Basketball is back, Halloween is here and fall is in full effect.
Accordingly, this week’s Sole Facts is full of flavor from costume party SB Dunks to earth-toned Yeezys. In addition, we see a set of “NYC” themed Air Force 1 Mids, a new take on the Air Jordan 3, and the first all-red sneaker release from Kanye since the Yeezus rollout.
So, what’s hitting in the next seven days, and what’s worth checking for? Find out in the drop dates and details below.
10/25
10/26
Nike SB Dunk High “Strawberry Cough”
- Touching down during the 1985-86 NCAA basketball season, the Nike Dunk has since seen its wings spread to lifestyle and skateboarding takes. Officially crossing over to skateboarding in 2002, this “Strawberry Cough” Nike SB Dunk High is new for 2021.
- Leaning towards lozenges in theme, this “Strawberry Cough” colorway features an embroidered heel hit as a comical nod to the candy meets medicine.
- Contact your local US, Europe, or Asia SB account for availability on this pair.
10/27
10/28
Nike Air Force 1 Mid Jewel “NYC” Pack
- First released in 1982, Bruce Kilgore’s Nike Air Force 1 served as a high cut hoops shoe that would outfit top talent in the NBA, NCAA, and the streets. In 1994, the shoe would be released in mid-top form for casual wear, proving polarizing to purists but catching fire in the decade that followed.
- Sporting jewel Swoosh branding, the “Cool Grey” Mid makeup mirrors a 1998 release of the same sentiment and city strapping. The now-famous shade/scheme came to life in many ways on this Air Force 1 Mid, predating the famous Air Jordan 11 of the same style by three years. It is joined by a Yankees-channelling White/Navy-Gum get-up that is of the same late ‘90s spirit.
- Returning from the archives, this retro release will launch at accounts in the US and Asia for $95.
Nike Air Max 90 Terrascape
- Debuted in 1990, the Nike Air Max 90 – aka the Air Max III – was designed by the highly touted Tinker Hatfield. The performance running shoe was an advancement to that of the Air Max 1, carrying a stronger look by way of TPU support, a sloped stance, and a larger Air unit.
- New for 2021, the Nike Air Max 90 Terrascape shows similarities to the Off-White x Nike Air Max 90 debuted in “The Ten” thanks to oversized branding, translucent midsole tooling, and ripstop styling.
- Much more accessible than the limited launches from Virgil Abloh, the Air Max 90 Terrascape will retail for $150.
Nike SB Dunk Low “Mummy”
- Touching down during the 1985-86 NCAA basketball season, the Nike Dunk has since seen its wings spread to lifestyle and skateboarding takes. Officially crossing over to skateboarding in 2002, this “Mummy” Nike SB Dunk Low is new for 2021.
- Distinguished by a costume colorway made memorable through a tearaway upper and glow-in-the-dark details, the “Mummy” SB Dunk is an extension of the Halloween-inspired drops and perhaps the most popular.
- The “Mummy” SB Dunks are set to drop on SNKRS and at SB accounts in the US, Europe, and Asia.
Air Jordan 1 High Zoom CMFT “Gold Laser”
- The Air Jordan 1 debuted on the feet of Michael Jordan during his 1984-85 rookie campaign. Designed by Peter Moore, the concept of selling MJ as a signature athlete brought to Nike by Sonny Vaccaro completely changed the sportswear industry and laid the foundation for what we now know as Jordan Brand.
- In 2019, the Jordan 1 High Zoom debuted by way of a reflective “Fearless” take. In 2020, an evolved iteration known as the Jordan 1 High Zoom CMFT followed suit. This Zoom CMFT style features Zoom Air cushioning, cut-out Swoosh branding, and deconstructed styling around the ankle collar.
- Adorned with gold overlays, iced out bottoms and royal blue branding, look for this pair to release for $190 worldwide at select Jordan Brand accounts.
10/29
ASAP Nast x Reebok Zig Kinetica II Edge
- Made from at least 30% recycled material, the Reebok Zig Kinetica II Edge is an outdoor-engineered sneaker backed by a Vibram outsole and Floatride Fuel midsole. Traction and trail inspiration are at a premium, seen by the textile upper and toggle lacing.
- This limited colorway was crafted in conjunction with rapper and fashion personality A$AP Nast. Previously, Nast has collaborated with Converse on the One Star, Jack Purcell Mid, and Chuck Taylor, also working with Reebok on the Classic Leather Legacy.
- Right now, this A$AP Nast x Reebok drop is said to be limited to Europe, starting at $160 a pair.
adidas Yeezy Foam RNNR “Vermilion”
- First released in 2020, the adidas Yeezy Foam Runner introduced Kanye West’s interpretation of the foam injected styling made famous by Crocs. Using similar design language to that of the ovular 700 series, this sculpted style proved popular and polarizing from the start, launching for a low price point but also in very limited quantities.
- A new “Vermilion” style returns red to the Yeezy franchise in all-over form for the first time since the infamous “Red October” Nike Air Yeezy 2 from 2014.
- Releasing for $80 this new style will launch in the US, Europe, and Asia.
Air Jordan 1 Mid “SiEMPRE Familia”
- First seen on the feet of Michael Jordan in 1984 and released at retail in 1985, the Air Jordan 1 High designed by Peter Moore was the first signature shoe for the Chicago Bulls legend. In the time since its arrival, the Air Jordan 1 has paved the way for modern marketing in regard to performance footwear.
- Celebrating family through Day of the Dead detailing, the Air Jordan 1 Mid “SiEMPRE Familia” finds the polarizing mid-top take packing a punch through spirited styling. Thematic branding, teeth on the toe-box, and glossy feline spotting across the paneling all appear on this celebratory colorway.
- Denoted by thematic insoles and launching in special edition packaging, pairs are set to release for $125 a pop at US Jordan Brand accounts.
Air Jordan 1 Low “Teddy Bear”
- Peter Moore’s transcendent Air Jordan 1 originally launched in high-top, low-top and canvas KO form. While reports vary as to whether the Air Jordan 1 Low debuted at retail in 1985 or 1986, the shoe has remained in and out of Jordan Brand’s rotation of releases since the early 2000s.
- An homage to the Nike SB Dunk “Three Bears” Pack from 2006, a new “Teddy Bear” Air Jordan 1 Low employs fuzzy laces, tongue detailing, and underlays for a warm and fuzzy feel. Gum bottoms and mismatched branding close out this colorway in youthful fashion.
- Allocated to US Jordan Brand accounts, retail is set for $85.
10/30
Air Jordan 3 “Pine Green”
- Released at retail in 1988, the Air Jordan 3 stands as perhaps the most important model in the ever-iconic Air Jordan lineage. Designed by Tinker Hatfield, the shoe is said to have kept MJ at Nike after rumors that he was going to leave the brand.
- New for 2021, the Air Jordan 3 “Pine Green” plays off of OG Black/Cement ethos, flipping the midsole, collar, and eyelet accents to a forest hue while switching to nubuck on the base.
- Starting at $190 in adult sizes, expect this pair to release at JB accounts around the world in full-family sizing.
adidas Yeezy 500 “Clay Brown”
- Famous for finding itself as the first adidas Yeezy without Boost, the adidas Yeezy 500 features adiPrene+ cushioning and lifts the Feet You Wear sole seen on Kobe Bryant’s 1999 signature shoe, the adidas KB8 III.
- This “Clay Brown” colorway is new for the adidas Yeezy 500, following the tonal formula introduced on “Blush” and “Utility Black” releases. An all-brown aesthetic finds depth through various materials on the multi-paneled upper.
- Look for these to launch at Yeezy accounts across America and Europe for $200.
