SoleFacts: November 8th – November 14th

Fall is in full swing and so are the fourth-quarter releases.

In this installment of Sole Facts, we see the build-up to holiday launches as well as the ongoing delays of anticipated drops. Collaborations from Virgil Abloh, Sean Wotherspoon, and Pyer Moss headline the next seven days while anticipated SB Dunks and retro Jordans also find their way.

See what we’re talking about in the Sole Facts below.

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Gundam x Nike SB Dunk High

• 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 Gundam x Nike SB Dunk High is new for 2021.
• Celebrating 15 years of the Gundam Unicorn series, this premium pair plays off interchangeable Swoosh branding similar to that of Travis Scott Air Force 1s with a custom decal kit also adhering to DIY aesthetics.
• Look for Nike SB accounts in the US, Europe, and Asia to sell this pair for $110.

11/11

Nike Zoom Freak 3 “UNO”

• The Nike Zoom Freak 3 is the latest signature sneaker for reigning NBA champion Giannis Antetokounmpo. This low-top model features Zoom Air cushioning, backwards branding, and a midfoot strap – a first for this series.
• This “UNO” collection pays tribute to the classic card game, appearing in five thematic colorways that celebrate the 50 year anniversary of the pick-one up, put-one down pastime.
• A confirmed date evades the UNO x Nike collection, though some sites report it as this November. 

Air Jordan 13 Low “Singles Day”

• The Air Jordan 13 hails from the start of Jordan Brand and Michael Jordan’s last season in Chicago. The Tinker Hatfield creation first debuted in 1997 and was inspired by MJ’s black cat persona as represented by the panther paw inspiration on the sole.
• Famously, the original low-top version does away with the iconic hologram while keeping other prized properties. This “Singles Day” style celebrates the treat yourself holiday for those playing the field, carrying a revised quilted upper and glow-in-the-dark styling.
• These are set to retail for a premium price of $200, set to release on SNKRS.

11/12

OFF-WHITE x Air Jordan 2 Low

• Arriving during the 1986-87 NBA Season, the Air Jordan 2 was worn by Michael Jordan on court in high and low top fashion. The Bruce Kilgore design played with Italian leather, TPU support, and Air cushioning for a luxury approach to performance basketball.
• The Off-White x Air Jordan 2 Low sees Virgil Abloh referencing archival pairs from the 1980s as wearable art for the 2020s. Marbled midsoles, aged lining, and MJ autographs all play to vintage while signature Virgil details also appear.
• Starting at $250, the white pair is said to be released in the US, Europe, and Asia while the black pair is rumored to be a US exclusive.

Sean Wotherspoon x adidas Superturf Adventure

• Full of 1990s nostalgia and trail wearability, the Sean Wotherspoon x adidas Superturf Adventure is designed to explore the great outdoors. Grippy soles, tongue storage, and materials made for taking it outside cap off this collaboration.
• This colorway’s collaborator, Sean Wotherspoon, rose to fame in the last decade as the co-founder of vintage empire Round 2. His prominence in the sneaker world came first from dipping Supreme x Air Jordan 5s in red paint all the way to winning Nike’s On Air contest with his corduroy Air Max 1/97 collaboration.
• Look for these to launch exclusively on the adidas app for $160.

Pyer Moss x Reebok Experiment 4 “Emergency”

• Continuing to collaborate, the Pyer Moss x Reebok Experiment 4 sees the latest launch from the lens of Kerby Jean-Raymond. Defined by an aggressive stance and bold color blocking, this pair packs Hexalite referencing heel DNA likened to the Instapump Fury.
• Over the years, Pyer Moss x Reebok collaborations have been well regarded for their ability to balance runway fashion with brand archive. Previous pairings have played with DMX cushioning or ‘90s color blocking.
• Pairs will be released at Reebok and Pyer Moss for $250.

John Geiger 002 Low “Black Marble”

• Debuted in 2018, the John Geiger 002 is defined by its neoprene upper, toggle lacing, and angular EVA sole. In 2019, the model launched for the first time in low-top form with both cuts remaining in and out of rotation for the brand.
• Based in black neoprene with marbled accents, this appropriately named “Black Marble” makeup finds extra illumination in the form of neon contrast stitching and sidewall branding.
• This pair is slated to release online at John Geiger Co. for $320 a pair at 12 PM EST.

11/13

adidas Yeezy Knit Runner “Sulfur”

• Brought out from the mind of Kanye West, the adidas Yeezy Knit Runner sees Ye continue to play with proportion and material. This low top knit runner is exactly as it sounds, appearing in all knit sock styling with sneaker tread and indenting around the arch.
• For those keeping track at home, Kanye West first previewed the Yeezy Knit Runner in the fall of 2020 with the “Sulfur” style hitting retail for the first time in September 2021.
• The adidas Yeezy Knit Runner “Sulfur” is set to restock at Yeezy Supply for $200.

Air Jordan 12 “Royalty”

• The Air Jordan 12 debuted in the Fall of 1996. Worn by Michael Jordan while defending his fourth title and winning his fifth ring, the Tinker Hatfield design was a durable departure from the flashy Air Jordan 11 and sought design inspiration from high heels and Japan’s Rising Sun flag.
• Inspired by the original “Taxi” take, this “Royalty” rendition leans into the time-tested aesthetic by going even more grandiose on the gold hardware. Black laces and mudguard accenting offer the greatest difference, creating another “Taxi” spin-off in the same vein as the 2017 “Chinese New Year” release.
• Retailing for $190, look for these to launch at Jordan Brand accounts. 

11/14