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One of the Best Nikes of All Time Returns This Holiday Season

There's no intellectualizing it, the Nike Air Max 97 is just cool. Somehow the silhouette transcends trends, being duplicitously retro and modern.Designed by Christian Tresser, the Air Max 97 "Silver Bullet" was inspired by chrome mountain bikes, though sneaker folklore also points the designer's inspiration toward Japanese bullet trains. The shoe's layered wave-shaped overlays were informed by the shape a drop of water makes as it drips into a puddle. Just poetic.Last seen in 2017 for the model...

info@hypebae.com (HYPEBAE) Thu, 04 Aug 2022 HYPEBAE
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Joe Freshgoods and a Team Of All-Black Creatives Reimagine the New Balance 574

Back in March, New Balance announced a joint venture creative directed by Joe Freshgoods, a truly groundbreaking initiative with the designer at the helm, supported by an all-Black product team.Joining the collection's 2002R, 550 and Kawhi II silhouettes is a recently revealed 574 crafted to look better with wear. Off-white leather and mesh make up the shoe's base, accented by silver and black. Standout details include mismatch "Conversations" and "Amongst Us" heel embroidery and oxidized outsol...

info@hypebae.com (HYPEBAE) Thu, 04 Aug 2022 HYPEBAE
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Yoon Officially Announces AMBUSH x Nike Air Adjust Force Collab

Following multiple teasers and previews, AMBUSH's Yoon has officially announced her upcoming Nike Air Adjust Force collaboration.The basketball sneaker, originally launched in 1996, is set to arrive in two colorways, including a “White/Black” iteration and a “Black/Purple” version. As teased earlier, both kicks feature AMBUSH's branding on the rear while the Swoosh appears on the laterals and toe box.As shared by Yoon, the AMBUSH x Nike Air Adjust Force will be dropping on August 19, wit...

info@hypebae.com (HYPEBAE) Thu, 04 Aug 2022 HYPEBAE
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Baes With Kicks: Elaina Corbin

Meet Elaina Corbin, or @dopest.e as she's known in the Instagram sneaker community. As a collector with over ten years in the game, Elaina uses her platform to shed light on issues in the Native and Indigenous communities.For this installment of Baes With Kicks, we're chatting with Elaina on collab culture, size inequality and advice for women intimidated by sneaker collecting.Name: Elaina CorbinCity: I am a Cahuilla Native from Morongo Indian reservation currently residing in Los Angeles.Occupa...

info@hypebae.com (HYPEBAE) Wed, 03 Aug 2022 HYPEBAE