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Jordan Ellis

Jordan Ellis

Staff Writer

Jordan writes about streetwear culture, adidas collaborations, and emerging sneaker trends. He breaks down upcoming releases and finds under-the-radar deals that most shoppers miss.

Articles by Jordan Ellis

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March 29, 2026

Puma Hali 1 player exclusive colorway inspired by High School Musical's Troy Bolton character
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Puma Hali 1 Surfaces in Troy Bolton-Inspired PE

Puma has introduced a player exclusive Hali 1 colorway that draws creative inspiration from Troy Bolton's iconic High School Musical aesthetic. The PE represents a notable cultural moment where basketball footwear intersects with mainstream entertainment nostalgia.

July 26, 2026

Nike KD 19 'Butter Candy' in solar flare golden-yellow, showing the full lateral silhouette with molded side panels and exaggerated heel platform
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Nike KD 19 'Butter Candy' Releases July 29

The Nike KD 19 arrives in 'Butter Candy,' a restrained golden-yellow offering that strips away distraction to emphasize the silhouette's sculptural form. Releasing July 29, 2026, the monochromatic approach reveals the KD 19's design language—from its sweeping side panels to exaggerated heel platform—in a single warm tone.

July 26, 2026

Nike Air Liquid Max Sequoia in deep green, black, and olive colorway with sculpted TPU upper detail
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Nike Air Liquid Max Sequoia Surfaces in Fall 2026

Nike's Air Liquid Max returns in a tonal earth-tone palette for fall 2026, trading the model's signature nanoprint texture for a new sculpted TPU line pattern across the upper. The Sequoia colorway layers deep green, black, and medium olive across the silhouette at a $210 USD retail price.

July 26, 2026

Nike Shox TL SE in Flat Pewter and black with full-grain leather upper and signature column cushioning technology
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Nike Shox TL SE Arrives in Flat Pewter/Black

Nike is reimagining the Shox TL through a premium lens with the release of a special edition build that preserves the silhouette's iconic 2003 DNA while introducing elevated materials and refined construction. The Flat Pewter/Black colorway pairs full-grain leather with the platform's signature column cushioning technology.

July 26, 2026

Nike KD 6 'Meteorology' in Black, Medium Olive, and Red colorway, showing checkered weather-map inspired detailing on the upper
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Nike KD 6 'Meteorology' Returns August 2026

Nike is resurrecting the KD 6 'Meteorology'—a concept rooted in Kevin Durant's early fascination with weather forecasting. The retro returns August 8, 2026, reconstructing the original 2013 palette with Black, Medium Olive, and contrasting red tones, complete with weather-map inspired detailing.

July 26, 2026

Nike Book 2 Tiger Stripe featuring camouflage patterning on the upper
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Nike Book 2 Tiger Stripe Releases This Month

Nike is preparing a tiger-stripe iteration of the Book 2 for retail release before the end of the month. The camo-infused colorway arrives as the MLB season enters its second half, positioning the silhouette as a mid-summer performance option.

July 25, 2026

Nike Air Force 1 in Laser colorway, low-cut silhouette with neon accent details
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Nike Air Force 1 Surfaces in Laser Colorway

Nike has introduced a fresh iteration of the Air Force 1 in a Laser-themed colorway, marking another chapter in the silhouette's ongoing global expansion. The release signals the brand's continued investment in regional storytelling through color and cultural narrative.

July 25, 2026

Ja Morant x Nike Air Force 1 Low 'Pure' in White, Cobalt, and Metallic Silver colorway
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Ja Morant x Nike Air Force 1 Low Releases July 2026

Nike and Ja Morant are collaborating on a reimagined Air Force 1 Low arriving July 21, 2026. The 'Pure' edition arrives in a clean White, Cobalt, and Metallic Silver palette, priced at $150 across SNKRS and partner retailers.

July 25, 2026

Cocona Hiraki x Vans Old Skool in black-and-white with corduroy details and embroidery
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Cocona Hiraki x Vans Old Skool Releases July 17

Cocona Hiraki expands her Old Skool partnership with Vans through a second iteration, arriving July 17 in a nocturnal black-and-white colorway. The Olympic medalist's design philosophy remains rooted in restraint—preserving the silhouette's DNA while experimenting within its margins through textural details and personalized embellishments.

July 25, 2026

New Balance SuperComp Elite v6 performance marathon running shoe in lightweight FANTOMFIT mesh construction
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New Balance SuperComp Elite v6 Releases July 27

New Balance is advancing its performance running agenda with the SuperComp Elite v6, a marathon-focused trainer arriving July 27 across four colorways. At 190 grams, the v6 continues the lineage's shift toward minimalist weight without sacrificing the responsive cushioning and propulsion systems that define the series.

July 25, 2026

Nike GT Cut 4 SE in Summit White colorway featuring white synthetic upper, black interior, brushed metallic silver heel, and semi-translucent outsole
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Nike GT Cut 4 SE Drops Summit White Colorway Fall 2026

Nike is preparing a accessible counterpoint to its premium White Label GT Cut 4 with the arrival of the GT Cut 4 SE in Summit White this fall. The new colorway delivers a clean aesthetic built on a white synthetic upper, brushed metallic silver heel detailing, and semi-translucent outsoles, priced at $210.

July 25, 2026

Nike LeBron 23 Hardwood Classic in bright orange and royal blue, inspired by Cleveland Cavaliers throwback uniforms from the late 1980s and early 1990s
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Nike LeBron 23 Hardwood Classic Releases August 7

The Nike LeBron 23 "Hardwood Classic" brings a celebrated Cavaliers-era colorway to retail this August, marking a symbolic return to Cleveland even as LeBron James departs for Philadelphia. The design revives a legacy concept that defined his tenure with the franchise, pairing bright orange and royal blue in homage to the team's storied throwback uniforms.

July 25, 2026

adidas Billie Jean King Pro Model retro tennis sneaker returning after 50 years
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adidas Billie Jean King Pro Model Returns After 50 Years

More than half a century after its original debut, adidas is resurrecting the Billie Jean King Pro Model—a signature silhouette tied to one of tennis's most transformative figures. The retro revival marks a significant moment for the brand, reconnecting with a piece of athletic heritage that predates the modern sneaker era.

July 24, 2026

Nike Vapor X Posite Eggplant in royal purple with black accents and translucent sole plate
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Nike Vapor X Posite Surfaces in Eggplant for 2026

Nike is expanding the Vapor X Posite lineup with an Eggplant edition slated for late summer 2026. The court-oriented reinterpretation of the iconic Foamposite mold arrives in royal purple, continuing a trio of colorway drops that includes Copper and Metallic Orange variants.

July 24, 2026

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Nike Pegasus Plus 2 Surfaces in Two Women's Colorways

Nike is preparing a substantial overhaul of the Pegasus Plus line with the arrival of the second iteration. Official imagery reveals a restructured upper, upgraded cushioning system featuring ZoomX technology, and exposed Air Zoom units in the forefoot, marking a deliberate departure from its predecessor.

July 24, 2026

HUF x Marvel Spider-Man capsule collection featuring graphic hoodies, work jackets, and three-finish skate decks with comic-inspired artwork
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HUF x Marvel Spider-Man Capsule Releases Now

HUF returns to the Marvel universe with a nostalgic Spider-Man collaborative capsule rooted in '90s comic aesthetics. The collection spans apparel, accessories, and skate hardware, with pricing from $16 to $140 USD, now available through HUF's webstore.

July 24, 2026

Air Jordan 11 Cleat PE in Varsity Maize colorway designed for Michigan Wolverines football program
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Jordan Brand Unveils Air Jordan 11 Cleat PE in Michigan Maize

Jordan Brand has developed a football cleat iteration of the Air Jordan 11 designed specifically for the University of Michigan Wolverines program. The shoe arrives in a Varsity Maize colorway that channels the university's iconic athletic palette.

July 24, 2026

Nike Doernbecher Freestyle 2026 collection featuring Air Max 1/97 and AF-1 Mid silhouettes
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Nike Doernbecher Freestyle 2026 Unveiled

Nike has announced the 2026 Doernbecher Freestyle collection, the annual charitable initiative pairing the Oregon-based children's hospital with the brand's design team. The lineup spans multiple silhouettes including the Air Max 1/97 hybrid and AF-1 Mid, each conceived by hospital staff and patients.

July 24, 2026

Air Jordan 1 Low Golf Spike in Dark Team Red showing burgundy overlays, khaki outsole, and strategic spike placement
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Air Jordan 1 Low Golf Spike Arrives in Dark Team Red

Jordan Brand is expanding its golf-focused footwear lineup with a fresh colorway of the Air Jordan 1 Low Golf Spike in Dark Team Red. The model marries the familiar silhouette of the Air Jordan 1 Low OG with purpose-built golf hardware and a refined color palette suited to the course.

July 24, 2026