Collaborations https://footwearnews.com Shoe News and Fashion Trends Fri, 25 Oct 2024 19:34:14 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.5 https://footwearnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/cropped-FN-Favicon-2023-05-31.png?w=32 Collaborations https://footwearnews.com 32 32 178921128 Rihanna Reveals Her Childhood Inspired Her to Work With Puma: ‘It’s Like Coming Home’ https://footwearnews.com/fashion/collaborations/rihanna-says-childhood-inspired-puma-deal-1234725076/ https://footwearnews.com/fashion/collaborations/rihanna-says-childhood-inspired-puma-deal-1234725076/#respond Fri, 25 Oct 2024 19:34:12 +0000 https://footwearnews.com/?p=1234725076


If you want to get technical, this isn’t Rihanna’s first go-round with the Puma brand.

First partnering with the brand in 2014 as a brand ambassador and creative director, the entertainment mogul began releasing collections under the Fenty x Puma moniker in 2016. While she eventually departed in 2018 to become a major entrepreneur with her own brands, it was announced in March 2023 by the brand’s CEO Arne Freundt that the two were teaming up once again to revive their incredibly impressive successful partnership. 

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Rihanna at Fenty x Puma Avanti launch event.

The superstar gave an exclusive to Senior Editor Nikara Johns for the Footwear News September 2023 issue to discuss the vision for her then-upcoming soccer-inspired collection, which was a fresh take on the classic Puma Avanti. “Football is a universal language that brings people together from all over the world, all walks of life, and I wanted to pay homage to that,” she told Johns, with Bob Philion, president and CEO of Puma North America, adding: “She moves culture, sets trends and she certainly can move our business. Fenty is stronger now than it was when she was with us before.”

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Julian Shapiro-Barnum, Miles Alvin Kahan and Rihanna.

Now, a little over one year later, the two are back with another collection that channels her “soccer mom” era. For this latest release of the The Fenty x Puma Avanti sneakers, Rihanna hosted a press conference in Los Angeles to unveil her latest creation, choosing young influencers Jazlyn “Jazzy” Guerra, Bowie Layne Barcena, twins Alexis and Ava McClure, Jabria McCullum to serve as journalists. 

In a video captured of the interview, she revealed that it’s her childhood that inspired her to work with Puma (and that her favorite snack is french fries as well).

“Fenty x Puma is actually very connected to my home culture because soccer is a big deal in our culture in Barbados. I’ve always looked up to the Puma brand because I always wanted to own a pair of sneakers…it was one of the first sneakers I bought as a child,” she told one kid reporter.

“It’s like coming home,” she added. 

“I don’t think I have a favorite team,” she explained when asked by another young journo. “When my brother and I were younger, we used to love watching Ronaldinho—we thought Brazil was our team. For me, incorporating fashion and sport—you get to reimagine something that is traditional—something that you’ve seen done the same way. There’s so many ways you can reimagine and get creative, and that is the thing I challenge myself with when I am designing with Puma.”

The “ANTI” artist also added that “when you have fun, the experience becomes a memory,” and that “everyone should be able to rock whatever they want, whatever they want to…that’s the Rihanna way.”

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Fenty x Puma Avanti launch event.

The Fenty x Puma Avanti is now available to shop via Puma.com.



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South Korean Brand Thisisneverthat Readies a 2000s-Era New Balance Collab https://footwearnews.com/shoes/sneaker-news/thisisneverthat-new-balance-1000-m1000ti-1234724601/ Thu, 24 Oct 2024 18:44:34 +0000 https://footwearnews.com/?p=1234724601


South Korean brand Thisisneverthat will soon renew its partnership with New Balance through a new collaboration on the latter’s recently reissued 1000 model.

Images of a Thisisneverthat x New Balance 1000 collaboration were shared via Parisian retailer Starcow, perhaps prematurely as the product page has now been pulled. But the take down wasn’t enough to stop images from circulating, and now we have a clear glimpse at what’s coming next from the Seoul streetwear brand and the Boston-based athletic footwear imprint.

This duo will keep things simple for their next sneaker, relying on strong color blocking and subtle detailing to generate interest in Thisisneverthat’s vision of New Balance’s retrofuturistic sneaker.

Thisisneverthat x New Balance 1000 (lateral). Credit: Starcow

Clad in a metallic silver synthetic which is era-apropos for the model, the Thisisneverthat x New Balance 1000 is accented with red and uses a wide mesh material as its base. Two of the eyelets are colored red to match the alignment of the “N” logo and “thisisneverthat” branding is embroidered both tongues and the heel of the right shoe, but the design is otherwise rather reserved for a collaboration. 

Originally released in 1999, the New Balance 1000 has been seen in numerous colorways since its April revival courtesy of Joe Freshgoods. Following its reintroduction, the New Balance 1000 has also received collaborations from Aimé Leon Dore and Ronnie Fieg’s Kith

Thisisneverthat is a frequent New Balance collaborator. They partnered for the first time in 2019 for a “Physical Fitness Uniform” colorway of the 997 and have since worked on models including the 827, 2002R, 860v2, 1906R and 550

Release information for the Thisisneverthat x New Balance 1000 has not yet been confirmed by either party, but the pair is expected to hit retailers before the end of the year. 

Thisisneverthat x New Balance 1000 (pair). Credit: Starcow

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Converse Teams with Roy Wang, Expands Creator Network to China https://footwearnews.com/shoes/sneaker-news/roy-wang-converse-run-star-legacy-cx-creator-network-china-1234724364/ Thu, 24 Oct 2024 18:17:51 +0000 https://footwearnews.com/?p=1234724364


Converse is expanding its family of creators to China by forming a global partnership with Chinese singer and former pop group TFBoys member Roy Wang.

The sneaker brand said Wang’s “originality and uncompromising creativity” make him a natural fit for this collaboration, which helps underscore Converse’s commitment to “fostering creativity, individuality and self-expression.”

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Roy Wang is Converse’s latest collaborator

Wang, who has over 85 million followers on Weibo, will join Tyler, The Creator and Billie Eilish to highlight Converse’s long-standing connection to music and youth culture.

The brand said Wang has been wearing Converse on and off duty. He picks Chuck 70 for everyday life and the bolder Run Star Legacy CX, which has an elevated platform sole with a memorable design and height, on stage.

Wang’s appointment post on Weibo garnered around half a million likes, and over 600,000 shares within hours of publication.

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Roy Wang is Converse’s latest collaborator

Born in Chongqing in 2000, Wang first rose to fame in his teen years in 2013 as a member of Chinese idol group TFBoys, next to Karry Wang and Jackson Yee. Within a year of their debut, the trio became one of the most popular and successful artists in China, and were seen as a pop-culture sensation that gained widespread popularity throughout Asia.

Since his debut, Wang has leveraged his fame to support social causes, having established the Yuan Foundation to aid the elderly and children in 2017, and being named a UNICEF ambassador the following year. He has also participated in United Nations speaking engagements for three years in a row. 

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Roy Wang is Converse’s latest collaborator

Wang was acknowledged by Time magazine as one of the 30 Most Influential Teens of 2017 and entered the Forbes China 100 celebrities list in 2019.

In 2019, he released his debut solo album, “Yuan.” As China’s youngest touring singer, Wang embarked on his first solo tour last year and the tour will come to Macau in November.



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Several of 2025’s Most Anticipated Air Jordan Releases Have Been Postponed https://footwearnews.com/shoes/sneaker-news/air-jordan-2025-releases-delayed-1234724403/ Thu, 24 Oct 2024 15:22:34 +0000 https://footwearnews.com/?p=1234724403


Some of 2025’s most anticipated Air Jordan releases will reportedly be arriving later than originally expected.

According to @brandon1an on X, at least five upcoming ’25 Air Jordan launches have been delayed to later in the year. Pairs included in the push backs include the latest Union x Air Jordan 1, new colorways of the popular Nike SB x Air Jordan 4, men’s and women’s “Rare Air” Air Jordan 1s and the “Rare Air” Air Jordan 4

A specific reason for the postponement wasn’t confirmed, although it’s speculated that the recent delay of another sneaker, the “Black Toe Reimagined” Air Jordan 1, has resulted in the shuffling of other styles. The “Black Toe Reimagined” Air Jordan 1 was originally expected to launch in October and has already arrived at some retailers, but the pair now reportedly won’t see a formal release until February 1. 

The new release timeframes for the delayed pairs are as follows. The Union x Air Jordan 1 will move from a February ’25 launch to summer. Instead of being released in March, the Nike SB x Air Jordan 4s will also arrive during the summer. Both the men’s and women’s “Rare Air” Air Jordan 1s, which were slated to launch in February and January, respectively, will now be released in the summer. Lastly, the “Rare Air” Air Jordan 4 was originally expected to be released in February, and that pair has also been moved to a summer launch. 

While the delayed releases may throw the plans of some sneaker fans into disarray, the good news is that the shoes in question will still be available, only at a later date. Alternatively, it September it was announced that a number of Air Jordans expected to be released during holiday 2024 were canceled altogether.

Air Jordan 1 High OG ‘Rare Air’ 2025. Credit: @sharkicks1

Air Jordan 1 High OG ‘Rare Air’ women’s (aka ‘Cinnibar’) 2025. Credit: @sharkicks1



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This New Out of This World 3D-Printed Shoe Looks – and Feels – Like a Marshmallow https://footwearnews.com/shoes/mens-footwear/cro-releases-mars-mellow-3d-printed-shoe-zellerfeld-details-1234724119/ Wed, 23 Oct 2024 17:34:20 +0000 https://footwearnews.com/?p=1234724119


Zellerfeld is dropping its latest 3D-printed shoe creation, this time with German rapper and artist CRO.

Dubbed the “Mars Mellow,” the shoe style truly evokes the look and feel of a marshmallow. According to Zellerfeld, the new shoe design aims to evoke lightness, comfort and intrigue in a “wearable piece of art” that draws inspiration from the concept of being “trapped in paradise,” a core theme of CRO’s creative brand “TRIP.”

First presented in Tokyo, the space-age design of the shoe “playfully symbolizes” CRO’s ongoing journey of artistic reinvention and invites everyone to join him on this next, cosmic chapter, the company said.

“This shoe is a journey—a trip into the unknown, where fashion, music, and technology collide,” CRO said in a statement. “I wanted to design something that feels like it belongs on Mars—a shoe not just for Earth but for Martians. The Mars Mellow is futuristic and bold, like something you’d wear while exploring a new planet. It’s playful and otherworldly, but still grounded in my identity as an artist. It’s more than just a sneaker—it’s a space-age statement, made for those ready to leave Earth behind.”

CRO, one of Germany’s most influential rappers, is celebrated for his signature “Raop” sound (a fusion of rap and pop) and his iconic mask. Since his 2012 breakthrough with the album Raop, the 34-year-old musician has solidified his place in the music scene, reaching millions of streams and gaining fans worldwide. His genre-blending music, visionary fashion sense, and artistic endeavors make him the perfect collaboration partner for Zellerfeld.

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This release comes just months after Zellerfeld announced its plans for the future. In June, the Hamburg, Germany-based 3D-printed footwear tech company announced it has moved its platform out of beta and is now ready to fully launch what it’s calling the “YouTube of Shoes,” where nearly anyone can upload a design on Zellerfeld’s platform and get their shoes produced.

Through this new program Cornelius Schmitt, chief executive officer of Zellerfeld, emphasized that designers and brands are now able to rapidly bring new concepts to market, while consumers can access a diverse, ever-expanding range of footwear. The CEO noted that for the platform aims to “demolish traditional financial and logistical barriers” when creating footwear, allowing real-time experimentation and product refinement.

“Zellerfeld’s platform opens the door for creators to do what was once impossible—bring their wildest visions to life without the constraints of traditional manufacturing,” Schmitt added. “Collaborating with CRO on the Mars Mellow was more than just creating a shoe. It was the collision of German artistry and our revolutionary technology, creating something that pushes the very limits of design.”

The new CRO “Mars Mellow” shoe, which retails for $380, is now available to order at Zellerfeld.com.

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Virgil Abloh’s Off-White x Air Jordan 1 Could Actually Be Coming Back Next Year https://footwearnews.com/shoes/sneaker-news/virgil-abloh-off-white-air-jordan-1-2025-aa3834-100-1234723926/ Wed, 23 Oct 2024 15:24:07 +0000 https://footwearnews.com/?p=1234723926


Virgil Abloh’s most coveted Off-White x Nike collaboration is expected to make a comeback in 2025.

Rumors of a ‘25 Off-White x Air Jordan 1 release have swirled on the internet for weeks, and new details appear to corroborate the early leak. While it seems all but confirmed that an Off-White x Air Jordan 1 will be released next year, the specifics behind the collab’s return to retail remain inconclusive.

Reports indicate that an Off-White x Air Jordan 1 inspired by Abloh’s original sample of the model will arrive during holiday ‘25. The pair is expected to come in a “White/White” colorway reminiscent of the blank canvas used by the late designer while prototyping the collaboration. There’s also a possibility the upcoming style could match the European-exclusive colorway of the sneaker, which was released in 2018.   

An early sample version of the Off-White x Air Jordan 1. Credit: @frankcooker

On the heels of 2017’s “The Ten” Off-White x Air Jordan 1 — which remains one of the most coveted collaborations between Abloh and Nike — the brands revisited the design just a few months later with the launch of the all-white iteration in March 2018. The white pair was strictly exclusive to European retailers and never launched stateside, meaning a potential ‘25 release would be the first time the sneaker was available in the US. 

Although it lacks the “Chicago” flair of the “The Ten” colorway, the European-only Off-White x Air Jordan 1 is one of Abloh and Nike’s most desirable designs. Its regional scarcity has led to highly inflated resale prices, and StockX’s 12-month historical data shows that the “White/White” pair has actually been selling for slightly more than the original “The Ten” version over the last year.

Virgil Abloh speaks to press during his “Figures of Speech” exhibition in Doha, Qatar featuring unreleased Off-White x Nike sneakers. Credit: Getty

In ‘17, Abloh revealed that the “The Ten” Off-White x Air Jordan 1 was originally planned to be all-white. During the design process, Abloh saw someone wearing white Nike Dunks at the airport and changed his mind, deciding that the all-white versions of the models would potentially look too similar.

“I couldn’t tell if they were [Nike] Dunks or Jordans,” Abloh said. The lightbulb went off in my head: What makes the shoes iconic is the colorway. That’s when I was like, I almost made a mistake.”

Thus, the red, white and black “Chicago”-inspired pair ended up being the debut Off-White x Air Jordan 1, but the all-white theme was revisited shortly thereafter with the Europe release.

“People would have been like, ‘It’s cool, it’s just experimental. We’ve seen too many colorways of too many shoes; it’s not interesting,’” Abloh said of the sneaker’s original white-on-white look. “The shoe would have totally missed the mark.”

It remains to be seen exactly which Off-White x Air Jordan 1 will be released in ‘25, but for now, a “White/White” colorway with a style code of AA3834-100 is scheduled to arrive during the holiday season.



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Bergdorf Goodman and Christian Louboutin Come Together on a Collection Made With Trash https://footwearnews.com/shoes/womens-footwear/bergdorf-goodman-christian-louboutin-trash-shoes-bags-info-1234723629/ Tue, 22 Oct 2024 15:54:38 +0000 https://footwearnews.com/?p=1234723629 If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Footwear News may receive an affiliate commission.



Bergdorf Goodman and Christian Louboutin have come together on an exclusive collection.

Made for fans of both brands, the limited collection is part of Louboutin’s signature “Trash” collection and aims to pay tribute to iconic images, logos and objects of both the French luxury shoe company and the American retailer.

The collection includes a total of four shoe styles for women, one bag and one sneaker for men. A standout collector’s item of the range is the “Apostropha Trash” pumps in silk, calf leather, and kid suede. The style features a 3.15-inch stiletto heel, pointed toe and an array of threads, buttons and other small objects adhered to the upper.

Other styles include the “Cuba Libre Trash” sandals in PVC, metallic calf leather, and kid suede, which features a 4.33-inch wedge heel, round open toe and double strap vamp; the “Arte Povera Trash” mules in PVC and kid suede, which features a 2.25-inch kitten heel and square pointed toe; and the “Louis Junior” low-top sneakers in PVC, calf leather, and kid suede.

As for the bag, the collection features the “Bambi Trash” shoulder bag in NYC collage printed PVC and leather, while the men’s style is the “Louis Trash” high-top sneakers in leather and PVC with mixed media insert. The entire range retails between $1,295 and $2,995.

“The collection perfectly fuses Christian Louboutin’s uniquely playful and glamorous aesthetic with Bergdorf Goodman’s signature sense of humor,” Yumi Shin, chief merchandising officer at Bergdorf Goodman, told FN in an interview. “We’re particularly thrilled to be the only retailer to offer this collection because of the way it champions intentional upcycling, something we value deeply. With the customization offering, we’re bringing an immersive and fully one-of-a-kind experience to our customers.”

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The Christian Louboutin Bambi Trash NYC Collage Printed Shoulder Bag.

To celebrate this collection, two of Bergdorf Goodman’s Fifth Avenue windows will be transformed to make the occasion.

“The relationship between Bergdorf Goodman and Christian Louboutin goes back decades and represents a true partnership of ideas,” Shin added. “We’ve done remarkable things with the brand over the years but the one thing that continues to ring true is the customer’s admiration for the product. From the iconography to the quality, Christian Louboutin is a mainstay in the magic of Bergdorf Goodman.”

This collection comes just one month after Bergdorf Goodman sister company Neiman Marcus teamed up with Christian Louboutin for an exclusive collection of animal print shoes and bags for men and women. The duo’s “Animalia” collection spanned 19 pieces including seven women’s looks, six handbags, four men’s shoes, one men’s leather good and one men’s hat.

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Adidas Made the Perfect Samba Collaboration for Formal Events https://footwearnews.com/shoes/sneaker-news/atmos-adidas-samba-tuxedo-ih3364-1234723401/ Mon, 21 Oct 2024 19:22:16 +0000 https://footwearnews.com/?p=1234723401


At this point, there isn’t much ground the iconic Adidas Samba hasn’t covered. It’s been draped in lace and croc, turned into house slippers, given premium made-in-Italy upgrades and more. Now, the shoe’s getting a black-tie update courtesy of Japanese retailer Atmos.

Clad in black and silver, Atmos’ take on the 1950s indoor soccer shoe is about as formal as it gets. With minimal branding, the Atmos x Adidas Samba instead focuses on color and craftsmanship. Its shiny silver material is an Italian leather, while the black portions use patent leather for a thoroughly glossy look. Silver lace tips add contrast to the black shoelaces that come in the collaboration.

Atmos x Adidas Samba ‘Tuxedo’ (front). Credit: Atmos

The only outward-facing logo found on the shoe is the Samba’s standard Adidas tongue branding. Elsewhere, the Samba’s signature side foil stamp has been removed completely, giving the shoes an added touch of elegance. Inside, Atmos’ logo is juxtaposed with the Adidas Trefoil symbol along with “designed by Tokyo” text.

The Atmos x Adidas Samba “Tuxedo” is priced at 18,700 Japanese yen, which converts to roughly $124 as of publishing. In comparison, Adidas’ recently released made-in-Italy Samba was retailed at $350.

Atmos x Adidas Samba ‘Tuxedo’ (lateral). Credit: Atmos

While this is the official retail release of the Atmos x Adidas Samba “Tuxedo,” it’s not the first chance people have had to purchase the sneaker collab. It debuted at Adidas Con by Atmos in September, where pairs were sold in limited quantities.  

Atmos’ drawing for the “Tuxedo” Adidas Samba collaboration is open now through Oct. 25 via atmos-tokyo.com with winners announced on Oct. 26. The terms of Atmos’ raffle state that it only accepts orders from Japanese residents, but it’s possible that the sneakers will be released from global retailers soon.

Atmos x Adidas Samba ‘Tuxedo’ (pair lateral). Credit: Atmos

Atmos x Adidas Samba ‘Tuxedo’ (top). Credit: Atmos

Atmos x Adidas Samba ‘Tuxedo’ (pair). Credit: Atmos

Atmos x Adidas Samba ‘Tuxedo’ (pair). Credit: Atmos

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A Ma Maniére’s Luxurious Nike Air Max 95 Collaboration Comes Out This Month https://footwearnews.com/shoes/sneaker-news/a-ma-maniere-nike-air-max-95-while-you-were-sleeping-release-date-fz8743-200-1234721887/ Wed, 16 Oct 2024 19:11:36 +0000 https://footwearnews.com/?p=1234721887 If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Footwear News may receive an affiliate commission.



The fourth installment of A Ma Maniére’s ongoing “While You Were Sleeping” collaborations with Nike, Jordan Brand and Converse was officially announced today.

Following the launches of the six-sneaker collection’s Air Jordan 3, Air Jordan 4 and Air Jordan 39 collaborations, the releases will transition to the Nike side of the group beginning with the upcoming Air Max 95. Like the Air Jordan 4, the Air Max 95 will be accompanied by apparel, this time in the form of a A Ma Maniére x Nike varsity jacket.

Detailed images of the A Ma Maniére x Nike Air Max 95 “While You Were Sleeping” reveal the sneaker’s premium materials in all their glory. Using a mix of “Dark Violet Ore/Burgundy Ash,” the earth tone look combines tumbled leather, smooth leather, nubuck and perforated nubuck for a luxe spin on the usually sporty retro sneaker. There’s none of the mesh or synthetic suede the Air Max 95 is known for — even the shoe’s signature lace-loop eyelets have been swapped for a more traditional lacing system. 

A Ma Maniére x Nike Air Max 95 ‘While You Were Sleeping’ (on model). Credit: A Ma Maniére

A Ma Maniére branding is peppered throughout the Air Max 95, notably on the tongue and with a large “A” on the heel, but there are also more subtle references to The Whitaker Group-owned brand. “A Ma Maniére” is embroidered at the toe, while its repeating “A” monogram pattern can be seen on the outsole’s transparent window. Additionally, it appears that the pattern has been woven into the backside of the tongue. The sneakers will come with alternate lace options and housed in special packaging.

Meanwhile, the A Ma Maniére x Nike varsity jacket features a black body with white leather sleeves, co-branding throughout and “While You Were Sleeping” script on the right chest. The jacket is priced at $600.

The A Ma Maniére x Nike Air Max 95 “While You Were Sleeping” will be released Oct. 25 at 11 a.m. ET from a-ma-maniere.com for a retail price of $190. It will also be available from A Ma Maniére, Social Status and APB physical locations with draws taking place Oct. 24 from 1 pm to 6 pm local time. 

A Ma Maniére x Nike Air Max 95 ‘While You Were Sleeping’ (lookbook group). Credit: A Ma Maniére

A Ma Maniére x Nike Air Max 95 ‘While You Were Sleeping’ (lookbook). Credit: A Ma Maniére

A Ma Maniére x Nike Air Max 95 ‘While You Were Sleeping’ (pair). Credit: A Ma Maniére

A Ma Maniére x Nike Air Max 95 ‘While You Were Sleeping’ (lateral). Credit: A Ma Maniére

A Ma Maniére x Nike Air Max 95 ‘While You Were Sleeping’ (front). Credit: A Ma Maniére

A Ma Maniére x Nike Air Max 95 ‘While You Were Sleeping’ (heel). Credit: A Ma Maniére

A Ma Maniére x Nike Air Max 95 ‘While You Were Sleeping’ (sole). Credit: A Ma Maniére

A Ma Maniére x Nike Air Max 95 ‘While You Were Sleeping’ (tongue detail). Credit: A Ma Maniére

A Ma Maniére x Nike Air Max 95 ‘While You Were Sleeping’ (heel detail). Credit: A Ma Maniére

A Ma Maniére x Nike Air Max 95 ‘While You Were Sleeping’ (toe detail). Credit: A Ma Maniére

A Ma Maniére x Nike Air Max 95 ‘While You Were Sleeping’ (sole detail). Credit: A Ma Maniére

A Ma Maniére x Nike Air Max 95 ‘While You Were Sleeping’ (shoelaces). Credit: A Ma Maniére

A Ma Maniére x Nike Air Max 95 ‘While You Were Sleeping’ (packaging). Credit: A Ma Maniére

A Ma Maniére x Nike ‘While You Were Sleeping’ varsity jacket (front). Credit: A Ma Maniére

A Ma Maniére x Nike ‘While You Were Sleeping’ varsity jacket (back). Credit: A Ma Maniére

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Nike’s ‘Wu-Tang’ Dunk Is Finally Being Released to the Public https://footwearnews.com/shoes/sneaker-news/nike-dunk-high-wu-tang-2024-hj4320-001-release-date-1203660333/ Wed, 16 Oct 2024 18:19:32 +0000 https://footwearnews.com/?p=1203660333 If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Footwear News may receive an affiliate commission.



Update: Oct. 16, 2024 at 2:15 p.m. ET

After Nike shock dropped a limited amount of the “Wu-Tang” Dunk Highs in September, the once-mythical sneaker will finally receive a wider public release for the first time ever this fall.

Following September’s shock drop, the Nike Dunk High “Wu-Tang” will be officially released on Saturday, Nov. 9 for a retail price of $150. The “Black/Pollen/White” sneakers feature an all-leather upper and are designated as a Premium release, making their materials and overall build a bit higher quality than that of a standard Dunk.

The shoes feature Wu-Tang’s “W” logo embroidered in black at the heel and appearing in yellow on the woven tongue label, the latter of which replaces the shoe’s usual “Nike Air” branding. 

Nike Dunk High ‘Wu-Tang’ (pair). Credit: Nike

Aside from the branding tweaks, the colorway itself is a near one-to-one match of the classic “Iowa” Dunk High from Nike’s original “Be True to Your School” series. According to Nike employees who worked on the original 1999 “Wu-Tang” sneaker, the design was conceptualized to create buzz around the Dunk model. It’s safe to say the gamble paid off, as the Dunk and its SB relative eventually became one of the most important Nike shoes of the 2000s.

In 2018, Wu-Tang Clan member Method Man appeared on consignment store Flight Club’s social media and asked Nike to bring back the sneakers in honor of the 25th anniversary of the group’s debut album, Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers). “I think the fans should holler at Nike and let them know how much we need this shoe back,” Method Man said.  

Six years later, Nike is delivering with the first-ever wide release of the “Wu-Tang” Dunk High. Readers can sign up for release notifications via Wu-Tang Clan’s official website here.

Nike Dunk High ‘Wu-Tang’ (lateral). Credit: Nike

Nike Dunk High ‘Wu-Tang’ (medial). Credit: Nike

Nike Dunk High ‘Wu-Tang’ (top). Credit: Nike

Nike Dunk High ‘Wu-Tang’ (heel). Credit: Nike

Nike Dunk High ‘Wu-Tang’ (sole). Credit: Nike

Nike Dunk High ‘Wu-Tang’ (detail). Credit: Nike

Nike Dunk High ‘Wu-Tang’ (heel detail). Credit: Nike

Update: Sept. 28, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. ET

It’s the sort of sneaker release that didn’t feel real until it actually happened, but at midnight Saturday, Nike released a shock drop of the mythical “Wu-Tang” Dunk High on the brand’s SNKRS app. 

Whispers of a Nike Dunk High “Wu-Tang” shock drop had been circulating on social media Friday but didn’t materialize during the day, leaving many fans to assume the surprise release wouldn’t take place. Then, at midnight, the “Black/Pollen/White” colorway appeared on Nike’s SNKRS app in highly limited quantities. Unsurprisingly, the pair was quick to sell out, and as of Saturday afternoon is reselling for as much as $898 according to StockX sales data. On resale platform GOAT, a size 15 in the sneaker is listed for $1,046.

The public release of the “Wu-Tang” Dunk Highs is one of the first once-mythical sneaker releases Nike has in the works. Dubbed “opening the vault” by some fans, other extremely coveted shoes that are set to hit stores include the Undefeated x Air Jordan 4. Nike’s legendary PlayStation x Air Force 1 is also rumored to be rereleased in 2025. 

Nike’s shock drops are often highly anticipated by sneaker fans and typically don’t follow caveats aside from arriving earlier than official release dates. The brand will often use the feature to create buzz around upcoming Air Jordan Retro releases. 

For patient fans who are hesitant to spend premium prices on the sold-out sneakers, there will still be more chances to pick up the sneakers, which were once exclusive to the Wu-Tang Clan’s friends and family. Retailers including Atmos have the “Wu-Tang” Dunk Highs on the release schedule for this fall, and other stores have also confirmed the launch. Whether or not the shoe will receive a secondary SNKRS launch has not yet been determined.

Update: Aug. 25, 2024 at 1:30 p.m. ET

After Nike’s not-so-subtle social media teaser in June, the brand’s mythical Dunk High “Wu-Tang” sneaker is now confirmed to return.

Ahead of a formal announcement from the Beaverton, Ore.-based brand, product images have surfaced courtesy of Japanese retailer Atmos. The shots reveal that the Nike Dunk High “Wu-Tang” will return in all its original two-tone glory.

The black-and-yellow (or “Pollen” as they’re officially named) shoes are constructed with leather uppers and include the legendary hip-hop group’s logo on both the woven tongue tag and embroidered heel hit. Based on these images, the updated 2024 pair looks as close as one will get to the original 1999 promotional iteration without shelling out five figures.

The ’99 pair was created in part by former Nike employee Drew Greer, who said that only 100 pairs of that early version were created. This time around, the sneaker is expected to have far wider availability, although it still may not be easily attainable due to high demand.

Readers can expect the Wu-Tang Clan to appear in promotional campaigns for the sneaker, which will be treated as an official collaboration. The ’24 Wu-Tang Clan x Nike Dunk High has a SKU of HJ4320-001 and will retail for $150 with a release date set for sometime in September. For now, find a detailed look at the ’24 version below.

Nike Dunk High ‘Wu-Tang’ 2024 (Pair). Credit: Atmos

Nike Dunk High ‘Wu-Tang’ 2024 (Lateral). Credit: Atmos

Nike Dunk High ‘Wu-Tang’ 2024 (Medial). Credit: Atmos

Nike Dunk High ‘Wu-Tang’ 2024 (Top). Credit: Atmos

Nike Dunk High ‘Wu-Tang’ 2024 (Heel). Credit: Atmos

Nike Dunk High ‘Wu-Tang’ 2024 (Tongue Detail). Credit: Atmos

Nike Dunk High ‘Wu-Tang’ 2024 (Heel Detail). Credit: Atmos

What We Originally Reported on June 20, 2024

One of Nike’s most fabled sneakers could soon be returning, if a recent post from the brand’s official Instagram account is any indication.

Nike Sportswear teased today a rerelease of the “Wu-Tang” Nike Dunk High. Originally produced in 1999 as an exclusive for friends and family of the Wu-Tang Clan, the style has gone on to attain legendary status among sneaker collectors and hip-hop enthusiasts.

Specific details surrounding the original ’99 version are somewhat hazy; sneaker culture had yet to become a mainstream phenomenon, and the internet wasn’t equipped to document the latest drops. Some accounts of the ’99 iteration point to as few as 36 total pairs being produced — a nod to Wu-Tang Clan’s debut album, Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers). However, former Nike employee Drew Greer, who worked on the sneaker, in 2021 said that 100 pairs were actually made.

The sneaker itself is a redesign of an original Nike Dunk High from 1985. Part of the line’s original “Be True to Your School Series,” the black-and-yellow Dunk High colorway was created for the University of Iowa. Traditionally constructed from leather, the shoe is also nicknamed “Goldenrod” and has received various reworkings since its original ’85 release. Wu-Tang Clan’s rare version of the shoe features the group’s logo on the tongues and it’s also embroidered on the heel.

Due to its extremely limited nature, the original “Wu-Tang” Nike Dunk High rarely pops up on the aftermarket. A size 7.5 pair is currently available from Sotheby’s for $27,500.

The Nike Dunk High “Wu-Tang” has never been released to the public, but today’s Instagram post seems to hint at a forthcoming drop. Nike typically does not announce large collaboration projects such as this on Instagram, but the brand has recently been experimenting with ways to get ahead of leaked information with features like SNKRS Showcase

According to leaker @zsneakerheadz, the Nike Dunk High “Wu-Tang” will finally be released during fall 2024. Retail pricing for the “Black/Pollen/White” colorway has not been confirmed.

Nike Dunk High ‘Wu-Tang’ (1999) (Lateral). Credit: Sotheby’s

Nike Dunk High ‘Wu-Tang’ (1999) (Medial). Credit: Sotheby’s

Nike Dunk High ‘Wu-Tang’ (1999) (Pair). Credit: Sotheby’s

Nike Dunk High ‘Wu-Tang’ (1999) (Pair Detail). Credit: Sotheby’s

Nike Dunk High ‘Wu-Tang’ (1999) (Front). Credit: Sotheby’s

Nike Dunk High ‘Wu-Tang’ (1999) (Heel). Credit: Sotheby’s

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