Under Armour are thrilled to reveal details of the limited-edition Patty Mills x UA Flow FUTR X3 basketball sneaker, the first product collaboration between Under Armour and four-time Olympian and NBA Champion Patty Mills.
The Patty Mills x UA Flow FUTR X3 basketball design acknowledges and celebrates generations of history and traditional knowledge of the natural world. Passed on by his family and Meriam Elders from Mer in the eastern Torres Strait of Australia, this design draws inspiration from Patty’s connection to the sea and relationship to his family’s totem, the Murray Island green turtle.
The resilience of the Murray Island green turtle has a significant meaning; migrating long distances between feeding grounds and the places where they hatched, this creature has inspired Patty’s family and his community for many generations.
“I put a lot of heart and soul into designing these. My totem has become a symbol of protection and strength to help me navigate through my basketball journey.” – Patty Mills
The Under Armour FUTR X basketball shoe range has been a long-time staple for Patty on the court, and the design intentionally incorporates gold detailing, signifying the gold standard he holds himself to.
Under Armour are truly proud of the end result, combining sport and culture through this special collaboration.
The Patty Mills x UA Flow FUTR X3 will be available at Under Armour Brand Houses, underarmour.com.au, rebel and Foot Locker stores nationally on Tuesday 19th September for $180.00 AUD. Make sure you sign up to our newsletter, so you can stay up to date! For more Under Armour features, click HERE.
ASICS SportStyle announces the launch of the GEL-KAYANO™ LEGACY sneaker. This sneaker design celebrates the 30th anniversary of the GEL-KAYANO™ series and the technology advancements that propelled the series into what it is today.
Toshikazu Kayano started designing footwear at ASICS in the late 1980s before creating the GEL-KAYANO™ series in 1993. Since its inception, this trainer has been steeped in technologies that mirror a stag beetle’s armour-like characteristics. This philosophy continues to be a definitive trait that’s still prevalent for the stability running shoe 30 years later. Kayano-would go on to create the first 13 silhouettes within the series before passing the torch in 2008.
Toshikazu Kayano stated, “When I first started designing the GEL-KAYANO™ series for running, I never would’ve imagined that there would be 30 different models across a 30-year timeframe—let alone reach the sneaker space. It’s exciting how shoe designs that were originally intended for performance have developed a cross-over into various lifestyle realms.
The ASICS SportStyle design team revisited the series’ 30-year legacy and pulled inspiration from the milestones that evolved the shoe into one of the most storied stability trainers. This project began with the GEL-KAYANO™ 14 as the foundation and took key design influences from eight other iterations within the GEL-KAYANO™ series, including: the GEL-KAYANO™ TRAINER, GEL-KAYANO™ 5, GEL-KAYANO™ 6, GEL-KAYANO™ 10, GEL-KAYANO™ 12, GEL-KAYANO™ 18, and GEL-KAYANO™ 20 sneaker.
Each colourway in the collection draws influence from the core colours that have appeared throughout the GEL-KAYANO™ series since its inception. The first colourway features a primarily white base that’s offset with blue, red, and black undertones. Its asymmetric colouring helps to highlight the mashup effect and tech features that are conveyed through the different GEL-KAYANO™ components. The other colourway pays homage to the series’ frequent use of silver during the mid and late 2000s.
The ASICS GEL-KAYANO™ LEGACY sneaker are now available in White/Black and Pure Silver on ASICS SportStyle online and in select stores for $260 AUD. For more information, visit https://www.asics.com/au/en-au/. To stay up to date, make sure you sign up to our newsletter. For other ASICS features, click here.
ASICS today announces the launch of the ACTIBREEZE™ Hybrid Sandal, developed to offer excellent comfort and relaxation before and after your run.
The design of the ACTIBREEZE™ Hybrid Sandal has been revamped from its predecessor to offer even better preparation from one performance to the next. It now features a 3D printed footbed, parametrically designed in an extra-thick lattice structure to provide advanced breathability and zoned comfort.
To further improve the support of the sandal, the upper features a modified soft one-strap formation that holds the footbed in place more easily, delivering a supportive, yet comfortable, fit to aid your preparation and recovery.
The ACTIBREEZE™ Hybrid Sandal is produced leveraging the extensive testing from the ASICSInstitute of Sport Science (ISS), which has seen the team scan more than a million individuals’ feet and conducted over 100,000 biomechanical experiments over a 30-year period. The data and the scientific knowledge from the research were applied in the sandal’s development to appropriate its enhanced cushioning properties.
Chris Ekman, Sr. Manager of Global Product Line Footwear at ASICS at ASICS said: “At ASICS, we know that if our aim is to help everyone achieve a sound mind in a sound body, our products must go beyond being trusted partners for the runs and races themselves. We are also committed to exploring the moments of before performance and after performance too, as these phases are crucial to perform at your peak when it matters and protect against injury. That’s why we are so excited to be launching the ACTIBREEZE™ Hybrid Sandal today, delivering plush comfort and relaxation when runners need it most in those all-important periods of rest and recovery.”
The ACTIBREEZE™ Hybrid Sandal will be available for men and women from ASICS retail, online stores and specialists running outlets globally from the 29th of August for $130.
To find out more about the ACTIBREEZE™ Hybrid Sandal and the latest technologies, please visit asics.com.
The Chochin lantern, a captivating symbol of unity during Japanese festivals.
Last August 25th, we had the incredible privilege to cover the exclusive Footlocker launch of the ASICS GEL-QUANTUM 360 Chochin Pack at Footlocker QV Melbourne. Hosted by the innovative ON3 Studio, the event fused music, street culture, dance, and art. With a DJ, a chochin-inspired ASICS influencer booth, and refreshing drinks from Bobby Drinks, the atmosphere was electric.
Amidst prizes, a dance battle ignited, encapsulating the spirit of togetherness and movement.
The ASICS GEL-QUANTUM sneakers, available in classic White and Red, embodied this harmony. Both pairs feature 360 gel and ff blast foam technology for an exceptionally comfortable ride.
The White pair boasts engineered mesh, while the Red pair features knitted textile – distinct uppers, yet both offer one-piece supportive and breathable designs. Discover these exclusive sneakers at Footlocker and step into a world where culture and comfort intertwine.
Retailing at $250 AUD they are now exclusively available here.
After the huge success and selling out of both artist and museum editions of the art toys at sneakertopia, tobyato and ActionCity collaborate together once again to relaunch a “Triple White” colourway of the sneaker stone lions art toy. These will be extremely limited with only 88 available. Each will be numbered individually.
The colourway mimics the “triple white” colourway of many sneakers, aiming for a neutral and accessible collectible, which is an important part of tobyato’s body of work. This new colourway launches with a physical signing session on the 26th of August with an online release thereafter.
This also marks the first time that the Sneaker Stone Lion Art toys will be available outside of tobyato’s home country, accessible internationally, via ActionCity‘s online store.
THE STORY BEHIND THE DESIGN
In Asian culture, stone lions placed at the entrances of buildings usually serve as guardians, often welcoming guests as they arrive. The lions come in pairs, a male and female, representing balance and harmony.
Art served as a gateway for tobyato into sneakers and, by extension, broader street culture. Here, the tobyato presents his own remix of the classic stone lions, merging the bodies of the lions with sneaker parts such as shoelaces, shoe tongues and stitching.
These Sneaker Stone Lions serve as an embodiment of his “welcome” and entry into street culture that he’s grateful to experience as an Artist.
tobyato Sneaker Stone Lions – Debut at Sneakertopia Asia First debuting as life sized sculptures at the entrance of the Singapore edition of sneakertopia, held at the iconic Art Science Museum in Singapore, the Sneaker Stone Lions greeted and welcomed guests into the Sneaker exhibition space.
3 hand painted art toy variants with custom wooden box priced at S$1,500 was launched and sold out on the exhibition opening day, following which, a museum edition of 50 pieces, priced at S$400 subsequently sold out at the end of the sneakertopia exhibition.
The tobyato x ActionCity ‘Sneaker Stone Lion’ will be available today instore at the tobyato dumpling shop: CO PLAY Plaza Singapura for S$208. Artist signing sessions will be from 2pm to 5pm. Online launch will be on the 30th of August via the ActionCity online store https://www.actioncity.com.sg/collections.
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2K has announced that 18-time All-Star, five-time NBA Champion, two-time Finals MVP, two-time Olympic Gold Medallist, all-time leading scorer for the Los Angeles Lakers and Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer, Kobe Bryant will be featured as theNBA® 2K24Kobe Bryant Edition and BLACK MAMBA® Edition cover athlete. NBA 2K24 will release worldwide on the 8th of September on all platforms and will feature crossplay compatibility for PlayStation® 5 (PS5®) and Xbox Series X|S.
To celebrate the return of Kobe on the NBA 2K cover, players will be able to replicate his signature skills in the brand-new MAMBA MOMENTS mode. Recreate some of Kobe’s most captivating performances and progress through his transcendent journey from a young phenom to one of the greatest players of all time. In addition, NBA 2K24 will introduce ProPLAY – a groundbreaking new technology that directly translates NBA footage into NBA 2K24 gameplay. ProPLAY delivers animations and movements via on-court NBA action for a generational leap in authenticity on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. More details on MAMBA MOMENTS and ProPLAY will be released later this summer.
NBA 2K24 will offer three editions of the game in various digital and physical formats: a Kobe Bryant Edition, a legendary BLACK MAMBA Edition, and an all new, exclusive 25th Anniversary Edition. All editions of NBA 2K24 are available for pre-order now:
The brand new, limited availability 25th Anniversary Edition will be available through September 10 for $239.95 on PS5, PlayStation® 4 (PS4®), Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC. The exclusive 25th Anniversary Edition includes a 12-month subscription to NBA League Pass; 100K Virtual Currency and MyTEAM content, including 50K MyTEAM Points; a Ruby Cover Star Kobe Bryant “Rookie Card”; an all-new 2K24 Option Pack Box; One 10-pack Box MyTEAM Promo Packs; a Kobe Bryant Cover Star Sapphire Card (24 era); 1 Diamond Shoe; 1 Ruby Coach; and a new 2-hour Double XP Coin; as well as MyCAREER content, including 15x 6 types of MyCAREER Skill Boosts; 15x 3 types of Gatorade Boosts; a 2-hour Double XP Coin; 4x MyCAREER T-Shirts; Backpack; Electric Skateboard; and Arm Sleeves a new BLACK MAMBA MyPLAYER Capsule featuring a Black Arm Sleeve, Purple Oversized T-Shirt, a Yellow T-shirt and a Kobe Player Panel.
The BLACK MAMBA Edition will be available for $159.95 on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and PC; along with 100K Virtual Currency and MyTEAM content, including 15K MyTEAM Points; an all-new 2K24 Option Pack Box; One 10-pack Box MyTEAM Promo Packs; a Kobe Bryant Cover Star Sapphire Card (24 era); 1 Diamond Shoe; 1 Ruby Coach; and a new 2-hour Double XP Coin; as well as MyCAREER content, including 10x 6 types of MyCAREER Skill Boosts; 10x 3 types of Gatorade Boosts; a 2-hour Double XP Coin; 4x MyCAREER T-Shirts; Backpack; Electric Skateboard; and Arm Sleeves;
The Kobe Bryant Edition will be available for $99.95 on PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and PC and $119.95 on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.
Dual-gen access is included for the BLACK MAMBA Edition and 25th Anniversary Edition for the PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One platforms and provides a version of the game on each console generation within the same console family.
Players in the U.S. and Canada can also purchase a limited version of the WNBA Edition as a GameStop exclusive, featuring WNBA All-Star, NCAA all-time triple-doubles leader and New York Liberty guard, Sabrina Ionescu, as this year’s cover star.
Check out the NBA 2K24 official site for a full breakdown of the pre-order details and more info on the cover athlete featured across the different editions of this year’s game.
Inspired by the natural world, this collaboration continues to embrace the world’s most diverse environments, such as rugged terrains and scenic mountain ranges to contrasting elements like black sand beaches, snow, ice, and water valleys, which serve as a profound source of inspiration for the ASICS GEL-1130 MK III “GLACIER” project.
This collaboration project fuses ASICS’ advanced technology and HAL STUDIOS retro-futuristic design components with its archival silhouette.
Following the success of the pop-up event, ASICS andHAL STUDIOS® have announced that the collaborative footwear project will be available globally from August 25th.
For more detailed shots and info on the release check-out our full feature HERE
I just love runners in general as well as old school aesthetics – and New Balance is the perfect representation of that, at the moment New Balance is just at the forefront pumping out all these cool releases. They’ve always been around though, so don’t get that twisted. Also, my instagram name is “oldmansneaks,” I’m just an old man loving me some old man kicks!
Runners is a bit trendy at the moment, especially the y2k ones, I honestly don’t know whether this trend will stick, I do agree with what Ronnie Fieg said on a podcast, that the reason this is happening is that the time is starting to catch up on the runner aesthetics. Also add in the fact the people are starving for something new in the culture which resulted in this movement on the runner and y2k vibes.
Asics Gel-Lyte III x @afewstore ‘Red Koi’ @100mm_primeNike Air Max 1 x @patta_nl ‘Chlorophyll’ @b3nni801Asics GT-2160 x @dimemtl ‘Arctic Wolf/London Fog’ @kickinitwithgeeAsics Gel-Respector ‘ White/Black/Pink’ @nohypelahAsics Gel-1130 MK-II x @hal.studios ‘Forest’ @kicks_and_craze Nike Air Max 1 x @atmos_japan ‘Animal Pack 2.0’ @sneakernewsaus New Balance 990v3 x @joefreshgoods ‘Performance Art Powder Pink’ @mr.personal.pairsNike Air Zoom Spiridon ‘OG Black Sport red’ @woodforsneakersNew Balance 1906D ‘Protection Pack Custom’ @sckicks5
The ASICS x P.E Nation court-inspired sportstyle drop is officially live to purchase!
Showcasing both men’s and women’s pieces, the fashion and sportswear brands are back for their third collaboration which focuses on taking you on and off the court in style.
The capsule collection includes hero pieces, such as a skort, cycle short, leggings, zip jacket, and a sports bra, and completing the collection is the ASICS EX89 MT sneaker, available in two distinct colourways Black/Glacier Grey; and Pearled Ivory/Burro.
Check-out some of the amazing pieces from the capsule below!!!
The true sport performance brand, ASICS, and fashion-forward Australian label, P.E Nation take the next step in their partnership with a new court inspired head-to-toe collection.
Following the success of the first two ASICS x P.E Nation collections, the third collaboration combines PE Nation performance apparel for women and men, as well as a limited supply of the ASICS EX89™ MT sneaker.
Informed by ASICS Sportstyle heritage and infused with P.E Nation’s retro sport lens, the new collection centres on functional, yet stylish design details, designed to complete the ultimate all-day uniform for any on and off court moment.
The new 20 plus piece capsule collection embodies the iconic Sportstyle essence from both ASICS and PE Nation, with essential before-and-after layers and outerwear to complete the ultimate urban everyday athlete’s wardrobe. Hero capsule pieces include a skort, cycle short, leggings, zip jacket, and sports bra. Completing the apparel collection is the iconic ASICS EX89™ MT sneaker, which P.E Nation has injected with its signature street sport lens, pulling design influences from both classic basketball and tennis motifs.
The ASICS EX89™ MT x P.E NATION sneaker is available in two colourways, Black/Glacier Grey; and Pearled Ivory/Burro, and has been updated with textured mesh underlays, double laces, and oversized translucent ASICS stripes. Engineered to move through everyday scenarios in a sport meets street feel, the EX89™ MT sneaker blends the heritage influences of the GEL-EXTREME basketball shoe from 1989 with modern FF BLAST™ technology. The sneaker has a sculpted heel shape to improve underfoot comfort during everyday scenarios, and notable design features include a functional grip feature, as well as the outsole’s pattern which has been created to mirror the view of a city from the sky.
Pip Edwards and Claire Tregoning, P.E Nation’s Co-Founders said,
“We’re excited to finally unveil the third collection we’ve been working together with ASICS on. The premise for this release is a complete capsule to be worn on and off the court, and we’ve of course given it the iconic PE Nation urban streetwear touch, enhanced with colour details that clash and pop, to create a sport style collection that takes sport to the city streets.”
“To us, layering the capsule with a basketball-inspired shoe is another extension of the fluidity of life and the interconnectivity of movement, passion and sport. The ASICS EX89™ MT has that court-inspired appeal and a flat sole to enhance comfort and utility from on-court to the inner city.
“ASICS are at the forefront of innovation: their decades of design evolution have led to the most technical sneakers in the market. For us, this collaboration fits back with the P.E Nation ethos: a technical activewear brand built for the streets. It highlights the synergy between ASICS and P.E, too, in terms of aesthetic approach and sharp focus on sustainability. The end result: a 360-package of function, form, and future sensibility.”
Mark Brunton, ASICS Oceania, Managing Director said,
“Our first two collections with P.E Nation were a huge success and the partnership is testament to two brands coming together to push the boundaries of fashion and sports.
“We look forward to seeing our customers enjoy the head-to-toe kit blending ASICS world-famous technology and P.E Nation’s fashion-forward approach to design.”
ASICS and P.E. Nation invites customers to see the collection first at the P.E. Nation flagship store at 500 George Street, Sydney on the morning of the 10th August at 9am. Customers who attend will be in with the chance of winning over 200 prizes, including the new sneakers, gift vouchers worth up to $1000, as well as visors, socks, drink bottles and more.
Inspired by yesterday and engineered for all of tomorrow, the bold new range will be available to purchase online and instore via ASICS flagship stores, ASICS online, P.E Nation and selected retailers from the 10th August 2023.
