Following a hectic week of Jordan 1 releases, Jordan Brand continues its barrage of Jordan 1s with the Jordan 1 Zoom Zen Green, and Eric Emmanuel expands his Reebok catalog with a set of Club-Cs. Find out what else caught our eye among this week’s top releases.
Air Jordan 1 Zoom Zen Green
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Jordan Brand is expanding the Zoom line with the upcoming Air Jordan 1 Zoom Zen Green. For those unfamiliar, the Jordan 1 Zoom silhouette strays away from the traditional design structure used in previous Jordan 1s. It implements Nike Zoom Air cushioning technology in the sole, adding an extra area of comfort to keep those feet fresh.
While the Jordan 1 Zoom Zen Green stands out among other Jordan 1 colorways, it draws a striking resemblance to the Nike SB Dunk High Brut that released in 2006. The Zen Green 1 features a green suede and black leather upper and a silver Swoosh that pops with the help of a black underlay. A white midsole, Zoom branding on the ankle, and an icy translucent outsole wrap up this modified classic.
Expect the Jordan 1 Zoom Zen Green to release this Friday, August 14th for $175 on Nike’s SNKRS app and at select Jordan stockists.
Reebok Club-C Eric Emmanuel
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Coming off the momentum of the Reebok Question Mid EE, Eric Emmanuel has joined forces with Reebok once again to deliver the Reebok Club-C Eric Emmanuel. Consistently emphasizing the beauty of simplicity in his collaborations, Emmanuel typically chooses classic silhouettes to work on and adds only minimal twists. So far, EE has added his branding to renowned Allen Iverson silhouettes like the Answer IV and Question Mid. Now, the EE stamp has turned the focus to one of the notable Reebok lifestyle sneakers, the Club-C.
The Reebok Club-C Eric Emmanuel arrives in four colorways, each sporting traditional color blocking in Energy Orange / Collegiate Navy, Regal Purple / Retro Yellow, Cherry Tomato / Smoky Taupe, and Ultramarine / Black. White leather makes up each sneaker’s upper while a shag terry-like textile covers the interior. To finalize the design, signature EE branding is present on each heel, adding a unique twist to deliver a refreshing feel.
Keep an eye out for the Eric Emmanuel Club-C to release this Saturday, August 15th for $110 on the Eric Emmanuel site. While there will be a larger release on the Reebok site and at select stockists, the Energy Orange colorway will be exclusive to the EE site.
Nike Air Presto Australia
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To celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the 2000 Sydney Olympics, Nike is releasing the Nike Air Presto Australia to the public for the first time in history. The Aussie Presto was originally gifted to Australian athletes competing in the games back in 2000, as well as their friends and family. What was once a F&F rarity will be made available to Nike fans worldwide.
The Nike Air Presto Australia is composed of a cool blue Fresh Water neoprene upper with yellow stars embroidered on the forefoot and an AUS label on the tongue. A translucent cage atop a white sole with black and yellow detailing finalizes the design.
This year’s Olympics may have been postponed, but you still have a chance to win gold and cop the Nike Air Presto Australia this Friday, August 14th for $130 on Nike’s SNKRS app.
Air Jordan 5 Alternate Bel-Air
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Will Smith and Jordan 5s have gone hand in hand since the debut of the hit show The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. Smith is wearing his J’s in the show’s intro and in some of the earliest episodes. In 2013, Jordan Brand paid tribute to Smith and the show with the Jordan 5 Bel-Air which featured vibrant colors and patterns, tributing Smith’s outfits from the 90s. Now, Jumpman is bringing back Fresh Prince vibes once again with the forthcoming Air Jordan 5 Alternate Bel-Air.
Also known as the Jordan 5 Poison Green, the Alternate Bel-Air consists of the same 90s style colors and patterns as its predecessor, only this time the grey upper is replaced with white leather. A multi-color midsole, icy translucent outsole, and mismatched green and pink Jumpman logos on the tongues complete this retro-style masterpiece.
The Jordan 5 Alternate Bel-Air will be available globally this Saturday, August 15th, for $200 on Nike’s SNKRS app and at select retailers.
New Balance 327 CNCPTS Cape
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Concepts and New Balance have teamed up once again to deliver a New England knockout with the New Balance 327 CNCPTS Cape. This 327 pays homage to Massachusetts’ Cape Cod and the many cranberry bogs sourced to make the signature cocktail, the Cape Cod.
The New Balance 327 Cape features a deep cranberry red nylon and suede upper with New Balance branding on the side-panel. From there, light blue interior detailing representing ice and lime green EVA-cushioning in the midsole delivers the perfect amount of contrast. A translucent icy blue outsole caps this refreshing colorway. All that is missing is a chilled glass and some Cape Cod sun rays.
If Concepts gave you an L last week in their site-exclusive release, you still have a chance to take home the New Balance 327 CNCPTS Cape at retail this Thursday, August 13th for $140 at select New Balance stockists.
