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Ohana Hatake, the brand founded by legendary artist Takashi Murakami — renowned for his vibrant, Superflat aesthetic and artistic contributions to hip-hop culture — has unveiled its latest release: the Surippa Ohana slide.
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Takashi Murakami’s Legacy
If you’re unfamiliar with Takashi Murakami, now’s the time to get acquainted. His influence extends across hip-hop, high fashion and pop culture. From designing unforgettable album covers like Kanye West’s Graduation and Kids See Ghosts to doing work with Juice WRLD, Pharrell Williams and Billie Eilish, Murakami’s mark is indelible.
Most rap fans likely first heard of Murakami in 2007 when he designed the iconic Graduation album art, transforming Kanye West’s Dropout Bear into an animated masterpiece. This partnership stemmed from Kanye’s admiration of Murakami’s work with Louis Vuitton in 2003. Their collaboration continued to evolve as the two worked on the music video for “Good Morning,” which Murakami produced. His influence remains strong today, with ventures like the Supreme flower box logo that raised $1M in a COVID-19 fundraiser underscoring his cultural and social impact.
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Ohana Hatake and the Surippa Ohana Slide
Murakami’s latest venture, Ohana Hatake — meaning “field of flowers” — draws inspiration from a spell in the manga Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End. This metaphor aligns beautifully with his signature floral motif.
The Surippa Ohana slide, available now on OhanaHatake.com and Kith, builds on the success of the Ohana Full-Bloom series, including the $500-reselling BLACKPINK collab. This new design comes in four colors — Espresso, Affogato, Cappuccino, and Rust — and features exposed cutouts for breathability. Made of soft EVA foam and priced at $70, the slides are built for comfort, style, and versatility.
Murakami’s signature flower, etched on the outsole and sides, steals the show, making this slide a true work of wearable art.
Flex, Trade, or Fade?
For me, the Surippa Ohana slide is an undeniable flex. It’s affordable, stylish, and perfect for everyday wear, indoors or out. But what about you? Are these slides a flex, trade, or fade? Drop your thoughts in the comments!
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To close out 2024, which Skechers has dubbed the “Year of the Dogg,” legendary rapper turned style icon Snoop Dogg dropped it like it’s hot with a new sneaker collaboration, Skechers x Snoop Dogg: Sizzle.
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Starting at $90, the Skechers x Snoop Dogg: Sizzle collection is ideal for the basketball court, as well as casual wear throughout the day.
Styles vary from mid-top with the Buckets OG to low-top with the Toke Slip-ins court sneakers, while pairs are made with premium leather uppers with Skechers’ signature “Air-Cooled Memory Foam” insole for cushioning and bounce on the court.
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The Skechers x Snoop Sizzle Toke Slip-ins offer a lace-up and low-top look that’s sleek and easy to put on, thanks to the sneaker company’s “Heel Pillow” design for comfort and stability. The sneakers come in five colorways, including blue and yellow, black, navy, white and purple.
Meanwhile, the Snoop Dogg: Sizzle – Buckets OG features buttery smooth and perforated sections throughout the toebox for airflow and speed, as heel trims are stylish with paisley prints on the collar for a bit of flair. There are five colorways available for these pairs, such as purple, rust, black and white
The Snoop Dogg: Sizzle collection also has shoes that come in the rapper’s Bored Ape NFT character “Dr. Bombay” Buckets styles, which come in two colorways, white and multi-camo and leopard, as well as black and multi-camo and leopard.Ahead, you’ll find the Skechers x Snoop Dogg: Sizzle collection in various colorways.
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Skechers Slip-ins: Sizzle, Snoop Sizzle Toke Slip-ins
In blue/yellow
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Snoop Dogg: Sizzle, Buckets OG
In purple
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Snoop Dogg: Sizzle, Buckets Bombay
In white/multi-camo and leopard
Additionally, the Snoop Dogg and Skechers collaboration has sneakers and slides available in Snoop One — also available in new limited-edition Skechers x Snoop Dogg: Snoop One, Gold Medal Snoop sneakers, which celebrate the rapper’s epic experience with Team U.S.A. during the 2024 Summer Olympic in Paris, France — and Arch Fit Footsteps styles with prices starting at $49.99 at Skechers.com. Shop the Snoop x Skechers collection, below:
Snoop Dogg: Snoop One, Gold Medal Snoop
In gold
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Skechers Slip-ins: Snoop One, Next Episode
In off-white
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Snoop Dogg: Arch Fit Footsteps, Rolling N Gold
In pink
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Skechers Slip-ins: Snoop One, Rhine-Stoned
In pink
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Snoop Dogg: Uno, Dr. Bombay
In hot pink
$49.99
$90
44% off
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Skechers Slip-ins: Snoop One, Rhine-Stoned
In black
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Snoop Dogg: Arch Fit Footsteps, Rolling Glitz
In black
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Premium Leather Slip-ins Snoop One, OG
In white
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Premium Leather Slip-ins Snoop One, Double G
In black/white
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Skechers Slip-ins: Snoop One, OG Tela
In gray/lime
$62.99
$90
30% off
Want more? Skechers has more sneakers in various styles and colorways available from the Snoop Dogg collection, below:
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Nike Yardrunners returns with a new collection that once again bigs up the influence of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) on culture.
The Yardrunners collection was started to highlight the deep history and heritage of (HBCUs), and their alumni, on the worlds of cultures and sports. 2024 is the 5th collection after its 2020 debut. That’s why the 2024 edition revisits the inaugural drop and features collaborations with Kahlana Barfield Brown and Dex Robinson on a new pair of AF1 Low styles.
Kahlana Barfield Brown is an influential fashion and beauty editor, and Howard alum, and the design of her Yardrunners “Ice Cream” Nike Air Force 1 is an ode to HBCU’s.
Per Nike:
The shoe’s deep brown colorway represents the shades of melanin and beauty that connect every student to their school, their roots, and the generations of Black excellence that came before them.
Its vintage cream leather upper is a nod to the rich history and heritage of HBCUs, starting with the first built in 1837.
Inspired by the timeless buildings that stand tall on HBCU campuses across the country, the brick sock liner reflects a strong foundation.
Latitude and longitude marks on the toe symbolize the coordinates of the heartbeat of each university, “The Yard,” a place where students connect with each other, as well as their shared culture and legacy.
Kahlana chose crimson red as an accent color to honor her alma mater and sorority in Washington D.C. and her late grandmother who was a lifelong member.
Capping off the design is Kahlana’s personal signature on the heel, embodying her pride in being a part of this legacy.
As for Dex Robinson, the fashion stylist and designer of menswear brand DIALLO, salutes his Virginia Union University alma mater with his AF1 ’07 Low VUU.
Inspired by the resilience and strength of VUU’s Panther mascot, the sneaker’s upper features a unique pony hair finish, embodying power and elegance.
Paying homage to VUU’s iconic colors, the sneaker features a maroon lace option and a subtle steel outline around the Nike Swoosh to accentuate the design.
The left heel tab reads “Dear Union,” a nod to Dex’s alma mater, while the right heel tab bears “With Love, Dex Rob” as a heartfelt gift to the university that shaped his journey.
Interchangeable pins, including the VUU logo, the Panther mascot, and the DIALLO feather icon, offer customizable elements for proud VUU representation.
The insole contains a personal letter from Dex, written on a silhouette background featuring an image of the university sign that highlights the colleges that merged to form Virginia Union University, symbolizing the unity and legacy VUU represents in his life.
The new Yardrunners 5.0 kicks will be available at select retailers starting December 18 and will hit the SNKRS App beginning December 20. Check out detailed photos below.
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If you’re looking for a new pair of sneakers for playing basketball, then Skechers is a fantastic pick for hooping on the hardwood or blacktop — thanks to the sneaker company’s signature “Comfort That Performs“, when it comes to style, comfort, and performance on the court.
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In fact, Skechers are the go-to sneakers for a number of NBA superstar players, such as Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers, Julius Randle of the Minnesota Timberwolves, Terance Mann of the Los Angeles Clippers, and Jabari Walker of the Portland Trail Blazers.
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The sneaker brand also signed their first WNBA superstar player Rickea Jackson of the Los Angeles Sparks this summer.
For basketball, there are four signature styles, the SKX Float, SKX Nexus, SKX Reign, and SKX Resagrip styles, that offer speed, quickness, mobility, balance, support and stability when hooping up and down the court.
Shop the Skechers Basketball sneakers, below:
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Skechers SKX Float
In white/black/orange
The Skechers SKX Float sneakers feature elements for performance and support with locked-down heels for stability and the company’s “HYPER BURST” cushioning for additional bounce. The sneakers are durable — thanks to Goodyear Rubber. Yup, the same Goodyear that makes car tires. These shoes are just that tough.
The SKX Float comes in three colorways and various unisex sizes.
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Skechers SKX Nexus
In black/purple/pink
For fast and super responsive performance on the basketball court, then the Skechers SKX Nexus are a fantastic pick with their low-top and breathable design. These sneakers are made with Goodyear Rubber for additional traction and grip on the hardwood or blacktop.
The SKX Nexus comes in four colorways and a number of unisex sizes.
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Skechers SKX Reign
In white/navy
The Skechers SKX Reign sneakers offer speed with the company’s “HYPER BURST PRO” and “Carbon Infused” design and traction with Goodyear Rubber. The shoes have a mid-top design with stability and support for your feet and ankles when playing basketball, while their “HYPER BURST” midsole gives players cushioning and bounce. They’re also vegan!
The SKX Reign comes in four colorways and sizes for men and women.
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Skechers SKX Resagrip
In black/white/orange
The SKX Resagrip is a lightweight court shoe that provides premier comfort and support with an enhanced collar foam for ankle control. Perfect for players who move at top speed, these court-ready sneakers also feature a TPU plate for midfoot support, as well as Skechers “HYPER BURST PRO” technology for increased cushioning and response.
The SKX Resagrip currently comes in six colorways and sizes for men and women.
Want more? Skechers has more sneakers in various styles and colorways available from the sneaker company’s basketball collection, below:
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With 2025 shaping up to be the year of the coveted Nike retros of yesteryear, the swoosh brand just revealed that they’ll be adding yet another classic sneaker to their highly-anticipated calendar year as they’re coming for all the money in your bank account.
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According to Sneakernews, Nike revealed that they’ll be bringing back the OG Nike Air Max 95 in the classic “Neon” colorway in the Spring of 2025 for the first time since 2020. The revelation came during a SNKRS livestream in which Nike showcased come of their upcoming releases for 2025 and immediately viewers noticed that the “Neon” Air Max 95 was amongst the trove of upcoming sneaker releases.
Yes, it hasn’t been that long as we’ve seen these hit the shelves and as a matter of fact, these classics have been re-released quite a few times over the last two decades.
Per Sneakernews:
While the striking mashup of neon green and neutral greys would’ve been influential even without later revisits, how often the model has returned unquestionably plays a role in its lasting impact. We’ve seen retro efforts in 2020, 2018, 2015, 2010 and 2001, with scattered reimaginings and spin-off editions interspersed between. What genuinely sets the 2025 pair apart is a return to OG construction.
While host Brandon “Jinx” Jenkins noted that it’s not necessarily a “Big Bubble” a la the Air Max 1’86, sizing up the air unit in the heel is just one a few ways that this re-release aims at reconstructing the 1995 classic. Additionally, the phrase “premium materials” cropped up multiple times throughout the showcase, but was again attached to the pair at hand, signalling a sturdier build on top of the faithful hardware at play.
Though no release date has been announced as of yet, many already speculate that these will be releasing on or around Air Max Day of March 26, 2025.
Check out pics of the classic “Neon” Air Max 95 and other upcoming sneakers below and let us know if you’ll be copping those or any other joints in the comments section.
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With 2025 shaping up to be the year of the coveted Nike retros of yesteryear, the swoosh brand just revealed that they’ll be adding yet another classic sneaker to their highly-anticipated calendar year as they’re coming for all the money in your bank account.
Source: Nike / NIke
According to Sneakernews, Nike revealed that they’ll be bringing back the OG Nike Air Max 95 in the classic “Neon” colorway in the Spring of 2025 for the first time since 2020. The revelation came during a SNKRS livestream in which Nike showcased come of their upcoming releases for 2025 and immediately viewers noticed that the “Neon” Air Max 95 was amongst the trove of upcoming sneaker releases.
Yes, it hasn’t been that long as we’ve seen these hit the shelves and as a matter of fact, these classics have been re-released quite a few times over the last two decades.
Per Sneakernews:
While the striking mashup of neon green and neutral greys would’ve been influential even without later revisits, how often the model has returned unquestionably plays a role in its lasting impact. We’ve seen retro efforts in 2020, 2018, 2015, 2010 and 2001, with scattered reimaginings and spin-off editions interspersed between. What genuinely sets the 2025 pair apart is a return to OG construction.
While host Brandon “Jinx” Jenkins noted that it’s not necessarily a “Big Bubble” a la the Air Max 1’86, sizing up the air unit in the heel is just one a few ways that this re-release aims at reconstructing the 1995 classic. Additionally, the phrase “premium materials” cropped up multiple times throughout the showcase, but was again attached to the pair at hand, signalling a sturdier build on top of the faithful hardware at play.
Though no release date has been announced as of yet, many already speculate that these will be releasing on or around Air Max Day of March 26, 2025.
Check out pics of the classic “Neon” Air Max 95 and other upcoming sneakers below and let us know if you’ll be copping those or any other joints in the comments section.
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In the lead-up to the brand’s 40th anniversary in 2025, Nike has been re-releasing a number of Air Jordan sneakers. So if you ever wanted to pick up a new pair of Jordans, now is the best time to shop — especially since drops come in new styles and colorways.
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Priced at $230, the Nike Air Jordan 11 Retro “Legend Blue” sneakers — which were originally released in 1995 and are the shoes Michael Jordan wore when his Chicago Bulls won 72 games in one season — are made for playing basketball and for everyday casual use, thanks to their strong lines and classic silhouette.
The Nike Air Jordan 11 Retro “Legend Blue” drop on Saturday (Dec. 14) at 10 a.m. ET/7 a.m. PT at nike.com
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The uppers of the sneakers are made from a blend of genuine and synthetic leather for shape and toughness, while they even have a strip of premium white leather running around their toe caps to round out the style of the shoes.
In addition, the sneakers feature the iconic “Jumpman” logo on the back of each heel with a “hidden” No. 23 placed just above the logos. The design and silhouette are iconic, while the style of the sneakers are mid-’90s basketball — one of Michael Jordan’s most poplar shoes. These sneakers come in a black, white, and legend blue colorway.
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Nike Air Jordan 11 Retro ‘Legend Blue’
Release date: Saturday, Dec. 14 at 10 a.m. ET/7 a.m. PT
Meanwhile, if you want more from Nike, the sports and fashion apparel company also dropped new Travis Scott x Jordan Jumpman Jack “Dark Mocha” sneakers, as well as a new Nike Solo Swoosh Varsity Jacket.
The Nike Air Jordan 11 Retro “Legend Blue” sneakers are come in men’s and women’s sizes for $230, while the sports apparel company has the sneakers in big kids’ sizes for $185 and little kids’ sizes for $100 at nike.com.
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Converse sneakers with a Nike swoosh?! We thought we’d never see the day, but the good folks over at A Ma Maniére are making it a reality and truth be told, we low-key loving it.
According to Highsnobiety, A Ma Maniére’s remix of the classic Chuck Taylors will be donning the timeless Nike swoosh on their iteration of the sneaker and while their previous Nike and Jordan collaborations didn’t exactly fly off the shelves, we wouldn’t be surprised if these joints are hard to come by should they release.
The revelation of their A Ma Maniére x Chuck Taylors were presented overseas. While we wait for them to officially release, you can almost hear the appetite for these building up amongst hypebeasts.
Per Highsnobiety:
At a dinner in London, it presented guests with the ultimate mash-up shoe: a Converse Chuck Taylor with a Nike swoosh.
America’s two most famous footwear brands collide on one shoe.
It’s by no means a novel concept, others have tried to do it in the past (including Virgil Abloh) but A Ma Maniére becomes the first brand to have done it officially. This isn’t a bootleg, it’s the real thing, presented at a dinner hosted with Converse.
The brand has used a beige-hued canvas Chuck 70 (a more premium, chunky-soled version of the Chuck Taylor) as its base and added a thick black Nike swoosh to the outside — on the inside, the usual Converse branding remains. And an extra piece of Nike branding can be found on the metal lace charm.
These are butter. Just sayin’.
While these are limited to friends and family, we hope Nike pulls the trigger on these because they kinda go hard.
Would you cop a pair of the A Ma Maniére x Chuck Taylors if they dropped? Let us know in the comments section below.
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After suing UMG for their support of Kendrick Lamar’s smash hit, “Not Like Us,” Drake has become the least liked rapper in the Hip-Hop game today. But that isn’t keeping Nike from continuing their relationship with the Canadian crooner and they are about to drop a new Air Force 1 co-signed by the “Family Matters” rapper.
According to Hypebeast, two new colorways of the “Certified Lover Boy” Air Force 1 is on the way and truth be told they kinda go hard. Originally released as an all-white Air Force 1 with “Certified Lover Boy” etched on the sole, the NOCTA x AF1 will be returning in Pale Purple / Cobalt Tint and CITRON TINT colorways along with translucent soles to match, but instead of sporting “Certified Lover Boy” on the sole, these will have a different message that reads “Love You Forever.”
We’re not gonna lie, we might have to copp.
How sneakerheads will receive these drops should be interesting as Drizzy’s popularity in the rap game has dropped since taking the “L” in his battle with Kendrick Lamar and ultimately taking Universal Music Group to court over said loss. While we’re sure hardcore Drizzy fans will have no problem copping these when they drop, others may be hesitant to do so for the aforementioned reasons.
Still, they’re pretty dope.
Per Hypebeast:
Constructed with premium soft purple leather for the upper, the shoe’s iconic “Love You Forever” mantra is still a standard on the semi-translucent midsoel and outsole. The premium leather gives the shoe a luxe feel, giving the timeless silhouette another iteration. Look out for the pair arriving later this month.
We’re not with the legal action that Drake done took, but we might have to copp regardless. Just sayin.’
Check out pics of the upcoming kicks and let us know if you’ll be checking for them when they release later this month in the comments section below.
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