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Tokyo-based brand Mountain Research New Drop Jordans and Reebok have announced a new footwear collaboration, featuring a black colorway of the Alien Stomper sneaker, after releasing a white version in 2020. The Alien Stomper came out more than 30 years ago and was worn on set by Ellen Ripley in the 1986 sci-fi action movie Aliens. The shoe was finally released to the public in 2016 for the collection’s 30th anniversary, and has since been followed by a slew of collaborations, including a Jurassic Park collaboration revealed in early July. Embodying a retro-futuristic aesthetic, the upcoming release features an all-black leather upper with “Stay Fixed” printed on the lace flaps, “Flip over after eyelet” printed on the ankle, and “Never been to the moon” printed on the heel “. Buckle system perforated through tongue and collar for added breathability. Mountain Research logo on the tongue and Reebok logo on the insole. Below, a crisp white midsole and expanded black outsole complete the look.

Another day, another adidas Originals Response CL colorway.Cadysneaker Following on from Bad Bunny and the similar GR, Metal Grey is back with a game that’s perfect for the last few months of winter. Of course, the Response CL offers its classic adidas running aesthetic, along with a host of proprietary technologies like adiPRENE+, a pro-moderate TPU that tilts your foot inward, torsional stability, adiWear outsole and Formotion. It’s all in one package that enhances classic Adidas touches like the Adidas-branded tongue tag and EQT logo on the heel, breathable mesh in the upper, and tons of other materials that pop up around this shoe. For example, the three-stripes are made from slate blue plastic, while suede and leather have been used to create the iconic upper shape of the early 2000s, giving the Response CL the vibe of a retro dad sneaker.

Diemme and 2021Shoes hike Patrol have teamed up to launch two collaborative versions of the former’s Roccia Vet sneaker. The collaboration marks the Italian brand’s 30th anniversary and is Hiking Patrol’s first foray into footwear, while also deepening their shared appreciation for the outdoors and hiking. Engineered to withstand changes in urban and outdoor environments, Diemme and the Foot Patrol have created a boot that fills that void. The upper is constructed of CORDURA fabric and a Sympatex lining that breathes dynamically, allowing water vapor to escape without letting in moisture. The boots feature metal D-rings, a white rubber boot and an embossed leather tongue printed in these two colors, available in “Orange/Burgundy/Sand” and “Petrol Blue/Purple”.