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Reebok Court Victory Pump Michael Chang Returns

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As its monumental 35th year is celebrated, the iconic Reebok sneaker of a boyhood hero and tennis legend is triumphantly returned. Today, my childhood idol Michael Chang‘s signature Reebok Court Victory Pump in the iconic white, green, and neon yellow colorway is unveiled. Initially launched in 1993, this retro edition marks its highly anticipated comeback. Whether it lives up to the original greatness will be explored.

As the youngest tennis player to win a major tournament, Michael Chang required a sneaker offering exceptional custom fit, traction, and responsiveness.

The Reebok Court Victory Pump, returning with the impressive multi-directional Herringbone Traction and a newly reformulated EVA foam that provides enhanced cushioning and responsiveness, was entered. Featuring Hexalites on the heel and forefoot for added cushioning, the sneaker boasts thick, full-grain white leather uppers with stitched-on toe box soles using real threads, reminiscent of the original. Additionally, the essential neon yellow rubber toe guard for tennis players, along with a green TPU cage for containment and stability, is included.

The heel is adorned with Reebok branding and the Hexalight logo, while the iconic Reebok Pump, situated above the tongue in the fuzzy Tennis Ball Pump, makes its functional return. Notably, the latest model’s configuration has shifted, with custom fit primarily derived from air bladders in the tongue.

The nostalgic fuzzy ball Pump remains a standout feature, evoking the coolness of the ’90s in today’s era. Completing the lockdown is a thickly padded collar, ensuring a snug fit.

Excitement about the return of this iconic sneaker in nearly its original form is evident, and it will be available on March 22nd for $280 AUD at the following stores:

Reebok.com

Reebok Retail (concept Stores)

Hype DC

Culture Kings

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ASICS GEL-LOKROS™

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ASICS is pleased to announce the GEL-LOKROS™ sneaker, the triple collaboration with Kiko Kostadinov and Heaven by Marc Jacobs.

Stars collide onto a quilted upper with a chaotic elastic fastening system in glistening metal-like straps. A twisted take on the classic Mary Jane meets with tooling from the GEL-KIRIL™ sneaker. A floral traction pattern is revealed on the rubber toecap highlighting the advanced tooling.

The FLYTEFOAM™ PROPEL cushioning and floral tread pattern gestures towards a new level of aero dynamism. Present in glitter and pearlescent qualities, GEL™ technology is placed tactically within the midsole, aiding with the dispersion of force on impact, while the AHARPLUS™ heel plug aids durability for long term use.

The silhouette is offered in three colour combinations; VAPOR / COSMOS, FADED DENIM/PALE AQUA and GRAPHITE GREY/ GUNMETAL.

The ASICS GEL-LOKROS™ are now available globally at ASICS retailers. To stay up to date, make sure you sign up to our newsletter. For other ASICS features, click HERE and for sneaker features, click HERE.

NBA x TAB ‘Gary Payton’s Block Party’

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The National Basketball Association (NBA) and Tabcorp (TAB), have joined forces to host the “Gary Payton’s Block Party,” a free fan event celebrating basketball and the NBA on Saturday, the 23rd of March in Sydney, Australia.

Headlined by NBA champion and Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer Gary Payton, the block party presented by TAB will take over Magic’s sports bar at Hotel Steyne on Manly Beach and feature a viewing party to watch the game between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Los Angeles Lakers at 1:30 p.m. on ESPN, fan meet-and-greets and Q&A sessions with Payton, photo opportunities with the Larry O’Brien Trophy, appearances by local personalities, NBA merchandise giveaways, and more.

Nicknamed “The Glove” for his defensive prowess, Payton had a storied NBA career spanning 17 seasons, winning an NBA Championship with the Miami Heat in 2006 and being named NBA Defensive Player of the Year in 1996, to go along with nine NBA All-Star selections and nine NBA All-Defensive First Team selections. Payton was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2013.

The 2023-24 NBA season is airing live in Australia on ESPN and NBA League Pass, the league’s premium live game subscription service available via the NBA App. Fans in Australia can shop for the latest NBA merchandise at NBAStore.com.au, the official online NBA Store in Australia, and at the NBA Stores in Melbourne and Sydney.

For more information about the NBA, fans in Australia can visit The Sporting News Australia, download the NBA App and follow the NBA on Facebook, Instagram and X. Make sure you subscribe to our website for the latest features. For other NBA features, click HERE.

Li-Ning JB2 ‘Miracle’

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As the NBA playoffs approach, my favourite team’s player prepares to unleash his playoff mode. Playoff Jimmy and the Li-Ning JB2 are gearing up to elevate his game and lead the Miami Heat to another incredible playoff run. Let’s dive in.

Sporting the JB2 in a cream/beige and green “Miracle Colorway,” these kicks draw inspiration from his memorable performance last year against the Milwaukee Bucks. They pay homage to his game-changing alley-oop shot that forced overtime and ultimately secured the Heat’s victory over the Eastern Conference top seed.

Crafted in the spirit of Jimmy Butler‘s dynamic style, the JB2 features a lighter, more durable, and responsive design influenced by his passion for tennis. With durable, net-like, breathable boom fiber technology uppers, these kicks maintain shape, provide security, a lightweight feel, and superb breathability. A carbon fiber plate within the perfected boom cushioning enhances snap-back and energy return for quicker responses. The midsole incorporates the high-tech foam HC LOC outsole, delivering responsive cushioning from heel to GCU LOC forefoot. Despite shallow triangle tractions, the grip on hardwood courts is unbelievably remarkable. Complete with Jimmy Butler‘s logo on the tongue and heel counter, these kicks are truly unparalleled.

Stay tuned as these kicks will soon hit the market in this and other stylish colorways. They’ll be available on March 15th at Hoops Heaven Australia , Intersports and Throwback Store. Retailing locally for $260 AUD.

For more detailed shots, check out the @shoezen.one ‘s Instagram account! You can also check-out our last featured kicks HERE.

C.P. Company x ASICS GEL-QUANTUM 360 Vlll ‘Mission Yellow’

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Once again, ASICS demonstrates its prowess in collaboration by partnering with C.P. Company. This time, ASICS and C.P. Company merge their expertise to create the GEL-QUANTUM 360 Vlll silhouette, drawing inspiration from natural forms and structures.

The ‘Mission Yellow’ colorway, part of a dual pack, features a lightweight, breathable, and durable design. Mesh, TPU, fused synthetics, and rubber are combined in the uppers, with the C.P. Company logo integrated into the central toe box design.

Enhanced cushioning is achieved through Space Division Technology, gel capsule tech surrounding the midsoles, and 20% eco-friendly sugar cane-extruded FFBlast Plus ECO, ensuring a comfortable and responsive ride. A TRUSTTIC plate is incorporated for stability and support, with ASICS and C.P. Company logos found in the insoles. The sneakers also include an extra pair of grey laces, reflecting C.P. Company‘s commitment to innovative sportswear and experimental fabrics.

This collaboration with ASICS results in a harmonious blend of modern design and cutting-edge materials, offering an aesthetically pleasing performance sneaker that is comfortable and responsive straight out of the box.

The sneakers are available now at Upthere Store and Above the Clouds.

Check out our previous featured sneaker HERE.

Song for the Mute x adidas ‘SFTM-003’

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Let’s take it back to 2010 when two Australian designers from Sydney, Melvin Tanaya and Lyna Ty, decided to start up their own brand. They would name it Song For The Mute, with the intention of providing a voice for the voiceless.

Now fast forward to 2024, this Australian fashion brand has built up a reputation in the fashion world. Song for the Mute has joined forces with adidas for the third time to create a collection that evokes a nostalgic ambiance while maintaining a distinctly contemporary essence.

The Song for the Mute x adidas ‘SFTM-003’ sees the iconic Country OG silhouette revisited and reimagined in three 90’s inspired colourways – Pale grey and teal nylon reminiscent of vintage wind-breakers, as well as classic black leather with suede detailing. Metallic D-ring hardware is combined with a custom paracord-inspired toggle lacing system, alluding to a sense of futuristic nostalgia.

Creative Director Lyna Ty re-interprets heritage silhouettes with modernist fabrication and detailing throughout the apparel range that accompanies the footwear – featuring eight garments exploring new textile directions and techniques.

Sherpa fleece zip-up jackets are combined with digitally printed contrast sleeves and logo embroidery. Distressed jersey hoodies in brown and teal feature alongside an oversized blazer and press-stud track pants, both in a lightweight coated cotton. A custom jacquard knitwear with intricate contrasting colour-work completes the range.

The Song for the Mute x adidas ‘SFTM-003’ collection is now available online and in-store over at Song for the Mute and at selected adidas retailers. To stay up to date, make sure you sign up to our newsletter. For other sneaker features, click HERE.

ASICS Debuts The New GEL-QUANTUM 360 VIII

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Today, ASICS SportStyle announces the launch of the GEL-QUANTUM 360TM VIII sneaker. This shoe’s design is meant to help support advanced comfort for active lifestyles and exploring urban environments. The design inspiration for this project stems from super-natural forms and interlocking structures.

For the upper construction, the shoe features 5D print details that resemble ergonomic shapes from elements found in nature. These details add a greater amount of depth to give
the design a more layered aesthetic.


The sneaker’s midsole structure was formed with new technologies, like DIVISION SPACE cushioning. This cushioning technology is meant to lighten the shoe’s overall weight while providing more impact absorption underfoot. This feature is also met with FF BLASTTM BIO cushioning, which includes at least 20% biomass to help reduce waste and promote better
durability.


The GEL-QUANTUM 360TM VIII sneaker will launch Friday, March 8th on ASICS SportStyle online and in select stores for $250 AUD.


For more information, visit https://www.asics.com/au

You can check out our last featured ASICS article HERE.

Deadpool & Wolverine Official Teaser Trailer

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Now that we have had a few days to di-sect this trailer, its about time we posted it. The merc with the mouth is BACK! This time, he now enters the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and he is bringing some friends with him.

Deadpool 3 aka Deadpool & Wolverine is the only live-action MCU movie of 2024 due to the recent strikes in Hollywood. A good reset of the MCU is due anyways because of the recent run of movies not performing very well at the box office

Now, as for what Deadpool 3 will be about, is anyone’s guess. “Your little cinematic universe is about to change forever,” Wade says in the trailer, dubbing himself “the messiah” of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. “I am… Marvel Jesus.” The action-packed footage, which features the blink-and-you’ll-miss-it return of X2: X-Men United‘s hot-headed mutant Pyro (Aaron Stanford), ends with a blue-and-yellow-suited Wolverine — seen only in shadow — unsheathing his claws with a “SNIKT!”

The third entry in the Deadpool trilogy reunites director Shawn Levy with Reynolds (Free Guy, The Adam Project) and Jackman (Real Steel). It’s also a reunion for Jackman and Marvel Studios president and producer Kevin Feige, whose first producing credit was 2000’s X-Men. Reynolds co-wrote the script with Deadpool and Deadpool 2 writers Paul Wernick & Rhett Reese, and Zeb Wells (The Marvels, Robot Chicken) & Levy.

Alongside Reynolds and Jackman, the cast includes includes returning Deadpool stars Morena Baccarin as Vanessa, Brianna Hildebrand as Negasonic Teenage Warhead, Stefan Kapičić as Colossus of the X-Men, Leslie Uggams as Blind Al, Karan Soni as Dopinder, and Rob Delaney as the unpowered Peter. Emma Corrin (The Crown) and Matthew Macfadyen (Succession) also star.

This will be the first R-Rated MCU movie for Marvel Studios. “Some of the jokes are dirty, some of them are cultural observations, but that’s what we love about Deadpool, that he knows he’s in a movie, even though the stakes are real. Our movie is very loyal to that DNA too, with tremendous Marvel and Disney support, in making fun of and being self-aware about everything, including themselves.” That includes meta jokes about the former Fox properties now under the Disney-Marvel banner.  

Deadpool 3
Deadpool & Wolverine

Deadpool & Wolverine is due to hit cinemas on July 25th 2024

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Sneaker Con SEA Singapore 2024

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Sneaker Con is returning to Singapore and it’s set to take place at Resorts World Sentosa on the 2nd and 3rd of March 2024. This year’s edition of Sneaker Con SEA 2024 promises to be bigger and better. Elevating the sneaker and streetwear culture to new heights and providing an unparalleled experience for attendees.

Sneaker Con SEA 2024 is set to be a monumental edition, featuring a stellar cast of headliners who are founders of much sought-after brands. For the first time ever, fans will have the opportunity to rub shoulders with icons such as:

This unprecedented gathering of street culture icons under one roof makes Sneaker Con SEA 2024 an event not to be missed.

Sneaker Con SEA 2024 promises to be a transformative experience, embracing the rich tapestry of sneaker culture, streetwear fashion, music, and urban lifestyle. Attendees can expect a diverse range of activities, exclusive releases, and unforgettable moments.

Sneaker Con SEA 2024 tickets are now on sale, offering three distinct tiers: General Admission, Premium, and the unparalleled VVIP experience. For more information and updates, visit the official website at sea.sneakercon.com or follow Sneaker Con SEA on Instagram. Exclusive Sneaker Con SEA 2024 hotel packages with complimentary event tickets for two pax are available at www.rwsentosa.com/sneakercon.

For 10% off your entry ticket, use promo code ‘SCSEATKS10. Make sure you sign up to our newsletter, so you can stay up to date! For other Event features, click HERE.

Foxtrot Uniform x ASICS EX89™

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Singapore-based fictional archive brand, Foxtrot Uniform join forces with ASICS SportStyle. From 1989 to the present and all the way back, it is a project in creating new memories from nuances of the past. This exclusive release marks a significant milestone for Foxtrot Uniform, known for its unique approach in spearheading the neo-vintage movement within the sneaker community.

Foxtrot Uniform‘s first official sneaker collaboration is the ASICS SportStyle EX89™, a basketball shoe that was once a sports shoe originally coined the GEL-EXTREME™, designed by Toshikazu Kayano, one of ASICS‘ most renowned designers. The GEL-EXTREME™ was known for its stability, support, and innovative GEL™ cushioning technology, making it a favourite among pro athletes. For the present, ASICS revived the GEL-EXTREME™ as the EX89™ made for daily wear.

The sneaker retains the iconic design of the GEL-EXTREME™, including the bold colour blocking, layered leather panels, and distinctive outsole pattern. However, the sneaker sees upgrades in the following areas:

● FF BLAST™ cushioning: A lightweight and responsive technology for improved comfort and bounce.
● Sculpted heel: Provides better stability and heel strike absorption.
● Outsole pattern: Inspired by the aerial view of a city, a nod to Kayano’s first US business trip in 1987.

Positioning itself as a fictional archive brand, Foxtrot Uniform specialises in curating retail experiences with a neo-vintage flair. Notable for its vintage markers, the brand allows sneaker enthusiasts to give their shoes a faux vintage look. The aged laces, inspired by 1980s aesthetics, further accentuate the brand’s dedication to replicating the essence of vintage sneakers.

For this landmark project, Foxtrot Uniform infuses the EX89™ with its signature neo-vintage treatment. The meticulous detailing includes chalky edges, aged soles, faux glue stains, and cracked leather panels, all aimed at capturing the nuanced aesthetic of a vintage sneaker. To dial it up, the imprint upgrades the upper with premium suede accents and leather detailing. The objective is clear – to create a wearable sneaker infused with the charm of the vintage aesthetic.

The ASICS SportStyle EX89™ by Foxtrot Uniform is now available via foxtrot-uniform.net and Limited Edt Singapore. Global release on the 19th of February at selected ASICS stockists. To stay up to date, make sure you sign up to our newsletter.

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