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Minimal artist duo Differantly spent months trying to figure out how to make the Nike Air Jordan look like a doodle. The result is this sick optical illusion that creates just that effect when the sneaker is viewed at the proper angle.

At its Spring Summer 2019 show, Japanese fashion brand Sacai showed off two Nike unisex sneakers, each with two tongues, two laces and two Swoosh logos. One is a mashup of the Waffle Daybreak and the LDV, while the other combines the Dunk High with the Blazer.

The Nike React Element 87 is the casual and more stylish version of the Epic React running shoe. It features a patterned outsole designed to make walking and standing more comfortable. Plus it has a wicked translucent TPE yarn textile upper. Drops 6/21/18.

Nike ACG’s upcoming sneaker boot combines modern tech with ’90s color. It has a Flyknit collar for comfort, a speed-lacing system for ease of use, as well as a debris guard on the midsole and an outsole designed to improve traction on various terrain.

Nike’s slick backpack features a trapezoidal silhouette that makes it look like it dropped in from the prop department of a sci-fi movie. It’s got front webbing for clipping on items, a large top-loading compartment, side zip sections, and a padded 15″ laptop sleeve.

The latest collaboration from tech wear king Acronym and Nike. The Air VaporMax Moc 2 sees the laces replaced by a wide elastic strap and the whole upper printed with an aggressive camo pattern based on Acronym’s logo. And yes, they’re already sold out.

Nike Golf and Made in Italy took inspiration from the humble joggers to create a pair of golf pants that are not only comfortable but ensure your freedom of movement as well. It has articulated seams, an adjustable waistband and cargo pockets.

NikeLab’s new Gyakusou Hooded Running Jacket was designed to be wearable in any weather. Its hood and sleeves can be easily removed, leaving you with a vest. It also has lots of reflective elements as well as mesh panels for ventilation.

The Bred Toe is a combination of the shoes’ first two colorways, mixing the Air Jordan 1’s classic red, white and black combo to create a new look that still has a timeless appeal. Resellers already know: the shoes drop 2/24/18 for $160.

We’re digging the stacked color gradation on the reboot of the classic Air Max 95. Its foam sole offers max air cushioning for extra comfort on any surface. While the platinum/navy/black combo shown here looks sweet, you can design your own combos too.

NBA player Paul George’s new signature shoe debuts with a limited-edition Sony PlayStation colorway, with a sweet galactic theme and light up PS and PG logos on the tongues. The shoe offers better grip, and does away with the lockdown strap from the PG1, improving fit.

Inspired by the Air Max 93 and Air Max 180, the upcoming Air Max 270 is the first Air Max shoes to have an air unit designed to withstand daily use, as opposed to the running heritage of its predecessors. Expect to see this in dozens of colors starting 2/1/18.

What the Shape offers handmade candles that look like Nike and Jordan sneakers, including the Air More Uptempo, the Air Jordan 1 and the Air Jordan IV. Each candle is about 5″ long. The designs are also available as soaps and fridge magnets.

Nike’s Advanced Apparel Exploration 1.0 collection was designed using the company’s decades of motion and heat-map research. The water-repellent A.A.E. vest features a three-way adjustable hood, zipped ventilated seams, and an adjustable rear hem.

Nike busts out one of the most ’80s basketball sneakers ever made. The High Supreme QS retains the metallic silver textile upper with bright red trim, but has a more comfortable EVA midsole and a grippier rubber outsole than the original shoe.

Nike celebrates the Air Force 1’s 35th anniversary with a continuation of the silhouette’s Special Field Boot mashup. The casual military shoe takes an even more street wear turn, with a high cut profile and laces that can be arranged in a variety of ways.

Flyknit canvas. Nike’s new casual running shoes have a simple monochrome color scheme. But it comes with seven Nike logo rubber stencils so you can personalize your pair, among other things. Available in white or black.

Off-White founder Virgil Abloh put his designer’s designer touch on 10 of Nike’s best silhouettes including the Air Jordan 1, the Air Presto and the new Air VaporMax. The shoes bear a designer’s intent to make the whole more than the sum of its parts. Drops 11/2017.

Nike is teasing a bold twist to the Air Jordan 1 with a peek at a pair of unreleased sample shoes. The Homage to Home looks like two shoes stitched into one. The outer side rocks the red and black aka Banned colors, while the inner side has the classic white and red.

Rei Kawakubo’s streetwear store Dover Street Market recently opened a branch in Singapore. DSM New York welcomes its sister store with the help of NikeLab by releasing a batch of running tees featuring retro graphic prints.

Flex, Forrest, flex! Nike’s relaunched running shoe gets the inevitable Flyknit remake, starting with the famous white, red and blue colorway, with an ankle collar added. It will also be available in black and white. Drops 7/4/17.

NMD hu? Nike’s boutique arm will be re-releasing the Pocketknife DM walking shoes in three ACG-inspired colorways. The shoes will also have textured leather accents instead of the plain ones on the vanilla kicks. Drops 7/1/17.

Pigalle founder Stéphane Ashpool turned one of Dennis Rodman’s basketball shoes into casual unisex kicks by replacing the laces with Velcro, adding nubuck and a tweed-like upper, and using sky blue and pink as the dominant colors.