Fragment x Travis Scott x Air Jordan 1 Low Coming This Fall

5 min readMay 12, 2021

This Week in Sneakers

Fragment x Travis Scott x Air Jordan 1 Low Coming This Fall

Rumors of a Fragment Design x Travis Scott x Jordan Brand collaboration have been swirling around the rumor mill for quite some time since Travis Scott was seen sporting a pair in public. Now, those rumors may have bore fruit as @zSneakerheadz, a prolific leaker, has informed the world that a release will be happening this Fall season. Combining the classic Fragment x Air Jordan 1 High color-blocking with classic Cactus jack logos and graphics throughout, the upcoming Fragment x Travis Scott x Air Jordan 1 Low is a collaboration for the ages should it occur.

Link: Sneaker Pro Guide

Kobe Bryant’s Nike Deal Terminated with No Renewal

Since Kobe Bryant’s tragic passing last year, Nike has released a number of Protros of the basketball legend’s sneakers. That is all now coming to an end as Vanessa Bryant and the Kobe Bryant Estate have refused to sign a renewal deal with Nike. Hence, no more Nike Kobe sneakers can be produced by the Swoosh anymore. Rumors are that Vanessa Bryant was unhappy with Nike’s handling of Kobe releases, limiting them and thus making it difficult for fans to purchase the sneakers, something Vanessa advocated for vehemently. Furthermore, it appears that the Kobe Bryant Estate may be looking to start their own footwear brand with news of some trademark files offering insight into this potential development.

Link: Complex

Yeezy Foam RNNR “Vermillion” Reminiscent of “Red October” Drops This Year

The Nike Air Yeezy 2 “Red October” is undoubtedly amongst the most infamous sneakers to have ever released. Since Kanye West moved to Adidas, very few of his designs have been flashy and bright, instead opting for a muted, neutral palette. That’s likely to change because this fall, it’s rumored that the Yeezy Foam RNNR “Vermillion” will be released. Dyed in all-red, the sneaker evokes “Red October” vibes, making it perhaps one of the more controversial Yeezy releases of recent history.

Link: Sole Collector

Union L.A.’s 30th Anniversary Comes with Two Air Jordan 4 Collaborations

Union L.A. is celebrating its 30th anniversary with a series of collaborations, enlisting dozens of brands to create several capsule collections. Among the brands is Jordan Brand, and the two will be designing two more pairs of Union x Air Jordan 4s. Union’s take on the Air Jordan 4 that released last year was quite controversial, mostly for its folded-down tongue that unveiled the inner “Air Jordan” branding. Two more pairs are now releasing, and they feature the same tongue design while sporting earthier tones for both pairs. The two colorways are named “Desert Moss” and “Taupe Haze,” but only images of the latter have been unveiled so far. Set to drop sometime this year, these Union x Air Jordan 4s will likely end up being more exclusive than even the first duo.

Link: Modern Notoriety

Two New Sacai x Nike Vaporwaffles Drop Next Week

Speaking of new designs for collaborations, two more Sacai x Nike Vaporwaffles are due to drop next week. Teased for a long time through leaked images and whatnot, the Sacai x Nike Vaporwaffle “Dark Iris” and “Sesame” are finally releasing on April 29th via Nike SNKRS. Just like how later versions of the Sacai x Nike LDWaffles swapped their mesh bases for nylon, these Vaporwaffles do the same while retaining the suede and leather overlays. And according to current resell prices, these may be two of the most valuable pairs yet.

Link: Sneaker Files

New Aimé Leon Dore x New Balance 550 Drops This Week

Days after Teddy Santis, founder of Aimé Leon Dore, was named the creative director of New Balance Made in USA, news of two more Aimé Leon Dore x New Balance 550s was announced. One of the previews pairs is now available: the Aimé Leon Dore x New Balance 550 “USA.” Its name is derived from the colorway’s similarity to the American flag, using a combination of red, navy, and white for the upper.

Link: House of Heat