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Michael Jordan’s reign was just beginning after the Chicago Bulls picked up their first championship at the end of the 1990-1991 basketball season. At this point in his career, Jordan was already the most iconic player on earth and if he never won another NBA championship, he’d still have gone down in history as an NBA great.

But being a great player wouldn’t be enough for Jordan. He had to be the best.

The 91-92 NBA basketball season saw Jordan bring home MVP designation for the season and finals, a second consecutive NBA championship, and a gold medal from the 1992 Olympics in Barcelona. And he achieved all of that while rocking the newest sneaker in the Jordan lineage, the Air Jordan VII.

The Jordan VII saw Tinker Hatfield (the sneaker’s designer) and Michael Jordan coming into their own. Gone are the familiar Nike touchstones of old — there is no Nike branding, no visible air unit, and the silhouette itself was less indebted to the past, instead being inspired by Hatfield’s own Nike Huarache, giving the sneaker a neoprene bootie design which helped it to be lightweight and flexible.

The way Nike would market this sneaker would also represent a shift. Previous sneakers had Spike Lee assisted ad campaigns with Lee taking on the role of Mars Blackmon, the world’s first hardcore Jordan head. But with the Jordan 7, MJ was becoming too big a cultural force, so Blackmon was benched and replaced with another giant cultural icon, Bugs Bunny — foreshadowing the duo’s eventual collaboration in Space Jam, which would drop four years later.

Today, with a whole lot of fondness for this classic kick, we’re naming the greatest colorways to ever grace the Jordan VII silhouette. Let’s dive in.

Jordan VII Hare, 1992

I’m convinced that the entire reason Warner Brothers and Nike collaborated in ’92 for the Bugs Bunny meets Michael Jordan ad campaign was just so they could make the pun “Hare Jordan.” To which I say… totally worth it.

One of the debut colorways of the Jordan VII, the Hare has gone down as one of the sneaker’s most coveted colorways, and it’s easy to see why. The sneaker features a classic white, red, and black Chicago colorway with a colorful tongue design inspired by West African art motifs.

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Jordan VII Bordeaux, 1992

Another of the debut colorways and quite possibly the fan-favorite from the five sneaker set, the Bordeaux is one of the best Air Jordan colorways of all time.

The sneaker sports a black and grey color-blocked make-up with rich wine details on the embroidered Jumpman logo and throughout the zig-zag tongue, which also features splashes of deep blue, forest green, and yellow.

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Jordan VII Raptor, 1992

The Jordan VII Raptor — which is a fan-created unofficial name — must’ve been heaven for early ‘90s Toronto Raptors fans. The sneaker allowed fans of the team to rock a super sweet pair of Jordans while still showing team spirit.

Another debut colorway, the Raptors featured a black upper with contrasting True Red and Club Purple accents. The geometric shapes along the midsole look a bit like mountains at sunset.

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Jordan VII Cardinal, 1992

Of the five debut colorways, the Cardinal is the weakest in my opinion. But that opinion isn’t a popular one because this is the colorway Jordan wore when he won that second NBA championship. For that alone, it’s legendary.

The sneaker features a colorway very similar to the Hare, only with darker red tones and deeper blacks and yellow accents at the heel tab and embroidered Jumpman.

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Jordan VII Olympic, 1992

The reason I find the Cardinal to be the weakest of the five debut colorways is because the Olympics exists. This sneaker borrows the same color palette used on the Cardinal but with golden accents and hints of Navy Blue for Olympic regality.

This was the pair Jordan wore when he won a gold medal alongside the Dream Team at the ’92 Olympics. The sneakers have a sort of elevated air about them that translates through the design even without knowing they were worn at the Olympics.

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Jordan VII French Blue, 2002

For the first 10 years of this sneaker’s life, Jordan 7 colorways stayed unchanged until the Retro line of the sneakers dropped 10 years later and introduced the first new colorways outside of those first five.

The best of those new colorways was the Jordan 7 French Blue, which kept the base a bright white leather but added French and University Blue accents and branding, and hints of Flint Grey, resulting in a cool and muted take on the Jordan VII.

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Jordan VII Charcoal, 2002

The Charcoal is pretty much the Jordan VII’s version of the legendary BRED colorway. It features a mix of muted black, dark charcoal, and red. I’m not totally sold on it.

It was one of two new colorways to launch alongside the release of the Jordan VII Retro and of the two it feels the weakest to me. Having said that, it’s still a significant colorway in the sneaker’s history so we’re including it here.

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Jordan VII Flint, 2006

After the debut of the Retro Jordan VII, the silhouette wouldn’t get any new colorways until 2006 which would end up being as big a year for the silhouette as the debut drop in 1992. Many Jordan VII fans’ favorite colorway is from this era and one of the finest is the Flint.

The sneaker features a mix of white leather and dark suede with purple embroidered Jumpman and Jordan logos. Nearly twenty years later — it still looks fresh!

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Jordan VII Chambray, 2006

The Chambray may just be my absolute favorite colorway of the Jordan VII. Up until its release, the VII couldn’t quite nail a dark and moody colorway, instead leaning on that white leather base. Sure, you had the Raptors and Charcoal, but in the Chambray fans of darker colorways finally got what they were looking for.

The sneaker features a deep black upper with hints of icy pale blue accents and an overall stealthy air about it. The geometric shapes at the midsole remind me of ice-capped mountains.

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Jordan VII Maize, 2006

Until recently, Jordan brand didn’t have the best track record for keeping up with its WMNS shoe-size audience, but there was at least some effort back in 2006 with this exclusive colorway.

The Maize isn’t as flashy as the other drops in the ’06 set but it’s still a fan favorite thanks to its mix of white leather and contrasting black and yellow details. Many a Jordan colorway would go on to use this same distinctive color palette.

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Jordan VII Pacific Blue, 2006

A Jordan VII with a distinctive West Coast vibe (even though the colors make me think of the New York Knicks), the Pacific Blue is one of the most unique colorways ever to grace this silhouette.

Built on a leather pearl white base, the Pacific Blue mixes cool tones with some contrast by way of Nike’s orange-toned Ceramic color.

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Jordan VII Citrus, 2006

If you are into the dark colors of the Chambray but aren’t as into the stealthy and moody vibe, the Citrus is for you. It features a deep black upper but it is accented with bright orange and rich crimson colors that pop against its dark foundation.

For many people, this is the best Jordan colorway. I don’t think it quite reaches the heights of the Chambray but I can’t deny that this is one for the books. It’s easily in the top five colorways for this silhouette.

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Jordan VII Miró, 2008

The Jordan VII Miró is conceptually a deep cut. Built off the base of the Olympic colorway, the Miró features graphics inspired by Barcelona-born artist Joan Miró’s Dona i Ocell sculpture.

Since the Olympic colorway is so closely associated with the Barcelona Olympic Games, this colorway feels like a real tribute to the Spanish city.

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Jordan VII DMP 60+ Magic, 2009

Inspired by the city of Orlando and a famous game in which Jordan scored 64 points against Orlando Magic in 1993, this sneaker features a mix of white leather, and black and Varsity Blue details with elephant print midsole detailing.

The sneaker’s tongue features white pinstripes on black, a reference to the away uniform for the Magic. It’s a dope design that points to a legendary game during Jordan’s reign.

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Jordan VII Orion, 2011

The Orion Jordan VII isn’t the most flashy release in the sneaker’s history, it doesn’t do anything radical with the palette or design, but we can’t fault it for that because at the end of the day, it looks great.

The sneaker features a white leather base with Orion Blue embroidered branding and Infrared accents and black details. It’s a simple but effective four-color design.

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Jordan VII Golden Moments, 2012

Released in celebration of the 20th anniversary of the 92 Summer Olympic Games, the Golden Moments Jordan VII represents a victory lap for the silhouette. The sneaker features an all-black upper with shimmering gold and white accents. It looks like a trophy that you can wear on your feet!

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Jordan VII Barcelona Days, 2015

This was a tough one. 2015 brought two sneakers inspired by the Dream Team’s time in Barcelona in ’92, the Barcelona Days and Barcelona Nights. There wasn’t room for both sneakers in this list so I’m going to have to give the coveted spot to the “Days” version.

Barcelona Days features a Wolf Grey leather upper with a mix of orange, turquoise, and infrared accents and charcoal black paneling.

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Jordan VII N7, 2015

Made to provide funding for sports programming in Native American and Indigenous communities, the Jordan VII N7 features a tribal-influenced graphic pattern along the sneaker’s tongue and ankle cage with a mix of turquoise and black accents over a white base with crimson branding.

I like the way the graphic pattern recalls the West African-inspired motif from the sneaker’s original drop.

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Jordan VII Hare 2.0, 2020

The Jordan VII Hare 2.0 is exactly what it sounds like — it’s a design that looks like a continuation of the legendary debut Hare Jordan. The sneaker features a pony hair upper in neutral gray with a mix of pink foam and white tones, a slightly icy outsole, and that original combination of pale green and black tones.

Is it as dope as the Hare 1.0? No, but we like this idea of Jordan brand building off of past colorways. We hope it’s a trend they continue in the future.

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Jordan 7 Vachetta Tan, 2022

The Vachetta Tan was released in celebration of the sneaker’s 30th anniversary. Unofficially dubbed the “Afrobeats,” this sneaker swapped out embroidered details for embossed details and featured a Vachetta tan leather upper with Dark Concord and Taxi accents.

The sneaker is also notable for featuring embroidered Nike Air branding at the heel. It’s a modern classic in the Jordan VII family.

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Jordan 7 White Infrared, 2023

Jordan Brand has spent much of this year mixing and matching colorways from other classic silhouettes, which brings us to the White Infrared.

Taking its colorway from the Jordan VI White Infrared — the sneaker MJ wore during the 91 Finals — this sneaker features a bright white leather base with gentle Infrared accents at the midsole graphic and Jumpman branding, with black detailing to balance the design.

It’s this year’s finest Jordan VII colorway and we’re happy to include it in the history of this silhouette’s best colorways. Even if it still works better on the VI.

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Nightcrawler, the 2014 neo-noir film starring Jake Gyllenhaal as an obsessive video journalist received great reviews when it was released and has a great reputation even now, but PinkPantheress has plenty of reason to resent it. In a new interview with i-D, the “Boy’s A Liar” singer revealed how the film made her miss out on an opportunity to record with Kendrick Lamar. Apparently, during a date to see Nightcrawler with a guy, she courteously put her phone on silent — and missed Kendrick’s text inviting her to the studio. “I can’t even think about it,” she said.

She seems to be doing alright in any case, even without featuring on a Kendrick Lamar song (or vice versa). The remix of her breakout hit with Ice Spice shot to the Billboard Hot 100 top ten, preceding even more success, including a Skims ad campaign, a placement on the Barbie soundtrack with “Angel,” and a spot on Olivia Rodrigo’s world tour as an opening act.

Now, she’s a little over a week away from the release of her debut album Heaven Knows, which features Central Cee, Kelela, Rema, and, of course, Ice Spice. Weirdly enough, though, it does not feature her collaboration with Destroy Lonely, the ironically titled “Turn Your Phone Off.”

After a decade, Billy Joel’s monthly residency at Madison Square Garden is coming to a close next year. The final performance will mark Joel’s 150th show at the venue since the residency started, and fans will be able to see him perform it on July 25, 2024.

He announced the official finale date on social media today. Tickets for Joel’s last residency performance will go on sale next Friday, November 10 at 10 a.m. local time.

Since Joel first started playing at MSG in January of 2014, he has treated fans to some of his biggest classics, including “Piano Man” and “Vienna,” along with deeper selections across his records — making each performance special.

To change things up, Joel has also surprised the audience with several guests over the years, including Bruce Springsteen for “Born To Run” in 2018, and Olivia Rodrigo to perform “Deja Vu” last summer.

The MSG residency isn’t the only time to catch Joel in concert soon either. He will be continuing his joint tour with Stevie Nicks throughout next year, as well as some dates with Sting, and a New Year’s Eve concert at UBS Arena in Long Island, New York.

For a complete list of Joel’s tour dates (including his MSG residency), and more information, visit here.

It’s been over two years since Invincible first premiered, and the animated superhero series received rave reviews and quickly became a smash hit among fans. The series, created by Robert Kirkman (The Walking Dead) follows Mark Grayson as he grapples with his own superhero identity while also being the son of the infamous Omni-Man. After the events of season one, fans have been anxiously awaiting a second season to see how it plays out.

The second season of Invincible will premiere on Amazon Prime on Friday, November 3rd. Unlike season one, season two will be spread out: the first four will drop in November while the second batch of episodes will premiere in early 2024. The entire season will round out to eight episodes.

Season two will pick up after the events of season one when Omni-Man and Mark had their devastating showdown and Mark realized what type of superhero his dad really is. He’s actually…a major villain. Family is tough! Here is the official synopsis:

Still reeling from Nolan’s betrayal in Season One, Mark struggles to rebuild his life as he faces a host of new threats, all while battling his greatest fear — that he might become his father without even knowing it.

The original cast will return, including J.K. Simmons as Noah/Omni-Man and Steven Yeun as Mark/Invincible, in addition to Sandra Oh, Gillian Jacobs, Jason Mantzoukas, Seth Rogen, and Sterling K. Brown.

You can stream Invincible season one on Amazon Prime Video.

When the clock struck midnight on November 1, Mariah Carey marked the end of Halloween by posting a video of pumpkin-headed ghouls and ghosts attempting to defrost her from a block of ice. However, her unparalleled falsetto is the only way out, as she sings, “It’s tiiiiime!” Dancing to “All I Want For Christmas Is You” amidst Christmas decor and snow ensues.

Unfortunately for Carey, a lawsuit related to “All I Want For Christmas Is You” has also been metaphorically defrosted. Rolling Stone reports that Andy Stone “refiled his $20 million copyright infringement lawsuit claiming he was iced out of proper credit” in federal court in Los Angeles on November 1. Stone, whose stage name is Vince Vance and legal name is Andrew Franichevich, previously dismissed his case from New Orleans federal court last November, which Rolling Stone also reported on at the time.

The credited co-songwriters on “All I Want For Christmas Is You” are Carey and Walter Afanasieff, but Stone claims that “about 50 percent of the words” from his “All I Want For Christmas Is You” version co-written with Troy Powers, his co-plaintiff, and Carey’s perennial chart-topping version “are the same, in almost the same order,” as Stone’s lawyer, Douglas M. Schmidt, told Rolling Stone.

Carey and Afanasieff’s version was released in 1994, while Stone’s version was written in 1988. Per Rolling Stone, Stone and Powers’ song was recorded in Nashville in 1989 “and allege it received ‘extensive airplay’ in 1993.

Carey’s “All I Want For Christmas Is You” ended last year at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and began 2023 at No. 1 on the Hot 100. Even with Stone and Powers’ latest lawsuit, we have zero reason to believe the pattern won’t repeat for the end of 2023 into the start of 2024.

Dolly Parton is one of the few things that everyone — Democrats and Republicans, men and women, people who prefer Family Guy to The Simpsons, etc. — can agree on. She rules. But despite her unanimous popularity and the fact that she’s written some of the most popular English-language songs ever, Parton has never performed during the Super Bowl Halftime Show.

The NFL has reached out to Parton, presumably over Up With People, the Blues Brothers, or the Elvis impersonator Elvis Presto, but she’s turned them down. More than once.

“Oh, sure. I’ve been offered that many times,” Parton breezily told the Hollywood Reporter. “I couldn’t do it because of other things, or I just didn’t think I was big enough to do it — to do that big of a production. When you think about those shows, those are big, big productions. I’ve never done anything with that big of a production. I don’t know if I could have. I think at the time that’s what I was thinking.”

Come on, Usher. A “9 to 5” / “OMG” mashup would bring the house down.

Parton’s upcoming album, Rockstar, is packed with special guests including Stevie Nicks, John Fogerty, Miley Cyrus, Chris Stapleton, Elton John, Debbie Harry, and Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr. It comes out on November 17th.

Earlier this week, a Rolling Stone report revealed that HBO CEO Casey Bloys, set up fake Twitter accounts to troll critics who negatively reviewed shows he championed at the network. With the help of an HBO staffer who’s now suing the company and alleging wrongful termination, Bloys authored and authorized a handful of insults to be sent to top critics on social media, and random dissidents in the comments section of trade publication articles. The tweets were attributed to Kelly Shepard, a “Texas mom and herbalist” that Bloys had the staffer invent for the purpose.

But now that the world knows that one of the more powerful decision-makers in Hollywood has no chill, he’s coming clean about his trolling habits and he’s blaming them on Covid times. During a recent HBO presentation, Bloys apologized to the critics he targeted, claiming he was simply too passionate about the shows he was producing at the time.

“Those of you who know me know that I am a programming executive, very, very passionate about the shows that we decide to do, and the people who do them and the people who work on them,” Bloys said via Variety. “I want the shows to be great. I want people to love them. I want you all to love them. It’s very important to me what you all think of the shows. So when you think about mindset, and then think of 2020 and 2021. I’m home working from home, spending an unhealthy amount of time scrolling through Twitter and I come up with a very, very dumb idea to vent my frustration.”

Boys has now, oddly, found a less problematic way of dealing with negative reviews: directly DM-ing critics.

“Now if I take issue with something in a review or something I see, I DM many of you,” he told the room full of reporters. “I think that is probably a much healthier way to go about this.”

(Via Variety)

For the past three days, it seems like everyone — “everyone” being defined here as rap fans of a certain age and disposition — has been losing their minds over Ice Spice’s Halloween costume and performance at Power 105.1’s Powerhouse concert that night. Dressed as iconic 1930s cartoon character Betty Boop, Ice Spice’s short-cut dress is riling up old-school hip-hop heads as an emblem of the genre’s perceived decline in quality and class.

Which is utter horseshit.

Now, before this turns into yet another of hip-hop culture’s near-constant internecine generation wars, I want to make one thing clear: People are entitled to their opinions and the internet has been custom-designed over the past decade to ensure that everyone has a platform to share those opinions. But come on, man. It is truly an inane outlook to dumb all over a 21-year-old kid for doing what 21-year-old kids have done for at least the past 100 years.

Here’s an example of one of the crotchety, get-off-my-lawn-ass takes that have proliferated online since the performance. Veteran rapper Nikki D posted an Instagram response to the performance — along with a video of it, which… — writing, “You mean to tell me, this is true talent.. the Female genre of hip hop today is the ‘prostitution era’, fight me!!”

Okay, I will.

Perhaps the Germans have a word for the emotion this sort of thing evokes for me. I am amused, yes, at how silly it is to get so mad over someone’s HALLOWEEN COSTUME (cue Lindsay Lohan’s Mean Girls voiceover explaining the appeal of Halloween to just about anyone under 40), but I am also entirely disheartened to see “my” generation (okay, I’m technically an “old” millennial where Nikki is Gen X) turn into our boomer parents.

I’m old enough to remember when hip-hop — as a whole — was being painted with a broad brush. Devil music, they called it. To hear our elders tell it, rap music was solely responsible for a rise in violent crime, teen pregnancy, and general churlishness in young adults throughout the late ’80s and ’90s, blaming the music for everything from lewd dancing at parties to the Columbine shootings (they had a point about the churlishness, though).

And we pushed back, hard. In fact, so much of hip-hop’s anti-establishment, pro-shock value demeanor of the era (and since) has been a direct response to this tut-tutting from authority figures like Barbara Bush and C. Delores Tucker. If “F*ck The Police” — a righteous response to police brutality — was so bad, then the later gangsta rap only doubled down on the more garish elements of that song to clap back at those pearl-clutching haters.

Likewise, I’m not totally sure that Nikki — and the rest of her fellow over-50 hip-hop heads — remember tuning in at 3pm to watch rappers like Lil Kim and Foxy Brown flaunt their fannies on Rap City, but I sure do (not specifically, but they were on there). Rap heads of a certain age sure supported it back then — what’s changed?

And to be clear, this is not just Ice Spice they do it to. Cardi B, City Girls, Latto, Megan Thee Stallion, Nicki Minaj, and more have all fielded similar complaints, which have only gotten more and more strident in the past few years. Remember the absolute emotional breakdown people had over “WAP?” Snoop Dogg — THEE Snoop Dogg, who made “Ain’t No Fun” at the height of his popularity — insinuated Cardi and Meg had gone too far.

Now, screaming hypocrisy aside, Nikki’s statement did make some decent points. “Where’s her show production?” she wondered. “And for god sake PLEASE STOP singing over those studio vocals it’s not a live show at that point.” But couching valid performance criticism in slut shaming basically overshadows the good advice she’s giving.

For what it’s worth, I’ve been ambivalent about some of the newer rappers’ stage shows myself. The twerk breaks, generally speaking, have been crowd-pleasers, eliciting a pop at pretty much all the Cardi/Latto/Meg shows I’ve been to for work over the past five years. On the other hand, it’s pretty disappointing for me, having grown up watching A Tribe Called Quest, Little Brother, Missy Elliott, and yes, OG sex rappers like Kim and Fox put on true displays of stage presence, choreography, and personality — without backing tracks, mind you.

Would I love to see Ice Spice or Latto make it through an entire verse, let alone a song, without stopping to turn away from the audience (what used to be an onstage no-no) to shake their assets for a quick pop? Sure. But given how quickly today’s stars blow up without the prerequisite grind and slow climb that used to be standard artist development back in the day, I can’t say I blame them. There’s more competition and for an audience that knows what it wants, you give them what they came to see, not necessarily what online hecklers are going to nitpick about after the fact.

But to those online nitpickers: Chill out. Try to remember when you were a young adult being admonished by your elders for being too “fast,” for dressing “like a ho,” or for “showing too much skin.” Think about how bad that felt for you, and whether you want to pass that down. I’ve written extensively about how rap’s double standard hurts the genre as a whole; would you rather contribute to it or help make the genre better with good, empathetic advice, offered without judgment and aimed at helping today’s artists be the best they can be? Hopefully, it’s the latter.

Welcome to SNX DLX, your weekly roundup of the best sneakers to hit the internet. We’re in for a much lighter week this time around, especially in contrast to last week’s big battle between Bad Bunny and Drake’s signature sneakers. But this week isn’t without a signature celebrity sneaker. In fact, this week’s celebrity personality is arguably bigger and more revered than Drake and Bad Bunny combined. That’s right, we’re talking about Rihanna, who is dropping two more colorways for her PUMA Fenty collaboration.

Elsewhere, Nike and Supreme are linking up once again for three new dual-branded AF-1 colorways, Pharrell’s latest Adidas drop, and the main event — the Jordan 1 Royal Reimagined. So if you were hoping for a break from hard decisions, you’re going to have to wait for another week, because this isn’t it. Luckily, with this many great drops out there, you’re bound to land on a winner.

Let’s dive into the best sneaker drops of the week!

Nike Air VaporMax Moc Roam Light Stone and Luminous Green

Price: $220

If you’re looking too go laceless, the VaporMax Mocha Roam is all you. The sneaker features a lightweight slip-on design with a woven upper that puts a focus on comfort but still exudes a utilitarian vibe. And thanks to a combination of glowing green tones, the Mocha Roam comes across as futuristic loungewear.

The Nike Air VaporMax Moc Roam Light Stone and Luminous Green is set to drop on October 31st at 7:00 AM PST for a retail price of $220. Pick up a pair via the Nike SNKRS app.

Supreme x Nike Air Force 1 Baroque Brown/White/Black

Price: $118

Supreme is back baby! The brand has been fairly quiet this year in the footwear domain but as the year comes to a close we’re starting to see more and more Nike collaborations. This week brings a bare-bones take on the Air Force 1. Dropping in three colorways including an all-over Baroque Brown, white, or black, this AF-1 features a premium leather build with dual branding.

Truthfully it’s not flashy or groundbreaking but Supreme is kind of at the point now where it doesn’t really need to be, for better or worse. At the end of the day, this is a great slightly elevated take on the AF-1 — a legendary silhouette, and two legendary brands. You can’t go wrong.

The Supreme x Nike Air Force 1 Baroque Brown is set to drop on November 2nd at 11 AM PST for a retail price of $118. Pick up a pair at Supreme.

Fenty x PUMA Avanti L Club Navy/ DarkMyrtle

Price: $160

If you missed Rihanna’s first Fenty and Puma Avanti drop, now Is your chance to scoop up a pair. Hopefully, since this is the second drop the hype has died down slightly because the initial release sold out faster than most people could hit “checkout.”

The Avanti features an oil-treated upper, gold aglets, a foam wedge midsole, and debossed gold foil Fenty branding. It’s pretty much the most elevated and luxurious Puma has ever looked. The sneaker drops in two colorways, Club Navy and Dark Myrtle in a generous full-size run. Does Rihanna have the best celebrity sneakers right now? We think so!

The Fenty x PUMA Avanti L in Club Navy and Dark Myrtle is set to drop on November 2nd at 7 AM PDT for a retail price of $160. Pick up a pair via the PUMA webstore.

Nike SB Dunk Pro Wheat

Price: $115

If you’re digging on the earthy tones of the Supreme AF-1 collaboration but you lean more towards skatewear than streetwear, the SB Dunk Low Pro Wheat is for you.

This “pro” version of the sneaker features an extra durable upper that is designed to put up with intense abuse. The sneaker also features a Zoom Air unit for enhanced comfort and a padded tongue.

The Nike SB Dunk Pro Wheat is set to drop on November 3rd at 7:00 AM PST for a retail price of $115. Pick up a pair via the Nike SNKRS app or aftermarket sites like GOAT and Flight Club.

Adidas Humanrace Samba Aluminum/Orbit Green

Price: $180

Right now Adidas’ most popular silhouette is, without a doubt, the Samba. That feels insane to type, but it’s true, the Samba had a resurgence a few years back and it doesn’t seem like it’s ending anytime soon. This is probably why Pharrell’s Humanrace is taking a stab at the silhouette.

The Human Race version features a premium leather upper with an elongated folder tongue for some minor customization and a smooth suede T-toe.

The sneaker drops in an earthy Orbit Green and soft pastel Aluminum colorway. Both look great!

The Adidas Humanrace Samba Aluminum/Orbit Green is set to drop on November 3rd at 7:00 AM PDT for a retail price of $180. Pick up a pair via the Adidas CONFIRMED app or aftermarket sites like GOAT and Flight Club.

Nike Dunk Low Dusty Olive

Price: $120

Right now the fall color palette has taken over, which is great if you like warm earth tones, but we totally understand if you’re not feeling the vibe and miss brighter and more vivid colorways.

This Dunk Low Dusty Olive lets you have things both ways. It still features a fall-appropriate color palette, but uses Olive and Pro Gold details to help the sneakers pop.

The Nike Dunk Low Dusty Olive is set to drop on November 3rd at 7:00 AM PST for a retail price of $120. Pick up a pair via the Nike SNKRS app.

Nike Air Jordan 1 Royal Reimagined

Price: $180

I find it pretty funny that most of the sneakers dropping this week feature seasonal color palettes and exude warm vibes, and the Jordan 1 Royal Reimagined just goes ahead and says “f*ck that noise.”

This sneaker doesn’t care what month we’re in or what colors are popular right now, it’s a complete 180 from everything else dropping this week and you know what? We love that. These sneakers look great thanks to the winning combination of deep black and Royal Blue.

The sneaker features a mixed suede and leather upper with a padded high-cut color, and a Royal Blue outsole. It’s easily the best sneaker drop of the week.

The Nike Air Jordan 1 Royal Reimagined is set to drop on November 4th at 7:00 AM PST for a retail price of $180. Pick up a pair via the Nike SNKRS app or aftermarket sites like GOAT and Flight Club.

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Ice Spice has been under a microscope for a year-plus, tracing back to the TikTok virality and eventual pop cultural ubiquity of “Munch.” The Bronx, New York rapper’s appearances at the 2023 Met Gala and, most recently, the season 49 premiere of Saturday Night Live were widely applauded. But Ice Spice’s Halloween costume? Not across the board — although it made Uproxx’s “Best Halloween Costumes From Music Artists” list.

Ice Spice performed as Betty Boop during the annual Power 105.1 Powerhouse concert at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. She posted an Instagram carousel alongside the caption, “guess who ;*,” with the symbols presumably meant to convey a winky, kissing face.

As Ice Spice left the stage, she caught something thrown at her and smacked her bare booty. After the show, Ice Spice posted a photo of a King James Bible to her since-expired Instagram Story, writing, “why a fan gave me a bible after the show [laughing-crying emoji].”

While there were plenty of supportive comments on Ice Spice’s Instagram post, it would appear that Nikki D, the first-ever woman rapper signed to Def Jam, agreed with the anonymous Bible-gifting fan. She posted a video of Ice Spice’s performance alongside the unnecessarily critical caption, “Oh come TF on!!! You mean to tell me, this is true talent.. the Female genre of hip hop today is the ‘prostitution era’, fight me!! Notice the ONLY 2x’s the crowd reacts.. during the familiar ‘munch line’ and when she turns around to show her ass!! She’s one of the top female rappers out at the ‘moment’.. where’s her show production, rehearsal, and for god sake PLEASE STOP singing over those studio vocals it’s not a live show at that point. Can someone have @icespice manager get at me, this girl got 5 minutes left, and y’all gone blow it!!!”

For those unaware, Betty Boop is an iconic animated character dating created in the 1930s “as an archetype of Jazz Age culture,” according to Smithsonian Magazine. As seen on the official Betty Boop Instagram page, Jasmine Amy Rogers is set to star as Betty Boop in Boop! The Betty Boop Musical on Broadway at CIBC Theatre in Chicago from November 19 to December 24. Let’s all let ourselves imagine a scenario in which Ice Spice serves as Rogers’ standby.