As every week, the sneaker world has been marked by numerous announcements. Between new designs and reinterpretations, there has been movement. Details!
The Air Force 1, the dad shoe version Gen Z?
Gen Z has decided: the Nike Air Force 1 is now a dad shoe. After years of dominating the market, the classic white sneaker is seen as basic, even outdated. Launched in 1982, the Air Force 1 has crossed four decades, establishing itself on both NBA courts and in hip-hop culture. Available in hundreds of colorways and collaborations, it remains one of Nike's flagship models, a symbol of a rich history and an ever-present influence, even if its place in youth trends has evolved.
Stephen Curry leaves Under Armour
It's the end of an era for Under Armour. After thirteen years of collaborations, the brand loses its most iconic ambassador: Stephen Curry. Since 2013, the Golden State Warriors' point guard has launched twelve models in his name, and the thirteenth, scheduled for February 2026, will mark the official conclusion of this partnership. The Curry Brand will continue to exist, but Curry will become a free agent in the sneaker market, ready to forge new paths. A turning point in the basketball world, where few athletes have been as closely linked to a brand as the Chef.
Gorpcore takes to new heights with Carhartt and Salomon
Carhartt and Salomon are taking on gorpcore. After a first collaboration in 2022 on the Shelter CSWP, the two partners join forces to create the X-ALP, a pair where robustness and technicality meet. Sturdy leather, reinforced technical materials, rubber, and Contagrip traction: everything is designed to withstand the distance. A camo touch, some metallic details, minimalist co-branding, and the pair finds its balance between altitude and metropolis. Meet on December 18, 2025 on the Salomon website. Be quick!
The Nike Zoom Skylon 11 sprints into the future
Staying true to its desire to bring forgotten models back to light, Nike is preparing the return of a silhouette long left aside: the Zoom Skylon 11. Before the Skylon 2 became the flagship of the series (driven by its gradient aesthetic and its collaboration with Fear of God in 2022), the other models in the family had been discreet, until they completely disappeared from shelves. Launched in the late 2000s, the Skylon 11 represented the Swoosh's vision for a lightweight, breathable, and dynamic stride. Its Zoom Air cushioning offered a natural running feel, counter to the maximalism that dominated running at the time. In 2026, the sportswear brand plans a reissue that will respect this heritage while offering five new colorways available on Nike.
Adidas unveils the next ClimaCool era
The brand with the three stripes continues to push the limits of its 3D printing technology. In 2026, adidas plans to expand its ClimaCool range, confirming the central place of this silhouette in the Futurecraft ecosystem. After the first fully printed ClimaCool at the end of 2024, the presentation of prototypes has allowed a glimpse of the next step in this technological advancement. A step where 3D printing no longer only serves the sole but also redefines the very structure of design. Among the models unveiled, two silhouettes stand out. On one side: the FutureCool which swaps the one-piece printed upper for an exoskeleton-style architecture to provide targeted support and enhanced comfort. On the other, the FutureCraft X, a pair that pushes the use of printed filaments even further while integrating textile zones to free up foot movement even more.
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