- by mark haddon
AIR JORDAN 3 RETRO OG 'SEOUL' £300
Returning for the first time since its 2018 debut, the Air Jordan 3 “Seoul” makes a comeback in a fresh iteration while staying true to the original’s tribute to South Korea. Originally launched to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the 1988 Seoul Olympics, this updated release retains the core design elements that made the pair a grail for collectors.
The sneaker is crafted with premium white tumbled leather, delivering the same high-quality finish as the original. Iconic elephant print overlays feature at the toe and heel, maintaining the classic Jordan 3 aesthetic. Paying homage to the South Korean flag, black, red, and blue accents reappear at the eyelets, preserving the symbolic colour scheme.
One key update for 2025 is found on the tongue: the previous edition featured the South Korean flag on the right shoe, but the new version opts for matching Jumpman logos on both tongues. This subtle shift brings a more unified look while still nodding to the cultural inspiration behind the design.
A limited-edition drop, the 2025 Air Jordan 3 “Seoul” blends heritage and exclusivity with refined updates, ensuring its place as both a collector’s piece and a wearable tribute to international sport and style.
The sneaker is crafted with premium white tumbled leather, delivering the same high-quality finish as the original. Iconic elephant print overlays feature at the toe and heel, maintaining the classic Jordan 3 aesthetic. Paying homage to the South Korean flag, black, red, and blue accents reappear at the eyelets, preserving the symbolic colour scheme.
One key update for 2025 is found on the tongue: the previous edition featured the South Korean flag on the right shoe, but the new version opts for matching Jumpman logos on both tongues. This subtle shift brings a more unified look while still nodding to the cultural inspiration behind the design.
A limited-edition drop, the 2025 Air Jordan 3 “Seoul” blends heritage and exclusivity with refined updates, ensuring its place as both a collector’s piece and a wearable tribute to international sport and style.
NIKE X TRAVIS SCOTT ZOOM FIELD JAXX £155
Travis Scott continues his creative partnership with Nike through the release of the Zoom Field Jaxx, a bold reinterpretation of retro athletic footwear. Inspired by vintage Land Shark football cleats, the silhouette merges nostalgic design with modern streetwear cues, delivering a unique hybrid aesthetic.
The upper construction features a breathable mesh base layered with premium suede overlays, giving the sneaker both structure and textural depth. The colour palette leans heavily into earthy brown tones – a recurring theme in Travis Scott’s footwear collaborations – with deep hues extending across the Swoosh, laces, lining, and the sculpted midsole.
Function meets form with performance elements such as a forefoot strap for added lockdown, ventilated mesh side panels, and full-length Zoom Air cushioning, ensuring comfort alongside stylistic flair. Finishing touches include Cactus Jack branding at the heel, a signature detail that cements the collab’s identity.
Positioned at the intersection of sport, style, and music culture, the Zoom Field Jaxx x Travis Scott reflects both Nike’s archival influence and the rapper’s distinct design language, making it a standout drop in this year’s sneaker calendar.
The upper construction features a breathable mesh base layered with premium suede overlays, giving the sneaker both structure and textural depth. The colour palette leans heavily into earthy brown tones – a recurring theme in Travis Scott’s footwear collaborations – with deep hues extending across the Swoosh, laces, lining, and the sculpted midsole.
Function meets form with performance elements such as a forefoot strap for added lockdown, ventilated mesh side panels, and full-length Zoom Air cushioning, ensuring comfort alongside stylistic flair. Finishing touches include Cactus Jack branding at the heel, a signature detail that cements the collab’s identity.
Positioned at the intersection of sport, style, and music culture, the Zoom Field Jaxx x Travis Scott reflects both Nike’s archival influence and the rapper’s distinct design language, making it a standout drop in this year’s sneaker calendar.
ADIDAS X 100 THIEVES SAVAGE £130
In a collaboration that unites the worlds of esports, entertainment, and streetwear, adidas teams up with gaming lifestyle brand 100 Thieves for the release of the Savage sneaker. This partnership continues adidas' push into digital culture, merging gaming aesthetics with fashion-forward performance design.
The Savage silhouette is a retro trail-inspired sneaker, updated with futuristic elements that reflect 100 Thieves' bold visual identity. Standout features include the brand’s signature reflective camo pattern, striking red co-branded logos, and a translucent frosted outsole that reinforces the sneaker’s street-meets-tech appeal.
A key functional detail is the toggle-drawcord closure, offering quick adjustment and a modern twist on traditional lacing systems. The upper’s layered construction references ‘90s rugged outdoor sneakers, yet its streamlined execution makes it suited for both lifestyle wear and urban environments.
Blending nostalgic grit with contemporary energy, the adidas x 100 Thieves Savage sneaker is a reflection of the evolving relationship between sportswear and digital culture — a must-watch release for gamers and sneaker enthusiasts alike.
The Savage silhouette is a retro trail-inspired sneaker, updated with futuristic elements that reflect 100 Thieves' bold visual identity. Standout features include the brand’s signature reflective camo pattern, striking red co-branded logos, and a translucent frosted outsole that reinforces the sneaker’s street-meets-tech appeal.
A key functional detail is the toggle-drawcord closure, offering quick adjustment and a modern twist on traditional lacing systems. The upper’s layered construction references ‘90s rugged outdoor sneakers, yet its streamlined execution makes it suited for both lifestyle wear and urban environments.
Blending nostalgic grit with contemporary energy, the adidas x 100 Thieves Savage sneaker is a reflection of the evolving relationship between sportswear and digital culture — a must-watch release for gamers and sneaker enthusiasts alike.
Nike Shox TL £155.00
Reviving a cult classic from the early 2000s, Nike reintroduces the Shox TL in a JD-exclusive Black colourway with striking Metallic Silver and Varsity Maze accents. Staying true to the original 2003 design, this updated release features a lightweight mesh upper paired with a durable TPU cage, delivering that signature tech-runner aesthetic.
The sneaker is equipped with full-length Shox cushioning, a hallmark of the Shox series, providing responsive impact absorption and comfort during all-day wear. A secure lace fastening ensures a snug fit, while the rubber outsole offers reliable grip and traction on various surfaces.
Finished with classic Nike branding at the tongue, sidewall, and heel, this pair blends heritage design with modern comfort, making it a standout addition to any streetwear rotation.
Exclusively available at JD Sports, the Shox TL combines nostalgia, innovation, and performance-driven style.
The sneaker is equipped with full-length Shox cushioning, a hallmark of the Shox series, providing responsive impact absorption and comfort during all-day wear. A secure lace fastening ensures a snug fit, while the rubber outsole offers reliable grip and traction on various surfaces.
Finished with classic Nike branding at the tongue, sidewall, and heel, this pair blends heritage design with modern comfort, making it a standout addition to any streetwear rotation.
Exclusively available at JD Sports, the Shox TL combines nostalgia, innovation, and performance-driven style.
NEW BALANCE X AURALEE 475 £130
Auralee and New Balance team up to bring back the often-overlooked 475 silhouette, offering a sophisticated reinterpretation of the classic ‘80s trail runner. Staying true to both brands’ design codes, the sneaker merges Auralee’s refined minimalism with New Balance’s performance-driven craftsmanship.
Constructed with mesh underlays and premium suede overlays across the mudguard, quarter panel, and heel, the 475 retains its rugged roots while adopting a sleek, modern aesthetic. Branding is kept tasteful, with subtle nods to heritage including the leather heel tab, co-branded tongue, and a textured ‘N’ logo that references New Balance’s legacy.
Underfoot, the shoe is equipped with a low-profile polyurethane rim and C-CAP foam midsole, ensuring durability and everyday comfort whether on city pavements or light trails. This collaboration reintroduces the 475 as an elevated, functional sneaker that balances archival influence with contemporary design.
Constructed with mesh underlays and premium suede overlays across the mudguard, quarter panel, and heel, the 475 retains its rugged roots while adopting a sleek, modern aesthetic. Branding is kept tasteful, with subtle nods to heritage including the leather heel tab, co-branded tongue, and a textured ‘N’ logo that references New Balance’s legacy.
Underfoot, the shoe is equipped with a low-profile polyurethane rim and C-CAP foam midsole, ensuring durability and everyday comfort whether on city pavements or light trails. This collaboration reintroduces the 475 as an elevated, functional sneaker that balances archival influence with contemporary design.
adidas Originals Munchen £90.00
A timeless staple with roots in classic terrace culture, the adidas Originals München sneakers return in a JD-exclusive Clear Sky and Dark Blue colourway. Crafted with a smooth and durable leather upper, the silhouette stays true to its heritage with premium finishes and a streamlined profile.
Built for both comfort and style, the sneakers feature a secure lace fastening, padded collar, and a grippy gum rubber outsole that nods to their indoor training origins while ensuring solid traction. The signature 3-Stripes and Trefoil branding add authentic adidas flair, making this a strong pick for fans of retro sportswear and modern street style alike.
Blending clean lines with iconic design cues, the München remains a go-to for everyday wear with an old-school edge.
Built for both comfort and style, the sneakers feature a secure lace fastening, padded collar, and a grippy gum rubber outsole that nods to their indoor training origins while ensuring solid traction. The signature 3-Stripes and Trefoil branding add authentic adidas flair, making this a strong pick for fans of retro sportswear and modern street style alike.
Blending clean lines with iconic design cues, the München remains a go-to for everyday wear with an old-school edge.
Air Max SNDR Off-Noir and Diffused Blue £174.99
First introduced in 1999 as a forward-thinking performance runner, the Nike Air Max SNDR returns with a futuristic edge and bold design updates. Retaining its distinctive silhouette, the sneaker features reflective paneling, a zip-up shroud, and technical detailing that continues to push the boundaries of conventional sneaker design.
Underfoot, the SNDR is powered by Max Air cushioning in the heel and Nike Air in the forefoot, delivering responsive comfort and support whether you're on the move or off-duty. Unzipping the upper reveals the number "6453" – a subtle detail referencing the last four digits of Nike’s global office phone numbers, spelling out N-I-K-E on a keypad.
Innovative in both form and function, the Air Max SNDR merges archival DNA with a progressive spirit, making it a standout addition to Nike’s modern Air Max lineup.
Underfoot, the SNDR is powered by Max Air cushioning in the heel and Nike Air in the forefoot, delivering responsive comfort and support whether you're on the move or off-duty. Unzipping the upper reveals the number "6453" – a subtle detail referencing the last four digits of Nike’s global office phone numbers, spelling out N-I-K-E on a keypad.
Innovative in both form and function, the Air Max SNDR merges archival DNA with a progressive spirit, making it a standout addition to Nike’s modern Air Max lineup.
Crep Protect Spray £12.00
Crep Protect’s Rain and Stain Shoe Care Spray is the kind of product every sneaker lover—or anyone who steps outside—should have on hand. Designed to safeguard your footwear from the unexpected, this high-performance spray creates an invisible, breathable shield that repels water, stains, and everyday grime without altering the look or feel of your shoes.
From suede to mesh, canvas to leather, the versatility of the spray makes it suitable for virtually any material, and it’s perfect for keeping kicks looking fresh regardless of weather or wear. Liquids bead and roll off treated surfaces, and any dirt left behind wipes away with minimal effort—no scrubbing, no stress.
With protection lasting up to two weeks per application, it’s a simple, effective solution for keeping your rotation in peak condition. Whether you’re navigating city streets or festival fields, Crep Protect’s Rain and Stain Spray delivers reliable defence and peace of mind in a single spritz.
From suede to mesh, canvas to leather, the versatility of the spray makes it suitable for virtually any material, and it’s perfect for keeping kicks looking fresh regardless of weather or wear. Liquids bead and roll off treated surfaces, and any dirt left behind wipes away with minimal effort—no scrubbing, no stress.
With protection lasting up to two weeks per application, it’s a simple, effective solution for keeping your rotation in peak condition. Whether you’re navigating city streets or festival fields, Crep Protect’s Rain and Stain Spray delivers reliable defence and peace of mind in a single spritz.
