Nike has Hyperfuse, adidas has SprintFrame/SprintWeb, Reebok has . . . VibeTech? If you didn’t have any images and someone told you that RBK’s latest basketball shoe was called the ThermalVibe, you might reasonably deduce that they’re some kind of featherweight heat-bonded design. And even once you know that VibeTech is set to compliment the ZigTech lineup, it’s still reasonable to see ‘Reebok ThermalVibe’ and expect a laminated upper, but this model in fact goes for a more traditional leather build with synthetic inserts. Does the new cushioning platform suggest these can compete with John Wall’s signature next year? Click through to see more of this white/blue ThermalVibe Air Max 90 VT Womens and look for them at select Reebok retailers soon. via SM
One of the more senior members of the Nike Basketball club is the age-old Bruin, set to arrive in December in this ‘VNTG’ -styled release. While we’ve seen plenty of Bruins release in this manner, a closer look reveals a unique quilted diamond upper of sorts with stitched banner stripes just below the belly of the Swoosh. This VNTG release is is currently open for pre-order at luisaviaroma, but could this point to more Nike Sportswear renditions of the Bruin for Fall/Holiday? Check out the extra angles of this classic below and let us know what you think.