Despite the ASICS GEL-Lyte III celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2021, it seems the split tongue-donning design Nike Outlet has some unfinished business, as it’s set to release in two colorways inspired by the subway systems in Tokyo and New York City in collaboration with atmos. Far from both brands’ first time working with each other, the upcoming capsule takes quite direct approach to the collaborative theme. Each upper on the GEL-Lyte III duo is covered in a high-quality leather that features a Google Maps-like print of both aforementioned public transit systems. The Tokyo-dedicated pair features kanji at the tip of the toe, as well as a predominantly white makeover, whereas the offering honoring the “Big Apple” indulges in a darker color palette. Sole units between both atmos x ASICS designs also differ, as the Tokyo Metro’s map is accompanied by a slightly-yellowed midsole.

Delays have afflicted sneaker releases for the past two years, Air Force 1 Shoes making it difficult to mention any date with full confidence. Holidays, in Nike’s case, are especially problematic, as shoes like the Dunk Low “St. Patrick’s Day” and Air Force 1 “Year of the Tiger” have missed their mark by over a month. The Dunk Low “Halloween,” which is slated to drop April 1st, is similarly late — or, rather, quite a few months early. A preemptive way of getting into the spirit, the colorway leverages classic Halloween signatures. Orange dresses the Swoosh as well as the lining and tongue, while black darkens the leather overlays across the toe, profile, and heel. And the latter fixtures, aside from referencing the night, camoflauge the eyes that are drawn all across in near invisible ink. The base is then rendered in a standard white neutral, matching that of the midsole but not the glow-in-the-dark outsole underfoot.

As Nike continues down the holiday checklist of sneaker releases, a first look at the upcoming Nike LeBron 19 “Easter” arrives. Dressed in a familiar palette of softened pastel hues, this upcoming April release exudes the fun and festivity of the holiday in a clear-cut format. Purple, light yellow, Keen Shoes For Women and a faint sky blue dress up the LeBron 19’s build, although there seems to be a lack of a direct call-out to the holiday. Typically we’d see some easter eggs – literally – but it appears that Nike has chosen apt colors to finish the story. A release date for the Nike LeBron 19 “Easter” hasn’t been revealed, but we expect a drop on or around the April 17th holiday. However, as ongoing supply chain issues continue to send release calendars into disarray, we wouldn’t be surprised if these get postponed all the way into May.