Come on then, folks; it's time to help yourself to another POTM serving from the MORPRIME's friendly lab rats. Warning: this month's portion is extra hot.
Our top picks for this month come from Jordan and Awake NY. Their debut hookup pays homage to the enduring influence of New York City on basketball and street culture. First teased in June 2023, Awake NY's Air Ship effort lands with a pre-yellowed midsole (we know yellowing can be divisive, but we think it looks spot on here), swanky snakeskin overlays at the ankle collar, and co-branded hits throughout. Real head-turners.
The dynamic duo joined forces on a meticulously crafted wool-and-leather varsity jacket. Adorned with chenille patches on the chest and back, snakeskin embellishments on the sleeves, and intricate embroidery details. It's a stunner.
What other footwear have we picked this month? Let's see...
Berlin-based brand Overkill belatedly celebrated its 20th Anniversary with a trio of exclusive adidas Originals runners. Comprised of a ZX 6000, EQT Guidance, and Spiritain 2000, each pair has been specially selected and dressed with details that embody both brands. The ZX 6000 boasts blue hits – Overkill CEO Marc Leuschner's favourite colour. The EQT Guidance turns the clock back to 1992 with Adidas Radikal-inspired orange accents. And the Spiritain 2000 boasts pale green 3-stripes and 3M touches throughout. Here's to another 20 years of Overkill.
Adidas also treated us to another celebratory (or shall we say SHELL-abratory) collab with everyone's favourite crime-fighting, pizza-loving, half-shelled heroes. Honouring 40 years of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle action, Adidas overhauled its Superstar with a rubber toe shaped like a shell and textured leather to resemble Leonardo, Donatello, Raphael and Michelangelo's reptilian skin. Housed in action figure-inspired packaging and accompanied by an exclusive TMNT comic book – they're a collector's dream.
Another couple of pairs also caught our eye...
Firstly, Portuguese label Axel Arigato introduced us to the Satellite Runner. Inspired by space suits and inflatable structures and built with LWG-certified leather and supple suede, this handcrafted shoe is uber-premium. Secondly, Oakley treated us to the Icon Edge in a classic cream and navy combination. Lovely stuff.
Moving on from footwear to clothing now...
Stüssy's apparel collections never disappoint, and the label's latest capsule with American graphic designer David Carson is another brilliant effort. The pack sees two tees and a hoodie decorated with archival Stüssy imagery in David's unique visual style. Very, very nice.
Here's a pick for the casual connoisseurs: the Safari jumper. These jumpers were all the rage in the '80s, and now it's been reissued to introduce the iconic style to a new generation.
Shifting gears from fashion to film & tv…
There have been some incredible releases over the past month, and Dune: Part Two was always gonna make our picks. It's a feast for the senses – you've got Greig Fraser's incredible cinematography, Hans Zimmer's pulse-pounding score, and Butler's menacing performance as Feyd-Rautha. It might just be Denis Villeneuve's magnum opus. We'll intrusively bellow Lisan al Gaib until our obsession finally wanes.
And don't get us started on Shōgun. Every week we've been itching for the next instalment of the samurai series. What a show. It's not the only thing we've been watching on Disney+; our inner child is buzzing with X-Men '97. We never thought we'd see a revival of the animated series, but thank you very much, Marvel.
And here's a pick for the Warhammer fans. After years on the sidelines, the Kroot are back in a big way with the Warhammer 40,000: Tau Empire: Army Set: Kroot Hunting Pack. This massive box boasts 26 miniatures, including vicious Kroot Carnivores, monstrous Krootox Rampagers, and a Kroot War Shaper and Flesh Shaper to lead the pack. The box also includes a lore-packed 136-page hardback. It's not a want; it's a need.
Finally, from one footwear-focused community to another, we've been digging A vintage footwear fanzine from the Spanish group Krumble. Issue 4 is available now. Get your orders in; you won't be disappointed.
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