ALL THE MUST COP SNEAKER DROPS IN MAY
From hyped collabs to retro throwbacks, this blog is going to keep you in the know and up to date on all the MASSIVE sneaker drops launching in May so you don't miss out on the dream pair you've been waiting for. We're serving up your favourite hyped Jordan and Nike raffles throughout the entire month so you can seriously elevate your 'fits.
THIS WEEKEND'S SNEAKER DROPS:
AIR JORDAN 1 RETRO HIGH OG "HERITAGE"
To start off the weekend, this Friday Culture Kings is releasing the iconic retro style in the Heritage. Comfortable, classic design is the cornerstone of iconic kicks like the Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG 'Heritage'. These Chicago-inspired shoes pay homage to MJ's heritage and have been remastered for the modern sneakerhead featuring genuine leather at the upper and a hidden Air-Sole unit in the heel for responsive, lightweight cushioning.
Available via Raffle Only
How to Enter: Download the Culture Kings App on iOS or Android to enter
Raffle Closes: 7:00am AEST Friday the 13th of May
View Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG "Heritage"
Inspired by the original that debuted in 1985, the Air Jordan 1 Low offers a clean, classic look that's familiar yet always fresh. It's made for casual mode, with an iconic design that goes with everything and never goes out of style. While this low-cut take on a modern-day Air Jordan 1 classic mimics the colour scheme of its predecessor to a T, it features a handful of unique material choices and branded embellishments that set it apart as well.
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Raffle Closes: 7:00am AEST Saturday the 14th of May
View Air Jordan 1 Low "Bred Toe"
Created for the hardwood but taken to the streets, the '80s b-ball icon returns with perfectly sheened overlays and original university colours. With its classic hoops design, the Nike Dunk High Retro channels '80s vintage back onto the streets while its padded, high-top collar adds an old-school look rooted in comfort. Dropping at Culture Kings in one of the most sought after Nike Dunk Hi colourways with that trending Cargo Khaki.
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Raffle Closes: 7:00am AEST Saturday the 14th of May
View Dunk Hi Retro "Cargo Khaki"
AIR JORDAN 1 MID "LIGHT CURRY"
Unique and timeless, the Air Jordan 1 Mid "Light Curry" follows in the footsteps of greatness with a refreshed colour combo to give it a new identity this season. This mid-top features everything you love about a traditional basketball style that has become iconic in the footwear industry. With a premium mixed leather upper, padded collar and tongue, and contrast colour-block detailing throughout. Topped with the legendary Jordan and Swoosh branding and textured stitching for that vintage look and feel.
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How to Enter: Download the Culture Kings App on iOS or Android to enter
Raffle Closes: 7:00am AEST Saturday the 14th of May
View Air Jordan 1 Mid "Light Curry"
NIKE DUNK LOW RETRO SE NEXT NATURE "SUN CLUB"
Another sunny, leisurely take on the Nike Dunk Low surfaces as part of the highly anticipated summer collection known as the Sun Club Pack. Already surfacing in alternate iterations as well as a plethora of Nike Sportswear models, the Sun Club is kicking its feet up once more with this sunny yellow and beach-ready tan sand colourway of the Dunk Low. It captures the same image of a relaxing man inside a hammock, while the Swoosh logo takes a dip into the ocean with the short fin emerging above the water level, with splashes of water rising upwards. The synthetic leather overlay sits against a hemp-like underlay coloured in a sail white and tan, while a grainy finish on the rubber outsole completes the look.
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How to Enter: Download the Culture Kings App on iOS or Android to enter
Raffle Closes: 7:00am AEST Saturday the 14th of May
View Nike Dunk Low Retro SE Next Nature "Sun Club"
Reminiscent of “Shadow” arrangements that’ve appeared on its taller counterpart, the upcoming sneaker indulges in a greyscale colour scheme across its smooth leather upper. Deviation, then, arrives via the iconic “Wings” logo on the lateral ankle flap and the detail stands out through its scarlet flair and slightly-glossy finish. Jumpman branding on the tongue and insole also indulge in the red colour, but forgo any shimmering coating. Underfoot, the mid-top silhouette rounds out its predominantly muted makeup with a white midsole/black outsole combination.
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How to Enter: Download the Culture Kings App on iOS or Android to enter
Raffle Closes: 7:00am AEST Saturday the 14th of May
View Air Jordan 1 Mid "Shadow"
KID'S NIKE DUNK LOW (GS) "NBA 75TH ANNIVERSARY CHICAGO"
CELEBRATE 75 YEARS OF HOOPS. Emerging from the class of '85, the low-top outfit finisher returns to honour the 75th anniversary of the league. Put your hands together for the harnesser of vintage hoops style, the one and only Nike Dunk Low Retro.
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How to Enter: Download the Culture Kings App on iOS or Android to enter
Raffle Closes: 7:00am AEST Saturday the 14th of May
View Kid's Nike Dunk Low (GS) NBA 75th Anniversary Chicago
MAY SNEAKER DROPS:
AIR JORDAN 1 MID "REVERSE BRED"
The Jumpman is remixing another beloved colourway. This time, they’re changing up the “Bred” yet again, flipping its colours for a look that’s new in a familiar way. The red half inches ahead by quite a bit, its bold finish applied atop the majority of the upper. Black, then, contrasts just adjacent, darkening the toe box, swoosh, ankle flaps, and counter. At all other points, the aforementioned hue fills in the blanks, dressing the leather paneling, branding, and outsole.
AIR JORDAN 1 MID "LIGHT SMOKE GREY"
The Air Jordan 1 Mid will be back putting a little spin on one of their most popular colourways in the Smoke Grey. Across many of the overlays, the same shade of grey takes the helm, layering over a backdrop dressed equally subdued. White is used atop the mid-panel and toe, both matching that of the laces and midsole adjacent. Behind — along the collar, tongue, and swoosh, specifically — black rounds out the palette. And while two of the three fixtures are mostly unembellished, the check deviates with a very subtle contrast stitching.
NIKE DUNK LOW RETRO NEXT NATURE "SEQUOIA" & "RIFT BLUE"
Over the past two years, Nike has made a concerted effort to improve on its eco-friendliness. Two of the achievements of this commitment has been more sustainable footwear, like the newly-surfaced Nike Dunk Low Next Nature in Sequoia and Rift Blue. Created from at least 50% recycled material, the upcoming pair boasts a number of details specifically geared for the colder months of the year. Reinforced nylon sets the stage for the suede and leather overlaid across the forefoot, mid-foot and heel.
WOMEN'S AIR JORDAN 3 RETRO "DARK MOCHA"
Immediately after its original debut in October 2001, the Air Jordan 3 Retro “Mocha” has been a low-key sleeper. Now in 2022, we get a new take on this modern-day colorway, inspired by Neapolitan ice-cream we get the Air Jordan 3 Retro in "Dark Mocha".
AIR JORDAN 12 RETRO "PLAYOFFS"
Originally released in 1997, the “Playoffs” was giving its nickname for the role it played during MJ’s magical run in the ’96-’97 postseason. Years later, the offering was brought back in 2004 and then again in 2012, both of which featured a spec relatively true to the original. The 2022 version, though, seems to bear a subtle difference, its hardware given a finish just slightly darker. Elsewhere, the features are much more accurate, donning black and white leathers, silver tabs, and red branding across the heel and tongue.
WOMEN'S AIR JORDAN 11 RETRO LOW "PURE VIOLET"
In the world of sneakers, nothing quite compares to the instant classic in the Air Jordan 11 Low. Every year, Jordan Brand unleashes a small batch of low-top 11s in April, May, and June, providing the stylish patent leather’ed sneaker in brand new colourways. Starting it all off in 2022 is the “Pure Violet”, a women’s exclusive.
WOMEN'S AIR JORDAN 1 MID SE "GREEN PYTHON"
The Air Jordan 1 Mid — especially in the past few years — has offered a number of colourways far more bold, more daring than that of the Retro High OG. And as you can tell by the image below, the Green Python does just that with the silhouette forgoing its usual leathers for python inspired leather in that bright green.
KIDS AIR JORDAN 1 MID (GS) "WASHED DENIM"
Unlike some of the Air Jordan 1 Mids most celebrated colourways, the upcoming sneakers abandon a “colourless,” smooth leather base in favour of a denim material covered in different wash patterns. As you can tell by the imagery below these are an instant classic waiting to happen in grade school sizing.
KIDS AIR JORDAN 6 RETRO (GS) "WASHED DENIM"
Lately, Nike has expressed a fascination with acid wash denim, as they’ve recently applied the fabric to many of their classics. The Air Jordan 6 will be the latest to join this trend in kids-exclusive size run. The denim, acid wash treatment creates dark streaks through the material, overlays atop a neutral-colored canvas making these kicks stand out in any crowd.
It's easy to see why May is one of the biggest months for sneaker drops this year with all these highly sought after sneaker drops! Don't forget to download the Culture Kings App on iOS or Android to get amongst this weekends raffles 🔥
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