👀 Sneaker of the Week: Nigel Sylvester x Air Jordan 1 Low OG “Nitro”

🔥 The Weekly Lace-Up: Giannis’s new Nike Giannis Freak 7, Terror Squad’s latest nostalgia-inspired Nike Air Force 1 collab, and an official release date for the highly covetable Undefeated x Air Jordan 4

📸 Kick Flick: Lil Yachty teases new Concrete Boys x Nike Air Force 1 collab

Each week, we’ll select one standout pair, be it a classic, sleeper, new drop, or something with a story worth telling. Plus, Chase will give his verdict.

This week, we’ve tapped…

In this issue, we’ll be exploring the Nigel Sylvester x Air Jordan 1 Low OG “Nitro”

In a world where most collaborators are incredibly lucky to design one great shoe, Nigel Sylvester is gearing up for the release of his second acclaimed project this year. The Air Jordan 1 Low OG “Nitro” arrives August 2nd, following the success of his “Brick by Brick” Air Jordan 4 from earlier this spring.

Built with pre-scuffed leather uppers, a Sail-colored Swoosh and midsole, and Nigel’s signature “Bike Air” branding on the tongue and insole, the “Nitro” blends BMX grit with vintage Jordan DNA. A classic Wings logo on the heel and a special “Jordan Biking Co. 2017” mark inside round out the story-driven design.

Sylvester is easily one of the most exciting Jordan Brand/Nike collaborators right now—top two or three for sure. The “Brick by Brick” was hugely well-received and will go down as one of the best Jordan 4 releases of 2025. His earlier releases—the Air Jordan 1 in 2018, the Nike Air Ship in 2023 (a gem), and the Air Jordan 4 RM in 2024—have steadily built his legacy.

Now, with the Jordan 1 Low OG “Nitro,” that legacy feels firmly established. Sylvester’s BMX-inspired spin on iconic Jordans is to performance grit what Virgil Abloh’s “DIY” approach was to deconstruction—distinct, personal, and era-defining.

The Nigel Sylvester x Air Jordan 1 Low OG “Nitro” releases on August 2nd through select Jordan Brand retailers and Nike.com. Pricing for the Air Jordan 1 Low OG is set at $160.

Giannis Antetokounmpo’s newest signature shoe—the Nike Giannis Freak 7—is here. Set to debut in a fiery “Ignition” colorway on July 29, the model is designed to match Giannis’s dynamic play.

The Freak 7 features a specially-tooled outsole built to support his signature Eurostep. It also introduces a full-length Cushlon 3.0 midsole, marking the first time this cushioning tech appears in a Nike Basketball shoe. Visually, the Freak 7 draws inspiration from traditional Greek sandals, blending Giannis’s heritage with high-performance basketball footwear design. 

With bold styling cues and cutting-edge tech, the Freak 7 is built to keep up with Giannis—and anyone chasing greatness. Buy them now →

Two years after Fat Joe debuted the Terror Squad x Nike Air Force 1 Low “University Red” at the 2023 BET Awards, the shoe is finally set for a retail release on August 1. This bold, two-tone white and red colorway is the latest addition to a growing lineup of TS-inspired Forces—paying homage to both Fat Joe’s early-2000s Friends & Family Air Force 1s and the silhouette’s golden era. Buy them now →

After launching a microsite in early July to build anticipation for the return of its legendary Air Jordan 4 collaboration, Undefeated has now confirmed an official release date: August 2nd. Nearly 20 years after its original debut, the Undefeated x Air Jordan 4—widely considered one of the greatest sneaker collaborations of all time—is set to make its long-awaited return. First released in 2005 in an ultra-limited run of just 72 pairs, the coveted olive-and-orange colorway is back in 2025, updated with subtle modifications that further cement its legacy.

This time around, the Undefeated x Jordan 4 will feature the model’s classic “Nike Air” branding on the heel and outsole. The new Undefeated 4 has already made a few notable appearances—spotted on the feet of Corteiz founder Clint Ogbenna at Paris Fashion Week, Lil Yachty, and Union’s owner Chris Gibbs.

Additional details are expected to surface in the weeks leading up to the pair’s August 2nd release. Keep it locked to the Culture Kicks newsletter to stay up-to-date on the latest.

Weeks after the final performance of his legendary career—at the Back to the Beginning benefit concert in Birmingham, England—Ozzy Osbourne passed away at the age of 76 on July 22nd. The concert served as a farewell show for Ozzy and his band, Black Sabbath. In celebration of the event, adidas created exclusive Friends & Family colorways of the adidas Birmingham.

Limited to just 121 pairs—an homage to Birmingham’s area code—the shoe features premium materials, tonal black uppers with contrasting purple accents, and subtle co-branding that nods to both the city and the Prince of Darkness himself. In a fitting touch, the date of Ozzy’s final concert is inscribed on the inner side of the tongue.

Ozzy leaves behind an unrivaled legacy in both music and pop culture. And now, thanks to this ultra-rare sneaker, the Black Sabbath frontman is forever immortalized in sneaker history, too.

Lil Yachty’s Concrete Boys x Nike Air Force 1 Low has emerged as one of 2025’s most hyped sneaker collaborations. Following the early 2000s-inspired “Lucky Green” and “White/Midnight Navy” releases, the retro basketball silhouette looks poised to continue its momentum. Most recently, a new “Black/Red” colorway was teased in Yachty’s I Need Meds music video, sparking speculation about what’s next in the rapper’s creative partnership with Nike. As Lil Boat continues to push the boundaries of style and nostalgia, fans can expect more heat from this standout collaboration.