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The sneaker industry is like an ever-changing tapestry that shifts and turns every minute. At Ox Street, we always strive keep on top of the latest trends, so to keep you locked in we're introducing our latest segment, Trendy Tuesdays! Every week, we'll be selecting one of the most hyped crazes in the game right now and handpicking five sneakers from five different brands that you should cop if you want to take part. If you think of any other trends that you think should have been on this list, make sure to let us know over on Instagram and don't forget to follow us as well for the best content that the Asian sneaker community has to offer!
To kick it all off, we'll be taking on the ever-popular techwear aesthetic. A topic that we have covered extensively in the past, this style first surfaced in Asia around 2006 and 2007 and is still gaining traction even today thanks to Japanese designers such as Chitose Abe and Yohji Yamamoto.
Placing a special focus on utilitarian clothing, one thing that links all techwear sneakers is the fact that they're all "Triple Black." One of the most versatile colorways out there, you can literally rock these with absolutely anything. So whether you're a hardcore sneaker collector or you're searching for your very first pair, make sure to read on to find five all-black kicks that you should add to your rotation today.
You just can't talk about "Triple Black" sneakers without bringing up the New Balance 2002R Protection Pack "Phantom." Originally released back in 2021, this was part of the collection that made New Balance as hyped as it is now. Taking on the 2010 silhouette, Chinese footwear designer Yue Wu applied a deconstructed aesthetic to it that offered a contemporary take on the classic. Working on top of an engineered mesh base, it's overlaid by a series of jagged suede panels that's unlike anything that's ever been done before. All of this sits on top of an ABZORB midsole that has been pre-aged for a futuristic artifact-inspired aesthetic.
The stealthiest sneaker that Chitose Abe has ever released, the sacai x Nike VaporWaffle "Black Gum" dropped in 2022 to much acclaim. Outfitted in nylon, leather, and suede, this has been designed to take on absolutely everything. The Japanese designer has also added her signature deconstructed aesthetic to the shoe, so not only will you find two Swooshes across the sidewalls, you'll also find double the tongues, lacing systems, and even midsoles for a look that is quite literally twice as nice. Just to make things even more interesting, all of this sits on top of a toothy gum rubber outsole for added traction with every step.
Even though Kanye West's partnership with adidas is officially over, you can still buy the hottest colorways here at Ox Street, including the Yeezy Boost 350 V2 "Black." Regarded by many Ye fans to be the best sneaker that he's ever launched, it's easy to see why. With a sock-like Primeknit upper, 3M laces, and a monofilament mesh stripe that shoots through the sidewalls, it features all the YZY bells and whistles that you could ask for. A single line of red stitching runs through the heel tab, and all of this sits on top of an adidas Boost midsole that's as comfortable as it gets.
The latest sneaker to drop as part of La Flame's Cactus Jack line, the Travis Scott x Air Jordan 1 Low OG "Black Phantom" is already being touted as the American artist's best Jordan collaboration yet. Done up in all-black, it's crafted from a luxurious leather and suede combination and contrasted with crisp white stitching throughout. The world-renowned winged basketball insignia is haphazardly stitched around the left heel, while a never-before-seen bee symbol makes its way to the right one. If you want a fiery pop of color, these AJ 1s come with a pair of red laces straight out of the box.
And last but not least, we have the adidas Ultra 4D "Triple Black." A futuristic take on the classic Ultra Boost, it features the same stretchy Primeknit upper but boasts a completely redesigned midsole underfoot. Made using the German sportswear brand's ground-breaking 4D technology, hundreds of little structs make up the unit for comfort and cushioning that's on another dimension.
