An easy argument can be made that London-based END. has the best Salomon XT-6 collaborations in the game. While gorpcore enthusiasts have come to appreciate the French sportswear brand’s in-line offerings, END. has nailed it thus far with their two mushroom-themed XT-6 colorways inspired by the history of foraging.

In 2025, END. will be celebrating its 20th Anniversary, doing so with a string of collaborations from several imprints who have seen the multi-brand retailer’s value to the world. Salomon will indeed be returning, and based on END’s own Instagram leak, it might be the first up in this milestone year.

A first look at their next XT-6 partnership has been revealed, showing a strong silver/black/grey upper with accents of a lush green on the tongue stripe and outsole. Their own namesake is seen at the upper pull-tab, while the outsole shows off a pattern of sorts that could continue the foraging theme.

Firm release details and Draw info has yet to be announced, so stay tuned for updates.

WWE entered a new era on January 6th, drawing 17,000 fans to the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles for the inaugural episode of Monday Night Raw on Netflix. The program was about as star-studded as they come, with fan favorites in The Rock, John Cena, and The Undertaker all appearing alongside the defining superstar of the modern day, none of whom shine brighter than Roman Reigns.

If you’re a pro wrestling fan as well as a sneakerhead, chance are that when the Roman’s music hits, your eyes automatically gravitate to his feet. Although Nike Inc. hasn’t officially announced a partnership, Reigns exclusively wears Nikes and Air Jordans during all his segments and always brings out his very best on the biggest stages. January 6th was no exception, with Reigns breaking out Nike Kobe 9 Protro customs designed by @CoesSneakers.

The one-of-one sneaker uses the Kobe 9 “Halo” as the base, embellished by a dyed red knit upper and a slew of athlete-specific detailing. The red, black, and white color scheme is tied to Roman’s association with The Bloodline, which in short is a WWE storyline centered around the legendary Anoaʻi family out of Samoa.

Roman Reigns defeated his cousin Solo Sikoa for the Ula Fala at Raw on Netflix, becoming the undisputed “Tribal Cheif” of the Anoaʻi family as a result. The Rock, also Roman’s cousin, draped the symbol of prestige over his neck as a sign of acknowledgement after the match.

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Andrew Rizzo, Junior Editor

Andrew Rizzo is an editor at Sneaker News based out of New York City. His primary interests include Air Jordan, Nike ACG, Nike Air Max, and New Balance footwear. Prior to joining Sneaker News, Andrew covered youth sports for several outlets and worked at one of the world’s top performance marketing agencies. He hails from Astoria, Queens and is a huge New York sports fan, particularly when it comes to the Knicks and Yankees.

The Nike Dunk Low is a model that could admittedly use a break, with Nike announcing plans to reduce stock in order to make way for new models and retro offerings. While it’s only a matter of time before Nike makes true on that promise, the past few months have seen the Peter Moore classic continue to release in quantities that far outpace demand. In any case, if you’re among those still rocking Dunks in 2025, you’d be pressed to find a more versatile colorway than this “Light Smoke Grey” look.

Just like the black and white “Panda” Dunk, the “Light Smoke Grey” colorway keeps versatility top-of-mind with a simple greyscale mix. The titular color appears on the overlays, lining, and outsole, while the base layer and midsole clean up in white.

The “Light Smoke Grey” Dunk Low is available now via the Nike website, retailing for the usual $115 price. Our “Where To Buy” section below contains purchase links if you’re interested in scooping up a pair.

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Andrew Rizzo, Junior Editor

Andrew Rizzo is an editor at Sneaker News based out of New York City. His primary interests include Air Jordan, Nike ACG, Nike Air Max, and New Balance footwear. Prior to joining Sneaker News, Andrew covered youth sports for several outlets and worked at one of the world’s top performance marketing agencies. He hails from Astoria, Queens and is a huge New York sports fan, particularly when it comes to the Knicks and Yankees.

Stephen Curry’s first game of 2025 was one to remember. The three-point shooting GOAT went a perfect 8/8 from behind the arc against the Philadelphia 76ers, falling just one basket short of the NBA record for most made threes without a miss in a 139-105 Warriors win.

On-foot for the occasion was the UA Curry 12 “Year Of The Snake,” set to release exclusively in the Asia Pacific on January 9th. The holiday-themed colorway tributes the Chinese zodiac with a black snakeskin upper and a lenticular tongue that alternates between the Curry Brand Splash logo and Chinese characters reading “2025 Year Of The Snake.” A translucent heel counter gives way to a gold snakeskin pattern underneath, matched by black/gold laces and scattered gold flakes on the UA Flow portion of the midsole. Rounding out the delivery, the design alludes to traditional Lunar New Year festival garb with red treatments underfoot.

As mentioned, the UA Curry 12 “Year Of The Snake” will be available exclusively in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region on January 9th, 2025. It remains to be seen if there will be a global release, but know that this article as well as our Sneaker Release Dates page will display any and all updates as they come in.

Steering focus to another YOTS shoe, check out the “Eggplant” Kobe 5 Year Of The Mamba also releasing January 9th.

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Andrew Rizzo, Junior Editor

Andrew Rizzo is an editor at Sneaker News based out of New York City. His primary interests include Air Jordan, Nike ACG, Nike Air Max, and New Balance footwear. Prior to joining Sneaker News, Andrew covered youth sports for several outlets and worked at one of the world’s top performance marketing agencies. He hails from Astoria, Queens and is a huge New York sports fan, particularly when it comes to the Knicks and Yankees.

Salehe Bembury‘s ongoing relationship with New Balance can be credited for the brand’s revival in the lifestyle market in recent years. His wild, colorful takes on NB icons has yielded polarizing results to its benefit as he’s championed himself as one of the more eccentric minds in the world of footwear.

That’s why his next collaboration with New Balance is such a surprise, because it resembles something closer to a “GR” rather than a true Salehe design. It’s clad in a light olive suede with cream and pecan accents on the midsole, light grey mesh base layering, and grey interiors and soles. The only distinguishable feature is the Bembury name embroidered onto the billboard-esque tongue.

While there has yet to be an official teaser announcement on this collaboration, retailer A Ma Maniere just launched their EQL raffle (enter the raffle below) for the release, pointing to a likely January drop for $275.

Looking at the larger picture of the Salehe Bembury footwear ecosystem, his work with Crocs continues, while the first stages of his partnership with PUMA are expected to debut in 2025.

atmos‘ ride in the past quarter century has been a twisty one; taking the streetwear imprint and retailer far from home as it expanded into the US market and beyond, contracting as the pandemic shuttered brick & mortar storefronts around the globe. It’s also included stops at nearly every major player in footwear, from Nike to New Balance. With 2025 naturally marking their 25th anniversary, the brand is sticking to a frequent recent partner,  joining hands with ASICS and bringing in a third partner for the atmos x Grip Swany x ASICS GT-2160.

This first teaser image showcases a durable, utility-minded take on the GT-2160, utilizing two-tone laces with a bungee closure. The yellow chords running from the heel to the toe imbue “at work” aesthetics, very much aligned with Grip Swany’s overall mission as an outdoors brand. Note that while they haven’t come across our radar before, the imprint has taken to footwear on a few occasions before, taking on the Timberland EuroHiker on their own accord and linking up with Crocs, once again with the help of atmos.

atmos’ collaborative work was already numerous in 2024, but with creative director Hirofumi Kojima explicitly packaging this as the start of their 25th anniversary, 2025 will be packed with their product once again. Concrete release info for the atmos x Grip Swany x ASICS GT-2160 is unclear at the time of writing, but we’ll likely get concrete details in short order. For now, check out the teaser image included below.

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Matt Varga, Junior Editor

Matt Varga is an Editor at SneakerNews. Initially earning a degree in Video Arts and Technology, he got his start in video editing and writing in the music world — primarily on hip-hop and electronic. A long-standing interest in sneakers led him to switching over to footwear. An avid collector, his favorite sneaker of all time comes down to either the Air Jordan 1 “Black Toe” and Air Jordan 5 “Laney,” his first ever pick-ups. When he’s not writing, you can find Matt cooking, traveling, attending concerts and when weather permits, on the handball court.