Staff Picks hits the halfway point of July with a wide variety of sneaker stories. Multiple adidas originals zx flux silhouettes dominate the office in both high and low cuts, while unveiled Vans and ASICS collabs add some color to the lineup. Premium materials are also a trend this time around with a collaborative Air Jordan 1 and Nike SB Dunk Low. Atlanta’s Wish puts their money where their mouth is on their latest collaboration, the Wish x adidas SL Loop Runner “Independent Currency.” Celebrating America’s Independence Day, this special edition of the recently revealed adidas SL Loop Runner plays off of the elusive and rare $2 bill. Dark green and mint suede color the upper, which is covered entirely by the money print.

Since first bursting on the scene in a rather patriotic color scheme, Dwight Howard’s adidas jeremy scott has surfaced in yet another blue-based look. This time around, multiple shades of blue are featured throughout the upper, with a punchy hit of pink gripping the laces. Lime green lights up the heel logo and toe, while a white midsole provides a bit of balance.

Converse is bringing back one of its most iconic models in a big way. The brand is reviving the , which was the premier basketball shoe in the ’80s for legends like Magic Johnson and Larry Bird. The retro return of the Weapon is reworked with a new shape and vivid color schemes that update the classic silhouette for modern movement. Converse held a special launch event in Canada last night, rolling out the new and improved CONS at Goodfellas Gallery in downtown Toronto. Many of the brand’s executives and designers were on hand to introduce the quintet of colorways that will look to bring new life to the silhouette. To celebrate the occasion, artists Vince Staples, El-P, Sheek Louch and Ghostface Killah all performed to a crowd of attendees on an All-Star stage.

Regarded as an American classic, the [url=http://www.trainersale.uk.com/converse/converse-women/converse-women-all-st... uk sale has been hit with a heavy dose of jungle fever. Dubbed the “Animal” Pack, the runner finds itself rocking three new tie dye leopard print appearances. Just in case the graphic uppers aren’t enough, matching insoles are included on each offering along with a touch of white taming the midsoles. Two new renditions of the classic Converse Jack Purcell make up the fresh “Salt Wash Stripe” Collection, each put through the spin cycle and laid with lines. Perfectly timed for boat season, this duo of JPs is ready for the beach or the water with a low-cut look and vintage prints. One half is a faded gooseberry red, while the other is a bleached dozar blue, each with white toe caps and soles.