For this week’s episode of Complex’s Sneaker Shopping, host Joe La Puma is joined by rapper Lil Skies at Rif Los Angeles. Throughout the interview, the 20-year old discusses being influenced by Lil Wayne growing up, buying Nike Air Force 1 Lows in bulk to always have a fresh pair, wanting to have his own Air Jordan […]
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Air Jordan 1 ’85 ‘New Beginnings’ Will Reportedly Feature Original High-Cut
Now that Jordan Brand has exhausted just about every option with the Air Jordan 1 High OG, it’s reportedly moving on to another iteration of its iconic silhouette. According to Soleheatonfeet, the Air Jordan 1 Retro High ’85 New Beginnings is due out early next year and will likely be a re-release of the “Chicago” […]
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Sacai x Nike LDWaffles Releasing in Black and White
While uncertainty surrounds the release of the next round of Sacai x Nike LDWaffles, official images of two upcoming colorways have surfaced. The reworked 70s runner is due out in black and white-based styles, each featuring contrasting grey panels and details, aged white midsoles and black rubber outsoles. The Sacai x LDWaffle is highlighted by […]
Read MoreSoley Ghost Exposes the Black Market of Stolen and Fake Sneakers
Full Size Run is Sole Collector’s weekly sneaker talk and debate show featuring co-hosts Brendan Dunne, Matt Welty, and Trinidad James. This week they’re joined by notorious sneaker reseller Adam Gage, aka Soley Ghost, as he talks about buying stolen Nike sneakers, catching Jim Jones with fake Air Jordans, his own fake Jordans, and the […]
Read MoreNike Countersues Kawhi Leonard Over His ‘Klaw’ Logo
Last week, reports surfaced that the Los Angeles Clippers had allegedly taken steps to acquire Kawhi Leonard’s “Klaw” logo from Nike. The Clippers’ suspected motive was an attempt to gain Leonard’s interest during his upcoming free agency, but it looks like the Raptors star and New Balance endorsee could be putting an end to any […]
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NYPD Shuts Down Release After Adidas Tries to Sell Sneakers for 99 Cents
Adidas Originals is celebrating a hot weather staple this week with a surprise NYC pop-up collaboration with Arizona Iced Tea. Four cross-branded sneakers are up for grabs at the event, but this isn’t an ordinary retail drop. Rather than pay a standard retail price for the shoes, attendees will be able to pick up one […]
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Paris Saint-Germain x Air Jordan 1 Lows Release This Month
Accompanying the highly-anticipated “PSG” Air Jordan 6 Retro will be a team-inspired colorway of the Air Jordan 1 Low. Reminiscent of last year’s “PSG” Air Jordan 1 High, the low-top sports a fully blacked out leather and mesh upper, only offset by white logo hits and graphics on the tongue and heel, as well as […]
Read MoreNike’s Colin Kaepernick Ad Has Been Nominated for an Emmy
Last September, Nike doubled down on its choice to make Colin Kaepernick the face of its 30th anniversary “Just Do It” campaign, opting to have the former NFL quarterback narrate its “Dream Crazy” commercial. Conceptualized by ad agency and longtime Swoosh partner Wieden + Kennedy, “Dream Crazy” also highlighted athletes like LeBron James and Serena Williams, and […]
Read MoreGiannis Antetokounmpo Says He Has 4,000 Pairs of Sneakers
Reigning NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo has been the talk of the basketball sneaker world this summer thanks to his debut signature shoe, the Nike Zoom Freak 1, which has already surfaced in a ton of colorways. But it turns out Antetokounmpo is no stranger to sneakers in numbers. The Greak Freak sat down with ESPN’s Rachel […]
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Kyrie Irving Previews the Entire ‘SpongeBob SquarePants’ Collection
Kyrie Irving’s quirky approach to sneaker collaborations continues with another Nike Kyrie 5 inspired by a popular television series. Earlier this year, Irving told Complex about several TV-themed collabs he had in the works, including a pair linked to SpongeBob SquarePants. That’s seemingly been confirmed with this first look at a unique make-up that pulls its […]
Read More15 Best Sneakers to Buy During Nike’s Flash Sale
Copping a brand new pair of sneakers is a great feeling. It’s an even better feeling when you can get your hands on a pair for under retail. Thankfully, the copious amount of sneakers hitting shelves each week means that a lot of great pairs fly under the radar. Whether you are looking for a pair to […]
Read MoreKylian Mbappé Ruined His Favorite Air Max 1s Playing Soccer as a Kid
For the season nine premiere of Complex’s hit series Sneaker Shopping, host Joe La Puma is joined at Flight Club Los Angeles by French soccer star Kylian Mbappé. Throughout the interview, the Paris Saint-Germain forward discusses playing soccer in his favorite pair of Nike Air Max 1s as a kid, the area he grew up in Paris influencing […]
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LeBron James Gave Diana Taurasi Exclusive Sneakers for Her Season Debut
For a large part of her 15-year career, Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi has frequently worn her own Player Exclusive colorways of LeBron James’ signature sneakers. That began in 2008, when James lobbed Taurasi Mercury-inspired flavors of the Zoom LeBron 6. She’s been part of Team LeBron ever since and will reportedly have a role next […]
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Reflective Silver Nike PG 3 Pays Tribute to Apollo 11 and the Moon Landing
Space exploration continues to be the central theme of the Nike PG 3 run, with a reflective silver colorway inspired by Apollo 11 on its way to retail. The silver-on-silver look is highlighted by 3M reflective mesh paneling, as well as custom NASA patches on the tongues and heels of both shoes. On the left […]
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You Can Buy the ‘Royal Toe’ Air Jordan 1 Low Now
Classic “Black Toe” blocking continues to be an Air Jordan 1 staple with Jordan Brand’s latest release. Seemingly out of nowhere, a “Royal Toe” Air Jordan 1 Low has been released, combining leather panels in royal blue, white and black. Jumpman branding adorns the black textile tongue, while the Wings logo has been shifted to the […]
Read MoreA New Yeezy Boost 700 Colorway Is Coming Soon
After what’s been a seemingly endless barrage of similar Yeezy Boost 350 V2s, Kanye West shook things up this week in a new feature with Forbes, showing off dozens upon dozens of unreleased samples and prototypes. Now, it looks as though at least one of the Yeezy Boost 700s featured in the spread—or something close to […]
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A Third ‘EYBL’ Nike Zoom KD 12 Colorway Surfaces
It’s Nike Elite Youth Basketball season again, and that means the exclusive (or sometimes non-exclusive) signature sneakers for the event are beginning to roll out. Here’s a detailed look at Kevin Durant’s offering for the collection, the “EYBL” Nike KD 12. The mid-top sports a greyish thin base layer, complemented by a vibrant palette of blue, green […]
Read MoreMaster P and Romeo Say Michael Jordan Wanted to Call the Cops on Them
Full Size Run is Sole Collector’s weekly sneaker talk and debate show featuring co-hosts Brendan Dunne, Matt Welty, and Trinidad James, and this week they’re joined by Master P and his son Romeo Miller to talk abut their new sneaker brand Moneyatti, P’s history of having his own sneakers, and the time he played Michael […]
Read MoreParra and Nike SB Are Also Releasing Blazers
By now, readers are probably familiar with Parra’s upcoming Nike SB Dunk Low, but there’s another piece of footwear coming in the collection. Sticking with the low-top build is an upcoming Parra x Nike SB Blazer Low GT. In terms of details, these are a near-identical match of their Dunk Low counterpart, just slapped on […]
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First Look at Gyakusou’s New Nike Runner
Gyakusou, the Nike Running collaboration led by Jun Takahashi, has been just as—if not more—prolific over the years than the designer’s Undercover sneakers. Soon, Takahashi’s performance line will add yet another model. Picking up where February’s Zoom Pegasus Turbo collab left off, Gyakusou is set to deliver a new updated runner soon. This particular model appears to […]
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