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In addition to a $2 million dollar pledge in support of coronavirus relief efforts, New Balance is using its stateside manufacturing business for a more direct line of help. Today, the brand announced that it’s producing prototype face masks at its Lawrence, MA factory, with intent to scale production to its other New England factories in […]

Nothing quite gets you in a festive, loving Valentine’s Day mood like an all-black sneaker, and Fear of God and Nike are delivering exactly that next week. Foot Locker’s launch calendar confirms a Black/Black Suede make-up of the Air Fear of God, releasing in both men’s and kids’ sizing. Though mock-ups and leaked images are […]

The NBA may have hit pause on its season, but sneakers like the latest make-up of LeBron James’ signature low-top continue to roll out. True to the home team, this Nike LeBron 17 Low is styled in the iconic scheme of the Los Angeles Lakers—more specifically, the team’s alternate “Sunday White” uniforms they typically don for the […]

Kobe Bryant’s sneaker releases remain halted following his surprising passing in late-January, but a new colorway of one of his most popular models appears to be ready for retail. The Nike Kobe 5 Protro surfaces with a Lakers-inspired palette of black, purple and gold. Perhaps the most appealing features are the Los Angeles graphic printed lining and […]

The year is young, but Travis Scott’s Nike SB Dunk Low collaboration is already a contender for 2020’s best. During his time in isolation, Scott has just shared a look at a previously unseen version of the sneaker. The pair shared by Scott features some similarities to the retail variation, namely its cream-colored toe box, Cactus […]

As the coronavirus continues to plaque businesses worldwide, Nike addressed the crisis directly today in its fiscal 2020 Q3 earnings report. While the company is reluctant to issue guidance for the coming quarter due to the uncertainty around the virus, it had a relatively strong showing in Q3 including what’s being touted as the largest launch […]

Although his buzz in the sneaker space has cooled off a bit since he first linked up with Adidas, Jonah Hill is about to get a crack at his own collaboration. According to pyleaks, the Jonah Hill x Adidas Originals collaboration will include a total of three sneakers; two Samba colorways and a Superstar. Further […]

While quarantining from his home in Texas, NBA Sneaker King P.J. Tucker took to Instagram today to share some of his collection and interact with fans. He also joined an IG Live session with Nate Robinson hosted by Nice Kicks, during which he revealed that he’s opening his own store in Houston. “I’m actually, which […]

There aren’t many ‘firsts’ left when it comes to re-releasing the original Air Jordans from Michael Jordan’s playing career, but one could be in the works for the holiday season. While 1989’s “Fire Red” Air Jordan 4 has been back on shelves a few times, first with a Mars Blackmon stamp in 2006, then without […]

In more positive flu-related news, a new colorway of the Air Jordan 12 being called “Reverse Flu Game” is reportedly set to debut during the holiday season. According to soleheatonfeet, via DJ Folk, a pair styled in varsity red and black is currently on the calendar for a Dec. 26 launch. Retail will stick at […]

Kanye West’s oft-delayed Adidas basketball sneaker—the Yeezy Quantum—still doesn’t have a confirmed release date, but a new potential colorway has emerged. @pyleaks is reporting that the Adidas Yeezy Quantum sneaker will drop in an all-black “Barium” colorway. Despite its triple-black blocking, it’s noted that this is merely a mock up and does not represent the […]

As part of its ongoing response to the COVID-19, Under Armour has announced a $2 million pledge in support of those impacted by the pandemic. A press release states that the company is donating $1 million to Feeding America to help provide hunger relief efforts as a result of current school closures and quarantines. Armour will […]

On the heels of its release in “Racer Blue,” the Air Jordan 1 High Zoom surfaces in another new colorway due out this summer. This pair links green hairy suede panels and full grain black leather overlays together on the upper, setting the backdrop for eye-catching iridescent Swoosh branding along the quarters. Green also handles […]

With the return of Scottie Pippen’s OG Nike Air More Uptempo colorway expected later this year, it looks like Nike’s getting a jump on the oft-retroed model with the return of its USA-themed “Olympic” style. Originally released in 1996 and again in 2012 and 2016, respectively, the “Olympic” Air More Uptempo was worn by Pippen and […]

As the coronavirus continues to affect American businesses, Adidas and Reebok stores will remain open in the U.S. The news comes after Nike announced plans to shutter stores yesterday, followed by resale marketplaces including StockX, Flight Club, Stadium Goods, and GOAT closing their retail storefronts. While these companies have taken a proactive approach to the spread […]

Back when the “Heatles” were lighting up South Beach and Miami-inspired sneaker colorways were all the rage in 2012, Penny Hardaway’s resurrected signature sneaker line produced a Dolphins-inspired take on the Nike Air Penny 5. The model made a surprise return to retail earlier this year and will continue to do so in familiar hues […]

It feels like Nike SB has returned to mainstream-level hype (if it ever left), and these new, vibrant SB Dunk Lows continue a recent streak of creative releases.  Dubbed the “Blue’s Clues,” this pair takes cues from the popular and recently revived Nickelodeon cartoon character, featuring a Blue Fury/Deep Royal-Blue Fury colorway with a white midsole and […]

With warmer weather finally approaching after a long winter, it appears Jordan Brand is gearing up for an eventful Spring 2020, with an impressive slate of sneakers in the works. One of the pairs rumored to be releasing is a “Red Metallic” colorway of the Air Jordan 4. The pair styled in white, red and metallic silver […]

The resurgence of the Nike SB Dunk Low continues with the unveiling of an upcoming make-up that borrows its cues from one of the most popular Air Maxes. Originally released in 2002, Atmos’ “Safari” Air Max 1 has been reimagined as an SB Dunk Low, the latter a future release featuring all of the key […]

The “Flint” Air Jordan 13 has had somewhat of a complicated history. First introduced as an OG colorway in 1998, the pair saw a fairly true-to-original reissue in 2005 followed by another retro in 2010, the latter of which lacked the reflective details that made the first two releases stand out. Then, in 2017, it […]

In July 2018, Roger Federer did the seemingly unthinkable and walked away from his 24-year partnership with Nike. After his longtime contract expired, the 20-time Grand Slam winner joined Japanese-based apparel company Uniqlo, but there was one wrinkle in the transition: Federer’s signature “RF” logo belonged to the Swoosh. Nike created the emblem in 2010 and […]

Since 2018, Under Armour has celebrated Stephen Curry’s March 14 birthday with special “Pi Day” colorways of his signature sneakers. This year, the brand is doing things a bit different, treating Steph to a brand new version of his latest Curry 7 model. Known as the Under Armour Curry 7 “Pi Day” PE, this laceless version of the […]