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adidas Announces Running Capsule Collection With Wood Wood

November 11, 2019

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Running offers unparalleled opportunities for self-expression and fulfilment – every runner shapes the sport into something truly unique. It is in exploring these uniquely varied and often surprisingly creative... Read Article

Jack Daniel’s and The Shoe Surgeon Unite for Jack-Inspired Jordan Retro 4

Shawn Grant

November 9, 2019

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Jack Daniel's is turning the sneaker game upside down by connecting with Dominic "The Shoe Surgeon" Chambrone for a new Jack-inspired sneaker. Seven shoe concepts were put up for a fan vote online bringing t... Read Article

adidas And Prada Announce New Partnership

Sha Be Allah

November 8, 2019

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The Italian luxury-goods house, Prada and the industry-leading sportswear brand adidas have joined forces to start a new collaborative journey. The aim of this partnership is to investigate the realms of herita... Read Article

The Shoe Surgeon ‘Murdered’ This Halloween-Themed “Freddy” Air Jordan 1 Custom

Keenan Higgins

October 31, 2019

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Our guy Dominic "The Shoe Surgeon" Ciambrone is a beast when it comes to these custom kicks, so it comes as no surprise that the "sneakersmith" decided to pull out all the stops this Halloween to cook up a Fred... Read Article

Take an Official Look at the Kendrick Lamar x Nike React Element 55

Keenan Higgins

October 30, 2019

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A few days ago we got an early look at Kendrick Lamar's upcoming Nike React Element 55 collaboration straight from the emcee himself, and now we've got official images of the shoe that's rumored to be arriving ... Read Article

adidas Skateboarding Commemorates Mark Gonzales Iconic Wallenberg Ollie With New Aloha Super

Sha Be Allah

October 30, 2019

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adidas Skateboarding reboots the Aloha Super silhouette with a new colorway that pulls inspiration from Mark “Gonz” Gonzales’ groundbreaking ollie of the now-famous four-block at San Francisco’s Raoul Wallenber... Read Article

Man Arrested For Selling Over $100M in Bootleg Footwear

Sha Be Allah

October 30, 2019

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In an almost decade-long fraud scam, a Queens man was arrested in a federal counterfeit ring after bringing over $100M worth of fake shoes into NYC. Federal prosecutors filed a complaint against Hai Long Hua... Read Article

Reebok Debuts WondaGurl’s “It’s A Man’s World” Sneaker Drop Today!

Sha Be Allah

October 28, 2019

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Today, Reebok announces its partnership with famed music producer, WondaGurl, as part of its ‘It’s A Man’s World’ campaign. WondaGurl is the second female icon the brand has joined forces with for this campaign... Read Article

Kendrick Lamar Gives a First Look at His Upcoming Nike React Element 55 Collab

Keenan Higgins

October 28, 2019

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Kendrick Lamar killed it with all of his Nike collabs that dropped last year, and now the Compton rap king is returning to his Swoosh-shaped throne to deliver a special colorway for the React Element 55. ... Read Article

Laced! Staple Puts a New Spin on the Classic Timberland 6-Inch Boot

Keenan Higgins

October 23, 2019

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Timberland's iconic 6-Inch Boot has been a mainstay for those that love quality footwear — yes, that sentiment especially applies to New Yorkers! — and now it looks like seasoned designer Jeff Staple is putting... Read Article

Switch-Up at the Swoosh! Mark Parker Steps Down as Nike CEO; Will Be Succeeded by John Donahoe

Keenan Higgins

October 22, 2019

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After serving as Nike's CEO since 2006 and as Chairman, President & CEO since 2016, Mark Parker will be stepping down from his high-ranking position at the leading sportswear imprint. In his place, fellow veter... Read Article

Converse Pays Tribute to Its Past and Present With New All Star Pack

Keenan Higgins

October 21, 2019

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Converse has been investing heavily into the brand's future, particularly through collabs with "all stars" like rapper Tyler, The Creator and Stranger Things actress Millie Bobby Brown, in addition to debuting ... Read Article

End Hispanic Heritage Month On a Good Foot With This adidas Collab from Foot Locker’s Greenhouse Incubator Program

Keenan Higgins

October 15, 2019

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Today marks the last day of Hispanic Heritage Month, and what better way to celebrate than getting fresh with some new footwear. Thankfully, the adidas SPEEDFACTORY has teamed up with Foot Locker's new Greenhou... Read Article

Exclusive: Cormega Is Still Out Here Doing Cool Shit, Like This Sneaker Collab With Ewing Athletics

Keenan Higgins

October 14, 2019

The career of Brooklyn-bred rap vet Cormega could easily be one of the greatest triumph stories in '90s Hip-Hop history. Going from a public beef with Nas and a debut album that got shelved for years, to that s... Read Article

Exclusive: H.E.R. on Making an Impact in the Bay Area, Creating New Music and More

Shawn Grant

October 9, 2019

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If you ask H.E.R. about her deepest loves in life, among the list of responses you will receive is her home, the Bay Area, and of course, music. Both topics radiate as she speaks with The SOURCE after hosting B... Read Article

Travis Scott’s Air Jordan 6 “Cactus Jack” Drops This Weekend in Family Sizes

Keenan Higgins

October 7, 2019

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Following an early preview back in July, the Travis Scott x Air Jordan 6 "Cactus Jack" will finally be making its way to shelves this weekend. As an added bonus, the ASTROWORLD hitmaker is making sure the entir... Read Article

Nike Joins the Current Wave of “Batmania” With a Batsuit-Inspired Air Max 95

Keenan Higgins

October 6, 2019

Whether you're going to see that "very-R-rated" Joker standalone film that hit theaters this weekend, or you just can't wait to see Batman as a Black man in 2020, the world is collectively going "batshit" crazy... Read Article

Big Apple Ballin’: Nike Air Force 1 Low “What The NY”

Keenan Higgins

October 4, 2019

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Nike has always found a hit with its now-classic "What The" alterations, as we saw most recently with an upcoming Air Jordan 4 colorway arriving later this fall. The latest model to get mixed-and-matched is Nik... Read Article

Freedom of Religion Files Complaint Against Judge Tammy Kemp For Her Behavior Following The Sentencing of Amber Guyger

Symone Daniels

October 4, 2019

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State District Judge Tammy Kemp has received lots of backlash from her behavior after the sentencing former Dallas police officer Amber Guyger to 10 years for the killing of Botham Jean. Kemp gave her a bible, ... Read Article

Pharrell & NIGO Reunite For a HUMAN MADE x adidas Hu Sneaker Collab

Keenan Higgins

October 1, 2019

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Anyone who considers themselves to be a true streetwear head knows how deep the friendship between Pharrell and NIGO runs. That's why we're so happy to see the longtime homies uniting once again for a collabora... Read Article

You Go Guy! - At 27-years-old, Martin Lawrence has the world laughing to his naughty-but-nice brand of hip-hop humor

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Female Camaraderie: Does It Still Exist?

adidas Announces Running Capsule Collection With Wood Wood

Jack Daniel’s and The Shoe Surgeon Unite for Jack-Inspired Jordan Retro 4

adidas And Prada Announce New Partnership

The Shoe Surgeon ‘Murdered’ This Halloween-Themed “Freddy” Air Jordan 1 Custom

Take an Official Look at the Kendrick Lamar x Nike React Element 55

adidas Skateboarding Commemorates Mark Gonzales Iconic Wallenberg Ollie With New Aloha Super

Man Arrested For Selling Over $100M in Bootleg Footwear

Reebok Debuts WondaGurl’s “It’s A Man’s World” Sneaker Drop Today!

Kendrick Lamar Gives a First Look at His Upcoming Nike React Element 55 Collab

Laced! Staple Puts a New Spin on the Classic Timberland 6-Inch Boot

Switch-Up at the Swoosh! Mark Parker Steps Down as Nike CEO; Will Be Succeeded by John Donahoe

Converse Pays Tribute to Its Past and Present With New All Star Pack

End Hispanic Heritage Month On a Good Foot With This adidas Collab from Foot Locker’s Greenhouse Incubator Program

Exclusive: Cormega Is Still Out Here Doing Cool Shit, Like This Sneaker Collab With Ewing Athletics

Exclusive: H.E.R. on Making an Impact in the Bay Area, Creating New Music and More

Travis Scott’s Air Jordan 6 “Cactus Jack” Drops This Weekend in Family Sizes

Nike Joins the Current Wave of “Batmania” With a Batsuit-Inspired Air Max 95

Big Apple Ballin’: Nike Air Force 1 Low “What The NY”

Freedom of Religion Files Complaint Against Judge Tammy Kemp For Her Behavior Following The Sentencing of Amber Guyger

Pharrell & NIGO Reunite For a HUMAN MADE x adidas Hu Sneaker Collab