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Foot Locker To Close Nearly 400 Mall Stores by 2026

By Sha Be Allah / March 21, 2023

Today's sneaker culture has taken on a drastic change, with the increasing popularity of sneaker resellers and online stores causing...

Sneaker Reseller at Center of Nike and StockX Lawsuit Received 38 Pair of Fake Jordan 1s

By Shawn Grant / March 21, 2023

The battle between Nike and StockX wages on. After suing StockX for selling counterfeit shoes, Nike brought forth documentation revealing...

SOURCE SPORTS: Don C Teams with Klarna to Present New Sneakers to Benny the Bull

By Shawn Grant / March 8, 2023

Benny the Bull, the enduring mascot of the Chicago Bulls, received a pair of brand-new sneakers from Klarna on Friday,...

Don C Teams with Klarna to Create Special Edition Sneaker for Chicago Bulls Mascot Benny

By Shawn Grant / March 3, 2023

Global all-in-one shopping service Klarna today announced it is working with influential designer Don C, a native of Chicago, to...

PUMA Hoops Debuts Latest Edition of LaMelo Ball’s MB.02 Sneaker

By Shawn Grant / February 24, 2023

The MB.02 Flare is the latest addition to LaMelo Ball's extraordinary PUMA Hoops range. A NITRO foam-infused midsole that mimics...

Jordan Brand Announces NIL Sponsorship with Class of 2024 Point Guard Kiyomi McMiller

By Shawn Grant / February 23, 2023

Kiyomi McMiller with the Jordan Brand has entered a name, image, and likeness (NIL) sponsorship deal. This is the first...

Jordan Brand Announces Jayson Tatum’s First Signature Sneaker, the Tatum 1

By Shawn Grant / February 21, 2023

The Tatum 1 is Jayson Tatum's first signature shoe with Jordan Brand. The Tatum 1 is the season's lightest shoe...

Foot Locker To Close Nearly 400 Mall Stores by 2026

Sha Be Allah

March 21, 2023

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Today's sneaker culture has taken on a drastic change, with the increasing popularity of sneaker resellers and online stores causing sneaker store staples to close their doors indefinitely. After Eastbay close... Read Article

Sneaker Reseller at Center of Nike and StockX Lawsuit Received 38 Pair of Fake Jordan 1s

Shawn Grant

March 21, 2023

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The battle between Nike and StockX wages on. After suing StockX for selling counterfeit shoes, Nike brought forth documentation revealing that a famed sneaker reseller received fake shoes from StockX. Nice ... Read Article

SOURCE SPORTS: Don C Teams with Klarna to Present New Sneakers to Benny the Bull

Shawn Grant

March 8, 2023

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Benny the Bull, the enduring mascot of the Chicago Bulls, received a pair of brand-new sneakers from Klarna on Friday, March 3, in collaboration with internationally known designer and artist Don C. The sn... Read Article

Don C Teams with Klarna to Create Special Edition Sneaker for Chicago Bulls Mascot Benny

Shawn Grant

March 3, 2023

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Global all-in-one shopping service Klarna today announced it is working with influential designer Don C, a native of Chicago, to create a new special edition sneaker for iconic mascot Benny the Bull that will ... Read Article

PUMA Hoops Debuts Latest Edition of LaMelo Ball’s MB.02 Sneaker

Shawn Grant

February 24, 2023

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The MB.02 Flare is the latest addition to LaMelo Ball's extraordinary PUMA Hoops range. A NITRO foam-infused midsole that mimics Melo's distinctive wings serves as the foundation for this second model. The con... Read Article

Jordan Brand Announces NIL Sponsorship with Class of 2024 Point Guard Kiyomi McMiller

Shawn Grant

February 23, 2023

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Kiyomi McMiller with the Jordan Brand has entered a name, image, and likeness (NIL) sponsorship deal. This is the first high school NIL deal for the Jordan Brand. One of the top players in her recruiting cl... Read Article

Jordan Brand Announces Jayson Tatum’s First Signature Sneaker, the Tatum 1

Shawn Grant

February 21, 2023

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The Tatum 1 is Jayson Tatum's first signature shoe with Jordan Brand. The Tatum 1 is the season's lightest shoe in Jordan Brand's performance line, and it was created for the next generation of athletes. Th... Read Article

Reebok Creates ‘Pump Universe’ Out of Most Historic Lines of Sneakers

Shawn Grant

February 9, 2023

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Reebok has released "Pump Universe," a revisionist footwear collection that reimagines its most iconic historical sneakers, on the 32nd anniversary of Dee Brown's historic 'no-look' dunk contest performance th... Read Article

Nike and The Shoe Surgeon Team to Create Special ‘LeBron 20’ Sneaker to Honor Becoming NBA’s Scoring King

Shawn Grant

February 9, 2023

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LeBron James' historic night was capped off by a special gift from his Nike family, commissioned by THE SURGEON, waiting in the locker room. A one-of-a-kind sneaker made just for the King. The iconic LeBron 20... Read Article

Converse Announces Celebration of Black Joy for Black History Month

Shawn Grant

February 3, 2023

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Converse announced Black Joy, a collective commitment to promote Black voices while also celebrating joy, freedom, and diversity of experience, in honor of Black History Month. Black Joy, like the Mi Gente pro... Read Article

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PUMA Hoops Reveals New ‘Jade’ Colorway of LaMelo Ball’s MB.02 Sneaker

Shawn Grant

January 24, 2023

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The MB.02 Jade is the latest generation of LaMelo Ball's signature shoe from PUMA Hoops. LaMelo Ball's MB.02 Jade celebrates the Lunar New Year with marbleized gradients of pale green reminiscent of the sac... Read Article

Jordan Brand to Celebrate The Notorious B.I.G. with Exclusive Air Jordan Retro 13 Auction

Shawn Grant

January 23, 2023

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Jordan Brand is partnering with the Christopher Wallace Memorial Foundation to auction off 23 rare pairs of the Christopher Wallace Air Jordan 13. Initially designed in 2017 to commemorate The NOTORIOUS B.... Read Article

Air Jordan Retro 11 ‘DMP’ Rumored for 2023 Holiday Season Release

Shawn Grant

January 20, 2023

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It's still January, and sneakerheads are already looking ahead to Christmas releases. Jordan Brand is rumored to bring back a special edition of the Retro 11, the Defining Moments Pack edition. The DMP Retr... Read Article

Diadora and Details Matter Co. Collaborate for Exclusive N9002 Sneaker

Shawn Grant

January 12, 2023

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This Friday, Diadora will unveil its latest design for a special shoe release in collaboration with Details Matter Co, a Puerto Rican-based business. In "The Traveler," Diadora's classic N9002 silhouette will ... Read Article

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PUMA Hoops Releases New Edition of Breanna Stewart’s ‘Stewie 1’

Shawn Grant

January 10, 2023

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The Stewie 1 Reintroduce, Breanna Stewart's iconic sneaker, is getting a new incarnation from PUMA Hoops. This new colorway, the third release of Stewie's signature shoe, has a bespeckled gum sole and an up... Read Article

Are Jordan Brand and Nike SB Teaming for a Retro 4?

Shawn Grant

January 5, 2023

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Jordan Brand had an epic run in 2022 with the "Lost & Found" Jordan 1, numerous Travis Scott Retro 1s, Fire Red Retro 3s, and more. With that success under their belt, they are getting ready for a special ... Read Article

End of An Era: Eastbay to Shut Down Before 2023

Shawn Grant

December 28, 2022

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Iconic sneaker and sportswear retailer Eastbay will shut down this week. Shoppers are directed to take their interest to Champs Sports in a message on the Eastbay homepage. "We're saying goodbye to Eastbay ... Read Article

Jordan Brand Debuts World of Flight Store in Milan, Italy

Shawn Grant

December 17, 2022

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Jordan Brand has announced it will open its first World of Flight concept store in Milan, Italy. World of Flight is a look into Jordan's retail future, which will celebrate the legacy and future of Basketball ... Read Article

Snoop Dogg and Philipp Plein Celebrate New Sneaker Collaboration

Meadow Milana

December 7, 2022

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Snoop Dogg and designer Philipp Plein have joined forces with a sneaker collaboration. A combination of Plein’s gothic aesthetic and Snoop Dogg’s musical legacy are the focal points of this partnership. The tw... Read Article

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Will Smith Says He Used To Beg Michael Jordan To Send Him Shoes To Wear on the ‘Fresh Prince of Bel-air’

Dylan Kemp

December 7, 2022

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The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air is noted as one of the greatest sitcoms of all time and is known for catapulting Will Smith into superstar status. Of the many memorable moments in the show that ran from 1990 to 19... Read Article