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FCTRY LAb and NLE Choppa Drop Exclusive “Duck Boot” Collaboration

By Courtneyb / April 16, 2024

The black-owned footwear creatives FCTRY LAb just released their groundbreaking collaboration with multi-platinum rap sensation NLE Choppa as they unveil...

Drake and Nike’s NOCTA Unveil Hot Step 2 Sneaker

By Courtneyb / April 3, 2024

Drake and Nike's NOCTA have set the sneaker world ablaze with releasing their highly anticipated Hot Step 2 Sneaker in...

Timberland and Sony Pictures Unveil Limited-Edition Ghostbusters Collection for 40th Anniversary

By Courtneyb / March 20, 2024

In a thrilling blend of outdoor durability and cinematic nostalgia, Timberland has teamed up with Sony Pictures to launch a...

Mallet London and The Smiley Company Unveil Their Collaborative Capsule Collection

By Courtneyb / March 5, 2024

Mallet London, renowned for its British luxury footwear, and The Smiley Company, an iconic symbol of positivity, have joined forces...

Eastside Golf Uses New Jordan Collection to Promote Inclusivity & ‘Fundamental Change

By Shawn Grant / November 1, 2023

If you are not familiar with Eastside Golf as of yet, you certainly need to be. The fashion-forward golf lifestyle...

Step Up Your Style: A Tribute to the 50th Anniversary of Hip Hop

By Courtneyb / August 26, 2023

Hip Hop Fashion has always influenced fans, sports, music and most aspects of entertainment. In a dazzling fusion of high...

Nike Announces New Nike Infinity RN 4 to Support Runners and the Planet

By Shawn Grant / July 14, 2023

Nike continues its commitment to innovation and sustainability by launching the new Infinity RN 4 running shoe. Recognizing the importance...

BAPESTA Back! A Bathing Ape Gives the “Shark” Treatment To Its Classic Sneaker Model

Keenan Higgins

January 17, 2019

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We've seen BAPE's signature "Shark Face" design pop up on multiple occasions, be it a collab with EA Sports or one with Disney's Wreck It Ralph franchise. It looks like the motif isn't leaving anytime soon eith... Read Article

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Raf Simons and adidas Head to Paris Fashion Week Men’s to Unveil “Trompe l’oeil” Collection

Keenan Higgins

January 17, 2019

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Raf Simons has done some amazing things in the past with the adidas Stan Smith silhouette, especially the colorways he cooked up for the FW18 season. Now he's back for Spring/Summer 2019 to craft up even more h... Read Article

Nike Aims Towards Afro-Futurism with 2019 Black History Month Collection

Keenan Higgins

January 16, 2019

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Nike's 2019 "Black History Month" collection pushes the power even further by giving us new colorways for our favorite Nike, Jordan Brand and Converse silhouettes.

Aaliyah’s 10 Greatest Sneaker Moments

Keenan Higgins

January 16, 2019

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Happy birthday, Aaliyah! The legendary, self-described "full-on entertainer" would've celebrated her 40th birthday today if not for the tragic accident that took her life on August 25, 2001 at the youthful a... Read Article

Reebok Brings Back the Bolton In Two Classic Colorways

Keenan Higgins

January 15, 2019

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Reebok brought back the '90s flare with its throwback-inspired Aztrek campaign last season, which even saw Jay Versace and Shaq pairing up for the one time. Now, they've centered in on the year 1992 in specific... Read Article

You’ve Never Seen the Chuck 70 Quite Like This Perks and Mini x Converse “Mutation” Collab

Keenan Higgins

January 15, 2019

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The Converse Chuck 70 has easily become a fan-favorite, especially based off the past iterations we've seen in collaboration with OFF-WHITE™, Fear Of God and Carhartt WIP amongst others. However, we've never se... Read Article

Nike’s Self-Lacing Adapt BB Is Quite Possibly the Sneaker of the Future

Keenan Higgins

January 15, 2019

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We've been ready for self-lacing sneakers since as far back as the late '80s, when the idea first became mainstream after Marty McFly rocked the Air MAGs in Back to the Future II. While that silhouette in speci... Read Article

New Balance Is Dropping a Fire Set of 997H Colorways Next Month

Keenan Higgins

January 14, 2019

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After feeding the dad shoe trend with a fresh set of X608 RW1 colorways, New Balance shows some love to the fan-favorite 997H with a handful of vibrant colorways. The hues at hand are pretty basi... Read Article

Nike Is Really Dropping a “Grass” Version of the Air Max 1

Keenan Higgins

January 14, 2019

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Nike is known for always being at the center of sneaker innovation, and sometimes they can go completely left when it comes to thinking outside the box. Take this new iteration of the Air Max 1 for example, whi... Read Article

Travis Scott Expected to Drop His Air Jordan 33 Collab Later This Month

Keenan Higgins

January 11, 2019

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Travis Scott has been experiencing some good sneaker moments lately as an official member of Team Nike, from dropping his own Air Force 1 and Air Jordan 4 colorways to even having The Shoe Surgeon recently cust... Read Article

The adidas Originals LXCON Debuts in Two Active-Inspired Colorways

Keenan Higgins

January 11, 2019

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UPDATE (1/25/19): This article has been edited to reflect new release date information and a correction on the silhouette's official name to "LXCON" (originally listed as "Lexicon"). Not even two weeks into ... Read Article

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Disney’s ‘Three Little Pigs’ Get Decked Out in Gucci for the Chinese New Year

Keenan Higgins

January 11, 2019

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Gucci is dropping its own capsule collection to celebrate the Year of the Pig by recruiting the perfect little mascots. Three to be exact.

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Tyler, The Creator x Converse GOLF le FLEUR* One Star “3M”

Keenan Higgins

January 10, 2019

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Tyler, The Creator has another GOLF le FLEUR* drop in collaboration with Converse, this time decking out the One Star in a completely silver colorway.

adidas Originals Links With Tokyo’s have a good time For a SS19 Collab

Keenan Higgins

January 9, 2019

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adidas Originals is gearing up for a full capsule collection alongside Tokyo-based retailer have a good time arriving next week.

Shop Now: New Balance WX608 RW1 “Beige” + Grey”

Keenan Higgins

January 9, 2019

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After that '90s-influenced X-90 "Reconstructed" pack we got a look at last week, New Balance has definitely popped back on our radar as one of the key sneaker brands to check for in 2019. Need more proof? Take ... Read Article

Jordan Brand Gives New Life to Eddie Jones’ Jumpman Swift 6 Signature Sneaker

Keenan Higgins

January 9, 2019

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During the 1999-2000 NBA season, newly-traded Charlotte Hornets star Eddie Jones was in a transitional period; Brand Jordan was Jordan-less after MJ's second short-lived retirement, and Jones himself was gettin... Read Article

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This Nike Air Foamposite One Colorway Proves That Gum Soles Are the GOAT

Keenan Higgins

January 8, 2019

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The latest Nike Air Foamposite One iteration balances things out with a neutral-toned upper and a classic sole colorway that will never go out of style.

Will Spike Lee’s Custom Jordans at the Golden Globes Spark a Sneaker Trend For Awards Season?

Keenan Higgins

January 8, 2019

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While it's quite common for the ladies of Hollywood to arrive in their most avant garde gowns when it's time to walk the red carpet, the fellas are usually stuck wearing a simple black tux with a white Oxford s... Read Article

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Pharrell Celebrates the Year of the Pig With “Chinese New Year” adidas Crazy BYW

Keenan Higgins

January 7, 2019

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Although the recent Air Max 95 colorway that we saw last week is definitely a standout, Nike isn't the only sneaker brand getting in on the Chinese New Year celebration. Longtime adidas collaborator Pharrell is... Read Article

For the Ladies: Air Jordan 4 WMNS NRG “Hot Punch”

Keenan Higgins

January 7, 2019

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Last week we showed you guys a fire pair of Air Jordan 4s designed by The Shoe Surgeon, but we think those were moreso created for the fellas. However, we now have a look at a pair that was made especially for ... Read Article