Up close images of the Carpet Company x Nike Dunk High SB

Carpet Company, a Baltimore, MD based skate brand founded by brothers Ayama and Osama Addeldayem have collaborated with Nike Skateboarding on this up coming Dunk High SB. It sports a white leather base overlaid with blue canvas that features a graphical pattern, with a similar effect on the Swooshes that adorn the lateral and media sides. Hidden branding is revealed underneath rear heel; Carpet branding is also found behind the tongue. Below this upper is a white midsole and a gum rubber outsole with more Carpet branding. The Carpet Company…

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Nike and Warren Lotas settle suit over trademark

From thefashionlaw.com: Nike and Warren Lotas have made peace in order to bring an end to their short-but-striking legal battle. On the heels of Nike filing a trademark infringement and dilution lawsuitagainst Warren Lotas in October for selling lookalike sneaker styles, one of which it marketed as part of a partnership of sorts with longtime Nike collaborator Jeff Staple, counsel for the Beaverton, Oregon-headquartered sportswear giant and the Los Angeles-based streetwear brand told the court that they have “entered into a confidential settlement agreement that calls for final resolution of this dispute.”  Aside…

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“Grinch” Nike Kobe VI Protro: Official Images

Ten years after its original release the “Grinch” Kobe VI is making its return in Protro form ( and I, for one, cannot wait). It start pretty true to its original aesthetic , sporting an apple green and volt upper adorned with black Swooshes on the medial and lateral sides and crimson showing up on the tongue logo, and heel Kobe signature. Below this upper sits a green and volt midsole and a green translucent outsole. The “Grinch” Kobe VI Protro is set to re-release December 24 and it will…

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Fred Van Vleet agrees to 4 year , $85 million deal with Toront Raptors

From Tim Daniels of B/R: The Toronto Raptors and combo guard Fred VanVleet reached an agreement Saturday on a new contract. Brian Jungreis, VanVleet’s agent, told Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium the deal will be worth $85 million over four years with a player option for the final season. VanVleet steadily developed from a little-used reserve into an impact starter over the past four years with the Raptors. It was a growth process that included a key role off the bench during the team’s run to the 2018-19 NBAchampionship. The 26-year-old Wichita State product is…

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This Air Force 1 Low is coming soon

This upcoming iteration of the classic Air Force 1 Low sports a white tumbled leather upper that sports black Swooshes on the lateral and medial sides, with the same black showing up on the rear heel and tongue branding. Below this upper sits a white midsole and rubber outsole of the same colour. The release of this Air Force 1 Low is imminent at nike.com and select retail establishments; they will carry a $90 USD sticker price. Nike Air Force 1 Low White/Black CT2302-100 $90

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“Chambray Blue” Air Force 1 Low coming soon

This “Chambray Blue” is the latest look for the Nike Air Force 1 Crater Foam. ThisAir Force 1 sports a monochromatic chambray blue upper. The insoles, toe midsole and outsole are composed of Crater Foam and other sustainable materials. The release of this Nike Air Force 1 Crater Foam is imminent at nike.com and select retail establishments; they will carry a $110 USD. Nike Air Force 1 Crater Foam CT1986-400 $110

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This Black and Gold Air Max 2090 available across the pond

This Air Max 2090 features a black fussed synthetic upper with a glossy overlay on lateral side. Metallic gold shows up on the on lateral Swoosh and underneath the aforementioned overlay. Below this upper sits a black midsole that houses a heel Air Max unit and black outsole. This Air Max 2090 is already available overseas; a domestic release is expected to happen in the near future on nike.com. They will carry a $150 USD sticker price. Nike Air Max 2090 Black/Black-Metallic Gold DC4120-001 $150

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DeMar DeRozan on the impact of Kobe Bryant’s sneakers

Check out this article from NEWS4SA in San Antonio that speaks with DeMar DeRozan as he shares his thoughts on the of Kobe Bryant’s signature line. SAN ANTONIO — The “5-rings” Kobe shoes are back. These shoes, first worn by Kobe Bryant on the opening night of the 2010-2011 season, were on full display during this year’s NBA championship games. This time it was Los Angeles Lakers’ Anthony Davis who wore them for Games 3 and 4 of the 2020 Finals as a way to commemorate the late Bryant. A group…

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“Spiral Sage” Nike Air Max 1 coming in late November

This upcoming colourway of the Nike Air Max 1 sports a white leather foundational leather overlaid with grey leather at the midfoot and wrapping the heel. A rand of spiral sage leather with an embroidered small white forefoot Swoosh overlays the grey and the white. Spiral Sage takes care of the lateral medial Swooshes, as well as branding on the tongue and rear heel. Below this upper is a white midsole and a spiral sage tipped black and white rubber outsole. The “Spiral Sage” Nike Air Max 1 is scheduled…

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