This version of the popular Nike Flyknit Trainer has a black Flyknit and Flywire upper with black medial and lateral side branding as well as that on the tongue. This tonal upper sits atop a white midsole and a black rubber outsole finishes off this simple, yet effective design. This Flyknit Trainer is expected to release soon at nike.com and select Nike Sportswear retailers. Nike Flyknit Trainer AH8396-007 $150
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It looks like when the NBA season begins anew in October, the name across the front of the jersey will not be the only thing different he will be wearing. That is because Leonard and Jordan Brand will part ways after his contract expires later this year. ESPN’s Nick Depaula reports that the brand is “going to let Leonard walk when his contract expires later this year.” Extension talks between Leonard and Jordan Brand hit an impasse when Leonard rejected a four year, $22 million extension. The rejected deal apparently…
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This orange suede sneaker is part of the Air Jordan 18 lineup that will be coming to retail later this year. It features a bright orange suede upper with branding and embroidered “86V” of the same hue. The upper sits atop a milky translucent midsole with white rubber present at the heel and on the traction zones. Air Jordan 18 Campfire Orange/Campfire Orange- Sail AA2494-801 $225 September 15, 2018
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In a previous edition of Stupid Things People Do For Sneakers, we covered the story of Fat Joe’s former business partner Scott Spina, a.k.a. Scotty Kickz. Back in April, Spina pled guilty to one count of wire fraud. He got in hot water when, according to court documents, he used credit card information of customers not for their intended purposes of purchasing clients’ shoes but instead made personal purchases. Spina also falsely reported legitimate purchases made on his personal credit card as fraudulent. On July 23, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito…
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This version of the Air Jordan 18 features a one piece blue suede upper and branding of the same hue. This upper sits atop a translucent midsole with white rubber at the heel and the traction sections on the outsole. This colorway has “4ME” embroidered on the front of the lace cover, rather than the traditional “23”. The “Blue Suede” Air Jordan 18 is set to release September 15th at select Jordan Brand retail venues. The sticker price is set at $225 USD. Air Jordan 18 Racer Blue/Racer Blue-Sail AA2494-401…
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In addition to the Orange and Blue Suede pair, this yellow suede pair will also be added to the coming Air Jordan 18 lineup. As the moniker implies, this 18 is made of a yellow suede upper with a milky outsole and white rubber on the traction zones of the outsole. There is “74G” on the tongue instead of the normal “23”. At this time it is not known what the meaning behind that is. These Air Jordan 18 are to release September 15th at select Jordan Brand retailers. The…
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Soon-to-be Naismith Hall of Fame inductee Grant Hill had a run with footwear brand FILA that birthed a few classic silhouettes. After his time with the Italian brand ran its course in 2003, Hill would spend the rest of his time in the Association balling in both NIKE and Adidas sneakers. With a recent post on his Instagram, Grant Hill may have teased a possible reconnection with FILA. The post showed some boxes of shoes he’d received from the brand which included some GH I’s and II’s along with telling…
Read MoreThis CP3.XI is inspired by Chris Paul’s favorite football team, the Dallas Cowboys. The sneaker features a light smoke grey suede upper. At the forefoot is a navy and white stripe similar to that in Cowboy uniforms. The same striping is also found on the lace alleys. Other detailing includes a turf print on the insole. This upper sits atop a light smoke grey midsole and a white solid rubber outsole. The “Dallas Cowboys” Jordan CP3.XI is expected to release quite soon at Nike.com and select Jordan Brand retailers. The…
Read MoreThis upcoming Kyrie 4 is part of the soon-to-come Nike Kyrie 4 ‘Cereal’ Pack. Dubbed the ‘Cinnamon Toast Crunch’, the sneaker features a metallic gold coin upper. It incorporates a wavy textured pattern on the heel that is representative of the cereal. Other cues taken from the cereal include the multicolored speckling on the midsole and Swoosh that is taken from the Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal box ,the logo of the cereal on the tongue and the General Mills (the company that produces CTC) logo on heel of the right…
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This colorful offering of the adidas Dame 4 is inspired by Damian Lillard’s annual kids summer basketball camp. It features a colorful graphic upper that upon closer inspection are images of basketballs, notebooks, and clocks. This vibrant upper sits atop a black midsole and white rubber outsole. The Adidas Dame 4 Camp is now available. The sticker price is $115 USD.
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