Category: Sneakers

GOAT is buying Flight Club

Brandon King

GOAT, an online marketplace for high-value sneakers, is acquiring Flight Club, the well-known sneaker consignment shop with locations in New York and Los Angeles. Flight Club is a cultural icon,but they were missing the tech side. We’ve grown into an established player, but we don’t have the retail yet.” – Eddy Lu, GOAT Chief Executive According to a GOAT spokeswoman, the deal involves a mix of cash and equity, although terms have not been disclosed yet. She also said that both brands will continue to operate independently.   With the…

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KG rejoins And1

Brandon King

Fifteen years after his initial run with the company ended, Kevin Garnett and And1 are rejoining forces. He will be serving as the brand’s Creative Director and Brand Ambassador. As the brand approaches it’s 25th anniversary, the company is launching a capsule collection featuring footwear, apparel and accessories co-designed by Garnett. Eddie Esses, President of Sequential Brand’s Active Division, the parent company of And1, had this to say: For 25 years, AND1 has remained synonymous with the game of basketball and its street-ball lifestyle. As we look to the future,…

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Montana man facing felony following alleged sneaker theft

Brandon King

Our crisscrossing of this nation chronicling sneaker-related imbecilery takes us to Great Falls, Montana, where a local man is on the verge of ruining his life over leather and rubber. Alex Joseph Mondragon, 23, is charged with felony burglary and the misdemeanors criminal mischief an theft. On January 22, 2018, Great Falls police responded to a call where a homeowner reported multiple items missing, incluing some vintage Adidas sneakers. According to court records, the front door of the home had been kicked in and the frame was damaged. The homeowner…

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Russell Westbrook breaks out “BHM” colorway of his Why Not Zer0.1

Brandon King

Today as the Oklahoma City Thunder squared off against the Los Angeles Lakers on national television (a game the Lakers won, 108-104), Russell Westbrook introduced the world to a new colorway of his first signature shoe, the Jordan Why Not Zer0.1. Russ’s kicks are outfitted in the familiar black, red and green color palette of other BHM-themed shoes. The upper appears to be a black nubuck with a golden Jumpman adorning the top of the midfoot. The heel counter on one shoe is red and on the other shoe it…

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Wheat Air Zoom Generation coming All-Star Weekend

Brandon King

  It appears that the only All-Stars won’t be on the basketball court during the NBA midseason classic. The Jordans, Foamposites and other shoes announced to release during that weekend certainly constitutes an All-Star footwear lineup. With the confirmation of a coveted shoe of Lebron James’ signature line, that lineup got even stronger. After rumours swirled swirled of a coming retro of the “Wheat” Air Zoom Generation, the shoe that James debuted way back in 2004 at the Rookie Challenge Game. Like the original,it will feature a Wheat upper that…

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Taking a look at the “All-Star” Nike Air Foamposite Pro

Brandon King

The “All-Star” Nike Foamposite comes with removable Swoosh and heel logos, giving the wearer a hint of customization. The shoe features a white Foamposite upper that is only broken up by hints of black on the small lateral forefoot swoosh, tongue, heel pull tabs, and heel branding. A white translucent outsole finishes the look of this shoe. The “All-Star” Nike Air Foamposite One is scheduled to release February 16, 2018 at select retailers. The sticker price is set at $250.        

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Foamposite Inspired KD 10 GS to release soon.

Brandon King

This KD 10 is inspired by the “Royal” colorway of theNike Air Foamposite One. Although there is no actual Foamposite present on the shoe, the sneaker does draw its lines and color blocking from that iconic shoe. The pinstripe detailing on the Foamposite One’s tongue tab and heel tabs have also found their way onto this shoe. The clear rubber outsole rounds out the aesthetic of this sneaker. The KD 10 LE is set to drop in children sizing February 8, 2018 at select Nike basketball retail venues. The sticker…

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Official images of the Air Jordan OVO “Black”

Brandon King

We previewed the white component of the Air Jordan 8 OVO pack and just like that shoe, official pictures of the black OVO Jordan 8 have now surfaced. This sneaker features an upper largely comprised of tumbled leather with suede wrapping around the heel. This black upper is accented with metallic gold and varsity red hues. Like its white counterpart, it also features OVO branding and owl logos. Like its white pack mate,the Air Jordan 8 OVO Black will release on February 16, 2018 at select Jordan retailers. Its sticker…

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Official images of Air Jordan 8 OVO “White”

Brandon King

Last month, we told you of a coming white OVO Air Jordan 8. Official images of that shoe have now surfaced. This shoe is outfitted in white tumbled leather accented with metallic gold and varsity red. OVO branding and owl logos complete the look of this shoe that will be highly sought after. This shoe is set to release February 16th during All-Star weekend at select Jordan retailers. The sticker price is set at $225 USD. Air Jordan 8 OVO White/Metallic Gold-Varsity Red-Blur AA1239-135 February 16, 2018 $225    

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“Chinese New Year” Nike Air Foamposite One soon to release

Brandon King

The official images have leaked of this upcoming Foamposite One, which is celebrating the coming Chinese New Year. The shoe features a yellow to blue fade from toe-to- heel on the lateral side. The medial side feature a toe-to-heel yellow to purple fade. Dispersed across the upper are graphics of birds, flowers and fireworks. Red is utilized on the Swoosh on the lateral toe as well as the Penny logos on the tongue, heel, pull tabs and on the outsole. The aforementioned upper sits atop a translucent outsole. Other detailing…

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