Category: Sneakers

Nike rolls out SNEAKRS app in Europe

Brandon King

Today Nike brings to Europe SNEAKRS app. Available in 19 countries and in 14 languages, the app will allow users to purchase and keep track of coming releases, just like its SNKRS counterpart. According to Nike, during the launch week, sneakers that were highly sought after and sold out, would see a restock via the SNEAKRS app. Users can also look to an August 18 drop of Black/Royal Air Jordan 1, the so-called "Space Jam" Air Jordan XI, as well as the Flyknit Trainer and Air Max 97. The SNEAKRS…

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Another Air Zoom Generation retro to come this October

Brandon King

Earlier this year the Zoom Generation returned to retail for the first time since its initial release in 2003. As reported by SoleCollector, the opening of the LeBron James sneaker archives continues this October with the coming release of a black Air Zoom Generation. As of the writing of this piece there is not a set release date nor leaked images of the sneaker.

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LeBron hints at the LeBron 15 is soon to come

Brandon King

The LeBron XIV has only been out since January of this year ,but it appears King James is setting his sights on the next model in his signature line. Wednesday LeBron responded to a tweet in which he outright stated the LeBron 15b is not as far away as one might think. With still more 🔥🔥to come. 15s coming soon! 👀 https://t.co/27AfKJpyGP — LeBron James (@KingJames) August 2, 2017 When the LeBron 15 becomes a reality, we will have all LeBron 15 related news here for you.

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You can win custom kicks in Whataburger’s social media contest

Brandon King

If you enjoy whataburger and a good pair of kicks, then this contest the fast-food chain is holdoing may be right up your alley. To enter, contestant are to take a photo of their favorite customized meal at Whataburger and then post it on social media with the hashtag, #WhataThoseContest. The restaurant has joined forces with renowned San Antonio- based artist Jake Danklefs, founder of the custom design studio Dank and Co. to provide the prizes- three pair of custom created by Danklefs himself. The first place winner gets a…

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 The Basement x Nike Dunk Low BSMNT releases tomorrow

Brandon King

Tomorrow’s release of The Basement x Nike Dunk Low BSMNT marks the first time Nike has teamed up with the London based collective, The Basement.  Designed by  18-year-old Basement member Daniel Pacitti this take on the classic silhouette combines nine different materials ( 14 OZ canvas, Mesh Lining, Double Twill Canvas, Nubuck, Heavyweight Denim, Cordoroy , Flat Leather, Tumbled Leather, and 3M Reflective) to supply its unique look which also has a meaning behind it.  When designing the shoe, we made each panel a different material to represent the diversity…

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Ex-Jordan Brand Footwear Designer Launches Playground Sneaker Line

Brandon King

Former Jordan Brand design director Jason Mayden is behind a new children’s footwear brand, Super Heroic. The aim of the brand is to promote and exhale the power of play. “So many times we go out and encourage kids to dream big, but then we don’t give them the tools to do it. I want Super Heroic to be a tool kit that empowers children to become whatever they want to be. The core [mission] of Super Heroic is pretty simple: to encourage, enable and enhance pure physical play for…

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Stupid Things People Do For Sneakers: NY thieves target sellers of Apple Watches and Yeezys

Brandon King

According to the NYPD a pair of robbers are targeting people trying to sell various high-end sneakers and other goods via Facebook.  Since April, the dastardly duo has have robbed six people in Brooklyn, NY. NYPD have surmised their modus operandi consists of making arrangements with prospective sellers to purchase a product; however at the meeting, the robbers flashed guns instead of cash. According to the NYPD, their laundry list of criminal acts are as follows: On Friday, April 28th at approximately 10:40 a.m., an individual removed 21 year-old male…

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Kyrie Irving shows new colorway of Kyrie 3 on his Instagram

Brandon King

Kyrie Irving recently hopped on Instagram to give the world a preview of an, to that time, unseen colorway of signature, the Nike Kyrie 3. This dark teal tonal model has been tentatively monikered “Tiffany”. They are inspired by empowering women ( though I am not sure how) and connected to the Tiffany&Co jewelry brand. As of yet, there is no official release date, but when and if that changes we will be on top of reporting that information https://www.instagram.com/p/BWQQ6E2Fsm5/  

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Elena Delle Donne wishes Ball’s BBB kicks would malfunction

Brandon King

WNBA baller Elena Della  Donne inserted her Swoosh-clad foot in her mouth with a recent tweet. She took to social media as Lonzo Ball was making his NBA Summer League debut to share her hopes for the shoes Ball would be wearing that night as well as what brand he should have inked a deal with.   How great would it be if @ZO2_ blew out his shoe in his first summer league game? should have gone with @Nike — Elena Delle Donne (@De11eDonne) July 8, 2017 Did I just…

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Jordan Brand commemorates Russell Westbrook MVP season with XXXI-10-10 pack

Brandon King

In honoring of Russell Westbrook’s extraordinary MVP season, Jordan Brand sent the newly crowned most valuable player an exclusive gift.  The pack consists of a pair of Air Jordan XXXI, and two pair of Air Jordan X’s, one pair orange and one pair blue. The numbers of the sneakers represent Westbrook’s season averages of 31points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists per game. The pack also included a short note from one Michael Jordan. 

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