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Police put the kibosh on SoleFly’s Jordan 1 release

Brandon King

Limited shoes + limited IQ’s= a potential recipe for disaster.  As we previously noted, both of the SoleFly x Air Jordan 1s released today at the Miami boutique. With the limited quantities of both pairs, demand was high and that drew scores of sneaker enthusiasts (and undoubtedly some resellers) clamoring to get their hands on one or both pair. All those factors came together at today’s planned release and as such, police decided to halt the release due to safety concerns. SoleFly said they will announce the new date for…

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500,000 pair of counterfeit Converse and Vans seized in east China

Brandon King

Police in east China’s Anhui Province destroyed half a million pair of knock-off Converse and Vans sneakers. Back in December 2015, police in the city of Bengbu received a tip alleging that counterfeit Converse sneakers that were being sold in some Middle Eastern countries may have been produced in the city. A task force was set up by police to investigate the matter. A month into their investigation, the task force had uncovered the factory’s location and that it had nine production lines that were manned by several hundred shoemakers…

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Nike releasing Kobe AD in Lakers colors

Brandon King

Nike is releasing two Lakers-esque colorways of the Kobe AD. The first pair is outfitted with a hyper grape upper on the lateral side split with university gold on the medial side, The midsole and outsole share this same color splitting. The branding on the upper, which include Kobe logos and his initials behind the tongue, are composed of university gold. The second sneaker has amarillo taking up the lateral side with the medial side being court purple. Like the first shoe, this one also carries that hue implementation through…

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Cavaliers trade Kyle Korver to Jazz

Brandon King

According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski the Cleveland Cavaliers traded veteran sharpshooter to the Utah Jazz in exchange for Alec Burks and two future second-round picks. Korver had been averaging 6.8 points in 15.7 minutes per contest while shooting 46.3 percent from three-point range. He joins a Utah Jazz team that has the second-worst three point percentage in the NBA at 31.9 percent and is in need of his outside shooting. This will be Korver’s second run with the Jazz. He previously played with the club from the 2007-08 season until…

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Making Kicks Count: Cardi B hands out sneakers at Brooklyn housing complex

Brandon King

Last month rapper Cardi B gave out hundreds of jackets and sneakers at a Brooklyn housing project. She had this to say about the drive at the Marlboro Houses to CBS News: We have to set an example for the kids. Sometimes people think that we just do the messed up things but we really… care for the kids and our community and everything. The entertainer was gifted a symbolic key to the Marlboro Houses for her efforts.

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Stupid Things People Do For Sneakers: ‘Sneaker Bandit’ steals 16 pairs of shoes from Sears

Brandon King

The latest edition of when imbecilic behavior collides with sneakers takes place in Bensalem, Pennsylvania, where the Bensalem Police are asking for the public’s help in tracking down a man who reportedly relieved a Sears of some sneakers.   CASE: VIDEO: RETAIL THEFT AT SEARS – DO YOU KNOW THIS SNEAKER BANDIT? https://t.co/lvKmy0t3P1 — Bensalem Police (@BensalemPolice) October 9, 2018 According to police a gentleman entered the Sears in Neshaminy Mall on October 3 at approximately 10:15 a.m. Law enforcement states he removed 16 pairs of shoes from their boxes…

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Black Bar collaborates with Nike SB for upcoming Dunk High

Brandon King

  Black, a Hollywood, California, skater owned bar has joined forces with Nike SB on their own Dunk High. The upcoming Dunk High features a black nubuck base with black leather overlays. The branding for the bar appears on the heels, midsole, printed on the aglets and on the insole. The tag on the front of the tongue reads “always bet on black” underneath the Nike SB logo and it comes with a hidden poker chip inside a stash behind the tongue. The pattern that adorns the wall of Black…

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Stupid Things People Do For Sneakers: Duo steals sneakers from seller at meet up

Brandon King

In our latest and unfortunate addition to the annals of Stupid Things People Do For Sneakers a pair of Brooklyn thieves take advantage of a seller’s negligence.   According to police, 20-year-old Subhan Shah agreed to meet another man, 28, to buy a pair of sneakers that were advertised on social media. The seller arrive at the predetermined location at 12:55 p.m. , exited his vehicle and handed to shoes to Shah so he could look them over. Police said as this was happening, Sain Sajjad Khawaja ,24, approached, his…

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LeBron James’ home amongst those targeted by celebrity burglary ring

Brandon King

The domicile of Los Angeles Lakers all-world baller Lebron James was amongst celebrity residences on a list of homes targeted by Southern California burglars. Most recently, Rihanna, Los Angeles Dodgers player Yasiel Puig and Los Angeles Rams wideout Robert Woods all have been burglary victims . Monday, the Los Angeles Police Department released this press announcement: During recent months, the Los Angeles Police Department has become aware of a series of residential burglaries targeting actors, producers, musicians and professional athletes living in the Los Angeles area. Initially, it was believed…

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NBA divulges why it changed on court sneaker policy

Brandon King

Last week it was reported the NBA was significantly altering the rules on sneakers. Beginning with the 2018-19 season the league will allow players to wear any color shoes at any point through the season. In providing a rationale as to why the NBA changed course on this matter, NBA Senior VP of Identity, Outfitting & Equipment Christopher Arena had this to SoleCollector: We’ve evolved our guidelines to allow players to display colors on their sneakers that reflect their team colors or any other colors that allow them to express…

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