Snoop Dogg and Philipp Plein Celebrate New Sneaker Collaboration

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Snoop Dogg and designer Philipp Plein have joined forces with a sneaker collaboration. A combination of Plein’s gothic aesthetic and Snoop Dogg’s musical legacy are the focal points of this partnership. The two creatives are offering a sneaker in two styles: a black and gold colorway designed with a platform heel, patent black leather body and gold logo, as well as a purple, black and yellow colorway embellished with crystals, inspired by the Lakers. 

An intimate celebration transpired on Monday night inside “Chateau Falconview,” Plein’s Bel Air guest home. The main residence sat atop the winding road, sitting on 3.6 acres at a property reportedly worth $200 million. The gathering hosted numerous celebrities such as musician Tommy Lee. It wrapped around 10 p.m. with a giant sized cake replica of the purple sneaker. 

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Snoop expressed his brotherhood with Plein, which happened organically over time and started off with mutual fanhood. Growing up in Long Beach California, Snoop said, “Me and Philipp have been friends for a few years. We’ve done a few events together, some runway shows in different countries. We decided to come up with a collaboration, so I wanted to put my influence on a shoe, but I wanted him to perfect the show so I didn’t really have too much to do with creative as much as him and his team did, because I trust what they do. You can walk to it, dance to it. You can work out to it. You can wear it with pants, shorts, sweats. You can wear it with anything. It’s made for everybody.” 

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As Plein has stated before, he values the importance of “authentic” partnerships. Snoop has performed at previous Plein shows and both the rapper’s father and son have walked the designer’s runway. “It’s a family business,” expressed Plein. 

Snoop Dogg’s Plein Dogg collection is available at Plein’s stores and website.

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Will Smith Says He Used To Beg Michael Jordan To Send Him Shoes To Wear On The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air

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The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air is noted as one of the greatest sitcoms of all time and is known for catapulting Will Smith into superstar status. Of the many memorable moments in the show that ran from 1990 to 1996, many fans and sneakerheads remember how Will was always wearing the newest or hottest Jordans during the episodes. In fact, in the first episode, he dons a pair of Metallic 5’s, and in the final episode a pair of Columbia 11s.

Well, on a recent episode of Matt Barnes and Steven Jackson’s All The Smoke podcast, Will Smith revealed that he used to beg Michael Jordan to send him pairs before they released so that he could wear them on the show.

“I was living the culture,” Smith said. “I was literally calling Jordan like ‘Mike, please, please don’t give it to nobody. Just let me be the first person, I gotta be the first person to wear it’. And he was like ‘Man, I don’t run that.’”

Smith also said he was unaware that Nike released multiple colorways of Jordan 5’s under the “Fresh Prince” name. The first pair dropped in 2013 and featured the “Grape” colorway without the laces (as Will famously wore them in the show), the second pair dropped in 2018, and the last pair dropped in 2020.

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Uproxx Launches Sneaker Series ‘Fresh Pair’ Starring Just Blaze And Katty Customs

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UPROXX, the youth culture & music destination, will launch Fresh Pair, on Wednesday, 9/28 at 12pm PT/ 3pm ET. This brand-new series stars hip-hop legend Just Blaze and sneaker customizer to the stars Katty Customs. In the series, the co-hosts sit down with some of the biggest names in culture, to talk about their careers and personal journeys through the prism of a 1-of-1 custom shoe, made just for them. 

Season One guests include Jadakiss, The Game, T.I., Redman, EL-P, Jim Jones, Styles P,  and will.i.am.

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SOURCE SPORTS: PUMA Hoops and Breana Stewart to Release First Women’s Signature Sneaker in 10 Years

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The Stewie 1 Quiet Fire, the first women’s signature basketball shoe in more than ten years, will be unveiled on Friday, September 16, by PUMA Hoops in partnership with WNBA MVP and Olympic gold medalist Breanna Stewart. The performance-driven shoe’s Quiet Fire colorway, a dramatic juxtaposition of neon yellow and contrasting black, captures Stewart’s fierce-yet-humble attitude on and off the court. Unparalleled style is ensured by matching clothing that incorporates retro influences and contemporary interpretations on traditional b-ball cuts.

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Stewie 1 ends the industry’s lengthy drought of more than ten years and emphasizes the point of our long-overdue collaboration. The performance-driven shoe’s Quiet Fire colorway, a dramatic juxtaposition of neon yellow and contrasting black, captures Stewart’s fierce-yet-humble attitude on and off the court. The upper, which takes inspiration from the North Star, depicts the forward’s tremendous talent and pays homage to her high school team, while a subtle tonal flame design symbolizes this duality. The Stewie 1 is unequaled on all counts thanks to its revolutionary technology, which includes NITRO foam.

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On September 16, the Stewie 1 Quiet Fire will be offered at DICK’S Sporting Goods, PUMA.com, the PUMA NYC Flagship Store, and a few other select stores across the world. In October, coordinating clothing items will become available. Retail prices for the Stewie 1 range from $35 to $140.

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Reebok to Release ‘Shaq Attaq’ Sneaker to Celebrate 30th Anniversary of Shaq’s First Signature Shoe

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Reebok has announced that Shaquille O’Neal’s coveted “Shaq Attaq” sneaker will make a comeback on September 23. This comes as Reebok continues to highlight its extensive basketball archive through the likes of Allen Iverson’s Question and Answer lines, the revolutionary Hurrikaze and Hurrikaze II, Dee Brown’s Pump Omni Zone II, and more.

Shaq’s first signature shoe was the “Shaq Attaq,” which former Reebok designer Judy Close produced for the outsized rookie sensation in 1992. The design showcased Reebok’s creative approach to performance footwear by combining new “Shaq” branding components with cutting-edge Reebok technologies like a custom-fit Pump bladder and carbon fiber footplate. The footwear, most importantly, gave Shaq the best-in-class stability and comfort on the court as he destroyed countless rims, backboards, and records.

Arriving in adult unisex sizing, “Shaq Attaq” is set for an official global launch on September 23 from Reebok.com/basketballSnipesThe Athlete’s Foot, and other select retailers. You can see the sneaker below.

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Report: Nike Dunks Are Set to Rise $10 in Price Beginning Next Quarter

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For all Nike Dunks fans, be prepared to pay an extra $10 for your favorite sneakers. According to sneaker insider @Brandon1an, the price of one of Nike’s most significant silhouettes will rise.

On Twitter, he revealed the price of Dunks would begin to rise to start next quarter. “Retailers are indicating that starting next quarter, Nike will be raising the price of Dunks $10 across the board AGAIN,” he wrote.

The price of Drunk lows will rise to $120 and highs to $135. SE models of Dunks will be an additional $10.

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Reebok to Introduce ‘Answer to No One’ Colorway of Question Mid

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A fresh and modern colorway of Allen Iverson’s renowned basketball shoe, the Question Mid “Answer to No One,” will be released on September 1 by Reebok.

This rendition of Iverson’s first signature shoe, which debuted with a corresponding retro clothing line, features multicolor detailing on a chalk upper, a bespoke graphic sock-liner, vintage “Q” and “3” heel emblems, and other delicious hits on top of a chalk midsole and glass blue-tinted outsole. Clothing features two graphic shirt variants, a vector fleece hoodie, and joggers.

Starting on September 1, Reebok.com will be the only place to purchase the “Answer to No One” Question Mid and gear pack. You can see the new collection below.

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The Shoe Surgeon Releases ‘TS AJ1 Lux Reverse Mocha’

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The hottest summer shoe has a new custom luxury rendition thanks to designer Dominic Ciambrone aka The Shoe Surgeon. The Lux Reverse Mocha is made from the best exotic leathers, including crocodile and python, and has metallic red-foil embossed logo hits all throughout. A sole that is frosty brown and cream in hue pairs back with an exotic, cream reverse swoosh on the lateral sides.

The Lux Reverse Mocha retails for $6,500 and is now offered at www.TheSurgeon.com. The first 100 purchasers will also receive a commemorative limited edition puff print Surgeon t-shirt.

You can see the new sneaker below.

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Reebok to Release Question Mid “Blue Toe” from Allen Iverson’s Rookie Year

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Reebok has formally announced that their iconic Question Mid “Blue Toe,” a notable colorway of Allen Iverson’s first trademark basketball shoe that debuted during his outstanding ’96–97 rookie season, will make a comeback on August 19.

The first Reebok Question Mid would debut in 1996 at the center of a revolution in basketball footwear, but the company’s pitch to a young and ambitious Allen Iverson was about much more than just a pair of shoes – it was about their dedication to “A.I.”

“It was a dream come true,” recalled Iverson. “It was close to the same feeling of when you get drafted. Only a certain amount of people have their own signature shoe; that really means you’re special.”

Since then, the Question Mid has cemented its status as one of the most significant models in sneaker history, a symbol of Reebok’s basketball tradition, and a representative of sports culture’s most enduring legacy.

The Question Mid “Blue Toe” replaced its “OG” predecessor that year and gained notoriety on a March night in 1997 when Philadelphia’s rookie point guard Allen Iverson, sporting the shoe, famously “crossed up” one of basketball’s greatest players. The soles of a renowned sneaker serve as a reminder of that momentous occasion and Iverson’s reckless athleticism.

After 25 years, the Question Mid “Blue Toe” is back with a host of original design features like a tumbled leather upper, blue pearlized leather on the toe box, an ice rubber outsole, ghillie lacing, embroidered Vector logos, the iconic “Q” heel logo, and a specially made rookie Iverson sock liner that comes in OG-inspired Question packaging.

Reebok’s Inquiry Mid “Blue Toe” will be available at Reebok.com/US/Basketball, Foot Locker, Champs Sports, Hibbett, and other specialized shops starting on August 19 in full-family sizing. On August 18, Reebok UNLOCKED members will have one-day early access, and on August 12, a select number of pairs will be on sale in-person and online at Packer.

You can see the sneaker below.

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Michael Jordan’s Championship Sneakers to be Displayed at Sports Collectors Convention in Atlantic City For First Time

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A special moment celebrating the GOAT of basketball and the sneaker industry will happen in Atlantic City. Each of the championship-clinching sneakers from Michael Jordan’s championships will be on display at the National Sports Collectors Convention in Atlantic City, New Jersey, from July 27-31, 2022.

The shoes were obtained by Certified Sports Guaranty to be featured as a part of the “Dynasty Collection’ memorabilia series.

Included in the run is what are now known as the “Bred” Retro 6, “Raptor” Jordan Retro 7, “Playoff” Retro 8, “Bred” Retro 11, “Playoff” Retro 12 and “Last Shot” Retro 14. Jordan would wear Black during the playoff run as it was Chicago Bulls’ tradition.

You can see an image of the full collection below and get information on how you can make a visit to the collection below.

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