The Stewie 1 Reintroduce, Breanna Stewart’s iconic sneaker, is getting a new incarnation from PUMA Hoops.
This new colorway, the third release of Stewie’s signature shoe, has a bespeckled gum sole and an upper that is flecked to resemble the geological formations on Washington State’s magnificent Mount Rainier. It is inspired by glacier rocks. The great forward’s dazzling presence on the court is symbolized by the neon yellow accent that breaks up the otherwise neutral color scheme.
The Stewie 1 Reintroduce, which has a suggested retail price of $120, will go on sale starting on Jan. 16 through PUMA.com, the PUMA mobile app, the PUMA NYC Flagship store, Dick’s Sporting Goods, and other select retailers around the world.
Jordan Brand had an epic run in 2022 with the “Lost & Found” Jordan 1, numerous Travis Scott Retro 1s, Fire Red Retro 3s, and more. With that success under their belt, they are getting ready for a special 2023.
According to Sneaker News, Nike SB and Jordan Brand will connect for an SB Retro 4 that will be on the way this year.
The forthcoming Nike SB x Jordan 4 “Pine Green” is expected to a release on March 20 at a price tag of $225.
Iconic sneaker and sportswear retailer Eastbay will shut down this week. Shoppers are directed to take their interest to Champs Sports in a message on the Eastbay homepage.
“We’re saying goodbye to Eastbay at the end of December 2022. We encourage you to shop at champssports.com to find great deals for your athletic shoes, clothing, and more,” a message on the FAQ page reads.
Wisconsin Public Radio notes 210 workers will be laid off as a part of the closure. Eastbay began in 1990 by creating its own line of clothing before evolving into team paraphernalia and sneakers from brands like Nike, Adidas, Converse, and more.
Sad week hearing that @Eastbay is being shut down.
I grew up reading Eastbay with my cereal *every* morning — and it’s how I learned all about the sneaker industry.
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Jordan Brand has announced it will open its first World of Flight concept store in Milan, Italy. World of Flight is a look into Jordan’s retail future, which will celebrate the legacy and future of Basketball culture.
Jordan World of Flight in Milan introduces a new apex retail concept devoted to the Jordan Brand. It is at the vanguard of streetwear and basketball culture, encouraging deeper consumer ties and serving as a platform to demonstrate Jumpman’s universal language. This is a natural next step for Jordan Brand as we continue to shape our strong global momentum, which has been and continues to be propelled by expanding our women’s business, apparel, overseas markets, and our doors.
“Opening Jordan World of Flight represents a truly exciting milestone for Jordan Brand,” said Craig Williams, President, Jordan Brand.
“With World of Flight, we unveil a destination centered in our heritage and basketball culture. This new retail experience positions us to continue our growth journey as a brand and deepen our connection with our consumers.”
Jordan’s Flight World Milan is a 363 square meter, cross-category, premium Jordan destination that invites consumers to experience the Brand in an entirely new way, including exclusive access to the latest high-heat product, elevated pickup experiences, the ability to customize product, and member-only events centered on basketball culture. Jordan World of Flight exemplifies Jordan’s worldwide product, style, and sport innovation at its best.
Jordan World of Flight Milan is located at Via Torino, 21, Milano.
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.
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.”
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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/basketball, Snipes, The Athlete’s Foot, and other select retailers. You can see the sneaker below.
Reebok to Release ‘Shaq Attaq’ Sneaker to Celebrate 30th Anniversary of Shaq’s First Signature Shoe
Reebok to Release ‘Shaq Attaq’ Sneaker to Celebrate 30th Anniversary of Shaq’s First Signature Shoe
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.
