Travis Scott and Jordan Brand are teaming again, releasing the Air Jordan 1 Low and Cactus Jack Exclusive OG Reverse Mocha. The new low sneaker comes with a 21-piece clothing line that includes graphic t-shirts, hoodies, hats, and accessories. Prices range from $45 to $150, and sizes XS to XXL are completely available.
Javon Walton of Euphoria appears in the Air Jordan 1 Low and Travis Scott advertising campaign and commercial. Additionally, Lance McCullers of the Houston Astros and MLB icon Reggie Jackson also appear in the “Don’t Get Caught” advertisement.
The limited edition collection is available exclusively on shop.travisscott.com and the SNKRS drop of the shoe will be on July 21.
The highly awaited Question Mid “6” ($160, GX0230), a sneaker inspired by Philadelphia basketball superstars, will be released on July 22, according to Reebok.
To honor legendary hoopers who blazed the way in “The City of Brotherly Love,” star player Allen Iverson wore jersey #6 for the 2002 All-Star Game instead of his usual #3. A white version of Iverson’s first trademark shoe, the Question Mid “#6,” pays tribute to that occasion with red accents, a #6 emblem at the heel, and a specially made commemorative sock liner.
Starting on July 22, select stores, including Reebok.com/US/Classics-Basketball, Finish Line, JD Sports, and others, will have the Question Mid “#6” ($160, GX0230) in full-family size.
Breanna “Stewie” Stewart, WNBA MVP, Olympian, and PUMA brand ambassador, unveiled the upcoming Stewie 1, the first new women’s signature basketball shoe in more than ten years.
The Stewie 1’s Quiet Fire colorway, which features a startling juxtaposition of black and neon yellow, captures Breanna’s fierce-yet-humble attitude. While a North Star-inspired top captures the Forward’s exceptional talent and pays homage to her high school squad, the aggresive flame shaping transforms into the tranquil ripples of water in the midsole, highlighting the dichotomy of Stewie’s game and attitude.
“Working with PUMA to craft the first women’s signature basketball sneaker in the last 12 years was an honor,” said Breanna Stewart. “I hope that this is the first in a legacy of signature sneakers to come for women athletes across all sports and serves as inspiration for all young people that this, along with any achievement, is possible.”
The Stewie 1 provides multi-zoned monomesh layers for targeted support, breathability, and comfort along with NITRO Foam technology for superior responsiveness and cushioning while remaining lightweight, and a Molded Heel Counter for additional stability and lockdown marked with scars to represent Stewie’s two Achilles surgeries.
The newest example of PUMA’s dedication to increasing equality for female athletes is Stewie’s trademark shoe. With legendary Creative Director June Ambrose, the company formally introduced a Women’s Hoops branch in 2021, and they are still making progress in it. Breanna is taking the next step in encouraging a new generation of young athletes to think that having a signature shoe is a possibility, regardless of who you are or where you are from, by releasing the Stewie 1.
This fall, the Stewie 1 and related items will be offered in North America on PUMA.com, at the PUMA NYC Flagship store, and at a few other shops, with prices ranging from $35 to $140.
Following the announcement of their original collaboration in 2020, Reebok and street culture outlet SNEEZE Magazine have collaborated on two editions of the LT Court sneaker that are inspired by classic ’90s skate sneakers. The SNEEZE x Reebok LT Court ($120, GW9607/GW9514) will be exclusively sold by SNEEZE starting on July 8 and will then be made available globally on July 15 through Reebok.com and select stores.
SNEEZE Magazine provides an accurate reference to the contemporary street and skate culture within its picture-heavy pages. SNEEZE is a perfect partner for Reebok because of its ongoing goal of inclusive storytelling and “positive vibrations.”
“Collaborating on a shoe isn’t easy,” commented SNEEZE. “It’s a lot of work putting something out there that we would be stoked to wear ourselves. We’ve had a nice run with Reebok and the shoes always turn out better than expected.”
The SNEEZE x Reebok LT Court is crafted with the same meticulous attention to detail as a ’80s Reebok Court model and is available in black/white (GW9607) and green/chalk (GW9514) colorways. In addition to maintaining original Reebok design elements like a deconstructed toe box, appropriate foam packaging, and vintage logos, the design makes use of an all-suede upper with contrast stitching. The cup sole tooling was also influenced by renowned Reebok multi-part molds.
“The angles of it are dynamic,” concluded SNEEZE. “Its stance has an attack to it, but it’s also very chill and looks really good on a skater.”
Kanye has been relatively quiet on social media as of late, but it seems as if the apparent copying of one of his sneakers made him speak about it on IG.
A few weeks ago, the first pictures of Adidas Adilette ’22 slide dropped. Many people were excited to get the slide as it resembled a Yeezy Slide, which, unlike the Adidas slide, is hard to get and always sells out. The Adidas slide has since dropped and sold out, and are expected to release in multiple colorways on June 23.
Ye took to Instagram to scold the German sportswear brand and call out its CEO Kasper Rørsted.
— Outlander Magazine (@StreetFashion01) June 13, 2022
“THIS IS YE driving down the same street Kobe passed on,” Ye said. “Maybe I feel that Mamba spirit right now To Kasper I’m not standing for this blatant copying no more To all sneaker culture To every ball player rapper or even if you work at the store This is for everyone who wants to express themselves but feel they can’t cause they’ll loose their contract or be called crazy Bravery is not not being afraid Bravery is overcoming your fear for your truth This Ye with the blue paint on my face These shoes represent the disrespect that people in power have to the talent This shoe is a fake Yeezy made by adidas themselves I’m not talking to DC about this either Kasper come talk to me Happy Monday.”
What makes this interesting is that Kanye is in partnership with Adidas to produce and market his Yeezy brand shoes. Adidas does not own the Yeezy’s and in the past, have made shoes that somewhat resemble Yeezy’s.
Kasper has not responded to Ye’s allegations and it is unsure that he will.
Steph Curry has been incredibly busy this week, trying to lead the Warriors to an NBA title in a gritty battle against the Boston Celtics. While Curry hopes to emerge a winner on the court, he is working for a more even playing field off the court.
Curry has been known for rocking some fits from up-and-coming minority designers in his tunnel walks, and he is also promoting gender equality with his custom Curry 4’s, which feature the hashtag #RetireInequality and draw attention to economic inequalities that still face many women around the world today.
Curry debuted the custom Curry 4’s in game three against the Celtics. The shoes feature a bright blue, pink, yellow, and white colorway with the hashtag #RetireInequality. A closeup of the shoe was posted on the official Curry Brand Instagram (@sc30) with the following caption:
For Game , @stephencurry30 wore a special pair of Curry 4s designed by our very own @azzi35. Major love to @tiaa @currybrand @dezcustomz and @kreativecustomkicks for helping make it all happen!
A small quantity of this special pair will be available for purchase on June 23 on @ntwrk, with all proceeds going to the Women’s Sports Foundation and @tiaa’s mission to bring awareness to the retirement pay gap affecting women today.
Learn more: https://retireinequality.com
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#RetireInequality is an initiative by TIAA bank to promote economic opportunity for women and work towards more equitable pay and retirement savings opportunities. Azzi Fudd shooting guard for the UConn Huskies. The shoe design was also courtesy of custom shoe designer @dezcustomz, which specializes in airbrush art design and @kreativecustomkicks, which specializes in intricately detailed custom painted shoes.
The first-ever Kickin’ It presented by Nike segment, produced in Spanish and featuring Atlanta Braves player Ronald Acua Jr. has been released by MLB Network.
Kickin’ It, which debuted in June, showcases an MLB player talking about their in-game footwear, favorite shoes as a kid, and what they’d like to wear in the future. Some of the notable releases included St. Louis Cardinals’ Nolan Arenado, Chicago Cubs’ Wilson Contreras, and Milwaukee Brewers’ Christian Yelich.
In this episode, Acua Jr. highlights the sneaker he chose for the segment:
“These are the shoes I designed for home club. Then I put the yellow, blue, and red. The yellow is more noticeable because I have always liked to stick out. It also combines and makes reference to the flag of Venezuela. Here are the stars of Venezuela. You can see here are palms. …It makes me feel like part of my home there in La Sabana, how I am from the coast, from the beach. Over here you can see the date of my birth with my name, December 18, 1997. I have always liked since I was a child, never forget where I am from. I always put my country on top. I think that was one of the biggest motivations why this shoe is yellow. It’s a shoe that mostly stands out among the others, because if you look at the team, our uniform hardly has yellow. I make them match with a number of things I wear during the game.”
The long-awaited Reebok Answer IV “Tunnel” (GX6235, $150) will be available via Reebok and select stores on Friday, May 27.
Allen Iverson’s iconic Answer IV comes to life in honor of his infamous ‘tunnel walk’ tribute to Philadelphia during the 2001 playoffs. The shoe has a white tumbled leather and green pearlized leather upper, reflective elements, a limited-edition I3-branded durag lining, and a tattoo sock liner that reads “Only the Strong Survive.”
eBay is opening is teaming with The Wear ‘Em Out Store in Los Angeles that rewards sneakerheads for actually wearing their new kicks out of the store. eBay is recognized for its unequaled selection of new and pre-owned sneakers. The Wear ‘Em Out Store, which will be open Memorial Day weekend on Fairfax Avenue, will offer up to 70% off today’s market price on some of the most unique and coveted sneaker models, with lower rates for shoppers who physically wear their purchases out the door.
“Most people can identify with that feeling of getting a new pair of shoes that you love so much, you just HAVE to wear them out of the store,” said Garry Thaniel, GM of Sneakers at eBay. “The Wear ‘Em Out Store celebrates a love of sneakers, while acknowledging that sneakerheads are often balancing what they wear with what they keep in the box. eBay is the place to find every style and every price, and now we’re offering an incentive to lace up the most coveted sneakers of the summer.”
According to a recent eBay survey of 1,000+ sneakerheads, the majority of respondents stated they only wear about half of their collections. The Wear ‘Em Out Store was created to inspire sneakerheads to live in the moment and wear their favorite shoes on their feet this summer.
Offset, an award-winning international musician, businessman, and fashion icon known for wearing some of the most coveted kicks from his extensive and exclusive collection, was enlisted by eBay to help curate the Wear ‘Em Out Store’s offering, using his years of sneaker collecting to determine what collectible kicks enthusiasts would most want to un-deadstock.
“eBay is my go-to place to find the kicks you can’t find anywhere else,” said rapper Offset. “For sneaker collectors like me who lay awake at night trying to decide if you’re going to wear your new kicks, eBay’s Wear ‘Em Out Store makes light of something that haunts the entire sneaker community and gives people a new way to access the shoes they want for summer.”
eBay will provide visitors an exclusive glimpse of the Wear ‘Em Out Store at Sneaker Con Anaheim this weekend, including several of the designs that will be presented on Fairfax, such as the Jordan 1 Retro High OG Patent Bred or the Yeezy Boost 700 Wave Runner. The store will stock a selection of the season’s most-wanted fashions, as well as new releases that would ordinarily be available exclusively at deadstock pricing.
Event details are available below:
The Wear ‘Em Out Preview | Sneaker Con Anaheim, May 21 – 22 The weekend prior to Memorial Day at eBay’s Sneaker Con Anaheim, a custom display of notable sneaker styles will reveal the “Wear ‘Em Out” inventory – offering attendees a preview of the expert-picked pairs available to shop the following week.
The Wear ‘Em Out Store | 455 N Fairfax, Los Angeles, May 27 – 29 Through Memorial Day weekend, eBay invites sneakerheads in the Los Angeles area to visit the store, shop styles such as the Jordan 1 Retro High OG Patent Bred or Yeezy Boost 700 Wave Runner, and purchase at up to 70% off.
Kanye West and Billie Eilish may not see eye-to-eye on much, but one thing they have in common (aside from being chart-topping artists) is the fact that they now both have their own sneaker line.
While Ye has been in the sneaker game for quite some time with his Yeezy line, Eilish only recently entered the game with her neon green Air Jordan KO and most recently, with the debut of her Air Force 1 High last month. Now it appears that a Billie Eilish x Nike Air Force 1 Low is about to drop as well.
Eilish, who is one of the rare female artists with her own sneaker collection, has definitely imprinted her style in the Air Force 1 High, an oversized chunky style featuring five mid-foot straps over the laces. The entire upper (including the Nike swoosh) is a beige-ish colorway that she simply calls “mushroom.” (The sneaker is largely made with eco-friendly and recycled materials.)
A first glance at the Low model shows a departure from the monochromatic style of the High with two slightly different colorways on the upper in a block-like pattern overlaid by the Nike swoosh. Instagram account @solebyjc shared a sneak peek of the latest drop, which as of yet, has no release date.
Billie Eilish Air Force 1 Nike Low, courtesy of @solebyjcBillie Eilish Air Force 1 Nike Low, courtesy of @solebyjc
, @stephencurry30 wore a special pair of Curry 4s designed by our very own @azzi35. Major love to @tiaa @currybrand @dezcustomz and @kreativecustomkicks for helping make it all happen!
