As hype grows around the upcoming basketball season, PUMA Hoops unveils a first look at the Scoot Zeros II, the next evolution ofScoot Henderson’s signature basketball shoe. Following the success of the original Scoot Zero chapter, the Scoot Zeros II delivers the same signature explosive on-court energy and a bold design inspired by Scoot himself.
Throughout the 2024-2025 season, each new drop will feature a variety of colorways, storylines, and collaborations that celebrate Henderson’s unique personality and playing style.
With the Scoot Zeros II, you’ll be locked and loaded, ready to change speed or direction on any trail you choose to blaze. The sleek and personalized design is complete with the iconic “S” branding. The silhouette showcases innovative design features, including a new heel badge, a fast-eyeleting system, and a lockdown webbing support system. Scoot Zeros II is also packed with cutting-edge technology; the PWRtape, TPU Proplate, and Nitro midsole provide optimal performance and comfort. The shoe’s high-performance rubber outsole features innovative Scoot branding and design cues inspired by Scoot’s DNA.
The premier colorway of the Scoot Zeros II will drop on December 20th and will be available at PUMA.com, the PUMA mobile app, the PUMA NYC Flagship store and at Foot Locker, Kids Foot Locker, and Champs.
adidas Basketball has officially revealed the Anthony Edwards 1 Mid “Light Purple” colorway, a new addition to the Minnesota Timberwolves star’s signature shoe line. Inspired by Minnesota icons who embrace the regal purple shade, the sneaker builds on Edwards’ rising success both on and off the court.
Designed for peak performance, the Anthony Edwards 1 Mid features cutting-edge technology to match the demands of explosive athletes. Key innovations include the Generative Support Wing, a distinct TPU design that provides stability and breathability, and Jet Boost technology, which enhances energy return and cushioning. Additionally, the shoe’s herringbone outsole offers superior traction for dynamic movement.
The Anthony Edwards 1 Mid “Light Purple” will retail for $120 and be available on adidas.com, select adidas stores, and retailers like Foot Locker and Champs Sports starting October 5, 2024.
To stay updated on the latest releases, including the upcoming Anthony Edwards 1 Low, visit adidas.com/Anthony_Edwards.
adidas Basketball has officially launched the HBCU Crazy 8 Low collection, a vibrant and meaningful tribute to the rich legacy of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). This collection, featuring five distinct colorways, arrives just in time for the 2024 Homecoming season, paying homage to each partner school’s culture, heritage, and community.
Homecoming, a hallmark of HBCU life, is more than just a reunion. It’s a celebration of sport, fashion, and culture where students, alumni, and supporters gather to embrace the unique spirit of their universities. The HBCU Crazy 8 Low collection captures this energy, weaving school colors, logos, and historical motifs into the design of each shoe.
The collection includes the following schools, each with its own dedicated sneaker:
Alabama State University (Homecoming: October 5th vs. FAMU)
Alcorn State University (Homecoming: October 5th vs. Arkansas Pine Bluff)
Grambling State University (Homecoming: October 19th vs. Arkansas Pine Bluff)
Prairie View A&M University (Homecoming: October 26th vs. TAM-Commerce)
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (Homecoming: October 26th vs. Mississippi Valley State)
The design of the Crazy 8 Low sneakers features a smooth leather and mesh upper, accented with shiny patent leather Three Stripes. Each sneaker’s bold color blocking reflects pivotal moments from HBCU history, infusing school pride and tradition into every step.
The HBCU Crazy 8 Low collection is priced at $120 and will be available for purchase on adidas.com starting October 1, 2024, just ahead of this year’s Homecoming celebrations.
adidas Originals continues its partnership with global superstar Bad Bunny, unveiling their latest release: the Gazelle Indoor. This new drop offers a bold reinterpretation of the classic Gazelle, embodying the theme “The right thing in the wrong place,” which promotes styling freedom through creative design choices.
The concept focuses on design details that might seem out of place, yet become defining features when reimagined. This innovation is showcased through the shoe’s combination of a classic double tongue and disruptive elements like the Flipped T toe and an exterior size label on the heel. These unexpected features blend seamlessly with the overall aesthetic, redefining the iconic silhouette.
Inspired by Benito Martinez Ocasio’s (Bad Bunny) daring style and artistic fearlessness, the Gazelle Indoor mirrors his boundary-breaking creativity. This release further cements his influence not only in music but also in fashion and culture.
Sign-ups for the Gazelle Indoor will be available on the CONFIRMED app and adidas’ flagship app starting September 16th. The shoe officially drops on September 21st, priced at $140 USD for adults, and will be available in stores, on adidas.com/badbunny, and at adidas flagship locations.
Today, adidas Basketball introduced the Dame 9, the latest iteration of Damian Lillard’s signature shoe line. The Dame 9 is the lightest release in the franchise’s history, designed to support the demands of elite athletes like Lillard, whose game is always on. Weighing just 14.5 ounces, the shoe is engineered to enhance mobility while offering the stability and durability needed for powerful performances.
Key features include an internal Lycra bootie for comfort and ankle support, Lightstrike cushioning in the midsole for lightweight protection, and a strategic grip outsole tailored for agility and comfort. Additionally, the Total Torsion system provides full-length foot support to maximize force transfer, and the reinforced Nubuck toe cap ensures durability in high-abrasion areas.
Following their successful collaboration on the Dame 4, the Dame 9 brings BAPE®’s iconic aesthetics to the basketball court with two signature colorways: green with gold accents and red with gold accents, each featuring BAPE®’s distinctive camo patterns. A third friends-and-family edition offers a USA-inspired colorway with tonal camo and gold accents. Each pair includes co-branded sock liners, alternate laces, and arrives in a special co-branded box.
“Whether you’re making headlines in clutch moments or just pulling up in style, we’ve got you,” says Damian Lillard. “This shoe is built for endurance, embodying the relentless grind and dedication it takes to rise to the top. It’s for the grinders, the dreamers, and everyone ready to elevate their game. It’s always Dame Time.”
The collection also includes a range of apparel, such as a reversible mesh jersey, matching shorts, co-branded socks, and a special edition Damian Lillard BABY MILO® t-shirt. The accompanying campaign videos highlight Lillard’s relentless mentality, both on and off the court.
The limited-edition adidas and BAPE® for Damian Lillard collection will be available on August 31, 2024, with prices ranging from $25 to $160.
Fresh off of a gold medal win, WBNA MVP and self-proclaimed Harry Potter aficionado Breanna “Stewie” Stewart is dropping her latest signature shoe: the enchanting Stewie 3 Harry Potter – where magic meets performance.
Featuring graphics inspired by the Harry Potter film series, the Stewie 3 Harry Potter is sure to add some magic to your game. Along with its attention-grabbing colorway, the Stewie 3 Harry Potter is engineered for dominance on the court – featuring a high-abrasion outsole for added grip and a dual-density Profoam+ midsole for targeted cushioning. That means enhanced energy return and stability when driving the lane, pulling up from deep, or crashing the backboard.
See below for a breakdown of the sneaker’s tech specs:
CUSHIONING: Dual-density Profoam+ midsole for lightweight energy return and improved movement control. Targeted cushioning provides increased forefoot lockdown and stability.
GRIP: High-abrasion outsole features composite materials and an innovative treat pattern for added traction when you need it most.
SUPPORT: Engineered mesh upper provides targeted lightweight support while seamless multi-zone construction allows for breathability and comfort.
STABILITY: Floral-themed TPU cage for improved lateral and heel stability.
The Stewie 3 Harry Potter drops on Friday, September 6 and will be making their court debut on Stewie tonight, 8/20 during the NY Liberty vs Dallas Wings WNBA game. They’ll be available to purchase at PUMA.com, the PUMA mobile app, the PUMA NYC Flagship store and at Foot Locker, Kids Foot Locker, and Champs in a full size run for $130.
Last night, NYC and the Tri-State area packed the Barclays Center for Future and Metro Boomin’s New York stop on their We Trust You Tour.
The great weather brought out a capacity crowd to the downtown Brooklyn venue and the show couldn’t start on time because the people just kept coming. About an hour and a half after the scheduled start, the lights dimmed and Metro took the mic to let the people know that they were going to experience a performance unlike any other.
As Metro dimmed the lights and asked everyone to turn omn the lights to their phones, the smoke emitted from the front, leading to the anticipation of “King Tito” entering the stage. Jumping into hits from his 2017 self titled album before bringing out his friends from Brookjlyn.
Lola Brooke was the first to hit the stage and perform her smash “Don’t Play Wit’ It”, which was the perfect intro for Brooklyn favorites Sheff G and Sleepy Hallow, who came out for two tracks, including their street anthem “Everything Lit”. NYC favorite Cash Cobain was the next guest to grace the stage with his hit “For Sure”, which features Bronx rap princess Ice Spice. No Brookly show would be complete without “mr. “Big Drip” himself Fivio Foreign, who dropped a few of his classics, including his NYC anthem “City Of Gods”.
Metro and Future returned to the stage after. wardrobe change to perform the hottest tracks from their two 2024 collaboration projects, We Don’t Trust You and We Still Don’t Trust You, which were the catalysts for this expansive 27-city tour. Also, the duo surprisingly brought out Travis Scott, who performed “Type Sh*t” from the aforementioned album, wowing the crowd amidst the fiery special effects.
The tour’s next stop is in Washington D.C.’s Capitol One Arena this weekend which is sure to create some rumbles in the Nation’s capitol.
Nike is electrifying its performance footwear lineup with the release of the “Electric Pack,” a striking new colorway set to drop on July 24. The Electric Pack, which combines the iconic Ostrich print with Total Orange, celebrates Nike’s legacy of creating unforgettable sports moments.
Caroline Abero, Sr. Director of Women’s Footwear and Apparel at Nike, led the design for this bold collection. Abero and her team aimed to capture Nike’s signature attitude—bold, fearless, and irreverent. The Electric Pack features a unique blend of Ostrich print, originally introduced by legendary Nike designer Tinker Hatfield on the Air Safari in 1987, and Total Orange, a vibrant performance color.
“We wanted to take something you wouldn’t think about in the context of performance — the Safari pattern — and create an artifact that signaled this new era of sport,” says Abero. “We’re bringing sport and culture together on the playing field and creating a new look of sport for the next generation.”
The Ostrich print’s story is as distinctive as its design. In the ’80s, Hatfield encountered a luxurious ostrich-print couch in New York City’s SoHo. Inspired by its organic, textured look, Hatfield sought to merge this non-athletic aesthetic with performance footwear, creating a groundbreaking fusion of high fashion and athletic function.
The Electric Pack will be available across 55 select performance models on nike.com, showcasing a dynamic intersection of Nike’s athletic innovation and bold design.
PUMA Hoops and Portland Trail Blazers’ Scoot Henderson, are releasing two new colorways in the point guard’s signature shoe: The Scoot Zeros in O.D.D CITY and RETRO.
The Scoot Zeros O.D.D. City is a tribute to Portland’s vibrant basketball culture with a red, black, and white colorway that captures the essence of decades-long excellence, while the Scoot Zeros RETRO channel the spirit of the 70’s when “Rip City” was more than a nickname, bringing the legacy into the modern era in a bold red colorway.
The Scoot Zeros are notably inspired by Henderson’s personal mantra and lifestyle, “O.D.D: Overly Determined to Dominate”. The performance basketball shoes are packed with tech like high-rebound PROFOAM EVA to cushion your landing and propel explosive movements, and high abrasion tread pattern with non-slip rubber compounds for added traction.
O.D.D. City will launch on August 2nd while the RETRO’s will drop on September 6th. Both colorways will be available for $100 at PUMA.com, the PUMA mobile app, the PUMA NYC Flagship store and at Foot Locker, Kids Foot Locker, and Champs.
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SCOOT ZEROS O.D.D CITY
Inspired by “Rip City” itself, the Scoot Zeros O.D.D City is a perfect mix of Scoot Henderson’s “O.D.D: Overly Determined to Dominate” lifestyle and Portland, Oregon’s trademark “out there” ethos. This red, black, and white colorway of Scoot’s standout signature shoe, the Scoot Zeros, reflects Portland’s decades-long history of basketball excellence.
The Scoot Zeros O.D.D City is a high-performance sneaker packed with PUMA tech like PROFOAM EVA for explosive on-court play and a high abrasion tread pattern for end-to-end action. Take your game to the next level with the Scoot Zeros O.D.D City.
CUSHIONING: High-rebound PROFOAM EVA to cushion your landing and propel explosive movements.
FIT: Reinforced Formstrip lockdown for additional durability.
GRIP: High abrasion tread pattern with non-slip rubber compounds for added traction.
SCOOT ZEROS RETRO
Portland’s place in the hoops history books was written in the 70s, when “Rip City” wasn’t just a nickname, it was a way of life. That legacy is echoed in Scoot Henderson’s latest attention-grabbing drop, the Scoot Zeros Retro. Inspired by Scoot’s “O.D.D: Overly Determined to Dominate” mantra, this bold red colorway of Henderson’s standout signature sneaker is built for dynamic play.
The Scoot Zeros Retro is a high-performance sneaker equipped with PUMA tech like PROFOAM EVA for explosive on-court play and a high abrasion tread pattern for end-to-end action. Elevate your game with the Scoot Zeros Retro.
CUSHIONING: High-rebound PROFOAM EVA to cushion your landing and propel explosive movements.
FIT: Reinforced Formstrip lockdown for additional durability.
GRIP: High abrasion tread pattern with non-slip rubber compounds for added traction.
Jordan Brand has announced the launch of the latest edition in its iconic Air Jordan flagship line, the Air Jordan XXXIX. This new model showcases a cutting-edge midsole that combines full-length ZoomX foam and full-length Air Zoom, offering a premium cushioning experience. The upper is designed to secure the foot during explosive changes in direction, catering to the needs of modern basketball players.
The Air Jordan XXXIX debuted on the court during the first round of the 2024 NBA Playoffs, worn by Orlando Magic forward and Jordan Brand athlete Paolo Banchero. The shoe’s design is inspired by the motion and emotion of Michael Jordan’s game, focusing on mastering basketball’s most influential movements.
Joël Greenspan, Senior Design Director for Jordan Brand Performance Footwear, noted that the Air Jordan XXXIX might appear quieter than other models in the line. It features simplified tooling, a clean toe-down look, and minimal branding. This streamlined design is intentional and aimed at providing a sleek yet functional aesthetic.
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“This is Michael Jordan’s signature shoe,” says Greenspan. “From the cushioning to the materials to the construction, everything about this shoe is pinnacle.”
Set to release on July 23, the Air Jordan XXXIX will be available on jordan.com and at select retailers. This launch continues Jordan Brand’s legacy of innovation and excellence in basketball footwear, promising to deliver performance and style for athletes and fans alike.
You can see the sneaker below and learn more about the release here.
