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Travis Scott Fans Share Their SNKRS Disappointment After Missing Out On His Latest Nike Shoes

May 27, 2022 by newhiphopnews

Despite being persona non grata in the music industry for the past six months or so, Travis Scott remains as popular as ever among sneakerheads. Today, his latest collaboration with Nike dropped — and unfortunately for his fans, the shoes proved as scarce as a recent Travis headlining performance.

The culprit in this not-so-mysterious case of the missing shoes — as it so often is — was SNKRS, Nike’s app for bidding on the most coveted (or “hyped”) releases from its stocks. Whereas you’d go on the plain old Nike app for a pair of new LeBrons or general release Air Max, SNKRS is where you need to be for the latest Jordan retro or high-profile limited-edition release with artists like Travis or Billie Eilish.

However, ever since its release, it has been as much a source of frustration for fans as it has a resource — in fact, many times, it is more so. Nearly every new release day brings with it a slew of fans posting their “Ls” on social media, as the drawing system condemns many fans to the dicey proposition of the resale market, where they can get their latest grails, but only at a 200% markup (sometimes more). Today was no different, as the hotly-demanded Travis Scott Cact.us collection, consisting of a reconstructed Air Max 1 and Air Trainer 1, disappeared faster than you could say, “It’s lit!” Those who did hit today met an immediate wave of hate from their peers.

Is this the day #SNKRS records its most L’s ever?

— Nice Kicks (@nicekicks) May 27, 2022

Double homicide. Don’t know why I keep doing this to myself. @nike #SNKRS pic.twitter.com/f8iXma33do

— S dot (@sameoldshaun) May 27, 2022

Fuck Nike, SNKRS and anybody who love em

— IG: ThePrivateStock2 (@ThePrivateStock) May 27, 2022

If y’all got the Travis Scott sneakers from the SNKRS app fuck u. Hope ur dog vomits on ur bed

— Steven Gonzalez (@bc_sta_) May 27, 2022

Everyone starting the day after taking another L Via Nike⁠ SNKRS App…pic.twitter.com/TlZPiRCQqL

— alex (@AlexUlrichh) May 27, 2022

Does anyone else feel like they are in a toxic relationship with the SNKRS app?

— Tradeblock – #1 Sneaker Trading App (@tradeblock_us) May 26, 2022

As God is my whitness, i didnt want either if of these and i got BOTH!!! Ive now hit 5 times in a row on SNKRS!! @SneakerPhetish @snkr_twitr pic.twitter.com/ruxxdT2d4u

— Jayyyy (@bostonboy4lyfe) May 27, 2022

Only on @Nike SNKRS app where you can lose 4 different raffles…My brother and my cousin even tried and THEY DIDNT WIN EITHER. You’re telling me out of 12 tries.. no one could win ONE pair of shoes? Statistics aren’t even on your side. I’m done.

— Watts TV (@WattsTV94) May 27, 2022

I never hit on a Travis shoe. If I don’t get a pair from Nike then I’m deleting the SNKRS app for a month.. mark my words.

Do right, Nike.

— JC (@sweeterjawns) May 27, 2022

Y’all be mad at the snkrs app still? lol just go into it assuming you about to lose. It hurts less.

— Nita Bonita (@NitaBonitax) May 27, 2022

Me trying to get Travis Scott shoes on the SNKRS app pic.twitter.com/6W9ZziH5c8

— Austin N (@ArracetiA) May 27, 2022

There is some good news on the horizon for Travis fans, though. He makes his return to the festival scene at Primavera Sound in Brazil this summer, while his album Utopia is still waiting in the wings. Check out fans’ SNKRS laments above.

Tyga And His Wavy Baby Sneakers Will Appear Against Vans In The Federal Appeals Court

May 26, 2022 by newhiphopnews

Tyga has been locked in a legal battle over his recent Wavy Baby sneaker collaboration with MSCHF since April, but it appears they may be a light at the end of the tunnel. Billboard reports The U.S Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit has quickly approved an appeal submitted by the Brooklyn studio that assisted the “Taste” artist in making the shoe. On Wednesday, the court announced that the court would allow a quick challenge to a previous ruling that banned the sale of the sneakers because they look too much like Vans Old Skools.

MSCHF cited that the case was time-sensitive, as the ban infringed upon their First Amendment rights. “MSCHF is grateful that the Second Circuit granted its motion to expedite this appeal, which raises critical questions of the intersection of the First Amendment and trademark law,” stated David Bernstein, the company’s lawyer. “Given that MSCHF plans to display Wavy Baby at the Perrotin Gallery and at Art Basel this fall, it was essential that the appeal be expedited so that the Second Circuit can protect MSCHF’s First Amendment rights.”

The Second Circuit states the case will be fully briefed by mid-August and the ruling will come sometime after that. The Wavy Baby sneakers were originally set to release on April 18.

eBay Offering Sneakerheads a Special Shopping Experience with Offset

May 21, 2022 by newhiphopnews

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.

The post eBay Offering Sneakerheads a Special Shopping Experience with Offset appeared first on The Source.

Billie Eilish Steps up Her Sneaker Game with new Air Force 1 Release

May 21, 2022 by newhiphopnews

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.

Courtesy of @solebyjc — Billie Eilish Air Force 1 Nike Low, courtesy of @solebyjc

Billie Eilish Air Force 1 Nike Low, courtesy of @solebyjc

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John Geiger Teams with PATRÓN for Limited Edition Sneaker to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo

April 30, 2022 by newhiphopnews

PATRÓN Tequila, the world’s number one super-premium tequila, is raising a glass and celebrating Cinco de Mayo in their best way: family. PATRÓN and renowned streetwear designer John Geiger have collaborated to release the limited-edition PATRÓN x John Geiger GF-01 sneakers, which feature a colorway and unique materials inspired by the brand’s agave fields in Jalisco, Mexico. The high-end shoe exemplifies PATRÓN’s commitment to perfection and John’s meticulous attention to detail in his one-of-a-kind designs. The limited-edition PATRÓN x John Geiger GF-01 sneakers will be available on johngeigerco.com on May 5th at 5 p.m. EST.

These sneakers are as versatile as PATRÓN Silver tequila, taking you from the courts to the cocktail bar and everything in between. The co-branded shoes replicate John Geiger’s characteristic street style, embellished with his ‘g’ emblem, while notably blending iconography of the iconic PATRÓN bee and classic green and white hue throughout, utilizing specialty leather inspired by agave fields in Jalisco, PATRÓN’s heartland.

“I’m consistently inspired and impressed by PATRÓN. I loved working with them last year on our streetwear collection and this is another collaboration truly driven by passion,” said John Geiger, designer. “It was only fitting to go bigger and better for Cinco de Mayo with an epic sneaker drop that takes the designs we created with them last year to the next level. I was really inspired by the green that you’ll see in the leather detailing, evocative of the heart of PATRÓN, the agave pinas from the fields in Jalisco, Mexico.”

“PATRÓN has a captivating energy that brings like-minded partners together with us; these collaborators become part of our familiar,” said Chloe Lloyd-Jones, VP Marketing of PATRÓN Tequila. “Sharing a passion for craft and bold innovation, PATRÓN is excited to be teaming up with John again to bring this unique offering to life in time for Cinco de Mayo, a moment that is all about gathering with great company and great cocktails.”

To complete Cinco de Mayo, PATRÓN shared a few cocktails for celebration with your friends. These five bright and refreshing tasting drinks emphasize a mix of ingredients. PATRÓN offers a versatile touch to every Cinco de Mayo celebration, whatever drink you select, from the smooth and sweet flavor of PATRÓN Silver in the Perfect Margarita to the complex flavors of PATRÓN Reposado in the Perfect Paloma.

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Vans Is Suing MSCHF Over Tyga’s Wavy Baby Sneakers, Calling Them Trademark Infringement

April 28, 2022 by newhiphopnews

Brooklyn-based art collective MSCHF’s sneaker collaborations with rappers have drawn both excitement and controversy. The group’s “Satan Shoe” collab with Lil Nas X not only drew fire from conservative commentators but also got slapped with a lawsuit from Nike. Now, another of MSCHF’s sneaker crossovers is the subject of a trademark infringement lawsuit. This time, Vans is suing the customizer over its Tyga-endorsed Wavy Baby sneaker, which alters what appears to be a pair of Vans Old Skools, giving them a bizarre, curvy sole and adjusting the iconic side stripes to match.

Although the shoes were set to release on April 18, Vans filed for a restraining order against MSCHF, saying the Wavy Baby shoes violated its trademarks and would confuse customers into thinking they were an official Vans collaboration. MSCHF, however, argues that the shoes are an artistic parody commenting on sneakerhead culture, consumerism, and corporate sneaker collaborations. According to Billboard, Megan K. Bannigan, MSCHF’s attorney in the case, told a judge in Brooklyn federal court Wednesday, “These shoes comment on consumerism, on the absurdity of sneakerhead culture. This was released as an art project. It was not released in competition with Vans.”

MSCHF also pointed out that all 4,000 pairs of the limited edition shoes already sold out, and the company has no intention to make more. However, according to Billboard, US District Judge William F. Kuntz seemed skeptical, saying, “The Wavy Baby might have Wavy Babies, and I think that’s what they’re afraid of. If that wasn’t an issue, I don’t think we’d be here.” He agreed to the restraining order but did not advise when it might be pushed through. Similarly, the Lil Nas X Satan Shoe case wound up with both companies settling, with MSCHF asking customers to voluntarily return their pairs — fat chance — and Nike issuing a statement that any complaints should be directed to MSCHF, not them.

Nike Reveals the KD 15 Sneaker

April 20, 2022 by newhiphopnews

Kevin Durant has laced up a new pair of Nikes. Making their debut in Game 1, Kevin Durant and Nike are set to introduce fans to the Nike KD 15. The new sneaker is designed by Ben Nethongkome and will be released in the first colorway, “Beginnings,” this summer for $160.

The new sneaker features a cushioning package with full-length Zoom Air Strobel, exterior wraps for foot containment, and a reduced-layer upper that hugs feet for mobility. The heel also has 3d-printed tech for Kevin Durant.

You can see the new sneaker below.