Sneakers
It’s Time to Upgrade Your Trainer Collection, and These Are the Best New Kicks to Buy Right Now
After three months of lockdown, it’s safe to assume trainer collections everywhere may be in desperate need of a refresh. Our trusty Adidas Superstars have most definitely seen us through our one prescribed walk a day, but as the time comes for life to begin again, so does the time for new kicks. If, like us, your once-shiny and white Air Force Ones have officially turned grey, we’re afraid it’s a sign that changes need to be made. That said, buying new trainers can be overwhelming (especially when new collaborations drop on the daily) and expensive, so we’re here to help you find the perfect new pair. Whether it’s a clean and classic Club C from Reebok, a platform high-top from Converse, or a chunky dad trainer from New Balance, we’ve got exactly what y...
Joe Hebert Reported Multiple Times For Abusing Nike VP Mom’s Discounts Before Being Exposed
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: @west.coast.streetwear / Instagram Ever since it was revealed that famous sneaker reseller Joe Hebert a.k.a. WestCoast Streetwear was actually the son of Nike’s now former Vice President of North America and SNKRS overseer, Ann Hebert, sneakerheads demanded some kind of retribution from Nike for all the L’s we took at the hands of the Hebert syndicate. Naturally Nike’s response to the matter was that they take consumer’s feelings into account in instances such as this one and are trying their best to satisfy their millions of customers. Unfortunately that doesn’t seem to be the case as Input is reporting that Nike did next to nothing when company employees reported Joe Hebert for abusing his family discount code at Nike stores in Portland and Eugene ...
HHW Gaming: Overwatch League Presents SF Shock With AF1s Designed By Alexander-John As “Trophies”
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Alexander-John / SF Shock Overwatch League Shiny bling is usually the reward you can always expect when you win the chip. For the SF Shock, the Overwatch League is rewarding the grand final winner with championship hardware for their feet. The Overwatch League revealed on Friday (Mar.12) that the SF Shock was blessed with $1.4 million in prize money and a pair of Air Force 1’s designed by custom designer and artist Alexander-John as well. Custom kicks are not new to the eSports world. The Call of Duty League blessed its athletes with Air Force 1s designed by Kickstradomis and rewarded the winners with a special pair of custom DMP (Defining Moments Package) Jordan 6s. What makes the Overwatch League Air Force 1s so special is that it’s the first shoe to be...
GOAT Giving Users The Chance To Score Rare Nike Air Max Kicks By Using AR Try-On Feature
Source: GOAT / GOAT Air Max Day isn’t officially celebrated until March 26. Online sneaker marketplace GOAT has decided to celebrate the iconic silhouette with a cool promotion allowing customers to scoop some rare air grails. Starting today (Mar.5) until the end of the month, GOAT users will be blessed with the SKUs (Stock Keeping Unit) for rare Air Max sneakers simply by trying on sneakers using the AR Try-On feature. GOAT first introduced the virtual reality feature back in October 2019. It has become a popular tool for shoppers, allowing them to see how the rare kicks they about drop some serious bread on and look on their feet before deciding to hit the purchase button. GOAT shared what Air Max silhouette’s shoppers can look forward to scooping up and what days they will be avail...
Got ‘Em?!: Tips & Techniques To Actually Cop Hyped Sneakers Online
Source: STEPHANE DE SAKUTIN / Getty Let us guess, you’ve taken yet another “L” on that highly anticipated sneaker drop that you’ve been waiting on for the past few weeks and feel the universe has it in for you and just you. What it’s like to try and cop Kobes on SNKRS pic.twitter.com/xYnYxVKd8m — B/R Kicks (@brkicks) November 24, 2020 While we’re sure you’re more than likely punching the air like Tre in Boyz N The Hood and cursing the sneaker Gods to oblivion, it’s okay, we’ve all been there and will continue to visit. Especially in this day and age when waiting on line and camping out overnight has been replaced by online raffles and sneakerbots that eat up merchandise at the speed of light. Still, there are a few things you can do to up your chances of taking home that seemingly elusive ...
Reebok Bringing Back The OG “Kamikaze II”
Source: Jerritt Clark / Getty Michael Jordan‘s Jumpman logo is probably the most famous image of a slam dunk in progress around the world. But, the Seattle Supersonics’ Shawn Kemp was a rim rockin’ beast himself during the Jordan era, and now Reebok is bringing back one of Kemp’s most popular silhouettes, The Kamikaze II. According to Hypebeast, Reebok will be bringing back the classic 1990s sneaker later in October and will be joining a few re-releases of the era such as the Shaquille O’Neal-worn “Shaqnosis” and Allen Iverson-sponsored “Question Mid” models. We’re lowkey surprised they waited this long to retro all these classics. Though the sneakers will remain the same as it’s OG version, Reebok is making an unexpected change that no one really saw coming. From Reebok: As mentione...
Nike Reveals Freddy Krueger Sneakers For This Halloween
One, two, Nike’s coming for you. Three, four, better check your stores. As Bloody Disgusting reports, the sneaker conglomerate is heading to Elm Street for the Halloween season as they’ve just unveiled a new pair of Air Max 95s inspired by Freddy Krueger. As you can see below, the sneaks are a mix of “Velvet Brown”, “University Red”, and “Team Red”, three colors lifted straight from the dream demon’s iconic sweater. There are also a few quirks to the design, including bloody Swooshes on the heels. Not gonna lie, Nike could have leaned a little harder into the red and green, but we dig the shoes nonetheless. The mesh really adds to the overall sweater aesthetic, and the little red bubbles on the soles just demand to be squeezed. Look for the sneakers to drop sometime in October — hopefully ...
HHW Gaming: Puma x Nintendo Team Up For The RS-Dreamer “Super Mario 64”
Source: PUMA / Nintendo Video games and kicks collided once again for this latest Puma and Nintendo collaboration. To celebrate the 35th anniversary of Super Mario, Puma has announced it is teaming up with Nintendo for a “Super Mario 64” edition of J.Cole’s new basketball sneaker, the RS-Dreamer. The sneakers take its cues from the iconic heroic plumber with its red uppers, blue and white color gracing the kicks ProFoam midsole that is topped off with a hint of yellow on the lace support. While it makes Cole’s popular new shoe unrecognizable, it will easily resonate with fans of the Super Mario video games. The sneakers are inspired by Mario’s legendary digital drip that famously consisted of overalls, long sleeve red shirt, white gloves, and hat combo. If that wasn’t enough to remin...
Nike Gives Us A Sneak Peek At LeBron James Upcoming LeBron 18 Signature Sneaker
Source: Harry How / Getty The Nike LeBron 17 is still currently dropping sick colorways, but when LeBron James finally touches the court in Orlando, he will probably be wearing his new signature sneaker. Eagle-eyed sneakerheads quickly noticed in a picture featuring dynamic duo LeBron James and Anthony Davis that Bron was wearing some pretty interesting looking sneakers. Fans immediately speculated that Lakers’ all-star was wearing the LeBron 18, the next pair of kicks in his beloved signature sneaker line. While you really can’t make much of the sneaker from the photo, it looks like this iteration will be a mid-top sneaker. A video clip surfaced giving us a better look at the sneakers and they look pretty damn dope. Well aware of the chatter around the LeBron 18, thanks to the above...
Nike Announces Grateful Dead-Inspired Sneakers
Deadheads may not be traveling around the country following their favorite band these days, but they still need some comfortable footwear to just keep truckin’ on. Lucky for them, Nike has announced a new line of sneakers in collaboration with Grateful Dead. The Nike SB Dunk Low Grateful Dead cost $110 and come in three different colorways. The orange version will be released on July 18th via FTC Skateshop, while the green and yellow versions will drop on July 24th via Nike’s app SNKRS and select skate shops. The sneakers take their inspiration from the band’s iconic dancing bears, as first seen on the back of their 1973 live album History of the Grateful Dead, Volume 1 (Bear’s Choice). The shoes feature faux-fur and suede exterior lining, a frayed Nike Swoosh mimicking the bears’ col...
5 Million People Tried To Cop Those Air Jordan 1 Dior Sneakers
Source: Jordan Brand / Jordan Brand If you tried to cop those ridiculously coveted Air Jordan 1 Dior sneakers, the odds were against you. Reportedly, 5 million people signed up to get a pair, but only 8,000 were available. Yeah, that resale price is going to be exorbitant (at the time of this post, the last sale was for a cool $12,800 on StockX)—off an already healthy $2,200 retail price. Christian Dior Couture chairman and CEO of Pietro Beccari told WWD that 5 million people signed up for the raffle for a chance to cop either the LO (those were $2000) or HI version of the Air Jordan 1 OG DIOR that first appeared at the fashion brand’s Fall 2019 Men’s runway show in Miami. Only 8,000 were available to civilians while an additional 5,000 were given away to top Dior clients. So consider this...
International Sneaker Retailer SNIPES Launching Concept Store In Brooklyn
Source: Snipes / Snipes International sneaker and streetwear retailer SNIPES is coming to Downtown Brooklyn. The brand is launching its first-ever American-based 2.0 concept store on Thursday, July 9 across from the Barclays Center. Source: Snipes / Snipes The SNIPES 2.0 store concept involves providing one of kind shopping experiences for its consumers which leads to an elevated brand experience. The goal is to make the store a neighborhood hub. “We couldn’t be more excited to introduce the game-changing SNIPES 2.0 store concept to our US customer,” says Sven Voth, CEO of SNIPES, in a statement. “And where better to start than right across from Barclays Center in the heart of Downtown Brooklyn, cradle of sneaker and streetwear culture!” Part of making that happen is making sure there is p...
