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The Design Of The Nike LeBron 18 Combines Speed And Power

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LeBron’s 18th signature shoe is next on the horizon following in a legendary line of long-time Nike athletes like Michael Jordan And Kobe Bryant. Earlier, in the NBA “bubble,” it was speculated that King James was seen in the Nike LeBron 18. We now have an official look at the design of Lebron’s upcoming sneaker.

LeBron’s signature shoes follow a distinct aesthetic that the 18 will encompasses as well such as the Battleknit from the LeBron 15, the TPU and yarn from the LeBron 17 and the TPU on the heel from the LeBron 16.

LeBron has always loved experimenting with Max Air cushioning. He loves the way it feels. With the 18, we played with different expressions of air in novel ways, with the goal to impart this new look

Jason Petrie, Nike Basketball Designer

Setting this silhouette aside from past silhouettes is the extra focus on the forefoot and a redesigned outsole that puts emphasis on comfort and fluidity while moving.

The Nike LeBron 18 hits retailers Nike.com this September. Check back for more info.

Eric Emanuel And Reebok Introduce The Allen Iverson ‘Question Mid’

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Sportswear designer Eric Emanuel and Reebok collide to introduce the Allen Iverson pink toe Question Mid.

This shoe is made out of white tumbled leather while infusing hits of pink on the iconic toe area, heal and Reebok logo. Emanuel personally chose the pink hue stating “Oftentimes the color pink is left out of the conversation of sport, so I have always tried to introduce it.” The subtle touches of royal blue makes the pink pop on the mid foot, eyelets and logo as well.

Look out for the Eric Emanuel x Reebok Question mid to release on the Eric Emanuel webstore on July 24, as well as Reebok’s online shop the following week on July 31 with a price of $150 USD.

The Balenciaga Speed Trainer Gets An Upgrade

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To say Balenciaga‘s Speed Trainer was a success would definitely be an understatement. The popular silhouette has found a way to penetrate mainstream fashion and is even referenced in Cardi B’s “I Like It.” Now, the fashion house introduces an upgraded version with the Speed 2.0.

Demna Gvasalia designed the Balenciaga Speed 2.0 which doesn’t stray too far away from the aesthetic of the first model. The silhouette still keeps its 3D-knitted sock upper as well as the sole but this time around, comfort and flexibility are at the forefront.

An more defined molded sole enhances the overall unit to provide better agility without sacrificing its strength. The Speed 2.0 also features five segments in the sole which adds more support to each part of the foot as opposed to just one-piece from the previous model.

Colorways for the new Balenciaga Speed 2.0 can be found in triple black, gray, tan and black-and-white. Head over to Balenciaga’s online shop and in select retailers to purchase. Prices range from $825 USD to $895 USD.

Official Images Of The Grateful Dead Bears x Nike SB Dunk Low “Green” | Release Date

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**UPDATE 07/14/20**

The Grateful Dead Bears x Nike SB Dunk Low now has a release date of July 24.

The Grateful Dead Bears x Nike SB Dunk Low is the result of a collaborative effort from Nike and it’s homage to Grateful Dead’s 1973 album, History of the Grateful Dead, Volume One (Bear’s Choice). The album was illustrated by Bob Thomas in which he debuted teddy bear characters with color schemes similar to the SB silhouette.

Features of this sneaker include a suede upper with faux fur displayed on the side panels, collar and toe box. Much different from previous Nike SB models is this silhouette has a Swoosh that’s made in a zigzag pattern that’s just like the bear character’s collar. Rounding out the design is a unique stash pocket embedded in the tongue.

No release date is set in stone but check out the pics above in the mean time.

The Off-White x Air Jordan 4 WMNS “Sail” Gets A Release Date

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One of this year’s most sought after releases is Virgil Abloh’s Off-White Jordan 4 “Sail.” This soon-to-be instant classic holds all the characteristics of a Virgil Abloh sneaker, featuring Helvetica text for the “AIR” lettering, labeled “SHOELACES” and zip-ties made famous on Abloh’s “The Ten” series for Nike. This silhouette is dipped in an overall cream colorway with translucent lace eyelets, tongue, upper netting and heel-tab.

To support the Black Lives Matter movement, Virgil donated an autographed pair to be auctioned off for charity. In doing so, the pair fetched over $100,000 towards key organizations supporting the cause.

Jonah Hill x adidas Originals Superstar Gets A Release Date Plus Donates Royalties To BLM

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The Jonah Hill x adidas collaboration will finally see a release this weekend. There will be two Samba sneakers and one Superstar that would result from the collab with the adidas Originals Superstar being the first to drop.

The silhouette is made up of an all white full-grain leather upper with a white rubber sole. Subtle hits also appear in the form of “JH” and “Superstar” stitching in Hill’s own handwriting. There’s also a lion embroidered on the back of the tongue that pays homage to one of his tattoos.

The Superbad actor has also taken to Instagram to announce that 100% of the royalties from the sale of the sneaker will be donated to Black Lives Matter. Also of importance, Hill stated that he would be partnering with charitable organization S.E.E.D on a “storytelling mentorship for women from marginalized communities.”

The Jonah Hill x adidas Superstar is scheduled to release on the adidas site on July 11 for $140 USD.

Kobe Bryant’s Nike Mamba Fury Gets A Lakers Colorway

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Getting your hands on any footwear and apparel that pertains to Kobe Bryant seems to be only a pipe dream. With the tragic loss of the Lakers legend only a few months ago, it would seem that Nike is putting a halt on all Bryant merchandise. Even with all the delays of Kobe Bryant signature silhouettes, we do have some good news in the form of the Nike ‘Mamba Fury.’

The Nike ‘Mamba Fury’ makes its way in the form of a Lakers colorway, featuring purple on the heel and midsole as well as hits of yellow on the eyelets. The “Zoom Air” is also infused into the forefoot with an overall white upper rounding out the details.

The Nike ‘Mamba Fury’ in the Lakers colorway retails for $100 USD at select Nike retailers.

The Upcoming Air Jordan 11 “25th Anniversary” Gets A Release Date

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December is usually the month where we get an Air Jordan 11 silhouette. Over the years we’ve seen releases such as the Concord, Playoff, Gamma Blue, Legend Blue and Pantone Blue to name a few.

Jordan Brand stays consistent this holiday 2020 with the drop of yet another AJ11 with the Air Jordan 11 “25th Anniversary .” This silhouette celebrates the sneaker’s 25th anniversary.

The AJ11 “25th Anniversary ” features a black upper, complimented with a translucent outsole. One difference that sets this particular silhouette apart from previous models is the “JORDAN” lettering found on the eyelets which is a homage to OG samples that featured the modification. The number 25 replaces the 23 in regards to the insole’s insignia as a confirmation of the 25th anniversary. Rounding out the details is the metal Jumpman found at the heal/collar area.

The Air Jordan 11 “25th Anniversary” releases December 12 for $220 USD.

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adidas Executive Resigns Amid Allegations Within The Company

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adidas executive Karen Parkin will step down following recent protests within the company. Parkin is at the center of the mistreatment employees have been facing at the company’s Portland headquarters.

According to the Wall Street Journal, in 2019 Parkin called the issue of racism “noise” and that adidas had no issues of it. What’s even more ironic is adidas issued a statement on June 9 stating plans to create a more inclusive workforce as well as improved environment involving their hiring practices.

Parkin had this to say:

While we have made progress in many areas, there is much more work to be done. However, it has become clear to me that to unify the organization it would be better for me to retire and pave the way for change. Now is the right time for a new HR leader to take over the function, to seize the opportunity before us and drive forward the pace of change to create a more diverse and inclusive adidas that we can all be proud of.