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Since 2017, Grammy-nominated rapper Travis Scott has partnered with sports apparel company Nike and Jordan Brand on a line of signature sneakers. And now, the Jumpman Jack collection has a new colorway.
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Available for $200 on Nike.com, the Jordan Jumpman Jack TR Travis Scott “dark mocha” sneakers are lightweight and made for performance and endurance with loads of style, strong textured lines and an out-of-this-world silhouette.
The new sneakers drop sometime in November 2024. However, the sneakers are also available on resale platforms, such as StockX and eBay.
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The uppers are made from a mix of premium nubuck leathers for durability and shape, while the shoes have an elevated sole that brushes up against an eye-catching suede backwards Nike Swoosh logo. The bottom lace loops even have a Velcro strap for added security, support and style with a bit of flair with Travis Scott hieroglyphic.
Additionally, the sneakers feature Jordan’s Jumpman logo on each tongue, as well as Scott’s Cactus Jack smiley face logo at each heel. The word “Jack” is spelled out throughout the outsoles at the bottom.
Travis Scott x Jordan Jumpman Jack ‘Dark Mocha’ Sneakers
In the shoebox, which comes in matching dark mocha, you get the sneakers themselves, a set of shoelaces that come in dark brown, sail, black and white, as well as a black canvas tote bag with Jumpman and Cactus Jack face logos.
Priced at $200, the Nike Jordan Jumpman Jack TR Travis Scott “dark mocha” sneakers come in men’s and women’s sizes and are available at nike.com.
If the new sneakers are sold out on Nike.com, then you can check resale platforms, like StockX and eBay for inventory.
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The second wave of Jerry Lorenzo’s Fear of God and adidas basketball collection is upon us and will be hitting the shelves before the year is out.
According to Sneaker News, the second wave of the popular basketball sneaker line has gotten a release date of December 2024, and while adidas’ Samba silhouette has taken over the streets, the new Fear of God Athletics II Basketball “Night Brown” are sure to find some love among basketball players and overall sneaker aficionados.
Though no exact release day has been set just yet, best believe ballers will be keeping an eye out for these. The comfort level is said to be next level even though they have yet to become a staple on the professional basketball court.
Per Sneaker News:
To the uninitiated; the preceding I Basketball admittedly fell short of its intended performance capabilities and never found its way onto NBA hardwood. It did, however, gain traction as a lifestyle shoe among fans of Jerry Lorenzo’s established design language. The next Fear Of God basketball shoe speaks to the idea behind Lorenzo’s “ESSENTIALS” brand, emphasizing functionality while capturing the same aesthetic that’s made FOG a household name.
The “Night Brown” colorway comes as a sensible introductory look, saddled with a dark upper and light midsole. While full technical specifications haven’t been unveiled at the time of this writing, the shoe features a mesh base, sleek Three Stripes paneling, and warped radial tread underfoot. White and grey colorways have also been making rounds on social media, and as mentioned, Lorenzo previewed another version featuring a TPU cage in early October 2024. However, no details regarding that shoe have been floated just yet.
We can’t front, these joints actually look pretty spiffy. Just sayin’.
Check out pics of the Fear of God Athletics II Basketball “Night Brown,” and let us know if you’ll be checking for these when they drop next month in the comments section below.
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On Tuesday, (Nov. 12) Reebok launched their “Sport Is Everything” campaign that showcases athletes from across the globe to show and prove that sports isn’t defined by one country or place, but is limitless when people from all over the world participate in the games.
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With Reebok continuing to add superstar athletes like Angel Reese to their roster and getting back to basics as they look to once again be part of the big three in sports brand attire, the new campaign aims to remind everyone that we’re all in this together regardless of race, gender or nationality.
The new 60-second spot is narrated by the one and only Tobe Nwigwe and showcases some of Reebok’s most popular athletes and artists such as NFL quarterback Justin Fields, Puerto Rican artist Anuel AA and, of course, WNBA superstar Angel Reese.
Reese expressed her love and support for Reebok’s new initiative and explained why it mattered in today’s day and age. “I love the ‘Sport is Everything’ message because it’s something that resonates with all of us,” said WNBA All-Star in a statement. Angel Reese. “Whether you’re a world-class athlete, gamer, chef, or musician, sport is about anything that excites you—it’s a community we can all share.”
Looks and sounds like a winning message.
Check out Reebok’s “Sport Is Everything” campaign clip below and let us know your thoughts on the message in the comments section.
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For the past few years StockX has seen its reputation take all kinds of hits with customers accusing them of selling fake sneakers and Nike essentially solidifying as much in a court of law.
Now, with the sneaker reselling market struggling like never before, StockX is looking to shake things up on a corporate level. They’ve decided that a change in leadership is needed at the current moment. According to Nice Kicks, current StockX CEO Scott Cutler will be stepping down from his position at the end of the year, and the company’s co-founder, COO Greg Schwartz, will be taking over Jan. 1, 2025. Though Cutler will be taking a backseat to Schwartz, he will remain on board as an advisor as StockX tries to figure out which direction they will go in as the sneaker game isn’t what it was just a few years ago.
We think they can start by upping their authentication process and figure out how to keep fake sneakers from getting in the hands of high-paying customers, but hey, that’s just us. No shots.
Per Nice Kicks:
Since taking the reins in 2019, Scott Cutler has significantly expanded StockX’s global footprint. Under his leadership, StockX entered numerous international markets, helping make the platform a go-to destination for sneakerheads, collectors, and streetwear fans worldwide. Cutler also emphasized StockX’s dedication to transparency and authenticity, strengthening the company’s reputation as a trusted platform in the resale space.
However, one of Cutler’s most talked-about initiatives has been the launch of StockX’s Vault NFT project. Launched as an innovative step into the digital collectibles market, Vault NFTs allowed users to buy, sell, and trade digital representations of physical products held by StockX. The project quickly attracted attention and sparked a legal dispute with Nike, who argued that the NFTs infringed on its trademarks. The lawsuit remains unresolved, but it underscores the bold direction StockX pursued under Cutler’s leadership, venturing into new markets that challenged traditional industry boundaries.
Those NFTs really ended bricking worse than those Yeezy Pods that dropped last year. Just terrible.
Though StockX is now working with Walmart to move some sneakers (nah, forreal), it’s hard to see how StockX can become the force it once was in it’s heyday with the sneaker resell market at an all-time low.
But hey, that’s why these CEOs and COOs make the big bucks, right?
What do y’all think StockX should do to get the company back on track? Let us know in the comments section below.
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Last month, Hip-Hop culture was shocked when news of the sudden passing of the legendary DJ Clark Kent was announced. With many of his peers paying homage in the following days, NBA legend LeBron James went about paying tribute in his own way.
Recently, the NBA icon styled in a pair of exclusive Air Force 1s Lows that were dedicated to the memory of “God’s Favorite” DJ and truth be told, they’re low-key fire. The classic silhouette was fitted with a reflective base in a colorway reminiscent of the “Easter” Air Force 1 colorway with the word “GODs” etched on one heel tab and “Favorite” etched on the other. The tongue on the sneakers also feature a “DJ Clark Kent” patch just in case no one knows who “God’s Favorite” DJ is.
LeBron James arrived to tonight’s game paying homage to DJ Clark Kent wearing his “The List” Nike Air Force 1 🙏 pic.twitter.com/7Cp7PAb0x1
— Nice Kicks (@nicekicks) November 5, 2024
LeBron James honors “God’s Favorite DJ” DJ Clark Kent with his Friends & Family “The LIST” Air Force 1s 🙏 pic.twitter.com/RylIM1Sa53
— Sole Retriever (@SoleRetriever) November 4, 2024
If you know anything about DJ Clark Kent, he was a sneaker connoisseur way before sneaker culture was the “in” thing to be a part of and he had collection of kicks that would rival some of your favorite artists.
Naturally, we doubt that these will ever see the light of day as Nike is notorious for giving athletes like LeBron James and artists like Travis Scott their own exclusive sneaker colorways for friends and family. Still, don’t be surprised if a pair of these hits the sneaker resale market as player and artist exclusives are known to slip onto the secondary market here and there.
Do expect to pay a grip though as scarce sneakers fetch big bucks.
What do y’all think of LeBron James’ exclusive DJ Clark Kent sneakers? Would you cop if these were to drop? Let us know in the comments section below.
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Angel Reese might’ve missed out on the WNBA’s Rookie of the Year honors, but she sure as hell isn’t missing out on any bags anytime soon. We ain’t talking about no Birkin joints either.
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Reebok announced that the Chicago Sky’s new star forward would be joining their family on a multi-year deal and getting her own signature sneaker line, which is set to make its debut in 2026. With her college rival, Caitlin Clark, having already signed with Nike, it’s only right that she take her talents to Reebok to keep the brand wars that much more interesting.
In a press release for the big news, the 6-foot-3 stunner expressed her excitement over the new partnership as we all know that WNBA players don’t get as many sneaker deals as their NBA counterparts.
“I’m extremely excited to let you guys know that we are officially coming out with a Reebok by Angel signature shoe!” said Reese. “We’ve already kicked off the design process, and it means the world to me to have Reebok’s full support and confidence with this shoe and overall partnership.”
Why fans will have to wait until the spring of 2026 is anyone’s guess, but that’ll just give Reese more time to build on the brand that’s already making her a household name.
Would you cop Angel Reese’s signature Reebok sneaker? Let us know in the comments section below.
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Westside Gunn may have not been able to have Virgil write “BRICK” on his brick, but the rapper will be putting his own imprint on some merchandise as he’s just entered a partnership with a popular sports attire brand.
Westside Gunn just announced that he and Saucony will be getting together to cook up some heat in the kitchen for the runners, ballers, and everything in between. Taking to Instagram to reveal his latest venture, the “Whoopy” rapper expressed his excitement over his new sneaker and expressed his gratitude to the good people over at Saucony over the deal.
“I’M proud to announce I’m OFFICIALLY dropping my first sneaker!!!! This is a dream come true and I just wanna thank y’all so much for believing in my ART 🤲🏽 thank u @jaetips for opening the door and inspiring me💐 I’m a keep pushing the culture fwd..Also thank u to the staff for believing in my vision and treating me like a Day 1 I won’t disappoint, BIG THINGS ARE HAPPENING and I just wanna let y’all know GOD IS THE GREATEST and y’all support is what’s keeping me going.”
With the way Westside Gunn is out here running the streets, y’all know he’s going to help create some comfortable kicks that you can run around in all day using some of Saucony’s silhouettes.
Some of the kicks seen include the ProGrid Omni 9 and ProGrid Triumph 4 in some bright colorways. Don’t be surprised if you start seeing the Griselda Saucony’s all over the hood once these joints hit the block sometime in 2025. Just sayin’.
Would you cop Westside Gunn’s Saucony sneaker? Let us know in the comments section below.
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For a minute there it seemed like Nike would ending their partnership with Tom Sachs after some disturbing allegations were made about him by some of his former employees. However, that doesn’t seem to be the case, as Nike is prepping to release a new collaboration with the controversial artists and designer.
According to Nice Kicks, Nike will indeed continue their partnership with Tom Sachs and the Nike Mars Yard 3.0 (which was thought to be shelved) will now release in 2025. This is surprising given the misogynistic nature of the allegations made, but it seems like Nike is convinced that Sachs has turned over a new leaf and will continue to break bread for the foreseeable future.
Per Nice Kicks, Nike released the following statement:
Tom has demonstrated and recommitted to fostering a culture of respect and inclusivity. We can confirm that our work with Tom will continue and this next chapter of NikeCraft will uphold our shared passion for team, product, and storytelling excellence. More details to come.
Following the allegations, resale value of the Nike x Tom Sachs NikeCraft General Purpose silhouettes took a nosedive, as sneakerheads were appalled at such behavior. Still, heads were looking forward to the popular Mars Yard collaboration and will now have a chance to cop a pair when they see the light of day sometime in 2025. Go figure.
Sachs released a statement of his own, telling Complex, “I’m honored that we will continue to build together as a NikeCraft team and community. The Mars Yard 3.0 is in its final stage of development and is currently being wear-tested. I’m excited to share more soon.”
What do y’all think about Nike continuing their relationship with Tom Sachs? Let us know in the comments section below.
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First released in 1996, the Nike Air Jordan 12 is a classic pair of sneakers — especially since they’re the shoes Michael Jordan wore when the Chicago Bulls won their fourth championship after MJ returned to the NBA (for the first time). And now, Nike has re-released the sneakers for a new generation.
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Available for $200 on Nike.com, the Nike Air Jordan 12 Retro “black and wolf grey” sneakers are lightweight and made for playing basketball on a hardwood or blacktop court with their pronounced textured lines and classic silhouette.
The new sneakers drop on Saturday, Sept. 28, at 10 a.m. ET/7 a.m. PT.
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The uppers are made from a blend of high-quality leathers for toughness and form, while it has a strip of textured elephant print leather running around their toe caps. The top two lace loops even have clasps for security, support and style with a bit of flair.
Additionally, the sneakers feature a “Jumpman” logo on each tongue, as well as at the top of each heel with Jordan’s name in the middle and his No. 23 at the bottom.
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Nike Air Jordan 12 ‘Retro Black and Wolf Grey’
The design and silhouette are classic, while the style of the sneakers are very mid-’90s basketball — one of MJ’s most iconic shoes and eras returning to the NBA (for the first time). These Nike sneakers come in a black, white and wolf grey colorway.
If you want more from Nike, the sports and fashion apparel company also dropped new Air Jordan 3 Retro “Cement Grey,” Air Jordan 11 Retro Low “Diffused Blue” and Air Jordan 6 Retro “Reverse Oreo” sneakers.
Priced at $200, the Nike Air Jordan 12 Retro “black and wolf grey” sneakers come in men’s and women’s sizes and are available at nike.com starting on Saturday, Sept. 28, at 10 a.m. ET/7 a.m. PT. The shoes also come in sizes for big kids, little kids and babies/toddlers starting at $75.
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Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown is investing in himself. The NBA Finals MVP passed on surely millions of dollars in endorsement money and just launched his own athletic performance brand, called 741.
According to Brown, he turned down a smooth $50M in endorsement deals from “major sneaker companies” to roll with his own product—which means full ownership and creative control of 741. The 741 has a deeper meaning for Brown as each numeral represents “spiritual awakening, hard work, and new beginnings.,” respectively Per Brown, via a statement, “741 is more than just a sneaker brand—it’s a statement about independence, creativity, and ownership.”
Brown also insists the brand is not just about aesthetics and will be dedicated to “creating technologically advanced, performance-driven products with no compromises in design or functionality.” But while the tech may be first and foremost, Brown isn’t trying to burden pockets by offering “accessibility for all households, offering high-performance products at an affordable price.” Part of that plan includes offering “big kid” sizes of his shoes for 40% less than its competitors.
Also noted for his progressive politics, Brown plans to create jobs for “aspiring professionals from underserved communities, opening doors in all areas of performance and fashion retail.”
How dope is that? The sneakers look pretty good, too. Brown was infamously signed to Donda Sports (but left after, ya know) but credits the experience for boosting his eye for design. “I’ve poured everything into designing 741, and it’s been just as challenging and rewarding as anything I’ve done on the court,” says Brown.
The Rover model in a Black Moon colorway goes for $200 and features a translucent rubber outsole, Hyper Gravity Critical EVA in the midsole and engineered knit in the upper. There is also dynamic lacing and a molded external counter. The Big Kids model goes for a smooth $70.
According to Brown, the inspiration to create his own brand comes from the late, great Kobe Bryant. “Kobe’s journey taught me about being fearless and pushing sports, along with society, to new heights,” said Brown in a statement. “That’s the mindset I’m bringing to 741.” Of course, it didn’t hurt that Brown started really moving forward with 741 after he signed his massive, and well-deserved, supermax NBA contract in 2023.
Brown’s kicks are now available for pre-order (scheduled to ship in late November) at www.741performance.com, and the products are scheduled to go live on October 22 online and at retailers.