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What does Donald Trump, who just got fined for a cool $355M by the state of New York, have to do with sneaker culture? We’ll wait…
Despite the answer being “absolutely nothing,” the former President of the United States—and who allegedly tried to spark an insurrection after he lost the elction—took to his bandooloo social media app, Truth Social, to announce he would be attending Sneaker Con in Philadelphia on Saturday, February 17.
No it was not a photoshop as Sneaker Con offered up a cryptic statement that said nothing about Cheeto actually attending the event. Just some malarky about sneaker culture being all-inclusive. “Sneaker Con’s mission is to support and promote sneaker culture through our worldwide live events and digital platforms.” read the statement. ”We are thankful and appreciative of the sneaker community, and recognize individuals who generate awareness and authentic sneaker related engagement towards our community.”
We’ll go out on the limb and say sneakerheads aren’t generally with the hate, racism, sexism and all-around tomfoolery Citizen Trump promotes, though. However, the sneaker detective are on the case, noting that reportedly a Sneaker Con co-founder, Alan Vinogradov, has donated to the Trump campaign. Jig is up.
As word got around sneaker culture that Trump would tarnish Sneaker Con with his presence, people were not too happy, letting everyone, including the organizers know. Good look digging out of this hole. Case in point, The Daily Beast reports that Sneaker Con had to turn off their comments.
As if folk taking L’s on that Air Jordan Bred 4’s drop on Saturday wasn’t bad enough. Peep some of the more animated reactions in the gallery.
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With the success that John McEnroe’s “Mac Attack” silhouette experienced in 2023 (mostly thanks to Travis Scott), Nike is looking to retro another 90’s tennis star’s sneaker and truth be told, we’re not mad.
According to Sneaker News, sneaker legend Andre Agassi’s Nike Air Tech Challenge II is set to release sometime in 2024 and the man himself posted a picture rocking a pair of the upcoming retro. Rocking the kicks alongside his wifey, fellow tennis legend Steffi Graf, the sneaker community was excited to see that the OG sneakers would once again see the streets in 2024.
Per Sneakernews:
The Air Tech Challenge II, designed by Tinker Hatfield, is considered to be one of the greatest Nike footwear designs in history. It also helped popularize the blazing hot red shade on Swoosh footwear, adding an element of personality in a sport that once had strict on-court rules regarding attire.
Currently, a release is expected this Fall 2024 season with an MSRP of $150. It last released in 2016, so this re-issue should be met with open arms.
We personally prefer the Nike Air Tech Challenge 4 which was a bit more stylish and less bulky than the II’s, but these are pretty dope. If Travis Scott gets his hands on these and blesses them with the reverse swoosh, watch out! Heads will go crazy for those.
Check out pics of the Andre Agassi Nike Air Tech II’s below and let us know if you’ll be copping a pair when these drop sometime later this year.
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Once again authorities have recovered millions of dollars worth of stolen Nike sneakers as the war on sneaker thieves seems to be heating up out on these streets, and we’re not even mad at it.
According to KTLA, 37-year-old Roy Lee Harvey Jr. was taken into custody in Los Angeles County after he was accused of being a part of a massive organized retail theft ring that specialized in receiving, redistributing and reselling top shelf sneaker silhouettes on the secondary market.
KTLA reports:
The LAPD says it executed two search warrants, one in Hollywood and one in Hawthorne. Police say the suspect was delivering stolen goods to a warehouse in Hawthorne.
Detectives teamed with Nike’s Global Security Director and other supply chain investigators to find the stolen goods. When they gained access to the warehouse in Hawthorne, they found thousands of pairs of stolen Nike shoes, clothing, accessories, and unique prototypes.
We’re not gonna lie, that man had some heat! From the scarce Air Jordan 8 “Kobe”‘s to the yellow “Lobster” SB Dunks, he was sitting on a damn sneaker gold mine. Now that they have these sneakers in their possession, will they be sold at auction? If they are what’s their authentication process? Sneaker heads want answers!
Don’t be surprised if the man goes Tekashi 6ix9ine and gives up the goods on his partners when it’s all said and done.
Check out the news reports on the bust below and let us know your thoughts on the situation in the comments section.
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After partnering up with shoe company Skechers, rapper Snoop Dogg released a new addition to the Snoop Dogg x Skechers collection — which first launched in August 2023.
Retailing for $160 at skechers.com, the Snoop Dogg: SKX Resagrip, Boss Treatment sneakers are made with a lace-up mesh upper and a hotmelt overlay for stability. In addition, the shoes have enhanced indoor traction and “Hyper Burst” midsole cushioning for responsiveness and comfort.
Meanwhile, the Skechers come in sizes ranging from 4.5 to 14. They were designed for playing basketball, but can be wore casually too. They come in two stylish colorways — orange (pictured below) and white — while the sneakers have Snoop Dogg’s “S” logo on each side.
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Snoop Dogg: SKX Resagrip – Boss Treatment
Want more? Check out other sneakers in the Snoop Dogg x Skechers collection, below:
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Snoop One – OG: Premium Leather Slip-ins
The women’s Premium Leather Slip-ins Snoop One, OG is an easy fit slip-on sneaker with air cooled memory foam and cushy heels for comfort and support, while it’s designed with a premium leather upper and a metallic-trimmed midsole. The shoes come in various sizes for women and comes in three colors, including black (pictured above), blush pink and white.
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Snoop One – Boss Life Canvas
The Skechers Slip-ins: Snoop One, Boss Life Canvas sneakers are unisex slip-on sneakers. They are made with a monochromatic canvas upper with stretch laces, while Skechers’ Air-Cooled Memory Foam line the insole for comfort and support. They come in five colors, such as white and black (pictured above), rose, olive, blue and black.
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Snoop One – Double G: Premium Leather Slip-ins
Designed with an allover paisley print for style, the Premium Leather Slip-ins Snoop One Double G sneakers are slip-on with a flexible traction outsole and the show company’s Air-Cooled Memory Foam as their cushioned insole for comfort and support. The sneakers come in unisex sizes and also come in two colors, navy and gold (pictured above), as well as black and white.
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Snoop Dogg: Uno – Dr. Bombay
The Skechers Snoop Dogg: Uno Dr. Bombay sneakers features the rapper’s NFT character Dr. Bombay on its side, while the shoe has Skecher’s “Skech-Air” visible airbag midsole with leopard print detail on the inside. The sneakers come in unisex sizes and come in two colors, white (pictured above) and black.
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Things in the streets of New York have been going from bad to worse over the past few years, but kids getting jumped for the sneakers on their feet (consistently) is a practice that hasn’t been seen for decades.
According to New York Daily News, that’s exactly what happened to a 13-year-old boy who was assaulted by a group of teenagers for his sneakers Friday (Jan. 12), in Brooklyn and made off with his footwear. Using a belt to beat him into submission, two boys and a girl pounced on the unsuspecting teen near 17th Street and Fourth Avenue in South Slope around 3:15 p.m.
Once they got what they wanted, they fled the scene but not before cameras around the vicinity captured their images.
The New York Daily News reports:
After grabbing the footwear, the muggers ran to the Prospect Ave. station and jumped on a Manhattan-bound R train, cops said.
The victim declined medical attention.
The NYPD on Tuesday released surveillance images of the three suspects and asked the public’s help identifying them and tracking them down.
The girl, who has red braided hair, was wearing a pink hoodie, black pants and black sneakers. The two boys were wearing blue-and-black jackets and dark-colored pants.
We hate to be those people, but as sneakerheads we have to know which pair of sneakers exactly were taken. Were they some exclusive Air Jordans? Travis Scott’s? Off-White Nikes? We can’t really tell from the picture. It’s wrong and foul regardless, but we hope these kids aren’t risking jail time for a pair of everyday Air Max’s, Skechers or something.
What do y’all think of this? Let us know in the comments section below.
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A few years ago, Spike Lee donned an ultra-exclusive pair of gold Air Jordan 3s custom made by the Jumpman brand for his big night at the 2019 Oscar Awards, and apparently someone chucked them to a donation bin.
Artnet is reporting that one of the holiest of sneaker grails found their way into a donation bin at an Oregon homeless charity earlier this year, via an anonymous donor, and will now be put on the auction block for a King Kong sized grip. Who could’ve done this? How did these end up getting donated? Are they fake? While the first two questions remain to be answered, the third already has been.
Per Artnet:
In a blog post, the Portland Rescue Mission explained how a volunteer found the shoes while sorting through donations which drop down through a chute. “Obviously they must be fakes, we thought, because why would the real thing end up in our donation bins?” said Erin Holcomb, the director of the program.
Holcomb explained that they took the shoes to a “high end sneaker resale shop” to get its opinion on their authenticity, and that the owner “offered to buy them from me on the spot for $10,000 or to consign them in his store for a potentially larger return.” Holcomb did further research and found that another pair had been auctioned by Sotheby’s in 2021 and sold for $47,880.
Y’all know when an authenticator offers you that kind of money, they’re 100% official tissue. Knowing that they could fetch much more for the Portland Rescue Mission, Holcomb organized with Sotheby’s auction house to have the sneakers included in their Dec. 18 auctions, which featured “some of the most sought-after collectibles and sneakers in existence.”
Not only did the sneakers sell for a whopping $50,800 (after expecting to fetch between $15,000 – $20,000), but Sotheby’s was kind enough to wave their fee so that 100% of the money could go to the Portland Rescue Mission.
You gotta love it.
While we may never know who dropped off these grails in the donation bid, in the end, it turned out to be quite the Christmas gift for an important organization.
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No one knows who donated the shoes. Tinker [Hatfield] has said that he is “thrilled the shoes ended up here. It’s a happy ending to a really great project.”
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Over the weekend, a video of Travis Scott and tennis legend John McEnroe arguing over their Nike collaboration circulated around social media. While it seemed like the two men were at each other’s throats over the name of their sneaker, it was just business as usual.
Arguing over whether to dub the collaboration “Cactus Jack” (as Travis normally names his Nike collaborations) or “Cactus Mac” (which John prefers), the two just couldn’t seem to agree on which direction to go as Travis wants all his Nikes to bare the “Cactus Jack” moniker.
In his signature fiery tone of voice, McEnroe took over the Zoom call and professed his preference for the shoe to be called “Cactus Mac” and told Travis to show a “little respect” for his and the sneaker’s history at Nike. Travis didn’t seem to too receptive to the idea and responded by saying that “Cactus Mac” sounded like a “burger or something.” Well, he’s not wrong. Though Travis remained calm and collected, McEnroe walked out on the meeting in frustration.
To make matters worse between the two heavyweights at Nike, Travis went and spray painted over John McEnroe’s championship plaque at Nike’s headquarters in Beaverton because, well, who’s gonna stop him?
Still, that didn’t keep John McEnroe from sporting the exclusive “Cactus Mac” sneakers while out for a stroll in the city. He didn’t go off on Travis but while talking about him he said, “The thing is: I was wearing these things in the 80s— before this guy was born. Now, all of a sudden, Travis Scott’s got this thing, ‘Cactus Jack.’ So I just made it ‘Cactus Mac,’ I mean come on. Have a little respect. That’s all I’m asking.”
Real talk, we’re not mad at the “Cactus Mac” on those McEnroe kicks. Whether or not those actually drop remains to be seen.
What we do know is that the “Cactus Jack” x John McEnroe Nike Mac Attack’s are set to drop Dec. 19. Will you be coping a pair? What do you think they should be named? Let us know in the comments section below.
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Adidas is spreading the Christmas spirit with a new How the Grinch Stole Christmas-themed collection in partnership with Dr. Seuss Enterprises that’ll have your heart growing at least three sizes this holiday season. Three fresh colorways were released on Friday (Dec. 1) in the Forum Low style, including a cream and green version inspired by the curmudgeonly character, a pink Cindy Lou Who-theme version, and a brown style inspired by the Grinch’s do, Max.
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Each style is available starting at $130 on Adidas’ site with kids, women’s and men’s sizing available to choose from, but sizes are quickly selling out. If you’re unable to find your size, you may be able to get a sneaker deal from resale sites including StockX and Ebay (though the prices will vary).
The athletic wear brand isn’t new to Dr. Seuss collaborations — this marks their second collection on Grinch apparel, except this time it includes triple the colors and clothing that collectors will be antsy to get their hands on.
Whether you’re shopping for gifts for everyone on your list, or are preparing for the holiday season by putting up your real or artificial Christmas tree and decorating it with ornaments, these sneakers bring the classic story to life in a stylish yet streetwear-inspired way that you may even want to show off into the new year.
Keep reading to shop Adidas’ The Grinch collaboration.
Adidas x The Grinch Collection
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Forum Low x “The Grinch” Shoes
Take on your holiday get together with the family in these Forum Low sneakers with a Grinch twist. It comes in a green, cream and red design with decorative pins you can personalize each show with. The inserts feature graphics from the story and you’ll also be able to switch out the laces with green and red shades.
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Forum Low CL “The Grinch” Max Shoes
You can’t have The Grinch without his trusty sidekick Max. Now you can show off a dog-inspired pair featuring a brown suede material, red sole and lip featuring the dog’s face. These include pins to decorate your laces with as well as a red pair of laces you can add for some pop of color.
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Forum Low CL “The Grinch” Cindy Lou Who Shoes
These Forum Low CL sneakers are bright and bold just like the character Cindy Lou Who. The suede material comes in bright pink and red shades with pins to personalize your shoes with. You’ll also receive some red laces that’ll help make a statement no matter where you rock these sneakers.
And, if you’re curious about the first version of the green-themed collection, you can still get a pair of the 2022 version of Adidas x The Grinch. While it’s sold-out on the shoe brand’s website, StockX and Ebay are carrying the shoes, which you can shop below.
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Adidas Forum Low “The Grinch” Shoes (2022)
Snag the very first pair of Adidas’ The Grich Forum Low sneakers featuring a two-tone green suede material and pins to customize your laces with.
For more product recommendations, check out our roundups of the best matching holiday pajamas, platform boots and teddy coats.
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Earlier this year it was rumored that the Travis Scott x Air Jordan 1 collaborations would be coming to an end after 2023, but now the sneaker community has gotten word that 2024 will be seeing another highly anticipated installment into the “Cactus Jack” x Air Jordan 1 collection.
According to Hypebeast a new and spiffy colorway for the highly popular Travis Scott x Air Jordan 1 low is on the way and will feature a black and olive color scheme that will go beautifully with a pair of camouflage pants that New Yorkers are known to feature in their weekly fashion ensemble. Travis himself previewed this particular pair of sneaker months ago, but many assumed it was one of his many “Friends and Family” pairs that have never seen the light of day (we need those purple Air Jordan 4’s, Trav!!!).
Per Hypebeast:
An initial preview of the Travis Scott x Air Jordan 1 Low OG “Black Olive” has appeared, pointing to next year as a possible release period. Similarities can be drawn to the duo’s initial “Mocha” pair that stirred up the sneaker scene back in 2019. This time, the mocha brown has been swapped out for an olive finish that combines with a black base, a white lateral reverse Swoosh and an off-white midsole. Red branding elements are scattered throughout while the medial favors an olive Swoosh to complete the look.
At the time of writing, information surrounding the release of the Travis Scott x Air Jordan 1 Low OG “Black Olive” is very limited. However, reputable sneaker insider zSneakerHeadz has shared that the pair is currently expected to release during the fall of 2024. Stay tuned for updates as we expect it to be made available via Nike SNKRS and select retailers at some point next year.
Needless to say demand for these will be through the roof, but like the Travis Scott x Air Jordan 1 releases before these expect stock to be extremely limited with anywhere from 100,000 – 250,000 pairs being made available. With millions of sneakerheads foaming at the mouth for these, those kind of numbers really are just another a drop in the bucket.
Check out pics of the next “Cactus Jack” Air Jordan 1 lows below and let us know if you’ll be trying in vain to snatch a pair when they drop sometime next year.
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