Sneakers Articles - Page 25

The sneaker culture in the US, and really around the world, has really exploded in recent times. One of the guys who most benefited from this explosion is Qias Omar, as his YouTube channel centered around sneakers and sneaker culture cultivated over 1.4 million subscribers. As Omar got more and more attention around the internet, […]

Sneaker culture around the world really boomed with the rise of social media. Two benefactors of that boom are Qias Omar and Dillon Droppz. Omar has a huge YouTube channel, with over 1.4 million subscribers, centered around the whole phenomenon of sneaker culture. They decided to join forces in opening a completely new sneaker shop […]

The Jordan 1 has been one of the most iconic models that Nike has released ever since. Popularized by Michael Jordan himself, many people wanted to get their hands on the shoe due to their desires to play and jump as high as the Chicago Bulls legend. However, J1s found itself going beyond the hardwood […]

Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry has recently released a new sneaker collection with Under Armor, and it took inspiration from a unique source. Curry’s latest shoe collection is based off of the popular kids series Sesame Street, with seven different colorways inspired by various characters in the Sesame Street universe The Warriors point guard, […]

2K Games just added 7 new powerful player cards in MyTEAM through the new NBA 2K22 Signature Packs, which came with a free NBA 2K22 Locker Code. Six new cards can be obtained from the new NBA 2K22 Signature Packs. These are: NBA 2K22 Signature Cards: Diamond 93 OVR Dwyane Wade (SG/SF) Diamond 92 OVR LeBron James (SF/PF) Amethyst 91 OVR […]

Kansas City Chiefs superstar quarterback Patrick Mahomes continues to thrive off and on the court. The former Super Bowl champ signed a massive contract and has become a minority owner for a lot of teams, especially ones in the area around Kansas City. Now, Mahomes has dabbled into the shoe world, and his first-ever signature […]

It’s the offseason, which means it’s time for Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard to work on his other career, rapping. Despite the trade rumors that continue to surround him, Dame D.O.L.L.A. has been putting in work in the studio, with his brand new album set to be released this week. In celebration of it, […]

Puma invested a lot of money in Charlotte Hornets teenage sensation LaMelo Ball. The 6-foot-6 point guard took the league by storm in his debut season, and it is clear that Puma has been reaping the benefits of their decision to put their eggs on the LaMelo basket. As it turns out, not only is […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant had many signature shoes over the years, and it seems Vanessa Bryant worked on a special Kobe shoe in honor of Gianna that was going to be released by Nike. However, Vanessa recently didn’t re-sign the contract with Nike, so this Mambacita shoe wasn’t supposed to see the light […]

Arizona Cardinals star defensive tackle J.J. Watt and Reebok are teaming up to honor franchise icon Pat Tillman with his newest signature shoe. Reebok unveiled the JJ IV Valor, a shoe Watt began designing before signing with the Cardinals. The three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year also enlisted the help of Tillman’s widow, Marie. […]

Sacramento Kings guard De’Aaron Fox has got to be one of the nerdiest players in the NBA. That’s not a knock, by the way–the league definitely has its fair of unique personalities and hobbyists, and Fox is one of its proudest. But of those hobbyists and passionate fans, Fox is arguably the most out and […]

New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson is officially getting his first signature shoe with Jordan Brand. The 20-year-old was asked to comment about this huge milestone in his career following Tuesday’s game against the Brooklyn Nets, and Zion could not help but get emotional in discussing his journey. Zion said that he has his family to […]

Vanessa Bryant and the Kobe Bryant estate reportedly elected not to renew its partnership with Nike after their contract expired last April 13. Yup, this will likely signal the end of Nike’s Kobe Bryant signature line. Previous reports indicated that Kobe was no longer happy with his Nike deal and was leaning towards making his […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant built one of the most decorated careers in NBA history, and he did it all with signature sneakers on his feet. Given the most recent news of the icon’s estate and Nike cutting ties, though, this specific post is about Kobe Bryant signature sneakers. Bryant entered the NBA in […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Talen Horton-Tucker is as shocked as everyone following reports that Nike did not renew Kobe Bryant’s contract with the company, which expired last April 13. After all, the late NBA icon has been with the sporting giant since 2003 and produced 11 signature shoes. To this day, a lot of current […]

In his prime, Jamal Crawford was one of the most lethal scorers out there, whether he was part of the starting lineup early in his career or when he embraced a sixth man role later on. Among his many scoring outbursts, he cited one as probably the most memorable not because of what happened in […]

Portland Trail Blazers guard CJ McCollum now has a signature shoe called CJ 1 with Li-Ning. This marks the first signature shoe released by the popular shoe company from China since Dwyane Wade’s line in 2018. McCollum debuted his CJ 1 on Thursday against the New Orleans Pelicans (via B/R Kicks). Introducing the CJ 1, […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James’ game-worn “USA” Kobe Twos which was gifted by Kobe Bryant himself back in 2002 reportedly fetched a whopping $156,000 price tag at Heritage Auction, via ESPN‘s Nick DePaula. According to James, it was his “most fond moment” together with the late Lakers icon during the early stages of his […]

One lucky NBA fan shared an unforgettable moment with Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo on Friday after receiving his game-worn shoes. As the Greek Freak made his way back to the locker room at Fiserv Forum after the Bucks dispatched the Sacramento Kings, 128-115, he made sure to give a young fan a nice souvenir […]

Charlotte Hornets swingman Gordon Hayward has been playing in shoes honoring Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant. Hayward has been sporting his signature Anta Hayward 2s, but this pair has an ode to his personal link with Bryant. The snakeskin shoes (a nod to the “Black Mamba”) feature No. 24 on the heel, and the […]

Washington Wizards point guard Russell Westbrook is looking to take his shoe game to the next level as he debuts the Jordan Why Not Zer0.4 on the floor in the 2020-2021 NBA season. The nine-time All-Star shared on Twitter that he was able to reflect on the previous events in American society especially regarding the […]

James Harden isn’t exactly the most loved name out there at this very moment. He’s been trying to force his way out of the Houston Rockets, and is currently on the brink of changing the landscape of the NBA as we know it. The folks over at Adidas thought it would be a great idea […]

It’s not everyday that a 22-year-old gets his own signature shoe, so it’s no surprise that Trae Young was overwhelmed with excitement after it has been revealed the Atlanta Hawks superstar will be launching his first-ever signature shoe. The kicks are called the “Trae Young 1,” made in collaboration with Adidas (per footwearnews.com). The news […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James played a big role in Nike developing a signature shoe for Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving back in the day. James, who signed a lifetime contract with Nike in 2015, told Allie Clifton and Richard Jefferson on the “Road Trippin’” podcast that he made sure the sports apparel […]

If there’s any time Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors would need to relive their “We Believe” mantra, it’s this upcoming season 2020-2021. After a horrible 2019-2020 campaign, the Warriors are looking to earn their respect back in the league as they try to compete for a playoff comeback this year. In line with […]

The Los Angeles Lakers pulled off the shocker of free agency by signing reigning Sixth Man of the Year Montrezl Harrell, and it did not take long for the 6-foot-7 bruiser to fully embrace the Laker nation. Following his surprising move, Harrell revealed his signatures sneaks, the TREZZ1. Of course, the new kicks will feature […]

At the end of the 2019-2020 NBA season, few players had raised their profile more than the Miami Heat’s Jimmy Butler. The 31-year-old is coming off an NBA Finals appearance in his first year in South Beach, and aside from emerging as the face of the Heat and establishing himself as one of the league’s […]

In July of 2019, Zion Williamson signed the largest shoe deal a rookie had ever received with Jordan Brand. So, it should come to no surprise that a signature shoe for Zion is on the way. Jordan Brand announced that Williamson’s shoe the ‘Jordan Z Code’ is set to be released in January of 2021, […]

Last week, Jordan Brand announced that Zion Williamson’s first signature shoe is going to be released in January of 2021, with more details to come. A signature shoe is a massive deal and is usually only reserved for MVPs and perennial All-Stars, but Zion was given his after having played only 24 games in the […]

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green is lacing up hundred of kids in his native city of Saginaw, Michigan, offering 550 pairs of his signature Converse shoes at the First Ward Community Center. “Draymond has never forgotten where he comes from. He loves this city,” said Eric Henderson, who helps lead an education program at […]

New Orleans Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson signed a lucrative deal with Jordan Brand last year, and is on the verge of his first signature shoe. Zion’s shoe, reportedly set to launch in January of 2021, will be called the Jordan Z Code, per Shawn Krest of Sports Illustrated. Williamson has barely even gotten his NBA […]

Nike, unfortunately, messed up the Kobe Bryant signature sneaker release and now resellers are profiting off of Bryant’s tragic death. Per Harrison Faigen of SB Nation, the SNKRS app was hacked by bots who are trying to sell Bryant’s shoes and jerseys for a lot more than they are worth: That’s all well and good, […]

The debut New Balance signature shoe for Los Angeles Clippers forward and Fun Guy Kawhi Leonard will be released on Thursday. Fittingly, it’s inspired by the biggest shot in Leonard’s career: Kawhi Leonard's first @newbalancehoops signature sneaker releases this Thursday. The KAWHI '4 Bounces' is inspired by his game-winning shot against the 76ers last year […]

Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid’s first signature sneaker with Under Armour has been revealed. The Sixers center signed a five-year deal with the shoe company in 2018. Embiid will be wearing these new kicks when the Sixers face the Orlando Magic on Friday: Game Day! Excited to finally show off my @uabasketball Embiid One. Available 9.18 […]

Allen Iverson and Houston Rockets star James Harden have partnered to produce a collaboration between Adidas and Reebok for the new Question Mid “OG Meets OG.” The bold black-and-red pattern pays homage to the Rockets star and league’s leading scorer, a title Iverson held four times during his playing career. Speaking with GQ Magazine, Iverson […]

NBA superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo is releasing his second signature shoe: The Zoom Freak 2, one that borrows heavily from the sneaker legacy that the late Kobe Bryant left during his time with Nike. The Milwaukee Bucks star has been known to be a fan of the Kobe line of sneakers as well as close to […]

Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry finally got a signature sneaker about half a decade into his NBA career. It may have been a tad bit late, but it did take him a little while in the league before he turned into a full-fledged superstar. Once he got over his ankle issues and stayed healthy, […]

Heads up to all the sneakerheads and Dallas Mavericks fans out there: we have just been given an official release date for the highly-anticipated first-ever Luka Doncic signature Jordan Brand shoe. Surprisingly, it’s set to drop sooner than initially expected. This is via Matt Galatzan of SI. The shoe, which is called the Doncic’s Air Jordan […]

The history of Michael Jordan’s signature sneakers line dates all the way back to 1984, when Nike offered the young Bulls star a five-year deal worth $500,000 annually. Designed by Peter C. Moore, the original Air Jordan variant is still a hot item on markets around the globe, but you’d better bring your wallet. In […]