Sneakers
Nike Unveils Official Images Of Ja Morant’s “Ja 1” Sneaker
Ja Morant seems poised to become the next must-see TV superstar for the NBA. So naturally Nike locked him up for the foreseeable future and are ready to drop his first signature sneaker to cash in on his growing popularity. Nike has now released official images of the upcoming “Nike Ja 1” which were tailor-made […] The post Nike Unveils Official Images Of Ja Morant’s “Ja 1” Sneaker appeared first on The Latest Hip-Hop News, Music and Media | Hip-Hop Wired.
Fresh Wheels: Nissan And New Balance Create Sneaker-Themed Car
Collaborations are common in the sneaker culture, but Nissan and New Balance have taken it to a new level with a sneaker themed car. The post Fresh Wheels: Nissan And New Balance Create Sneaker-Themed Car appeared first on The Latest Hip-Hop News, Music and Media | Hip-Hop Wired.
The Air Jordan 11 “DMP” Is Rumored To Be Dropping This Year
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: StockX / StockX Sneakerheads were sad to learn that the neither the Air Jordan 11 “Gamma” nor the Air Jordan 11 “Legend Blues” would be releasing during the holidays season, but Jordan Brand might give us some heat as rumors are swirling that a different classic might be hitting the shelves. Sneaker Files is exclusively reporting that word around the sneaker community is that Jordan Brand is planning on bringing back the Air Jordan 11 “DMP” after making its debut back in 2006. The sneakers, which are basically the Air Jordan 11 “Concord” with a gold Jumpman and stitching on the heel was an instant classic when it released more than a decade and a half ago. And now heads might be able to own a pair come the end of the year. Related Stories This Air Jordan ...
Suspects Arrested For Teen Beaten Unconscious For His Air Jordan 1’s
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: NYPD / NYD Two weeks ago a 16-year-old in Harlem was beaten unconscious by a group of teens and robbed of his Air Jordan 1 “Lost and Found” sneakers, and now police are saying they’ve nabbed two suspects in connection with the assault and robbery. The New York Daily News is reporting that Dijon Sellers, 18, and a 14-year-old suspect whose name was not released due to him being a minor were taken into custody on Wednesday (Jan. 18) after police received a tip about their involvement in the January 7th jux. After being booked, both Sellers and the minor were hit with robbery and gang assault charges. The victim was standing in front of a McDonald’s on Broadway near W. 145th St. when a crew of muggers ran up and jumped him about 9:15 p.m., police said. He wa...
Tom Sachs x Nikecraft GPS Set To Drop In Field Brown Colorway
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: @yankeekicks / Instagram The Tom Sachs x Nike collaborative Nikecraft was one of the surprise hits of 2022 and it seems like the duo is readying a new colorway of their General Purpose Shoe to get 2023 popping. Highsnobiety is reporting that a third colorway of the Tom Sachs Nikecraft General Purpose Shoe (which arrives in women’s sizing so take note if you get to order) get some buzz building before its release next month. Related Stories According to rumors buzzing around social [sic] media accounts within the sneaker world, Tom Sachs and Nike’s latest GPS sneaker releases on February 5 in a “Field Brown” colorway for the typical price of $110. In this new form, the same GPS silhouette that fans have come to covet is rendered in an earthy suede, with bl...
Harlem Teen Beaten Unconscious, Air Jordans Stolen Off His Feet
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: NYPD / NYD It’s wintertime in New York City and the wolves are out. A Harlem team was beaten unconscious and to add insult to injury, was robbed of his Air Jordans. The incident went down outside of a McDonald’s located on the corner of 145th Street and Broadway in New York City. According to the New York Daily News, on Saturday (Jan. 7), a 16-year-old was standing outside when several assailants ran up and assaulted him. Per NYPD, the teen was knocked unconscious, and his sneakers were stolen off his person before the attackers ran off. Related Stories The NYPD released surveillance footage of the goons, who will likely be caught sooner than later considering their mugs have been made public. No word on which specific model of Air Jordan 1s were stolen. ...
Recipes Lost: Eastbay Shutting Down At End Of 2022, Sneaker Twitter Reminisces
Written By Alvin aqua Blanco , Director of Content Posted 30 mins ago @aqua174 Alvin aqua Blanco is the Director of Content in the Men’s Division for iOne Digital, steering Cassius Life and Hip-Hop Wired. Representing the Bronx, he was nurtured by a steady diet of Hip-Hop culture and music. He graduated from the University of Virginia, with a B.A. in African American Studies and Psychology. His prior work has appeared in XXL, The Source, Vibe, The Village Voice, and other notable print and online publications. Other stops in his over 15-year journalism career include BET, MTV News, and AllHipHop.com. Alvin joined iOne in 2017 and continues to always make sure the culture—be it music, business, fashion, sports, sneakers, and everything in between—is thoroughly and accurately documente...
Khloe Kardashian Caused Resale Value Of Air Jordan 1 “Mocha” To Soar, Allegedly
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Cassy Athena / Getty Sneakerheads the Kardashian’s are not, but they know the trends that keep people talking. So when Khloe Kardashian showed up to Bronny’s high school basketball game in a pair of Air Jordan 1 “Mochas,” y’all know she knew what she was doing. Though it was seemingly an attempt to show that she was “up on it,” the move has had a negative effect on sneakerheads who might’ve been interested in paying resale prices for the grails as Khloe single-handedly caused the value to blowup overnight. TMZ is reporting that since Khloe wore the highly sought after sneakers to Bronny’s game last week, Remo from Walk Like Us told TMZ that the resale value skyrocketed like a MF. Related Stories Remo tells TMZ … the shoes normally go for a max of $130 for...
StockX Accuses Nike Of Withholding “Backdooring” Info In Their Ongoing Legal Battle
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: StockX / StockX Months after Nike put StockX on blast and accused the brand of selling them fake Nikes and Jordans, StockX is clapping back at the Swoosh and accusing it of acting shady around their legal requirements. Nice Kicks is reporting that StockX has sent a letter to the judge overseeing their lawsuit with Nike and alleges that Nike hasn’t complied with their requests to provide documents in the discovery portion of the case. Meanwhile, Nike also claims that StockX is withholding documents of their own in the process including 427 requests for admission “RFAs.” Looks like both sides aren’t too comfortable giving up all the documents requested thus far. Why is anyone’s guess at this point. Related Stories Still, looking to salvage whatever’s left o...
StockX Accuses Nike Of Withholding “Backdooring” Info In Their Ongoing Legal Battle
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: StockX / StockX Months after Nike put StockX on blast and accused the brand of selling them fake Nikes and Jordans, StockX is clapping back at the Swoosh and accusing it of acting shady around their legal requirements. Nice Kicks is reporting that StockX has sent a letter to the judge overseeing their lawsuit with Nike and alleges that Nike hasn’t complied with their requests to provide documents in the discovery portion of the case. Meanwhile, Nike also claims that StockX is withholding documents of their own in the process including 427 requests for admission “RFAs.” Looks like both sides aren’t too comfortable giving up all the documents requested thus far. Why is anyone’s guess at this point. Related Stories Still, looking to salvage whatever’s left o...
StockX Accuses Nike Of Withholding “Backdooring” Info In Their Ongoing Legal Battle
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: StockX / StockX Months after Nike put StockX on blast and accused the brand of selling them fake Nikes and Jordans, StockX is clapping back at the Swoosh and accusing it of acting shady around their legal requirements. Nice Kicks is reporting that StockX has sent a letter to the judge overseeing their lawsuit with Nike and alleges that Nike hasn’t complied with their requests to provide documents in the discovery portion of the case. Meanwhile, Nike also claims that StockX is withholding documents of their own in the process including 427 requests for admission “RFAs.” Looks like both sides aren’t too comfortable giving up all the documents requested thus far. Why is anyone’s guess at this point. Related Stories Still, looking to salvage whatever’s left o...
You Sure?: Nike Says It’s Doing Its Best To Stop Sneaker Bots From Eating Products
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Nike / NIke For the past few years, sneaker bots have really soured the sneaker game for heads who simply want a personal pair of grails to rock on their toe. It seems like Nike has finally heard our cries and are doing what they can to combat bots in anyway they can. At least that what they say they’re doing. A few weeks ago, Nike announced that they were going to war against sneaker bots, and in the following weeks those sneaker bots made copping kicks on the Nike SNKRS app that much more worst. It’s almost like the people behind those bots took it as a personal challenge and went Super Saiyan mode on the SNKRS app. Though it was obvious that sneaker bots made the Air Jordan 1 “Lost and Found” Chicago colorway thee worst drop in SNKRS app history, Nike ...
