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Top Stories Of The Week: 8/1 – 8/7

Top Stories Of The Week: 8/1 – 8/7

Top Stories August 7 2015

What a week it was. From an in depth look at the upcoming Supreme x Air Jordan 5 collaboration to a totally unexpected Eminem x Carhartt x Air Jordan 4 release, this was one of the busier summer weeks in the sneaker world. Not to be outdone, adidas continues to showcase a formidable release slate as the next Derrick Rose signature installment got a preview. We launched our Sneaker News Volume Two: Thirty Years of Air Jordan at Seaport Studios which you can check out for yourself through September 7th. Continue onward for a full rundown of the best of this week’s stories and stay tuned for more weekend updates right here on Sneaker News.

SNEAKER NEWS VOLUME TWO AT SEAPORT STUDIOS

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Thanks to everyone who came out to Seaport Studios to celebrate the launch of our second print issue. If you haven’t checked out the space yet, you can visit and pick up your very own copy of Sneaker News Volume Two: Thirty Years of Air Jordan on location. Details here:

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Sneaker News Volume Two Popup Shop & Gallery At Seaport Studios

THIS WEEK IN AIR JORDAN NEWS

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Jordan Brand’s newfound collaborative-happy sensibilities is doing wonders for the brand, as Supreme and now Carhartt x Eminem will get a shot at some classic retro models.

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Exclusive Look At The Upcoming Eminem x Air Jordan IV
Michael Jordan Wore A Never-Before-Seen Air Jordan Sneaker
Massive Air Jordan Deadstock Sale By Premium Goods To Celebrate Major MJ Milestone
The Complete Supreme x Air Jordan 5 Set
Official Packaging For The Air Jordan 10 Retro OVO
Moldy Bred? Air Jordan 1 KO “Bred” Comes With A Huge Defect
Michael Jordan’s Response To “What Are Those??” Was Rather Straightforward
Here’s Another Colorway Of Michael Jordan’s Air Jordan 29 Low
Air Jordan 11 IE Low “Bred” Returning In September
What Are Those?? Air Jordan 11 Low “Gum” Samples
Drake Takes The OVO Fest Stage With Air Jordan 8 PE
Toronto Is Now The Air Jordan Capital Of The World
Michael Jordan’s Son Leaked A New Jordan Shoe That Has The Internet Going Nuts

THIS WEEK IN NIKE BASKETBALL NEWS

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Kobe’s flyknit mock-up continues to entice as the above pictured Mambacurial and a new Radiant Emerald are slated to hit retailers before summer’s end. The Venomenon 5 has secured a heavy following in Asia with exclusive colorways showcased during Kobe’s visit.

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Nike Kobe 10 Elite “Mambacurial”
Nike Kobe Venomenon 5 “Dreams”
Kobe Bryant Broke Out An Awesome PE In Taipei
Nike Kobe 10 Elite Low “Radiant Emerald” – Release Date
Nike Kobe 10 “EYBL” Is Releasing Later This Month
Nike Honors Kevin Durant’s MVP Acceptance Speech With Latest Colorway of the KD 8
Kevin Durant Is Ready For The Comeback, Wears Air Jordan 10 “Double Nickel”
Kyrie Irving Previews Two Upcoming Nike Kyrie 1 Releases
The Ohio State Buckeyes Get Their Own Nike LeBron Soldier 9

THIS WEEK IN NIKE SPORTSWEAR NEWS

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Scottie Pippen’s classic model is back to much applause, a not-to-be-named luxury brand gets a reference on an upcoming Foamposite, and the popular Inneva Woven gets an unexpected sequel. It was a good week for Nike Sportswear.

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Scottie Pippen’s First Signature Shoe Is Back
The Nike Foamposites Inspired By High End Handbags Have A Release Date
Nike Air Foamposite One “Olive”
NikeLab Unveils The Free Inneva Woven II
One Of The Most Influential Nike Sneakers Ever Is Back On Store Shelves
Nike Zoom Vick II “New York Jets”

THIS WEEK IN NIKE RETRO RUNNING NEWS

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The Nike Air Max Plus continues to rework Volt in overseas exclusive releases, a surprising snakeskin option is now available on NIKEiD for the Air Max 95, and the Nike Air Huarache returns in one of its more vibrant colorways to date.

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More Overseas Exclusives Of The Nike Air Max Plus Surface
Snakeskin Options On The NIKEiD Air Max 95
The “What The” Air Max 95 Has A New U.S. Release Date
The Upcoming Nike Huarache BR Is Going To Be Huge
Don’t Call These The “Sprite” Nike Air Huaraches

THIS WEEK IN NIKE SB NEWS

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New takes on the Nike SB Dunk High and Stefan Janoski showcase the skateboarding imprint’s variety and eclecticism. An otherwise quiet week was interrupted thanks to this San Franciscan take on the Dunk.

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HUF Would Be Proud Of This Nike SB Dunk High
Yet Another “Floral” Take On The Nike SB Stefan Janoski

THIS WEEK IN ADIDAS NEWS

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More Yeezy releases, a healthy D.Rose and the possibility of James Harden joining the team? The three stripes resurgence continues to grow stronger by the week. Catch up with the latest adidas news below.

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The adidas Yeezy 350 Boost Is Back in Black
Derrick Rose, At Full Strength, Unveils The adidas D Rose 6
This adidas Ultra Boost Collaboration Has HTM Vibes
adidas Puts The Entire Logo History On One Shoe
adidas Consortium Presents A Reflective Take On The Stan Smith Primeknit
adidas Pays Homage to Portland’s Hipster Culture with New D Lillard 1 Colorway
adidas Introduces Another Boost Performance Runner With Plenty of Style

THIS WEEK IN ASICS NEWS

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NAKED and Asics teamed up for the first collaborative effort exclusively for women that’s head-turning enough to demand a full size run. ASICS Tiger continues their rebrand with new galactic takes on classic models.

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NAKED x ASICS Tiger Gel Lyte V “Hafnia” – Release Date
Asics Gel Sight “Stealth Camo”
There’s A Galaxy Theme On The ASICS Tiger Gel Lyte III

THIS WEEK IN REEBOK NEWS

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Reebok and Packer Shoes are slated to release this Aztec-inspired pair this weekend, A Bathing Ape’s AAPE imprint graced the Reebok Ventilator for an upcoming collaboration, and more.

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Another Aztec-Inspired Reebok Collaboration By Packer Shoes
The Reebok Kamikaze II Revisits The Reign Man
AAPE x Reebok Ventilator by A Bathing Ape
Reebok Releases Instapump Furys Inspired By Vintage Flight Jackets
The Reebok Ventilator Adapts for the Future

THIS WEEK IN SNEAKER TOPICS

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James Harden has a huge decision ahead in regards to which brand he represents in the future thanks to a looming $200 million deal from adidas. We turned our clocks back to 1995 for a look at the legendary Nike Air Penny. The new month brought a full rundown of all of August’s sneaker releases.

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Jordan 101: The Air Jordan XX2 Takes Flight to the Extreme
Flashback to ’95: The Nike Air Penny
August 2015 Sneaker Releases
Reasons Why James Harden Might Stay At Nike/Leave For adidas
China Is Still Madly In Love With Kobe Bryant

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