Browsing the "Sneaker News Weekly Rewind" Tag
November 23rd, 2012 by John K.
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We hope all of you were safe and sound during the crazy Black Friday shopping festivities, and if you were waiting on line for the hot new sneaker release (or a four-for-one sale on hand-towels at Bed Bath and Beyond), Sneaker News should’ve helped pass the time! Starting things off, we got a ton of release date updates from Jordan Brand, while Nike provided us with entertainment with the ‘Christmas’ Kobe 8. Nike SB enjoyed one of its best weeks ever with the CNCPTS release. Air Force 1 and New Balance news was rife with updates for later releases, while NBA Feet kept us busy keeping up with all the NBA players who have managed to keep themselves in the spotlight.
Custom sneakers were another popular category, as Mache Customs hit us with a trio of sick Black Friday specialties. while Puma impressed with the return of 24K Gold. Swizz Beatz stole the AMA spotlight with his Reebok Shaq Retros, while a couple of Converse partnerships with U.S. and Hong Kong shops were worth noting. Sneaker Con NYC was another major success with its biggest venue ever with thousands of patrons showing of the best in latest footwear, while Sneakerpedia allowed the Sneaker News team to look back at 25 years of gems. Enjoy Weekly Rewind in its entirety below, and stay tuned for more the best in sneaker news as we near the end of November!
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November 16th, 2012 by John K.
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As usual, there were plenty of news headlines to keep on top of, and as usual, Sneaker News was first to report on all the major stories. If you missed them all and depend on Weekly Rewind, here it is! Starting off, Jordan Brand postponed the release of the Thunder IV, but some new Air Jordan IIIs for 2013 turned those frowns upside down. Release dates for the Fighter Jet Foams was something to note, as was the funky ‘Scales’ colorway of the Kobe 8. NBA is back in full force and the Feet sightings are better than ever, while the celebs like Rihanna and Kanye garnered plenty of attention with their kicks. The Supreme x Air Force 1 finally released this week, while two new SB Dunk collaborations were slowly revealed as well. The next Air Max model in the series was unveiled as the Air Max+ 2013, featuring a brand new Max Air unit design.
Reebok made massive headlines with a first look at the Shaq Attaq and release info for the OG ES22 and White/Red Answer IV. Puma returns to prominence with a preview of the upcoming Ronnie Fieg-penned disc blaze, while EU kingpin Solebox works some more magic with adidas. New Balance takes us through the Flimby Factory with ‘The Making Of the Black Pigeon’, while a New England-exclusive set of 574s received some satisfactory nods. Custom kicks went Mache-less this week, although Brian Villanueva’s HyperMags might be one of the best of the year. A look at five WMNS Air Jordan Retros was the focus on Classics Revisited, but a Tuesday-night feature on the EA Sports x Nike partnership provided some deep insight on this great partnership. More of Sneaker News Weekly Rewind lies just ahead, so check it out and stay tuned to for another week of the best sneaker news on the planet.
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November 9th, 2012 by John K.
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While the tri-state area is still in recovery mode from the recent weather, Sneaker News didn’t skip a beat in bringing you all the news you want to hear. A first look at a 2013 release of the Air Jordan III kicked things off, while the LeBron X continued to roll out in new colorways like the ‘Denim’ and ‘Dolphins’. The KD V iD launched this week, and KD himself designed a few pairs for his Twitter fans. The Kobe VIII is clearly pumped with technology, as made evident by the in-depth gallery of images. Calvin ‘Megatron’ Johnson will get a sick PE this year, but the question is, when will the Flyposite appear on an NBA Court? Perhaps its Nate Robinson or Rajon Rondo who will break them out to build on their already-impressive NBA Feet selections thus far. It won’t be LeBron, who wowed us with his White/Black ‘Home’ on-court and the denims off-court.
The Air Force 1 continues to make headlines – this week in particular due to the Cristiano Ronaldo AF1-XXX. Nike SB has two sick collaborations in store for us, while a 2013 release of the ‘Year of the Snake’ from Nike Basketball should have us hungry for more. Air Maxes are coming back in full force in 2013 thanks to a Retro release of the OG 95s and 97s, while an OG Reebok Answer IV is confirmed for a drop as well. Fieg’s ‘Eclipse’ hits stores tomorrow, Staple’s pigeon x New Balance 577 is in the works, Coste’s Vans OTW Alomar raises eyebrows, and Packer Shoes’ Conductor Hi finish off the best collaboration news of the week. Sneaker News’ Instagram page went live, so don’t forget to follow us! Sneaker News Weekly Rewind is available for you in its entirety below so check it out and catch up with the best sneaker news site on the planet!
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November 2nd, 2012 by John K.
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This past week was testing not only on the Sneaker News staff and the entire Northeast region as a whole. But that didn’t stop us from bringing you the best that the world of kicks has to offer, starting off with last weekend’s unveiling of the Doernbecher 2012 collection, new LeBrons like the sick ‘Prism’ and the ‘Home’, and the White/Camo Foamposite One that quickly adopted the ‘Fighter Jet’ nickname. The NBA season came back in full force, with LeBron rocking a sick Gold PE and Ray Allen perhaps stealing the show with his Air Jordan XVI PE, but Nate Robinson deserves credit for rotating three Air Jordans in his Chi-Town debut. Gilbert Arenas headed to China, bringing with him several pairs of heat, while P. Diddy diddy-bopped his way to the headlines with the DMP VI.
The final hurrah of the AF1-XXX is the Lunar Force 1 Fuse, debuting on December 12th. Tennis got some love with the Agassi-inspired Flame Collection, while we got a look at three 2013 colorways of the Air Huarache Trainer ’94. Another ‘Orlando’ Air Flight One drops next week, while NSW debuted the Free Woven (with several more for 2013). Collabs galore once again, in the form a Packer x adidas, Staple x New Balance, and Bones Brigade x Vans. It was a good week for Air Jordan PEs and OGs, and our week-long tribute to SB Dunk Highs of ’05 was a nice look into the past. We hope everyone affected by the Hurricane is doing well and we hope this Sneaker News Weekly Rewind brightens your weekend!
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October 26th, 2012 by John K.
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Another Oregon PE? You know it: Jordan Brand hooked up the Ducks with a sick Air Jordan IV PE. On top of that, Sneaker News got you some info for Air Jordan releases from January through May of 2013. NSW head Gentry Humphrey hinted at a possible release of ParaNormans for retail, a third Yeezy 2 colorway, and another All-Star-inspired Foamposite release. Nike Basketball had a major week with the unveiling of the KD V, a first look at two Kobe VIII colorways, and a breakdown of the Nike LeBron X. The Yeezy 2 also made a resurgence to the headlines as we were teased with the thought of a third colorway. Air Force 1s continue to impress as we wind down to the Supreme x Air Force 1 release, but a ‘Digi Camo’ version of the Lunar Force 1 was also worth noting. Nike’s Action Sports wing makes some noise with two outstanding snowboard boots, and NSW’s collaboration with atmos brings ‘glow’ back onto the scene.
adidas made some impressive headlines for two major reasons; the Rose 3 is indeed spreading out some great colorways with backstories, but it’s the battle with Nike Flyknit that raised our eyebrows. The Gel Lyte III returns front and center with Fieg’s next collaboration, as does New Balance with a nice collection of upcoming releases like the NYC Marathon Pack and the Year of the Snake. Converse goes crazy with the collaborations, while Vans makes its presence felt once again with a great Taka Hayashi-centric event in NYC. Sneaker Con is scheduled for an NYC comeback the weekend before Thanksgiving. Finally, Sneaker News took a look back at five iconic Nike Tennis models for Classics Revisited, throwing out names like Jon McEnroe, Pete Sampras, Andre Agassi, and even Foamposite. All of Weekly Rewind is yours for the taking below, so check it out and enjoy the weekend!
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October 19th, 2012 by John K.
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Kicking things off for Sneaker News Weekly Rewind is a nice crop from Jordan Brand, like the Air Jordan IV ‘Terror Squad’ PE that resembles the Eminem version. Nike Basketball unveiled the LeBron X ‘Cork’ and hinted at a premium-level collection of Nike Basketball kicks. A Kobe 8 sample stirred up some discussion, as did the DMV-inspired I-95 Posite Max. NBA Feet came back in full force with two great recaps over the last week, and the collection of sneaker sightings did not disappoint. A first look at the Air Huarache Retro for 2013 was presented, as was a more advanced running model in the Lunar Flyknit One. A collection of NBA-inspired Bespokes provided some nice visuals, as did the ‘Presidential’ Edition inspired by the actual Air Force One aircraft and the crazy graphic-printed CMFT edition.
The Air Force 180 Mid continues to titillate us with a sick rollout of colorways, while Nike SB headlines kept it relevant with some new Koston and Janoski releases. A first look at some 2013 Air Max releases like the EM-built Sunset Pack and the 2013 flagship sparked some more discussion regarding the direction of Air Max as well. Under Armour unveiled its Fall 2012 Basketball models in a Media Event this week, unveiling the unique Micro G Charge BB and the Spine BB. Custom sneakers continued to go strong with one of the biggest names in the game coming through with a familiar Yeezy 2. Finally, Sneaker News focused on the early Nike SB Dunk monster, pointing out five amazing Lows from 2005. All the best and latest in sneakers is just ahead, so check out Sneaker News Weekly Rewind and be on your A-game!
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October 12th, 2012 by John K.
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October is in full force, so let’s get right to it: Jordan Brand presented us with an amazing collection of Air Jordan IX PEs for NFL athletes as the Kilroy Pack continues to unfold. The Christmas edition of the LeBron is finally unveiled, while Bron’s teammate D-Wade officially unveils the Li-Ning partnership. The Zoom Hyperflight will arrive in 2013 in anything but a ‘GR’ form, and KD and Kobe tighten the screws in some new sneakers during NBA Pre-season action. Hyperposites continue to trend in PE and sample form, while the Penny V releases keep chugging out – this time in ‘Tour Yellow’. Jason Kidd also gets in on the 90′s mix with four colorways of the Zoom Flight 95 ‘Career Pack’. Air Force 1s will continue to be a massive headline, and it certainly is this week thanks to the ‘Presidential’ Air Force 1 and the Lunar Force Low.
Stussy chums it up with Nike again with a sick nine-pair collection of the OMS “S&S Capsule”. More from Reebok in the form of keynote release dates as well, while Asics continues to wow the crowd with the ‘Kill Bill’ styled Gel Saga II. Summer 2013 seems to be set for Nike Sportswear as we get a peek of what’s to come two seasons from now. Vans continues to impress with its nice fabrications from their Authentic, California, and OTW capsules. A feature on sneaker stockpiles gets the readers in a frenzy, a sneak peek at the exhibits from the Nike Graphic Studio Art Show coerces some profound responses, and the best custom sneakers of the week dazzle the crowd. With basketball kicks in such high demand and popularity, Sneaker News looked at five awesome early-2000′s models for Classics Revisited. Sneaker News Weekly Rewind in its entirety is right ahead, so read up and be the most knowledgeable sneakerhead on the block.
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September 28th, 2012 by John K.
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Are you ready for the Holiday 2012 sneaker craze? Sneaker News started things off with a complete preview of Holiday 2012 and Spring 2013 footwear from Jordan Brand, revealing some interesting pieces like the ‘Nike Air’ tagged Air Jordan 1. More Jordan Brand news revealed a detailed gallery of the Bred XIII and a complete look at the entire Kilroy Pack. The LeBron X launched with an amazing packaging fit for a Crown Jewel, while the KD IV popped up in the popular ‘What The’ style. Foamposites were a hot topic again, as we confirmed a release date while showing you four new Hyperposites. The Janoski will indeed arrive in a sick floral print, while the Air Force 1 will be hit with Glow in the Dark and new ‘Skive Tec’. The Black History Month 2013 Collection of footwear was also confirmed with a slew of models both new and old.
The Retro Basketball movement continues with a wider release of the Ewing 33 Hi and a new ‘Dusk Til Dawn’ Pack of two of Nike’s 90′s gems. Another 90′s shoe got the 360 Max Air upgrade and was met with some surprising praise – especially after Wale was seen in them. Other celebrity news included Big Sean and his adidas signature shoe, and Rihanna, who rocked the Gym Red Spiz’ikes. Vans comes through with more from the Metallica collaboration and Holiday Pack goodness, Nike Training unveils a weather-ready Free-soled footwear model, and we focus on five Nike Basketball Classics from the 90′s to finish off the week. More of Sneaker News Weekly Rewind is right ahead!
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