Zack Schlemmer 
Looking back at the past week of sneaker news, the trending topic was definitely high collars and sock-like fits. Nike unveiled two innovative new sneakers for running and basketball with collars higher than ever for each respective sport, while on the lifestyle end, the popular adidas NMD will also be getting a mid-cut Primeknit construction. See these intriguing new silhouettes and more in this week’s recap of our top stories below.
Nike Unveils Nike KD 8 Elite
The Elite edition of the KD 8 goes to extremes with the use of an ultra high calf-length collar and Kevlar reinforcement. Is this the Future of basketball footwear? See a closer look and all the release information within the link below.
The “Neon” Nike Air Zoom Talaria is Finally Coming Back
One of the most requested models for Nike to retro for years, the cult-classic Zoom Talaria, is finally receiving a retro in its famous neon yellow felt construction. The retro was announced earlier this week with a revival of the classic “telephone number” Nike ads, with a number to call that gives you a message from Tinker Hatfield.
Relive Kobe Bryant’s Epic Sneaker Free Agency Season
In Part 2 of our ongoing series Kobe Bryant’s 20 Year Sneaker Legacy, we present an extensive recap of Kobe’s famous 2002-03 NBA season when he was a sneaker “free agent”, wearing some of the hottest PE’s ever. From AND1 to Air Jordan, see the full story of Kobe’s legendary sneaker season by following the link below.
The adidas NMD Range Expands With the ‘City Sock’
The adidas NMD series gets bolder than ever with the upcoming release of the unique NMD City Sock. Anybody else think this looks like one of the most comfortable sneakers ever?
Marcus Jordan Opens Sneaker Shop Inside Disney World
Being Michael Jordan’s son allows you certain opportunities in life that the rest of us don’t have, like being able to open a sneaker shop inside of Disney World.
Nike Announces Air Max Con for Air Max Day 2016
Adding to Nike’s Air Max Day celebration this year is Air Max Con, which will bring together Air Max enthusiasts in three cities: New York, Hong Kong, and Tokyo. Learn more details via the link below.
Nike Running Introduces the Bold New LunarEpic
Nike reached their next step of running innovation this week with the launch of the LunarEpic Flyknit, the brand’s first-ever mid-top running silhouette with the advantage of a high-cut Flyknit collar and dual-density fused (no use of glue) Lunarlon sole unit with laser-cut siping for cushion and flexibility. Does it sound really technical? It is. But it feels even better.
First Look At The Nike Kyrie 2 “Easter”
The Kyrie 2 is ready to hatch for this year’s Nike Basketball collection, with an appropriate pastel color scheme. Hop to a full look and release details below.
