The world of sneakers is constantly in motion, especially with the current social media landscape. Over the past week, some of the biggest players in the space revealed new projects, confirmed longtime rumors, and gave us all more than one thing to look forward to after winter.
adidas previewed and began its Consortium Cup, a sneaker design competition that tapped sixteen retailers from across the globe. Additionally, the Three Stripes continued to expand its adidas Originals program, which may see a collaboration with Louis Vuitton in the future now that Pharrell Williams is the French fashion house’s creative director of menswear.
Over at NIKE, Inc. the Swoosh and Brand Jordan dominated the days leading up to NBA All-Star Weekend 2023. The Oregon-based company gifted Ja Morant a special care package that included the Nike JA 1 “12 AM,” a basketball sneaker covered in Swarovski crystals. The Nike Air Max 1 received a slides makeover, while the Air Jordan line continued to expand Michael Jordan’s off-court legacy.
In a move no one expected, Saucony revived the Spot-Bilt Sonic basketball shoe from 1987. Vintage hoops-ready designs have gotten increasingly popular over the past three years and the Massachusetts-based brand is looking to cash in.
For all that and more, including New Balance collaborations, check out our top headlines from Feb. 11 to Feb. 17 ahead.
The Best Hoops-Centric Sneaker Releases For NBA All-Star 2023
Live from Salt Lake City.
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Swarovski Crystals Illuminate Ja Morant’s Nike JA 1 “12 AM”
Arriving with a $400 price tag.
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Chris Stamp Teams Up With Chef Nobu Matsuhisa For The “Sushi Force 1”
Didn’t see that one coming.
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A Ma Maniére Rolls Out Air Jordan 12 Collection
Black women are the blueprint.
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adidas Presents The Consortium Cup, A Global Sneaker Design Competition
Fifteen concepts will come to life.
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Nike Unveils The ZoomX Vaporfly 3
Launching on March 6.
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This Week In Nike Air Max News
Revolutionary.
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This Week In New Balance News
Another strong week.
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Rich Paul Announces Klutch Athletics, Co-Authored By New Balance
Athletes first.
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This Week In Air Jordan News
#23’s legacy is alive and well.
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Rihanna Brings Salomon To The Super Bowl
A win for sneakers.
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Saucony Revisits The Spot-Bilt Sonic Basketball Shoe
Straight from 1987.
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