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New sneakers are dropping almost daily at this point. With all of the options hitting the market from week to week, it is inevitable that some pairs won’t be selling out on release day. These pairs eventually make their way to the sale section, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t worth being added to your […]
Another Nike sneaker release is canceled. The brand was set to retro the first Nike Air Force 1 “Puerto Rico,” which originally came out in 2000, but sources say the shoe has been canceled. The reason for the shoe’s cancellation is an issue with the flag on the tongue, a source says they were told […]
The STAPLE brand is taking a two-fold approach in its efforts to contribute to the fight against racism. As announced Wednesday, the Jeff Staple-founded company is launching a special Black Lives Matter t-shirt created by Futura2000. The pre-sale begins Wednesday at 1 p.m. ET and runs for 48 hours, with all proceeds going toward the […]
Nike will release a “Raygun” Air Force 1 in 2021, sources familiar with the brand’s plans for next year tell Complex. The sneaker is expected to land in the first quarter and should be on shelves by February. The brand’s previous “Raygun” sneakers, using yellow and orange colorways and a basketball-headed alien character, reference a […]
Over the past two and a half months, as much of our country has lived in quarantine, we’ve witnessed the violent loss of black lives with disturbing frequency. Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and George Floyd have died at the hands of racists and law enforcement. Complex Networks recognizes the power of its platforms and is […]
For the past 15 years, James Whitner has independently operated The Whitaker Grp, a retail network made up of 18 locations across the U.S. (Social Status, APB, Prosper, and A Ma Maniére). He’s purposely opened most of his stores in black communities and used his platform to not only sell to consumers, but educate and […]
With his star power and influence firmly reestablished following the airing of the 10-part documentary The Last Dance, Michael Jordan is using his mighty platform to speak out against racism and police brutality following the murder of George Floyd. Jordan issued a statement through Jordan Brand’s social channels Sunday evening. “I am deeply saddened, truly pained […]
Rappers are the new athletes in the sneaker world when it comes to moving product. Names like LeBron James and Zion Williamson can still turn heads, but the paradigm has clearly shifted in the marketplace. Success from names like Kanye West and Pharrell are obvious examples, but there arguably isn’t a bigger draw in sneakers […]
Which are the models that shaped the sneaker scene as we know it? Complex captures that timeline from 1985 to present day in Sneaker of the Year: The Best Since ’85, a new book releasing in October 2020 that examines the single best shoe from every year for the past 35 years. The book, created in […]
The passing of global basketball icon Kobe Bryant this year cast a long shadow on the sneaker industry. Resellers questioned the morals of cashing in on inflated prices around his shoes, Nike pushed back product from his line, and Reebok made a last-minute stop to a colorway tied to his footwear free agency during the […]
