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Unfortunately, you still can’t really talk about sneaker releases—how they come and go—without talking about the supply chain issues still interrupting them. The global footwear industry remains unsettled. The sneakers you’re expecting may not show up when they’re supposed to, or they may not show up at all. Through those obstacles, though, there have been […]
The Complex Sneakers Podcast is co-hosted by Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne, and Matt Welty. This week, the three have a long conversation about Marcus Jordan’s infamous Trophy Room x Air Jordan 1 release fiasco, how it affected his reputation in sneakers, and the spicy photos circulating on Twitter. They also break down the “Mambacita” […]
With the return of Kobe Bryant’s signature Nike line comes increased interest in reselling the late legend’s sneakers for profit, particularly on platforms such as StockX and GOAT. Since Bryant’s passing in January 2020, both demand and prices for Nike Kobes have both skyrocketed, compounded by the shocking split between Nike and Bryant’s family estate […]
The surprising breakup between Nike and Kobe Bryant’s family last year always felt wrong. After the late basketball icon’s Nike contract ended on April 13, 2021, Bryant’s wife Vanessa and the Kobe Bryant Estate decided not to renew the deal after the two sides couldn’t agree to terms. Since then, Nike put a freeze on new […]
The reign of the Nike Dunk continues. Four colorways drop this week along with the wider launch of Carpet Company’s Nike SB Dunk High collab. Releases begin on Tuesday with the arrival of the “All-Star” Dunk High and Nike’s “Popcorn” pack. On Wednesday, the second two colorways of the Dunk make their way to select retailers. Those […]
PJ Tucker is an NBA veteran in the midst of his 10th season. He’s carved out a reputation on the floor as a lockdown defender and a reliable three-point shooter for the Houston Rockets in recent years. But for many casual fans, Tucker’s reputation as the NBA’s sneaker king precedes his effective play during the […]
P.J. Tucker is the king of NBA sneakers, and it’s not even close. It probably never will be. Perhaps his crowning on-foot moment went down during the summer of 2019, when he was spotted at Kith’s fashion show wearing the ultra-rare, unreleased “Cheetah” Nike Air Yeezy 2 sample. Having first surfaced in 2012, the purple-based […]
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