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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 […]

We know it’s hard to resist copping a good jacket or cozy new hoodie to throw on to get through the colder months, but it’s time to focus on the summertime wardrobe now. Luckily, there are plenty of great drops this week to help bolster up your closet for the high temperatures ahead. Stüssy is releasing […]

In today’s social media-driven sneaker climate, it feels like the biggest discussion over under-retail come-ups involves the secondary market. Sneakerheads are quick to boast about the low prices they scored on StockX and GOAT and others have been known to spend hours scouring Instagram and Twitter for deals. But what if we told you there […]

Primarily known for its work with Jordan Brand in recent years, Los Angeles-based boutique Union is shifting into Nike Sportswear by reworking one of the category’s hottest models. Images of a Union x Nike Dunk Low collaboration have surfaced, showcasing a new variation of the model bearing Union’s outdoors-inspired motif. The leaked shoe is delivered in […]

There aren’t many Nike collaborators who have the opportunity to do what Union Los Angeles has done in recent years. A familiar partner to the brand, Union has had ties with the Swoosh since the early 2000s, but it wasn’t until 2018’s Air Jordan 1 that a new generation of sneaker enthusiasts started to realize […]

Six of the hottest sneaker releases will be available at their original retail price tomorrow via the Sole Collector App’s Sole Sunday event. To participate, readers will first need to have the app downloaded, signed in to your account, and make sure your notifications are turned on. Next, look for the “Sole Sunday” banner at the top of the […]

It appears that Amazon employees in Alabama have voted not to unionize, marking the tech giant’s biggest win in its fight against attempts at labor organizing. Wall Street Journal reports that an initial count of 72 percent of the ballots showed that around 71 percent of workers in Bessemer, Alabama decided not to join the […]

Sen. Bernie Sanders is expected to visit the Bessemer area of Alabama—where workers at an Amazon fulfillment center will soon vote on whether to form a union—later this week.  Given Sanders’ political history, specifically his passionate public support for a $15-per-hour federal minimum wage, many are excited by the former presidential candidate’s decision to pay […]

Streetwear stalwart Union Los Angeles is celebrating 30 years in the game, and it’s calling on some big names to join in on the festivities. Announced today via a blog post that also serves as a brief retrospective of the store’s 30-year run, the anniversary drops are confirmed to include collaborations with Jordan Brand and Nike. […]

Starting this week, Amazon workers in Alabama will be able to cast their vote deciding whether or not they want to become the company’s first unionized warehouse in the U.S.  More than 5,800 people work at the Bessemer warehouse near Birmingham, which is now on a potential path to join the Retail, Wholesale and Department […]