As things stand, it’s shaping up to be a bittersweet ending to the New Orleans Pelicans season. Zion Williamson put on an absolute clinic through three and a half quarters of action versus the Lakers in the #8 v. #9 playoff matchup. Yet as has been a frequent story in his career, an injury forced him out of the lineup for the closing minutes. Their seaon now rests on a head-to-head against the Kings on Friday, so now may just be the last time this season to give him his flowers, a prompt answered by the upcoming Jordan Zion 3 SE “Orchid.” It’s another monochromatic look for Zion’s 3rd signatur ..read more

With Kawhi Leonard’s 2024 post-season set to tip-off this Sunday against the Dallas Mavericks, New Balance is ready to outfit the stoic superstar with his newest signature shoe – the New Balance KAWHI 4. Today, the brand reveals two upcoming colorways that are set to release on April 26th with an MSRP of $160. First up is a classic white/black/red rendition that is designed to align with the LA Clippers uniforms. Straightforward and no-frills, much like Kawhi’s persona, this “Transcend the Game” colorway speaks to the All-NBA mainstay’s thirteen year career as a dual-threat. Opposing that team ..read more

Caitlin Clark and Nike are close to agreement on a multi-year endorsement deal that includes a signature shoe, per @ShamsCharania. Clark, the college basketball legend and first overall draft pick by the Indiana Fever, has been wearing Nike Kobe footwear throughout the season, notably the “Bruce Lee” colorway, but soon enough she’ll be lacing up her own shoe. Details of the endorsement deal have not yet been disclosed, but it is reported to be an eight-figure deal. Caitlin had already been signed Nike on an NIL deal back in October 2022; earlier this year at the start of the NCAA Tournament, s ..read more

The ANTA KAI 1 has released to wide acclaim, starting off the latest chapter of Kyrie Irving shoes with a bang. The first batch of colorways went in a more personal direction, expressing Kyrie-specific stories through vivid palettes of purple, pink and yellow. For those tapped into basketball shoes, the outstanding question was when his Dallas Mavericks would get their own editions- something now answered by the ANTA KAI 1 “Playoffs Navy” and ANTA KAI 1 “Playoffs White.” Both pairs are full-throated embraces of Dallas, splitting a “Home” and “Away” configuration across the two. However, the in ..read more

Giannis Antetekuompo’s signature shoe line is on a promising path. Among current players, you could argue that The Freak’s basketball shoes are among Nike’s most popular behind LeBron’s and KD’s, lines that deliver both new and retro releases since they’ve been around so long. It remains to be seen whether or not Antetekuompo’s shoes will reach similar heights, but each subsequent Zoom Freak shoe represents another step towards reaching that goal. We’ve already gotten five numbered models before Giannis hits 30, and now the Nike Zoom Freak 6 looks to take over where its predecessors left off ..read more

Though the bulk of his footwear continues on through Nike, the shadow of Kobe Bryant shoes still very much influences adidas’ basketball output. The adidas Crazy IIINFINITY and MAD IIINFINITY are the forward-thinking manifestation of that, but new drops for the Crazy 8 and Crazy 1 continue the line’s origins. Now, the adidas Crazy 1 “Cream White” provides a summery look for Bryant’s first signature. The neutral shade that lends these their name is pretty comprehensive, dressing the textile exterior shell and the outsole. As you work inside, the shoe eases into “Light Neutral Grey,” continuing ..read more

Long before Giannis Antetokounmpo started winning NBA Championships and MVP Awards, his primary sport growing up was soccer. That’s because his father, Charles Antetokounmpo, played professionally in Nigeria before relocating to Athens two years before Giannis was born. Naturally, being the son of a soccer pro, Giannis fell in love with the sport at a young age, and now he tells that story on a new Nike Zoom Freak 5 called “Ode To Your First Love”. The shoes come packed with soccer tie-ins, the most apparent being a liberal use of reflective silver material often found on retro boots, graduall ..read more

Though the public is most familiar with adidas basketball with regards to sneakers, the German giant’s efforts in that realm extend far beyond footwear. Three Stripes Select Basketball is their premier youth basketball circuit, bringing together elite youth talent with an eye on taking their game further. With signature adidas athletes making appearances on a very regular basis, it shouldn’t be a shock that Anthony Edwards’ name is associated, nor that we’re getting some spectacular footwear right alongside. The rollout for this edition was strategic- with Ant’s on-court look coinciding with a ..read more

Among a slew of Nike and Jordan Brand drops centered around the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, the return of the Air Jordan 6 “Olympic” stands out as the most prized of them all. What’s more is that the 2024 retro aligns perfectly with the OG that dropped for the Sydney Olympic Games back in 2000, whereas the shoe’s 2012 makeup featured slight changes, mostly towards the forefoot portion of the midsole. A first look at the 2024 version reveals layers of white and blue from the top down in that area, while the 2012 pair swapped those colors to produce a slightly darker look underfoot. That might be ..read more

In refreshingly transparent initial info, adidas laid plain the release schedule for the Harden Vol. 8. Save for any special editions, the first 6 colorways would launch every two weeks beginning with the “Sculpt” at the end of February. As that calendar marches on, the “Blue Fusion” is getting close to its debut, and we’re getting some official details to match. The two-tone color-blocking on display with this “Blue Fusion” pair has become a calling card for the Beard’s latest signature. The side EVA cage is set apart in a beige off-white, while the rest of the shoe is comprehensively drenche ..read more