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September 12, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutes

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Debuts a Pink Converse Shai 001 👀

Reigning NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is fresh off the retail debut of his first signature sneaker with Converse, the Converse Shai 001, and it was a resounding success. The Butter colorway sold out in under 10 minutes online and the in-store release at Kith Toronto had lines down the block. While there are more color schemes on the way very soon, SGA just took to Instagram to tease another rendition of the Shai 001, this time in pink.

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Jordan Brand’s Love, Hurts Clothing Collection Celebrates Eagles QB Jalen Hurts

Jordan Brand celebrates Philadelphia Eagles QB Jalen Hurts with the all-new Love, Hurts collection.

Foot Locker Hires Former Nike Executive Ann Freeman

Foot Locker has just hired the former VP of Nike North America, Ann Freeman, who resigned over connections to her son's resale business.

LOOK GREAT PLAY GREAT: NFL Week 1's Best Tunnel Fits

Week 1 of the NFL is in the books. Let's take a look at the best tunnel fits worn across the league during the first games of the 2025 NFL season.

Winter is Coming: Sneaker Brands are Suddenly Obsessed with Zippers

From lifestyle runners to performance basketball shoes, sneaker brands can't get enough zippers to round out 2025.

Ronnie Fieg Teases an all New Kith x Asics Gel-Lyte III

Ronnie Fieg and Kith are revisiting the iconic Asics Gel-Lyte III silhouette in 2025 with a new cream and baby blue colorway.

The Nike Zoom Huarache 2K4 OT Black Returns Summer 2026

Nike is bringing back the Zoom Huarache 2K4 OT Black for Summer 2026.

The adidas AE 2 Blue Fusion Releases October 2025

Anthony Edwards' adidas AE 2 is getting a Timberwolves-friendly Blue Fusion makeover in October 2025.

LeBron James' 23 Greatest Sneaker Moments

LeBron James has just introduced his 23rd signature sneaker, so lets look at the 23 greatest sneaker moments in The King’s career.

South Park’s Most Iconic Characters Come to Life on the Crocs Classic Clog

South Park has an official Crocs Classic Clog collection releasing October 2025.

Convenience Stores 7-Eleven and Lawson Inspire Two Big Bubble Nike Air Max 95s

Nike honors 7-Eleven and Lawson with two Nike Air Max 95 Big Bubble colorways in Summer 2026.

Sushi Club’s Nike Air Force 1 Low is Finally Getting a Public Release

Sushi Club and Nike are launching a white Air Force 1 collab in Fall 2025.

Aminé is Dropping 100 Pairs of This New Balance ABZORB 2000 for Best Day Ever Fest

Aminé's The Best Day Ever Fest is getting its own New Balance ABZORB 2000 release limited to just 100 pairs.

Anwar Carrots is Expanding his Palette with New Job at K-Swiss

After running his own brand for over a decade, Anwar Carrots is bringing his experience to a new job as creative director of K-Swiss Racquet Club.

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NFL Crocs

Crocs secured a licensing deal with the NFL just in time for the regular season kickoff, launching the partnership with 14 team-specific colorways.

Nike Air Max DN8 Victor Victor

The Nike Air Max DN8 Victor Victor Nissan Skyline shoes release on September 15, 2025.

Air Jordan 3 Retro El Vuelo

Jordan Brand takes inspiration from lucha libre and luchador masks with the Air Jordan 3 Retro El Vuelo.

Air Jordan 40 Dusty Rose

The Air Jordan 40 appears in a Dusty Rose makeup with patent leather and pebbled leather paneling.

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