Ian Servantes

New York

Senior Digital Editor at Footwear News

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Articles

New Balance Gives the 990v6 a Look So Bold Many Are Comparing It to a Collab

3 weeks ago | wwd.com | Ian Servantes

New Balance utilizes May to highlight its signature greyscale color scheme through a yearly series of "Grey Days" sneaker releases. But with June bringing summernear, the Boston-based brand is taking quite the opposite approach with one of its flagship models. The New Balance 990v6 "Community Red" is drawing rave reviews and comparisons to a collaboration for its bold look. Starting with a grey mesh base, its overlays and sole unit feature a vivid mix of red, pinks, and purple.
Nike's Futuristic 3D-Printed Air Max Sneaker Is Finally Set to Release This Summer

3 weeks ago | wwd.com | Ian Servantes

Last fall, Nike brought Air Max further into the future than ever by revealing the 3D-printed Air Max 1000. Many expected the innovative shoe to release on this year's Air Max Day, but the celebration came and went without the new model. Now, it appears Nike is finally gearing up to launch the 3D-printed silhouette this summer.
StockX Says It Weeded Out Nearly $10 Million Worth of Counterfeit Sneakers Last Year

3 weeks ago | wwd.com | Ian Servantes

StockX has reported it rejected nearly $10 million worth of counterfeit sneakers last year as part of a comprehensive report outlining its efforts on verification, fraud prevention and anti-counterfeiting in 2024. The resale platform's "Brand Protection and Consumer Trust" report consists of 19 pages detailing the measures it takes to ensure it delivers authentic product to consumers. Over the course of 2024, StockX rejected more than 30,000 sneakers alone suspected of being counterfeit.
Here's Your First Look at Tyrese Haliburton's Puma Sneaker Designed by Salehe Bembury

3 weeks ago | wwd.com | Ian Servantes

Tyrese Haliburton and Puma are taking full advantage of the spotlight of his first NBA Finals appearance, using the opportunity to debut his first signature sneaker. Designed by Salehe Bembury, the Puma Hali 1 will make its on-court debut for Game 1 of the Indiana Pacers' matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder. A tonal mix of pinks and burgundy forms the "Hibiscus" colorway, and a series of organic lines are integrated into the eyestays at midfoot for support.
Every Nike Kobe Sneaker Releasing in 2025

3 weeks ago | wwd.com | Ian Servantes

Kobe Bryant's line of Nike sneakers have never been more diverse. Three years into the resumption of the partnership with Bryant's estate, Nike Kobe sneakers are now taking on several forms. Numerous original colorways are coming back as Protro sneakers with updated technology, and new colorways are also being made for several reasons, including to honor current players like Caitlin Clark and Jalen Brunson.
Everything You Need to Know

3 weeks ago | wwd.com | Ian Servantes

Steph Curry will be the subject of a new documentary premiering Wednesday on MSNBC, and rather than exploring his greatness in basketball it will instead examine the many businesses that operate with him at the center. "Curry Inc: The Business of Stephen Curry" will offer a behind-the-scenes look at Thirty Ink, the parent company behind an ambitious portfolio of businesses, including a production company, creative and strategy studio and limited-edition whiskey distiller.
Nike's Original Air Max 95 Solar Red Gets the Big Bubble Remastering

3 weeks ago | wwd.com | Ian Servantes

Nike has had tremendous success with the Big Bubble remastering for the 30th anniversary of the Air Max 95. Following its debut on the Air Max 95 "Neon" launch colorway, Big Bubble construction has been brought over to a multitude of other variants. Most of them haven't been original colorways like "Neon," though, but that changes with yet another iteration confirmed to be on the way. The Nike Air Max 95 OG Big Bubble "Solar Red" brings near-original proportions to the 1995 colorway.
Michael Jordan's Air Jordan 1 Shattered Backboard Comes in a Special Box

3 weeks ago | wwd.com | Ian Servantes

The forthcoming return of the Air Jordan 1 "Shattered Backboard" has been known for quite some time, but as the summer release date draws near, special packaging for the occasion has been confirmed. A shattered glass effect has been added to the black and orange Air Jordan 1 box, taking a more literal approach to the story behind the beloved sneaker colorway. Images of the special box have been revealed by the sneaker reseller Prospect Atlanta.
Supreme and Nike Spruce Up Their Air Force 1 With Leopard Print

3 weeks ago | wwd.com | Ian Servantes

The Nike Air Force 1 Low has become a staple in Supreme 's lineup, regularly restocking in its "Triple White" and "Triple Black" colorways alongside other core items like Hanes socks and T-shirts. This week, though, a new iteration of the classic sneaker will drop with a third collaboration brought in through Hiroshi Fujiwara. The GoodEnough x Supreme x Nike Air Force 1 Low brings a number of flourishes to the all-white sneaker.
Virgil Abloh’s Off-White x Nike Air Force 1 Is Back With a New Look

3 weeks ago | robbreport.com | Ian Servantes

Following reports that Off-White’s Air Jordan 1 will return this year in its “UNC” colorway, another collaborative silhouette from the mind of Virgil Abloh is on its way back to shelves. The Off-White x Nike Air Force 1 Low “Sesame” brings a new colorway to Abloh’s remix of the iconic sneaker. Originally, the neutral-toned sneaker was slated to release exclusively in Qatar in 2024, according to a reseller named Evren Sarak now selling several unreleased pairs.