Ian Servantes

New York

Senior Digital Editor at Footwear News

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Articles

Salehe Bembury's Camo Crocs Clogs That He Said Would Never Release Are Now Releasing

1 week ago | wwd.com | Ian Servantes

Salehe Bembury is going back on his word, preparing to release a shoe he previously said would never be available to the public. The Salehe Bembury x Crocs Pollex Clog "Tree Camo" will go on sale early in June. After receiving numerous inquiries about the camouflage shoe when it first surfaced, Bembury said in 2022 that it was exclusive to friends and family and would never release to the public. But in this case, fans will be quite happy having found out they'd been lied to.
Converse Takes Shot at Anthony Edwards, Adidas After SGA's Thunder Defeat Timberwolves

1 week ago | wwd.com | Ian Servantes

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder moved past the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference Finals Wednesday night, and Converse took the opportunity to stir the pot with Adidas and Anthony Edwards.
Nike and Lego Are Launching Studded Sneakers, Sneaker Block Sets and a Legoland Space

1 week ago | wwd.com | Ian Servantes

Nearly a year after announcing their partnership, Nike and Lego are dispensing with the details on what their collaboration will look like. Sneakers decorated with Lego's studs and a block set to build one of Nike's most famous models will release in stages across the summer. A 1,180-piece Lego Nike Dunk High set will kick things off with a July 1 launch and preorders are open on Lego's website. Wearable product will follow Aug.
Jalen Brunson Will Get His First Nike Kobe Sneaker Release Later This Year

1 week ago | wwd.com | Ian Servantes

While the New York Knicks face elimination Thursday night by the Indiana Pacers, no one would place blame on Jalen Brunson for his team falling short in the Eastern Conference Finals. The Knicks star is averaging 33 points in the series, including a 36-point and 11-assist performance in the Game 2 overtime loss.
The Best Nike Sneakers Releasing in June

1 week ago | wwd.com | Ian Servantes

As the start of June brings the summer even nearer, Nike is set to put up a lot of firsts for the month ahead. Caitlin Clark will get her first sneaker release, as her go-to Kobe 5 Protro takes on a colorway for her Indiana Fever. In-demand designer and stylist Veneda Carter is also getting her Swoosh debut, while pro skater Hayley Wilson and brand Limosine Skateboards will launch their first SB Dunks.
'It Might Not Kill You, But...' The Flat Sneaker Trend's Danger to Feet

1 week ago | wwd.com | Ian Servantes

Barefoot-style shoes have both their pros and their cons. They can work muscles in your foot that are neglected by other types of footwear, but they also do very little to protect your feet from unnaturally hard surfaces such as asphalt, concrete and cement, which can lead to injuries including tendon dysfunction, tendonitis and stress fractures.
Here's Every Air Jordan Sneaker Releasing in June

2 weeks ago | wwd.com | Ian Servantes

NOTE: THIS NEEDS TO BE SCHEDULED FOR 9 AM MAY 24Jordan Brand 's slate of Air Jordans for June is set to bring a healthy mix of the old and new. A Ma Maniére is set to release its third Air Jordan 5 collaboration, this one reportedly tied to Juneteenth. A new teal seafoam colorway is coming to the Air Jordan 11 Low, and the Air Jordan 1 Low will take the spotlight for the annual Quai54 sneaker.
A History of Style and Social Impact

3 weeks ago | wwd.com | Ian Servantes

Later this year, A Ma Maniére will release an Air Jordan 4 for the third time. The Atlanta-based boutique and arm of the Whitaker Group has been a steady Jordan Brand partner since 2019, beginning with the release of a collaborative Proto Max 720. Its first Air Jordan came in 2021 with an Air Jordan 3, and a prolific series has since grown to include several editions of Air Jordan 1, Air Jordan 3, Air Jordan 4, Air Jordan 5 and Air Jordan 12.
Heels, History and Sneaker Hype

3 weeks ago | wwd.com | Jennie Bell |Ian Servantes

It can be tough to put a price on our passions. But for true devotees of footwear, money is no object when it comes to obtaining iconic shoes or ultra glamorous heels. At the end of 2024, the list of the most expensive shoes in the world got a new number one item - scoring a price that far exceeded all previous values for either the most expensive shoes or the most expensive sneakers.
25 Most Expensive Shoes and Sneakers in the World

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Jennie Bell |Ian Servantes

Inside the World of the 25 Most Expensive Shoes Ever Sold: Heels, History and Sneaker HypeIt can be tough to put a price on our passions. But for true devotees of footwear, money is no object when it comes to obtaining iconic shoes or ultra glamorous heels. More from WWDAt the end of 2024, the list of the most expensive shoes in the world got a new number one item — scoring a price that far exceeded all previous values for either the most expensive shoes or the most expensive sneakers.