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This Women’s-Exclusive Air Jordan 4 Comes With Removable Ornaments

Jan 11, 2025 | footwearnews.com | Riley Jones

The 2025 Air Jordan 4 release lineup is already stacked, and now another women’s-exclusive colorway with unique details is getting added to the mix. Seen here in official product photos is the soon-to-be-released Air Jordan 4 Retro “Aluminum.” After leaks of the colorway surfaced in August 2024, official images give a clear look of what to expect from the upcoming women’s colorway.
Ja Morant Leaked New Colorways of His Nike Sneakers: ‘Let Me Be Ja’ & ‘Ja Raffe’

Jan 11, 2025 | footwearnews.com | Riley Jones

Ja Morant took to social media Sunday to announce he would start leaking his own shoes and a week later, the NBA superstar is making good on his promise. Morant shared on his Instagram story Friday two PE versions of his signature Nike Ja 2 sneakers along with an Air Force 1 featuring his logo. First up was the “Let Me Be Ja” Ja 2 and its matching Air Force 1 Low counterpart. The two sneakers feature identical black-and-yellow color blocking with patent leather Swoosh logos.
Nike Is Giving Its Infamous Black Air Force 1 Sneaker a Luxe Update

Jan 9, 2025 | msn.com | Riley Jones
This Kim Kardashian-Approved Nike Air Max Sneaker Is Coming Back This Spring

Jan 9, 2025 | footwearnews.com | Riley Jones

A Nike Air Max colorway which went under the radar following its initial 2020 launch but has since become valuable on the resale market is set to return this year. Multiple sources have confirmed a forthcoming return of the Nike Air Max 95 “Pink Foam.” Using the sneaker’s classic human anatomy-inspired grayscale design, this subtle “Pink Foam” iteration uses a soft pink shade on the lace loops, branding and visible Nike Air units.
Nike Is Giving Its Infamous Black Air Force 1 Sneaker a Luxe Update

Jan 9, 2025 | footwearnews.com | Riley Jones

One of Nike’s most infamous sneakers is getting a premium update courtesy of the brand’s virtual-focused .Swoosh platform. After being released in “TINAJ,” “TINAJ B” and two “404 Error” colorways, the .Swoosh Nike Air Force 1 releases are set to continue in the near future with a premium spin on the triple-black style of the sneaker.
Carmelo Anthony’s Exclusive Air Jordan 12s Are Officially Returning After 21 Years

Jan 9, 2025 | yahoo.com | Riley Jones

Update: Jan. 9, 2025 at 11:10 a.m. ET:After early information surfaced in July indicating that Carmelo Anthony’s “Melo” Air Jordan 12 Retro would be rereleased in 2025, official product images of the sneaker are now making the rounds. More from Footwear NewsShared early by UK retailer Size? is a full look at Anthony’s upcoming Air Jordan 12 release.
Adidas’ New Leopard-Printed Sambas Look Like Wales Bonner Collaborations

Jan 8, 2025 | footwearnews.com | Riley Jones

One of Adidas’ most popular — and most expensive — collaborations with Wales Bonner has been the hairy, leopard-printed Samba launched in November 2023. While the aftermarket asking prices remain high, there will soon be a chance for fans to pick up a similar look at a far more reasonable rate. Official product images of two women’s Adidas Samba OG colorways have surfaced which show the classic sneaker in spotted looks reminiscent of the popular Wales Bonner makeup.
The Rumored ‘Varsity Red’ Nike SB x Air Jordan 4 Has Reportedly Been Canceled

Jan 8, 2025 | footwearnews.com | Riley Jones

Jordan Brand’s 40th anniversary celebration will bring plenty of sought-after sneakers this year, but one anticipated style that was rumored to be released has now reportedly been canceled. During summer 2024, there were talks that a red colorway of the popular inter-brand collaboration between Nike SB and Jordan Brand on the Air Jordan 4 was due to launch this year.
Kanye West Says Adidas Is Holding Him Back, Calls Jerry Lorenzo ‘Corny and Disloyal’

Jan 8, 2025 | footwearnews.com | Riley Jones

Kanye West is once again airing his grievances on social media, taking to Instagram Tuesday night to share one of his patented punctuation-free statements. This time, he’s taking aim at partner-turned-rival Adidas, Fear of God founder Jerry Lorenzo and other unnamed designers who he says copied his once-flourishing Yeezy line. West, who now goes by Ye, began his latest post by insinuating that Adidas intentionally positioned itself atop of the Google search results for yeezy.com.
GOAT and Flight Club Announce the Top Sneaker Trends Set to Dominate This Year

Jan 7, 2025 | footwearnews.com | Riley Jones

One of the best ways to accurately forecast which trends are next to take over is by analyzing where things currently stand, and there aren’t many data sets as comprehensive as GOAT Group’s third annual Alias Market Report. The 2025 Alias Market Report combines sales data from GOAT and Flight Club ranging from January 1 to October 31, 2024 to offer a detailed perspective of the sneaker and streetwear styles which are shaping today’s marketplace.