After her son’s lucrative sneaker-flipping company was attached to her, a top Nike executive has stepped down. According to a brief statement released by the company, Ann Hebert, Nike’s vice president and general manager for North America, stepped down on Monday after more than 25 years at the company. It is …
Read More »We May Have Gotten Our First Look At Drake’s OVO Air Force 1
OVO Mark may have just given us our first look at the rumored Air Force 1 collaboration between Drake and Nike. Mark Robinson, known as OVO Mark, posted a picture in his Instagram story on Sunday of just a close-up heel shot of a “Triple White” Air Force 1 low, …
Read More »Ballerific Kicks: Nike Announces First Hands-Free Sneakers In The Go FlyEase
On Monday, Nike announced the release of the inventive GO FlyEase sneaker, touted as the first genuinely hands-free shoe. Born out of innovative design and engineering, the GO FlyEase features a patent-pending bi-stable hinge and midsole tensioner that allows the shoe to be hands-free. The hinge allows the shoe to be fully secure in …
Read More »UPS Stops Collecting Orders From Gap, Nike, Macy’s & More After Cyber Monday
Black Friday and Cyber Monday are the biggest shopping days of the year. This year, UPS instructed drivers to temporarily stop collecting orders from six major retailers because the number of packages exceeded delivery capacity. Gap, Nike, L.L. Bean, Hot Topic, Newegg, and Macy’s have received UPS shipping limits. “They …
Read More »“Black At Nike” Instagram Page Deactivated After Racial Allegations Against The Company
Nike is under fire after an anonymous Instagram account called @blackatnike surfaced last month, highlighting stories of discrimination for the purpose of “amplifying Black voices from current and former Nike employees.” The now-deactivated Instagram account featured dozens of anonymous claims from current and former black and brown employees at the …
Read More »Nike Will Recognize Juneteenth As A Paid Holiday For Its Employees
Beginning this year, apparel brand Nike will be recognizing Juneteenth as a paid holiday for its employees. Juneteenth, which is also known as the Freedom Day, Jubilee Day, and Cel-Liberation Day, memorializes when Union General Gordon Granger read orders in Galveston, Texas, freeing all enslaved people, on June 19, 1865. …
Read More »Miami Heat Player Jimmy Butler Sued By Former Management Company Over Nike Deal
Jimmy Butler of the Miami Heat has been hit with a lawsuit over by his former management company over a lucrative sportswear brand deal. According to The Blast, Butler’s former management company claims the basketball star screwed them over after they helped him land a $5 million deal with Nike. …
Read More »Nike Will Continue Honoring Kobe Bryant With New Sneaker
Mega sportswear brand Nike is continuing to honor Kobe Bryant’s legacy with a new edition of the Kobe 5s next month. The shoe will be purple and gold to represent the color of the Los Angeles Lakers uniform. Bryant played for the Lakers his entire career starting in 1996 until …
Read More »Nike Says Kobe Bryant Sneakers Are All Sold Out, Not Pulled From Nike.com
by: @Samaya.Rn Nike issued an official statement Monday morning in which it named Kobe Bryant to be “one of the greatest athletes of his generation.” Kobe Bryant, NBA superstar & icon, died early Sunday in a helicopter crash that killed everyone on board. At first, in an effort to avoid …
Read More »Barack Obama Foundation Receives $5 Million Donation From Nike For Upcoming Athletic Facility At Obama Presidential Center In Chicago
The Obama Presidential Center is currently in its beginning stages in Chicago and will be located in Jackson Park on the Southside of Chicago, near the University of Chicago. According to Obama.Org, The Obama Presidential Center will consist of four main buildings on its campus, including a museum, a library, …
Read More »Colin Kaepernick’s New Nike Shoe Sells Out In Less Than A Day
Colin Kaepernick’s new black-and-white shoe priced at $110, sold out on the first day of its North American release, according to Nike’s official website. A Nike Spokesperson spoke on their collaboration with Kaepernick stating, “This Air Force 1 season, Nike partnered with a collective of collaborators to design an AF1 …
Read More »LeBron James Hopes For The End Of “Humble Beginnings” In New Nike Ad
LeBron James’ new Nike ad features the ball player’s own story of humble beginnings and his dedication to making the lives of his #IPromise students and children around the world better than his. How nice would it be to not have to come from humble beginnings? That’s the question James …
Read More »Nike Debuts “Victory Collection” Swimwear Line for Muslim and Body-Conscious Women
After the success of the Nike’s Pro Hijab, which served as an alternative for competitive female Muslim athletes and went on to win General Excellence in the 2017 Innovation By Design Awards, Nike has now debuted a full line of modest swimwear, geared towards Muslim and body-conscious women. Nike’s design …
Read More »Ballerific Kicks: Jordan Teams with Christian Dior for a Luxurious Classic
– blogged by@niksofly The AirJordan I silhouette is always a classic and staple amongst shoe enthusiasts. Its versatility makes the original Jordan shoe a go-to from a casual staple to street chic. This lovely combo embodies that. As the palette of shoe connoisseurs evolve, brands alike are merging luxury with …
Read More »Over 14,000 Pairs Of Fake Nikes Confiscated At A Los Angeles Customs Stop
A large package of popular Nike shoes, which turned out to be counterfeits, has been seized by US Customs and Border Protection officers. Complex reports 14,806 pairs of fake Nike shoes showed up at the security check – had the shoes been genuine, they would have been worth more than $2 …
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