The Stage is Set for the World Series and NBA Season
The world of sports is buzzing with excitement as the World Series and NBA season are both set to begin. Tonight, fans can look forward to major matchups between the New York Knicks and Boston Celtics, as well as the Minnesota Timberwolves and Los Angeles Lakers. These games will kick off the season with a bang, following the thrilling 5-game WNBA Finals series that just concluded over the weekend.
Basketball Sneakers Take Center Stage in This Week’s Footwear Drops
As the NBA season gets underway, top brands like Nike, adidas, On, and Jordan are all vying for your attention with their latest footwear releases. From high-performance basketball sneakers to stylish designer kicks, there’s something for every sneakerhead in this week’s lineup. But before we dive into the new releases, let’s take a look back at the top news stories from the past week.
Nike Presents 20th Doernbecher Freestyle Collection
Nike recently unveiled its 20th Doernbecher Freestyle collection, featuring six special pairs of sneakers designed by patients at the Doernbecher Children’s Hospital. Hypebeast had the opportunity to speak with one of the patient-designers and learn more about the inspiration behind their unique designs. Along with the sneakers, a commemorative hoodie and an exclusive Air Jordan 20 “Doernbecher Freestyle” will also be available through an auction, with only 20 pairs being released.
Shanghai Fashion Week SS25 Showcases Top Footwear Trends
Shanghai Fashion Week SS25 was a hotbed for unique and stylish footwear, with PUMA and various designer brands stealing the show. We took a closer look at the top footwear trends from the event, including several standout PUMA sneakers and designer kicks.
Nike Unveils LeBron 22 and Other Upcoming Releases
Nike Basketball gave fans a sneak peek at the highly anticipated LeBron 22, set to hit shelves in November. We also got a first look at the Nike Kobe 9 Elite Protro “Christmas” and Patta’s new Air Max 90 “Waves” collaboration. Jordan Brand also made headlines with a preview of the rumored Union LA x Air Jordan 1 High OG and the new Air Jordan 7 RM. And for those eagerly awaiting the release of the Air Jordan 1 High OG “Black Toe Reimagined,” an updated release date was announced.
Adidas, New Balance, and ASICS Make Waves with New Releases
Adidas gave us a glimpse of the upcoming Harden Vol. 9, set to launch in early 2025. Soccer star Lionel Messi and rapper Bad Bunny teamed up for a special adidas Gazelle and F50 Cleat collaboration. New Balance also made waves with Up There’s colorful take on the 860v2. And ASICS caught our attention with their latest projects in collaboration with JJJJound, HAL STUDIOS®, and Ronnie Fieg.
LeBron James’ Nike LeBron TR1 Gets a “Purple Rain” Makeover
As we eagerly await the release of the Nike LeBron 22, LeBron James continues to drop new colorways of his first training silhouette, the Nike LeBron TR1. The latest release pays tribute to the late music legend Prince with a “Purple Rain” colorway. Don’t miss out on this versatile and performance-driven sneaker, available now on SNKRS.
