As soon as Barry Keoghan could hop out of his Mad Hatter-themed getup for this year’s Met Gala, the Irish actor threw on a comfy tracksuit and a trusty pair of uptowns to hit the afterparties. Box-fresh white Nike Air Force 1s are Keoghan’s sneaker of choice; he’s worn them to fashion weeks, musical festivals, […]
The inside of the trainer is lined with mauve terry cotton, and the sidewalls are amped up by two super shiny Swooshes. All of this then rests on top of a white rubber midsole. But while most Forces since the ’80s have been stamped with “Air” along the back, this one’s got A Ma Maniére […]
In the midst of our reporting on Nike’s turbulent year, we failed to emphasize one fact: Even as Nike’s corporate leadership flails in a post-Covid world, the company’s shoes and athletic apparel still make up a huge market segment and are still the leading performance models in the industry. Every marathon shoe is just a […]
Sam Marsden Moises Llorens Nov 9, 2024, 09:32 AM ET LaLiga giants Barcelona have announced a new multi-year agreement with kit supplier Nike which will help to further alleviate their financial problems. Barça have not disclosed how much the deal is worth annually, but president Joan Laporta previously claimed it is set to be the […]
It is 1999 and Wu-Tang is forever. The most recognizable rap collective of all time (this is inarguable; I did not say “greatest,” I said most recognizable) is firmly embedded into the cultural consciousness of the nation. Six years prior they shook the scene to its core with Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) and straight […]
Glenn James/NBAE via Getty Images Victor Wembanyama debuted some new footwear inspired by Star Wars ahead of the San Antonio Spurs’ home opener on Saturday. To celebrate his unanimous 2023-24 Rookie of the Year victory, Wembanyama arrived to the game with “Wookiee of the Year” Nike GT Hustles ahead of a clash with the Houston […]
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. In 1989, as Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls were emerging as an elite team in the NB, Nike dropped the Air Jordan 4 sneakers. While Jordan made an impact on the court, the […]
Melissa Tamez/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images After the Los Angeles Lakers cruised past the Minnesota Timberwolves in Tuesday’s season opener, Nike appeared to troll Timberwolves star guard Anthony Edwards on social media. Following the Lakers’ 110-103 victory, Nike posted a tweet showing support for LeBron James while seemingly throwing shade at Edwards’ recent Adidas advertisement […]
In my medium-time tenure as a menswear writer, I have never spent as much time thinking about Irish actor Colin Farrell’s footwear choices as I have in the year 2024. Perhaps it’s a residual reaction to Hollywood’s Big Irish Wave, of which Farrell is a flag-bearing forefather. (This year alone, his fellow countrymen Barry Keoghan, […]
Every October, Nike goes all-out with its Halloween sneakers, and the upcoming Nike Air Force 1 ‘Jason Voorhees’ is no exception. But while the Swoosh usually takes this theme quite literally (last year’s candy corn-inspired sneakers were very on the nose), for 2024, the sneaker giant is dropping a spooky season shoe you can actually […]
