Just in case you aren't able to check the sneaker news on the daily, we have decided to come through with a little weekly recap, highlighting the most important kicks happenings from the past seven days. This week, we saw LeBron join the 20k point club in some fresh PEs, the Swoosh un...
Paris Fashion Week is drawing to a close, but before the event officially ends, here are a few backstage photos from Louis Vuitton's Fall/Winter 2013 show . Photographer Rebecca Thomas went behind the scenes for i-D Magazine to shoot the models before and after the presentation. Click...
As of late, the sneaker game is hitting people harder than the crack got Pookie in New Jack. We're not saying that a few years ago people weren't deep and committed to the game, it just feels like after the last few and upcoming Nike/Jordan releases this thing called "sneakerheads" ha...
During the week, Complex scours Instagram to see what fresh kicks people are rocking. We pride ourselves on rocking our kicks not stocking them, so we’ve compiled the best on-fe et sneaker photos ranked by heat and quality of the sneaker from celebrities as well as people who use the ...
Spotted: Kanye West Wears Fear of God LA and Ermanno Scervino in Paris 1 hour ago Spotted: Big Sean Wears Prada Coat 2 hours ago Spotted: Jay-Z Rocks Reebok Kamikaze IIs 1 day ago Spotted: Big Boi Shows Off His New Jordan IIIs 1 day ago Spotted: Carmelo Anthony Wears Air Jordan Melo M...
was spotted outside the Louis Vuitton Fall 2013 show in Paris. If you saw any one of the photos, you would've noticed Yeezy's sick fur lined jacket and flannel shirt tied around his waist . It turns out, the jacket is by Ermanno Scervino and went for about $1,783 before it sold out. T...
adidas' skateboarding division comes through with a versatile black and white colorway of its Lu cas model. The kicks feature suede construction on much of the upper, then complemented with white leather branding and a matching patch at the heel. Additional gold tagging marks the Thre...
snuck under the radar and landed at retailers like Eastbay this week. Designed for lacrosse, this Huarache equipped turf trainer has a throwback feel that pays homage to the Nike Air Veer. Modern day technology like Lunarlon cushioning and a Huarache inner sock-liner should put this l...
JB comes through with some additional college flavor, just after lacing UNC with a fresh colorway of the Air Jordan 1 . Now the Michigan Wolverines get their pair, appropriately featuring a blue and yellow scheme. The leather set can be purchased now through select Jordan carriers suc...
range is slated to see two new camouflage options enter the arsenal. Pictured above are the pair of camo kicks, noted in dual shades of green. Multicolored laces accompany the set, as you'll have to keep it locked to Complex for more on the forthcoming Roshe Run tandem.
The people behind Miami's Mr. R Sports are gearing up for a big weekend, as tomorrow marks the grand opening of 1973 . The new retail space, which is curated by Sneakerbox Clyde , will act as more of a lifestyle quarters, offering up an array of high quality products. Saturday's festi...
Rock n roll might not be synonymous with the sneaker game, but that doesn't mean a few legends didn't dabble in adidas, Nikes, and Jordans. During the '80s and '90s there wasn't much of a presence when it came to the Internet and influencers telling you what was cool on social media, ...
Sneakerheads have been buzzing (and b*tching) about the return of Nike Air to the back of this future retro release of the Air Jordan III. In an apparent move to see how many people will put their money where their mouth is, Marqueesole has priced the upcoming model at $1988. Wait for...
The relationship goes beyond business, though. Having the right kicks became a symbol of status, an extension of the artist, and even a key exertion of dominance (see Rick Ross ). Classics like the Jordans and Uptowns had their iconic status further solidified as hip-hop artists conti...
Last night LeBron James recorded his 20,000th point, becoming the youngest player — he turned 28 on December 30th — in NBA history to do so. To honor James' accomplishment, which was accompanied by his dishing his 5,000th career assist, we decided to take a look back at 20 of his grea...
High-low collaborations have started to become an industry standard. Folks want to see their favorite high-fashion designers work on garments that are for common people, like themselves. The latest in this continuing trend is Raf Simons' collaboration with adidas for fall/winter 2013....
Sneaker brands come and go, and you can't be mad at someone for chasing their dreams. You can be mad if a company has tons of money and blows it on making sh*tty stuff, someone makes the same mistake twice, people jump into lanes they just shouldn't be in in the first place, or worse,...
Here we get a closer look at Nike SB's forthcoming minty fresh iteration of the brand-favorite Zoom Stefan Janosk i . The skate low-tops note canvas construction, as contrasting brown waxed laces offset the Mint-colored spread. Keep it locked to Complex to find out when these Jans wil...
In 1987, Nike launched one of their most innovative and groundbreaking designs, the Nike Air Max. Known now to some as the Air Max 87 and to others as the Air Max 1, the first sneaker to feature a visible Air cushioning unit in the heel set the direction for countless designs that use...
Ever want to know how two of the most respected 'heads in the sneaker game feel about the latest sneaker release? Today we introduce a new Complex TV series, Quickstrike, featuring God's favorite DJ, DJ Clark Kent and Complex Sneaker Editor, Russ Bengtson. In today's episode they brea...
Today, the Swoosh officially unveils its forthcoming Black History Month selection from both the Nike Sportswear range as well as the Nike Basketball department. The hoops collection features the Kobe 8 , KD V , and LeBron X signatures, all noting black, grey, and orange shading with ...
Originally slated for a release this month, Nike has since pushed back the drop of the anticipated Volt Dunkman variation of the LeBron X . The basketball kicks showcase the can't-miss hue throughout the upper, as silver accents and detailing offset the bright backdrop. The midsole th...
The Simpsons VANS collection featured a great range of talents-Geoff McFettridge, Mister Cartoon, NECKFACE, STASH, Tony Munoz, and more. KAWS, through bored-in-class style drawings on lined paper, turns the chukka into the most dynamic of the bunch. He gives the characters trademark x...
Sneaker collaborations have become tremendously popular over the past decade. What was once reserved for a handful of well known artists and boutiques, has become a sea of creations from creative types from around the world. Simply put, there is a ton of artists using sneakers as a ca...
There may be plenty to choose from now but you can't beat the return of original colorways of the Air Jordan line. This spring, the White/New Emerald-Grape-Ice Blue colorway, known by most as simply the Grapes, returns in near original form. The Air Jordan V "Grapes" are set to drop o...
Not everybody has the luxury of wearing sneakers to the office like we do , and we know that not everybody has the heat around the office like we do . Even with a strict dress code at your office job, there are plenty of options to get your sneaker fix in without feeling the heat from...
Premium Pete and Dallas Penn are back, this time welcoming special guest, Reham Habib, Jordan Brand's GM for the greater China region. During the on-hand sit-down, you will hear Habib speak on what to expect during the next year as well as an additional discussion on reseller prices. ...
This week one of the most-hyped games of the year is about to go down, LeBron versus Kobe — arguably the best two players to lace-up their sneakers 100+ times a year since Michael left the game. Not only have the athletic battles been epic but the sneaker face-offs (25 to date) have b...
adidas Skateboarding has laced this new release of the adicourt Gonzales with a bright blue drape. The canvas kicks then feature black leather detailing at the heel, which bears Mark Gonzales' signature artwork. Complementing white laces coincide with the midsole and lining accordingl...
The return of the Nike Air to the heel of the upcoming Air Jordan III Retro has had a lot of people buzzing lately. It seems to have a different effect on everyone, whether you love it or hate it, there's no doubt you probably can appreciate seeing a dope ass vintage collection. User ...
