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The year in sneakers: The trends and stories that filled our timelines
From a new deal for Kobes to the end of the line for Ye, it was a crazy year for footwear
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The complete history of signature shoes in the NFL
Only 19 players have received their own shoes. From Walter Payton’s Roos to Patrick Mahomes’ Wakanda Forever footwear, these are their stories.
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Is it worth it for sneaker resellers to keep stocking Yeezys?
The secondary market for sneakers anticipates what’s next after the Adidas split
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Sneaker supply chain issues disrupt another NBA season
Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard, others, shift release of signature shoes
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The Drew League leaves Nike for partnership with Adidas
Deal with LA’s pro-am basketball league includes branded footwear, community camps and special uniforms for next summer’s 50th anniversary season
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How pandemic supply chain issues have impacted NBA stars’ sneaker releases
From LeBron James to Stephen Curry to LaMelo Ball, everyone’s been waiting for their ships to come in
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LaMelo Ball and the best debut performances in a first signature sneaker
From Michael Jordan in 1984 to Kobe Bryant with two brands and Trae Young’s game winner, the Charlotte Hornets star’s debut of the Puma MB.01 is in elite company
Sneaker Legacies: Kanye West
West took a hit shoe with Nike and turned it into a fashion empire with Adidas, becoming the most important sneaker figure of his generation
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Trae Young’s surprising signature sneaker debut
The Hawks guard wasn’t scheduled to play in his new kicks for months – but he couldn’t wait