adidas Originals EQT presents a new OG edition of its Racing silhouette. Blending suede panels and white mesh, the ultra-breathable upper is accented by hits of iconic EQT green down the sides and on the ankle collar. This streamlined silo is distinguished by its deep ankle collar shape and large central cutout for added airflow and flexibility. The shoes are currently available for order through Overkill.
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Pharrell and his massive Vivienne Westwood-designed hat have now been immortalized in cartoon form thanks to a brand new "HATTY" capsule collection from Skateboard P's own Billionaire Boys Club. Featuring a crew neck sweatshirt and matching tee, the collection features various colorways of Williams's hat and adidas track jacket ensemble - a look he's been wearing everywhere from the GRAMMYs and Saturday Night Live to The Ellen DeGeneres Show , Coachella, and The Oprah Winfrey Show . The "HATTY" sweatshirt and tee are now available exclusively from BBC's web store for $170 and $60 USD, respectively.
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Calling this the best pass we’ve ever seen from a high school kid is a bold statement, but this dish from 5-7 Damontrae Jefferson is so freakin’ nasty. The senior-to-be point guard, who’s been offered scholarships by schools like Cleveland State, New Mexico and UC Irvine, was showing out at the adidas Gauntlet when he […]
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Last night in NBA Playoff kicks, DeAndre Jordan dropped 25 and 18 in the Nike Zoom Soldier VII; Mike Miller played big in OT while wearing the Nike Air Max Ambassador VI; and Andre Iguodala had 18, 8 and 8 in the Nike Kobe 9 EM. We collected photos of that heat and more in our gallery of the best sneakers from around the League. Which player’s shoe game did you like the most from last night?
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Previously:
NBA Playoff Kicks of the Night – April 28
Yes, you can come up with a million different reasons why the Washington Wizards were “lucky” to make it to the second round of the NBA Playoffs. The Bulls were without Derrick Rose, they traded Luol Deng in a cheapskate move midway through the season, the East was so bad that the Wizards basically bungled their way to a 5th seed and that’s not even counting Tony Kornheiser’s epic blasts about the teams’ recent fortunes with guys like Gilbert Arenas, Andray Blatche and the immortal Swaggy P. But none of those excuses account for the fact that John Wall has been playing like an All-Star this season and performing like a former # 1 overall pick should be.
Of course, we can also credit Wall’s great play to when he made the switch from Reebok to adidas, but that wouldn’t be in line with how the sneaker internet works. They think greatness only comes brands that they love.
As for the rest of the night in kicks, Stephen Curry debuted a new Under Armour Anatomix Spawn PE, Kevin Durant wore new colorways of the Nike KD 6 Elite and Nike KD 6, the Clippers had a night to remember and well, the Clippers. Doesn’t get much more historic than this past night in the association.
Photos courtesy of Jonathan Daniel, Gary Dineen, Layne Murdoch, Layne Murdoch Jr., Andrew D. Bernstein and Noah Graham of Getty Images/NBA Entertainment, Charles Rex Arbogast of The Associated Press.
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Last night in NBA Playoff kicks, Kawhi Leonard laced up the Air Jordan 2010; Monta Ellis went with both the AJXX8 “Bamboo” and AJX “Stealth”; and Jae Crowder wore the Nike Zoom Hyperflight PRM. We collected photos of that heat and more in our gallery of the best sneakers from around the League. Which player’s shoe game did you like the most from last night?
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Animal inspirations have always been a steady part of the adidas Originals by Jeremy Scott repertoire and this season, the designer has gone for a feline look with the Instinct Hi "Leopard." This eye-catching take on the classic adidas Originals silhouette features an all-over leopard print across the premium leather uppers and details like padded tongues boldly emblazoned with 'adidas.' While not everyone can pull these off, for the bold: these kicks are available now at the HYPEBEAST Store.
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Sneakers have long been seen as a device to make a statement in basketball. Whether it is just to prove that you have best sneaker game on the court or your team wears the same colored kicks as a sign of solidarity, few things can separate you from the pack or bring you closer together than the shoes that you wear. Over the years, we have seen kicks with inspirational messages on them that pay homage to certain individuals who are going through a tough time or unique colorways that reveal the feelings the player might be going through and many more instances that have shown us the power of expression through footwear. Some live on through the annals of sneaker history while some fall by the wayside, but they all served their purpose of getting a message across to millions watching around the world at that particular time.
On Tuesday night, we might be witness to another one of those moments. As news broke over the weekend of Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling’s alleged leaked conversation with his ex-girlfriend which included many startling – although sadly not surprising if you’ve followed the Sterling saga through the years – comments about African Americans, the narrative of Sterling changed from the rich and crazy old uncle who says harmless (spoiler: they were never just “harmless”) dumb s**t to a rich and crazy old monster who says harmful dumb s**t that could be sitting on a potential NBA championship dynasty if things fall the right way. Make no mistake about it, Sterling has long been a monster in the eyes of many people, but it took his team finally being seen as a legitimate championship threat and the internet not giving up on this story (ESPN and various major sports news outlets did not report on this story for nearly half a day, but social media kept banging on that door until the NBA had no choice but to comment) for people to finally notice.
For the players on the Clippers, this could not have come at a worse time. They had a 2-1 lead in their blood feud against the Golden State Warriors and were looking to make it two in a row on the road with a chance to close it out on Tuesday at Staples Center. Instead, the comments made by Sterling shook the team and their coach to the core and played a part in the beating they suffered at the hands of the Warriors. Now they head back to Los Angeles to start essentially a best of 3 series with a fan base that may or may not be there because if players were hurt by the owner’s words, the long-suffering fans who have been there for years (yes, there is such a thing as Clipper fans who have been there through all of the crap) were probably hurt even more. They finally have a team worth cheering for and there goes that idiot who signs the checks to ruin everything.
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On Sunday afternoon, as a way to protest the matter, the Clipper players gathered at center court in Oakland and threw their warm-ups on the floor while also wearing shirts inside-out so no logos could be seen. They also wore black wristbands and sleeves to go along with their road black socks. It was as if they wanted to say they no longer played for the Clippers and Donald Sterling, but rather for the city of Los Angeles. It will be interesting to see if they wear their home white jersey on Tuesday night because it does say “Clippers” on their chest.
Over the weekend, the rest of the league and social was all over the Clippers as to what they need to do. The Portland Trail Blazers for their part also wore black socks at home and placed their warm-ups on the floor as a show of support. LeBron James said there was no room in the NBA for an owner like Donald Sterling. Charlotte Bobcats owner and all-around G.O.A.T. Michael Jordan was disgusted both as a fellow owner and former player who routinely clashed with ownership, albeit never on this personal of a level. Magic Johnson, who is unfortunately somehow involved in this mess to begin with, has gone on record as never attending another Clipper game as long as Sterling is around (he should just buy the Clippers… wait, what?). People on Twitter were calling on the team to boycott the game or silently protest until they absolutely had to be on the court. In the end, the team decided that they will play on in spite of their owner.
But the real test comes on Tuesday night in front of their home crowd. It was too late for them to do anything sneaker-wise on Sunday, but now they have a chance to send a profound statement with their kicks. Chances are the all-black socks and accessories practice will continue, but will they also wear matching black shoes as well? It’s something we haven’t seen famously since the Chicago Bulls teams of the 90s, but this will be for entirely different reasons. Or could it be something we’ve never seen before that unifies this team and this city somehow? Maybe Chris Paul and Blake Griffin already made the call to Jordan Brand while Jamal Crawford and BRANDBLACK have something ready to go. Does Matt Barnes need to get in touch with adidas to get some PEs done ASAP and will J.J. Redick and Jared Dudley have to make a run to their local Foot Locker? Anything could happen on Tuesday night, which also means nothing could happen and we get back to business of basketball as we move past it. But as a sneakerhead, we all know the platform is there for a statement to be made. It will be up to those Los Angeles professional basketball players to see if they want to make history or just move on. And regardless of what route they choose, it will be hard to say they’re wrong.
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After getting a first glimpse of these unique adidas Originals classics via singer Rita Ora’s Instagram photo, we are now have high-quality photos of two additional colorways of the adidas Originals Superstar that sport that distinct metal shell toe. While the Roc Nation chanteuse’s pair appeared to have been fitted with a copper-toned toe, these black and white models wear a gold and silver toe respectively.
Unfortunately, the new images don’t come with new info in regards to release, but if you’re checking in with us regularly then you know we’ll have it for you as soon as it’s available. Would you rock these, or are they a bit too funky for your taste? Hit the comment section and let us your thoughts.
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