Brendan Dunne
Complex
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Travis Scott’s Sneaker Collaborations Ranked From Worst to Best
From the Air Jordan 1 Lows ‘Phantom’ to the ‘Playstation’ Nike Dunk Lows, here are Travis Scott’s sneaker collabs ranked from worst to best. → Read More
How Adidas and David Lynch Broke Through the Wall
In 1993, ‘Twin Peaks’ director David Lynch worked on a spot for Adidas’ Tubular sneakers that remains one of the strangest footwear advertisements of all time. → Read More
Nike SB and Ebay’s Dunk Honors the Legendary Sandy Bodecker
The retro of the mythical charity Dunk from 2003 is wrapped up in tribute to the late Bodecker, who kept his ownership of the original a secret for years. → Read More
Detailed Look at the Run the Jewels x Nike SB Dunks
Nike SB is collaborating with rap duo Run the Jewels on a Dunk High and a Dunk Low that are scheduled to release next year, sources tell Complex. → Read More
First Look at Jarritos' Nike SB Dunk Low Collab
The Mexican soda brand is working with Nike's skateboarding division on a pair of Dunks, sources tell Complex. Here's what we know about the release. → Read More
Another Stussy x Nike Air Penny 2 Colorway Surfaces
Next year's run of Air Penny retros will include a collaboration version of his second signature model done by longtime Nike partner Stussy. → Read More
Kanye West’s Bizarre Adidas Meeting, Explained
Ye just published a video featuring a tense meeting with Adidas execs whose faces are blurred out. Who are the men in the video? What does it mean for Yeezy? → Read More
First Look at the Nike SB x Air Jordan 4s
Nike SB and Jordan Brand will collaborate again, this time on an Air Jordan 4 that should release in March 2023. Here's what we know about the next Jordan SB. → Read More
The Best Air Jordans of 2022 (So Far)
From originals like ‘Playoff’ Air Jordan 12s to the Union Air Jordan 2 collaboration, these are the best Air Jordans releases of the year, so far. → Read More
Neckface x Nike SB Dunk Low Releasing for Halloween
Graffiti writer Neckface has another Nike SB collaboration coming, this time on the Dunk Low. Leaked images show what to expect from the Halloween collab. → Read More
Peter Moore: The Man Behind Air Jordan and Adidas America
Moore, a creative director at Nike and Adidas, died in April. In the wake of his passing, coworkers reflect on the legacy and character of the late exec. → Read More
In Nike Counterfeit Lawsuit, Sealed Order Freezes Defendants’ Assets
The lawsuit alleges that the defendants are selling counterfeit Nike on sites like Amazon. Here’s what the restraining order against the sellers says. → Read More
The New Reebok: After Adidas, What Happens Now?
As ABG finalizes its acquisition of Reebok this week, leadership at both brands discuss Shaq’s role, the structure of the company, layoffs, and more. → Read More
Nike Announces New SNKRS VP
In an internal message, Nike leadership named Lucy Rouse as the new VP/GM of SNKRS. Rouse last lead Nike’s women’s and sportswear business in Europe. → Read More
Seeing Green: Tinker Hatfield Remakes the Air Max 1 for Oregon’s Ducks
The original designer of Nike’s Air Max 1 returns to the sneaker this year for an NFT project supporting student athletes at the University of Oregon. → Read More
Steve Van Doren on Brand Battles, BBQ, and House of Vans
The Vans VP and industry scion relives his long career in sneakers, from working with his father to going up against Nike to making a mark around the world. → Read More
Lisa Leslie Nike Dunk Celebrates WNBA Milestone
To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the first dunk in the league’s history, Nike is dropping a Sparks-colored pair of women’s Dunk Lows this summer. → Read More
The Most Anticipated Sneakers of 2022
From the ‘Fire Red’ Air Jordan 3 to Drake’s Nike Hot Step Air Terra, and the J Balvin x Air Jordan 2, here are the most anticipated sneaker releases of 2022. → Read More
The Best Sneakers of 2021
Where do the Trophy Room x Air Jordan 1s belong? What about Travis Scott and Virgil Abloh’s Jordans? These are the best sneakers of the year. → Read More
Nike Execs on Virgil Abloh, SNKRS, Supply Chain Issues, and More
A breakdown of the biggest stories from Nike’s Q2 2022 earnings call including supply chain updates, news on SNKRS, a tribute to Virgil Abloh, and more. → Read More