For years now, Nike has been leading the way in terms of sneaker innovation, particularly in the field of auto-lacing shoes. The Nike Mag from Back To The Future was the first time anyone had been made privy to the fantasy of shoes that lace themselves. Last decade, Nike tried to make that a reality as they re-created the Mag with the technology that was 30 years in the making. Nike eventually used this new tech for more practical purposes as they came through with the Nike Hyper Adapt. The shoe was made for the basketball court and the lacing system could be controlled by the pressure of your feet.

Last year, Nike updated this technology with the Nike Adapt BB. Now, sneakerheads overseas are getting their hands on what is being described as the Nike Adapt BB 2.0. As you can see from the posts @sneakerhighway23, the shoe has a similar shape to the original BB although it seems as though the upper has been tinkered with in order to provide the canvas for more elaborate colorways.

There is no release date for these so be sure to stay tuned as we will be sure to bring you all of the latest information. Let us know in the comments below what you think of these and whether or not you plan on copping.

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Nike is giving the Air Force 1 Low a contemporary upgrade this month, as the timeless sneaker is set to release with the brand's innovative Nike React cushioning system.

Dubbed the Nike Air Force 1 React D/MS/X, the kicks maintain the overall look of the classic silhouette but the full-length drop-in React midsole, along with a Air unit in the heel, makes for a drastically new feel.

If you’re an NBA fan, then you know that the league has a love affair with going global. The league wants to make sure that everyone on the globe knows what the brand is all about. This has led to a plethora of international players making their way into the league. Not to mention, new leagues have been created all over the world thanks to the NBA’s influence. On January 24th, the league will be expanding its international efforts even more as they travel to Paris for their first-ever regular-season game in France. This match will be played between the Milwaukee Bucks and Charlotte Hornets.

To celebrate the occasion, Nike is coming through with an “NBA Paris Game 2020” Nike Air Force 1 Low. As you can see from the images below, the shoe is covered in white leather and has red “NBA Paris” branding on the back heel. Blue “Nike Air” branding is placed on the tongue which helps add to the aesthetic of the French flag motif. “Association Nationale De Basketball” is written on the side which, of course, is the French translation of the National Basketball Association.

According to Sole Collector, there is no release date for these so stay tuned for details.

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Nike had a dominant 2019 and in 2020, they will be certainly looking to build on all of their success. At the tail end of last year, Nike came through with a pair of Air Force 1 Low collabs with one of their favorite partners in crime, Clot. These Air Force 1 Low colorways were extravagant as there was both a black and blue version with gorgeous silky patterns on the upper. From there, a white midsole and gum bottom helped round out the features. This time around, Nike and Clot are back at it again, this time with a “Rose Gold” colorway.

This shoe has the same pattern as the first two colorways, except this time, the silky material is a beautiful shade of pink. Thanks to @kickwhoshow, we now have some detailed images of what the shoe will look like both in hand and on foot. The lowkey shade of pink allows this sneaker to be quite versatile. It can go with various different outfits and will be a dope addition to any collection.

These are dropping on Saturday, January 11th for $250 USD. Let us know what you think of these and whether or not you plan on copping.

Virgil Abloh’s Off-White Nike collabs are among the most coveted sneakers in the game right now, despite their unconventional design and gaudy zip ties. The kicks typically resell for hundreds or thousands of dollars more than they retail for, and it has Joe Rogan wondering just what the hell is going on.

During episode #1407 of the Joe Rogan Experience with author Michael Malice, Rogan gave his take on the Off-White Nikes while discussing how people pretend to like things simply because they’re “the cool thing.”

You can check out his full thoughts in the video embedded below, starting at about the 81-minute mark.

Says Rogan (H/T Complex):

“What’s up with the sneakers that kids are wearing that have a fucking green tag on ’em?” Rogan said. “Off-White? That’s what it is. I was buying a pair of Nikes for my kid, and they were like, ‘Oh, those are Off-White.’ I was like, ‘What’s up with this green thing?’ [They said], ‘Oh, you leave that on.’ [I said], ‘Fuck you, I’m not leaving this stupid plastic tag on. No, you don’t leave that on.’

And these are huge. They’re cumbersome, they look dumb. They wear them on their shoe, it’s part of the thing. The person was trying to explain it to me, ‘It’s part of the brand.'”

He adds with a grin, “Why’s it here? Someone should have a knife and go up to these fucking kids and cut that off and go, ‘No, we’re about to go to war.'” Taking things a step further, Rogan joked that the Off-White craze is “probably” a grand scheme put in place to ruin future generations of Americans.

“They’re making you soft and stupid. This is probably a plot by the Russians, and the Chinese, and the Iranians to make sure our kids grow dumber and dumber. This is one of those things probably started off on Instagram by one of those IRA, Internet Research Agencies.”

Every single year, Nike comes through with a brand new Chinese New Year collection which celebrates the festive holiday. Chinese New Year is set to take place on January 25th and in 2020, we will be in the midst of the “Year of the Rat.” As expected, Nike has come through with its very own “Year of the Rat” collection which will surely pique the curiosity of sneakerheads everywhere. 

One of the shoes that will be a part of the collection is the Nike Air Force 1 Low. This is a classic silhouette in the Nike arsenal so it shouldn’t come as a surprise that the brand would want to come through with a CNY colorway for it. As you can see from the official images below, the sneaker is made with white leather. The upper features a textured upper with dope CNY-inspired patterns. These same patterns can be seen in the shoe’s interior which boasts a more colorful approach.

According to Sneaker News, you can expect these to drop later this month closer to the Chinese New Year. Let us know your thoughts on these, in the comments below.

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Every single year, Nike comes through with an extensive collection that is supposed to celebrate Chinese New Year. This year is being pegged as the “Year of the Rat” and Nike will be tailoring their collection to this theme. So far, we have already seen some dope colorways of the Air Jordan 34, Air Jordan 13, Air Jordan 1 Low, and even the Nike Kyrie 6. Today, Nike came through by unveiling the entire collection which will come with shoes for both men, and women.

The men will be getting the aforementioned models as well as the Air Max 1, Air Force 1 Low, Air Max 90, Air Max 720. Meanwhile, the ladies will be laced with the Air Max 90, Air Force 1 Shadow, Air Max 270 React, and Joyride Run 2. All of these shoes are incredibly colorful which is exactly what we’ve come to expect from the annual Chinese New Year collection.

If you’re hoping to cop any of these kicks, you can expect them to drop throughout the month of January. Chinese New Year officially takes place later this month on the 25th so be sure to be on the lookout for these. Let us know in the comments below what you think of the collection.

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The month of December, as always, was loaded with highly anticipated sneaker releases as brands across the board flooded the market for the Holiday season. Whether you were copping kicks for yourself, or as a gift for someone else, it should come as somewhat of a relief that there's considerably less heat dropping in January.

That's not to say there aren't some dope sneakers hitting retailers in the next few weeks, because there are, but it's nowhere near as chaotic as last month. Among the top picks for January are a couple of Nike LeBron and Nike Kobe retros, as well some all time classic Air Maxes and Air Jordans.

As for Adidas, it appears as though Kanye West and the Three Stripes are easing in to 2020, but we'll keep you posted if there are any late additions. In the meantime, scroll down to check out my picks for the 10 best sneakers dropping this month. 

Nike LeBron 7 "China Moon"

Release Date: January 2

Retail Price: $200

Fans of the Nike LeBron 7 will be happy to know that Nike has plans to continue the retros in 2020, starting with the beloved "China Moon" colorway. The kicks dropped at the top of the month but some additional sizes may pop up again for the $200 retail price if you're not willing to shell out the extra $40 on the resale market.

The "China Moon" LeBron 7s originally released in 2009 as part of the annual October festival at select House of Hoops locations. The 2020 version is a carbon copy of the original, complete with a regal white and metallic gold color scheme. 

Reebok Question Mid "Grey Suede"

Release Date: January 3

Retail Price: $170

Sporting some Georgetown Hoyas vibes, the latest iteration of Allen Iverson's Reebok Question Mid comes equipped with a mixture of light and dark grey tones throughout the suede-covered silhouette with silver Reebok branding in all the familiar places. Additional details include a mesh heel tab to match the construction of the tongue, a sail-colored midsole and a light grey outsole beneath it all.

Nike has already retro’d several all-time classic Nike LeBron 7s, including the recently released “China Moon” colorway, and there are even more on the way. According to sneaker source @HouseofHeat, the blue and orange “Hardwood Classic Alternate” Nike LeBron 7 is among those headed back to retailers later this year.

The blue suede “Hardwood Classic Alternate” Nike LeBron 7 was first introduced in 2010 to match up with the Cleveland Cavaliers’ throwback uniforms but the special edition sneakers were never made available to the public. 

In addition to the suede construction, the kicks come equipped with orange and white accents, as well as speckled detailing on the Nike swoosh and full length Air Max unit. A release date has not yet been announced but you can expect the kicks to carry a $200 price tag when they do finally make their retail debut.

Stay tuned for more details and click here to preview the “All Star” colorway that is rumored to return in February.

Nike has been doing big things with React technology over the last couple of years and sneakerheads are taking notice. The technology is Nike’s answer to Boost which has been making waves for Adidas ever since the midpoint of the decade. Nike has added React to countless silhouettes, including the Nike React Presto which launched earlier this year.

The brand has been giving this silhouette plenty of new colorways and as we head into 2020, they are planning even more. In the images below, you can see a tiger stripe offering which is immediately recognizable. The upper has an orange base while black tiger stripes make their way throughout. From there, the midsole is white with orange and black highlights added to create some contrast.

According to Sneaker News, these will be coming out in a few months from now so be sure to stay on the lookout for these. If you haven’t experienced React technology yet and want an eclectic-looking sneaker, this might be the pair for you. Let us know in the comments below what you think of these and whether or not you plan on copping.

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