Riley Jones

Riley Jones

Joined March 2018 | 5375 posts

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We interviewed Nike Ja 1 designer Ben Nethongkome and Nike Basketball VP Scott Munson about Ja Morant's debut signature sneaker and previews of new colorways.

We interviewed Nike Ja 1 designer Ben Nethongkome and Nike Basketball VP Scott Munson about Ja Morant's debut signature sneaker and previews of new colorways.

| BY RILEY JONES

The Nike Ja 1 Is Almost Here: How It Happened

Nike's former CEO Mark Parker has been named The Walt Disney Company's new chairman of the board. Here's what Parker and Disney CEO Bob Iger had to say.

Nike's former CEO Mark Parker has been named The Walt Disney Company's new chairman of the board. Here's what Parker and Disney CEO Bob Iger had to say.

| BY RILEY JONES

Former Nike CEO Mark Parker Named Walt Disney Chairman

Michael Malekzadeh's defunct business Zadeh Kicks is selling its remaining sneaker inventory on eBay after the owner was charged with fraud.

Michael Malekzadeh's defunct business Zadeh Kicks is selling its remaining sneaker inventory on eBay after the owner was charged with fraud.

| BY RILEY JONES

Zadeh Kicks' Remaining Sneakers Are Up for Sale on Ebay

Nike and StockX are engaged in a discovery dispute over evidence in the sneaker brand's lawsuit over trademark infringing NFTs and counterfeit shoes.

| BY RILEY JONES

Nike Calls Out More Fake Sneakers in StockX Lawsuit

A new statement from the designer explains what the collaboration between Adidas and Fear of God will look like going forward. The line will launch in 2023.

A new statement from the designer explains what the collaboration between Adidas and Fear of God will look like going forward. The line will launch in 2023.

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Jerry Lorenzo Confirms New Direction for Fear of God x Adidas

Nike files a federal trademark infringement lawsuit against designers Kool Kiy and Omi over alleged Air Jordan 1 and Dunk knockoffs. Read the full story here.

Nike files a federal trademark infringement lawsuit against designers Kool Kiy and Omi over alleged Air Jordan 1 and Dunk knockoffs. Read the full story here.

| BY RILEY JONES

Nike Sues Designers Kool Kiy & Omi for Trademark Infringement

A first look and release date details for Drake's new Nike Air Force 1 Low 'Certified Lover Boy' sneaker collaboration inspired by his upcoming album.

A first look and release date details for Drake's new Nike Air Force 1 Low 'Certified Lover Boy' sneaker collaboration inspired by his upcoming album.

| BY RILEY JONES

Drake's Nocta x Nike Air Force 1 Drops in December

We visited the grand opening of Nike's first North American Rise store in Miami's Aventura Mall. Find out why the Swoosh chose Miami & what to expect.

We visited the grand opening of Nike's first North American Rise store in Miami's Aventura Mall. Find out why the Swoosh chose Miami & what to expect.

| BY RILEY JONES

Inside Nike’s Newest High-Tech Concept Store

Puma CEO Bjorn Gulden is reportedly set to take over as Adidas CEO after Kasper Rorsted leaves the company in 2023. Find more details on the changes here.

Puma CEO Bjorn Gulden is reportedly set to take over as Adidas CEO after Kasper Rorsted leaves the company in 2023. Find more details on the changes here.

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Adidas Names Bjorn Gulden As Next CEO

US footwear manufacturer Okabashi, which had a contract to produce Adidas Yeezy shoes, has laid off 142 employees after Adidas ended its deal with Kanye West.

US footwear manufacturer Okabashi, which had a contract to produce Adidas Yeezy shoes, has laid off 142 employees after Adidas ended its deal with Kanye West.

| BY RILEY JONES

Yeezy Footwear Manufacturer Lays Off Two-Thirds of Employees