It’s very clearly checks over stripes for Kevin Durant. The NBA superstar — a longtime Nike athlete — railed against Adidas during a conversation with an influencer at an All-Star week party in Los Angeles earlier this month, and his rant against the shoe giant was captured on video. The Rockets forward’s teardown of the … Read more
Steph Curry and Under Armour’s failed bid to have WNBA superstar Caitlin Clark join his brand last year was a “sore point” for the Warriors guard before splitting from the sportswear company this month, according to Bloomberg. Under Armour’s offer to Clark, the No. 1 pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft, trailed the total value … Read more
What a SKIM-py turnout. The much-hyped NikeSKIMS collab dropped in New York City Friday morning — but for all the buzz about Kim Kardashian’s takeover of both the gym and the runway, Manhattan didn’t break a sweat. But Post reporter Marissa Matozzo sure did, braving a barrage of squeezing, tugging, hopping and holding her breath … Read more
The rollout of Nike’s collaboration with Kim Kardashian’s shapewear brand Skims will miss its target to launch this spring because of production delays, according to a report. NikeSkims, the joint brand that was announced in February with the aim of selling training footwear, apparel and accessories in the ultra-competitive women’s activewear market, will launch its … Read more
Malia Obama is being accused of copying an indie filmmaker’s work for her Nike commercial released earlier this month — the first ad the former president’s daughter has directed. Natalie Jasmine Harris, 27, said Obama’s one-minute commercial had scenes that were “shockingly similar” to her own 2024 short film “Grace.” The scene in question is one … Read more
Strange way to get your kicks. Nike watchers are shaking their heads over the brand’s latest headline-grabbing release — a pricey pair of sneakers that comes out of the box looking scuffed up and dirty. For a whopping $130, loyal brand fans can get their hands on the new dotSWOOSH x Nike Air Force 1 Low … Read more
Jaylen Brown and Nike’s feud lives on. The Celtics star fired back after the sportswear brand appeared to take a shot at him while celebrating Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo’s 59-point performance in a win against the Pistons on Wednesday. “Nothing childish about ’em. 59 for the Greek freak,” Nike posted on X. Antetokounmpo has a … Read more
One of the faces of international basketball appears to be taking issue with his primary sponsor. After Nike released its “Winning Isn’t For Everyone” ad oriented around the 2024 Paris Olympics, star Kevin Durant — who conspicuously wasn’t included in the film — took to Instagram to express his displeasure. “@nike tell me, am I … Read more
Being crowned “America’s Next Top Model” was never Kristen Wilkerson’s dream. And yet, the Upper West Side mother of four oft finds herself updating headshots, primping for photoshoots and dashing out the door to last-minute bookings with baller brands like Nike. But she’s not the one striking a pose for fashion’s finest photogs — it’s … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you buy through our links. The clock is ticking. Activewear brands are racing to make the best running shoes on the market. Days are getting longer, the weather is warming up, and marathon training season is in full blow. Olympic buzz has fueled … Read more
Caitlin Clark put her best foot forward walking into the Mohegan Sun Arena for her WNBA debut. Of course, that’s easy to do when your feet are in Tiffany & Co. x Nike shoes. The Indiana Fever rookie entered the arena in Nike Air Force 1 Low Tiffany & Co. 1837s and matching purse for … Read more
Dressing like Tiger Woods is going to cost you. Woods’ new Sun Day Red clothing line launched Wednesday and features polos ranging from $120-$175, hoodies for $200, $135 shorts, $165 pants and shirts costing up to $90. There is no women’s section on the website as of Thursday morning, along with no iconic red polo. … Read more
Caitlin Clark’s historic shoe deal isn’t historic enough for Dave Portnoy. The Barstool Sports founder claimed the Indiana Fever’s No. 1 pick is “getting screwed” with her eight-year, $28 million deal with Nike that includes a signature shoe. “If people want to complain about Caitlin Clark getting screwed complain about this. 8 year 28 million … Read more
Any drama regarding Caitlin Clark’s next stop in her basketball career ended when the Indiana Fever landed the first pick in the WNBA Draft. But the same couldn’t be said for her shoe deal, as perhaps the biggest star in the history of women’s basketball was part of an intense battle among some of the … Read more
Caitlin Clark swapped her Prada fit, worth $17,000, for a laidback $220 Nike look after the Indiana Fever selected her with the first pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft on Monday night. The former Iowa star point guard sported a light-colored sweatshirt and beige Nike joggers while leaving an interview at “Good Morning America” studios … Read more
After losing her high-level fashion gig for daring to disagree with progressive orthodoxy, Jennifer Sey is back and ready to make more waves. In 2022, Sey claims, she was pushed out of her job as the global brand president at Levi’s. During the pandemic, the exec, now 55, spoke out against public school closures, masking … Read more
Adidas’ savage tweet at Kevin Durant is gone but not forgotten. The shoe brand announced the release of Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards’ first signature sneaker, the AE1, on Friday. In an interview with Nice Kicks, Edwards was asked which other player he would most like to see rock his shoes in a game. Edwards answered, … Read more
She’s a shoe-in. When When Mary Lynch, 25, runs her third New York City Marathon on Sunday, she’s hoping her $250 Hoka Rocket X2 super shoes will help propel to her first sub-3-hour finish. “I have never run a marathon in them,” Lynch, who works in finance and lives in Manhattan, told The Post. “You … Read more
One man’s trash is another’s coveted shoe of the season. Nike has been ripped by footwear fanatics for the brand’s ISPA Mindbody sneaker, which features a worn-in aesthetic that’s more akin to a Yeezy cleat than Nike’s staple sleek styles. The mud-colored trainer, which is also available in neon green, is more an eye sore … Read more
Swoop, there it is. Social media influencer Quenlin Blackwell — also known as “Queen Blackwell” — showed off a botched Botox job she said left her with “Nike swoops” for eyebrows. “I got Botox in my forehead, and I think something happened,” she shrieked in a TikTok posted last month for her 1.5 million followers. “Why … Read more