Category: Fashion

Ja Morant’s latest signature shoe is still on Nike’s SNKRS app after speculation about him losing his deal

Ja Morant’s Nike deal still seems to be OK.

This is probably the least of Ja Morant’s worries at this point, but it looks like the Grizzlies star’s Nike deal might actually be OK for now.

Morant’s latest Ja 1 in the “hunger” colorway still released on Nike’s SNKRS app nearly a week after the sneaker was taken off of Nike’s main app and website, according to reporting from the Memphis Commercial Appeal.

The news of the shoe’s disappearance came following Morant’s latest instance of brandishing a firearm on social media. The incident was followed up by obvious disappointment from NBA Commissioner Adam Silver, which also led to speculation about a potentially lengthy suspension for Morant.

Apparently, amid it all, Morant’s signature shoe just disappeared from Nike’s app. Here’s more from the Commercial Appeal‘s Damichael Cole.

“The Hunger Ja 1s have been expected to release May 25. The mismatch red and blue colorway was listed on both the Finish Line and Nike apps as recently as Tuesday. 

The Ja 1s were still posted on both the SNKRS and Hibbett Sports apps, where they can be ordered through a raffle.  Selected raffle winners would be able to purchase the sneakers.”

That was from just over a week ago. It left us all to wonder if the shoes would be removed from Nike’s SNKRS app, too, following the latest incident with Morant.

But on the sneaker’s Thursday release date, it still appears to be there.

To be clear, there is a difference between the Nike app and the SNKRS app. SNKRS is generally used for limited releases with smaller stock sizes while Nike drops tend to be released on a wider scale. That could’ve been the difference here, but it’s hard to say with everything going on surrounding Morant at this point.

We don’t know the details of what’s going on behind the scenes with Morant and his sneaker deal at Nike at this point, but it doesn’t appear that things are completely on ice at the very least.

Father’s Day Gift Guide: Best golf gifts for the serious golfer

If your dad is a serious golfer, we’ve got the perfect list of potential Father’s Day gifts.

With the PGA Championship behind us it’s now on to the U.S. Open which will once again crown its champion on Father’s Day, June 18.

If your dad is an avid golfer, it’s hard to shop for a man that has everything a serious player needs or wants. But not to fear, Golfweek has made it easy to find something dad will love to add to his golf bag and use every time he heads out to the course.

From equipment to accessories, apparel and more, this list is all encompassing. While you may find an item or two that dad will love, check out our other lists for polos, shorts, shoes and more to help give dad the best Father’s Day ever!

Puma Golf introduces new Alphacat Nitro Shoe

The Alphacat golf shoe is one of Puma’s best sellers, but wait until you see the recently released Alphacat Nitro Shoe.

The Alphacat golf shoe is currently one of Puma Golf’s best sellers, but the new Alphacat Nitro Shoe may turn heads as well.

The Alphacat Nitro is a spikeless shoe with nitro foam cushioning that provides a more energetic step with infused nitrogen gas. The idea was to create a better energy return with each step while keeping the shoe lightweight. The upper ExoShell mesh structure creates better support as you walk and swing.

The Dual Material Alpha Traction sole was designed to create grip and stability on a wide variety of turf and weather conditions. The unique Formstripe External Heel Counter keeps the shoes looking sharp.

Puma Golf introduces new Alphabet Nitro Shoe
Puma Golf introduces new Alphacat Nitro Shoe. (Puma Golf)

“Our goal at Puma is to constantly innovate and the Alphacat Nitro is cutting-edge,” said Andrew Lawson, Senior PLM, Footwear, Puma Golf.  “We infused Nitro Foam into the midsole, which provides lightweight performance and energy return. Players who try it will notice the difference immediately.”

The Alphacat Nitro will be available in six colorways in the laced model and four colorways in the Disc model. You can shop the shoe for $160 on pumagolf.com today.

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Hal Studios and ASICS’ Gel-1130 is one of the most detailed sneaker collaborations of 2023

You absolutely need to check out this new work from Asics

You don’t see a collaboration from Asics as you would something from, say, Nike or Adidas. But when Asics does work with another brand? The details are always on point.

That’s the vibe that you get with the Hal Studios x Asics Gel-1130.

This sneaker truly has the goods. It comes with a range of different materials on it, from open and breathable mesh to leather and even a bit of hairy suede. But the part of the sneaker that is so incredible is the inspiration behind the color palette.

This shoe’s design honors the Japanese culture in which Asics is rooted in and it makes for a pretty incredible story.

Find out more about it on this week’s episode of Special Delivery. Tap in.

Best 2023 PGA Championship-themed equipment and apparel to celebrate Oak Hill Country Club

Check out the newly released products from retailers like TaylorMade, Odyssey, New Era and more that celebrate the 2023 PGA Championship at Oak Hill.

The second major of the year is underway which means two things – a champion will be crowned and you just have to get some sweet merch to celebrate the occasion.

Oak Hill, a Donald Ross design, plays host to the 105th rendition of the PGA Championship, the fourth time its done so. In all, the course has hosted 12 major golf events from U.S. Amateur Championships to U.S. Opens and even the 1995 Ryder Cup. With so much history wrapped in the 36-hole club just southeast of Rochester, New York, adding a piece of merchandise will bolster your collection.

From commemorative golf bags and accessories to polos and hats, we found items sure to make a wonderful addition to your golf collection.

Adidas just announced exactly when it’ll start selling Yeezy sneakers again

The Yeezys are back. For now.

Well, folks. Not only is Adidas back in the business of selling Yeezy, but we also now know exactly when the time is coming.

Since October when the brand first cut Kanye West and halted the sale of his Yeezy products, people have been debating about what the brand should do with the leftover inventory that it has on tap.

After making the decision to separate from West, Adidas went on ahead with the production orders made on Yeezy products in a move that the brand says was made to keep folks in the supply chain working. That created billions of dollars in inventory that the brand needed to do, well, something with.

That “something” ended up turning into selling it. Last week, reports surfaced from The Washington Post about the brand deciding to sell West’s wares again to make up for losses. But it’d also pledged to donate a “portion” of the proceeds to charities in relation to the people that he hurt with his hateful language.

On Friday, we got more details on exactly when Yeezy would be back on the shelf and exactly where some of the proceeds from sales were going.

Adidas is selling Yeezy again starting on May 1 and a “significant amount” of the proceeds from the sales will be donated to charities such as the Anti-Defamation League, the Philonise & Keeta Floyd Institute for Social Change and more.

If Adidas is going to sell Yeezy, then I guess this is how the company should do it.

It still feels like there’s some key information missing here, though. There should be a more complete list of charities that the brand is donating to made available to the public. And, most importantly, it’d also be amazing to know exactly how much these charities are getting while West still racks up that 15 percent royalty.

But those are details that will probably be sorted out down the line. In the meantime, Yeezy is officially back at Adidas — albeit, for a limited time.

Here’s what players will be wearing at the 2023 PGA Championship

Golf fashion is always changing as some players adopt a modern look and others stay traditional.

While the focus of the PGA Championship is on the players’ skills, their attire also plays a crucial role in the tournament, with many of them expected to wear clothing that combines performance, comfort and style.

The 2023 PGA Championship will be held this week at Oak Hill Country Club. Golf fashion is always changing as some players adopt a modern look and others stay traditional.

Golfweek has rounded up what all your favorite players will be wearing this week from brands like FootJoy, TravisMathew, Ralph Lauren, Adidas and more.

Read and shop what specific threads these players will be sporting.

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Father’s Day Gift Guide: Best golf gifts for dad in 2023

Get dad something he’ll love this Father’s Day.

Father’s Day is nearly here which means it’s time to start the hunt for the perfect gift for dad. Don’t know where to start? We’ve got you covered.

Whether he’s a 30 handicap, a scratch golfer or somewhere in between, we’ve found gifts every dad will enjoy.

Apparel, equipment, accessories and more can be found on this list but be on the look out for more lists in the coming weeks which will have your gift list checked off in no time.

Don’t have time to wait? Check out our lists of some of our favorite golf shoes, golf shirts, drivers, golf bags and more.

Michael Jordan’s Wizards era finally gets some love with this new Air Jordan 3

Put some respect on Wizards Michael Jordan, y’all.

As a Washington Wizards fan, I can certainly understand how easy it is for people to overlook this team and it’s history.

I mean, let’s be honest about it. The team hasn’t won a championship or even made a conference finals appearance in multiple decades. The history just hasn’t been very good.

But there was that one time the team did have Michael Jordan. And it was a fun time, y’all! No, the Wizards still weren’t good. But MJ was there and he almost carried the team to the playoffs. He did it at 40 years old, too.

The best part might not have even been the basketball — it was also the cool shoes that Jordan was wearing while he was a Wizard. It was such a fun time.

And we celebrated that time on this week’s episode of Special Delivery with the Wizards Jordan 3s. Tap in and celebrate with us.