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Nike World Cup Uniforms Made of Recycled Textiles Won’t Solve Fashion Waste

Nike World Cup Uniforms Made of Recycled Textiles Won’t Solve Fashion Waste

Published by skeptic

The push to do so through chemical means is a response to the shortcomings of other strategies they’ve tried. Traditional mechanical recycling through shredding and grinding causes fibers to break down. The resulting fabric must be blended with 70 to 80 percent virgin material so that anything made with it doesn’t pill and tear. The much more prevalent strategy involves turning discarded plastic bottles into new polyester. Patagonia pioneered this approach in the early ’90s, and by the start of this decade virtually all recycled polyester was sourced from old bottles. Today, however, companies have increasingly faced lawsuits and regulatory scrutiny from those who would rather see bottles turned back into bottles. Chemical recycling is supposed to be the next best thing. The term refers to using solvents to dissolve fibers into their base chemical units—building blocks that can be spun into new fabrics. On its face, this is a truly “circular” solution, because it doesn’t depend on bottles, and proponents say it can turn your used polyester shirts or running shorts into new ones over …

Travis Kelce Wore Legendary LeBron Nikes to Sit Courtside in Cleveland

Travis Kelce Wore Legendary LeBron Nikes to Sit Courtside in Cleveland

Published by Jenni Sidey

Long before he was a three-time Super Bowl champion, Taylor Swift’s betrothed, and a GQ cover star, Travis Kelce was a high-school basketball star in Cleveland. All these years later, it appears the man still knows a thing or two about Ohio hoops lore: On Saturday, while sitting courtside at Knicks-Cavs Game 3, Kelce pulled up in in 2009’s iconic Nike LeBron 7. Better yet, he rocked the shoe in its legendary ‘MVP’ colorway—considered by many to be one of the greatest Bron kicks ever. David L. Nemec/Getty Images The ‘MVP’ 7s originally dropped in 2010 to celebrate LeBron James’s second straight NBA MVP award with the Cavaliers. That era was arguably the peak for performance basketball shoes being worn casually off the court, and the LeBron 7 in particular was a sneakerhead fave. The ‘MVP’ version was especially beloved, thanks in large part to its refined feel. The shoe boasted soft gray fleece paneling with white tumbled leather overlays, a gold chenille Swoosh, burgundy accents, and “Witness History” stitched around the heel. The sole …

Rihanna, a Former Puma Partner, Is Rocking Nikes Now

Rihanna, a Former Puma Partner, Is Rocking Nikes Now

Published by Jenni Sidey

Rihanna, a longtime Puma ambassador, is standing under another brand’s umbrella. Over the last decade or so, the German sportswear brand has taken big swings in expanding its footprint in North America by signing big-time musicians to its roster: Megan Thee Stallion, The Weeknd, J. Cole, and the late Nipsey Hussle have all been linked to or worked with the brand over the past ten years. In 2018, they brought on GQ cover star Jay-Z as creative director of their basketball division, though the partnership fizzled out in 2024 or so with little to no fanfare. In what has become a now-familiar move for the brand, there was no formal announcement—just Hov suddenly appearing in Swooshes. Lately, the most reliable stars on Puma’s musician roster have been the dynamic duo of A$AP Rocky and Rihanna. While Rocky still holds a deal with the brand and regularly drops collaborative colorways as part of his ever-expanding fashion empire (he’s also one of the big dogs at Ray-Ban these days), his partner kicked off the trend. First signing …

The Nike ACG Line Is Hitting a New Peak With the Pegasus Trail Shoe

The Nike ACG Line Is Hitting a New Peak With the Pegasus Trail Shoe

Published by Jenni Sidey

Nike’s ACG (All Conditions Gear) line dates back to the late ‘80s. The sublabel’s initial inception was built around the idea of exploration. My own interest in, and light obsession with, ACG started when I noticed the label’s approach to sneaker-boot hybrids online. This eventually led me down a dark path, where I spent many a late night skulking around eBay like Gollum, bidding on used gear from the ‘90s. The ethos of the gear that I grew up loving can still be found in the tech-y, cutting-edge designs ACG sells today. The brand helped usher gorpcore to the forefront of the menswear conversation, before we even had a term to describe the aesthetic so many of us love. The field is more crowded than it was back in the day, but if you spend time poking around Nike, you can put together an elite assortment of fits, all of which indicate that ACG has yet to reach its peak. Bowen Fernie / GQ I like to think that the ACG line is where some …

Google, Tower 28, Lululemon, Nike

Google, Tower 28, Lululemon, Nike

Published by Sam Flores

This story is part of NBC Select’s New & Notable column, where we highlight our favorite product launches. We will continuously update this article throughout the month with new releases we think you should know about. Apparel and footwear launches The Ghost is one of Brooks’ most classic, basic sneakers, and numerous podiatrists we’ve talked to recommend them for running and walking. The brand made a few big updates to the newest model. It now has lightweight, nitrogen-infused foam; a redesigned breathable mesh upper that helps lock feet in place; and a soft, flexible tongue that makes it more comfortable as it rests on top of your feet. You can buy the sneakers in men’s and women’s sizes. The Moon Shoe was Nike’s first-ever running sneaker, and the brand just brought it back. It has a nylon upper, leather accents (including the Swoosh logo, of course) and a waffle sole, giving it the same ‘70s feel with minor modern updates. You can buy the Nike Moon Shoe OG in men’s and women’s sizes. Relaxed, comfortable, …

Nike Dropped the Ultimate Knicks-Themed Air Force 1

Nike Dropped the Ultimate Knicks-Themed Air Force 1

Published by Jenni Sidey

Bing bong, baby. For the second year in a row, the New York Knicks are heading to the Eastern Conference Finals. One of the most storied franchises in the NBA has ascended from a decade-plus of utter hoops humiliation into rarified air. After sweeping the pesky Philadelphia 76ers in the conference semifinals, they’re on their way to face the winner of the Cleveland Cavaliers-Detroit Pistons series for a shot at the Finals. The streets outside of Madison Square Garden are appropriately energized and have become a focal point off of the court during this playoff season. So it’s no surprise that when it came time to drop the latest colorway of their iconic Air Force One, Nike linked up with the kings of New York content creation: Sidetalk NYC. Sidetalk was launched in 2019 by Trent Simonian and Jack Byrne, both of whom were NYU freshmen at the time. They utilized a man-on-the-street approach to showcasing some of the city’s most colorful characters, and soon found their show shaping social media jargon across the internet. …

Pope Leo Dons Throwback-Style Nike Sneakers For a Rome Stroll

Pope Leo Dons Throwback-Style Nike Sneakers For a Rome Stroll

Published by Sam Flores

We were all burned by the AI-generated prank images of Pope Francis in a puffer jacket, but this time, the papal street style is real. In a set of photos that’s sweeping the internet, Pope Leo was well and truly seen in a pair of Nike sneakers, paired with his traditional, priestly robes. Pope Leo XIV in 2026 Vatican Pool/Getty Images The suddenly ubiquitous images have been taken from Leone a Roma, a Vatican-produced documentary about the Chicago-born pope’s years in Rome before his ascension to the Catholic church’s highest role, which happened almost a year ago today. The pontiff’s casual footwear choices, therefore, do not appear to be a secret preference: Though the rules imposed by the church in terms of priestly clothing respect tradition and formality, a film planned for distribution on Vatican media channels was certainly scrutinized for any impropriety. That it’s public news that Pope Leo shared a shoe brand with Michael Jordan, Serena Williams, and Cristiano Ronaldo is hardly an accident. Source link

11 Underrated Sneakers Under 0 for Every Type of Summer Activity

11 Underrated Sneakers Under $150 for Every Type of Summer Activity

Published by Jenni Sidey

Summer is primetime for sneakers. The weather allows for virtually every option, nearly all wardrobe formality disappears, and there’s a notable paucity of slush, grime, and other pitfalls to be wary of. Yes, we understand we’re breaking neither news nor ground here. What we are doing, though, is digging through the digital shelves to find the absolute best sneakers you can find for under $150, because we do follow the news. We’re talking low-profile bangers, off-road warriors, extremely-hinged hybrids (and some that are a little unhinged, too); sneakers to wear every day and ones to pepper in; reinvigorated classics and new-age stunners. And because sneakers also can have the added benefit of affordability, we thought we’d make that a requirement. So, nothing on this list is more than $150, which means you can wear anything below as intended: into the goddamn ground. You never need our—or anyone else’s—permission to buy some new Chuck 70s, Vans Authentics, Adidas Sambas or Reebok Club Cs. We endorse those ad infinitum and, while we will remind you of their …

The Pope Wore a Pair of Obscure Old Nikes

The Pope Wore a Pair of Obscure Old Nikes

Published by Jenni Sidey

For a variety of reasons, Pope Leo XIV isn’t like the other popes. For example, the first American pope is a Chicago native who is prone to wearing his love for his hometown sports teams on his sleeve (or rather, on his head), especially during the MLB season. (Next time the pontiff posts a biblical X missive on what failure can teach us, go check to see if the White Sox lost that day.) Also, he’s a Villanova graduate and avid follower of their hoops legacy, even writing about the team during their championship heyday in the mid-2010s. Thirdly, his real name is Bob. So this week, when the Vatican dropped a trailer for Leone a Roma, a documentary they’ve produced about His Holiness’s days in the city of Rome, it shouldn’t have come as any surprise when eagle-eyed viewers noticed an unmistakable black swoosh on his shoes in one shot. That’s right. This Pope wears Nikes. In the clip, the sneakers are visible in a split-second archival shot from the pope’s early days in …

The 11 Rarest and Most Random Kicks From Steph Curry’s Sneaker Auction

The 11 Rarest and Most Random Kicks From Steph Curry’s Sneaker Auction

Published by Jenni Sidey

Ever since the Golden State Warriors were knocked out of the NBA play-in tournament a couple of weeks ago, there have been nonstop questions about whether the franchise’s championship window has closed, whether it’s time to consider a true rebuild, whether Steve Kerr will return as head coach. One thing that’s absolutely certain: Steph Curry just ended one of the greatest seasons in sneaker history. After splitting from his longtime shoe sponsor Under Armour in November—bringing an abrupt end to one of the blandest signature lines of all time—Curry rebounded by going on a generational footwear run, sporting a slew of all-time classic kicks and IYKYK rarities both on the hardwood and in the pregame tunnel. His kicks of choice often bore deep connections to the cities he was playing in (like a pair of Vince Carter’s Shox BB4s in Toronto) or his own history (Klay Thompson’s Anta KT11 for the All-Star Game). And given that Curry still remains a sneaker free agent, the future Hall of Famer was able to hop from Nike to …