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DreamWorks, BAIT & Diadora Come Together for a 'Kung Fu Panda' Themed Sneaker for COPA
America welcomes the COPA América Centenario for the first time on U.S. soil as the international football (soccer) tournament celebrates its 100 year anniversary this year. In honor of the milestone, made in U.S.A. companies DreamWorks and BAIT are coming together with Italian footwear purveyor Diadora for a special series of six sneakers that kick off today with a collaborative S8000 model.
As previewed earlier, the sneaker dons a bold black and white colorway inspired by the animation studio’s hit film Kung Fu Panda. The premium rendition of the made in Italy shoe features quality pony hair with supple leather details across its upper. Custom tri-branded insoles line the footbeds while lace options include flat waxed black and white laces. The shoes are encased in a Kung Fu Panda-themed box.
Limited to 300 units, BAIT x DreamWorks x Diadora S8000 “Kung Fu Panda” sneakers can be purchased for $300 USD when they launch May 28 at all BAIT chapter stores. Enter BAIT’s raffle for a chance to win the sneakers online.

Nike Drops Off A Lupine Colorway of the Nike Air Huarache
Nike’s latest take on the Air Huarache features a subdued white and gray colorway. The trainer’s upper consists of wolf grey neoprene and white leather which contrast with a black heel tab for a clean look. These lupine creps could be perfect for the summer months, or you could stash them and save them for when winter finally comes.
They’re available now from Undefeated for $110 USD.

adidas Releases Two More Colorways For the Coca-Cola Climacool 1
adidas recently brought back its 2002 Coca Cola “Clima-Cola” sneakers in its red iteration, and now the Three Stripes is completing the pack with both a silver and a black colorway. Originally released for the 2002 World Cup, the shoes feature a mesh upper with red accents, staying true to the Coca Cola aesthetic. Keep an eye out for these to release in the coming weeks at adidas retailers such as Caliroots, where it will be available for approximately $170 USD.














Kevin Durant's Nike KD9 Makes Its Debut
Nike unveiled the next generation of Kevin Durant signature sneakers back in March, but it hasn’t been seen since then. Last night, Durant finally debuted them out on court in the Oklahoma City Thunder’s crucial playoff win over the Golden State Warriors. Rendered in a cool grey matched with a bright pink sole, the shoes feature Flyknit technology and an all-new full-length Zoom Air unit. The shoes must have given Durant a boost, because OKC demolished Golden State to take a 2-1 series lead in the Western Conference Finals
The Nike KD9 will be released to the public this June.

adidas Gives the Stan Smith a Colorful Mesh Rework
After being released in a minimal Primeknit Triple White and Black iteration, adidas gives the Stan Smith a colorful revamp for the summer as a part of its adicolor collection. The latest version of the ubiquitous silhouette encompasses breathable mesh throughout the upper, available in either a teal or dark blue colorway that blends in seamlessly with the porous white panels. The iconic branding is adorned onto the tongue and heel tab, as the entire shoe sits atop a crisp white sole. Grab a pair of these mesh Stan Smith adicolors at retailers like Renarts now.