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The New Balance 998 Receives Another Stateside Tribute
Continuing its patriotic take on the 998 silhouette after 2016′s predominately white colorway, New Balance drops two new pairs of its cult-favorite sneaker to complete the American flag theme. Available in both blue and red, each M998 features a premium suede construction atop the comfortable ABZORB sole unit.
Priced at $180 USD, purchase both now at Sneaker Politics


adidas Originals Drops Two Fresh Dragon OG Colorways
adidas Originals has just dropped two clean colorways of its Dragon silhouette. A classic black and white adidas colorway makes its way onto one pair while the second has a “Clear Brown” finish. The Dragon OG “Black” features a blacked out leather upper with The Three Stripes donning white. For the “Clear Brown” colorway, adidas has taken the route of a micro mesh and suede upper in clear brown while clay brown makes its way onto the sneaker’s logo. Both pairs sit atop white midsoles on gum bottoms and are finished off with gold “adidas Dragon” branding on the quarter panel.
Select retailers like Afew now have the “Black” for €89.95 EUR (~ $97 USD) and the “Clear Brown” for €99.95 EUR (~ $107 USD).


adidas EQT ADV Gets a Black and White Primeknit Treatment
With much hype surrounding the adidas EQT line for the upcoming year ahead, many are predicting success levels that will closely rival its NMD counterparts. While we wait to see how it all unfolds, new releases such as this EQT ADV Primeknit option certainly have the range on the right track. The uppers feature a black and white Primeknit construction with hits of pink landing on the heel stripe and rear sole. With quite a strong showing in 2016 and confirmed drops already in the pipeline for 2017, it’s safe to say the Three Stripes EQT family is gearing up for a big year ahead. While no official release date has yet been confirmed, stay tuned for more info regarding its impending drop.

Air Jordan 7 Will Stick With Jordan Brand's "Pure Money" Theme
Following the news of a launch date for the Air Jordan 4 “Pure Money,” Jordan Brand will continue the trend with the Air Jordan 7 silhouette. Staying true to the “Pure Money” theme, the Air Jordan 7 model is dominated by white coloring and complemented by a light shade of grey on its underlay. For its branding, you’ll find a Metallic Silver hit on the tongue in addition to the iconic Jumpman on its lateral sides.
The Air Jordan 7 “Pure Money” is scheduled to release on June 3 for $190 USD at select Jordan Brand retailers.

adidas Originals' Stan Smith BOOST Gets a Metallic Silver Makeover
adidas Originals’ classic Stan Smith sneaker gets a major upgrade. The shoe, best known with its white leather and green accents has seen plenty of different iterations throughout the years, but its most innovative change was the inclusion of the popular BOOST sole technology. This shoe boasts an eye-catching mirrored silver upper that is matched with silver laces, all tied together atop the white BOOST sole. Let us know what you think in the comments below, and keep an eye out for this pair to drop at select adidas Originals retailers such as Inflammable.