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Kiefer Ravena becomes first Filipino athlete to sign with Jordan Brand

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of May 04 11:42 AM

NLEX guard Kiefer Ravena on Tuesday announced that he is now part of the Jordan Brand family, becoming the first Filipino athlete to join the star-studded roster.   Read more »

Kanye West sneakers shatter sale records at $1.8 million

Thomas Urbain, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Apr 27 07:54 AM

NEW YORK - A pair of Nike Air Yeezy 1s worn by rapper Kanye West sold for $1.8 million, triple the previous record for sneakers, Sotheby's said Monday, as the market for rare sports shoes soars. Read more »

Kobe Bryant’s estate ends 18-year partnership with Nike

Field Level Media
Posted at Apr 21 01:48 AM

Bryant was reportedly growing frustrated with the sneaker giant prior to his death and that frustration continued with his estate after his death. Read more »

Nike ends lawsuit over Lil Nas X 'Satan Shoes,' which will be recalled

Jonathan Stempel, Reuters
Posted at Apr 09 07:29 AM

Satan Shoes are customized versions of the Nike Air Max 97 sneakers, with midsoles purporting to contain a drop of human blood. Read more »

Xinjiang cotton controversy creates boom for Chinese premier sneaker scalpers

South China Morning Post
Posted at Apr 07 08:25 AM

Chinese sports brands Li-Ning and Anta are experiencing a surge in popularity and price on the secondary market as international footwear brands find themselves facing boycotts from many Chinese consumers over statements expressing concern about allegations of forced labor in Xinjiang.  Read more »

Chinese 'limited edition' sneakers soar after Xinjiang backlash

Reuters
Posted at Apr 07 05:52 AM

Nike and Adidas came under attack on Chinese social media last month over past comments. Read more »

Nike wins halt to sales of Lil Nas X 'Satan Shoes'

Jonathan Stempel, Reuters
Posted at Apr 02 07:55 AM

The sneakers are customized versions of the Nike Air Max 97 sneakers printed with "Luke 10:18," a biblical passage referring to Satan's fall from heaven. Read more »

UN panel warns ‘well-known global brands’ may be linked to Xinjiang human rights abuses

Robert Delaney, South China Morning Post
Updated as of Mar 30 01:05 PM

Scores of Chinese and foreign companies producing “well-known global brands” may be involved in human trafficking, forced labor and other human rights abuses in China’s Xinjiang region, a United Nations working group said on Monday, calling more attention to an issue that Beijing is increasingly on the defensive about.   Read more »

Lil Nas X Satan Shoe collab triggers lawsuit from Nike

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Mar 30 07:17 AM

Nike is suing MSCHF Product Studio, the eccentric company that linked up with Lil Nas X to create the shoe, for trademark infringement and dilution. Read more »

Chinese boycott against Nike and Adidas over Xinjiang cotton appears to be losing steam

Mimi Lau and Mandy Zuo in Shanghai, South China Morning Post
Posted at Mar 29 02:25 PM

The two international sportswear brands remained visible on major e-commerce sites and a special Nike offer sold out quickly. Celebrities have cut ties with firms that expressed concern about forced labor, but the country’s national soccer team has not followed suit. Read more »

Xinjiang cotton row: Chinese shoppers torn as big fashion labels come under fire

Amber Wang, South China Morning Post
Posted at Mar 26 01:56 PM

Despite calls for boycotts on social media, Chinese customers were in a dilemma over whether to buy products from H&M, Nike and other brands that had expressed concern about the alleged use of forced labor to produce Xinjiang cotton.   Read more »

Nike, Adidas join brands feeling Chinese social media heat over Xinjiang

Ryan Woo, Reuters
Posted at Mar 26 08:44 AM

Nike and Adidas came under attack on Chinese social media on Thursday over past comments the fashion brands have made about labour conditions in Xinjiang, part of a diplomatic row between China and the West. Read more »

Nike faces social media storm in China over Xinjiang statement

Reuters
Posted at Mar 25 01:04 PM

Anger with Nike Inc erupted on Chinese social media late on Wednesday after China's netizens spotted a statement from the sporting goods giant saying it was "concerned" about reports of forced labour in Xinjiang and that it does not use cotton from the region.   Read more »

WATCH: Vice Ganda's sneaker collection includes Nike, Balenciaga, Gucci, and more

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 02 01:21 PM

The "It's Showtime" host has a dizzying collection of Nike sneakers, particularly Air Jordans.  Read more »

Nike pivots to 'hands-free' shoes with FlyEase launch

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 04 07:07 PM

Some netizens hailed the hands-free shoes as a first for people with disabilities, most especially to those who have difficulty in doing physical tasks.  Read more »

How to cop the limited edition Air Jordan IV 'Manila'

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Nov 30 08:27 PM

Nike Philippines is marking the opening of the first ever Jordan Brand store in the Philippines by dropping 150 pairs of the limited Air Jordan 4 Retro "Manila" edition on December 3. Read more »

‘Medics went in’: Maricel, Jodi couldn’t stop shaking, crying after this intense scene, says director

Miguel Dumaual, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Nov 30 10:39 PM

“Nataranta ako! Hindi ko alam kung kanino ako tatakbo sa kanila.” Read more »

Tennis: Osaka's personal apparel collection underscores star power

Jack Tarrant, Reuters
Posted at Nov 19 06:23 PM

TOKYO - As the world's highest paid sportswoman and a three-time Grand Slam champion, Naomi Osaka is no stranger to the spotlight, but ahead of the release of her personalised range of apparel made with sponsors Nike, the 23-year-old was nervous.  Read more »

LOOK: First Jordan store in Southeast Asia being constructed at BGC

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 23 09:38 PM

The first and only Jordan Store in Southeast Asia is set to open in Bonifacio Global City soon. Read more »

LOOK: Jordan Brand unveils the Air Jordan XXXV

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Sep 27 11:09 AM

Jordan Brand has released the Air Jordan XXXV in time for the holidays. Read more »