Hip hop sneakers were never just footwear. From early block parties to worldwide fame, shoes like Superstars, Air Force 1s, Vans, Converse, and Jordans became symbols of identity, status, creativity, ...

In 2002, “Air Force Ones,” the third single released from St. Louis rapper Nelly’s second album Nellyville, became his third top 5 hit from that album, peaking at No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100. 23 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. PARIS — Having conquered the streets, the runways and high-fashion stores, the sneaker has landed at the museum, with an ...

Nike is commemorating 50 years of hip-hop in a very special way: Sneaker News has revealed that Nike is dropping a special set of Air Force 1 Lows, in honor of the beloved genre’s 50th anniversary.

It's actually next year that hip-hop will recognize its 50th anniversary. It was on Aug. 11, 1973, that DJ Kool Herc hosted a back-to-school jam in the Bronx to help his little sister raise money for ...

In a celebration of the deep-rooted connection between hip hop culture and sneaker design, StockX shared a rundown of some of the most important silhouettes in hip hop history last December. These ...

Have you ever looked at something or someone and been instantly transported to an era or earlier time? When I look at the Air Jordan 3 “Champagne and Oysters,” it feels like I'm looking at a fresh ...

After sporting adidas for years, simply for the love of the brand and without remuneration, Run-DMC was looking to take things further. Russell Simmons and Lyor Cohen invited adidas executive Angelo ...

"The first pair, I had to beg my mom," says Nashville native Ivan Andrews. "I was maybe about 9, and the Jordan Columbias were on a Foot Action clearance rack. ... From there it just turned into an ...