Pat Benson

Pat Benson

Joined: Jul 1, 2022

Pat Benson covers the sneaker industry for Kicks On Sports Illustrated. As a leading voice in footwear journalism, he breaks news, spotlights important stories, and interviews the biggest names in sports. Previously, Pat has reported on the NBA and authored "Kobe Bryant's Sneaker History (1996-2020)." You can email him at 1989patbenson@gmail.com.

The Air Jordan 1 Low SE "Dodgers" colorway is marked down online.

USC Trojans guard JuJu Watkins' Nike LeBron shoes drop this week.

The Nike Zoom Field Jaxx "Leche Blue" colorway is marked down online.

The Air Jordan 4 "Toro Bravo" colorway drops on May 30.

Grant Hill explained why he signed with FILA over Nike.

News

Former NBA All-Star Grant Hill recently revealed the reason why he signed a sneaker deal with FILA instead of Nike.

The Air Jordan 3 "World's Best" colorway dropped on May 15.

News

The Air Jordan 3 "World's Best" colorway is available online at or below the retail price after its release day.

The Air Jordan 3 'Family Affair' colorway.

News

Pictures, pricing, and shopping information for the ten best sneakers discounted as part of Foot Locker's Memorial Day weekend sale.

The City Connect Nike Air Max 1 "Braves" colorway.

Interviews

The inside story behind behind the design process and the heartfelt meaning of the City Connect Nike Air Max 1 "Atlanta Braves" sneakers.

The Jordan Triangle in three debut colorways.

News

Official images, tech specs, and launch information for the new Jordan Triangle basketball shoe.

The Air Jordan 13 "Chicago" colorway has restocked online.

News

The Air Jordan 13 "Chicago" colorway restocked at two retailers more than two months after its release date.

James Harden's tenth signature adidas basketball shoe is marked down online.

News

Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden's tenth signature adidas basketball shoe is 20%-30% off in select colorways online.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant debuted the adidas KOBE 2 "USA" colorway in 2001.

Off Court

Pictures, details, and shopping information for the 10 sneakers that every kid wanted during the 2000s.

Cameron Brink debuted the New Balance P400 Low basketball shoe.

Los Angeles Sparks center Cameron Brink debuted the upcoming New Balance P400 Low basketball shoe.

The Air Jordan 4 "Travis Scott Purple (Friends and Family)" colorway.

Pictures and pricing of the five most expensive Air Jordan sneakers sold in the history of the resale platform StockX.

The PUMA Deviate Pure NITRO launches globally on June 4.

Official images, tech specs, and release information for the PUMA Deviate Pure NITRO running shoes.

The Air Jordan 12 "Bloodline" colorway drops on May 23, 2026.

Official images, pricing, and release information for the Air Jordan 12 "Bloodline" sneakers dropping on May 23, 2026.