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 6 Infrared "Salesman" was restocked online.

Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant's comments about adidas backfired on him.

LaMelo Ball debuted two new colorways of the PUMA MB.05.

The Air Jordan 5 "Wolf Grey" colorway.

News

Official images, pricing, and release information for the Air Jordan 5 Retro "Wolf Grey" sneakers.

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry wears the ANTA KAI 3.

News

Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry has reportedly narrowed down his list of future partners to ANTA and two other sneaker brands.

The Air Jordan 1 "Blue Chill" colorway is discounted online.

News

Online shoppers can buy the Air Jordan 1 Low "Blue Chill" for under $78 during the Nike spring sales event.

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo debuted the Nike Giannis Freak 8 on February 21, 2026.

News

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo gave fans a detailed look at the upcoming Nike Giannis Freak 8 on February 21, 2026.

Stephen Curry at the Rakuten x CANVVS "Art Of The Game" Custom Sneaker Competition.

Interviews

Interview with Stephen Curry on the state of the sneaker industry and his goal of building a new community of creative designers.

Charles Barkley's Nike sneakers are still available online after their release date.

News

NBA legend Charles Barkley's second signature Nike basketball shoe is surprisingly sitting on shelves after the release date.

Angel Reese has unveiled multiple new colorways of her signature Reebok basketball shoe.

News

Angel Reese has unveiled four colorways of her signature Reebok basketball shoe ahead of the Unrivaled and WNBA seasons.

The Air Jordan 1 x Union x Fragment "Black and Varsity Red" colorway.

News

Official images, pricing, and release information for the Air Jordan 1 x Union x Fragment "Black and Varsity Red" sneakers.

The USC Trojans women's basketball team unveiled Jazzy Davidson's signature Nike logo on social media, and it's a hit.

Anthony Edwards and adidas have put together a strong NBA season.

Ranking the top ten players with the strongest year in sneakers halfway through the 2025-26 NBA season.

Ja Morant has more unreleased colorways of the Nike Ja 3.

Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant's Nike Ja 3 has appeared online in a new "Mardi Gras" and "Grizzlies" colorway.

The Nike LeBron 23 "Good Intentions" colorway.

NBA All-Star LeBron James' Nike LeBron 23 "Good Intentions" revisits his infamous decision to leave Cleveland for Miami.