Ben Atkinson
Benjamin Atkinson is a sneaker content writer at HotNewHipHop, where he has been covering the latest sneaker releases and industry news since 2023. With a deep understanding of the sneaker market, Ben regularly reports on exclusive sneaker drops, collaborations, and trends shaping the footwear world. From covering the return of top Nike releases to writing about Travis Scott's famous Air Jordan collaboration, Ben delivers in-depth content for the sneakerhead community. He also brings valuable insights from his former sneaker reselling business, Midwest Soles, which sharpens his expertise on the market. Sneakers No outside brand has touched the Air Jordan 11 in 30 years, and Comme des Garcons just became the one to finally break that streak.
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Ben Atkinson September 03, 2026 Sneakers Foot Locker's Labor Day sale is stacking discounts on Jordans, New Balance, and more, and an extra 25% off code makes it even better.
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Ben Atkinson September 03, 2026 Sneakers Refresh your fall rotation with Foot Locker's top picks, from the classic Air Force 1 to cozy Birkenstock clogs and heavyweight layers.
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Ben Atkinson September 03, 2026 Sneakers This Nike GT Future colorway looks like it was poured from a lava lamp, and it's pulling straight from a shoe out of the early 2000s.
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Ben Atkinson September 03, 2026 Sneakers From licking Air Jordan soles on MTV Cribs to opening a Nike-sanctioned boutique with MJ's blessing, this is Fat Joe's sneaker story.
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Ben Atkinson September 03, 2026 Sneakers The Air Jordan 11 has stayed untouched by outside brands for 30 years, and JAIDE just became the first to actually get one out the door.
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Ben Atkinson September 03, 2026 Sneakers The Air Jordan 11 is heading to the baseball field in all black and gold, and it quietly nods back to a shoe from 2006.
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Ben Atkinson September 03, 2026 Sneakers This Air Jordan 1 quietly ties Michael Jordan's last dance at MSG to the Knicks' championship run, and it hits shelves later this month.
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Ben Atkinson September 02, 2026 Sneakers The Air Jordan 3 is getting reworked for the outdoors with pull tabs and bungee laces, and the changes go further than anyone expected.
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Ben Atkinson September 02, 2026 Sneakers The "Ginger" Air Jordan 16 has never been retroed, and now it finally has a date locked in for a big 2027 release.
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Ben Atkinson September 02, 2026 Streetwear Naomi Osaka's US Open entrance had basketball fans doing a double take, and Allen Iverson himself couldn't stop watching.
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Ben Atkinson September 02, 2026 Sneakers Chris Paul's old Hornets PE never got a real release, and now Jordan Brand is finally bringing it to retail in 2027.
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Ben Atkinson September 02, 2026 Sneakers The Air Jordan 5 "Laney" hasn't retroed since 2013, and now the highly anticipated pair finally has a return date.
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Ben Atkinson September 02, 2026 Sneakers Nike Mind 001 restocks October 1st with Tarp Green, Hemp, and Light Smoke Grey. Here's how to cop before it sells out again.
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Ben Atkinson September 01, 2026 Sneakers Official images confirm the Air Jordan 17 "College Blue" retro for February 2027, returning in its original metal briefcase packaging.
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Ben Atkinson September 01, 2026 Sneakers The Air Jordan 14 "Purple Ferrari" surfaces as an exclusive Jordan Family gift, with reports suggesting only 50 pairs may exist.
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Ben Atkinson September 01, 2026 Streetwear Nike and the NFL's 2026 Rivalries collection drops September 1st, here are our favorite jerseys, sneakers, and outerwear from the release.
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Ben Atkinson September 01, 2026 Sneakers The Air Jordan 4 "Musik" is getting new jewelry-inspired details ahead of its upcoming January 2027 release.
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Ben Atkinson September 01, 2026 Sneakers Steven Victor confirmed the Victor Victor x Nike Air Force 1 "University Red" for this month, limited to just 646 pairs.
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Ben Atkinson September 01, 2026 Sneakers Unreleased Bad Bunny x Adidas Superteam boots surfaced online in 4 earthy colorways, with no release confirmed yet.
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Ben Atkinson August 31, 2026 Sneakers The Air Jordan 14 "Chartreuse" release date moved up to January 9, 2027, marking the colorway's first-ever retro since 2005.
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Ben Atkinson August 31, 2026
Sneakers Official Images Surface Of The Comme des Garcons x Air Jordan 11 No outside brand has touched the Air Jordan 11 in 30 years, and Comme des Garcons just became the one to finally break that streak.
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Ben Atkinson 
Sneakers Labor Day Foot Locker Deals Include An Extra 25% Off On Jordan 1 Lows, Jordan 6, And Nike Socks Foot Locker's Labor Day sale is stacking discounts on Jordans, New Balance, and more, and an extra 25% off code makes it even better.
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Ben Atkinson 
Sneakers Six Fall Essentials To Grab From Foot Locker Right Now Refresh your fall rotation with Foot Locker's top picks, from the classic Air Force 1 to cozy Birkenstock clogs and heavyweight layers.
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Ben Atkinson 
Sneakers Nike GT Future “Varsity Red” Official Look Revealed This Nike GT Future colorway looks like it was poured from a lava lamp, and it's pulling straight from a shoe out of the early 2000s.
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Ben Atkinson 
Sneakers How Fat Joe And Michael Jordan Built One Of Hip-Hop's Greatest Sneaker Stories From licking Air Jordan soles on MTV Cribs to opening a Nike-sanctioned boutique with MJ's blessing, this is Fat Joe's sneaker story.
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Ben Atkinson 
Sneakers JAIDE x Air Jordan 11 Low "Fiberglass" Releases Soon The Air Jordan 11 has stayed untouched by outside brands for 30 years, and JAIDE just became the first to actually get one out the door.
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Ben Atkinson 
Sneakers Air Jordan 11 MCS "Black/Metallic Gold" Gets A Fall Release The Air Jordan 11 is heading to the baseball field in all black and gold, and it quietly nods back to a shoe from 2006.
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Ben Atkinson 
Sneakers Retailer Look At The Air Jordan 1 Low OG "Last Dance At The Garden" This Air Jordan 1 quietly ties Michael Jordan's last dance at MSG to the Knicks' championship run, and it hits shelves later this month.
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Ben Atkinson 
Sneakers Air Jordan 3 "Utility" Confirmed For January 2027 Release The Air Jordan 3 is getting reworked for the outdoors with pull tabs and bungee laces, and the changes go further than anyone expected.
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Ben Atkinson 
Sneakers Air Jordan 16 "Ginger" Receives Confirmed Release Date The "Ginger" Air Jordan 16 has never been retroed, and now it finally has a date locked in for a big 2027 release.
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Ben Atkinson 
Streetwear Naomi Osaka Channels Allen Iverson-Inspired US Open Outfit Naomi Osaka's US Open entrance had basketball fans doing a double take, and Allen Iverson himself couldn't stop watching.
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Ben Atkinson 
Sneakers Upcoming Air Jordan 8 “New Orleans Hornets" Is Inspired By Chris Paul's PE Chris Paul's old Hornets PE never got a real release, and now Jordan Brand is finally bringing it to retail in 2027.
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Ben Atkinson 
Sneakers Air Jordan 5 "Laney" Officially Returning After 15 Years The Air Jordan 5 "Laney" hasn't retroed since 2013, and now the highly anticipated pair finally has a return date.
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Ben Atkinson 
Sneakers The Nike Mind 001 Is Restocking Again And Here's How To Cop Nike Mind 001 restocks October 1st with Tarp Green, Hemp, and Light Smoke Grey. Here's how to cop before it sells out again.
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Ben Atkinson 
Sneakers Air Jordan 17 "College Blue" Returns With Its Original Briefcase Official images confirm the Air Jordan 17 "College Blue" retro for February 2027, returning in its original metal briefcase packaging.
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Ben Atkinson 
Sneakers Extremely Limited Air Jordan 14 “Purple Ferrari” Surfaces Online The Air Jordan 14 "Purple Ferrari" surfaces as an exclusive Jordan Family gift, with reports suggesting only 50 pairs may exist.
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Ben Atkinson 
Streetwear Our Top Picks From the Nike x NFL Rivalries 2026 Collection Nike and the NFL's 2026 Rivalries collection drops September 1st, here are our favorite jerseys, sneakers, and outerwear from the release.
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Ben Atkinson 
Sneakers Air Jordan 4 "Musik" Release Date Confirmed The Air Jordan 4 "Musik" is getting new jewelry-inspired details ahead of its upcoming January 2027 release.
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Ben Atkinson 
Sneakers Victor Victor x Nike Air Force 1 "University Red" Confirmed For September Steven Victor confirmed the Victor Victor x Nike Air Force 1 "University Red" for this month, limited to just 646 pairs.
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Ben Atkinson 
Sneakers Unreleased Bad Bunny x Adidas Boots Surface On Social Media Unreleased Bad Bunny x Adidas Superteam boots surfaced online in 4 earthy colorways, with no release confirmed yet.
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Ben Atkinson 
Sneakers The Air Jordan 14 "Chartreuse" Release Date Just Moved Up The Air Jordan 14 "Chartreuse" release date moved up to January 9, 2027, marking the colorway's first-ever retro since 2005.
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Ben Atkinson