Ben Atkinson
Ben 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 Hiroshi Fujiwara teases an upcoming Fragment x Nike Mind 001 collaboration on Instagram featuring black upper.
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Ben Atkinson January 11, 2026 Sports Panthers QB Bryce Young arrived wearing Travis Scott x Nike SB Dunk Lows and switched to Air Jordan 11 "Gamma" cleats.
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Ben Atkinson January 11, 2026 Sneakers The Air Jordan 13 OG "True Red" is returning in 2026 with new images showing the classic white and red colorway in pristine detail.
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Ben Atkinson January 11, 2026 Sneakers Atlanta jeweler Icebox created custom diamond-encrusted "AF1" lace dubraes for Lil Yachty's vibrant green, yellow, and orange AF1.
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Ben Atkinson January 11, 2026 Sneakers Nigel Sylvester confirms only the "Red" Brick By Brick Air Jordan 4 will release, shutting down rumors about other colorways.
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Ben Atkinson January 11, 2026 Sneakers Early unboxing of the Nike Mind 001 reveals the awesome neuroscience-based sneaker with 22 new sensory nodes.
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Ben Atkinson January 11, 2026 Sneakers New images reveal the Air Jordan 1 Low "Banned" with special "IMAGINE IF...?" packaging, releasing later in 2026 in classic black and red.
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Ben Atkinson January 11, 2026 Sneakers New detailed images of the Air Jordan 1 Low "Medium Olive" surface ahead of its release date with olive and white leather.
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Ben Atkinson January 10, 2026 Sneakers The Air Jordan 7 returns in 2026 with two colorways releasing in June 27th and September with more specific details coming soon.
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Ben Atkinson January 10, 2026 Sneakers Steph and Ayesha Curry were spotted wearing Air Jordan 6 "Carmine" sneakers, fueling speculation about a potential Jordan Brand partnership.
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Ben Atkinson January 10, 2026 Sneakers The Air Jordan 17 "Doernbecher" finally has a confirmed release date set for 2026, with the iridescent purple sneaker dropping very soon.
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Ben Atkinson January 10, 2026 Sneakers The Nike Air Foamposite Pro "Gym Red" is officially returning in 2026 with a confirmed release date for the all-red iconic colorway.
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Ben Atkinson January 10, 2026 Sneakers Ranking the top 10 Travis Scott Air Jordan 1 Low collaboration and breaking down what makes each signature Travis shoe special.
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Ben Atkinson January 09, 2026 Sneakers New on-foot images showcase the Air Jordan 5 "Wolf Grey" ahead of its February 2026 release date, revealing the grey look.
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Ben Atkinson January 09, 2026
Sneakers Hiroshi Fujiwara Teases Nike Mind x Fragment Collaboration Via Instagram Hiroshi Fujiwara teases an upcoming Fragment x Nike Mind 001 collaboration on Instagram featuring black upper.
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Ben Atkinson 
Sports Bryce Young Wears Travis Scott Dunks, Switches To Jordan 11 "Gamma" Cleats Panthers QB Bryce Young arrived wearing Travis Scott x Nike SB Dunk Lows and switched to Air Jordan 11 "Gamma" cleats.
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Ben Atkinson 
Sneakers Air Jordan 13 OG "True Red" Returning In 2026 With Clean Look The Air Jordan 13 OG "True Red" is returning in 2026 with new images showing the classic white and red colorway in pristine detail.
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Ben Atkinson 
Sneakers Icebox Jewelers Ices Out Lil Yachty's Nike Air Force 1 Lace Dubraes Atlanta jeweler Icebox created custom diamond-encrusted "AF1" lace dubraes for Lil Yachty's vibrant green, yellow, and orange AF1.
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Ben Atkinson 
Sneakers Nigel Sylvester Confirms Only "Firewood Orange" Brick By Brick Air Jordan 4 Nigel Sylvester confirms only the "Red" Brick By Brick Air Jordan 4 will release, shutting down rumors about other colorways.
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Ben Atkinson 
Sneakers Nike Mind 001 Exclusive Unboxing Experience Early unboxing of the Nike Mind 001 reveals the awesome neuroscience-based sneaker with 22 new sensory nodes.
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Ben Atkinson 
Sneakers New Images Surface of Air Jordan 1 Low "Banned" Dropping Later This Year New images reveal the Air Jordan 1 Low "Banned" with special "IMAGINE IF...?" packaging, releasing later in 2026 in classic black and red.
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Ben Atkinson 
Sneakers More Images Surface Of Air Jordan 1 Low "Medium Olive" New detailed images of the Air Jordan 1 Low "Medium Olive" surface ahead of its release date with olive and white leather.
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Ben Atkinson 
Sneakers Two New Mystery Air Jordan 7 Colorways Set To Release In 2026 The Air Jordan 7 returns in 2026 with two colorways releasing in June 27th and September with more specific details coming soon.
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Ben Atkinson 
Sneakers Steph And Ayesha Curry Step Out In Air Jordan 6 "Carmine" Steph and Ayesha Curry were spotted wearing Air Jordan 6 "Carmine" sneakers, fueling speculation about a potential Jordan Brand partnership.
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Ben Atkinson 
Sneakers Air Jordan 17 "Doernbecher" Release Set to Drop Very Soon The Air Jordan 17 "Doernbecher" finally has a confirmed release date set for 2026, with the iridescent purple sneaker dropping very soon.
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Ben Atkinson 
Sneakers Nike Air Foamposite Pro "Gym Red" Receives Release Date The Nike Air Foamposite Pro "Gym Red" is officially returning in 2026 with a confirmed release date for the all-red iconic colorway.
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Ben Atkinson 
Sneakers Ranking The 10 Best Travis Scott Air Jordan 1 Lows Ranking the top 10 Travis Scott Air Jordan 1 Low collaboration and breaking down what makes each signature Travis shoe special.
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Ben Atkinson 
Sneakers Air Jordan 5 "Wolf Grey" New On-Foot Look New on-foot images showcase the Air Jordan 5 "Wolf Grey" ahead of its February 2026 release date, revealing the grey look.
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