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 LeBron James wore the Off-White x Nike Air Force 1 Low "MoMA" during his playoff tunnel walk ahead of a first-round closeout game.
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Ben Atkinson May 03, 2026 Sneakers Every Air Jordan colorway Michael Jordan wore across his six NBA Finals, ranked from the "Last Shot" 14 to the first championship 6.
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Ben Atkinson May 03, 2026 Sneakers The Air Jordan 14 Georgetown PE gives the Hoyas a white and navy colorway with the school's G logo on the collar.
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Ben Atkinson May 03, 2026 Sneakers The Air Jordan 17 Low "Black Patent" releases soon, bringing a full glossy patent leather update to a classic 2002 colorway.
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Ben Atkinson May 03, 2026 Sneakers Nike and Foot Locker gifted all 22,000 employees a pair of Air Force 1s to celebrate their "Find Your Force" campaign.
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Ben Atkinson May 02, 2026 Sneakers LeBron James wore a Nike LeBron 23 Tune Squad PE in Game 6 against Houston, pulling the colorway directly from Space Jam.
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Ben Atkinson May 02, 2026 Sneakers An early unboxing video of the Air Jordan 12 "Bloodline" gives sneakerheads a detailed in-hand look at the all-black build.
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Ben Atkinson May 02, 2026 Sneakers PJ Tucker received an early birthday gift from Travis Scott himself, both colorways of the Pink Pack ahead of the May release date.
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Ben Atkinson May 02, 2026 Sneakers Roman Reigns has shared a closer look at the custom Air Jordan wrestling boots Jordan Brand made exclusively for WrestleMania 42.
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Ben Atkinson May 02, 2026 Sneakers Paolo Banchero arrived at Game 5 of the Magic-Pistons series wearing the Travis Scott x Air Jordan 1 Low "Tropical Pink."
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Ben Atkinson May 02, 2026 Sneakers The Travis Scott x CPFM x Nike Flea 1 has surfaced featuring a reverse Swoosh and earthy colorway, with a 2027 public release expected.
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Ben Atkinson May 01, 2026 Sneakers The Nigo x Nike Air Force 1 Low "Triple White 2GO" is a 50-pair promo sample built on the 2001 Air Force shape.
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Ben Atkinson April 30, 2026 Sneakers The Air Jordan 3 OG "True Blue" returns in full family sizing, featuring restored OG details and the throwback MJ face box packaging.
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Ben Atkinson April 30, 2026 Sneakers Stephen Curry's Sotheby's sneaker free agency auction sold all 81 game-worn pairs, raising millions for the Eat. Learn. Play. Foundation
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Ben Atkinson April 30, 2026
Sneakers LeBron Laces Up One Of The Rarest Air Force 1s Ever Made For Tunnel Walk LeBron James wore the Off-White x Nike Air Force 1 Low "MoMA" during his playoff tunnel walk ahead of a first-round closeout game.
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Ben Atkinson 
Sneakers Ranking Every Air Jordan Michael Jordan Wore During The Finals Every Air Jordan colorway Michael Jordan wore across his six NBA Finals, ranked from the "Last Shot" 14 to the first championship 6.
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Ben Atkinson 
Sneakers Georgetown's Air Jordan 14 PE Just Dropped And It's One Of The Best Yet The Air Jordan 14 Georgetown PE gives the Hoyas a white and navy colorway with the school's G logo on the collar.
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Ben Atkinson 
Sneakers The Air Jordan 17 Low "Black Patent" Just Got A Release Date And In-Hand Images The Air Jordan 17 Low "Black Patent" releases soon, bringing a full glossy patent leather update to a classic 2002 colorway.
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Ben Atkinson 
Sneakers Foot Locker And Nike Just Gifted 22,000 Employees A Pair Of Air Force 1s Nike and Foot Locker gifted all 22,000 employees a pair of Air Force 1s to celebrate their "Find Your Force" campaign.
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Ben Atkinson 
Sneakers LeBron Wore A "Tune Squad" PE To Eliminate The Rockets In Game 6 LeBron James wore a Nike LeBron 23 Tune Squad PE in Game 6 against Houston, pulling the colorway directly from Space Jam.
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Ben Atkinson 
Sneakers Air Jordan 12 "Bloodline" Exclusive Unboxing Video Surfaces An early unboxing video of the Air Jordan 12 "Bloodline" gives sneakerheads a detailed in-hand look at the all-black build.
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Ben Atkinson 
Sneakers PJ Tucker Got The Travis Scott "Pink Pack" Before Anyone Else PJ Tucker received an early birthday gift from Travis Scott himself, both colorways of the Pink Pack ahead of the May release date.
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Ben Atkinson 
Sneakers Roman Reigns Receives Custom Wrestling Air Jordans For WrestleMania 42 Roman Reigns has shared a closer look at the custom Air Jordan wrestling boots Jordan Brand made exclusively for WrestleMania 42.
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Ben Atkinson 
Sneakers Paolo Banchero Pulled Up To Game 5 In Travis Scott's Jordan 1 Low "Tropical Pink" Paolo Banchero arrived at Game 5 of the Magic-Pistons series wearing the Travis Scott x Air Jordan 1 Low "Tropical Pink."
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Ben Atkinson 
Sneakers Travis Scott And Cactus Plant Flea Market Have A Nike Flea 1 Collab In The Works The Travis Scott x CPFM x Nike Flea 1 has surfaced featuring a reverse Swoosh and earthy colorway, with a 2027 public release expected.
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Ben Atkinson 
Sneakers Nigo x Nike Air Force 1 Surfaces With Only 50 Pairs In Existence The Nigo x Nike Air Force 1 Low "Triple White 2GO" is a 50-pair promo sample built on the 2001 Air Force shape.
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Ben Atkinson 
Sneakers Air Jordan 3 "True Blue" Release Details Confirmed The Air Jordan 3 OG "True Blue" returns in full family sizing, featuring restored OG details and the throwback MJ face box packaging.
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Ben Atkinson 
Sneakers Steph Curry's Sotheby's Auction Was Bigger Than Anyone Expected Stephen Curry's Sotheby's sneaker free agency auction sold all 81 game-worn pairs, raising millions for the Eat. Learn. Play. Foundation
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Ben Atkinson