Zack Schlemmer 
April has kicked off with another full Academy of new sneaker stories, and we’re here once again to recap all the headlines you need to know. This week you’ll want to know about the upcoming Air Jordan 5 with a metallic gold tongue, the “Command Force” edition of the Nike LeBron 13, the first look at the Under Armour Curry 3, and perhaps the strangest sneaker deal in history. Find all the week’s hottest topics below.
Golden Tongues Coming Soon To The Air Jordan 5
The Air Jordan 5 is apparently getting a golden upgrade with this upcoming colorway. Get your first look here.
Under Armour Unveils New Signature Shoe For MVP Bryce Harper
Reigning National League MVP Bryce Harper now has a signature cleat on the market from Under Armour, who debut the shoe in a golden special edition MVP colorway.
A New Version Of Olympics 7s Is Returning This Year
Jordan Brand apparently didn’t think the original Air Jordan 7 Olympic colorway was enough, so they went ahead and created a whole new version. Will these be better than the ones MJ wore back in Barcelona?
Nike Pairs Old With New In LeBron 13 “Command Force”
If this colorway looks familiar, that’s because it is. The LeBron 13 gets a makeover inspired by the classic Nike Air Command Force. With the Kyrie 2 also getting a Flight Huarache-inspired colorway, will we soon see the KD 8 and/or the Kobe 11 show up in the colors of other classic Nike Basketball shoes?
Nike Brings Back OG Griffey’s In Hall Of Fame Year
It’s only fitting that Nike would bring back Ken Griffey’s most iconic signature shoe during the year he gets inducted into the baseball hall of fame. Look for the “Emerald” colorway to be returning soon.
The Air Jordan 10 “City Pack” Lands In Charlotte
The revamped Air Jordan 10 “City Pack” makes a stop in Charlotte, where the classic sneaker will receive this Hornets colorway in white, purple, and teal.
First Look At The Under Armour Curry 3
This week we got a first look at Steph Curry’s next signature shoe, the Under Armour Curry 3. First opinions have been mixed so far, so take a look and see what you think.
NFL Draft original Signs Unique Shoe Deal With Zappos
NFL original Ronnie Stanley signed a shoe deal with…Zappos? Get all the details on this unprecedented sneaker deal below.
Nike Sends First Lady Michelle Obama A Custom Easter Gift
When you’re the first lady of the USA, sometimes you get custom Easter eggs blazer with sneakers from Nike.
