Ewing 33 Hi Gas Mask and Full Body Armor 4 years ago Freehand Profit and I planned on doing a Ewing 33 Hi Gas mask. I wanted to do something out of the norm since at the time most of his mask were from Nikes and Jordans. The red Ewing 33 Hi became of a favorite of mine when it retroed because of the color and the bulkiness. I thought it would make a great mask! So Freehand hooked it up and even added a shoulder piece to it!  (Qoute below from Freehand Profit before doing the full body armor) "The Ewing 33 Hi “Red Suede” Gas Mask is the 84th sneaker gas mask that I’ve created but the very first one to feature an accompanying shoulder harness – a step towards the full body sneaker armor I have plans for. Figgs had sacrificed 2 pairs of his beloved “Red Suede” 33s to my Chopping Block – normally 2 pairs can mean more creative control and a more interesting mask simply because I have more material to work with but the Ewings were plentiful in materials and I found myself with a surplus of materials and a chance to do something I’ve always wanted to do. And being that Figgs and I are 8&9 family, it also gave me a chance to include an 8&9 woven label into the shoulder piece " I told Freehand I wanted to take it a bit further and make some gloves made out of the sneakers as well. He loved the idea and said "I'm gonna make you a whole dam suit of armor!" Lol. I agreed and reached out to Ewing Athletics to see what they could do to help. They've been down with this project ever since and have supplied us with enough pairs to make it happen! The rest is history. We revealed the full body armor at the Bay Area Sneaker in March! While visiting San Jose we figured we'd do a photoshoot, peep the images below! Also make sure to grab the new 8&9 x Freehand Profit Undead 3s collab shirt! "Future stands too close, lumbering over us. An unjust government manipulated by corporate greed falls under its own misdeeds. The country is barren, the population decimated. Biological weapons and a century or so of industrial, consumer and technological pollutants have rendered the air, water and soil unbreathable, undrinkable and barren. Those that live on piece themselves together, fashioning protective gear and filtration masks from what they can find. Rumor has it one “Epocalyptian”, as they call themselves, built a suit of armor as red as the dying sun. After all, the environment isn’t the only thing that’s hostile. The WFPC squads are always on the hunt for “loosies”, and they have a mean trick of sneaking up on Freefolk of Epocalyptia. If you don’t hear them, chances are no one will be hearing from you again.The old man laughs, he didn’t think he’d live to see his prophecy come to be, sure does wish he was wrong." - @FreehandProfit  CLICK HERE FOR FREEHAND PROFIT FULL GALLERY  

2018 Sneaker Con Montreal Sneaker Con is back! This time we're headed to Montreal, Canada! This will be our first time in Montreal, but our 2nd time hitting up Canada for the Greatest Sneaker Show On Earth! We hit up Toronto last year and the love was unreal! We're excited to hit up Montreal and see what's up!  We got a super limited collab tee that will only be available at the Montreal show May 12, 2018! The limited tee is inspired by Fast Money and the art of reselling. It's all about the cash! Make sure you're there super early to reserve yours! We pulled a few for you guys that won't be able to make it, like a handful, so don't expect it to last! You can reserve it below! Check back here for updates and a event recap!   Sneaker Con Montreal Saturday May 12, 2018 12 to 7pm The Palais des congrès de Montréal 1001 Jean Paul Riopelle Pl, Montreal, QC H2Z 1H5 Place Jean-Paul-Riopelle, Montréal, QC H2Z 1H5, Canada

2019 Air Jordan Retro 4 Fire Red Release 2019 will be the year of the Jordan 4 as JB celebrates the 30th Anniversary of the iconic model. The Jordan Fire Red 4 joins the coveted Jordan Bred 4 as two of the most popular colorways to release from the series. We expect this to be a general release and for it to come equipped with the OG Nike Air branding. Stay tuned for more info as it becomes available! Are you ready for this release? Stay tuned for the official 2019 Air Jordan 4 release date for the Fire Red colorway. Let us know what you think in the comments!

2018 Air Jordan Release Dates  2018 is here! Jordan brand will be introducing some new silhouettes, and re-releasing some classic colorways and models!  Below are all the 2018 Air Jordan Releases expected to drop this year!  Which are you anticipating the most? Let us know in the comments and keep it locked here on our blog for updates, detailed pics, release dates and info!   AIR JORDAN MAY 2018 RELEASE DATES Air Jordan 1 Retro High Blue Moon OGColor: Summit White/Blue Moon-BlackStyle Code: 555088-115Release Date: May 1, 2018Price: $160 Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG “Clay Green”Color: Summit White/Black-Clay GreenStyle Code: 555088-135Release Date: May 1, 2018Price: $160 Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG “Yellow Ochre”Color: Summit White/Black-Yellow OchreStyle Code: 555088-109Release Date: May 1, 2018Price: $160 Air Jordan 1 Retro High OGColor: Summit White/Track Red-BlackStyle Code: 555088-112Release Date: May 1, 2018Price: $160 Air Jordan 1 Satin “Shattered Backboard”Color: Black/Starfish-Sail-BlackStyle Code: AV3725-010Release Date: May 5, 2018Price: $160 Air Jordan 3 “Katrina”Color: White/Cement Grey/Black-Fire RedStyle Code: 136064-116Release Date: May 12, 2018Price: $190 Air Jordan Retro 11 Low “RE2PECT”Color: Binary Blue/Sail-Binary BlueStyle Code: AV2187-441Release Date: May 14, 2018Price: $200 Air Jordan 14 “Desert Sand”Color: Desert Sand/White-Infrared 23-BlackStyle Code: 487471-021Release Date: May 15, 2018Price: $190 Air Jordan 1 Rebel “Top 3”Color: White/Black-Varsity Red-Varsity RoyalStyle Code: AT4151-001Release Date: May 19, 2018Price: $145 Air Jordan 1 Rebel “Chicago”Color: White/Varsity Red-BlackStyle Code: AT4151-100Release Date: May 19, 2018Price: $145 Air Jordan 11 “Prom Night”Color: Black/Black-BlackStyle Code: 378037-005Release Date: May 26, 2018Price: $250   Price: $190Air Jordan 2 “Melo”Color: White/Varsity Maize-University BlueStyle Code: 385475-122Release Date: May 2018Price: $190 Air Jordan 4 NRGColor: Black/University Red-Court PurpleStyle Code: AQ3816-056Release Date: May 2018Price: $190 AIR JORDAN JUNE 2018 RELEASE DATES Off-White x Air Jordan 1Color: White/Dark Powder Blue-ConeStyle Code: AQ0818-148Release Date: June 9, 2018Price: $190   Air Jordan 14 “Last Shot”Release Date: June 16, 2018Price: $190 Air Jordan 3 “Mocha”Color: White/Chrome-Dark MochaStyle Code: 136064-122Release Date: Summer 2018Price: $190 Air Jordan 10 “Steel”Release Date: Summer 2018Price: $190 Air Jordan 13 “He Got Game”Color: White/Black-True RedStyle Code: 414571-104Release Date: Summer 2018Price: $190 AIR JORDAN AUGUST 2018 RELEASE DATES Air Jordan 3 FlyknitColor: Black/Anthracite-BlackStyle Code: AQ1005-001Release Date: August 18, 2018Price: $220 AIR JORDAN SEPTEMBER 2018 RELEASE DATES Air Jordan 14 “Candy Cane”Release Date: September 2018Price: $190 AIR JORDAN NOVEMBER 2018 RELEASE DATES Air Jordan 11 “Concord”Color: White/Black-Dark ConcordStyle Code: 378037-100Release Date: November 2018Price: $220 PAST RELEASES AIR JORDAN JANUARY 2018 RELEASE DATES The Air Jordan 1 LA will release alongside the Air Jordan 9 LA to coincide with All-Star Weekend in Los Angeles, California. Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG “LA”Color: Black/Metallic Gold-Summit WhiteStyle Code: 555088-031Release Date: January 10, 2018Price: $160 Adding to Jordan Brand’s original Air Jordan 1 Flyknit lineup, the next release will don the popular “Shadow” color scheme Air Jordan 1 Flyknit “Shadow”Color: Black/Medium Grey-WhiteStyle Code: 919704-003Release Date: January 13, 2018Price: $180 The Levis Air Jordan 4 Collection is set to make its first public debut beginning this month and into All-Star Weekend. Levi’s x Air Jordan 4Color: Denim/Denim-Sail-Game RedStyle Code: AO2571-401Release Date: January 17, 2018Price: $225 The Air Jordan 13 “Olive” to release in January 2018 at select Jordan Brand retailers. The retail price will be $190 USD. Air Jordan 13 OliveColor: Black/True Red-Light OliveStyle Code: 414571-006Release Date: January 20 2018Price: $190   The Air Jordan 18 “Sport Royal” will release in January 2018 at select Jordan Brand retailers. The retail price will be $225 USD.  Air Jordan 18 “Sport Royal”Color: White/Sport Royal-White-Metallic SilverStyle Code: AA2494-106Release Date: January 22, 2018Price: $225   The Air Jordan 10 “Cool Grey” will release in January 2018 at select Jordan Brand retailers. The retail price tag is set at $190 USD. Air Jordan 10 “Cool Grey”Color: Cool Grey/WhiteStyle Code: 310805-022Release Date: January 27 2018Price: $190       AIR JORDAN FEBRUARY 2018 RELEASE DATES   The Air Jordan 1 Retro High Flyknit “BHM” will release this February 2018 for price of $180 USD. Air Jordan 1 Retro High Flyknit “BHM”Color: Black/Lucid Green/University Red-BlackStyle Code: AA2426-026Release Date: February 2018Price: $180 Air Jordan 6 CNYColor: Black/Multi-Color/Summit White-Metallic GoldStyle Code: AA2492-021Release Date: Feb 3, 2018Price: $250 Air Jordan 8 WMNS “Valentine’s Day”Color: Gym Red/Ember Glow-Team RedStyle Code: AQ2449-614Release Date: February 9, 2018Retail $190 Air Jordan 3 NRG “Dunk Contest”Color: White/Fire Red-Cement Grey BlackStyle Code: 923096-101Release Date: February 14, 2018Price: $200 Air Jordan Retro 1 High OG NRGColor: Black/Black-Metallic Gold-WhiteStyle Code: 861428-007Release Date: February 16, 2018Price: $160 Air Jordan 8 OVOColor: White/Metallic Gold-Varsity Red-BlurStyle Code: AA1239-135Release Date: February 16, 2018Price: $225 Air Jordan 8 “OVO”Color: Black/Metallic Gold-Varsity Red-BlurStyle Code: AA1239-045Release Date: February 16, 2018Price: $225 SoleFly x Air Jordan 17 LowColor: Black/Metallic Silver-LightningStyle Code: AJ7321-003Release Date: February 16 2018 The Air Jordan 3 Retro OG “Black Cement” to release on Michael Jordan’s birthday. The retail price tag is set at $200 USD. Air Jordan 3 OG “Black Cement”Color: Black/Cement Grey/White-Fire RedStyle Code: 854262-001Release Date: February 17, 2018Price: $200   Air Jordan 1 Flyknit “RE2PECT”Color: Sail/Midnight Navy-Metallic GoldStyle Code: AH7233-105Release Date: February 23, 2018Price: $180 The Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG “Bred Toe” to release in February 2018 for price of $160 USD. Air Jordan 1 Retro High OGColor: Gym Red/Black-Summit WhiteStyle Code: 555088-610Release Date: February 24 2018Price: $160 AIR JORDAN MARCH 2018 RELEASE DATES Air Jordan 13Color: White/Hyper Royal-BlackStyle Code: 414571-117Release Date: March 3, 2018Price: $190 Air Jordan 3 “Seoul”Color: White/Soar-Atom RedStyle Code: AV8370-100Release Date: March 10, 2018 (Korea) Air Jordan 9 BredColor: Black/Anthracite-University RedStyle Code: 302370-014Release Date: March 10, 2018Price: $190   Jordan made his come back in March 18,1995, as a nod to his first words "I'm back", Jordan Brand will be releasing a special edition Air Jordan 10 Air Jordan 10 “I’m Back”Release Date: March 18th, 2018Price: $190 The Air Jordan 1 Game Royal will be included in a massive Air Jordan 1 lineup from Jordan Brand for 2018. Air Jordan 1 Retro High OGColor: Game Royal/Summit White-BlackStyle Code: 555088-403Release Date: March 24, 2018Price: $160 Air Jordan 3 Tinker NRGColor: White/Fire Red/Cement Grey-BlackStyle Code: AQ3835-160Release Date: March 24, 2018Price: $200 Air Jordan 11 Low “Easter”Color: White/Emerald Rise-BlackRelease Date: March 31, 2018Price: $175 Air Jordan 7 “History of Flight”Color: University Red/White-University RedStyle Code: 304775-615Release Date: March 2018Price: $190   AIR JORDAN APRIL 2018 RELEASE DATES Air Jordan 18 RetroColor: Gym Red/BlackStyle Code: AA2494-601Release Date: April 7th 2018Price: $225 Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG “Shadow”Color: Black/Medium Grey-WhiteStyle Code: 555088-013Release Date: April 14 2018Price: $160 Air Jordan 1 Retro High OGColor: Black/White-University RedStyle Code: AR9880-023Release Date: April 21, 2018Price: $190   Air Jordan 10 “Dark Shadow” Color: Dark Shadow/Black-True RedStyle Code: 310805-002Release Date: April 20th, 2018Price: $190 Air Jordan 11 Low “Cool Grey”Color: Medium Grey/Gunsmoke-WhiteStyle Code: 528895-003Release Date: April 24th 2018Price: $175  Air Jordan 9 “Melo”Style Code: 302370-122Release Date: April 27, 2018Price: $190 Air Jordan 1 High “Pass The Torch”Color: Chrome/White-Turbo Green-BlackStyle Code: AQ7476-016Release Date: April 28, 2018Price: $160  SELECT YOUR SIZE AND SHOP OUR SNEAKER MATCHES BELOW    

Match The Jordan 1 Shadow Release! - Jordan Shadow 1 Outfits! Jordan brand is not playing around in 2018 when it comes dropping some serious heat in the classic Jordan 1 silhouette. We've compiled a list of our best matching streetwear items to help you get the best look! We've go tees, sweatshirts, hoodies joggers and more! All items are limited and will not restock! Peep the outfit grid images below and scroll  to peep the full Jordan 1 Shadow Outfit collection! Be sure to select your size first, then use SHADOW at checkout to save 20% off your purchase! Match the Jordan Shadow 1 Release here! Jordan 1 Shadow Outfits    

8&9 Pop Up at The Link Up Miami: 4/20 Edition We're back with another Pop Up Shop at The Link Up for 420! This time we're doing special discounts off our latest Power and Respect collection! Swing thru early and get the deals! Sip-N-Shop Happy Hour from 7 to 9pm! See you there!   RSVP HERE Date: Friday, April 20th Time: 7pm – 2am (Everyone Free w/ RSVP Before 11pm; $10 After) Place: Macaya Gallery | 145 NW 36th St, Wynwood, FL 33127 Musically Driven By: DJ Bre, DJ Vybz Featuring Art By: @_ArtByTheGoldenGirl_ & @S.O.N.A__ Hosted By: @8and9 - @The_Antisocialites - @ReynaNoriega_ - @PJxUnruly  No Cover w/ RSVP | Sip & Shop Happy Hour From 7-9pm - Different Drink Special Every Hour On The Hour - RSVP HERE

N.O.R.E. and DJ EFN are the Drink Champs. In these episodes the guys drink it up with veteran branding guru Kenny Burns and Roc Nation recording artist, Casanova. The guys talk early Bad Boy, early Roc-A-Fella, lifestyle, branding and curation of the culture.   .   SHOP DRINK CHAMPS MERCH BELOW

Rocky Flight Joggers Spotted on Desus & Mero On the latest episode of Desus and Mero, a contestant knocks himself out on Sri Lanka's Got Talent. Tekashi 6ix9ine beefs with "Cash Me Outside" girl. Jean Grae & Quelle Chris talk new album Everything's Fine.

Reggaeton Star Nicky Jam On Desus & Mero Desus and Mero talk to Nicky Jam about Will Smith being a fan, reggaeton's evolution and resurgence, a wild fan horror story, and how Colombia helped him recover from his lowest point. Desus is rocking the Trapwoods Flannel.

AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR Character Group Posters All-new, eye-popping character group posters showcasing the cast of MARVEL STUDIOS’ AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR. “AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR” opens in U.S. theaters on April 27. Synopsis: An unprecedented cinematic journey ten years in the making and spanning the entire Marvel Cinematic Universe, Marvel Studios’ “Avengers: Infinity War” brings to the screen the ultimate, deadliest showdown of all time. The Avengers and their Super Hero allies must be willing to sacrifice all in an attempt to defeat the powerful Thanos before his blitz of devastation and ruin puts an end to the universe.    Anthony and Joe Russo direct the film, which is produced by Kevin Feige. Louis D’Esposito, Victoria Alonso, Michael Grillo, Trinh Tran, Jon Favreau, James Gunn and Stan Lee are the executive producers. Christopher Markus & Stephen McFeely wrote the screenplay.    

Limited 2018 Sneaker Con Bay Area T Shirt by 8and9 Sneaker Con is back! The latest installment of The Greatest Sneaker Show On Earth takes place in The Bay Area! We're super excited to be back, we always have a great time and the love is overwhelming! With this being the first show of the new year, we had to be sure to bring an all new style for you guys. The all new Bay Area Sneaker Con shirt is inspired by the ancient art of reselling and fast money! Resell is the new retail! This shirt will limited and will sell out quickly! Make sure to get there early so you can secure your size! If you're not able to make it to the show, you can reserve one here on the site, but they will be VERY LIMITED, almost impossible to get so don't sleep! Reserved shirts will ship Tuesday April 3rd!

The Air Jordan 10 “Dark Shadow” The classic Air Jordan 10 Dark Shadow made its debut back in 1994 and later released as part of a Countdown Pack with the “He Got Game” Air Jordan 13 in 2008. Ten years later, Jordan Brand is set to bring back the colorway for 2018. This is probably one of the best colorways in the Jordan 10 model to ever release. Are you looking forward to this release? Stay tuned for dope items to match and let us know what you think in the comments! Air Jordan 10 “Dark Shadow”Color: Dark Shadow/Black-True RedStyle Code: 310805-002Release Date: April 21, 2018Price: $190

Atmos Star-Lord Helmet by Freehand Profit The homie has done it again! Another sick sneaker inspired mask inspired by Air Max Day 2018!  Freehand Profit's 178th sneaker mask is actually not made of sneakers. Inspired by atmos Air Max 1s, the helmet is made on a cast resin Star-Lord helmet and wrapped in luxury leathers and hand sculpted elephant print. See the mask first hand at Sneaker Con Bay Area, and click here for the full gallery via Freehand Profit's website.

2018 Yeezy Release 2018 is here!  Adidas brand will be introducing new silhouettes, and re-releasing some classic colorways and models from the Yeezy collection!  Below are all the Yeezy releases expected to drop for 2018! Which release are you looking forward to the most? Let us know in the comments and keep it locked here Yeezy release info and updates as they become available! adidas Yeezy Boost 700Color: Multi Solid Grey/Chalk White-Core BlackStyle Code: B75571Release Date: March 10, 2018Price: $300 adidas Yeezy Desert Rat 500Color: BlushStyle Code: DB2908Release Date: April 2018Price: $200 adidas Yeezy Boost 700Release Date: JunePrice: $300 adidas Yeezy 500Color: SUMOYE/SUMOYE-SUMOYEStyle Code: DB2966   adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2Color: Sesame/Sesame-SesameStyle Code: F99710Release Date: August 2018Price: $220 adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2Color: Ice Yellow/Ice Yellow-Ice YellowStyle Code: F36980Release Date: 2018Price: $220 Past Yeezy Releases Below

N.O.R.E. and DJ EFN are the Drink Champs. In this part two of two episode the guys talk with Tony Rock, Ras Kass, Charlie Mack and Deric D-Dot Angelettie aka the Madd Rapper. The guys debate ghost writing in hip hop, the difference between MC's and rappers, and a lot more.

Jay Burna "Mine All Mine" ft. Khalil x Alexander Star Jay Burna links with Khalil and Alexander Star to bring us a brand new track "Mine All Mine". The Fort Lauderdale artist is prepping for a brand new project and releases a brand new record. Definitely a radio banger where Jay Burna is letting everyone that a particular girl belongs to him and only him. Check it out and get ready for more music from Jay Burna. Follow Jay Burna on Twitter and Instagram Peep Jay Burna rocking the COD Vintage Hockey Jersey by 8&9. Photo by Sage Causie      

N.O.R.E. Feasts Through NYC with Sean Evans and Charlamagne Tha God | On the Run Eatin' From the streets of Harlem to white-table-cloth dining, N.O.R.E. is on a mission to feast his way through Manhattan. Unsurprisingly, things get a little out of control in the city that never sleeps: Sonny eats every part of the cow, while N.O.R.E. chews the fat with Dipset emcee Juelz Santana. Charlamagne Tha God checks in on N.O.R.E. to make sure he’s eating well, and then First We Feast's own Sean Evans and Miss Info join the crew for one of the city's most iconic street-food meals: Halal Guys on the hood of a car.   .   SHOP DRINK CHAMPS MERCH BELOW

Drink Champs Ep. 117 Havoc, Noyd, L-E-S and Tony Touch N.O.R.E. and DJ EFN are the Drink Champs. In this episode the guys welcome the return or Havoc (of Mobb Deep) along with rapper Noyd, L.E.S., and DJ Tony Touch. The guys talk Prodigy, Pun, and a lot more. Havoc talks new music and a documentary from Mobb Deep, his history with female "friends," AZ's career, Nas writing hits for Will Smith, and more.   .   SHOP DRINK CHAMPS MERCH BELOW

N.O.R.E. Hits Vegas for Weed Fried Chicken and Tomahawk Steaks with Ice-T | On the Run Eatin' The most reckless food show on the Internet heads to the most reckless city in America as N.O.R.E hits Sin City for the Art of Rap tour. After the show, our foul-mouthed host goes off the strip and across the tracks to Black Vegas for the best fried food in the hood. N.O.R.E. gets baked at a weed cooking class before the crew tackles a tomahawk steak with legendary rapper Ice-T. Eventually, the madness winds down poolside at a crab boil with Benzino and Wu Tang’s Raekwon the Chef.   .   SHOP DRINK CHAMPS MERCH BELOW

We talk to Silicon Valley's Jimmy O. Yang about disappointing his parents, his new book "How to American," his jobs with the Harlem Globetrotters and as a strip club DJ, and learning about America from Bruce Bruce. Desus is spotted wearing Longsleeve Paid in Full Tee.