The Tinker designed Air Jordan 3 remains one of the classics in sneaker culture. Nike decided to pull the sketches that Tinker did to design the original from the Vault and release them in their original form. The result is a premium build that retains Nike branding throughout the upper for an interesting take on…
The Jordan 2 was the beginning of luxury for Nike. The shoe featured a premium build and looked like nothing ever created for basketball. The made in Italy design removed the overt bold Swoosh in favor of a minimalist approach. This retro version was supposed to celebrate Black History Month. Instead the lazy design led…
At the start of this video I had a WTF attitude about the Cargo 1. By the end of the video, when I took a closer look at the Cargo 1, I felt like it could be a sleeper. The shoe has a few very interesting details added to the classic retro package. [ebayfeedsforwordpress feed=”http://rest.ebay.com/epn/v1/find/item.rss?keyword=CD6757-100&categoryId1=15709&sortOrder=BestMatch&programid=1&campaignid=5337944803&toolid=10039&customid=aj1cargo&listingType1=All&topRatedSeller=true&feedType=rss&lgeo=1″…
The Air Jordan 14 arrives in a new premium version moving the price from 190 to 200. Is it justified? In this case it is. Unlike the previous SE “Ferrari” version that features in all leather upper, this version takes carbon fiber print throughout the flame design, a blacked out 23 tire pattern and a…
The Season of Her Air Jordan 1 collection featured satin and suede, but it rang up at 145 and arrived in colors that were a bit redundant. The collection was still nice, but the shoes for women that have arrived since then have been game changers. While this SE version of the Mid isn’t a…
The Bloodline (named for the strip of red nubuck under the edge of the folds of leather on the upper) should be labeled Flight because of the statement on the insole and shoe strings: Who Said Man Wasn’t Meant to Fly The shoe feels redundant and this is evident in that as a Black Friday…
The Vapormax Run Utility is an all weather trainer that has a 360 degrees of reflectivity for the early fall and winter nights when you try to get a few miles in. The shoe features a toggle lacing system and ripstop nylon with heat sealed sections for a waterproof pair of Nike’s most cushioned shoe….
The Puma RS Series takes a classic Puma running shoe and brings it into the modern era via a variety of colorways that have made Puma one of the hottest brands in the last two years. The classic running system cushion isn’t made for training, but it is definitely made to get sneaker enthusiasts a…
The KD 12 continues to roll out of the Swoosh although KD won’t see an NBA floor this season. This colorway features a winter ready blue tint and pops of white with a translucent blue glaze outsole. I question whether Nike should be dropping kicks for injured players especially since they have had time to…
The flagship trainer from adidas has been updated with a 360 degree Primeknit conatinment and reinforced weave at the toebox and throughout the upper. The shoe features BOOST cushion and a reconfigured heel counter. This triple black colorway features a painted midsole with a pop of solar orange in the Torsion bar in the midsole….
I visited Nike’s News site to read about the Pendleton x N7 collection released this fall. The information was very insightful and helped to take this release from the realm of commodifying Native American culture to celebrating the heritage of the various nations through design. [ebayfeedsforwordpress feed=”http://rest.ebay.com/epn/v1/find/item.rss?keyword=Air+Jordan+8+N7&categoryId1=15709&sortOrder=BestMatch&programid=1&campaignid=5337944803&toolid=10039&customid=n72019&listingType1=All&topRatedSeller=true&feedType=rss&lgeo=1″ items=”4″][ebayfeedsforwordpress feed=”http://rest.ebay.com/epn/v1/find/item.rss?keyword=Air+FOrce+1+N7&categoryId1=15709&sortOrder=BestMatch&programid=1&campaignid=5337944803&toolid=10039&customid=n72019&listingType1=All&topRatedSeller=true&feedType=rss&lgeo=1″ items=”7″]
Is it possible to make a 100 dollar sneakerboot that captures the classic retro vibe of suede trainers and is rugged enough for light work on the trails? I didn’t think so, but I’ve been wearing the Alpine for about a month now and my only complaint is that it isn’t as stable as I’d…
The OBJ 720 is the best use of the Max Air cushion I’ve seen on any release. It’s price at 200.00 is always a bit much, but it is one of the few Nike drops to utilize suede and leather with multiple overlays and panels that feature 3M. To top it off the comfort is…
The retro 12 arrives in an exciting Game Royal colorway but retains all of the classic elements of the original with a premium construction of pebbled nubuck on the mudguard and soft leather on the rest of the upper. The shoe sits on the translucent sticky outsole with a carbon fiber midsole. It’s a clean…
The LeBron 17 will be a love/hate relationship based on color. The initial ‘oreo’ black/white version didn’t look very good at all. I walked into this LeBron Lakers with a bias. By the time I finished I actually kind of liked the shoe, but not at the 200 dollar price tag. I get that the…
The UltraBOOST was once the flagship of adidas running. In particular the colorBOOST versions were coveted. As adidas has failed to launch a new and innovative cushioning tech BOOST has become expected and this has caused prices to drop. You can find older versions of general release UB at over 50% off in some stores….
The Pharrell Tennis Hu began as a great low price option from the entertainer, but has slowed in sales leading to this Holi Pack release being reduced to almost 70% off at certain locations. Despite being a shoe that references an important spiritual day of celebration for Hindi people, it is a lightweight simple model…
adidas has several models that obviously take inspiration from Yeezy design. The Deerupt is an extremly lightweight slip on sneaker that is made to mimic geometric art. The neoprene sock is an almost one piece design that’s given a small bit of structure with a net bonded to the upper. This muted grey colorway is…
Political issues aside, New Balance has been making incredible moves in the last few years. The company has rolled out a list of sponsored athletes who have won championships and created fans of niche and mainstream sports. They entered the entertainment world and they continued to make some dope sneakers under 100. This 997H is…
The Merrell Ashford Mid Canvas is an alternative to the sneaker boot trend that is taking over athletic footwear. While Nike and Vans are entering the ‘outdoor’ category via hiking boot options, and Timberland still carries the same weight in urban hiking, I a more professional option was available so I set out to find…
The Puma Suede is at the foundation of B-boying and Hip-Hop which means that it is at the foundation of sneaker culture. The shoe may not be held in the same esteem by new sneakerheads, but it should be. This pair celebrated the 2018, 50th Anniversary of the classic Suede and the brand also dropped…
Michael Jordan walked away from the NBA and Nike felt that they needed to celebrate a hall of fame career. They did so by delivering the Retro 10. Jordan returned in the garden and dropped 55 proclaiming, “I’m Back.” The rest is history and in 2015 Jordan Brand went into production on the Retro 10…
