Serious hikers probably go directly to Salomon for hiking shoes. The Nike ACG line works, but as with anything that is a specialist sport people tend to place Nike in the lower tiers when they consider themselves “serious” about their sport. This Nike Humara ticks all of the boxes in my opinion for a sturdy…
The Air Jordan XXXI was supposed to be a combination of the Air Jordan 1 and the latest numbered model from Jordan Brand. Because the brand utilized an early form of knit/woven construction the shoe lacked panels and shape. The brand forced the shape of the heel patterns through increased knit in areas and they…
In 2014 Nike began playing around with hybrid and alternate versions of the Jordan 1. This Fragment colorway of the hybrid Jordan 1 with a Retro 2 outsole was a model that I think was considered when Jordan broke his foot his second season. The Jordan Wings logo is slightly different and the outsole looks…
Dia de Los Muertos or the Day of the Dead began in Aztec culture and continues to this day. The day allows for the celebration of ancestors. Nike’s decision to celebrate Latino heritage and this day has been a continued theme. While the DOTD lands around the same time as Halloween, the day like in…
The Kyrie 4 N7 pays homage to Kyrie’s mother. She is a member of the Standing Rock tribe of Sioux. As Standing Rock continues to fight for their land to prevent the pipeline, Kyrie made it a point to support the struggle with a considerable donation. Take the time to visit and support Standing Rock…
The Rebel XX in my opinion is inspired by the Yeezy 750. While women’s boots all are designed with the zip element on the medial side, it wasn’t until the Yeezy placed the treatment on a sneaker that the idea of zipper as an enclosure and not to complete a shroud took place. The Rebel…
Founded by Tinie Tempah, What We Wear is a London based contemporary brand inspired by the wardrobe of the modern man. Incorporating timeless British style with modernity, redefining the traditional sports silhouettes. Source: What We Wear Dropping today at whatwewear.com and fillingpieces.com, What We Wear and Filling Pieces reunite to release the limited Iceman Trimix…
While Nike didn’t designate this model as the Dunkman and there isn’t a Volt color assigned, the Dunkman logo shows up on the tongue of the shoe. On the insole a 23/16 logo sits on top of the lion’s head. The shoe is distinctive and the multi-color Battleknit shines. The nubuck heel counter in grey…
The question of the day is, What does the embroidered 74G on the tongue stand for on this golden Retro 18. These have appeared on the court several times this season as Lance Stephenson has been wearing them with the Lakers. The shoe is not one of the most popular models in the numbered series…
I attempted to use my DSLR for this video and it only proved to me that it’s not about the camera, it’s about how you use the camera. This video doesn’t do the Retro 5 Satin justice. The shoe is actually a really solid release from Jordan Brand. It has one of the best midsole…
The Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG is usually one of the most anticipated sneaker releases, but this year during the NBA All Star Game in Los Angeles a version known as the City of Flight dropped and it quickly became one of the worst performing shoes in the history of the Retro 1. It’s…
The Platinum Tint is another addition to the Jordan numbered line up that MJ never wore on the floor. When the shoe released in October 2018 there wasn’t a story around it, or any narrative. On the strength of the Jordan 11 History this model has sold through at a high rate. While there are…
The Platinum Tint is another addition to the Jordan numbered line up that MJ never wore on the floor. When the shoe released in October 2018 there wasn’t a story around it, or any narrative. On the strength of the Jordan 11 History this model has sold through at a high rate. While there are…
The Air Jordan 11 is revered as the best design of any signature shoe. The low cut version isn’t as highly valued, but in some iterations it is magnificent. In the last few years Michael Jordan’s daughter and sons have been privy to the Heir and Heiress models of certain numbered Retros. The result has…
pic above from the manga ‘The Greatest Race” avaialble from New Balance How many more “+” signs do I need to drop in a title? Highsnobiety is one of the best lifestyle blogs in the business. It’s only natural that when a brand not considered by many to be a lifestyle option (except for those…
Almost two years ago I wrote the article below about the lack of sneaker diversity in the closets of new sneakerheads. You Can’t Buy ellesse In The US and This Shows Everything Wrong With US Sneaker Culture I’ve also written about the fact that while sneaker companies and retailers feel that sneaker culture is youth…
“And, when you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it.” — Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist Source: One Day It’ll All Make Sense – Super Heroic – Medium The quote above is from a book that was just as transformative for me as it was for anyone who took the time to read…
Is it a bit gimmicky? Yep. Is it way too futuristic to wear casually? Kind of. If you can’t rock it casually and athletically doesn’t it fall short? Not one bit. The moment I saw the 33 I knew it would be the best shoe to release this year. I know that the cushioning and…
Once you get around the silly spelling of Next Level, there is some real substance here. One of the primary reasons I argue with analysts who promote that brands should focus on athleisure and leave performance products alone is because unlike most analysts, I live and breath sneakers. Sneakers are my primary source of income….
source and images via: https://www.sneakervision.com/2019/01/03/hncok-company-x-sneakervision/ One of the best things about LinkedIn is the sense of community that is fostered around the sneaker industry. I discovered Sneakervision.com, a sneaker site owned and operated by a lady for the ladies and I’ve been an avid reader of the site since. Kenya Heard, the founder of Sneakervision,…
The LeBron 16 hasn’t really striked me as a one of the best designs of the year. It has released in several colorways that I thought about adding to the list, in particular the LeBron 16 King which featured a leopard painted fabric, but ultimately none of the styles resonated with me and made me…
Jerry Lorenzo’s FOG series made the list last year and I never had a chance to hold a pair in my hands. This year thanks to @dasouthmemphian who is crazy popular on IG, allowed me to check out a pair of the coveted shoe while we were shipping at the UPS store. He had 8…
