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Air Jordan 1 Mid White/White-Black 554724-113 | Authentic Verification

Chris Burns6 years ago6 years ago01 mins

Jordan Brand drops another gem in the Mid 1 with this “Tuxedo” version of the classic shoe. The shoe features tumbled leather and suede. While it’s not as plush as the Premium South Beach Mid, the quality isn’t bad for the Mid at all and the look is clean. [ebayfeedsforwordpress feed=”http://rest.ebay.com/epn/v1/find/item.rss?keyword=Air+Jordan+1+Mid++554724-113&categoryId1=11450&sortOrder=BestMatch&programid=1&campaignid=5337944803&toolid=10039&customid=j1tux&listingType1=All&feedType=rss&lgeo=1″ items=”7″]

Nike Air Max 97 Steelers Black/White-Amarillo 921826-008 | Authentic Verification

Chris Burns6 years ago6 years ago01 mins

The Air max 97 remains a fan favorite in the 30 year history of Air Max by Nike. The bullet train design lends itself to creative colors that are both eye catching and the Max Air cushion remains a fantastic ride in terms of comfort. This colorway has been labeled unofficially the Steelers colorway to…

Air Jordan XXXIII Future of Flight AQ8830100 White/Metallic Gold-Black | Authentic Verification

Chris Burns6 years ago6 years ago02 mins

Length: 15 Minutes Topic: This is not a review, it’s a look at the details that can help you verify the authenticity of your Air Jordan XXXIII. Every shoe size comes with a different UPC. In Jordan shoes there are typically QC Stamps and boxes. On this model, because the box is red on the…

Air Jordan 9 Retro Boot NRG Black/Black-Concord AR4491-001 | Authentic Verification

Chris Burns6 years ago6 years ago01 mins

As the cold weather hits, Jordan Brand releases it’s annual stream of sneakerboots to try and take some of the shine from Timberland… and it’s working. This extra rugged Jordan 9s capture all of the classic style of the OG and blends it with an outsole that feels like spikes and nubs on a ice…

Air Jordan 1 Mid GS Black/Cone-Cone-Light Bone 554725-062 | Authentic Verification

Chris Burns6 years ago6 years ago01 mins

The continuous stream of Jordan 1 Mid keeps arriving and they keep selling. This version feels familiar because of the color blocking and has been called the Shattered Backboard Mid. Like a number of recent Mid releases the materials are much better than usual. This one features suede and tumbled leather on this GS sized…

Air Jordan 8 Retro White/Turbo Green 305381-113 ‘South Beach’ | Authentic Verification

Chris Burns6 years ago6 years ago01 mins

The South Beach 8 is one of two 8s dropping this fall. This version is in line with the South Beach 1 Mid which means that it was probably created for a retro Spurs look and Kawhi Leonard, since South Beach on a Jordan doesn’t quite make sense. The shoe arrives with two sets of…

Puma Clyde Court Ocean Drive | South Beach Color for a New Return to Hoops?

Chris Burns6 years ago6 years ago07 mins

Find PUMA Clyde Court Men’s Basketball Shoes and other Mens Basketball at us.puma.com. Source: Clyde Court Men’s Basketball Shoes | Puma Black-ELECTRIC PURPLE | PUMA Basketball | PUMA United States I was in a store today and a guy walked in with Puma on from head to toe. The guy had his young son with…

Air Jordan 5 Retro BCFC ‘Paris St. Germain’ Black/Challenge Red-White | Authentic Verification

Chris Burns6 years ago6 years ago01 mins

Jordan Brand paid to sponsor Paris’ Football Club St. Germain which was a big deal for the Jumpman. In celebration of the deal Brand Jordan released a collection of gear featuring the team logo. This is the black Jordan 5 version which features a translucent outsole with the logo, a heel counter with the logo…

Nike Air Force 1 ’07 LV8 Sport NBA White/Black-White AJ7748-100 | Authentic Verification

Chris Burns6 years ago6 years ago01 mins

The Air Force 1 has been modified in so many ways it would seem that adding something as basic as jersey piping wouldn’t do much. That’s wrong. This NBA version of the classic features the piping found on the sleeves of jerseys and the NBA and AF-1 logos in a holographic placement at the heel….

Nike Air Force 1 ’07 LV8 Utility Black/White-Black-Tour Yellow AJ7747-001 | Authentic Verification

Chris Burns6 years ago6 years ago02 mins

The Utility, NBA, Foamposite Cup, PREM, and a host of other styles make the Air Force 1 the most versatile shoe in Nike’s portfolio. This Utility captures elements of Off-White style in the repurposing of traditional Nike trademarks throughout the upper. The tongue logo has been made thinner and the trademark information normally found on…

Nike Air Flightposite Legion Green/Black-Black AO9378-300 | Authentic Verification

Chris Burns6 years ago6 years ago01 mins

One of the many models associated with KG during his time with Nike, the Flightposite is a lightweight alternative to the Foamposite. It features the futuristic construction and also has a zipped shroud to complete the before its time look of the shoe. [ebayfeedsforwordpress feed=”http://rest.ebay.com/epn/v1/find/item.rss?keyword=Nike+Air+Flightposite+Legion+Green%2FBlack-Black+AO9378-300&categoryId1=11450&sortOrder=BestMatch&programid=1&campaignid=5337944803&toolid=10039&customid=fplg&listingType1=All&descriptionSearch=true&feedType=rss&lgeo=1″ items=”7″]

Air Jordan 1 Mid SE 852542-306 South Beach Turbo Green/Black-Hyper Pink | Authentic Verification

Chris Burns6 years ago6 years ago02 mins

One of the more interesting Jordan 1 Mids featuring a rare SE label. The shoe arrives in a South Beach inspired colorway and has some of the nicest leather the Mid has ever had. The recent success of the Jordan 1 Mid is interesting to watch. With this subtle release Nike has increased the price…

Air Jordan 6 Retro Tinker White/Infrared23-Neutral Grey GS & Men’s | Authentic Verification

Chris Burns6 years ago6 years ago01 mins

The actual name is the Air Jordan 6 Trainer SC II because the shoe was inspired by the Trainer. Sales have been slow initially for this model. The colorway seems muted because of the sail outsole which gives the shoe a worn/older look. The leather is soft, but the Infrared doesn’t really pop. Could this…

Nike Air Max 270 White/White-White AH8050-101 | Authentic Verification

Chris Burns6 years ago6 years ago01 mins

The Air Max 270 seems to be running its course and is no settling down into sale territory. The abundance of colors released have finally led to Nike dropping the Triple White which signals that the brand is preparing to release another model to replace the original 270. This is the triple white colorway and…

Nike PG 2.5 Fresno State Bulldogs BQ8452600 Gym Red/Dark Obsidian-White | Authentic Verification

Chris Burns6 years ago6 years ago01 mins

The PG 2.5 arrives in a colorway that would make Fashawn proud. The Fesno State colorway features all of the standard cues of the PG series, but adds a varsity stripe up the heel counter and a Bulldog logo on the tongue. The shoe looks dark enough that it could pass for black where the…

adidas EQT Support 93/17 Red Carpet Pack cblack/cblack/cblack CQ2394 | Authentic Verification

Chris Burns6 years ago6 years ago01 mins

Talk about a shoe that died a quick death for adidas, but really shouldn’t have… the 93/17 fused the past to the present with an ample amount of BOOST in the outsole and premium materials on the upper including suede and leather with Primeknit. This version is from the Red Carpet Pack which features a…

adidas Ultra BOOST 4.0 grey/mint/white CP9251 | Authentic Verification

Chris Burns6 years ago6 years ago01 mins

This Ultra BOOST model is called Navy on some sites, but I don’t see it. The upper is a smoky grey with hits of teal/mint throughout the Primeknit. The super comfortable BOOST/Continental Rubber combination remains a constant for comfort. [ebayfeedsforwordpress feed=”http://rest.ebay.com/epn/v1/find/item.rss?keyword=adidas+Ultra+BOOST+4.0+CP9251&categoryId1=11450&sortOrder=BestMatch&programid=1&campaignid=5337944803&toolid=10039&customid=ub4mint&listingType1=All&descriptionSearch=true&feedType=rss&lgeo=1″ items=”7″]

adidas UltraBOOST 4.0 Cookies and Cream BB6179 | Authentic Verification

Chris Burns6 years ago6 years ago01 mins

The adidas UltraBOOST remains one of the best shoes made as a general release. The super bouncy ride is solid running performer and comfortable in daily wear. The style remains a new classic although for many the UB has fallen off. This cookies & cream colorway is eye catching and features a layer of rugged…

Nike Classic Cortez Shark Low SP White/White-Black 810135-110 | Authentic Verification

Chris Burns6 years ago6 years ago01 mins

This more premium version of the Classic Cortez features a shark tooth outsole with a strip of suede and it’s leather lined. There are elements of Abloh design with the written details on the shoe and the insole is also leather. [ebayfeedsforwordpress feed=”http://rest.ebay.com/epn/v1/find/item.rss?keyword=Nike+Classic+Cortez+Shark+Low+SP+White%2FWhite-Black+810135-110&categoryId1=11450&sortOrder=BestMatch&programid=1&campaignid=5337944803&toolid=10039&customid=cortezshark&listingType1=All&feedType=rss&lgeo=1″ items=”7″]

Q & A with CODDI™ Footwear’s Matthew Walters: New Footwear Company Challenges | Project + Exec

Chris Burns6 years ago6 years ago017 mins

Originally named Atlas18, CODDI™ is the brainchild of Pensole graduate, Matthew Walters. Matt developed footwear for Under Armour before taking the extremely difficult dive into brand ownership. I realize how difficult this is so I had to take the time to ask a few questions. This Project + Exec will give you some insight into…

Insider Ties Episode 130 | Kawhi Hasnt Signed Yet but Chino and Under Armour Actually Works

Chris Burns6 years ago6 years ago01 mins

1:18 In this episode I do a really quick discussion on why I haven’t written or talked about the Kawhi to New Balance talk. Since Jordan Brand has the right to match this isn’t over, until I see New Balance actually tell us that this is a done deal. I show you that New Balance…

Nike React Element 55 Black/White BQ6166-003 | Authentic Verification

Chris Burns6 years ago6 years ago01 mins

Another close up look at the React Element 55. The lifestyle shoe from Nike sports a stack of React Cushioning and a lightweight, unstructured upper. Ringing up at 130.00 right behind the Odyssey, it is the cheapest model to arrive featuring Nike’s new cushioning system. [ebayfeedsforwordpress feed=”http://rest.ebay.com/epn/v1/find/item.rss?keyword=Nike+React+Element+55+Black+White&categoryId1=11450&sortOrder=BestMatch&programid=1&campaignid=5337944803&toolid=10039&customid=55bw&listingType1=All&feedType=rss&lgeo=1″ items=”7″]