Scheduled to drop this May, the black/black/grey/pink Nike Air Yeezy has hit eBay in premature fashion. The Kanye West signature is abounding with premium materials, my favorite being the sturdy faux crocodile print midfoot support strap, that I assure you, does nothing to tangibly improve performance. This yet-to-be released version also offers glow bottoms, perfect [...]

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Released in 1917, the Converse All Star has become a translocal icon for its simple canvas upper, rubberized outsole, and metallic eyelets. Initially sported by Chuck Taylor as a high-performance basketball sneaker, the minimalistic shoe has taken on a more artful role in the past decade, its canvas literally paving a way for artists to [...]

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The timeless Nike Cortez has reachieved global celebrity status recently, as an updated Flywire version of the jogger formed the centerpiece for a Nike Store opening in Taiwan. Technology is good and all, but I’m happy that the ‘Tez has hit shelves in a Nylon “Vintage” hues of orange and blue. The shoe features weathered [...]

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On June 11, 1996, Kobe Bryant was drafted 13th overall by the Charlotte Hornets, then shipped out West to the Los Angeles Lakers. (The rest is history.) Nike is celebrating KB’s short-lived pit stop in Charlotte with a unique white/teal/blue color scheme of the Nike Zoom Kobe IV (4). The model features the draft date [...]

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Growing up, Dwyane Wade evolved his game on the asphalt and in the dimly lit Richards High School gym in Robbins, Illinois, playing for hours in the stifling Midwestern summertime heat. His tireless determination and undying persistence helped him overcome academic issues at Marquette University, leading the Golden Eagles to the Final Four in [...]

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Nearly two weeks ago, Nike launched the second installment of their Future Sole Design Competition. Concocted by Jordan Brand Design Director D’Wayne Edwards, Future Sole is open to aspiring artists between the ages of 14-19. Renderings from entrants are evaluated by the voting public and some of Jordan Brand and the Swoosh’s top flight creators. [...]

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Air Jordan collectors rejoice! The Air Jordan Nubuck XII (12) Retro is available for purchase now on eBay. This predominantly black affair is offset nicely by Carolina Blue accents and a white “23″ inscribed on the heel. Thankfully, Jordan Brand stayed true to the original’s material usage and componentry, and the only thing different with [...]

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Inspired by the reflective material offered on the original Air Jordan XIII (13) this latest Nike Air Force 1 (One) utilizes 3M material on its toebox and side panels. The AF1’s predominantly black upper is offset by varsity red laces and white midsole. Japanese retailer LTD is carrying these now, and you can expect them [...]

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Featuring a weave pattern “Straw” upper, this spare black/black/white version of the Converse Jack Purcell has made waves in Asia. The JP lowtop features metallic eyelets and a white midsole for a bit of visual contrast. Up front, the Purcell’s “Smile” toecap reinforcement enhances durability, while “Jack Purcell” is written in cursive along the heel. [...]

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Elements from each of Nike’s classic mid-90s Air Tech Challenge line have been tastefully combined to create the ATC Hybrid. The white-based version of the tennis fusion scored big at retailers earlier this year, and I’m certain that this resonant “Black” variation will meet the same fate. The reissue features a black toebox and lilac [...]

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