Also known as the “Black Cat”, Nike designer Tinker Hatfield set to design a sneaker that will capture Michael Jordan’s cat-like agility and reflex on the court, without knowing that “black cat” was Jordan’s nickname, the Air Jordan XIII was the last pair to be worn by His Airness on the arena which made him [...]

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The base model itself had many “firsts” already, historian, sneaker heads, and even Rev. Al Sharpton himself can appreciate the historical stature of the Air Jordan III (3) Black History Month. So as the month February approaches to the end this weekend, it also marks the grand finale of the trifecta effort from Nike, Jordan [...]

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With a glimpse, that virtual horn section in our head begins to blare composer John Williams’ The Imperial March. Hand picked by the Emperor himself, the Star Wars‘ Imperial Guards are fiercely loyal to their master, even known to commit fratricides simply because the Emperor commands them to do so. A way to reflect the [...]

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Recall science lessons learned during elementary school, that the vibration of air create sound? UK’s Intercity (publisher of Art & Sole) and customizer Alex Nash, popularly known as Nash Money, materialized that notion into their Sneaker Speakers customs. A promo for Havana Club’s Inspired Ingenuity Competition, where creative types are asked to formulate something unique [...]

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The winter weather got you in a funk? Maybe a smiling pink stuffed animal might lighten your mood a bit. Joining its JS Wings Glow In The Dark and JS Wings Clear, the JS Teddy Bears in Pink from adidas Originals by Originals Jeremy Scott just landed at select adidas Originals retail locations, including WEST [...]

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Okay, with the hoopla of 2011 NBA All-Star Game finally subsided, let us gathered ourselves a bit and see what’s available out there in regard of special All-Star Game releases. Among the numerous Nike Hyperfuse (still available), Max Air (still available), Dave White x Jordan Brand Air Jordan 1 (gone), and Jordan Brand x Casio [...]

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2 part premium leather, a dash of lenticular pattern, and good dose of tennis history, who knew making jam is such a science? Introducing the updated Stan Smith M by designer Kazuki Kurashi for the adidas Originals by Originals Collection. With help from Japanese accessories maker JAM HOME MADE, the upgrades are quite subtle: etched [...]

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A curious expression of creativity happened while designer Kazuki Kuraishi scanned through adidas Originals archive sometime ago. That became the adidas ObyO ZX Mocc, a cross-over of adidas Originals ZXZ ADV running shoe and the favored Moccasin styled work boots seen today. Supple and plush suede, intersected with swatch of premium leather and hint of [...]

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Pristine and untouched since the days of industrial revolution, the misty valley and rolling hills of Darwen, England gave inkling to designer Kazuki Kuraishi upon his recent visit. The result was the Darwen for adidas ObyO Collection. A reinterpretation of the popular ZX 700 running shoes, the Darwen fused elements of traditional hiking boots along [...]

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Often lost in the realm of dueling definitions, youth is neither judged by appearance, mindset, or the degree of vivacity. Rather, youth is a peculiar mix of moments and memories, each framed beautifully in photos by RJ Shaughnessy. A graduate of the prestigious Art Center College of Pasadena, the LA-base photographer’s in-the-moment style transcribed perfectly [...]

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