Sneakers

When You’re Out to Beat The World You Wear All Stars

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Sneaker advertisements are one of my favorite things because it’s the combination of sneakers and great storytelling in its purest form. Even before Twitter imposed 140 character limits on our lives, the challenge of getting your message across in a concise and comprehensive way was the goal for advertising and marketing professionals trying to grab … Read more

My Biggest Sneaker Misses of 2013

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I put together my best of list and left out the shoes I was unable to get because how much does someone really like a shoe if they didn’t get it? That said, there were some really awesome releases that were just too difficult to get my hands on. I don’t really think buying shoes … Read more

My Favorite Sneakers of 2013

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Choosing my favorite sneakers is a monumental task because I really do love sneakers. I also feel differently everyday about what my favorite shoe is, so you can imagine trying to revisit the hundreds that release over the course of a year. 2013 was one of the best years ever for sneaker fans. From collaborations … Read more

adidas, Nike, The Need For Attention and Competition

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Image courtesy of ESPN Chicago Recently there has been a lot of animosity between supporters of adidas and supporters of Nike in the sneaker community. With Derrick Rose’s recent injury, followed shortly after by Iman Shumpert, it was as if supporters and employees of The Swoosh were handed a bottle of lighter fluid while sitting … Read more

The $6 Pickup and My Never Ending Quest

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Over the last few years, my sneaker wish list has changed drastically. Although there are still plenty of classics and retro models that will forever be on my want list, I’ve become slightly obsessed with random player exclusives. Yeah, everyone wants to get their hands on the latest LeBron Heroes/Hardwood, etc, but for myself, the … Read more