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
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
I came across this vintage sneaker ad through Paper Chasr who posted a link to DefyNewYork in the OSD Group. It’s such a great find. I remember seeing it in Sports Illustrated back when I was a kid, and of course, I’m one of the biggest Chuck Taylor advocates. I think it’s the most widely … Read more
Sometimes I am the luckiest person in the world. When I was a kid I would dream of getting free shoes, and every once in a while it really happens. Converse was kind enough to send me a pair of these limited edition shoes, the First String Standards Pro Leather. This remake of the classic … Read more