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Sneaker Update: Nike Alpholution

HG — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 07:35:12 +0000

As Nike continues the hybrids, expect the newest Nike Alpholution to drop July 2009.

Combining the Nike Alpha Force and the Air Revolution, while taking the best parts of each sneaker to produce the Alpholution. Not only a smooth shoe, but the colorway of white/black-teal adds to its beauty. Retail is $100, via Weekly Drop.

Sneaker Update: Air Jordan 11 – 12 Countdown Pack First Look

HG — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 07:27:45 +0000

• Pictures of the Jordan 11-12 Countdown Pack

For Air Jordans fans, this is a long await but its here, a full detailed look at the Air Jordan 11 – 12 Countdown Pack. Back from 2001 is the Air Jordan 11 (XI) Black/Red, and from 1996 is the Air Jordan 12 (XII) Taxi. Retail is $310, and releases 12/26/2008. Via Sneaker Files.

Sneaker Update: Eminem Air Jordan 2 ‘The Way I Am’

HG — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 03:21:51 +0000

•Rapper Eminem teams up with Nike for “The Way I Am” Air Jordan 2

When it comes to exclusive Air Jordans, this hits the mark. Eminem has collaborated with Jordan Brand on the Air Jordan 2, which is entitled “The Way I Am” after his Eminem’s book that is releasing October 21st. We have caught wind that 313 pairs of this Air Jordan 2 will release as a online exclusive. 313 also represents Marshall Mather’s area code in Detroit. Proceeds will go to the Marshall Mathers Foundation. Thanks to Sneaker Files.

Classic Patrick Ewing Adidas Commercial

HG — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 06:40:13 +0000

You might think Patrick Ewing’s goofy grin at the beginning of this Adidas commercial is funny, but even funnier is the fact that I used to dress like that in the 80s. Ewings, stonewashed jeans, and a fly Adidas sweater. ( I had the green and white tennis sweater and the rainbow colored cycling sweater.) In my day, there was nothing like thumbing through the Eastbay catalog and tripping on all the shoes and colors. Troops, FILAs, BKs, good times.

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Air Jordan F5 Headlines Spring Sneaker Releases

HG — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 07:38:20 +0000

Shoe stores across the country are rolling out the latest kicks for sneaker fiends. I’m not a junkie like I was in my youth, but I still remember feeling like the world would end if I didn’t get the newest latest the day they came out.

According to the Daily Herald, the sneaker companies are going retro in ’08. I liked the latest round of basketball shoes, and I’m feelin a couple pair of the sneakers mentioned in the DH story.

I might rock these ultimate throwbacks, Converse’s Black Fives Rens 1933 All-Star:

If I bought these I’d rock ‘em with black laces, but I wouldn’t ball in ‘em. You try to play in these and the only ankles being broken will be yours.

Spring styles for sneakers feel decidedly retro. Courtesy of the Daily Herald

Tags: Sneakers, shoes, Nike, Jordans, Adidas

AI’s THXPHILA vs. Gilbert’s Benihana Hibachi

HG — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 11:08:49 +0000

AI busted out his latest Reeboks in his return to Philadelphia. They look like some wanna be Js but what do I know? I’d go with the white ones over the black unless I could get some in all black… With “PRACTICE” on the side instead of THXPHILA.

A couple of weeks back Slam dropped the pics of Gilbert Arenas’ latest kicks. Agent Zero and Adidas teamed up with Benihana for the Gil II Zero Benihana Hibachi.

Gil’s not shy about voicing his opinion on the looks of his signature shoes. There’s no way in hell he’s happy with these. And what’s up with the colors? The shoes make it seem like he would play for the Rockets.. or the L.A. Clippers. Hmmm.

Tags: sneakers, shoes, kicks, adidas, reebok, Allen Iverson, Gilbert Arenas, THXPHILA, Gil II Zero Benihana Hibachi

WHO HAS THE BEST SHOE: NIKE, ADIDAS, OR STARBURY?

HG — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 10:16:21 +0000

Â When it comes to kicks, I’m a simple man. I rock sneakers and hard bottoms, but I like my shoes to be 1 color.. Usually.. When I feel like living a little, I’ll pick up some Nikes or Adidas with 2-3 colors.Back in the day, when I could still play a little pick-up ball, I liked ballin’ in these the most. Now that I’m old and fat, I’m not gonna be ballin in anything, so I just like looking at the shoes and talkin ish.

LeBron James:
Nike Zoom LeBron V
$140

Kobe Bryant:
Nike, Zoom Kobe II
$130
Carmelo Anthony:
Jordan, Melo M4
$120
Tracy McGrady:
Adidas, TS Lightspeed T-Mac
$100
Dwyane Wade:
Converse, Wade 3
$100
Stephon Marbury:
Starbury, Starbury II Low Top
$15
Ben Wallace:
Starbury, Big Ben
$15 Stephon Marbury and Ben Wallace get the most credit because of the affordable shoe movement, and D-Wade scores the lowest in the design department… And Nike needs to come out with a new ad campaign, “Just Joking”, with those f’n prices.I didn’t put up the KG, Duncan, and Billups shoes because they’re in the Brotherhood, so all of the shoes are basically the same.

For the record, I would rock the Melos and the Kobe IIs (preferably in all black), but not the Kobe IIIs.

Tags: NBA, Shoes, Sneakers, Kicks, Nike, Adidas, Converse, LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, Dwyane Wade