Sneak-a-Peek

The first exclusive colorway of the adidas Rose 3 came in a popular adidas colorway but clearly that was just a taste of what is to come for the latest signature sneaker from Derrick Rose. Already being called the ‘Fresh Prince’ Rose 3, this pair draws its nickname from the colors of the shirt worn [...]

September 12, 2012 – Ben Berry It seems that for the 2012 run of Under Armour basketball sneakers, they have found a winning formula in taking their new running silhouettes and retooling them for basketball. Alongside the upcoming basketball version of the Under Armour Spine, UA will also release the Charge RC in a hardwood-ready [...]

September 11, 2012 – Ben Berry Since Under Armour released the Micro G Torch a few weeks ago, that means the shift from running/training sneakers into basketball is coming for the rest of the year.  The Under Armour Spine was immediately popular with running enthusiasts upon release earlier in the year.  So popular, in fact, [...]

September 5, 2012- Ben Berry Every year Jordan Brand chooses a Retro silhouette or two and makes them the focal selling point of that particular year.  This year it is clear that 2012 belongs to the Jordan IX & Jordan IV.  With the Jordan IX really making its presence felt in the latter half of [...]

September 4, 2012 – Ben Berry For the ’12-’13 NBA season, Carmelo Anthony will be lacing up the Jordan Melo M8 Advance; an updated version of last season’s Melo M8. Here we get to see the ‘Italian Icy’ colorway thru Carmelo’s Instagram account. University Blue-colored Hyperfuse material lays over Cement Grey mesh and has features [...]

August 27, 2012 – Ben Berry During an off-season that has dramatically changed the dynamic of the Philadelphia 76ers, Andre Iguodala left the team for blue-and-yellow pastures in the form of the Denver Nuggets and Andrew Bynum joined the organization. [...]

July 31, 2012 – Ben Berry First was the ZigSlash, then came the ZigEncore, now get ready for the ZigEscape. For John Wall’s third NBA season, Reebok continues his signature sneaker line with the upcoming ZigEncore. With the dramatic jump in performance the ZigEncore had from the ZigSlash; I have high expectations for this sneaker. [...]

July 18, 2012 – Ben Berry adidas has sponsored a lot of high profile players with signature sneakers for as long as I can remember. Arguably the most liked signature series was the one given to Tracy McGrady. McGrady, being a Stripes lifer, exclusively rocked with adidas throughout his entire career and because of that, [...]

July 13, 2012 – Ben Berry There is no doubt in my mind that the recent surge of popularity the classic Foamposite One & Foamposite Pro has been in the last three years is the reason why Nike has decided to revive Penny Hardaway’s Air Penny line. There have already been images of pairs inspired [...]

July 12, 2012 – Ben Berry In the last few years, sneaker nicknames have become out of control. Its getting to the point where companies themselves are promoting the unofficial nicknames themselves. [...]