I really like infographics. I really like first-hand information that summarizes something great that’s occurred in history with respect to sneaker culture. That is why Nike putting out an infographic chronicling the Air Force 1 history is noteworthy. Called ‘The Morphology Of The Air Force 1’, this infographic takes you thru the history of the [...]
January 19, 2016
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Ben Berry, Kicks
Designed as a casual sneaker with performance basketball shoe tooling is the new Nike Hyperrev Low EXT. Since the Hyperrev Low EXT looks very much like a lowtop version of the first Hyperrev and nothing like the current edition, this reinforces my belief that the Hyperrev 2015 was really suppose to be Paul George’s first [...]
Kobe Bryant is known to not mix words on the basketball court. Speaking sharply to his teammates is his way of motivation, and that was a habit established very early in his career. This new lowtop Kobe X Elite gets its nickname inspiration from a real nickname Bryant picked up around the league. Called the [...]
During the first NBA Global Games in Africa, Los Angeles Clippers floor general Chris Paul took advantage of the additional eyeballs to give the world its first & best look at his upcoming signature sneaker, the Jordan CP3.IX. While sneakers from Jordan Brand tend to be only checked for if the word “Air” and “Retro” [...]
August 4, 2015
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Ben Berry, Kicks, PE Corner
That new weekend sneaker release you’re looking forward to isn’t that new. It in all probability has been planned between 12-and-18 months ago. Which explains why Paul George has a Player Edition colorway of the Hyperdunk 2014 out. Without ever playing a single NBA game this season in the 2014 Hyperdunk because of injury sustained [...]
The NBA Playoffs are about a month away so the time is ripe for Nike to unveil the updated versions of their premiere signature sneakers for the post season. Take a look at what Kevin Durant, LeBron James, and (possibly) Kobe Bryant will be wearing as part of the 2014 Nike Elite Team sneaker series. [...]
March 12, 2014
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Kicks, Official Releases
July 20, 2012 – Ben Berry Converse moves into the current generation of basketball sneakers with the Converse MVP Mid. The latest performance hoops sneaker from the brand that brought you the All-Star boasts visible Flywire on the toe and a molded upper with spacing on the side panels which provides ventilation. The two Converse [...]
July 20, 2012
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