Day: May 4, 2020

“Infrared” Nike Adapt Auto Max: Official Images

Brandon King

Following in the outsoles of the hyperadapt(running) and the Hyperadapt BB (basketball), the Nike Adapt Auto Max brings their self lacing tech into the lifestyle arena. The light gray mesh upper features four tightening bands across the vamp. The lateral and medial swooshes are in a darker grey and infrared wrapping up the heel with a stylized “Air” appearing in black. The two-tone midsole features a white portion features a doodle pattern before giving way to infrared at the lower portion that also houses the heel Air Max unit. The…

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What happened to Craig Hodges?

Brandon King

Colin Kaepernick is seen as the most recent patron saint for an athlete sacrificing his career to take a stance on the conditions of black people in the United States, however there was an NBA player whose career was ended because he sought to use his platform to try to do some real good for his people and despite him playing, and being a contributor, on the most popular team in the world, you may not have ever heard of him. Over twenty years before Kap took his knee, before…

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Nike donates 30,000 pairs of shoes to hospitals

Brandon King

Having previously assisted with the effort against COVID-19 by repurposing footwear resources to produce PPE, Nike ,in partnership with non-profit Good360, donated 30,000 pair of the Zoom Pulse to hospitals and health care systems in Chicago, Los Angeles, Memphis, and New York City. The Brand leveraged Ja Morant and other members from its roster of athletes to make the announcement. An additional 2,500 pairs will be donated to hospitals across Europe, including Barcelona, Berlin, London, Milan, Paris and in Belgium. The Zoom Pulse was the sneaker Nike released back in December…

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