Category: Sneakers

Stupid Things People Do For Sneakers: FL man caught with 60 pairs of sneakers

Brandon King

Glen Carbon, Illinois is the stage for this edition of Stupid Things People Do For Sneakers, where a Florida man’s sticky fingers has him staring at a burglary charge. An off-duty manager at a local Ross Dress For Less was in the store shopping when she spotted a man, who was later identified as Carlos y. Albelo-Parnau,32, of Miami, stuffing a pair of shoes into a backpack and then exit the store without paying for them. According to a court document, a witness saw Albelo-Parnau get into a car and…

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MEAC football schedule for September 8

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Delaware State (0-1) vs Saint Francis 12 p.m. EST/ Loretto, PA NEC Front Row Morgan State (0-1) vs Akron 3:30 p.m. CST/ Akron, Ohio, Stats/ Radio: WEAA,88.9 FM/ ESPN+ Howard University (0-1) vs Kent State (0-1) 3:30 p.m. CST/ Kent, Ohio TV: ESPN+/ ESPN+ Bethune-Cookman (0-1) vs Virginia University of Lynchburg (1-0) 4:00 p.m. EST / Daytona Beach, FL Stats /Radio: CatEye Network / TV: ESPN3/ ESPN3 Saint Augustine’s (0-1) vs North Carolina Central (0-1) 6:00 p.m./Durham, NC Stats/ Video North Carolina A&T (2-0) vs Gardner-Webb (1-0) 6:00 p.m. EST/…

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Making Kicks Count: Upstart sneaker brand looks to make impact in local community

Brandon King

Davi is new sneaker brand founded by former Nike director Gabriel Williams that seeks to make a difference in its community. I really feel like business should play a key role in supporting the communities that support it. At davi, we always say it, like me and the team, we’re just more than a sneaker company. We really want to build a brand that encourages and empowers people. Williams said in starting this company, he wanted to sell a sneaker that would help the local arts, music, and sports programs.…

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Spurs Dejonte Murray is giving away a pair of autographed kicks

Brandon King

If you are a fan of San Antonio Spurs, Dejonte Murray ,autographed memorabilia or all of the above, then you want to head over to Murray’s Twitter page. The Spurs’ guard announced on there that he is giving away an autographed pair of “Off White” Nike Air FlyKnit Hyperdunk . Giving These Brand New Autographed Nike Air Hyperdunk Flyknit “Off-White” Away To One Lucky Fan Who RETWEETS This! #TeamNike pic.twitter.com/6Zs7wMDgxG — Dejounte Murray (@DejounteMurray) September 6, 2018 Good luck!

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NBA divulges why it changed on court sneaker policy

Brandon King

Last week it was reported the NBA was significantly altering the rules on sneakers. Beginning with the 2018-19 season the league will allow players to wear any color shoes at any point through the season. In providing a rationale as to why the NBA changed course on this matter, NBA Senior VP of Identity, Outfitting & Equipment Christopher Arena had this to SoleCollector: We’ve evolved our guidelines to allow players to display colors on their sneakers that reflect their team colors or any other colors that allow them to express…

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This Nike Air Max 1 is releasing this month

Brandon King

This latest colorway of the iconic Air Max 1 is coming in time for the fall. This Air Max 1 features a tan leather and mesh upper. Black is seen on the lateral and medial branding, mudguard and heel and tongue branding. Mint green finds a home on the tongue, inner and the outsole. A white midsole completes the look of this shoe. This Air Max 1 is expected to release very soon at nike.com and select Nike Sportswear locations. Nike Air Max 1 319986-206 $110 September 2018

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Miles Bridges reportedly inks 4-year deal with Nike

Brandon King

According to The Athletic’s Shams Charania, Miles Bridges, whom the Charlotte Hornets took with the no. 12 overall pick in this year’s NBA draft, signed a four-year endorsement deal with Nike. Charlotte Hornets rookie Miles Bridges, the No. 12 overall pick in the NBA draft, has signed a four-year endorsement deal with Nike, sources tell The Athletic. — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) August 28, 2018 With other 2018 notable draftees Deandre Ayton ( who went no.1 overall), Marvin Bailey III, and Zaire Smith all signing with Puma, it looked like Nike…

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NBA relaxes sneaker color restrictions for upcoming season

Brandon King

ESPN’s Nick DePaula has reported that league sources have confirmed that for the first time in NBA history, players will be allowed to wear sneakers of any color of their choice any time this coming season. The move is apparently part of the league’s continual effort to allow its players to be more expressive on the court ( as long as it doesn’t involve showing legitimate emotion I’m sure). This is certainly a far cry from the NBA’S previous footwear restrictions. Historically, the sneakers had to be 51% white or…

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Making A Difference: Vic Mensa and his organization giving away 13,000 pairs of shoes in response to bait truck fiasco

Brandon King

As news of the CPD’s and Norfolk Southern’s underhanded attempt to use a bait truck sting to put more people in the system, made the national rounds, Chicago native and rapper decided to do something in response. Mensa and his organisation , the SaveMoneySaveLife Foundation, have collected over 13,000 pair of shoes. These shoes will be given away free to attendees at the West Englewood Community Center, which sits on the same block the infamous bait truck was placed. https://www.instagram.com/p/Bmy-r51AQZ2/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link Donations to this cause can be made via SaveMoneySaveLife’s Amazon…

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