Category: Sneakers

How would you spend $1,500 on kicks?

Brandon King

When it comes to buying sneakers many of us are turned off because of the lines,raffles,bots, hypebeasts and other hassles you now have to do just in order to acquire a pair of shoes. Even if those are not a deterrent for you, sometimes the funds just aren’t where they need to be. With Jordans, Kobes and Lebrons tipping the retail scale at over $200 a pop, it’s easy to see why people make that financial decisions to pass on releases. So for this fun hypothetical situation, we are going…

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Mark Parker and Nike pay tribute to Kobe with the Kobe 11 Muse Pack

Brandon King

Nike President and CEO Mark Parker credits Kobe Bryant as one of the prime collaborators who helped to make Parker’s goal of delivering the unimaginable to athletes. Their relationship dates back to 2003 with the Huarache 2K4, the first shoe Kobe sported after signing with the Swoosh and shoe Parker had a hand in developing, along with a couple of guys named Hatfield and Avar. The “Black Mamba” is the third installment in the Kobe 11 Muse Pack and it features details inspired by the black mamba.  The Flyknit pattern,…

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When you really want to show off your kicks

Brandon King

Once you get that latest pair of kicks, the next question is how do you store or display them? For some,stacking the boxes in room fits the bill; others like to use shelving systems that range from the basic and utilitarian, to the ever more elaborate and intricate wall setups. If you want to display your kicks in new and interesting manner, HUV may be be able to fill that need. HUV makes use of mag lev technology , which is a suspension method that utilizes magnetic fields to support…

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The Shoes of the Dream Team are up for sale

Brandon King

The decision to first allow NBA players to compete in the Olympic games gave birth to what I feel unequivocally was the greatest basketball team ever, the “Dream Team”. That team, bursting at the seams with hall of famers and was  also instrumental in the globalization of basketball , steamrolled through the games en route to the gold medal. The team, literally, is the stuff of legend and now fans and collectors alike now have a chance to score some major Dream Team memorabilia, namely kicks worn by every member…

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Official Images of the Chicago “City Pack” Air Jordan X Retro

Brandon King

The official images of the “Chicago” model from the Air Jordan X “City Pack” have been released and it is a visually pleasing package.  It derives its look from the city’s municipal flag, it’s white leather upper is complimented by Crimson coloring at the tongue and heel collar.  University Blue is used on on the straps that that traverse the tongue , the lace loops and in alternating stripes with the Crimson on the heel pull tab, and on the outsole. You can try to add these to your collection…

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White/Red Air Jordan XI Low coming back this summer

Brandon King

With its white ballistic mesh upper, varsity red patent leather rand and clear outsole,the white and red Air Jordan XI Low was a very striking shoe that has not seen the light of day since it’s original 2001 release. That is set to change this summer when this XI low makes its long awaited retail return. You can try to get your hands on these when they release June 4,2016 for $170.               Air Jordan 11 Retro Low White/Varsity Red-Black 528895-102 June 4, 2016…

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Nike Kyrie 2 PE to come to retail

Brandon King

This upcoming colorway was worn by Kyrie Irving during the Cavaliers’ opening playoff round sweep of the Detroit Pistons. This shoe features a midnight navy upper with gold accenting featured on the tongue, with the same color on the midsole and outsole, red accents on the heel close out this colorway. This edition of the Kyrie 2 will be available May 19,2016 in limited quantities and will retail for $120.  

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Sports Authority to Shut Down all Stores

Brandon King

          It appears that Sports Authority will be going the way of the dinosaur.   Back in March, the company filed for Chapter 11. At that time, Sports Authority indicated it would close 140 stores and two distribution centers. Saddled with over $1.1 billion and unable to reorganize, the retailer will liquidate all stores and bring its store operations to a close. Closing all 450 stores across the nation is the final segment in the company’s aim to reorganize under Chapter 11 protection.

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Our 33 Favorite Kobe Bryant Moments, Part VI

Brandon King

      We have come down to the final 8 of our Kobe countdown. We have enjoyed bringing you this list and it was a lot of fun debating what moments to include and what order they should be placed. It was an honor getting to see a legend such as Kobe play and a joy rehashing some of these moments.   8. Getting drafted then traded http://youtu.be/eKVpg-rPm-A Hindsight is always 20/20, so I’m not going to go with the lazy take on this one, which would be to lambaste…

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Georgia teen robbed and run over in meet up sneaker deal

Brandon King

http://   The following story out of Georgia is another example of why we here at SneakerShopTalk strongly advise those of you who engage in live meet ups to buy or sell sneakers to exercise some precautions to protect yourselves. Meet in a public place during the day and do not travel alone. Do not let your desire to obtain a certain pair of kicks or to sell a pair blind you from maintaining your safety A sixteen year old Loganville, GA teen told WSB-TV of Atlanta she made a…

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