After his recent announcement that the once defunct Starbury line will be soon recesitated, he took some shots at , specifically, at Nike and Jordan brand for, amongst other things, their high box prices. Specifically, he let loose with his thoughts on MJ. Here is a snippet of some of Starbury’s thoughts: Even Lebron James was not spared from Marbury’s fire. When asked by a Twitter follower about James and his $200+ sig sleds, Marbury shot back with ”He’s a follower not even giving that any energy.…
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Starbury to return to store shelves soon
Former NBA-er and current Chinese Basketball Association baller Stephon Marbury recently announced on his Instagram that his Starbury sneaker line would be brought back from the footwear graveyard. For those who may be unaware, Marbury initially launched his Starbury line in 2006 , they were marketed by Steve&Barry’s and was priced at $14.98 in an effort to make them more accessible to people than other brands with higher price points. The brand was discontinued in 2009 when Steve&Barry’s shut their doors Marbury has taken to social media to proclaim that…
Read MoreJames Harden kicks Adidas in the groin (AGAIN!) at NBA Media Day
James Harden’s signing of a 13 year,$200 million has been extensively covered and well documented. Also extensively covered and just as well documented has been Harden’s inability,or unwillingness, to not wear the competition’s footwear. Once more the Adidas pitchman put himself in the completely avoidable position of being photographed in a pair of Nikes. This time it took place at NBA media day where he took a photograph with teammate Dwight Howard in a pair of Nike Zoom Run the One. Here is the picture: I wonder how he will…
Read MoreIn case you missed out on the “Chicago” Air Jordan I retro…
With its drawing system seemingly testing favorably, Nike is pressing onward with an online launch of the “Chicago” Air Jordan I Retro. If you missed out on the release the first time, this is undoubtedly a welcomed reprieve. Check out this post from from the Nike Store Twitter account:
Read MoreNew Detailed images of the LeBron 13
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Read MoreNike Hyperchase Premium “Solar Blue”
The Zoom Hyperchase is the sneaker most closely associated with Rockets’ guard James Harden when get paid to rock the Swoosh (though he now does so for free, much to Adidas’ chagrin) is set to come to retail. As the name implies, the solar blue hue is the star of this sneaker, as it comprises the entirety of the upper, along with reflective swooshes on its medial and lateral sides. A white speckled midsole and clear outside round out this package. Although there is no stated release date it’s believed…
Read MoreJames Harden steps out on Adidas…AGAIN!!
To most people, adhering to a stipulation not to wear the competition’s gear in a $200 million endorsement deal you recently signed would be easy. Well James Harden is not most people. For the second time in a week, Adidas’ newest pitchman has been spotted rocking the Swoosh. He was spotted in New York City in a pair of of Grey, Black and Orange Roshe Runs. Harden says that he’d ironed things out with the Three Stripes after the previous footwear gaffe but it remains to be seen how Adidas…
Read MoreAir Force One “Chocolate”
This colourway of the iconic Air Force One features a white premium leather with chocolate accenting on the outsole, ankle strap and on the swoosh. Unfortunately, as of the writing of this article, there is no scheduled release for this model stateside, but stay tuned for more information on this model as it becomes available.
Read MoreSOLEcial Studies fall 2015 registration now open
Obsessive Sneaker Disorder’s SOLEcial studies class has paved the way for many people’s entrance into the footwear industry. The 8 week course stretches the participants’ conceptions of the footwear industries and builds a sturdy foundation upon which a career in the footwear field can be built. The registration for the fall session, which commences October 13,2015, is now open. Interested parties can apply here through eventbrite. If you have questions about the class ask away at info@osdlive.com.
Read MoreJames Harden getting those last Air Jordan wears in
Plenty of people wear Air Jordan’s and the other day James Harden was one of them. However as those masses of people do not have major endorsement deals with rival brands as Harden does. Harden was spotted as he came out of a movie theatre wearing some Air Jordans. Although the 13 year $200 million the James Harden signed back in August of this year does not go into effect until October 1, this is such a bad look on multiple levels. The shiny new signing, who will be one…
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