This was a very insightful and powerful article from ndtv.com. It’s perhaps myopically thought that getting jacked and killed for sneakers only happens in parts of the U.S. , but this piece sheds light on the pernicious problem outside of our borders. The sobering part is that it’s ancillary to an even bigger issues in the nations discussed. Be be especially mindful of the words in this article if you travel. Central America: Where Wearing the Wrong Sneakers Can be Fatal
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Men’s UA x Muhammad Ali SpeedForm® Phenom Training Shoes
The deal that The Greatest inked with the Baltimore, MD based athletic company back in February of this year has now added footwear to its lineup in the form of the SpeedForm Phenom trainer. This shoe features a white ArmourVent™ upper with UA branding on the lateral heel , and “THE GREATEST’ across the tongue that sits atop a black midsole. A blue tinted translucent outsole rounds out this performance focused sneaker. You can pick up a pair of the Under Armour SpeedForm Phenom currently here.
Read MoreNike Free Trainer 5.0 College Collection
As the genesis of the college basketball season looms on the horizon, the folks on Bowerman Drive have made sneakers honoring three of college basketball’s legendary programs. Duke, Kentucky, and North Carolina will all have themed versions of the Nike Free Trainer 5.0. The UK version features white and metallic silver coloration for the midfoot and forefoot, with game Royal and deep Royal and “Kentucky Wildcats” lettering wrapping around the heel. It also has “UK” branding on the tongue and the logo is created by lining up the insoles next…
Read More“CP3” Jordan XIII has a release date
The Air Jordan XIII “CP3” finally has a release date. Officially labeled as Black/Suntone-Orion Blue, they will be available November 7,2015 for $200. These were initially a PE for Chris Paul and the hearken back to his time with Hornets. Air Jordan XIII Black/Sunstone-Orion Blue 823902-015 $200.00
Read MoreThe UFC and Reebok: A match not made in heaven
As most fight fans know, the UFC and Reebok signed a six year, $70 million deal late last year. By and large this arrangement has been riddled with problems and ridicule,from not only fight fans , but the fighters themselves. The arrangement has been a colossal flop for both sides, as it has made Reebok appear incompetent and UFC, even more greedy and dictatorial towards its fighters. Fighters have claimed this deal has cost them thousands of dollars, as it no longer allows the 3rd party sponsorships. When longtime cut…
Read MoreRelease Reminder: Air Jordan VIII ” Three Times A Charm”
The Air Jordan VIII returns this weekend in a new colorway that pays homage to the three teams, the Los Angeles Lakers, Portland Trailblazers and the Phoenix Suns, that the Chicago Bulls vanquished in the NBA Finals during their initial triple title runs. The “Three Times A Charm” Air Jordan VIII Retro releases Saturday, October 24th and will retail for $190.
Read MoreNew On Feet Images of Air Jordan OG White/Cement
Since the first images of the Air Jordan 4 OG ’89 White/Cement, the fervor over this 2016 release has been steadily building. Slated for release on February 13,2016 for $220. , these ,of course differentiate from the previous release of this show, have the “NIKE AIR” branding that people go nuts over and the cement tone on this edition is much more in line with the original release. Good luck to all those seeking a pair as these will sell out quickly. Stay tuned for more information on these as…
Read MoreSit down with Josh Pell of Nookiee Sneakers
This is a very good sit-down with Nookie sneakers headman Josh Pell. He offers great insight into how the Ghostbusters shoes came to fruition and drops some breadcrumbs about some upcoming projects. Kudos to inverse for this outstanding interview. Talk with Josh Pell
Read MoreNike Holiday 2015 SneakerBoot Collection
This collection for the 2015 holiday season takes several classic silhouettes and ruggedly refashions them into reflective and weather ready footwear for the fellas and the ladies. The Mens Collection features the Flyknit Trainer Chukka SneakerBoot, the Air Max 95 SneakerBoot, The Lunar Force 1 DuckBoot and the Air Max 90 Sneaker Boot and the Ladies collection consist of the Flyknit Trainer Chukka SneakerBoot, Air Max 1 Mid SneakerBoot, Acorra SneakerBoot, and the Nike Dunk Sky High 2.0 SneakerBoot. Here are the official images of the collection, which will release…
Read MoreKobe X Elite “Commander”
This latest colorway of the Kobe X Elite is inspired by the colors of the Honolulu high school of one Barack Hussein Obama( you may have heard of him, he’s kind of a big deal). This colorway features a black upper with blue lagoon and volt accent peaking out from underneath; a metallic silver Swoosh and commerative branding on the tongue completes the upper’s aesthetic. Blue lagoon takes care of the colorization of the midsole and outsole. You can get your hands on these Kobe X Elites October 14 at…
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