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Opinion: adidas Originals Tubular X Primeknit Snake 'subtle and good-looking'
The adidas Originals Tubular X has to be the best Tubular that has released so far! The mid top silhouette has an incredible designer-sneaker feel to it, without trying too hard. Material-wise on this adidas...
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Opinion: Air Jordan 7 Retro 'Marvin The Martian' is not agreeable
I was born in the early '90s which means that I've actually seen Space Jam when it came out, or briefly after that. I get it. It is a classic film, I agree. However, I...
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Opinion: Air Jordan 9 Retro 'Militia Green' is 'quite cool'
The Air Jordan IX is that one numbered Jordan that was released for the first time during Michael Jordan 's first retirement. Like Jay Z, he got bored and came back. So, do I think...
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Opinion: Kanye West's adidas Originals #YEEZYBOOST 350 'more refined' in 'Pirate Black'
Looks like adidas' new favorite song is "Back To Back". (Worst joke ever.) Anyways. The often-spotted adidas Originals YEEZY BOOST 350 'Pirate Black' -- nee #YEEZYBOOST -- is finally releasing and I'm quite happy, because...
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Opinion: Packer x Raekwon x Diadora N.9000 “Purple Tape” is best of class
The collabos and inline releases that Diadora has been putting out lately aren't just a comeback, but a statement! The Italian brand has been showing how good they are at what they have been doing...
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Opinion: Nike Dunk High Premium SB 'Familia' is 'well-transferred' concept
Nike SB teamed up with Minneapolis-based skate shop Familia not long ago to deliver another SB version of the classic Dunk silhouette -- officially known as the Nike Dunk High Premium SB 'Familia'. The story...
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Nike Hyperdunk 2015 has promise of 'loyal little helper'
The Nike Hyperdunk, as a series, is the perfect all-round shoe. It doesn't matter what position you play, you could always ball in a Hyperdunk and it will serve you like a loyal little helper....
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Opinion: Nike Air Max 95 OG reintroduced in right way
I'm not sure what served as the main inspiration for the Nike Air Max 95 OG's design. The silhouette and the materials are supposed to resemble the human body. While the sole is the spine...
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adidas Solar Boost debut blurs line between lifestyle, performance
After adidas introduced the Boost cushioning technology in 2013, it has gained more and more popularity over the last year. With the release of the adidas Solar Boost , the brand with the three stripes...
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Opinion: Nike KD8 is promising performer, 'slight letdown' in design
Although I love Kevin Durant and his incredible game and talent, the Nike KD8 is a slight letdown. I just don't feel like the design is as innovative and different as the last KD7s. The...
