Piera Montenero

Piera Montenero is a lifestyle and footwear blogger, especially for sneakers and basketball performance shoes. Besides running her own blog and reviewing Sneakers on YouTube she contributes to Baller Mind Frame. Tweet her @pieraskicks.

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Opinion: Sneakersnstuff x Reebok Instapump Fury OG is 'Perfect'
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Opinion: Sneakersnstuff x Reebok Instapump Fury OG is 'Perfect'

By Piera MonteneroFebruary 26, 2015

Sneakersnstuff did it again! The Swedish sneaker shop joined forces with Reebok to drop another dope collaboration again. The marriage of SNS and Reebok has been successful before and looks to be that again with...

Jordan Brand Extends Outside of Hoops with Flight Runner 2
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Jordan Brand Extends Outside of Hoops with Flight Runner 2

By Piera MonteneroFebruary 25, 2015

Jordan Brand is extending its line of non-basketball shoes and releases another runner -- the Jordan Flight Runner 2. Nothing too wild, it's a runner for everyone who relies on Jordan during non-basketball sports activity....

Opinion: Reebok Classic x Antonia Ventilator Is 'Special'
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Opinion: Reebok Classic x Antonia Ventilator Is 'Special'

By Piera MonteneroFebruary 25, 2015

First of all, can we please take a moment to appreciate the fact that Reebok is releasing another women's sneaker that was born thanks to a collab? Thank you Reebok. Another collaboration is dropping and...

Nike KOBE X 'Blackout': 'I work out until I black out'
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Nike KOBE X 'Blackout': 'I work out until I black out'

By Piera MonteneroFebruary 21, 2015

First of all, how badass is the inspiration for this colorway of the Nike KOBE X 'Blackout'? Said Kobe Bryant , “When I’m really feeling it … I work out until I black out.” I...

Opinion: Air Jordan 4 Retro 'Tech Grey' is Sobering
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Opinion: Air Jordan 4 Retro 'Tech Grey' is Sobering

By Piera MonteneroFebruary 21, 2015

So, the Air Jordan 4 Retro 'Ore-', my bad, 'Tech Grey' is coming at us. One of the most anticipated pairs of shoes to drop, since the sneakerheads got to know about its release, and...

adidas High-Impact Bra Promising For Female Athletes
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adidas High-Impact Bra Promising For Female Athletes

By Piera MonteneroFebruary 13, 2015

I've been active in sports since I was 13. I've played basketball for 10 years and fitness-train now. Even though these type of sports aren't very much comparable, they can be very intensive. Whether I...

Nike KD7 Premium 'Aunt Pearl' Has 'Deeper Meaning'
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Nike KD7 Premium 'Aunt Pearl' Has 'Deeper Meaning'

By Piera MonteneroFebruary 12, 2015

When I take a look around at the people I'm surrounded with, there is almost no one I know who hasn't had cancer in his or her family or peers. The fact that something so...

Opinion: Air Jordan XX Laser Lacks Appeal
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Opinion: Air Jordan XX Laser Lacks Appeal

By Piera MonteneroFebruary 12, 2015

Hands down, I'm not a fan of the Air Jordan XX (and it doesn't change with the Laser edition). Yes, I know that it's a Tinker Hatfield design, and I know that it's some kind...

Nike Skates 'Three Feet High' with Dunk High PRM SB 'De La Soul'
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Nike Skates 'Three Feet High' with Dunk High PRM SB 'De La Soul'

By Piera MonteneroFebruary 12, 2015

After ten years passed since the Nike Dunk Low 'De La Soul' released, Nike is bringing back a high-top version. The Nike Dunk High Premium SB 'De La Soul' comes with a white premium leather/vinyl...

The Nike Air Max Premium Is Jordan-'Bred'
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The Nike Air Max Premium Is Jordan-'Bred'

By Piera MonteneroFebruary 11, 2015

There Nike goes again, adapting a classic Air Jordan colorway to one of the most classic retro running silhouettes the company has to offer. The Nike Air Max 1, which is one of legendary Nike...