Sandy Dover

Sandy Dover serves as Managing Partner and Editor-at-Large of Hardwood & Hollywood, which is a content partner with Complex Networks. With the consolidation of his executive and editorial roles as Senior Editor, Leadership Board Member, and Equity Partner of H&H, Sandy has his hands in everything creative, editorial, social, and strategic for the outlet. Formerly of ESPN, SLAM, and Yahoo!, Sandy is a White House-vetted and U.S. Senate-recognized media multihyphenate with extensive, multifaceted work in communications, strategy, and marketing in boutique/startup, corporate, and nonprofit spaces throughout multiple industries, including sports and fashion.

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N'awlins Gumbo: The Nike KD VI Illusion
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N'awlins Gumbo: The Nike KD VI Illusion

By Sandy Dover • January 28, 2014

Kevin Durant's latest shoe is already unorthodox, as far as shoes go. The tongue is off to the side and basically a sheet of thermoplastic textile; it's an ultra-low cut sneaker, befitting of a soccer...

N'awlins Gumbo: The Nike Kobe 9 Elite Maestro
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N'awlins Gumbo: The Nike Kobe 9 Elite Maestro

By Sandy Dover • January 28, 2014

Kobe Bryant's latest shoe is already pretty avant-garde, but now it's getting some New Orleans treatment. A part of the Nike 2014 NOLA Gumbo Collection, his new edition shoe, the Nike Kobe 9 Elite Maestro,...

N'awlins Gumbo: The Nike LeBron 11 Gator King
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N'awlins Gumbo: The Nike LeBron 11 Gator King

By Sandy Dover • January 28, 2014

Well, it's unofficial whether the Nike 2014 NOLA Gumbo Collection is the official 2014 All-Star footwear lineup for the brand's top Nike ballers, but it is known that these pay homage to the city hosting...

Graffiti Bridge: The Nike LeBron 11 'Home'
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Graffiti Bridge: The Nike LeBron 11 'Home'

By Sandy Dover • January 24, 2014

Though they're being called the 'Graffiti' colorway, LeBron James has himself another version of his signature shoe -- the Nike LeBron 11 'Home'. Dating back to seven years before, various shoes in the LeBron series...

BMF Lifestyle: Nike Air Tech Challenge II 'Hot Lava'
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BMF Lifestyle: Nike Air Tech Challenge II 'Hot Lava'

By Sandy Dover • January 24, 2014

Courtesy of Nike: The Air Tech Challenge and the Air Tech Challenge II redefined tennis shoes. The ATC II’s synthetic leather upper allowed it to stand up to the rigorous back and forth, while also...

BMF Lifestyle: Nike Air Trainer 1 PB
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BMF Lifestyle: Nike Air Trainer 1 PB

By Sandy Dover • January 24, 2014

Though this model is specially made to honor the National Football League's 2014 Pro Bowl, the Nike Air Trainer 1 has a unique root to basketball. The first cross-trainer ever commercially and intently made for...

#KOBESYSTEM: The Nike Kobe Prelude VIII
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#KOBESYSTEM: The Nike Kobe Prelude VIII

By Sandy Dover • January 24, 2014

Courtesy of Nike: Sitting atop designer Eric Avar’s KOBE 8 SYSTEM brief as he began designing the shoe: Kobe Bryant wanted a shoe that acted as an extension of his foot, mirroring his quick performance...

Today Was A Cool Day: Air Jordan 10 Retro 'Cool Grey'
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Today Was A Cool Day: Air Jordan 10 Retro 'Cool Grey'

By Sandy Dover • January 24, 2014

The Air Jordan X was one of the most famous shoes of the Air Jordan series. Originally a Nike shoe by name, the Air Jordan X was Michael Jordan’s initial comeback shoe and the precursor...

Hate It Or Love It: The Air Jordan 1 Retro '94
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Hate It Or Love It: The Air Jordan 1 Retro '94

By Sandy Dover • January 24, 2014

Honestly, the Kicks & Sportwear committee (of one) here at Baller Mind Frame doesn’t quite know what to think of the Air Jordan 1 Retro ’94. It seems that the shoe itself takes on different...

BMF Lifestyle: The New Balance 1099 Winter Boot
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BMF Lifestyle: The New Balance 1099 Winter Boot

By Sandy Dover • January 23, 2014

It’s cold. It’s wet. It’s really cold and it’s really wet. The year of the Polar Vortex is upon us, and with no signs of it relenting for finality, ballers gotta be prepared, right? ‘Tis...