Category: LifeStyle

It's more than kicks or sneakers, it's more than designer socks, it's more than the miscellaneous and uncategorizable. It's about giving you an insider's view of what products and the like inform the lives of the distinguished in sports and pop culture. And perhaps, you can be informed in the same way.

Opinion: Kanye West's adidas Originals #YEEZYBOOST 350 'more refined' in 'Pirate Black'
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Opinion: Kanye West's adidas Originals #YEEZYBOOST 350 'more refined' in 'Pirate Black'

By Piera MonteneroAugust 21, 2015

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...

adidas and Leo Messi show you how to 'Unfollow' the greatest
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adidas and Leo Messi show you how to 'Unfollow' the greatest

By Sandy DoverAugust 21, 2015

The message is clear -- to be your best, you can't deny your own strengths and weaknesses. Look to your heroes for inspiration, not to become a replicant. If you have that down, then you'll...

Miami Heat rookie Justise Winslow now striped with adidas
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Miami Heat rookie Justise Winslow now striped with adidas

By Sandy DoverAugust 20, 2015

This is just in from adidas -- Justise Winslow , the star swingman from Duke University and now a member of the NBA's Miami Heat, has just become a partner, and also striped with adidas....

Damian Lillard's #4BarFriday featured in adidas D Lillard 1 Team Pack
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Damian Lillard's #4BarFriday featured in adidas D Lillard 1 Team Pack

By Sandy DoverAugust 19, 2015

The adidas D Lillard 1 Team Pack is giving some uniformity to the shoe that has been praised for its unique individuality and looks since its initial release. As you may know, the signature athlete,...

'I'm the captain now': John Wall talks adidas J Wall 2 debut
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'I'm the captain now': John Wall talks adidas J Wall 2 debut

By Sandy DoverAugust 18, 2015

John Wall , the Washington Wizards point guard and NBA All-Star, has gone through lots of change in the last five years since coming into the league. No. 1 overall draft pick, star rookie, injuries...

Opinion: Packer x Raekwon x Diadora N.9000 “Purple Tape” is best of class
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Opinion: Packer x Raekwon x Diadora N.9000 “Purple Tape” is best of class

By Piera MonteneroAugust 18, 2015

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...

adidas and Joakim Noah get kids fresh going back to school
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adidas and Joakim Noah get kids fresh going back to school

By Sandy DoverAugust 18, 2015

Joakim Noah , an NBA All-Star and center for the Chicago Bulls, has long had a heart for giving his time and energy to people living in the neighborhood of the city, and he and...

adidas Ultra Boost reintroduces itself in Yellow hues
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adidas Ultra Boost reintroduces itself in Yellow hues

By Sandy DoverAugust 14, 2015

As big as adidas' Boost technology has been in its two years of existence on the market, it's steadily improved with clever engineering and the brand with the three stripes has since produced its greatest...

Kris Bryant lights haters on "Fire" in adidas x Champs Sports video
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Kris Bryant lights haters on "Fire" in adidas x Champs Sports video

By Sandy DoverAugust 12, 2015

One thing that athletes know about is doubt and how that affects the way they seek their goals. Kris Bryant of the Chicago Cubs knows all about that, seemingly, from the symbolism found his new...

Opinion: Nike Dunk High Premium SB 'Familia' is 'well-transferred' concept
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Opinion: Nike Dunk High Premium SB 'Familia' is 'well-transferred' concept

By Piera MonteneroAugust 12, 2015

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...