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.

Reebok Classic Question Low returns in premium '96 glory
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Reebok Classic Question Low returns in premium '96 glory

By Sandy DoverJuly 24, 2015

1996 was a big year for the NBA. Michael Jordan was back on top of the game, the league draft was a huge success with lots of young star power, and then from that, Allen...

Pacers Unveil "Hoosiers" Inspired Uniforms
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Pacers Unveil "Hoosiers" Inspired Uniforms

By Hardwood and Hollywood StaffJuly 21, 2015

Image courtesy of George Hill/Twitter . In a first-of-its-kind partnership, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios (MGM) and the Indiana Pacers will bring one of the all-time great underdog stories, Hoosiers, to the NBA hardwood, celebrating the film's 30th...

Commentary: Air Jordan 7 Retro 'Bordeaux' sole black or gray?
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Commentary: Air Jordan 7 Retro 'Bordeaux' sole black or gray?

By Piera MonteneroJuly 17, 2015

The following is a fictional representation of what I believe went into the planning of the Air Jordan 7 Retro 'Bordeaux'. Meanwhile, at Jordan Brand global headquarters... Random executive raises hand: "We should stop bringing...

adidas celebrates #X15, #Ace15 cleats with #BeTheDifference LA party
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adidas celebrates #X15, #Ace15 cleats with #BeTheDifference LA party

By Sandy DoverJuly 16, 2015

Few things can make a new thing feel good than the new thing having a party in its honor. In the case of adidas, bringing its new soccer cleat footwear, the X15 and Ace15, meant...

'If it's not blue, it will be': adidas debuts Chelsea Soccer Club Home Blue Kit
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'If it's not blue, it will be': adidas debuts Chelsea Soccer Club Home Blue Kit

By Sandy DoverJuly 16, 2015

There are few things that feel better than wearing a new shirt. It's crisp, it's light, and it's new! Even dark colors are bright in deep saturation when they're new, and the feeling is only...

Former Bearcat hooper reveals 'Shining Star' Air Jordan XX Retro 'Black Cat'
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Former Bearcat hooper reveals 'Shining Star' Air Jordan XX Retro 'Black Cat'

By Sandy DoverJuly 15, 2015

This is basically common knowledge now for Michael Jordan aficionados -- MJ was often called the "Black Cat" amongst his teammates and closest friends in basketball. Of course, complexion and race set aside for a...

adidas Supernova Sequence 8 debuts with STABLEFRAME, BOOST
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adidas Supernova Sequence 8 debuts with STABLEFRAME, BOOST

By Sandy DoverJuly 13, 2015

As the BMF Sports Network has long reported and opined, the adidas BOOST cushioning system is one of the best things to happen to athletic footwear. The first BOOST shoe, the adidas Energy Boost actually...

'Bear' Necessities: adidas adizero Afterburner 2.0 Uncaged Bear
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'Bear' Necessities: adidas adizero Afterburner 2.0 Uncaged Bear

By Sandy DoverJuly 13, 2015

As seems to be the case in recent adidas product, anything Uncaged usually means it's showing an opportunity to be more visually captivating than its more subdued forms. In the case of the adidas adizero...

adidas D Lillard 1 Oakland Rebels celebrates All-Star's AAU heritage
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adidas D Lillard 1 Oakland Rebels celebrates All-Star's AAU heritage

By Sandy DoverJuly 10, 2015

It ain't over 'til it's over -- that's what the adidas D Lillard 1 Oakland Rebels would probably think if it were a sentient being. Celebrating NBA All-Star guard Damian Lillard's AAU roots, the Oakland...

Reebok Classic x Kendrick Lamar Ventilator debuts in RED, BLUE
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Reebok Classic x Kendrick Lamar Ventilator debuts in RED, BLUE

By Sandy DoverJuly 10, 2015

Kendrick Lamar 's involvement with Reebok Classic over the past year has been...distinctive. Literally, the superstar rapper has been the face of the brand for the last 12 months and has produced some very memorable...