Tag: footwear

BMF Hoops Debut: adidas D Lillard 1 Take on Summer
Culture of Hoops

BMF Hoops Debut: adidas D Lillard 1 Take on Summer

By Sandy DoverJune 03, 2015

Damian Lillard , the Portland Trail Blazers point guard and NBA All-Star, has accomplished many great things in his three-year pro career, and because of those accomplishments, he's seen his popularity grow and grow throughout...

Commentary: Nike & Jordan Brand N7 Collection shines for a cause
Culture of Hoops

Commentary: Nike & Jordan Brand N7 Collection shines for a cause

By Sandy DoverJune 03, 2015

As an individual who cares deeply for equal rights and right treatment of all human citizens of the world, I can get behind causes that look out for underrepresented communities. Being an American ethnic minority...

HearSee A/V: New Balance 996 Tennis
Culture of Hoops

HearSee A/V: New Balance 996 Tennis

By Sandy DoverJune 02, 2015

The most important attributes of a high-quality tennis shoe are light weight or flexibility, support, durability, and comfort. Without those, you have some combination of a shoe that can feel like a brick, flimsy, tissue-soft...

adidas is 'Built To Win' with MESSI15 debut & video
Culture of Hoops

adidas is 'Built To Win' with MESSI15 debut & video

By Sandy DoverJune 01, 2015

Lionel Messi, also known as Leo Messi, is known to be the greatest active soccer player in the world. His career is such where he is thought by some to be the greatest soccer football...

Commentary: NikeCourt Air Trainer 1 Mid x fragment channels tennis roots
Culture of Hoops

Commentary: NikeCourt Air Trainer 1 Mid x fragment channels tennis roots

By Sandy DoverMay 29, 2015

The Nike Air Trainer 1 is a storied model in the Nike family. It's not a secret -- it was the first cross-trainer, designed by Tinker Hatfield, and it became the blueprint for all other...

HearSee A/V: New Balance Minimus 20v4
Culture of Hoops

HearSee A/V: New Balance Minimus 20v4

By Sandy DoverMay 28, 2015

Training shoes have again become all the rage, after years of bulky trainers that placed a premium on heavy-duty power; today, the training sector of athletic footwear has taken on the revisited trend of 'light...

Commentary: Air Jordan 1 Pinnacle debuts with downplayed distinction
Culture of Hoops

Commentary: Air Jordan 1 Pinnacle debuts with downplayed distinction

By Sandy DoverMay 28, 2015

There's no doubt about the classic elements of the Air Jordan 1 model being everpresent in all of its forms -- and there's been many forms over the years. However, in the debut of the...

adidas Soccer shows 'How To Create A Football Revolution' with #X15
Culture of Hoops

adidas Soccer shows 'How To Create A Football Revolution' with #X15

By Sandy DoverMay 27, 2015

Adidas is sparing no expense in time to show you that it's committed to changed the way soccer football is played and want you to recognize the "Football Revolution" that it's taking place within their...

Commentary: Nike Basketball Elite Series Rose Gold Collection lives up to name
Culture of Hoops

Commentary: Nike Basketball Elite Series Rose Gold Collection lives up to name

By Piera MonteneroMay 27, 2015

The Swoosh is going to show the world that they are No. 1 when it comes to basketball performance gear -- the Nike Basketball Elite Series Rose Gold Collection is insane. First of all, if...

Commentary: Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG 'Varsity Red' returns 'remastered'
Culture of Hoops

Commentary: Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG 'Varsity Red' returns 'remastered'

By Sandy DoverMay 27, 2015

It goes without saying that the Nike Air Jordan I is arguably the most iconic sneaker in basketball history. With all due respect to the Converse All-Star Chuck Taylor, the Air Jordan I changed the...