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Opinion: Nike Air Max 95 OG reintroduced in right way
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Opinion: Nike Air Max 95 OG reintroduced in right way

By Piera MonteneroAugust 10, 2015

I'm not sure what served as the main inspiration for the Nike Air Max 95 OG's design. The silhouette and the materials are supposed to resemble the human body. While the sole is the spine...

HearSee A/V: adidas #DRose6 Boost Preview Debut
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HearSee A/V: adidas #DRose6 Boost Preview Debut

By Sandy DoverAugust 07, 2015

The adidas D Rose 6 Boost is here. Well, almost. According to adidas, the #DRose6 drops this fall, just in time for NBA training camps to commence, as players from youth to pro leagues begin...

adidas Solar Boost debut blurs line between lifestyle, performance
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adidas Solar Boost debut blurs line between lifestyle, performance

By Piera MonteneroAugust 06, 2015

After adidas introduced the Boost cushioning technology in 2013, it has gained more and more popularity over the last year. With the release of the adidas Solar Boost , the brand with the three stripes...

adidas D Lillard 1 Forestry Edition sources Oregon lumberjack look
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adidas D Lillard 1 Forestry Edition sources Oregon lumberjack look

By Sandy DoverAugust 06, 2015

Damian Lillard , the All-Star point guard for the Portland Trail Blazers, has firmly established himself as one of the elite players in the world with his dynamic quickness and ball skills, and shotgun arm...

Opinion: Nike KD8 is promising performer, 'slight letdown' in design
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Opinion: Nike KD8 is promising performer, 'slight letdown' in design

By Piera MonteneroAugust 04, 2015

Although I love Kevin Durant and his incredible game and talent, the Nike KD8 is a slight letdown. I just don't feel like the design is as innovative and different as the last KD7s. The...

Reebok Classic Furylite Jetsetter debuts, builds on retro heritage
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Reebok Classic Furylite Jetsetter debuts, builds on retro heritage

By Sandy DoverJuly 31, 2015

One of the most important aspects of footwear is often its most underrated and underappreciated features -- the ease of entry. Ease of entry isn't talked about often, but when you're looking to put a...

Boost Experience by adidas brings sole to unbelievers
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Boost Experience by adidas brings sole to unbelievers

By Sandy DoverJuly 24, 2015

We keep saying this, but it's the absolute truth -- Boost has been the best thing that's happened to adidas in its recent history and one of the absolute best things to happen in its...

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...

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...