Tag: kicks

LeBron James highlights 'Rubber City' with Nike #LEBRON12 EXT RC
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LeBron James highlights 'Rubber City' with Nike #LEBRON12 EXT RC

By Sandy DoverApril 23, 2015

This edition of the #LEBRON12, what we know now as the Nike LeBron 12 EXT RC (short for Rubber City), is an homage to Akron, Ohio's heritage as in the rubber and auto industries, and...

The Air Jordan 11Lab4: 'Rain won't stop you!'
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The Air Jordan 11Lab4: 'Rain won't stop you!'

By Piera MonteneroApril 23, 2015

The Jordan "Lab" series means that the silhouette of a Jordan model is getting the materials or patterns of another Air Jordan model. In this case, the Air Jordan 4 Retro has Air Jordan 11...

Jordan Son Of Low 'Turquoise Blue' is 'perfect for summer'
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Jordan Son Of Low 'Turquoise Blue' is 'perfect for summer'

By Piera MonteneroApril 23, 2015

The Jordan Son of Low 'Turquoise Blue' combines all the best features from the numbered Jordans. They have the Air Jordan III shape, the Air Jordan V tongue, the Air Jordan IV back panel, and...

Saucony Originals G9 Shadow 6 Mint Chocolate Chip is not a 'copycat'
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Saucony Originals G9 Shadow 6 Mint Chocolate Chip is not a 'copycat'

By Piera MonteneroApril 22, 2015

Saucony has been putting out well-looking and good-quality retro runner models, making it hard to ignore them. Known for their running performance shoes, they attacked the lifestyle segment with their former models playing the 'revival...

BMF Debut: adidas Ultra Boost by Stella McCartney, The 2015 Ultra Boost Collective
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BMF Debut: adidas Ultra Boost by Stella McCartney, The 2015 Ultra Boost Collective

By Sandy DoverApril 22, 2015

The adidas Ultra Boost is the most dynamic shoe to come along from the brand with the three stripes, and the label is pushing its latest revelation and innovation farther with the help of a...

Reebok Classic Ventilator Day Glo gets messenger treatment in video
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Reebok Classic Ventilator Day Glo gets messenger treatment in video

By Sandy DoverApril 22, 2015

The Reebok Classic Ventilator is one of the best comeback sneakers of the last 12 months, getting multiple makeovers and a glorified co-sign from one of music's best young stars in Kendrick Lamar. Now the...

Nike #KYRIE1 'Home' just in time for #NBAPlayoffs
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Nike #KYRIE1 'Home' just in time for #NBAPlayoffs

By Sandy DoverApril 21, 2015

It isn't much surprise -- the Nike Kyrie 1 -- #KYRIE1 -- has been one of the top models from Nike Basketball this year, and there's good reason for that. Kyrie Irving, the All-Star de...

'I like EVERY SINGLE THING!' on the Air Jordan 7 Retro 'Barcelona Days'
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'I like EVERY SINGLE THING!' on the Air Jordan 7 Retro 'Barcelona Days'

By Piera MonteneroApril 21, 2015

Very quick opinion statement to start: I'm all about this colorway of the Air Jordan 7 Retro 'Barcelona Days'. The two grey tones, the mix of suede and smooth leather, the colors used on the...

Girls' Air Jordan 7 Retro in Court Purple is 'ILL'
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Girls' Air Jordan 7 Retro in Court Purple is 'ILL'

By Piera MonteneroApril 21, 2015

As a person who appreciates sneakers that don't go too wild on colors. I've always been quite happy with the fact that I am a size 8 in men's, a regular size and all the...

Opinion: Air Jordan 13 Retro Low in Navy doesn't 'work at all'
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Opinion: Air Jordan 13 Retro Low in Navy doesn't 'work at all'

By Piera MonteneroApril 20, 2015

This year seems to be the year of the revival of the low models for Jordan Brand. I don't know why because actually the Jordan models don't work at all in their low version. (The...