Tag: sneakers

HearSee A/V: New Balance 996 Tennis
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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...

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

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

BMF Running: adidas fights poverty with #UltraBoost in 'Runner's Feet' video
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BMF Running: adidas fights poverty with #UltraBoost in 'Runner's Feet' video

By Sandy DoverMay 26, 2015

Without a doubt, the adidas Ultra Boost has created a stir in the athletic footwear community, from businesses to consumers to media -- even BMF Sports' coverage of the Ultra Boost has been well-documented. In...

BMF Gridiron: adidas Snoop Dogg adizero 5-Star 4.0 Uncaged & Gameday Trainer
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BMF Gridiron: adidas Snoop Dogg adizero 5-Star 4.0 Uncaged & Gameday Trainer

By Sandy DoverMay 26, 2015

Snoop Dogg has done so much, it's almost shorting him to call him a "rapper" -- the reality is that the man named Calvin Cordozar Broadus is a 17-time Grammy Award-nominated musician, TV show host/star,...

BMF Exclusive: New Balance Training & Tennis Preview 2015/2016
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BMF Exclusive: New Balance Training & Tennis Preview 2015/2016

By Sandy DoverMay 22, 2015

New Balance has been a leader in athletic footwear (and apparel) for decades now, and as the years have passed, the brand has only grown in prominence and athletic significance. In late March and early...

50 Shades + Oreos = Jordan Spizike 'Cool Grey'
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50 Shades + Oreos = Jordan Spizike 'Cool Grey'

By Piera MonteneroMay 21, 2015

There's one word that sums up my opinion on the Jordan Spizike 'Cool Grey': ILL! I'm not the biggest fan of the Jordan Spizike, but that colorway brings so much heat to this shoe, that...