Whether it’s when discussing music or sneakers, the word “classic” gets thrown around way too easily. But when it comes to describing the Nike Air Trainer 1, it’s a perfectly apropos adjective. The “Chlorophyll” colorway (with white, black and neutral grey) of the shoe famously worn by Bo Jackson (and infamously rocked by John McEnroe) is […]
Last month, Lil Wayne announced that he partnered with Supra to release a line of sneakers. The collection that is being “inspired and overseen” by the YMCMB rapper isn’t here just yet, but Tunechi is already sporting their kicks. Supra has dropped a “London Pack” of footwear that pays homage to the upcoming 2012 Summer […]
One “Linsanity” inspiring run with the New York Knicks and Jeremy Lin is about to cash in with a hefty contract. The Taiwanese-American point guard already has more specialty edition kicks than the average NBA player, too. The Nike Air Force 1 “Jeremy Lin” edition is available, but hurry if you want to cop since […]
Besides directing and producing films, like the upcoming Red Hook Summer, Spike Lee gets a lot of kicks. Plenty of exclusive joints you will never get your hands on, too. Like these special Spike Lee edition Nike Air Foamposite Ones that he felt the need to stunt with by posting pics of them on his […]
If you’re even passingly familiar with Killer Mike, you know he is a sneaker aficionado. The Atlanta rapper takes the long and pragmatic view when it comes to outrageous sneaker lines and violence that has marred recent releases. “When I was 17, 18, kids were dieing in the streets over sneakers and Starter jackets,” Killer […]
Adi Dassler formed adidas in Germany and sponsored the first ever Black athlete in the 1936 Summer Olympics when Jesse Owens shattered Hitler’s theories about the Aryan’s athletic superiority. Adidas has been a world leader in athletic gear and sportswear and since 1948 the brand has been involved in sports as diverse as track & […]
Raekwon New Balance Promo Video Wu Tang Clan’s Raekwon teams up with New Balance sneakers for a new campaign, as the rap legend talks about Hip-Hop’s love affair with NB kicks. Rae and DJ Mars also take viewers on a shopping spree through some of New York’s famous sneaker spots. Watch Raekwon’s promo vid here: […]
London rapper Dizzee Rascal recently dropped his fourth album, Tongue N’ Cheek and it’s charming the fans already. Things can’t get better for him. His new album already has three number-one hits “Dance Wiv Me,” “Holiday” and “Bonkers”. Now seems like the perfect time for Dizzee to hook up with Nike. Dizzee Rascal’s sneakers are […]
