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The NBA playoffs are officially underway, and for sneaker aficionados that means plenty of sneaker heat to lust after. Jordan Brand does its part to satiate (or spark) fans thirst to see what their favorites players are rocking thanks to their PE (player exclusive) kicks for the likes of Chris Paul, Russell Westbrook, Carmelo Anthony […]

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The Complex juggernaut just keep growing. The Complex Media Network has purchased the highly respected sneaker destination Sole Collector.

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Reebok is definitely reaping the benefits of signing Allen Iverson to a lifetime sneaker contract. Two more of A.I. signature kicks, the “Question” and “Answer IV,” have gotten the retro treatment, this time in a “Georgetown” colorway.

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Back in June, Lil Wayne and Supra announced that they would be partnering to create a line of sneakers. Weezy’s line of kicks won’t be officially launched until 2013, but the “No Worries” rapper is already sharing  his design flare to the brand. 

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In a move that makes almost too much sense, Russell Westbrook of the Oklahoma City Thunder has signed an endorsement deal with Jordan Brand.

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Before he was partying it up and aspiring other NBA players to rap, Allen Iverson was an elite college basketball superstar on the verge of entering the coveted club only few have entered and flourished getting his own signature shoe.  With his first sneaker, “The Question” by Reebok, getting a retro release on October 5th, […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 & […]