If you have been watching the Summer Olympics in London, especially Team USA, you have probably noticed the gear the athletes have been wearing on the medal stand. The official supplier of Team USA’s medal outfit we have seen not only very bright footwear but some unique jackets as well. Now this new range of [...]
Nike Basketball gives an inside look at the training, commitment, pride and innovation that fuels the 2012 USA Men’s and Women’s Basketball teams. Men’s players featured include: LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, Kevin Durant, Deron Williams, Andre Iguodala, Tyson Chandler, James Harden and Coach Krzyzewski. Women’s players featured include: Diana Taurasi, Tamika Catchings, Sue Bird and Coach Auriemma. [...]
Although an injury has taken Derrick Rose out of the Playoffs and from representing Team USA in the Olympics we know the star would have been a big addition to the team and has a big chance of being there in 2016. Here we see a special version of the adiZero Rose 773 with some gold [...]
Last week we saw adidas unveil a brand new technology, the adidas Primeknit running shoe, just in time for the Olympics with a limited number available to those in attendance at this year’s summer games. Now the team at miadidas, the customization site where you can personalize your adidas shoes and gear, is giving away [...]
Knit-based running shoes seem to be taking over the world, or so it seems. The adidas Primeknit is the result of three years in the development stages. The adidas Primeknit uses a one-piece upper design, which is the most significant difference between it and traditional running shoes. The key in the design is seamless engineering [...]
More gear with Olympic flavor added to it. HUF shows off their STOOPS pack which is makes a play on the Olympics rings in the form of the graphic seen on tanks, tees, caps and socks. Find yours now directly from the HUF webstore.
Like many other brands A Bathing Ape is celebrating the 2012 London Summer Olympics with some special edition gear. Here we see two limited edition tees done up with the Olympics them on them. The BAPE Head design redone is on one while the other graphic features BAPE’s characters all together enjoying the Olympics. Find [...]
With only a handful of days left until the start of the Summer Olympics, Nike wants to make sure you won’t get lost in London’s underground system. Another ‘London’ inspired Air Max 90 has been spotted donning the translucent sole featuring the map of the system for the site. The upper of the shoe is [...]
Saucony is getting in on the Olympic inspired colorways for the upcoming London 2012 Olympics. They’ve reworked the Saucony Jazz in a handful of colorways dubbed the Medal Collection. The Saucony Medal Collection features colorways of the Saucony Originals Jazz Low Pro in six variations. One colorway inspired by the flag of each of the [...]
As the official sponsor of USA Basketball for the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, Jeep USA partnered Staple to create a capsule collection designed to represent Team USA. “The Believe Collection” consists of 10 collaborations: • Scarf and duffle bag from denim specialist 3×1 • Handmade leather basketball from Leatherhead • Aviator headphones by Skullcandy [...]
Interview with RDQLUS, creator of Connoshoer
At this year’s MAGIC trade show in Las Vegas I had the privilege to finally meet and talk to Steve Gordon also known as “RDQLUS”. I have followed RDQLUS’ work with the famed OSD cast and his own top of the line brand. I was delighted to hear that one of his biggest projects [...]
Interview: Reebok Designer Jeremy Sallee
This last week, we spent some time in Las Vegas for the MAGIC/Project Trade Show. One of the highlights was the media event held by Reebok Classics that brought out some of the creative influencers that are helping bring the brand back to its previous glory from the Nineties, which include Swizz Beatz, Dominique Wilkins, [...]
Behind the Kicks: Ms. Solemate
This week I had the pleasure to chat it up with Ms. Solemate. Hailing from the fresh windy city of the Chi, Ms. Solemate has been in the sneaker community for quite some time. A very genuine and articulate female that lives and breathes this culture. She has an extensive collection of fresh kicks and [...]
Nike Launches the “Air Max Hunt” in San Francisco and New York
Nike gears up for Summer with a campaign involving some reinterpreted Engineered Mesh Air Max styles as part of its limited-edition Sunset pack. To add to the excitement and set fans on a literal run for their dollars, Nike will be introducing them as part of an event, no doubt inspired by the success of their previous [...]
Watch as Chaz Ortiz, Dave Willis and Brandon Westgate visit the world famous Yankee Stadium in epic fashion.
Following from the unveil of his single “New Slaves” and a performance on season ending Saturday Night Live, along with the sighting of all red Yeezy 2′s, Kanye West now shares the official artwork for his forthcoming album entitled Yeezus. Look for more information on this as it approaches it’s release on June 18.
