Memory Lane: Vintage Nike Ads

Now that I’m older and able to put it all in perspective, my indoctrination into the shoe game occurred early in life. And, in a lot of ways, I have [...]
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First Look: NBA All-Star 2012 Jerseys

While we don’t know exactly who’ll be wearing them yet, we get an early glimpse at the jerseys for the upcoming NBA All-Star game, which will take place on Sunday, [...]
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Derrick Rose Takes On The Knicks With His Mom In His Heart & On His Feet

Regardless of the NBA’s season’s length, a visit to Madison Square Garden is always a special occasion. Tonight when the Chicago Bulls take on the New York Knicks, Derrick Rose will [...]
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First Look: Nike Sportswear’s Black History Month Collection

For February, Nike prepares for their annual Black History Month releases across the board. Here, we catch an early glimpse of Nike Sportswear’s BHM collection which features both footwear – [...]
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Coming Attractions: David Beckham x adidas adiMega Torsion Flex CC

These adiMega Torsion Flex CC’s? Zesty! Yes, that’s the word we’ll use to describe them. Absolutely zesty. Let’s pray to little baby Jesus in a manger they’re not too terribly [...]
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LRG Spring 2012 Lookbook Featuring Freddie Gibbs

Spring may not be in the air just yet but a pleasant photosynthesis is definitely around the corner. L to the R to the G is gearing up to keep [...]
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Rocksmith’s Spring 2012 Lookbook Video

Jan 31st

Posted by TSSCrew over at The Smoking Section

Rocksmith: “The Rocksmith team headed down to New Orleans for a spring 2012 lookbook video, shot by Lazlo and featuring the team of premiere skate boutique Madsoulz. Their chant of [...]
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Cop: Asics GTll’s & Gel-Lyte lll’s Limited Release

Jan 30th

Posted by Gotty™ over at The Smoking Section

Photos: Angel Gonzalez/Vagrant Sneaker The Kith crew pretty much shit on lock whether the release is a special edition they create or just a limited run they happen to be [...]
The Smoking Section |  Read More |  7 days ago.
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Burn Rubber x New Balance MT580 “Blue Collar”

Jan 30th

Posted by Gotty™ over at The Smoking Section

Thanks to Ro and Rick at Burn Rubber for sending over their latest creation with New Balance, the “Blue Collar” MT580, one of two sneakers set to release as part [...]
The Smoking Section |  Read More |  7 days ago.
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The Raekwon x Mighty Healthy “Unexpected Victory” Tee

Jan 30th

Posted by TC over at The Smoking Section

Are you loving Raekwon’s latest project and want to world to know it without getting a citation for disturbing the peace? Mighty Healthy may just have exactly what you’re looking [...]
The Smoking Section |  Read More |  7 days ago.
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MAJOR x DJ Mars “Where Are You Running To Next” New Era Fitted

Jan 29th

Posted by Gotty™ over at The Smoking Section

MAJOR DC: “We teamed up with Atlanta-based, DJ Mars, who is an internationally renowned DJ, World Famous Superfriends founder & CEO, Smirnoff Masters of The Mix judge, and tour DJ [...]
The Smoking Section |  Read More |  8 days ago.
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Oi Polloi’s “Unicorn Leather” Clarks Wallabee

Jan 27th

Posted by Gotty™ over at The Smoking Section

UK retailer Oi Polloi just released these “unicorn leather” Clarks Wallabees and they’re cleaner than a broke d*ck dog. Distinctly styled in “Dijon” and “Wasabi,” I’m sure Ghost & Rae [...]
The Smoking Section |  Read More |  10 days ago.
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Steals & Deals On Sneakers? KicksDeals.com Has It Covered

Jan 26th

Posted by Gotty™ over at The Smoking Section

Most sneaker buyers don’t do retail. We either end up paying above it to get our hands on the harder to get releases or we wait it out, hoping to [...]
The Smoking Section |  Read More |  11 days ago.
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Nike Air Max+ 2009 Available On NikeiD

Jan 26th

Posted by Gotty™ over at The Smoking Section

Come to tomorrow, the well-loved Air Max 2009 model makes its debut on NikeiD on Friday, January 27th. With several different color and placement options (heel to fade and glow [...]
The Smoking Section |  Read More |  11 days ago.
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#KobeSystem: Level 2 “Adaption” x Level 3 “Perception”

Jan 25th

Posted by Gotty™ over at The Smoking Section

Kobe Bryant’s still explaining the pathway to success using the Kobe System, breaking down each ascending level. The most recent to lessons: adaption and perception. “You’re welcome.”
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Cop: JackThreads Mobile Apps For Android & iPhone

Jan 25th

Posted by Gotty™ over at The Smoking Section

Tired of missing JackThreads daily steals and deals because you’re on the go? There’s now an app for that as the online shop has just released an app for shoppers [...]
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First Look: Nike Air Max 2012 Livestrong

Jan 24th

Posted by Gotty™ over at The Smoking Section

While MZ was on board with the Air Max 2012 off top, I was more on the fence about this year’s model. The combination of the colorblocking plus the webbing [...]
The Smoking Section |  Read More |  13 days ago.
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Welcome Home: The Nike Trainer 1.2 “Tim Tebow”

Jan 20th

Posted by Gotty™ over at The Smoking Section

The “Tebow’s Trainers” have always been one of two highly elusive Trainers (the other being the Manny Pacquiao “Lights Out” joints) to snag in my size. The four-leaf clover effect [...]
The Smoking Section |  Read More |  17 days ago.
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Get Active: The Nike+ FuelBand

Jan 20th

Posted by Gotty™ over at The Smoking Section

“Life is a sport. Make it count.” Nike continues to encourage people to shun their sedentary lifestyle to going mobile and get going with the new Nike+ FuelBand, an innovative [...]
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adidas Releases The adiZero Rush, One Of The Lightest Running Shoes Around

Jan 18th

Posted by Gotty™ over at The Smoking Section

See, sneaker advancements like these are the kinds of improvements I marvel at, but try to hold back, lest everyone think I was a loon for being amped over minute [...]
The Smoking Section |  Read More |  19 days ago.
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[Singles] Smoke DZA – “New Jack [Prod. Harry Fraud]“

Jan 18th

Posted by HipHopDX RSS Feed over at HipHopDX RSS Feed

DZA's "Rugby Thompson" is on the way. Here's a Harry Fraud-produced joint off the project.
HipHopDX RSS Feed |  Read More |  19 days ago.
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#MakeItCount

Jan 18th

Posted by Gotty™ over at The Smoking Section

I would love to tell everyone that I had insider info related to Nike’s current #makeitcount initiative, which has been viral since late December. Unfortunately, I don’t know a damn [...]
The Smoking Section |  Read More |  19 days ago.
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#MakeItCount

Jan 18th

Posted by Gotty™ over at The Smoking Section

I would love to tell everyone that I had insider info related to Nike’s current #makeitcount initiative, which has been viral since late December. Unfortunately, I don’t know a damn [...]
The Smoking Section |  Read More |  19 days ago.
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Kobe Bryant Unveils The #KobeSystem: Success For The Successful

Jan 14th

Posted by Gotty™ over at The Smoking Section

“Where do you go from the top? You go over the top.” Let’s give Kobe Bryant a round of applause. The man’s had one of hell of a week on [...]
The Smoking Section |  Read More |  23 days ago.
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Cop: Jordan CP3.V Black/White-Stealth

Jan 14th

Posted by Gotty™ over at The Smoking Section

Jordan Brand takes their lumps for designs but the newly released CP3.V, Chris Paul’s fifth signature sneakers, is a winner. No, the silhouette is neither the most dashing nor is [...]
The Smoking Section |  Read More |  23 days ago.
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Beats By Dre, Monster Headphones Break Up

Jan 13th

Posted by David D. over at The Smoking Section

Douchebags that wear headphones around their necks to be cool are in a panic today as it was revealed that Monster will no longer be making Beats By Dre headphones. [...]
The Smoking Section |  Read More |  24 days ago.
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Coming Attractions: Nike Air Lunar Flow “Hazelnut”

Jan 13th

Posted by Gotty™ over at The Smoking Section

The Nike Lunar Flow gets a very fashionable upgrade in this upcoming hazelnut colorway, set to be included in Nike Sportswear’s 2012 spring collection. The shoe’s basic form is kept [...]
The Smoking Section |  Read More |  24 days ago.
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“It’s A Lifestyle” – Kanye, Aziz Ansari, Jerry Rice & The New Carmen Use Kobe VII System

Jan 10th

Posted by Beware over at The Smoking Section

Gotty™ already told you the new Kobe VII System is way more than a pair of shoes. But, if G-Money wasn’t convincing enough of their ability to leave you leaping [...]
The Smoking Section |  Read More |  27 days ago.
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First Look: Nike “Year Of The Dragon” Collection

Jan 5th

Posted by TSSCrew over at The Smoking Section

“In what has become an annual tradition, Nike draws inspiration from the Chinese zodiac for the 11th year in a row. The impeccable attention for detail portrayed in this collection [...]
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Coming Attractions: Nike Air Max 2012

Jan 5th

Posted by MZ over at The Smoking Section

All things considered, the Air Max 2011 counts as my favorite sneaker of the past year. It wasn’t high on my list to acquire at any point and I only [...]
The Smoking Section |  Read More |  1 month, 2 days ago.
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