Streetwear has undeniably become the defining fashion trend of the Kanye West/Lil’ Wayne hip-hop generation. Usually characterized as cost-effective tees/hoodies adorned with eye opening designs, patterning, insignias, or satirical wordplay, urban wear and the scene that accompanied it was once teeming with creativity. Unfortunately, things have turned south in many respects, as companies are blatantly […]

Arguably adidas’ most popular hoops offering from the past few years, the adidas Pro Model S is available in a bevy of colorways on Eastbay!
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Not Me
As the temperature steadily rises in the Midwest, the springtime wind has remained a prevalent force against my jumper. Enter the k1x “We Fly High” Stormbreaker. Sure, the jacket won’t do much to aid my jumper, but it will keep me cozy on those breezy May days. Featuring a crackle-like print, two zippered pockets, […]

The Venerable McFlys
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Germany Olympic Player Exclusive Model
Back to The Future II and the Hyperdunk have something in common, and no, it is not Michael J. Fox. (Fox undoubtedly had some boogie and range from thirty feet back in his heyday though…) Give up? Perhaps the scene that piqued my interest most in the […]

Argentina Olympic Player Exclusives for Manu Ginobili. I’ve heard these may release at House of Hoops. Otherwise, look for a powder blue/white version coming this fall.
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Orange/White. I’m fondly reminded of the great Biz Markie. You can grab these this fall. Until then, I’m salivating…

A few months ago, I mentioned Cons would be taking a more true-to-form approach with their upcoming retros. To be completely honest, I’m not huge on many of the refabricated gaudy collaborations of today, but take a look at these Pro Leathers. The outsole, upper quality and lacing all look like someone could’ve copped these […]

‘08 Beijing Olympics Exclusive for Yao–I hear they’ll be releasing to the public in limited quantities!
Yao Ming, Allen Iverson, Baron Davis along with a host of other Reebok players will start the 2008-2009 NBA campaign in the Omni Hexride, which of course features the company’s newest cushioning interface, Hexride.

A.I’s “Away” colorway in black/nugget yellow/powder blue
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Juan Carlos Navarro and Nike broke out these Nike Hyperdunks in white/gold at the Spanish Olympic Basketball presentation last week.
Gold has been a favorite of mine since the below shoe, (still mad I didn’t have time dough to grab a size 13 at the time–Thanks Bob! ) so these are like eyecandy.

Looking forward […]