Take one look at my quiver, and you’ll know I’m into hoops. Roughly approximating, I’d say 90% of current kicks are meant for the combative forces of the pound cake. But as I’ve delved deeper into footwear design, I have unescapably acquired new tastes, ranging anywhere from running to hiking footwear. In particular, I’m really […]

Love it or hate it, the Converse Wade 3.0 is a marvelous piece of design. And while there were echoes of consumer disdain in regards to the shoe’s awkward aesthetics this past fall, riddle me this: Do you vividly remember the 3.0 or the Nike Zoom Durability? (My point exactly…)
From a performance standpoint, the […]

Above is the preliminary team picture of the 2008 USA Olympics Men’s Basketball squad (which has been dubbed the “Dream Team II” by some). Anyways, peep the footwear. You’ll see an assortment of Hyperdunks, the Jordan Melo IV, the CP3 1.0, and the Converse Wade 1.3. However, it appears as if Coach K strategically blocked […]

The Gel Lyte III is making a mainstream comeback in ’08 with limited quickstrikes and general releases peppering the market over the next few months. Featuring a primarily mesh toebox; the shoe will surely warm the hearts of shoe heads who prefer a fashion-forward model for the summer. This particular green/black/white colorway should be available […]

At the ‘08 BET Awards, St. Louis rapper broke out this pair of beautiful black/red/white XX3s scheduled to release this Fall. I can’t wait to see these in person…

In 2002, I was a 13-year-old sixth grader. Having not attained any form of monetary affluence during those rough times, I was relegated to approximately two new pairs per year. But what does it all mean you ask?
Outside of wearing my shoes so much the soles would fall off, it means I missed out on […]

You guys might laugh, but this is an accurate representation of my game…

X-Kicks.com provides this hi-resolution first look at the Answer XII, which upon first viewing can be summed up as S-L-E-E-K. The model is comprised of varying ventilation holes, along with an inventive external lacing system. I’ll surely update you guys when I learn more—until then, enjoy!