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/ Jul 14, 2008 / 11:52 am

Nike NYC Daily: West Tops East At The Cage!

Q throwing down a reverse flush. Photo: Trevor Kapp.
Saturday afternoon was the Kenny Graham West 4th League’s 31st annual All-Star Game. The East squad suited up Corey “Homicide” Williams, who has been dropping 40 just about every time he laces them up, and Smush Parker. If you told me the two guards combined for 70 […]

/ Mar 3, 2008 / 9:32 pm

Converse Century: Part 1 (1918-1975) The Chuck Taylor Show

The Legend: Chuck TaylorImage thanks to Charlie’s Sneaker Pages
2008 marks the 100-year anniversary for Converse. Over the next few weeks, I hope to explore how the timeless brand has dominated, explored, and innovated within the athletic footwear industry since it jumped off in 1908.
When Marquis M. Converse opened the Converse Rubber Shoe Company, his factory […]