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/ May 6, 2008 / 9:20 am

First Look: Reebok Omni Hexride Mid

‘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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/ Apr 23, 2008 / 9:08 am

“It’s The Shoes” Celebrates . . .

David Jacoby, “It’s The Shoes” co-creator/co-producer @ his birthday.
In 2005, the world’s first-ever TV series based on sneaker culture was conceived by David Jacoby and Kevin Wildes. They were two young employees at ESPN working on various shows who decided to take initiative and shoot their own pilot which featured me, Fat […]

/ Jan 23, 2008 / 10:00 am

VOTE BARACK AND BARON

Reebok Voyage Mid
Yes, I will vote for Barack Obama come February 5th. Maybe not as important, but just as well-deserved, I’ll be clicking on Baron Davis’ name for the NBA All-Star team ‘08. His camp sent me a nifty t-shirt and Voyage Mid Team issue with my name on the ankle. He’s gotta be […]

/ Jan 23, 2008 / 12:09 am

Tell Your Mother, Tell Your Father, Send A Telegram:RBK’s Back (Part 2)

Crafted by dynamic designer Drew Winfield, the Answer 11 is a compelling shoe with an interesting backstory (I’ll address that in a forthcoming review). Essentially, Winfield captured I3’s diverse personality and added in a bit of Horoscopical flavor. Anyways, I wasn’t too keen on the previously released colorways of the 11, but it appears Reebok […]

/ Nov 16, 2007 / 1:17 am

Who Caught The Elite 24 Classic ESPN2 Premiere?

Brandon Jennings, photo courtesy Rise Magazine
Did you watch the Boost Mobile Elite 24 Hoops Classic national broadcast premiere this past Tuesday? Whoa! There will be multiple re-airs on ESPNU throughout the Fall, and trust it’s a must see. Future NBA guards Brandon Jennings (23 assists) and Lance “Born Ready” Setphenson (38 points) were worth the […]

/ Aug 25, 2007 / 2:36 am

“Brand Jennings” a.k.a. “The Take Over” Breaks Elite 24 Hoops Classic Assists Record With 23!

U. of Arizona bound HS senior Brandon Jennings took a second consecutive co-MVP honor tonight.
8/24/07, Rucker Park, Harlem USA: The 2nd Annual Boost Mobile Elite 24 Hoops Classic tonight featured the nation’s top 24 HS players regardless of grade or shoe affiliation. It is the only HS All-American game played outdoors. Fat Joe, Baron […]

/ Jul 16, 2007 / 11:33 am

Battle Scars

Don’t limit hard, competitive summer basketball to spots like West 4th and Hunter College. Friday some of the Dime/Bounce crew went to the Reebok Club to get some after-work run in. If you’re not familiar with the Reebok Club it’s a multi-million dollar sports facility right up the street from Columbus Circle. Think of a […]