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 […]

Coming July 28, Atmos and Puma have collaborated to create a set of three shoes celebrating (or bringing awareness, word to PETA) to three endangered Asian animals. Each shoe borrows traits from the species it embodies. The Clyde Crested Ibis features deep pink suede, while the Clyde Golden Monkey offers up a goldenrod upper and […]

“Barbara Smit has written a first-class piece of investigative reporting wrapped in an enthralling narrative tale.
SNEAKER WARS is an invaluable contribution to our understanding of shoes, sports, and corruption.”
–David Maraniss,
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and bestselling author of Clemente: The Passion and Grace of Baseball’s Last Hero
and When Pride Still Mattered: A Life of Vince Lombardi
“Who knew […]

Host/Producer Set Free.
Last Friday, November 3rd, I was invited to spin at Set Free’s Sneaker Auction @ Made To Order in Philadelphia, PA. Joint was mad fun! I got to play rare 7″s all night while Free bugged out on the MIC saying smack like, “Why you touching the sneaker when you know you don’t […]