Nike’s annual Black History Month collection is always one of those releases I look forward to. Not just because the colorways are usually striking, but because Nike actually puts thought into the design inspiration. The 2019 BHM collection was no different, and the KD 11 “BHM” stood out as one of the more interesting takes […]

When Sacai designer Chitose Abe teamed up with NikeLab for a collaboration in 2018, nobody knew it would become one of the most influential sneaker partnerships of the decade. The collection first appeared on the Sacai runway during Paris Fashion Week in June 2018, and by December, Nike confirmed the release date for February 2019. […]

Jordan Brand had a message for the sneaker community in late 2018. Stop flipping, start wearing. The Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG NRG “Not For Resale” was not just a shoe. It was a statement piece directed at the resale culture that had taken over sneaker releases. And honestly, I think it was one […]

A four-female footwear collective, made up of a designer, engineer, developer and product manager, is responsible for the expressive new Nike Air Max Dia. The design (which was completed on an accelerated timeline) of the women’s exclusive silhouette began by prioritizing the last, working diligently to achieve a tapered (but democratic) toe-box. The result was […]

When Sony Pictures and Jordan Brand linked up for the Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse release, I do not think anyone expected the shoe to be this good. The Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG “Origin Story” dropped on December 14, 2018, the same day the animated film hit theaters. It was one of those rare […]

Stephen Curry debuted a new Under Armour Curry 5 colorway in the Warriors 128-111 victory over the Hawks Monday night. An all-black colorway, this latest iteration features the word “BOYANEK” in gold lettering across the shoe’s lateral side which is styled after a tattoo that both Curry and his father, Dell, both have on their […]

James Harden knows within seconds that his defender can’t guard him. Jab, dribble, hesi, cross, step-back, drill the three. Harden’s got his defender on skates before they can even react to his first move. A recipe few can master but for Harden it’s what makes him basketball’s most lethal creator. Designed to enhance No. 13’s […]