Articles by Alvin Blanco
Alvin aqua Blanco grew up in the thorough borough, The Bronx, with a steady diet of Hip-hop culture and music, went off to the University of Virginia and DJ’d enough parties to keep the lights on until graduation. After realizing working behind the scenes at a record label was driving him mad, he decided to forgo job security and chase checks for a living as a freelance writer. Always searching for the freshest kicks, his words have appeared in XXL, Antenna, the Village Voice, Vibe, and now, DrJays.com.
Head over to the DrJays.com online store and you’ll see a few choice new Air Force 1s for sale. The tried and true classic always scores for its versatility thanks to a limitless color palette …
More detailed shots of the Air Jordan 2011—the 26th model, if you’re counting—have begun making the Internet rounds. The latest is this white and varsity red colorway of Michael Jordan’s namesake model, soon to be …
These New Balance are officially co-signed by Jay Chou. Who you ask? The guy that plays Kato in that new The Green Hornet flick. Well, Mr. Chou owns a shop in Taipei City (that’s in …
NYC graf legend Futura 2000 got the chance to bless a pair of Clarks Wallabee Boots with his design touch. This isn’t the first time he’s added some colorful splashes to the shoe of choice …
The Nike 2011 Black History Month pack consists of four models—the Nike Air Jordan III, Nike Air Force 1, Nike Zoom Kobe VI and the Converse Star Player EVO. Besides the Air Force 1, each …
Not all Air Max 90s are created equal. Occasionally, you get colorways that just standout from the rest, as is the case with this Black/Vibrant Blue–Varsity Royal Air Max 90 ACG. The added ACG materials …
The Statue of Libery actually wear sandals, but that doesn’t mean she can’t get a pair of kicks in her honor. Enter the Nike SB Statue of Liberty Dunk. The sneakers are green like Lady …
Despite a near limitless array of types of kicks (high tops, low tops, running shoes, basketball shoes) and boots (duck boots, hikers), some people just can’t get enough of their Air Force 1s. Nike helps …
You’ll have to search far and wide for kicks more consistent than the Nike Air Max running shoe. The Nike Air Max 2011 shows no signs of slowing down, incorporating top-of-the-line tech, like the lightweight …
Nope, this is not a case of deja vu. The Nike Air Foamposite One in its original Royal Blue colorway is getting yet another retro release. The shoes Penny Hardaway made famous will be ready …
Hybrids are not going to stop anytime soon, but some are better than other. Count these Nike ACG Air Max 90‘s due in the Spring/Summer as an example of a winning combination. The famed Nike …
A pair of new colorways of the beloved Nike Air Trainer 1 snuck in just before 2010 was a wrap. There’s a white, gray and blue pair as well as a black, hot lime and …
The Air Terra Humara is yet another under appreciated selection in Nike’s extensive list of models. The Air Humara was already good money and the Air Terra Humara ramped up the hi-tech looks of trail …
The Nike Zoom Huarache Trainer got to be one of the sleepers of the year 2010 (less than week left, where did the time go?) when it comes to footwear. Picked up a shoe in …
Dwyane Wade put the world on to his latest “Dominate Another Day” Air Jordan 2011 commercial, which also stars comedian Kevin Hart…and ninjas, via his Twitter. The commercial, courtesy of Jordan Brand (see below), …
Christmas time is here and besides Charlie Brown specials and more debt, it also means NBA games that feature specialty kicks. LeBron James’s Miami Heat and Kobe Bryant’s Lakers, will be facing off on December …
The Nike LeBron 8 has been out and about for a couple months and here we have a look at the latest navy blue and white colorway from LeBron James’ signature shoe. The 8’s don’t …
TRON: Legacy debuted yesterday in all of its 3D glory. Promotional merchandise and apparel tied-in to movies is no novelty and Reebok fitted their Insta Pump Fury with Tron detailing. These black and teal kicks …
Images of the Air Jordan 2011 are here and the story is true— the shoe design was freaked by the legendary Tinker Hatfield. The storied Nike designer is the man behind kicks that include the …
Medicom, makers of the Be@rbrick collectibles (read: toys) and Nike have teamed up for a special Air Force 1 pack. Two shoes, black and white (the other white and black) with pony hair uppers. Look …
