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New Era Teams Up With Converse For A Chuck Taylor All Star Hi Sneaker
May 21, 2012 – 11:07 am | One Comment
New Era Teams Up With Converse For A Chuck Taylor All Star Hi Sneaker

Converse is certainly doing its’ fair share of collaborations right now. Last week, we told you about how John Varvatos had redesigned the classic Converse Chuck Taylor in order to create the “Double Zip” Chuck …

Do You Know What “Smishing” Is & How To Avoid Becoming A Victim Of It?
May 21, 2012 – 11:06 am | No Comment
Do You Know What “Smishing” Is & How To Avoid Becoming A Victim Of It?

Sometimes, it seems like you can’t do anything today without worrying about becoming a victim of identify theft. Seriously. If you log onto a computer, check your email, and scan through your Facebook feed—and spend …

Larry Bird Needs To Stay With The Indiana Pacers For At Least One More Season
May 20, 2012 – 11:44 am | One Comment
Larry Bird Needs To Stay With The Indiana Pacers For <i>At Least</i> One More Season

There’s been a lot of talk about what Larry Bird is going to be doing this time next year. After winning NBA championships in 1981, 1984, and 1986 with the Boston Celtics, guiding the Indiana …

Has The “True Sneaker Head” Really Become Non-Existent?
May 20, 2012 – 11:44 am | No Comment
Has The “True Sneaker Head” Really Become Non-Existent?

Once upon a time, the term “sneaker head” applied to a relatively small group of people who were genuinely interested in the intricacies and uniqueness of certain sneakers. They weren’t just fans of Air Jordans. …

Bun B Shows Off A Pair Of Unreleased Nike Air Foamposite Pros On Twitter
May 19, 2012 – 11:13 am | One Comment
Bun B Shows Off A Pair Of Unreleased Nike Air Foamposite Pros On Twitter

Dear Bun B,
We $%#^&@! hate you! Really, we do. Now, don’t get us wrong. We love your music. Love UGK. Love everything that you’ve done for other artists over the course of your career. Some …

Skechers Was Just Ordered to Pay $40 Million For Making False Claims About Shape-Ups Sneakers
May 18, 2012 – 2:35 pm | No Comment
Skechers Was Just Ordered to Pay $40 Million For Making False Claims About Shape-Ups Sneakers

Remember this Kim Kardashian commercial? Yeeeeeeeah, ya do! If you’re a guy, you remember it because it featured Kim K…well, being Kim K. And, if you’re a female, you remember it because it made it …

Derrick Rose Might Have To Sit Out The Entire 2012-2013 NBA Season While His ACL Heals
May 17, 2012 – 3:51 pm | One Comment
Derrick Rose Might Have To Sit Out The Entire 2012-2013 NBA Season While His ACL Heals

Right now, Derrick Rose was supposed to be leading the Chicago Bulls against the Boston Celtics in the second round of the 2012 NBA Playoffs. He was supposed to be up 2-0 against them and …

Check Out The Patent Papers For The Original Nike Air Foamposite One
May 17, 2012 – 12:33 pm | No Comment
Check Out The Patent Papers For The Original Nike Air Foamposite One

Ever wondered how Nike makes the Nike Air Foamposite One? Eh, okay. Probably not. Unless you’re really into sneakers—as in, so into them that you need to know exactly how they’re made in order to …

Nike Celebrates LeBron James’ Third MVP Award With A Special LeBron 9 “MVP” Sneaker
May 16, 2012 – 1:09 pm | No Comment
Nike Celebrates LeBron James’ Third MVP Award With A Special LeBron 9 “MVP” Sneaker

There’s a Nike LeBron 9 colorway for everything this year, isn’t there? So, why should LeBron James winning his third Most Valuable Player award in the last four years be any different?
To help Bron-Bron celebrate …

Is Facebook Co-Founder Eduardo Saverin Renouncing His U.S. Citizenship To Avoid Paying Taxes?
May 16, 2012 – 1:09 pm | No Comment
Is Facebook Co-Founder Eduardo Saverin Renouncing His U.S. Citizenship To Avoid Paying Taxes?

Eduardo Saverin is about to become rich. And, we’re not just talking rich here. We’re talking rich. Filthy, stinking rich.
If you don’t know Saverin’s name, you’re not alone. Saverin is one of the founders of Facebook. …

An NFL Player Says A 15-Day Jail Sentence Changed His Entire Outlook On Life
May 15, 2012 – 12:47 pm | No Comment
An NFL Player Says A 15-Day Jail Sentence Changed His Entire Outlook On Life

When Jerome Simpson—a former wide receiver for the Cincinnati Bengals who just signed a deal with the Minnesota Vikings recently—was handed a 15-day jail sentence in early March after pleading guilty to having two pounds …

One NBA Player Really, Really Loves His New Nike Air Jordan IV “Cavs” Sneaker
May 15, 2012 – 12:47 pm | No Comment
One NBA Player Really, <i>Really</i> Loves His New Nike Air Jordan IV “Cavs” Sneaker

Were you fortunate enough to get your hands on a pair of the Nike Air Jordan IV “Cavs” on Saturday morning? The “Cavs”—which are also being referred to as the “Last Shots” since they pay …

John Varvatos Adds Zippers To The Iconic Converse Chuck Taylor Sneakers
May 14, 2012 – 10:43 am | No Comment
John Varvatos Adds Zippers To The Iconic Converse Chuck Taylor Sneakers

Messing with a classic design is always a risky proposition. After all, a classic is a classic for a reason. It’s viewed as something that’s perfect—or as close to “perfect” as a person or company …

A New Jersey Town Just Banned Texting While Walking
May 14, 2012 – 10:43 am | No Comment
A New Jersey Town Just Banned Texting While Walking

Everyone knows that texting while driving can be very dangerous. Every year, thousands of accidents—both major and minor—are caused by drivers texting when they’re supposed to be concentrating on the road. However, what about texting …

The New adidas Crazy Light 2 Campaign Could Help Make Your Name Famous
May 13, 2012 – 9:47 am | No Comment
The New adidas Crazy Light 2 Campaign Could Help Make Your Name Famous

Have you ever wanted to see your name in big, bright lights? Of course you have. Who hasn’t? Well, now adidas is giving basketball fans the chance to make their names famous with their brand-new …

Did LeBron James Deserve To Win His Third NBA Most Valuable Player Award?
May 13, 2012 – 9:46 am | 2 Comments
Did LeBron James Deserve To Win His Third NBA Most Valuable Player Award?

Oops, he did it again.
For the third time in four years, LeBron James is the National Basketball Association‘s Most Valuable Player. Despite the fact that millions of people in Cleveland—and all around the world, for …

Jay-Z Rocks The Nike Air Yeezy 2 In A More Formal Way Than Usual
May 12, 2012 – 1:22 pm | No Comment
Jay-Z Rocks The Nike Air Yeezy 2 In A More Formal Way Than Usual

The Nike Air Yeezy 2 is one classy sneaker! Don’t just take our word for it. Recently, Jay-Z was spotted out—again! Damn you, Hov!—wearing the Air Yeezy 2 in New York City. But, he wasn’t …

Should More NFL Players Seriously Consider Retiring Because Of The Tragic Death Of Junior Seau?
May 11, 2012 – 12:35 pm | One Comment
Should More NFL Players Seriously Consider Retiring Because Of The Tragic Death Of Junior Seau?

Jacob Bell made a decision recently and it was probably the hardest decision he’s ever going to have to make. The NFL offensive lineman, who recently signed a deal with the Cincinnati Bengals, decided to …

Swizz Beatz Puts A Pair Of Allen Iverson’s “White/Navy” Reebok Questions On Instagram
May 11, 2012 – 12:35 pm | No Comment
Swizz Beatz Puts A Pair Of Allen Iverson’s “White/Navy” Reebok Questions On Instagram

A couple days ago, we let you know that the Reebok Question is back. More than a decade after Allen Iverson wore them on the basketball court for the first time, Reebok is re-releasing his …

Floyd Mayweather, Jr. Wants You To Create A One-Of-A-Kind Sneaker For Him
May 10, 2012 – 11:40 am | No Comment
Floyd Mayweather, Jr. Wants You To Create A One-Of-A-Kind Sneaker For Him

Floyd Mayweather, Jr. wants a new pair of sneakers. But, he obviously doesn’t want just any sneakers. Fresh off his victory over Miguel Cotto on Saturday night, which made him 43-0 during his pro boxing …

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