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September 28, 2015
Travel Shoes: How To Pick ‘Em & What I Picked
I’m never more vexed than when I’m trying to figure out what shoes to bring on a trip, and my…
September 26, 2015
The Science In Our Sneakers
PRI’s Science Friday explores the history of innovation and technology in our everyday sneakers. Interestingly, while sneakers today are more…
July 23, 2015
How To Redesign A Classic: The Chuck II
Fast Co Design covers the recreation of the Converse All-Star, maybe the most iconic sneaker in the world. The goal…
July 9, 2015
Kendrick Lamar’s Gang-Neutral Reeboks
In my neighborhood growing up, the footwear of choice was the Nike Cortez. Blue and white for Sureños, red and…
July 8, 2015
Cartoon Characters’ Sneakers, Ranked
Kanye West’s new shoe design for Adidas is a one piece upper on a one piece sole with oversized laces–although…
June 8, 2015
(More) Common Projects Alternatives
Since our roundup of alternative to Common Projects last year, a few more brands have popped up on our radars. Epaulet has…
May 27, 2015
I Wanted Them So Bad
“I wanted them so bad, but I didn’t have the cash and my mom was not laying out that kind…
April 7, 2015
Stan Smiths Blazers
Apparently, you can design some Stan Smith inspired Blazers through Nike’s ID program. And you know what? They’re pretty cool. …
March 6, 2015
The Rise Of Sneaker Culture Exhibit
The Brooklyn Museum will have an exhibit this summer on the rise of sneaker culture. The exhibit will look at look…
February 26, 2015
Michael Jordan’s First Retirement From Basketball
In a pitch-perfect parody of Michael Jordan’s first retirement from basketball, Royals starter Jeremy Guthrie retires from sneaker collecting. (Source:…
February 17, 2015
I Asked Spike Lee What Air Jordan Sneaker He’d Choose If He Could Have Only One Pair
This week on my public radio show Bullseye with Jesse Thorn, I asked Spike Lee what Air Jordan sneaker he’d…
January 29, 2015
Five Distinctive Non-Fashion Sneakers For $100 Or Less
2015 is a good time to like sneakers. Whether you’re into retro styles, designer takes on classic sports shoes, or…
December 9, 2014
Roman Mars
A year or so ago, my pal Roman Mars presented a story from his show 99% Invisible at Nike. It…
August 14, 2014
Cleaning Sneakers
Some things look better new; some things look better old. Anyone who has ever bought a brand new pair of…
June 11, 2014
Alternatives To Common Projects
The price of minimalist sneakers has really gone through the roof in the last few years. Common Project’s low top…