The L.A. Times recently gathered a few sneakerheads to weigh in on their “Holy Grail” sneakers. And by a few sneakerheads, we mean UNDFTD’s Eddie Cruz, Holy Grail’s Liz Sanchez and Richard Torres, Ben Baller, Flight Club’s Bobby Araujo and our own founder and editor-in-chief Matt Halfhill. It’s fair to say the sources are reputable.

Each weighs in on their “holy grail” sneaker, meaning the one sneaker they have to have, or may already have. The article is a very interesting look at the way we view our passion–why we love sneakers, how we choose our favorites and so on. Click here to check out the full article.

So what’s your “holy grail” sneaker? Is it the one that’s eluded you? The one that got you started? Or is it the one that hasn’t even come out yet?

Located in Patchogue, New York, the Sneaker Bistro Boutique has been filling the appetites for those that are craving a fresh serving of kicks.

Sneaker Bistro has been giving sneaker lovers the latest in kicks and apparel since June of 2006; it was founded by fellow sneaker enthusiast and collector Joe “Mr. Bistro”. The Sneaker Bistro proudly serves up pretty much everything from Nike’s to Jordan’s, to Reebok’s, to Crooks & Castles and everything in between. Therefore, next time your in Patchogue, make sure to stop by and visit Joe and the Sneaker Bistro family.

With that being said, click here to see pics of the store and learn a little more about the shop and it’s owner.

Sneaker Bistro Boutique
580 Route 112 Suite 17
Patchogue NY 11772
631-730-7132

Seeing as we’re based out of Austin, Tx., of course the Nice Kicks team is rooting for the Horns. To show our support, we’ve put together our collection of Nike Texas PEs and exclusives. From the 2008 Maui Hyperdunks to their black PE brothers, there are some hard-to-come-by kicks in burnt orange. (even a football player exclusive only available on campus).

Which are your favorites? Better yet, click here to let us know if you can identify all of the sneakers in the pile.

The 2009-2010 NBA season is steadily approaching, therefore, your favorite column Kicks On Court will be making its return soon. Until then, we have created a column dubbed Player Profiles: The Legendary, The Past & The Present in which we showcase some of the better shoe lines from past and present.

Today, we dig into our archives and compiled signature sneaker lines of three of the best small forward to ever play the game including James Worthy, Scottie Pippen and LeBron James. With that said, click here to compare/contrast the extensive signature lines of these three superstar small forwards.

In case you missed it, check out our Point Guards Player Profiles: The Legendary, The Past & The Present involving Magic Johnson, Gary Payton and Chris Paul and our Shooting Guards Player Profiles: The Legendary, The Past & The Present including Michael Jordan, Penny Hardaway and Kobe Bryant

Who else is ready for Kicks On Court? Last week, we showcased three superstar point guards in our Player Profiles: The Legendary, The Past & The Present in hopes of preparing you for the upcoming 2009-2010 NBA season. Many of you stated that it was great to see classic signature lineups compared to shoe lineups of this decade.

Today, we dug into our archives and compiled extensive signature sneaker lines of three of the best shooting guards to ever play the game including Michael Jordan, Anfernee ‘Penny’ Hardaway and Kobe Bryant. The majority of you can agree that some, if not all of your favorite basketball sneakers come from these three lines. With that said, click here to compare/contrast the extensive signature lines of these three superstar shooting guards.

In case you missed it, check out our Player Profiles: The Legendary, The Past & The Present involving Magic Johnson, Gary Payton and Chris Paul.

Although football season is running the sports stations currently, basketball season is right around the corner seeing that NBA Training Camp began this week. With that said, one of your favorite columns, Kicks On Court, will revive itself shortly.

However, until then, our Nice Kicks staff has designed an ongoing feature that will spotlight the timeless signature sneaker lines of three memorable players: one from the distant past, another from the recent past and one that currently plays. Today, we start at the point guard position; therefore, check out the signature sneaker lines of point guards Magic Johnson, Gary Payton and Chris Paul here.