Posts Tagged ‘Features’

27 Sneakers to Show Your Yankee Pride

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When the Yankees wrapped up their 27th World Series, A-Rod got himself a ring, Joe Girardi got the doubters off his case, and New York placed themselves back on top yet again.

Given the sheer size of Yankee Nation, there are a lot of feet that need to be dressed in Yankee blue. And since the parades and celebrations will carry on all weekend and then some, you’re going to need a fresh pair of kicks to match that Champions shirt. That being said, we’ve assembled this list of 27 sneakers in navy, grey and white to help you show your die-hard fanhood, or to match that fitted you bought online midway through game six.

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Sneaker Geeks: 13 of the Best Glow-In-The-Dark Sneakers

Sneaker Geeks: 13 of the Best Glow-In-The-Dark Sneakers

By now, the majority of you have picked your costumes out for Halloween tomorrow. Whether you will be going from door-to-door or partying with other monsters at a local setting, many of you will be dressed for the occasion. However, what shoes will you be wearing to compliment your outfit?

With that said, our Nice Kicks staff dug into the archives and compiled a list of some of the best glow-in-the-dark sneakers that can undoubtedly coincide with most of your outfits. Not all of these shoes are Halloween inspired, yet, as stated earlier, most of them would be a perfect match for tomorrow’s costume. Click here to view our Sneaker Geeks: 13 of the Best Glow-In-The-Dark Sneakers.

In case you missed it:
9 of the Best Space/Lunar Inspired Sneakers HERE.
10 of the Best Vacation/Destination Inspired Sneakers HERE.
12 of the Best Cartoon Inspired Sneakers HERE.
10 of the Best Video Game/Gaming System Inspired Sneakers HERE.
11 of the Best Movie Inspired Sneakers HERE.

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1 on 1 with Bobbito Garcia

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Bobbito Garcia has been a staple in the shoe game and its community for quite some time. He has been the spearhead in collabs with major brands such as Nike, Reebok and Under Armour. Now, the legend that some of you know as DJ Cool Bob Love has now come together with Pro-Keds for his spin on the classic Royal Flash model. Everyone knows that that Bobbito usually has the Midas touch when it comes to collaborations as evident by these photos of the aforementioned Royal Flash.

While everyone can see the great result of the Bobbito Royal Flash, not too many people know the history and the thought process that went into making this classic. Nice Kicks sat down with Bobbito, the author of the Sneaker Bible “Where’d you Get Those”, to get a better understanding of the history and culture that both him and the Royal Flash carries.

With that being said, click here to read the interview with the legendary Bobbito Garcia.

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Shop Shout: Corporate Boutique

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Located in Springdale, OH, Corporate has been serving and meeting the needs of local and traveling shoe enthusiasts. Corporate began being the go-to source in Cincinnati for those in need of kicks since June 2008. It was founded by fellow shoe connoisseur and collector Matt Tomamichel. Corporate carries pretty much everything from an indie/urban Nike’s to Jordan’s, to Play Cloths, to G-shock and everything in between. Therefore, next time your in Cincinnati, make sure to stop by and visit the good people at Corporate.

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

Corporate: Cincinnati’s Sneaker & Clothing boutique
11578 Springfield Pike
Cincinnati,OH 45246
513-771-0432

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The Advantages, Disadvantages, & Dangers of Pre-Orders

Air Jordan 2009 Holiday ReleasesWaiting for a major sneaker release is not easy. Often, several months separate the first look and the actual release of a sneaker. In between time, a plethora of detailed photos surface in attempt to hold us over until the release.

However, a few pairs (one way or the other) hit the web early possessing a price more than double the retail tag. All in all, having the shoes early would be great, but the price is just a little too much out of reach of justification.

Along comes offers to “pre-order” and reserve your pair. Priced slightly higher than the box price, this option sounds like a great way to ensure you get these great kicks and take away the need to camp out only to potentially be shut out on a cold winter morning.

There has been a recent phenomenon of the practice of pre-orders in the sneaker community and while the process might sound simple and convenient, consumers should still exercise precautions.  In this article Nice Kicks explores the business of pre-ordering sneakers - the advantages, the disadvantages, and the dangers.

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5 Minutes with CurT@!n$

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Brooklyn-based rapper CurT@!n$ is steadily buzzing throughout the hip-hop interwebs with his latest mixtape, The Adventures of Dope Boy C: Dope For President, and collabs with a variety of artists from Mickey Factz to Gucci Mane.

We got a chance to chop it up with the man who Kanye called a “true genius of fashion”, about the music, performing at Sneaker Pimps NYC, and what else, the kicks.

Check out the interview after the jump, and go support the man by giving his mixtape a listen.

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Beer-Inspired Dunk Colorways We’d Like To See

Beer-Inspired Dunk Colorways We'd Like To See

The 4th of July is around the corner, and nothing is more American than grilling, fireworks, ODing on red, white, and blue gear, and ice cold brew.

Whether you’re of the legal age or not, there have been several successful beer-inspired colorways that had the streets going crazy. We Photoshopped (poorly) some of the colorways we wish would come true. Who knows, maybe we’ll see one of these come to life?

Happy 4th of July to all of our readers - be safe, and if you do choose to drink, please do it responsibly.

Check out the colorways after the jump and let us know what you think.

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