Category Archives: OSD

[Recap] “Out of the Box: The Rise of Sneaker Culture”

Posted on May 1, 2013 by Dee Wells

If there ever was a moment in time when a person realized that what they thought was a small and somewhat ‘weird’ thing to be into, I experienced a defining moment last week while visiting Toronto, Ontario and the Bata … Continue reading →

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Sole to Soul Caring (Boston Marathon)

Posted on April 22, 2013 by Dee Wells

Some people would attempt to argue that a sneaker culture doesn’t exist! Well, if the culture didn’t exist then it would be hard to explain the reason for organizations such as Souls4Soles, Sneakers 4 Success and classes such as SOLEcial Studies. Packer … Continue reading →

Posted in Kickstory, OSD, Sneakers, SOLEcial Studies | Tagged bodega, Boston, Boston Marathon, Boston Strong, cura personalis, healing, Kickstory, Martin Richard, Massachusetts, Mike Packer, MyOSD, New Jersey, One Fund Boston, Packer Shoes, Pray4Boston, Sole to Soul, spread love, Trainers, Walk Good | Leave a comment

Walk This Way: How A Pair of Sneakers Influenced You!

Posted on April 9, 2013 by Dee Wells

Sneaker culture is part of the world’s shoe culture and while some of us may obsess about what sneakers we wear on a daily basis, we are reminded that shoes and sneakers are a luxury item.

Posted in Kickstory, OSD, Sneakers, SOLEcial Studies | Tagged adidas Originals, Air Jordan, culture, footwear design, Hip Hop, media, Michael Jordan, Music, national, NBA, New Balance, news, Nike, Puma, RUN DMC, Saucony, SOLEcial Studies, STEM Sole, Thierry Daher, Tretorn, Usain Bolt, Walk This Way | Leave a comment

Kickstories: Episode #1 with Tarik “Da Video Freak” Sykes (@DunkOnDunks)

Posted on April 5, 2013 by Dee Wells

It’s about time, right? Mother Nature is finally cooperating and soon enough you’ll be able to start wearing shorts and the many pairs of sneakers that you bought over the winter.

Posted in Kickstory, OSD, Sneakers, SOLEcial Studies | Tagged Kickstory, Nike, ogsneakertalk, powered by Google+, sneaker podcast, sneaker talk show, Sneakers, SOLEcial Studies, Tarik Da Video Freak Sykes, Tarik Sykes | Leave a comment

Reebok x Couch Sessions Instagram Contest

Posted on March 20, 2013 by Dee Wells

This month Reebok is getting ready for the summer days with their all white releases. You will start to see the Ex-O-Fit, Workout Mid, Freestyle and, of course, the Classic Leather in the well-known all white soft grain leather. To further promote the … Continue reading →

Posted in Kickstory, OSD, Sneakers | Tagged 30th Anniversary, 5411, contest, Freestyle, Instagram, OSD, Reebok Classic Leather, Workout Mid | Leave a comment

OSD Episode #252 with our guest “Frank The Butcher”

Posted on March 13, 2013 by Paper Chasr

The OSD Crew is joined by Frank The Butcher who discusses his passions for family, music and fashion.

Posted in Kickstory, OSD, OSD Talk Show, Retail, Sneakers | Tagged 30th Anniversary, BAU, Boylston Trading Company, Business As Usual, Canton, Central Massachusetts, Connoshoer, Family, Frank The Butcher, love, Massachusetts, mobile app, Reebok Classic Leather, Sneakers | Leave a comment

Snow Shoes: Reporting from snowy Central Massachusetts

Posted on February 26, 2013 by Dee Wells

Winter in the Northeast can be rough, rugged and raw or it could be low key and uneventful but that hasn’t been the case this winter. The Blizzard of 2013, affectionately named ‘Nemo’, hit New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island and … Continue reading →

Posted in Kickstory, OSD, Sneaker Summit | Tagged Boston, Burn Rubber, China, DMX, Ed OG and Da Bulldogs, footwear, Italy, Massachusetts, Merrell, New Balance MT580, Nike Air Force 1, nike air goadome, Puff Daddy, Roxbury, shoes, snow, Timberland, Vasque, white collar, Worcester | Leave a comment

OSD Episode # 249 H-Town Sneaker Summit All Star Edition 2013 Recap

Posted on February 20, 2013 by Paper Chasr

The OSD Crew recaps Winter 2013 H-Town Sneaker Summit in Episode #249. If you haven’t been able to make it to the H-Town Sneaker Summit make your plans now to attend the Summer Edition taking place on July 28, 2013 … Continue reading →

Posted in Kickstory, Music, OSD, OSD Talk Show, Retail, Sneaker Summit, Sneakers | Tagged Adidas, Bun B, Diamond Supply, Flud Watches, Fuse TV, NBA All Star Weekend, Nice Kicks, Reebok, SN'EADS by REE, T.I.T.S | Leave a comment

[Video] Reebok Shaq Attaq & Shaqnosis unveiled in Las Vegas

Posted on February 20, 2013 by Dee Wells

When we say that OSD’s reach is far and wide….we’re not being arrogant…..we’re just being honest. Thanks to the homie RDQLUS here’s a snippet of Shaquille O’Neal talking about the sneakers that he made famous in 1992, and what his … Continue reading →

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Make it Reign: Reebok Kamikaze II Mid

Posted on February 12, 2013 by Dee Wells

The Reebok Kamikaze II Mid sneakers are being released on Friday(15th) and I know some ‘ol and new ‘heads alike are excited about the sneakers.

Posted in Kickstory, OSD, Retail, Sneakers | Tagged 1996, Houston, Houston Rockets, Kamikaze II Mid, Kevin Durant, NBA, Oklahoma City Thunder, Reebok, Reebok Classics, Seattle Supersonics, Shawn Kemp, Texas | Leave a comment