Tag Archives: basketball

[Kickstory] Nike Air Trainer Huarache (2001)

The Nike Air Trainer Huarache sneakers were released during the spring of 1992 and even though the black, grey and white pair wasn’t the first colorway released, they did make a big splash. The first time I saw the sneakers, … Continue reading

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OSD Ep. #258 “Doin’ It In The Park” w/ Bobbito & Kevin Couliau

  In this episode, the Crew is joined by the film dynamic-duo of Bobbito Garcia and Kevin Couliau as they discuss their film, “Doin’ It In The Park: Pick-up Basketball NYC“.   The teaser can be bought and downloaded at … Continue reading

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Nice Kicks “Kicks It” with the “Ice Man” George Gervin

Props to George Kiel III and Nice Kicks for this awesome interview with one of the greatest ABA/ NBA players, the “Ice Man” himself George Gervin. Enjoy this…. WALK GOOD & WEAR EVERY PAIR!

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“Protect This House” Under Armour Basketball “Charges” Your “Spine” for Fall 2012

When folks think about Under Armour (UA) top notch athletic performance apparel comes to mind first, and secondarily would be their sneakers. UA knows full well there’s room to grow, and through partnerships with the right athletic partners (Pro Athletes, College Basketball … Continue reading

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Reebok Questions “Blue Toe” being released on 10/5/12

Reebok is back and re-releasing the famous Reebok Question with the pearlized “blue toe” in October!

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Ep236-OSD-JoelPDX discusses working on the Nike Foamposite ParaNorman

The OSD Crew is joined by Joel Colley (@JoelPDX) who worked on the design team to create the Nike Air Foamposite “ParaNorman” sneakers in conjunction with the movie that hits theaters on Friday, August 17, 2012. If you haven’t seen the sneakers yet, rest … Continue reading

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Ep224-OSD-It Doesn’t Always Make Sense!

Somethings within the sneaker culture don’t always make sense, and that’s where sneaker aficionados have to be discerning and not fall for the okey-doke! But, it’s hard to not fall for the okey-doke when you’re under attack, and some folks … Continue reading

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Ep223-OSD-It’s All About The Money!

After taking a week to allow you to catch a breather and listen to a few past episodes, the OSD Crew returns with their opinions in tact, their thoughts about the price increases, and what can be expected from the sneaker community … Continue reading

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[Sneakers] Fila “The Cage” is back & better than ever!

When Scott, better known as Trethousandgt, of DeFy New York wrote, in the winter of 2010, that Fila should retro the Fila “The Cage” sneakers, he hoped that  someone at Fila would be paying attention, and read the article.

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Ep217-OSD-Ladies Run Tings: An interview with Craig Heisner (Li-Ning)

Feeway730 of Female Sneaker Fiend is multitasking, and interviewing guests throughout the month of March, which is “Women’s History Month” with this week’s guest, Craig Heisner-VP of Marketing, Sales, and Merchandising at Digital Li-Ning.

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