Tag Archives: Michael Jordan

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

OSD Episode # 248 “Not From Houston, But I Rap-A-Lot”

Posted on February 13, 2013 by Paper Chasr

Posted in Kickstory, OSD Talk Show, Retail, Sneaker Summit, Sneakers | Tagged Adidas Energy Boost, adidas Originals, Air Jordan 3 '88, birthday, Bun B, Galleria Mall, H-Town Sneaker Summit, HTSS, jumpman23, Matt Halfhill, Michael Jordan, Nice Kicks, Supra S1W, Teyana Taylor, Under Armour | Leave a comment

[Opinion] “Nike Air”……Why?

Posted on December 31, 2012 by Dee Wells

OSDlive.com is back and we’re back in a big way! The podcast that has been downloaded more than a million times has moved to video and now you can see the OSD Crew (@OSDcrew365) and the sneakers we discuss on a weekly basis. … Continue reading →

Posted in Kickstory, OSD, Sneakers, SOLEcial Studies | Tagged #walkgood, 1988, Air Jordan 3, Dee Wells, Jordan Brand, Kickstory, Massachusetts, Michael Jordan, MJ, opinion, osdlive, retro, sneaker aficionado, sneakerhead, Sneakers, Trainers, WIM, Worcester, Worcester Is MAJOR | Leave a comment

[Video]Size15King: My Favorite- Air Jordan 1

Posted on September 27, 2012 by Dee Wells

As only he can do it, Size15King tells us about a pair of his favorite sneakers…the 1985 Nike Air Jordan 1 in size 15, of course! Be sure to follow @Size15King and use the hashtag #S15K!

Posted in Kickstory, OSD, Sneakers, SOLEcial Studies | Tagged 305, Air Jordan 1, Chicago Bulls, footwear, His Airness, Kicks, Kickstory, Miami, Michael Jordan, MJ, S15K, SFK, size 15, Size15King | Leave a comment

Ep239-OSD-Never going to be the same!

Posted on September 7, 2012 by Dee Wells

The OSD Crew discusses the downside of the sneaker culture: 19-year-old Montre Bradley from Rochester, NY was murdered while he was ‘camping out’ to buy a pair of the Nike Foamposite Pro sneakers! Similar to what folks in the NRA say, “Guns … Continue reading →

Posted in OSD Talk Show | Tagged 1989, 1992, 5 year anniversary, Air Jordan, B-more, Baltimore, Basketball Hall of Fame, boots, Catholic, Converse, converse pro leather, D'Wayne Edwards, D.C., DMV, Dream Team, equestrian boots, Female Sneaker Fiend, Footlocker, footwear design, footwear news, FSF, Future Footwear, Georgetown University, GGK, Girls Got Kicks, higher education, horseback riding, Houston, Jesuit, John Thompson, Jordan Brand, Kickstory, Maryland, Massachusetts, Mesh01, Michael Jordan, Montre Bradley, National Rifle Association, New Balance, Nike, Nike boots, Nike Goadome, NRA, Oregon, OSD, OSD Crew, PENSOLE Footwear Design Academy, Philip Knight, Portland, Puma, retail, SneakerTube.tv, Springfield, Supra, Texas, Washington, Zappos | Leave a comment

Ep238-OSD-5th Year Anniversary & D’Wayne Edwards

Posted on August 30, 2012 by Dee Wells

The OSD Crew celebrates the show’s 5th Year Anniversary, and is joined by D’Wayne Edwards of PENSOLE Footwear Design Academy who discusses the Future of Footwear competition.

Posted in Kickstory, OSD Talk Show, Sneakers | Tagged 1989, 1992, 5 year anniversary, Air Jordan, B-more, Baltimore, Basketball Hall of Fame, boots, Catholic, Converse, converse pro leather, D'Wayne Edwards, D.C., DMV, Dream Team, equestrian boots, Female Sneaker Fiend, Footlocker, footwear design, footwear news, FSF, Future Footwear, Georgetown University, GGK, Girls Got Kicks, higher education, horseback riding, Houston, Jesuit, John Thompson, Jordan Brand, Kickstory, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michael Jordan, New Balance, Nike, Nike boots, Nike Goadome, Oregon, OSD, OSD Crew, PENSOLE Footwear Design Academy, Philip Knight, Portland, Puma, retail, SneakerTube.tv, Springfield, Supra, Texas, Washington, Zappos | Leave a comment

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

Posted on May 17, 2012 by Dee Wells

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 →

Posted in OSD Talk Show | Tagged adidas Originals, Allen Iversion, AUS, Australia, basketball, BKLYN, Blake Griffin, Bloodline Fresh, Brooklyn, Diadora, Dwyane Wade, Ellesse, Female Sneaker Fiend, Fila, Footwear Industry, Fresher Than Your Average, FSF, FTC, H-Town Sneaker Summit, HTSS, Jam Master Jay, KangaROOS, Kickstory, lawsuit, LeBron James, Matt Halfhill, Miami Heat, Michael Jordan, money, NBA, New Balance, Nike Hyperdunk Elite, PENSOLE Footwear Design Academy, Philadelphia 76ers, Ramp PDX, RDQLUS Creative, RUN DMC, Saucony, Shaq, Shaqnosis, Shaquille O'Neal, Skechers, Sneaker Freaker, Sneaker Freaker Magazine, SneakerTube.tv, Sole Collector, Spot-Bilt, STTV, Swizz Beatz, The Cage, The Question, USA, Williamsburg | Leave a comment

Ep223-OSD-It’s All About The Money!

Posted on May 10, 2012 by Dee Wells

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 →

Posted in OSD Talk Show | Tagged 999, adidas Originals, Alexander McQueen, Allen Iversion, AUS, Australia, basketball, Berkshire Hathaway, BKLYN, Bloodline Fresh, Brooklyn, Brooks, BunYip, Carmelo Anthony, Crazy Light, DC Shoes, De La Soul, Diadora, Dwyane Wade, economy, Ellesse, Female Sneaker Fiend, Fila, Footwear Industry, Fresher Than Your Average, FSF, H-Town Sneaker Summit, HTSS, Jam Master Jay, Jeremy Lin, KangaROOS, Kickstory, Knicks, LeBron James, Matt Halfhill, Miami Heat, Michael Jordan, money, NBA, New Balance, Nice & Smooth, PENSOLE Footwear Design Academy, Philadelphia 76ers, Public Enemy, Puma, Ramp PDX, RDQLUS Creative, Retail Reach Around, Ronnie Fieg, RUN DMC, Saucony, Sneaker Freaker Magazine, SneakerTube.tv, Sole Collector, Spot-Bilt, STTV, Swizz Beatz, The Cage, The Question, USA, Warren Buffet, Williamsburg | Leave a comment

Paper Chasr kicks it with “Jumpman Bostic” about the old time religion..”Sneakers”

Posted on April 9, 2012 by Paper Chasr

Excuse me for giving this post an ancient tone..but this one is most definitely with good measure. It’s rare these days to be able to talk with someone like myself that has been around to see the birth of sneaker … Continue reading →

Posted in Kickstory, OSD, Sneakers | Tagged Air Force 1, Air Jordan, Air Jordan 1, Air Jordan 2010, Air Max, D.J. Augustin, Detroit, Jordan VIII, Jordan XX, Jumpman Bostic, Kickstories, Michael Jordan, Nike, Zoom Air | Leave a comment

Ep201-OSD-STTV: Represent Your SneakerHOOD Pt. 3 (BTS) WINNERS

Posted on November 10, 2011 by Dee Wells

Rougher than Tyrone Biggums’s feet in the dead of winter….the OSD Crew pulls no punches about the sneakers that are being released, along with discussing the “feud” between basketball players and owners that now involves Michael Jordan in a new … Continue reading →

Posted in OSD Talk Show | Tagged adidas Originals, Cali du Blanc, Converse, DC Comics, Female Sneaker Fiend, FSF, Girls Got Kicks, Heavy D, Joe Frazier, Lori Lobenstine, Michael Jordan, Nick Young, OSD Crew, Premium Pete, RUN DMC, RYSH, sneaker podcast, sneaker talk show, SneakerTube, STTV, Washington Wizards | Leave a comment