Monthly Archives: August 2012

Sneaker Spotlight: Air Jordan VII Black/True Red

Air Jordan VII Black/True Red

This weekend the Air Jordan 7 returns in one of its original builds to dealer shelves. The Jordan 7 model that is steeped in Michael Jordan history as the Air Jordan 7 helped the “G.O.A.T.” to his second straight championship title, sixth scoring title and a gold medal in Barcelona. The Air Jordan 7 set a new standard in comfort and lightened weight for the Air Jordan line with its build. Famed Nike/Jordan Brand designer Tinker Hatfield added a neoprene sockliner along with the interesting twist of design that was the inspired from West African tribal art, most apparent on the tongue and outsole. Continue reading

Sneaker Spotlight: Nike Dunk Low Pro SB “Tiffany”

Nike Dunk Low Pro SB Tiffany uploaded by kid_sneakerness

As the saying goes, “time flies when you’re having fun” and collecting sneakers is definitely that. When we stop to think about past releases and realize it’s been many more years than we thought since a shoe originally dropped, we know we’re having fun. Seven years ago this month, one of the most memorable Nike SB Dunks was released, the Nike Dunk Low Pro SB “Tiffany.”

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Sneaker Spotlight: Nike Dunk High Pro SB “Brian Anderson”

Brian Anderson photo courtesy of Skateboarder Magazine.

One of the most respected skateboarders in the world is Brian Anderson. Ever since bursting onto the scene in the late Nineties by turning pro one year and winning Thrasher Magazine’s Skateboarder of the Year the next, Anderson has become a mainstay, both in the skate world and in the minds of sneaker enthusiasts. One of the most memorable sneakers to come from his longstanding partnership with Nike SB is this high-top camo clad version.

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Sneakerpedia Twitter Sneaker Showcase

@sneakerboxClyde

Summer is quickly moving past us and judging by the amount of heat we are seeing throughout the week, many sneaker enthusiasts are making the most of it with their sneaker selections. This week’s Sneakerpedia Twitter Sneaker Showcase gets started with a pair of the highly sought after  Nike Air Yeezy 2 worn by @sneakerboxClyde. The heat continues for six pages worth of fresh sneakers and we noticed a strong showing from the female #sneakerholics this week. Let us know who rocked the best pair of sneakers this week in the comments section below.

To enter our Sneakerpedia Twitter Sneaker Showcase, mention us on Twitter @Sneakerpedia or use the hashtag #sneakerholics. Each week randomly selected sneaker enthusiasts are featured so the more pics you tweet us the better your chances!

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Sneakerpedia Twitter Sneaker Showcase: Group Shots #5

@ukdeadstock and @KishKashOne

It’s been a while since the last group showcase but we figured now is as good a time as any to have another. To kick off the latest special showcase we have a little adidas and Nike love in the form of #sneakerholics @ukdeadstock and @KishKashOne. The special showcase is made up of two of more pairs of kicks of #sneakerholics not only enjoying their kicks but each other’s company. Some folks even make it in multiple times due to sharing a few different shots with different groups. Kick off the weekend with the new showcase that is full of group shots. Be sure to tweet us, @Sneakerpedia, and/or use the #sneakerholics tag to have a chance of making the regular showcase and the group one too.

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