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On Expectations, the Air Max 96 and Street Fighter

February 18, 2016 by gpolitejr

The follow up is always harder than the original. The expectations, the real ones from others and the ones we place on ourselves, weigh … Read more

Categories Nike, Opinion, Sneaker Spotlight Tags Street Fighter Leave a comment

Where Are the Zoom Air Runner Retros?

November 14, 2015 by gpolitejr

Nike began as a running shoe brand. Phil Knight and Bill Bowerman partnered up at the University of Oregon to become the juggernaut we … Read more

Categories Nike, Opinion, Terminology and Technology Tags Nike Running, Nike Zoom Spiridon, Nike Zoom Talaria Leave a comment

Slam City x Nike SB is a Slam Dunk

October 13, 2015 by gpolitejr

Until around middle school, I wasn’t hugely into sneakers. I was more focused on video games and cartoons. I still am to this day … Read more

Categories Nike, Sneaker Spotlight Tags Nike SB, Nike SB Dunk Low, Slam City Leave a comment

Top 5 Sneakers Inspired By School

September 3, 2015 by gpolitejr

It’s that time of year again. Class is about to be back in session (or might already be back in session depending on where … Read more

Categories Blog Tags Nike, Vans Leave a comment

Sony Playstations, Pizza Hut Stuffed Crust, Only Built 4 Cuban Linx and the Air Max 95

July 22, 2015 by gpolitejr

  A lot of amazing gifts were given to the world in 1995. The OG Playstation. Pizza Hut Stuffed Crust. Only Built 4 Cuban … Read more

Categories Jordans Tags Nike, Nike Air Max 95 Leave a comment

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