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History

Sneaker releases, sneaker information, and events that help establish the history of sneakers. From sporting events to pop culture to modern day social media trends, these are the moments that tell the stories of what makes sneakers, and their history, significant. Athletes, entertainers, influencers, and collectors, who choose to wear sneakers at important events and establish significant moments in the history of sneakers by doing so.

The Mailman Karl Malone Scores 61 Points in 33 Minutes

January 28, 2016 by noahgoldowitz

26 years ago yesterday, The Mailman delivered his career high performance against the Milwaukee Bucks. The 14-time NBA All-Star, two-time MVP, and two-time All-Star … Read more

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Sacramento Kings New Arena Floor Will Be Made of Recycled Sneakers

January 11, 2016 by nickengvall

A photo posted by Golden 1 Center (@golden1center) on Jan 8, 2016 at 9:40pm PST //platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js After a lengthy battle to keep the Sacramento … Read more

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1 Year Ago Today We Launched Sneaker History

January 9, 2016 by nickengvall

A year ago today, with the help of some incredible friends, I launched SneakerHistory.com in hopes of creating a place that brought back some … Read more

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My Top 10 Sneakers of 2015 – @kustoo

December 30, 2015 by kustoo

The sneaker game in 2015 changed a lot. Whether it was lifestyle or performance, things started to move and the old favorites were no longer the … Read more

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My Top 10 Sneakers of 2015 – @NickEngvall

December 28, 2015 by nickengvall

2015 was one of the best years the sneaker business has seen. The amount of diversity available to sneaker enthusiasts was incredible. Whether you … Read more

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Shaq’s Triple Double Against Nets in the Reebok Shaq Attaq II

November 20, 2015 by noahgoldowitz

On November 20, 1993 Shaq got his first career triple double in a Magic v Nets game. The cherry on top? He scored 24 points, … Read more

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Reggie Miller Scores His 20,000th Point

November 17, 2015 by noahgoldowitz

Fifteen years ago today, Reggie Miller scored his 20,000th point. He became the 25th player in league history to do so. Miller’s achievement occurred … Read more

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36 Years Ago Today Magic Johnson Made His NBA Debut

October 12, 2015 by noahgoldowitz

Since his debut, the press and crowds loved him. Over three decades ago today, Magic struck the NBA rocking Converse. Earvin “Magic” Johnson debuted as a … Read more

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The Comprehensive History of Tracy McGrady adidas T-Mac Sneakers

August 17, 2015 by nickengvall
The Comprehensive History of Tracy McGrady adidas T-Mac Sneakers

Tracy McGrady and his T-Mac sneakers, at one point, were arguably better than Kobe Bryant. Despite Kobe’s latest opinion on the matter, he once … Read more

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8 Years Since these Nike Air Max Classic BW Released

June 24, 2015 by airon0828

A lot of shine has been put on the Air Max 1 and Air Max 90 (happy 25th!) as of late and rightfully so. … Read more

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