Happy Birthday to the Smallest Dunk Champion, Spud Webb
Standing at 5′ 7″, Spud Webb is most known for winning the 1986 Dunk Contest, in which he beat his own teammate Dominique Wilkins. Notably on … Read more
Jordans
The Air Jordan line is where sneaker culture learned to tell stories. From the banned Jordan 1 to the last shot in the 14, this is our running history of Michael Jordan’s signature series, the colorways that defined eras, and the people who kept lacing them up long after the final buzzer.
Jordans
The Air Jordan line is where sneaker culture learned to tell stories. From the banned Jordan 1 to the last shot in the 14, this is our running history of Michael Jordan’s signature series, the colorways that defined eras, and the people who kept lacing them up long after the final buzzer.
5 Years Since Miami’s “Big Three” Was Introduced
It’s hard to believe but its been 5 years since Pat Riley and the Miami Heat were able to put together a team that … Read more
Flashback: Towns’ Sneakers Send Message of Hope
So often regarded primarily as instruments of hype, our sneakers have the potential to be so much more. What gets lost in a never-ending stream … Read more
15 “Patriotic” Sneakers to Wear This Weekend
The red, white, and blue will be prominent this weekend, thanks in part to the United States of America’s Independence Day on Saturday and … Read more
“The Rock,” Mitch Richmond, Turns 50 Today
There isn’t much debate who was the best shooting guard to play during the ’90s, or ever. That title would go to “His Airness,” … Read more
Meet Your New Hero – Grandmama!!! Larry Johnson Drafted #1 in 1991
There was NEVER a show like the UNLV Runnin Rebels in 1989-1991. Fab Five? Copies. Kentucky under Cal? No flash. Duke or Carolina? One … Read more
Dwyane Wade Wins 1st Championship in Converse Wade 1
Before Erik Spoelstra, there was Pat Riley. Before Li-Ning and Jordan Brand, there was Converse. Before LeBron and Bosh, there was just Dwyane Wade … Read more
Stephen Curry’s Performance in the UA Curry One Will Change The Future of Basketball Shoes
I’d say I’ll try to avoid the cliché of getting nostalgic in this but this is Sneaker History so that would be kind of pointless. That … Read more
Reggie Miller and Pacers Dominate Game 5 of the 2000 Finals
“Reggie Miller, standing behind the arc, would not let the season expire for the Indiana Pacers. He squared, fired and flapped those arms some … Read more