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Sample Sneakers

Sample sneakers are made for athletes to wear test, for designers to test materials, fitment, durability, and many other things. One of the most sought-after sneaker styles because often times the shoes are truly one of a kind.

Sneaker Spotlight: Nike LeBron 8 “SVSM” PE

December 8, 2015 by nickengvall

For most of us that collect sneakers, hunting down a rare pair is a part of what makes collecting enjoyable. It’s impossible to know … Read more

Categories Auctions, Nike, Sample Sneakers, Sneaker Spotlight Tags LeBron James, Nike LeBron 8 Leave a comment

Reebok Kamikaze SK-40 Shawn Kemp Sample Edition

October 7, 2015 by nickengvall

Shawn Kemp, aka The Reign Man was a beast back in the day, teaming with the trash talking Gary Payton for alley oops and … Read more

Categories Auctions, Reebok, Sample Sneakers Tags Shawn Kemp Leave a comment

adidas John Wall 2 Sample

October 6, 2015 by nickengvall

John Wall might be the most underrated guard in the NBA. He also, might be the most feared by white people because he’s so … Read more

Categories Auctions, Reebok, Sample Sneakers Tags adidas, adidas Wall 2, John Wall Leave a comment

The 10 Most Expensive Air Jordan Auctions on eBay Right Now

August 25, 2015 by nickengvall

What would you pay for your ultimate sneaker grail? You know, the one weakness that you would allow yourself to go overboard and spend … Read more

Categories Auctions, Jordans, Sample Sneakers Tags Air Jordan 10, Air Jordan 3, Jordan Leave a comment

Air Jordan 6 White 3M “First Championship” Sample

June 5, 2015 by nickengvall

Disclaimer: I am sucker for all things 3M or reflective in any way. These are f*&$%*ng awesome. Just about every color under the sun … Read more

Categories Auctions, Jordans, Sample Sneakers Tags Air Jordan 6, Jordan, Michael Jordan Leave a comment

Mike Bibby Air Jordan 2 Low Sacramento Kings “Away” P.E.

April 14, 2015 by airon0828

You can argue that besides Ray Allen, Mike Bibby had the best Air Jordan Player Exclusive (P.E.) colorways made for him. Sneakerheads know that … Read more

Categories Jordans, Sample Sneakers Tags Air Jordan 2, Jordan Leave a comment

Velour Lined Jordan 1 Laser Samples

April 4, 2015 by nickengvall

Samples are always fascinating to me. On one hand, if I was making them, I’d probably be trying all sorts of weird shit that … Read more

Categories Auctions, Jordans, Sample Sneakers Tags Air Jordan 1, Jordan Leave a comment

Nike Zoom Kobe 4 Product Test

February 2, 2015 by nyjumpman23

“1,100,000,002,100,00 Ankles will be broken. Facts don’t lie” Those are the words of the one of today’s greats, Kobe Bryant, codename “The Black Mamba” … Read more

Categories adidas, Jordans, Sample Sneakers, Sneaker Spotlight, Today in Sneaker History Tags Kobe Bryant, Nike, Nike Kobe 4 Leave a comment

Nike Air Max LeBron 9 Product Test Sample

January 15, 2015 by nyjumpman23

We all knew LeBron James didn’t win the hearts of many with “The Decision” television special; nor did portraying a bad-guy like persona help the year failing … Read more

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Sample: Nike Flightposite III PE for Kevin Garnett

January 12, 2015 by sneakerhistoryog

Whether Kevin Garnett left Nike because of the Swoosh declining his request for the creation of an Official Block Family (OBF) clothing line, or … Read more

Categories Auctions, Sample Sneakers Tags Kevin Garnett, Nike, Nike Flightposite III Leave a comment
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