Under Armour came up through performance and went looking for a place in basketball and lifestyle. We cover the Baltimore brand’s signature lines, its biggest swings, and where its sneakers fit in the larger story.
via USA Today As the NBA regular season approaches (about 14 days to be exact) we start to see some of the latest and greatest footwear drop; so it’s only fitting I’d hit you with a 2019-20 NBA sneaker preview! It looks like we’re primed for a great year of sneakers if the NBA Pre-Season … Read more
Y’all ready for a Footwear Flashback? Hop into the Sneaker History time machine and go back to the early 2010s with us! Much like a preteen going through puberty, the first half of the 2010s were a confusing time in basketball footwear. Technology was constantly advancing and subsequently, the basketball category experienced growing pains. Signature … Read more
We’re feeling nostalgic this fine Thursday; so we got to thinking about the best debut colorways of NBA lottery picks. Since 1990, which premier NBA draft prospect has dropped the most John Blaze debut signature sneaker? In honor of tonight’s NBA Draft and our ongoing partnership with The Colorways we’re gonna hit y’all with a … Read more
Hello everyone! We’re super excited to announce that we’ve started an in-house podcast affectionately titled “The Sneaker History Podcast“!!! Three episodes are now available on streaming services like iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, SoundCloud, etc for your listening pleasure. Nick, Mike and myself are super excited to launch this project and will be leaning on our … Read more
From Virgil Abloh to Sean Wotherspoon to Travis Scott, 2018 saw more than its fair share of sneaker collaborations. So much so that it seemed like every release was a collaborative effort just to outdo the last. And with the new year upon us, everyone’s “Top” sneakers list is cluttered with collabs, I even came … Read more
Joel Embiid has a big personality that matches his massive frame and the world cannot get enough of him. He’s personable, funny and competitive – no matter the sound bite Embiid is always about his business on the court. Injuries plagued his career early but this year it looks like he’s healthy and ready to … Read more
The NBA League MVP Award carries the greatest amount of clout within the realm of regular season hardware. Winners read as a ‘who’s who’ of NBA legends. While researching past MVPs I found it interesting how 20 of the last 38 modern winners (since 1980) wore either Nike or Jordan. Since we’re on the topic: … Read more
Chef Curry and the Golden State Warriors will defend their crown in the NBA Finals starting this Thursday. He meets LeBron’s Cavilers for the fourth year in a row, having won two of the last three meetings. Fatigue on this match-up rises from season to season, but it’s also a testament to the Warriors dominance … Read more
Half of the March Madness’s allure is the possibility of an underdog rising to the occasion and seizing victory. Unlikely Cinderella stories of recent years like Floria Gulf Coast and Middle Tennessee carry on the notion that in March, anything can happen. The Golden Retrievers of UMBC (University of Maryland Baltimore County) stole the show … Read more
The “Baby-Faced Assassin,” “Chef Curry,” “The Cheat Code,” whatever you want to call Wardell Stephen “Steph” Curry, there is no denying he is now the face of basketball. The reigning league MVP has been a walking highlight reel for the past two seasons. And as he blows out the candles to another year on Earth … Read more