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Commentary: Nike KD7 'What The' not for the 'narrow-minded'
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Commentary: Nike KD7 'What The' not for the 'narrow-minded'

By Piera Montenero • June 22, 2015

KD 7 What The Right away, I'm not a fan of the "What The" models, because first, I didn't go to clown college, and second, I don't like wearing 2 different shoes at one time....

Commentary: Air Jordan MTM Pack is luxurious, but falls short
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Commentary: Air Jordan MTM Pack is luxurious, but falls short

By Piera Montenero • June 22, 2015

The price for the Air Jordan MTM Pack is reportedly $700. I am not joking. MTM stands for Michael Jordan, Mark Parker and Tinker Hatfield -- the chief design minds of Brand Jordan -- and...

Nike Photosynthesis Pack is 'cute for women', 'interesting' for men
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Nike Photosynthesis Pack is 'cute for women', 'interesting' for men

By Piera Montenero • June 12, 2015

The name for this Nike collection is rather creative -- "Photosynthesis Pack". Officially the Nike Photosynthesis Pack, it's a floral-patterned collection of footwear and apparel adored with flowers (which do photosynthesis, you know?). Anyways, I...

Nike Kyrie 1 'Letterman' looks great with Aussie color palate
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Nike Kyrie 1 'Letterman' looks great with Aussie color palate

By Sandy Dover • June 11, 2015

Kyrie Irving became a star as a prep school talent at St. Patrick in New Jersey during his high school years, but he was born as an Australian. It remains to be seen just how...

Commentary: Nike & Jordan Brand N7 Collection shines for a cause
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Commentary: Nike & Jordan Brand N7 Collection shines for a cause

By Sandy Dover • June 03, 2015

As an individual who cares deeply for equal rights and right treatment of all human citizens of the world, I can get behind causes that look out for underrepresented communities. Being an American ethnic minority...

Commentary: NikeCourt Air Trainer 1 Mid x fragment channels tennis roots
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Commentary: NikeCourt Air Trainer 1 Mid x fragment channels tennis roots

By Sandy Dover • May 29, 2015

The Nike Air Trainer 1 is a storied model in the Nike family. It's not a secret -- it was the first cross-trainer, designed by Tinker Hatfield, and it became the blueprint for all other...

Commentary: Air Jordan 1 Pinnacle debuts with downplayed distinction
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Commentary: Air Jordan 1 Pinnacle debuts with downplayed distinction

By Sandy Dover • May 28, 2015

There's no doubt about the classic elements of the Air Jordan 1 model being everpresent in all of its forms -- and there's been many forms over the years. However, in the debut of the...

Commentary: Nike Basketball Elite Series Rose Gold Collection lives up to name
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Commentary: Nike Basketball Elite Series Rose Gold Collection lives up to name

By Piera Montenero • May 27, 2015

The Swoosh is going to show the world that they are No. 1 when it comes to basketball performance gear -- the Nike Basketball Elite Series Rose Gold Collection is insane. First of all, if...

Commentary: Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG 'Varsity Red' returns 'remastered'
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Commentary: Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG 'Varsity Red' returns 'remastered'

By Sandy Dover • May 27, 2015

It goes without saying that the Nike Air Jordan I is arguably the most iconic sneaker in basketball history. With all due respect to the Converse All-Star Chuck Taylor, the Air Jordan I changed the...

50 Shades + Oreos = Jordan Spizike 'Cool Grey'
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50 Shades + Oreos = Jordan Spizike 'Cool Grey'

By Piera Montenero • May 21, 2015

There's one word that sums up my opinion on the Jordan Spizike 'Cool Grey': ILL! I'm not the biggest fan of the Jordan Spizike, but that colorway brings so much heat to this shoe, that...