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A New Blueprint: A History of the Air Max 95
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A New Blueprint: A History of the Air Max 95

Milton Glaser, legendary designer of “I Love New York” logo and the now-famous Bob Dyla...

By Stephen Albertini September 28, 2022
The 10 Most Impactful Air Max Models Ever Released
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The 10 Most Impactful Air Max Models Ever Released

Nike's Airevolution.

By Stephen Albertini May 25, 2021
Our Favorite Nike Air Max 1 Colorways of All Time
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Our Favorite Nike Air Max 1 Colorways of All Time

Featuring atmos, Parra, Patta and more

By Stephen Albertini March 25, 2021
Infrared Vision: A History of the Jordan VI
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Infrared Vision: A History of the Jordan VI

Call Carmine.

By Stephen Albertini February 10, 2021
Greater than the "Flu Game": A History of the Jordan XII
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Greater than the "Flu Game": A History of the Jordan XII

The final Jordan release before the birth of Jordan Brand

By Stephen Albertini February 3, 2021
Philly's Finest: The History of the Reebok Question
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Philly's Finest: The History of the Reebok Question

A.I.'s first signature sneaker

By Stephen Albertini January 19, 2021
The 14 Best Sneakers of 2020
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The 14 Best Sneakers of 2020

The kicks that left their footprint on 2020

By Stephen Albertini December 23, 2020
The 10 Jordans Every Sneakerhead Should Own
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The 10 Jordans Every Sneakerhead Should Own

Keeping your collection above the rim

By Stephen Albertini November 24, 2020
The 16 Most Expensive Sneakers Available Now
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The 16 Most Expensive Sneakers Available Now

The kicks rocking the resale market

By Stephen Albertini November 23, 2020
The 10 Best Luxury Sneakers to Buy in 2020 and 2021
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The 10 Best Luxury Sneakers to Buy in 2020 and 2021

Elevate your shoe closet

By Stephen Albertini And Marc Richardson October 29, 2020
"Hare" Jordan: A History of the Jordan VII
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"Hare" Jordan: A History of the Jordan VII

From Bugs Bunny to the 1992 Barcelona Olympics

By Stephen Albertini September 3, 2020
Concept Japan: The History of Nike's CO.JP Program
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Concept Japan: The History of Nike's CO.JP Program

Japan-exclusive sneaker grails

By Stephen Albertini August 6, 2020
Michael Jordan’s Best On-Court Sneaker Moments
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Michael Jordan’s Best On-Court Sneaker Moments

From the rookie season to "The Last Dance"

By Stephen Albertini May 18, 2020
What is Foamposite? The Foamposite Sneaker History
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What is Foamposite? The Foamposite Sneaker History

Future tech from 1997

By Stephen Albertini April 9, 2020
Our All Time Favorite Jordan Is
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Our All Time Favorite Jordan Is

From the OGs to the new releases

By Stephen Albertini March 12, 2020
The Most Important Nike SB Dunks
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The Most Important Nike SB Dunks

The dunks that shaped Nike SB

By Stephen Albertini February 25, 2020