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The Air Jordan 7... brought to you courtesy of a water skiing trip, a record store poster, and Mexican sandal-inspired sneakers...

In a sport with “foot” in its name, why is there so little love for feet? Kickers have forever struggled to truly find their place in the game of football. From pee-wee to the pros, kickers are often an afterthought, … Read the rest

We collect a lot of gross stuff on the bottom of our shoes. That’s why it’s crazy that one of the most delicious culinary traditions in one of the most iconic cuisines in the world was possibly inspired by the … Read the rest

A derelict mansion. A skeleton in an attic. An uttered curse. Centuries of unexplained hauntings and misfortunes. And it all comes back to an old pair of green shoes.

The Red Sox weren’t always the Red Sox. How did a humble piece of hosiery become synonymous with one of the most legendary, respected, and popular organizations in professional sports? * https://www.history.com/news/curse-of-the-bambino-babe-ruth-red-sox-broken* https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boston_Red_Sox#Regular_season_home_attendance* https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_the_Cincinnati_Reds* https://www.britannica.com/topic/Boston-Red-Sox* https://www.mlb.com/news/boston-red-sox-team-name-history* Music- License free from YouTube … Read the rest

One cold winter night in Southwest England, 1855, mysterious hoof-shaped footprints appeared in the snow. These prints appeared to belong to a two-legged creature, and covered a distance spanning up to 100 miles. Who...or what...is the source of these mysterious footprints?

Part two of our look at the most iconic OG Air Jordans never worn by Michael Jordan in NBA action. This episodes covers the Air Jordan 7 and beyond. Cool Gray 11’s… Read the rest

This is episode is part 1 of our breakdown of the most iconic OG, or original Air Jordan colorways that were never worn by Michael Jordan on court for NBA game action, despite the fact they were released while his playing career was still going. We were surprised at how many there were, and by MJ's affinit

An English immigrant, some chickens, and a good idea helped create one of the most successful and beloved sneaker companies in the world.

Most, when they hear the phrase “Tar Heel”, know that you are talking about someone from North Carolina, or the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill. But how many, if asked “What exactly is a tar heel?”, would know … Read the rest

What does Mexican food have to do with Nike Huarache sneakers?

One of the most iconic shoes today came about because of a mishap on a slippery deck, a cocker spaniel named Prince, and a man on a mission to find a simple solution to an age-old problem. 90 years ago, off the Long Island Sound, Paul Sperry slipped off of the deck of his schooner, the "Sirocco", into the Atlantic. He was able to grab on to some rigging and save himself. What was initially a scary experience, would end up changing boat shoes and fashion forever. Frat bros rejoice!