In the mid part of the 20th century, the sneaker becomes a more common cultural phenomenon with emphasis being put on new technologies for athletes. Sports legends such as Joe Namath and Steve Prefontaine became known as much for their performance as for their shoes, however, the first major line of sneakers was endorsed by […]
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The History of Sneakers II (1950 - 1985)
July 27th, 2008 · No Comments
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The History of Sneakers I (1800 - 1950)
July 27th, 2008 · No Comments
The sneaker is a relatively modern invention with its roots in the Industrial Revolution. With new materials like vulcanized rubber and new production methods like assembly lines, shoes could now be manufactured more cheaply and efficiently where once each shoe had to be produced by hand by a shoemaker.
The early part of the 20th century […]
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DunkxChange 3 Year Anniversary Party!!!!
July 27th, 2008 · No Comments
DUNKXCHANGE X ACTIVE RIDE SHOP 3 YEAR ANNIVERSARY PARTY AND SHOW JULY 26TH AND JULY 27TH IN SOUTHERN CALI!
The Dunkxchange is very proud to have made it for 3 years now. Because of all of your help, we continue to grow and expand to new areas. We are extremely excited about our 3 year third […]
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Visvim and Sophnet Collaborate on Kiefer Hi
February 24th, 2008 · No Comments
Japanese fashion label Sophnet and Japanese shoe company Visvim have gone into the shoe laboratory to create special colorways for the Kiefer Hi. This casual hi-top shoe is available in gold and silver colorways that make the wearer look as rich as they feel. The paint is applied to make the Kiefer Hi look like […]
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SoleFresh.com - Guaranteed Pre-Orders on Air Jordan retros and Nike SB sneakers
January 29th, 2008 · No Comments
SoleFresh.com - Guaranteed Pre-Orders on Air Jordan retros and Nike SB sneakers
SoleFresh.com is an up-and-coming online sneaker boutique. We are dedicated to providing the world with the hottest authentic shoes, stylish apparel, and most importantly top notch customer service.
We carry the latest brands from Air Jordan retro sneakers to Nike SB skateboarding shoes. Whether limited […]
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NIKE FUTURE SOLE
January 24th, 2008 · No Comments
NIKE FUTURE SOLE
“If, I was not playing basketball I would want to be a Footwear designer” - Carmelo Anthony.The 1st Annual Nike Future Sole Footwear Design Competition provides every kid out there with this opportunity and this is how:1/1/08:CONTEST BEGINS*Each contestant MUST submit a parent consent form before they can enter.*Each contestant can submit 3 […]
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