While the title is low-key biting our guy @deftronic ‘s classic Random Rambos on Deftronic.com , I really wanted to get back into sneaker blogging in a way that doesn’t require me to post every day. As we’ve been growing rapidly, I have been taking on more and more responsibilities, pushing my blogging to the bottom … Continue reading »
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NIKEiD Air Force 1 “Year of the Snake”
Nike is pulling out all stops in their efforts to return the Air Force 1 to prominence in retail stores and the sneaker community. The Nike Air Force 1 has been a fan favorite on NIKEiD for a while now and Nike always seems to bring some great options for both sneakerheads and casual fans … Continue reading »
The Nike Air Force 1 High Foamposite “Black History Month”
The Nike Air Force 1 High Foamposite “Black History Month” features a copper foamposite upper on top of a black midsole and outsole. The African patterns we have seen on numerous “BHM” releases, past and present, can be found on the tongue tag and ankle strap. Set to retail for $200, make sure to plan … Continue reading »
Adidas Mutombo
Nike is not the only brand that’s bringing back some classic 90′s kicks in 2013. Reebok has already announced a few big retro releases for this year, and now Adidas is following suit with a retro of the Adidas Mutombo. 20 years after its original release, we are seeing 3 colorways that are expected to … Continue reading »
Nike Air Force 1, Year of the Snake
Each year some of Nike’s most hyped releases are related to the Chinese Zodiac, a 12-year cycle with a specific animal associated with every year. 2013 is the Year of the Snake, and we have already seen some snakeskin samples of different colors and models. However, the official Year of the Snake Air Force 1 … Continue reading »
Nike LeBron 10 “BHM”
The Nike LeBron 10 “BHM” may be the only sneaker from this year’s pack that actually looks like it belongs, as compared to past BHM releases. Nike used the same BHM inspired print along the midsole, tongue tab, outsole, sock liner, and very subtly on the branding. Nike gave this LeBron 10 the smoky outsole … Continue reading »
Air Jordan Spizike “BHM”
Next on the menu of Black History Month pack releases is the Air Jordan Spizike. It’s very evident that JB wanted their releases to be the loudest of the pack, and they accomplished just that. This Spizike is caked in Volt, while electric blue accents give your eyes a break. The navy blue translucent outsole … Continue reading »
Air Jordan I “BHM”
We’re back! After a long holiday hiatus, we will be back in full-swing starting this week. We finally got a look at this year’s Black History Month pack, and the Air Jordan I was particularly interesting. While the colors are confusing to most (in relation to past BHM colorways), it’s guaranteed to turn some heads. … Continue reading »
.@ERICMATENAER ‘S 25 DAYS OF KICKMAS
Day 25: Stay tuned to MidwestSole.com , @MidwestSole on Instagram, and @ericmatenaer on Instagram as he embarks on the 25 Days of Kickmas, a different pair of kicks every day until Christmas; rain, snow, or sunshine. Continue reading »
.@ERICMATENAER ‘S 25 DAYS OF KICKMAS
Day 24: Stay tuned to MidwestSole.com , @MidwestSole on Instagram, and @ericmatenaer on Instagram as he embarks on the 25 Days of Kickmas, a different pair of kicks every day until Christmas; rain, snow, or sunshine. Continue reading »