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Building on the success over the last few years of "fusion" shoes, where Nike combines two retro classics into one, it has been revealed that in 2011 they will begin fusing Air Jordan's with Nike Air Max 1's. The first views are of the Air Max mixed with the Air Jordan XI's. I am happy to proclaim that it looks like a big success. In particular, I like the cool gray colorway which should go nicely with sweatpants and... more.

Hey, I've been accused of being too easily seduced by the giant marketing prowess of the Nike. I also know that every single great athlete can be under the banner of one athletic wear manufacturer, but when you see the new kicks that Reebok unveiled yesterday as John Wall's signature shoe, it does nothing but re-affirm my belief that only... more.

For some reason Nike and the various sneaker sites have been previewing the new Air Max Lebron VIII shoe for the better part of the last month. They have been dropping various close-up views of the shoe or blurred out pictures without giving us the view as a whole. Well to this foolishness, I say, "enough". Taking the various fragmented views, I composed a complete composite view of what the new Lebron shoe will look... more.

Call me old fashion ya'll, but I like to eat my cake and wear my gym shoes. Nevertheless, one can't help but marvel at the time, commitment, and artistry it takes to craft a delicious confection that realistically looks like a popular shoe. Check out this rendition of the famed patent leather Jordan XI's, created by Florida-based company "Cakes with L.O.V.E." who... more.

Maybe it's the economy, but it seems that Nike is going out of the way to give the public more and more customer friendly products. We point to the recent releasing of many of the more popular Jordan retro's, plus breaking out the Agassi, Bo Jackson, Deion... more.

Unfortunately Carmelo Anthony and Denver Nuggets had a very short appearance in this year's playoffs. Had they been able to stick around we may have gotten a longer look at Melo's new shoes designed by 17-year old Austin Jermacans of Pennyslyvania who was... more.