#SneakerHistory

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Kobe Bryant working out for the Celtics before he became a Laker.

[noctdigitalmag]

Spike Lee / Universal Pictures / Do The Right Thing / Entertainment / 1989

[hizokucycles]

Reposted from @verseone In 2006, while hunting for wallpapers of my sneaker grail, the @diamondsupplyco x @nikesb dunk, I came across photos of the Celeste @bianchibicycles Pista Concept... it had twin aerospokes and it was the first time I had seen a fixed gear bike ever. I remember thinking “damn, what happened to the gears?! It looks like a big bmx bike!!” At that moment I fell in love and knew someday I want both. A few years later I finally had the opportunity to get the Tiffany dunks, which I’ve kept (and used as my wedding shoe). When quarantine started, I rekindled my love for fixed gear bikes, building, flipping, and most importantly - riding. Somehow... this happened. I’ve been hoarding specific parts for a super build build for a while now (s/o @kris_naz for the Sugino 75s and @crisone for the HED front and Charge saddle) and by fate, the frame came up for sale (s/o to @javiersomething for that 10pm fb message link 😘) it finally has come together. With all that being said, even in the midst of all this craziness in the world, don’t forget that you should never give up on your dreams. Stay passionate about things and people you love. Work hard, help others, and give back. God and the Universe will always take care of you. 💎 #diamondsareforever #bianchi #bianchisuperpista #superpista #celeste #tiffanyandco #nikesb #passioneceleste #nikedunk #nikesbdunk #sugino75 #hedcycling #nevernotriding #thomson #bikethomson #mashsf #fixedgear #fixie #sneakerhistory #Hizokucycles Hizokucycles.com https://www.instagram.com/p/CF140EjHAWE/?igshid=1xaslqw3pp7d1

[tintstore]

This Nike Air Jordan 1 Mid is available now at www.tint-store.com // (GS) EU 36.5 - 40 // 84,95 €

[vicislifeinbinary]

These kicks are sick. Kinda retro, kinda futuristic, I really dig them, especially the almost all white minimalism. Comfortable brand too. I came way too late to the sneakerhead game 👟🥰💯 . . . . . #sneakers #shoes #newbalance #WL840 #newbalanceWL840 #whitesneakers #allwhite #copenhagen #futuristic #retro #denmark #pumpedupkicks #sneakerhead #sneakerhistory #sneakergame #footwear #streetwear #sportswear #minimal #minimalism #design #punklawyer #rocknlaw #newbalancedanmark #sneakerdesign @newbalance @newbalancedanmark (her: Copenhagen) https://www.instagram.com/p/BxvsZf0BMoD/?igshid=1pbslehgp3btj

[snkrsandshoeswhatsnext]

If Nike can start making more stuff like this, they will make it through the recession very profitable. As seen on @sneakernews #yeahmakethese #whatyouwaitingfor #justforthekids #sneakerhistory #artforthefeet https://www.instagram.com/p/CkOz7y8Am3z/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[retrosneaks]

Nike Air Raid Size 10 $160 Deadstock 🔥 OG box 📦 #nike #nikeair #nikeshoes #sneakers #sneakerhistory #shoes #airraid #nikeairraid (at Austin, Texas) https://www.instagram.com/retrosneaksatx/p/CXNfCfRsd-i/?utm_medium=tumblr

[foodwithsole]

(Im)patiently waiting for 2019. #eatgoodstayfresh #eatwear #igsneakercommunity #sneads #caligotkicks #todayskicks #sole #solecollector #wdywt #complexkicks #rifla #kickstagram #walklikeus #ijustlikeshoes #weartesters #sneakerhistory #buywhatyoulike #shoessofresh #makesneakerpostsgreatagain #wearyourshoes #wearyourkicks #mynikes #nike #jordan #cdp https://www.instagram.com/p/BoDEUyGgPUj/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1voh672cye9tr

[cassellinc]

2600 pairs later... @_mayor_ | @paintnpourinc | #sneakerheads #sneakernews #sneakerhead #sneakersaddict #sneakercollection #sneakercollector #sneakercommunity #paintnpournyc #paintnpour #mayorsneakers #bdot #mayor #nychistory #nychiphop #sneakerhistory #sneakerholics #airforceones #airforce1s (at New York City, N.Y.) https://www.instagram.com/p/CTH0g-3ALL-/?utm_medium=tumblr

[trascapades]

🏀👟🎧🎬 #ArtIsAWeapon #NYC "Culture orchestrator" @koolboblove's autobiographical documentary @rockrubber45s is screening @bamcinematek today, August 1, at 7pm, followed by a Q&A with filmmaker Bobbito Garcia. This inspiring and funny film is now available to stream/download: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/rockrubber45s #RockRubber45s #Bobbito #BobbitoGarcia #KoolBobLove #djcucumberslice #autobiography #documentary #indiefilm #basketball #playgroundbasketball #sneakers #sneakerculture #sneakerhistory #45s #vinyl #musicdocs #sportsdocs #newyork #TraScapades #ArtIsAWeapon (at BAMcinématek)

[thesneakulture-blog]

The History of the Air Jordan 1

The Air Jordan 1 was designed by Peter Moore and was released in 1985 as Michael Jordan’s first signature shoe. It is believed to be the first shoe to be worn in the NBA with multiple colors.The original AJ1 retailed at $65.00.

Soon after Michael Jordan wore the Jordan 1 in the NBA, the commissioner of the NBA at the time, David Stern, banned it from the league as it violated the “uniformity of uniform rule” set by the NBA. So every time Michael Jordan wore it in a game, he had to pay a few thousand dollars.($5,000 to be precise) Nike, who loved this idea is said to have encouraged MJ to wear these and Nike would pay the fees. As a result, Nike gave the Air Jordan 1 “The shoe banned by the NBA” label.

Here is where things get confusing. As a complete record does not exist on what shoe MJ wore during his rookie year, one can only look at photos from that time and a certain letter written by the NBA Executive Vice President at the time, Russ Granik, speaking about a pair of “red and black Nike Basketball shoes” worn by Jordan that broke the NBA’s dress code. So naturally the Air Jordan 1 seemed to be a safe guess as the shoe that was banned as it was the first shoe in Michael Jordan’s signature sneaker line.

However, sneaker nerds have now unveiled that the Nike Air Jordan 1 was not in fact the banned shoe, rather it was a shoe called the Nike Air Ship, a pair that is lesser known for the most part thanks to the fact that it has never been re-released.

This chapter of Jordan Brand’s history is a bit unclear. Nevertheless, the Air Jordan 1 remains as one of the most iconic and influential sneakers if all time.

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Derrick Rose in the adidas Rose 2

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Young King James in the adidas T-Macs

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Young Virgil Abloh in the OG Air Jordan 6

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Serena Williams in the Nike Kobe 7.

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Nike Basketball sneakers in the 1998 Eastbay Catalog