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Caitlin Clark's Indiana Fever Kobe 5 PE is Perfect. But, Also Nike's Biggest Miss of 2025.

You know that feeling when you see something that’s absolutely beautiful but also makes you a little frustrated? That’s exactly what happened when I saw Caitlin Clark’s Indiana Fever Kobe 5 PE is releasing this month. Don’t get me wrong, the colorway is clean as hell. That navy upper with the orange gradient hits perfectly, and watching Clark ball out in Kobe’s shoes during her rookie year was…

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Remember When…

I don’t remember how long ago I got this but does anyone remember when Jason Markk was doing collaborations with all the boutiques? I always thought this was a cool idea. Most sneaker stores struggle to find ways to make enough selling shoes that aren’t full price or hyped. Adding a useful item to a purchase like this makes it a better experience in my opinion. When was the last time you bought…

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It’s Crazy What Sneakers Used To Go On Sale

After the Jamgamsic was mentioned in the Discord earlier this week, I went looking for another of my favorite Nike names, the Air Flight Vroomlicious. I found it on this clearance page from an old Eastbay catalog that we originally scanned for the Eastbay Blog (RIP), way back in 2009 or 2010. Still to this day, it’s surprising to see so many shoes on such deep discount, but what really stands out…

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The Very First Concepts Sneaker Collab?

If you were to ask any number of sneakerheads who makes the best collaborations, you would likely hear the name Concepts in a good number of the answers. It’s hard to believe it now, but Concepts wasn’t even its own shop when they first collaborated with New Balance on this Made In The USA 576 colab. Concepts began as a literal concept store inside The Tannery in Boston’s Harvard Square back in…

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The legendary Nike Solo Flight, the unexpected remake, the remix, a crazy mule sample, and the most unexplainable retro release.

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I came across this photo of Michael Jordan cleaning his golf clubs while wearing the Air Jordan 9 “Olive” recently while reminiscing about my very first pair of Air Jordans. Though it's not a photo I haven't seen before, it led me down a path I haven't been on for years...

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Before There Was Red Bull, There Was Reebok.

Red Bull might be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of action sports nowadays. Still, long before energy drinks became synonymous with extreme sports and death-defying stunts, Reebok was already pushing the boundaries of what athletic marketing could be. In the early 1990s, while most sneaker brands were content with basketball courts and running tracks, Reebok took its cameras to…

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The Forgotten Comeback: Nike Air Solo Flight 1 Retro

I’m constantly searching for random sneakers on any and every platform I can, and recently I came across a pair that sent me down a wild nostalgic and confusing rabbit hole. Let’s talk about one of the strangest retro releases that I can think of…the 2008-2009 Nike Air Solo Flight 1 Retro. You know those moments when Nike drops something and we’re all like, “Wait… nobody asked for this”? This…

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Things We Will Never See Again

I went down a rabbit hole this week looking at this photo shoot from 1997. Shot for Sports Illustrated by the legendary Walter Iooss Jr., it’s the kind of thing we just won’t see again. Of course, there will always be photoshoots for athletes, but to have an entire shoot for a rookie (in a general release sneaker like the adidas Top Ten 2000 at that!), who happened to have a fractured wrist, is…

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Allen Iverson, behind the back pass.

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James Harden in the Nike LeBron 6 Taxi

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Give Oscar Piastri The Title Already

In this episode of the Exhaust Notes Formula 1 Podcast, Todd, Rohit, and Nick discuss the recent Miami Grand Prix, the upcoming Monaco race, and the evolving dynamics within Formula One. They analyze the performances of drivers like Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris, exploring the implications of their standings in the championship. The conversation also touches on the challenges faced by Nico…

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The Best, Worst, and Overlooked NBA Playoff Sneakers of 2025

In this episode of the Sneaker History Podcast, Nick Engvall, Mike Guillory, and Robbie Falchi discuss the latest sneaker news, including the sellout of A’ja Wilson’s shoe and its implications for sneaker culture. They also delve into Nigel Sylvester’s community engagement efforts through his foundation. Then they discuss rising star Anthony Edwards and the AE-1 sneaker from Adidas, its impact on…

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Does Every F1 Race Need To Be The Super Bowl?

In this episode of the Exhaust Notes F1 Podcast, Nick Engvall and Todd discuss the evolving spectacle of Formula 1, particularly focusing on the Miami Grand Prix. They explore the balance between entertainment and racing, the branding challenges faced by teams like Ferrari, and the need for F1 to connect with a broader audience while maintaining its core racing identity. The conversation delves…

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Discord Community Call

Hi everyone, It’s been a while since we had a Discord Community call. We’ve got one scheduled for May 10th! We’ll kick it off at 4pm PT and probably have people on until well into the morning hours! Come hang with the community for a bit, introduce yourself, share some recent pickups, favorite pairs, or just chop it up with us. https://discord.gg/Wz3FjFwg?event=1367682825666560051

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The Politics of Formula 1 Is Already On Full Display This Season

In this episode of the Exhaust Notes Formula 1 podcast, the hosts dive into various topics surrounding the latest F1 race, including Max Verstappen’s controversial penalty, Ferrari’s impressive pit stop, and the dynamics within the Williams team. They also discuss the future of Aston Martin under Adrian Newey’s influence and the upcoming changes in engine regulations. The conversation is filled…

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Exhaust Notes F1 Podcast: Is Lando Norris Missing His Moment To Shine?

On this episode of the Exhaust Notes Formula 1 podcast, the hosts dive into the evolving rivalry between Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, discussing their performances and the dynamics within McLaren. They explore the efficiency of McLaren as a team, Lando’s underperformance compared to expectations, and Oscar’s rise as a formidable competitor. The conversation also touches on the personalities of…