OSD Talk Show:Ep.144-Future Sole: HS Winnners-Largin & Mann

Back after a 2-week hiatus and recharged and ready to knock down the kicks whose soles are too slippery to rock and those that are simple, fly and purposeful.....We're BACK!



Episode 144, which took place on September 15, 2010, the date stands the test of time of because it was 25-years ago that the first Nike Air Jordan basketball sneaker was released.  Yes, the Air Jordan 1 in black and red with a little white was first worn my Michael Jordan in 1985.

Also, we're joined by the Future Sole High School category winners- Allen Largin & Josh Mann.  Listen as they discuss their experience traveling Nike's headquarters, the role of their mentors in the process and their plans for the very near future.

*Sneaker NEWS*

• Skechers Toning Shoes / Class Action Law Suit
• Nike Plus Minus the Sensor
• Adidas Signs agrees to 4-year deal with MLS for $200 Million
• Brandon Jennings suggest being Snubbed by Nike
• Starbury Line Returns...IN CHINA!
• Under Armour Basketball line releasing early

*Sneakers DISCUSSED*

• Saucony Hangtime
• New Basketball Shoes from Protege
• Adidas WaterBug
• Asics x Sneaker Freaker Gel Lyte III
• Nike ACG Foamposite Bakin

*WTF*

Nike's Blow to Win

Brandon Jennings jamming to Lady Gaga

Media Takeout: Y'all don't know jack about the kicks Dwyane Wade is wearing.....STFU

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OSD Talk Show:Ep.144-Future Sole: HS Winnners-Largin & Mann

The Sneaker Gods Have Spoken: D.Wade now on Jordan Brand

The SNEAKER GODS have listened to us at OSD!!! ESPN is reporting today that Dwyane Wade has left Converse and signed with the mighty Jordan Brand. After 4 insanely ugly sneakers (The last of which he did not even wear this past season), he will now get a fresh start with the company started on the wings of his hometown idol. Just think...What if Chicago actually makes a play for D.Wade in 2010?

Peep the Story Here:
D.Wade Leaves Converse for Jordan Brand

The Sneaker Gods Have Spoken: D.Wade now on Jordan Brand

One Star

Converse a/k/a/ MIM (Made In Massachusetts) turned the BIG one hundred and they throwing a party of sorts.

Thank goodness they're rolling out the red carpet because coming off of the Air Force 1 25th Anniversary, it's good to see big brother Converse get some shine.

Boston Globe: Converse celebrates

One Star

Wade's Love Letter to Basketball

Check out this from-the-heart letter read by Wade for the for the Wade 3 ad campaign.

I still believe that Converse doesn't know how to market Wade, but this campaign, is a step in the right direction. Thank you Converse!

Wade's Love Letter to Basketball