OSD x QAS 1st Annual Sneaker Design Contest Recap..

There's nothing like finding a way to tap into the future talents of any industry to see if it's future is in good hands. We, at OSD, take an active role in supporting talented kids who love sneakers wherever they may be. Thanks to design contests like FUTURE SOLE created by D'Wayne Edwards of Jordan Brand, we got inspired to get into the action.

About 6 months ago OSD teamed up with the Queen of All Saints Catholic School, in the Clinton Hill section of Brooklyn, for our own version of the Future Sole contest.



THE RULES

The requirements were for each student to write a 100 word essay telling what their favorite sneaker is, and what they would do if they had the opportunity to change it. The students also had to provide a sketch for their submission. That was well received by the students at the school from grades K through 8th grade. We're sure the prizes had a lot to do with it, because the 1st place winner (Jevaughn Williams an 8th grader at the time) got a $250 Gift Card to Foot Locker , and the 2nd place winner now 6th Grader Paloma Castillo received a fresh pair of Adidas (her favorite sneaker brand).

WE THANK THE PRINCIPAL MRS. THERESA ATTIANESE ,THE TEACHERS, AND ALL THE CHILDREN OF THE QUEEN OF ALL SAINTS CATHOLIC SCHOOL IN CLINTON HILL BROOKLYN.

We look forward to the 2nd annual design contest continuing the fun and positive vibes that the 1st one has produced. STUDENTS, GET READY!

OSD x QAS 1st Annual Sneaker Design Contest Recap..

OSD Talk Show: Ep. 148-Changed Perspective

In this episode 148, the OSD Crew discusses Under Armour's commitment to basketball in the United States along with it's entry into the Chinese basketball market.  With Brandon Jennings as the face of UA, the Crew believes UA has to sign another premier U.S.A. basketball player.

Also, discussed in this episode is Nike's Walter Payton-like stiff arm right to the grill of Reebok to secure the jersey and apparel rights for the NFL.

Join the live show every Wednesday at 8:30 pm PST/ 9:30 pm EST at www.ObsessiveSneakerDisorder.com. 

If you have a topic that you'd like for the Crew to discuss, send us an email to info@osdlive.com.

*Sneaker NEWS*
Under Armour Aims at US and China basketball markets

Nike to provide jerseys & apparel for the NFL 

Adidas not able to provide athletes with basketball sneakers  

Six Points Chicago Marathon recap

Petition to Stop the Nike Air Jordan "Premio" BIN VII 

Doernbecher Freestlyle Children's Profiles

Winners of the 1-hour Play-Doh Kicks challenge  

*SNEAKERS Discussed*
 

• Fila x Packer Shoes FX 100 
• Nike Trainer SC II Returns
• Adidas Adizero Rose

*Winter BOOTS Discussed*

Air Max Superdome
Timberland Real Wood 6"

Red Wing Ashy Gray 6" Boot
 
*WTF*
  Art or WTF?  
 

 

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As always, Wear Every Pair & Walk GOOD!

OSD Talk Show: Ep. 148-Changed Perspective

OSD Talk Show: Ep. 147- All Grown Up

When the time comes to step out of your daily beaters or more colorful sneakers, you have to switch your footwear to some kicks that are "more grown up", if you will.

Well, for this episode, we discuss a number of sneakers that will show you have class and style for various occasions.

We're also joined by Matt Halfhill of NiceKicks.com and the Nice Kicks Store.  Matt discusses the recent release of the Asics Gel Lyte III sneaker release and what's on the horizons for NiceKicks.com.

*Sneakers DISCUSSED*

• Bernard Willhelm x Camper
• Nike Air Max 1 Crepe Sole
• Undefeated K-Swiss Deuce
• Adidas Originals Stan Smith Mid
• Converse x Offspring Clean Crafted
• Gourmet Cinque Snakeskin 

*Sneaker NEWS*

• SNKRlendar Photo Competition
• Retro Sneaker Retread
• Store Shelves Become Sneaker Shrines

*WTF*

• Nike x Harris Tweed Air Royal

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As always, Wear Every Pair & Walk GOOD!

OSD Talk Show: Ep. 147- All Grown Up

OSD Episode @ 145 (The Future of Sole)

As you know, We at OSD (Obsessive Sneaker Disorder) are very big supporters of anything related to investment in "the future" of the athletic footwear business. Having said that..Peep Episode # 145 as we spoke at lenght about the Sister 2 Sister Design Workshop that took place last weekend in Boston, and we spoke to Future Sole 2010 College Division winners Christopher Dixon and Neil Zemba (Happy Belated Bday Neil). We also spoke about why Jordan Brand should introduce new models in other colors besides White Black & Red FIRST!

Here's the link to listen in to
Episode # 145

Here's the rundown of everything we got into on this week's show:


NEWS

Niketown 57th Str NYC Shut down due to Bedbugs

Nike Pro Combat Uniforms

Skechers Cartoon Characters on Nicktoons (Dee)


SHOES

Asics x Nicekicks 2.0

Nike Zoom Koston One

Nike LunarEclipse

Jordan 2 Vashtie Cola


WTF

Air Jordan 6-17-23

This sneaker may not have made the list if introduced in another color (pointed out by OSD's own SFK) and as illustrated by our homie RDQLUS from RDQLUS Creative.

Wizards Colorway

UNC Colorway


WALK GOOD & WEAR EVERY PAIR!

OSD Episode @ 145 (The Future of Sole)

The Day Kicks Changed Forever: 25 years later...

September 15th, 1985 is day most of us sneaker lovers (who are old like me) have grown to appreciate long before today. See, we knew that something crazy was about to happen once time (a couple years) passed and people were able to reflect on exactly what those red and black kicks represented in the grand scheme of what would become a long line of kicks that goes on til this day. See I was personally into kicks a couple years before 1985, but with the summer wages I was earning the reflection of that love was based on Mom's cash (Thank You mom). So the shoe inventory varied based on my behavior at the time. But mom always wanted me to at least have standard issue kicks (meaning- kicks good enough to fit in and not be laughed at but still cool). In 1985 my mom and many other parents were now forced to pay attention to this talk of "Jordans". How much do they cost? Where do we get them? Why these colors? What's so good about this guy? Most fathers already knew the legend of MJ since the days at North Carolina, (right Patrick Chewing?) but the mothers were the ones who mostly went school shopping, not the dads. So as Nike was paying $5,000 per game for Michael to keep wearing the kicks, they knew that money would be coming back in from all across the country once folks could get the sneakers. Mike's playing abilities which Larry Bird once described as "God disguised as Michael Jordan" would only elevate the demand for the sneakers that David Stern (yes David Stern) said are not legal on the NBA hardwood on October 18th of the same year. He had no idea what his decision and Nike's reaction to it would spawn. But we sneaker lovers are thankful for his decision and Nike's reaction to it. Today marks the 25th Anniversary of the day the sneaker business changed forever. The same way Nike (and Mike) infected a world of kids from the US shores spreading outward around the world, now other companies are trying to do the reverse. Companies like Li-Ning and Peak are now starting to invade the US sneaker market. They want our kids!!!

With countless brands that have come and a lot that have gone away since that time, I thank Nike..I thank Mike (Jordan), Peter Moore, Sonny Vaccaro and all the innovators and risk takers at Nike and Jordan Brand for their dedication to continuing the legacy and creating a business model and strategy that has lasted the test of time. Love them or hate them..the shoes can't be denied. Mars Blackmon told us what it was back in 1987, did he not???


OSD IS BACK LIVE TONIGHT WITH EPISODE # 144 so click here!

WALK GOOD & WEAR EVERY PAIR!!!

The Day Kicks Changed Forever: 25 years later...

Nike / Jordan FUTURE SOLE 2010 RECAP

For the 2nd year in a row OSD has been personally involved in the Nike / Jordan brand Future Sole competition. If you've been in tune with the OSD movement then YOU KNOW we ride really seriously for this competition. Why? the future of sneakers depends on it. Last year's competition spawned one of the best sneaker releases (in my humble opinion) for 2010 so far in the Future Sole Melo M6 that released a few months ago. If you still don't have a pair Here's your chance to get them by clicking NOW!


THIS YEAR'S COMPETITION...OFF THE CHAIN ONCE AGAIN!! With the finalist pool expanded a bit, we were able to meet and interact with a couple more contestants than last year. The growth in support within Nike / Jordan as well as the increase in traffic to the Future Sole Website which got close to 1 million hits this year proves that the contest is on full display around the world now. I'm very happy to be a part of it, and I'm very happy about the future of sneakers. I actually told all of the finalists that based on their designs and presentations of them that..if I no longer like sneakers in 5 years IT'S THEIR FAULT- LOL! That's how much I believe in the talent, passion, and support they received from their families and mentors. Salute to my homie DWayne Edwards as well!!!

So without further delay...Here are the some of the images of the WINNERS AND THEIR DESIGNS as captured by Sole Collector and Eastbay

WE AT OBSESSIVE SNEAKER DISORDER SALUTE THE WINNERS AND EVERYONE INVOLVED WITH THIS GREAT EVENT!!!

oh yeah..I chose to break THESE out for effect at the event! LOL


WALK GOOD & WEAR EVERY PAIR! OSD returns with a new show on Wednesday 9/15/20X

Nike / Jordan FUTURE SOLE 2010 RECAP

OSD Talk Show: Ep. 143: 3-Year Anniversary Show

When the OSD Talk Show was created 3-years ago, little did I know that a simple, albeit more complicated than it sounds, Internet talk show, dedicated to the people that like sneakers ALOT, would motivate others to express their passion for wearing and talking about kicks! 

Looking back now, I shouldn't have thought otherwise, but with the creation of magazines such as Sneaker Freaker, Sole Collector, Kicksclusive, Sneaker Marmalade and countless other publications that I'm not aware of, the footwear industry is always changing.  As long as people have feet, there is going to be a need for shoes and, especially, sneakers!

In this episode, we discuss sneaker news such as Sonny Vaccaro returning to claim the summer basketball crown and his pending deal with Li Ning, along with Usain Bolt renewing his contract with Puma until 2013.

Also, we're joined by GLC of G.O.O.D. Music and listen as he talks kicks, his new distribution deal and what he and others are doing to stop youth violence in Chicago.  Chuuch!

*Sneaker NEWS*

• What does OSD Mean? We're #22 
  
• Bun-B Spokesperson for "Cadillac" sneakers 
  
• Usain Bolt renews Puma deal until 2013 
  
• Play Doh Kicks Contest (Core77.com)
  
• Team Big Footer's Newest Member: Connor Duffy 
  
• Evan Turner inks endorsement deal with Li Ning
  
• Sonny Vaccaro is coming back & he's bringing a new sneaker company 
  
• Nike files a patent for the Nike Air Mag "McFlys"
  
• The New York Times goes inside the fake sneaker factories

*Sneakers DISCUSSED*

• Gourmet "The 25" 
  
• Adidas "Crafts Pack"
  
• Under Armour Micro G Series 
  
• Adidas Alive LT
  
• Nike Air Max 1 Hyperfuse
  
• Nike Air Jordan 1 "Banned"
  

*WTF*

• iHome x New Balance Headphones
  
• Nike Bespoke Harajuku
  
• Craziest Fakes Ever-Nike Air Yeezy with Jordan VI sole

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As always, Wear Every Pair & Walk GOOD!

OSD Talk Show: Ep. 143: 3-Year Anniversary Show

OSD Talk Show: Ep. 142 "Leather & Rubber"

It's often said, "Who knew that leather and rubber could bring so many people together?"  That statement has crossed the lips of so many people, from various walks of life and, certainly, various backgrounds.

The World Basketball Festival (WBF), the Nike sponsored event that took place in NYC August 10-15, featured a number of events for residents of the 5-Boroughs and anyone that ventured to the Big Apple to watch some basketball, witness one of Brooklyn's Finest (Jay-Z) perform at Radio City Music Hall, and venture "Uptown" to the famed Rucker Park where there were young and old Witnesses.

In this episode, the Crew discusses the WBF and, of course, sneaker news and the people that really like sneakers, kicks, sleds, dogs or whatever you call them. 

We can agree on one fact......we ALL have OSD! 

*Sneaker NEWS*

• World Basketball Festival Coverage
  
• Q2 Footwear Industry Sales Report
• Sneaker Freaker Takes Us Back to a Pivotal Year in Kicks......1987
• Greg Street Offers Wale Paris Dunks
• YUMS: Behind the Brand

*Sneakers DISCUSSED*

• Size? x Puma x Sneaker Freaker R698 Reaction Pack
• Converse x Cody Hudson Chuck Taylor
  
• Brandon Jennings Under Armour Sneakers
• Li-Ning F2 Runner & Trainer
  
• Adidas Equipment Support
  
• Nike Lunar Elite Trail

*WTF*

• Adidas OByO Penguin Sneaker

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As always, until next week, Wear Every Pair and Walk GOOD!

OSD Talk Show: Ep. 142 "Leather & Rubber"

OSD Talk Show: Ep. 141 DJ Clark Kent (5-Boros Pack/ WBF & More)

OSD would like to remind it's listeners & followers that money is needed to help those affected by the earthquake in Haiti, the mudslides in Guatemala, the oil spill in the Gulf Coast and the many other natural disasters that have taken place in various countries.  We encourage you to give $10, by texting "RedCross" to 90999.(Standard text messaging rates apply. The $10 will be billed to your cellphone account.) The $10 will go the the American Red Cross Relief Fund.

The Crew is joined by DJ Clark Kent, the man behind some of Hip Hop's all-time great songs and albums.  The artists that he's worked with reads like a "Who's Who" list of the music industry, but what many people who are into sneakers know, is that Clark likes sneakers. 

The Nike Air Force 1 5-Boroughs Pack was released at Nike Sportswear, located at 21 Mercer Street, in New York City, on July 31.  The sneakers, along with a block party DJed by Clark Kent, were the lead-up to the World Basketball Festival, which is taking place in New York City this month.

As with all OSD episodes, we talk sneakers and, more importantly, we talk to and hear from the people that like sneakers...ALOT!

*Sneaker NEWS*

• Adidas vs. Nike World Cup follow-up
• The Mystery of Flying Kicks picks up steam in Australia & USA
  
• Reebok Billboard...Too distracting to drivers in Britain?
• Sneaker Art by Jurjen Semeijn
• Li-Ning & Champs Sports announce partnership

*Sneakers DISCUSSED*

• New Li-Ning Basketball Sneakers 
• Anta Kevin "KG" Garnett basketball sneakers
• Nike Trainer 1.2 x EA Sports Madden 11 
• Converse DC Comics Chucks
• Nike Air Force GS Black/Silver-Hot Lime

*WTF*

Nike Solar HTM Soft Sandal

Nike Air Jordan 2 Candy Pack

Press PLAY to listen to Episode 141 with DJ Clark Kent.

Shout-out to SneakGeekZ for the video footage!





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As always, until next week, Wear Every Pair & Walk GOOD!

OSD Talk Show: Ep. 141 DJ Clark Kent (5-Boros Pack/ WBF & More)

OSD Talk Show: Ep. 140 H-Town Sneaker Summit Recap

Fresh off the heels of the 7^th-Annual H-Town Sneaker Summit, the largest sneaker event in the Southwest, which took place on August 1^st, was an event for the ages with sneaker lovers from throughout Texas, Louisiana, California, Oregon and Georgia converging on Houston.

Special guests included: D’Wayne Edwards from Jordan Brand, Dante Ross of FMS and Nick Diamond of Diamond Supply Company.

For more information visit www.HtownSneakerSummit.com

Sneaker News:

• Shiekh Shoes x Adidas Battle Swagger 2010
• Kevin Garnett Anta Footwear press conference
• Stephon Marbury future set in China
• K-Swiss recruits Kenny Powers & Others for Tube Runners
• Vans to Release "Yo Gaba Gaba" Sneakers
• Adidas x Sennheiser want to know your 5 favorite workout songs

Sneakers Discussed:

• Maison Martin Margiela
• Peak Footwear Signature Line Up
• Nike Air Jordan XI Cool Grey
• Nike Air Jordan Team 2010 "United We Rise"
• Size? x Converse Poorman Weapon 
• New Under Armour Basketball Model

*WTF*:

*Nike Waffle Iron on eBay 

*Complex x Jersey Shore favorite sneakers

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OSD Talk Show: Ep. 140 H-Town Sneaker Summit Recap

DunkxChange Boston 7/25/10

Boston played host to the DunkxChange on Sunday, July 25th and 'heads from throughout Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island converged on The Fourth Wall Project in the Fenway-area, and the event also saw some cats that made the trek from New York City and the Nation's Capital.

The folks that made their way North to Boston were glad to leave behind the heat and humidity that has been slamming the East coast and even the cats from NYC were glad to be in Boston.  Being with fellow sneaker lovers and not having to contend with 90-degree-plus weather was a welcomed reprieve.

The heat was on in Boston, but most of the heat was in the form of sneakers starting with Gary's Wu-Tang Clan Nike Dunk Highs.  I caught more than a dozen folks staring, pointing and one dude got so amp'd, that he nearing dropped his shiny iPhone 4 as he was retrieving it from his pocket to snap a picture to show his friends what they were missing.

There were alot of people walking around with boxes of sneakers that they were looking to buy, sell or trade.  SFK and I noticed that this time, there seemed to be more people that were attempting to sell worn sneakers.  In one instance, we were standing outside to get some fresh air, we overheard a cat ask another dude if he'd sell him the Air Jordan 6 Olympic sneakers (released in 2008) that he was wearing.  The Jordan 6 wearer said, "Let me think about it" and then continued to say to the potential buyer that he'd sell them to him for $90, to which SFK and I looked at each other, and we must have been thinking the same thing......we both must have made a screw-face at the same time that said, emphatically----GTFOOH!  Homie wanted $90 for some beat, yellowed and severely scuffed Air Jordan 6s that I would say were BEAT and, on a scale of 1 to 10 with 10 being near deadstock, I would've rated them a 4.

Well, suffice it to say that the Boston event was well attended, with over 100 people in attendance and it was held at a great location where people could walk around, catch up with folks they hadn't seen in awhile and show their sole passion.

Next up for the DunkxChange: they'll be in two cities in Washington, D.C. and Miami on Saturday, July 31.  Visit their website at DunkxChange for more details.

DunkxChange Boston 7/25/10

On the Streets of Boston

Yesterday, the SFK (read: Size Fifteen King) and I decided to hit some of the Boston shops and kick it with the 'Heads of State in Beantown.

Well, wouldn't you know it, on our walk to X Squared, on Newbury Street, we spot this cat looking at a menu with his wife while wearing some Skechers Shape Ups.  All of a sudden, SFK and I made eye contact, gave the prerequisite head nod and each reached for a camera or cellphone to take a few pictures.

It was if the world had slowed down and all of a sudden we were in the Matrix.  Funny times for sure!

On the Streets of Boston

H-Town Sneaker Summit: Sunday, August 1

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H-Town Sneaker Summit Summer 2010 Full Event Details

Houston, Texas - Sunday, August 1st, 2010 3pm-8pm The H-Town Sneaker Summit will be hosting a plethora of displays from boutiques, brands, and collectors alike on Sunday, August 1st from 3pm-8pm. The event will once again be held at The Meridian, Houston's largest independently owned concert venue. The Meridian has four distinct rooms that span over 25,000 square feet.

Special Guests Include...

D'Wayne Edwards
-Footwear Design Director At Jordan Brand
-The Primary Driving Force Behind Nike's Future Sole Contest
-One Of Six Designers To Ever Design A Signature Air Jordan
-Has Designed Footwear For Today's Premier Athletes Such As Jordan, Melo, Jeter, & More

Dante Ross
-Director Of Marketing Famous Stars And Straps / FMS Shoes
-Marketing Consultant For Pro Keds And Flud Watches
-Writer And Creator Of The Terry Kennedy Show Premiering On BET This Fall
-Grammy Award Winning Producer And Notable HipHop A&R
-As Seen On The Berrics 'Hip Hop History 101'
-High Snobiety Blogger

Nick Diamond
-Founder & Designer Of Diamond Supply Co.
-The Designer Behind The Legendary Nike SB 'Tiffany' Dunk Low
-Designed The Nike SB x Diamond Supply Co. Part 2 & 3 Coming In 2011
-Launching Diamond Footwear Spring 2011

Also Featuring An Exclusive Town Hall Discussion Hosted By Dee Wells Of Obsessive Sneaker Disorder Radio Show

Event Features Include...

-The Official Presentation Of The Nike Bespoke Air Force One For Reggie Holloway To The Holloway Family. Excess Donations From The ReggieAF1.com Project Will Be Presented To The Make A Wish Foundation Of The Texas Gulf Coast.

-A Silent Auction For A Pair Of Autographed Player Exclusive Yao Ming Reebok Basket Ball Sneakers Courtesy Of The Houston Rockets. All Auction Proceeds To Benefit The Make A Wish Foundation Of The Texas Gulf Coast.

-Be The First To See And Enter To Win A Pair Of The Latest Nice Kicks Sneaker Collaboration Before They Are Released

-The Debut Release Of The New H-Town Sneaker Summit Logo Tees And Limited Edition Good Wood NYC Pieces

-Learn To DJ With Mixwell Audio Lab! Who Is Also Giving Away Two Free Turntable Technics 101 Courses

-Live Art Demonstration By Legendary Local Artist, Article

About The H-Town Sneaker Summit

Established in 2004, the H-Town Sneaker Summit is the largest and longest running event of its kind in the entire Southwest. It is a bi-annual event held in Houston, TX each summer and winter, where sneaker enthusiasts from all walks of life gather to buy, sell, trade, display, and discuss rare, exclusive, and fashionable sneakers and clothing in a huge party atmosphere.

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H-Town Sneaker Summit: Sunday, August 1

OSD Talk Show: Ep. 138 Future Sole Semi-finalists 2010

 The Crew is pleased to announce the semi-finalists for the 2010 Future Sole design competition:

College Nike:
Winner: Neil Zemba

Runner-up: Ian Cobb

College Jordan:
Winner: Matthew Walters
Runner-up: Christoper Dixon

Highschool Nike:
Winner: Josh Mann
Runner-up: Nick Daiber

Highschool Jordan:
Winner: Allen Largin

Runner-up: Scott Zenteno

Sneaker News:

·      Paul Fireman, former Reebok CEO, suffers from seller’s remorse

·      Nike Basketball Pop-up store in Harlem(NYC)

·      CounterKicks.com weekly feature: 5 Questions with Dallas Stokes

Sneakers Discussed:

·      Slam Jam Asics Gel Lyte 3

·      Nike Air Max 1 ACG Pack

·      PF Flyers Center Hi Double Tongue

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 *WTF*:

·      Rick Owens DRKSHDW

·      Nike Air Jordan Foamposite 6 Rings 

·      Pastry Solar Tart

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OSD Talk Show: Ep. 138 Future Sole Semi-finalists 2010

Everyday Classics

Everyday Classics