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

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

Sneaker Stocks

An aspect about the OSD Blog is that you’ll get concise sneaker-related news with no filler--unlike some crab cakes found at an establishment, which will remain nameless, in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor—we keep it real!

For folks that have been listening to the OSD-Obsessive Sneaker Disorder talk show, you may recall a number of episodes back that we discussed the stock market but specifically as it relates to the sneaker manufacturers.

When companies such as Nike, Adidas, Timberland and others are publicly traded companies, we always recommend buying stock in companies that you like and use their products.

So, even though there are many sneakerheads running around professing that they’re a ‘Nike-head’, we encourage you to do your homework and research Nike and the other sneaker companies.

One company that I’d like to highlight for folks is Skechers USA (NYSE: SKX). Yes, that Skechers; the company that owns Unltd. By Marc Ecko, Zoo York and BEBE Sport footwear.

It’s hard to believe that a company that has made their name by jackin’ other brands’ designs has stepped up their game by releasing their own casual shoes and sneakers.

Their stock has taken a beating, similar to Nike and Adidas to name a few, down more than 40% since Jan. 1, to close Wednesday at $20.37.

So, as the stock market continues to shake folks more than the Olajuwon’s ‘Dream Shake’, Skechers might be a company to look at more closely, that is, if you’re not too busy spending your money on the Jordan 7/ 16 pack.

Sneaker Stocks

Sketchy Dells

We at OSD try to report the news as related to sneakers and from time to time, we receive tips about acts of stupidity involving sneakers and footwear.

You have to read the story about a Mr. Lance Coleman, 46, of Racine, Wisconsin who decided to call Dell computers in Round Rock, TX and pose as Skechers CEO, Robert Greenberg, ordering 8 computers and 4 50-inch TVs.

Read the full story at Financial Week's The Blotter.

Sketchy Dells