OSD Talk Show: Ep. 129 Louis Colon- MySneakers App

OSD reminds all the sneakerheads that money is still needed to help those affected by the earthquake in Haiti and we encourage you to give $10, by texting "Haiti" to 90999. The $10 will go the the American Red Cross Relief Fund, whose funds have been earmarked to help the people of Haiti.

The OSD Crew is joined by Louis Colon to discuss his recently launched iPhone applicaiton--MySneakers.

Listen as Louis gives you the backstory on his various business ventures that led him to, today, create the MySneakers App.

Also, hear the Crew spout-off on the NBA Playoffs and what may happen to the Cleveland Cavaliers and LeBron James.






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As always, until next week, Walk GOOD!

OSD Talk Show: Ep. 129 Louis Colon- MySneakers App

Just for the Culture Magazine

There's a new kid on the block when it comes to online magazines and it's title is Just For The Culture.

Just For The Culture is the creation of a group of ambitious college students in Florida that feel that digital media is very important and ready to be embraced by many all over the world.

Check out the first issue of Just For The Culture online here.

We're sure you'll understand very quickly what these cats are up to and the sky is truly the limits.

Walk GOOD!

Just for the Culture Magazine

REST in POWER **Jeremy "JT" Towery**

The OSD Crew is very saddened to learn of the untimely death of one of our strongest supporters Jeremy "JT" Towery of Albuquerque, NM. To know that Jeremy was so happy to share his views, triumphs, and struggles involving sneakers with us every Wednesday meant a great deal to us and it will be missed.

We send our DEEPEST SYMPATHIES to Jeremy's entire surviving family and his friends. He is a true American who served his country (USMC), his family, and sneaker culture well.

PLEASE READ

Jeremy's untimely passing is a reminder that we should never be to certain that we'll get to wear that pair we have sitting "ON ICE"

TO ALL OSD SUPPORTERS, LETS BREAK OUT A FRESH PAIR TODAY AND TOMORROW IN HIS MEMORY.

Jeremy, we"ll miss you dude!

WALK GOOD
OSD CREW

REST in POWER **Jeremy "JT" Towery**

Reebok ZigTech: Bill McInnis talk ZigTech on OSD

On Episode 121 of the OSD Talk Show, we were joined by Bill McInnis, the Head of Advanced Innovation at Reebok; point-blank, he is that DUDE behind the new Reebok ZigTech sneakers.

Bill is responsible for the creation and positioning of technology with a focus on consumer benefit, function and price.

Having joined Reebok in 1994, as a strategic planning manager, Bill worked hard and climbed the corporate ladder at Reebok to be promoted to Director of the Running category, where he was responsible for creating and marketing Reebok running products such as the DMX-line.

To simply write that Bill is smart is an understatement, the man spent 4-years working with NASA on the space shuttle program.

Bill holds an M.B.A. from UCLA in Los Angeles (CA) and a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Tufts University in Medford(MA).

Listen to the interview as Bill breaks down the lead-up to the current Zig Pulse technology and what runners, basketball players and sneakerheads alike can expect from Reebok and the Zig Pulse technology, aptly dubbed an "Energy Drink for your Feet."

In the meantime, be sure to follow OSD on Twitter at Twitter.com/OSDlive and Twitter.com/OSneakerD.

Until next week, Walk GOOD!

Reebok ZigTech: Bill McInnis talk ZigTech on OSD

Statik Selektah & Termanology: 100 Proof Hip Hop Sole

Here's an interview with Statik Selektah and Termanology as they talk about Statik's new album, "100 Proof: The Hangover", the sneakers that they like and some 100 Proof Nike Air Force 1 lows that will be released very soon.



If you haven't bought the new Statik Selektah album, I highly recommend that you do. It's a banger! Also, follow Statik on Twitter HERE.

Statik Selektah & Termanology: 100 Proof Hip Hop Sole

H-Town Sneaker Summit Winter '10 RECAP

When Houston says, "We HAVE a problem", they don't mean the near catastrophic kind that puts life and limbs at risk, but rather they're letting it be KNOWN that they know how to hold a sneaker event that draws sneaker aficionados and all-around sneaker lovers from all over the United States.

Check out some of the dopeness that went down in H-Town!

Now, go put your "H's" in the air! Walk GOOD!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE!

Official H-Town Sneaker Summit Winter '10 Event Photo ReCap

The H-Town Sneaker Summit recently wrapped up the sixth 'winter edition' of their bi-annual event in Houston, Texas. The event is the largest and longest
running of it's kind in the entire south west, and brings out sneaker
enthusiast from all walks of life. The event hosts local boutiques,
brands, sneaker enthusiasts, and collectors in a large and diverse party environment.
This season attendees were greeted with the likes of Special Guests;
Bobbito Garcia and Levi Maestro. Other notables in attendance were well known south west sneaker ambassedors; Bun B of UGK, and Greg Street from Atlanta, GA.

Levi Maestro has taken the world by storm with his viral internet video
show 'Maestro Knows'. In just a short time this young videographer/director has
worked with and documented a wide and diverse group of many industry pillars such as; Mr Cartoon, Warren G, 9th Wonder, Terry Kennedy, Geoff Rowley, and the Nike Campus, among others. Fans worldwide have been requesting that Maestro produce a tee shirt to express their love for his hit show. At this very event Levi Maestro kicked off a world wide tour with the premier release of his very first 'Maestro Knows' tee. The MK13 tee was made available to fans at the H-Town Sneaker Summit before anywhere else.

And what more can be said about the legendary Bobbito Garcia, a true renaissance man! Bobbito has been wildly successful at almost anything he touches all over the map; DJ Extraordinaire, Professional Basketball Player, and an Original Sneaker Connoisseur are just a few of the things he is well known worldwide for. Bobbito meeted and greeted fans at the H-Town Sneaker Summit before stepping up to the wheels of steel to successfully shut the party down with one of his legendary DJ mixes.

Bun B of UGK loyally represents for his hometown crowd at what seems to be every H-Town Sneaker Summit. At this seasons summit Bun displayed his usual but new collection of rare and yet to be released shoes. However Bun had a secret in store for the crowd at the end of the event, as he gave away almost every pair of shoes on his display table! Not only that but on the way to the venue Bun and Maestro stopped by the Chris Paul in store event at the nearby House Of Hoops Northline in Houston. There they picked up all three colorways of Chris' newest signature shoes (the Air Jordan CP3.III) all blessed with Chris' autograph, and then gave them away at the Sneaker Summit! You might want to stay tuned to Maestro Knows for more on this adventure soon!

Once again fans came from far a wide came to participate and witness a community based event like no other. The event somehow tops itself each and every time, and we have come to the conclusion that it is because of the new and old like minded and passionate people that loyally attend each season. We can not wait for our next event in the summer of 2010! For more information stay tuned to www.htownsneakersummit.com

Notable Event Sponsors:

Akomplice Clothing

Clout Magazine

Crooks N Castles

Desired Hearts

Elm Co.

Female Sneaker Fiend
Frank151
Freebirds Burritos
Hella Tight
In4mation
Nice Kicks

Obsessive Sneaker Disorder

Pita Pal

Sneaker Freaker

SneakerListing.com
Sneaky Clean
Stones Throw
TheShoeGame.com
The Sneaktip
Us Vs Them

Shout out to Kadoma of H-Town Sneaker Summit on another successful event!

All the pictures from the event can be seen online HERE!

H-Town Sneaker Summit Winter '10 RECAP

Jordans Made Me Do It

The sneakers have caused alot of folks to loose their minds and do all
sorts of "unreasonable" things to get their hands on the Air Jordan XI
Retro "Space Jams".

Stories have been posted on the Internet of various stories of
riotting and folks damaging property in order to get their hands on
the sneakers.

Yes, we all know that MJ put in some serious work wearing the XI's,
but is that reason to break down the metal gate to a Footlocker in
Georgia? Or is that reason for folks in Miami nearly trampling some
teenage kids in order to get in a store selling the kicks?

Hell NO!

Remember the Season, and know that it's not about the presents. If
you're alive, you're already winning.

Listen to OSD live tonight at 9:30 pm EST at http://ObsessiveSneakerDisorder.com
or listen to the podcast and download it. Walk GOOD!

Jordans Made Me Do It

OSD T-shirts are HERE!

You've been asking for them for more than a hot minute, well your wait is over! The OSD T-shirts have arrived in limited quantities.

If you've been listening to OSD for over 100 Episodes or if you're new to the show, you'll hear the OSD catchphrase, "Keep your laces tied tightly, your tongue loose and Walk GOOD", and now you can show your support by sporting the OSD "Walk GOOD" t-shirt!

Let folks know that you know a thing or two about sneakers and the culture!

Thank you for your support & Walk GOOD!

Sizes are L, XL, 2XL, 3XL. Each shirt is $23.00, but you can buy more than one! Buy yours HERE!

OSD T-shirts are HERE!

Mr. Roscoe's Neighborhood

Roscoe aka Rasheed Wallace won't be changing out of these sneakers anytime soon, but we finally have a good picture of 'Sheed's AF1 highs.









More pictures and details about the "Torch" materials that are used on the kicks coming soon.

Mr. Roscoe's Neighborhood

R.I.P ~Jam Master Jay ~(7-years later)

Tomorrow marks the 7-year anniversary of the unsolved murder of the late, great Jam Master Jay (real name: Jason Mizell) from Run DMC fame. As you may now be accustomed to, we ask our OSD faithful to please send us a pic of you rocking some Adidas kicks in remembrance of Jam Master Jay.

You can send us pics today or tomorrow. If you are going to stand with us by participating, please send us a pic at osdlive@gmail.com or send us a twitpic to @OSDLIVE. As we do every year the pics will be posted here on the OSD blog.

THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
WALK GOOD!

R.I.P ~Jam Master Jay ~(7-years later)

OSD Presents: "Just Blame Chad" The Sneaker World's 1st Official Sketch Comedy Show!

Finally, the sneaker world gets it's own OFFICIAL sketch comedy show thanks to the good folks at OSD. In partnership with 2-time emmy award winning production company A Milien Pictures Group "Just Blame Chad!" came to life. We took you behind the scenes in previous post right here on the OSD Blog, and now after a wild screening party on October 3rd in Brooklyn NYC, the show officially premiered on Wednesday, October 14th @ 11:30 PM EST on OSD TV. You will be amazed at what 1 Snuggie, a piece of twine, some baby powder, a camping tent, 2 fake gold chains, and 2 invisible dog leashes can turn into when a camera is rolling (LOL).

Special shout out to Geoff, Esco, and Damani of Flight Club NY, and to Chip Fu to showing folks who masters the flow! "Young Rappers Need Teachin!"

So just in case you missed the screening party, and the premiere you can now peep the episode RIGHT HERE!

Love it, Hate it either way let us know. Hit us up and let us know how you feel.

WALK GOOD!

OSD CREW

OSD Presents: "Just Blame Chad" The Sneaker World's 1st Official Sketch Comedy Show!

Kicks: Nike Air Trainer 1

Whenever a new sneaker is released I go through a couple thought
processes: (1) Do I like the shoes?; (2) What are the technical
features of the shoes?, and (3) Are the shoes worth the retail price?

Well, when I saw the Nike Air Trainer 1s, in the classic grey, black
and green colorway, I said these shoes are "Fresh".

I almost ordered a pair from Eastbay because I knew better than to
search in vain for a pair in my 'hood, in my size 14.

So, on my recent trip to Beaverton, it paid off that I was patient and
I was able to pick-up these bad boys at the employee store.

Having worn them a couple times, I have to say that not only do the
Air Trainer 1s look "Fresh", but they are some of the most comfortable
sneakers, I've bought in a long time, fresh-out-the-box.

The sneakers are lightweight and the placement of the Flywire is just
enoughto let you know that it's there to keep the foot from over-
pronating.

The Free-outsole makes for a great fit and works with your foot,
rather than some sneakers which seem to fight your feet and force them
into submission.

Suffice to say, I'm now hunting for the classic-colorway in a size
14.

As we say on OSD, the hunt continues and, as always, Walk GOOD!

*Be sure to follow OSD on Twitter at http://Twitter.com/OSDlive & http://Twitter.com/OSneakerD.*

Kicks: Nike Air Trainer 1

Typhoon Ondoy Relief

We talk about community, and realize that while sneakerheads are a niche group, we're able to do some BIG things as was seen when we heard the news about The Holy Grail in Los Angeles, CA being broken into and many items stolen during the looting.

Well, here is a great opportunity to help our brothers and sisters in the Philippines!
Folks are in need of food, clothing and shoes. If you're in the state of Texas you can ship donations to one of the boutique stores that H-Town Sneaker Summit has lined up to serve as a drop-off location.

If you'd like to mail items directly to the Philippines, donations can be shipped to:

ABS-CBN Compound
Mother Ignacio Street
Quezon City, Philippines 1100

Typhoon Ondoy Relief

Typhoon Ondoy Relief

Concepts: Lobster Dunk recap

When word got out about Concepts selling the second "Lobster" Dunks, it was ON! Check it!

Concepts: Lobster Dunk recap

Just Blame Chad: Behind the Scenes: Pt. 2

As most of you reading this may already know, filming begun August 3rd for OSD's sketch comedy show Just Blame Chad. Here is part two (of many future parts) from behind the scenes of the show.


Chad on location in Cobble Hill Brooklyn at RIME on Smith Street. The Corlaine Dunks were the sneaker of choice for the star of the show. See more of the variety of footwear folks rocked on the set below as we recorded a quick set with a musical guest (Find out who later)...





For the record Chad is a real pain in the ass to work with. During breaks all he wants to drink is the god awful beverage pictured below... You know the phrase, you can take the man out of the ghetto but....


KEEP YOUR LACES TIED TIGHTLY, YOUR TONGUES LOOSE & WALK GOOD! "Just Blame Chad" premiering Fall 2009.

Just Blame Chad: Behind the Scenes: Pt. 2

Ep 91: Can I Get Something Fresh?

The OSD Crew is back in the BIG seat as we do each and every week, like clock work!

Make sure you tune in LIVE every week at 6:30 pm PST/ 8:30 pm CST/ 9:30 pm EST at www.ObsessiveSneakerDisorder.com.

Also, if you haven’t registered and voted yet, head over to www.FutureSole.com to cast your vote and your chance to win 1-of-23 Future Sole and OSD t-shirts, along with an opportunity to win a fresh pair of Jordan Future Sole sneakers! Don’t wait, don’t sleep and head to www.FutureSole.com to cast your vote and be heard!

Sneaker News:

• Pop culture themed sneakers that we'll never see, and thank goodness!
• Finish Line x Soles4Souls create "Sole Destination"
• New HOH Locations confirmed
• Dwyane Wade now on Jordan Brand
• Michael Crabtree Joins Team Jordan
• INSA X Nike Sportswear - IAM1 Journey Show
• Hey Ladies of Portland...It's "Raining" Men. The Single Women’s Paradise
• Shaq Takes on Everyone for TV

Sneakers Discussed (for the Ladies):

• X-Girl Vans Sk8-Hi & Era
• Converse Chuck Women Bossy
• New Balance Nine West Sheer Collection

Sneakers Discussed (for the Men):

• Jordan HOF Pack release Details
• Pro-Keds 69er's Mets
• Nike Basketball 2010 Preview
• New Footwear Brand FLAEK

Upcoming Releases:

• New Balance 070-Green Sneaker
• Le Coq Sportif: Le Baule classic silhouette
• Jezign trying to get some of that back-to-school money
• Creative Recreation Fall 2009 Footwear
• Onitsuka Tiger Mexico Mid Runner
• AND 1 Take ‘Em Low
• Adidas Originals 5-2-3 Project

Ep 91: Can I Get Something Fresh?

Episode 88: 10 Sneaker Commandments & The Show

The winner of the OSD x NiceKicks.com 10 Sneaker Commandments is Karina a/k/a/ AirKarinaBX23 representing the Bronx. If you missed the contest, don't fret because we'll have some other contests coming up in the near future.

In the meantime, check out the winning submission, and know that some women and men need to read these commandments closely and follow them to the 'T':

1. Thou shalt not wear fake kicks.
2. Thou shalt not be a hypebeast.
3. Thou shalt not camp out for kicks.
4. Thou shalt not wear 12 colors for a sneaker that has 3 colors
5. Thou shalt learn to care for your sneakers correctly.
6. Thou shalt not keep your kicks DS
7. Thou shalt not become a sneakerhead because its "cool"
8. Thou shalt remember release dates
9. Thou shalt not envy the kicks of friends
10. Thou shalt not wear your kicks in the rain



For those of you that missed this week's live show, listen to Episode 88, where the OSD Crew discusses a box full of kicks!

Episode 88: 10 Sneaker Commandments

Some sneakers discussed in this episode:

• New Balance 550

• Crooks & Castles Vans Moda

• Nike Trainer SC (OG Colorway)

• Nike Air Zoom Lebron 7

• Puma X Sergio Rossi

Episode 88: 10 Sneaker Commandments & The Show

Sneaker Fiends Unite: Where are you Yeezy?

As only Dallas Penn can do it, the roving reporter hit the streets in search of the Air Yeezy's. Check out how it goes down in the City that Never Sleeps.

Sneaker Fiends Unite: Where are you Yeezy?

Ice T: Sneaker Jockey?

Ice T: Sneaker Jockey?

ATL DunkxChange pt. 1

Check out how the DunkxChange ATL went down! Don't sleep on how ATL gets it in!  

Be sure to keep checking back for Part 2-coming soon.

More videos are available at OSD TV.

Atlanta DunkXChange (OSD Exclusive) Pt.1 from Dee Wells on Vimeo.

ATL DunkxChange pt. 1