1/6/17 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez FASHION: Air Jordan 8 Retro “Take Flight”

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By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

 

The Air Jordan 8 Take Flight, takes cues from military bomber jackets and fighter planes, and echoed in the colorway. Inspired by the Air Jordan 9 Olive, the sneaker features a Sequoia green upper and for the first time integrates neoprene materials in the upper. A Max Orange stripe has been added to give the shoe a color pop. Look for the Air Jordan 8 Take Flight to release on January 28, 2017 for $190. Continue reading

12/30/16 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez FASHION: Kith And Adidas Ultra Boost Mid “Aspen” Releases Globally This Weekend

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

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Kith And Adidas Ultra Boost Mid “Aspen”, undoubtedly one of the most sought after Ultra Boosts of the year, will release in time to ring in the new year. The sneaker, which release at Kith NYC on December 20. It releases on Saturday December 31 at shops globally including Solebox, No.42 Paris and No.74 Berlin at 9am EST.  Continue reading

12/16/16 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez FASHION: Nike Doernbecher Freestyle 2016

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

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The 2016 Doernbecher Freestyle Collection will be available beginning December 17 on nike.com, SNKRS, at select Nike and partner retail locations across the U.S. (including Shoe Palace, Villa and Mr. Allen’s), with 100% of proceeds from the sales of the collection benefitting OHSU Doernbecher. Pairing up for their 13th collaboration, meet the Nike OHSU Doernbecher Freestyle Collection 2016. Included in the collection is the Air Jordan 7, two pairs of the Air Max Zero, the Stefan Janoski Max, the Nike Air Kyrie 2, and the Air Huarache Ultra.  Continue reading

10/27/16 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez FASHION:ATMOS AND ASICS GEL-LYTE III MIDNIGHT TOKYO

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

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The GEL-Lyte III Midnight Tokyo is the latest collaboration between from Japan’s Atmos and ASICS. The sneaker pays tribute to the over the top neon nights in the city of Tokyo.

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Inspired by the bright and colorful lights of a Tokyo night, the bold look for the GEL-Lyte III features a rainbow-colored reflective material on the toe and quarter panels, while the overlayin black panels also get a reflective “rain” graphic motif.The Atmos and ASICS GEL-Lyte III “Midnight Tokyo” will release exclusively at Atmos on October 29th.

10/5/16 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez FASHION: Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG Shattered Backboard Away

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

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The Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG Shattered Backboard Away get their name from Michael Jordan’s backboard shattering exhibition game in Italy. Continue reading

8/15/16 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez Fashion: ADIDAS Announces New NYC Flagship With Adidas NMD Red Apple

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

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adidas Originals is giving Nike a run for the top spot in the footwear and apparel market. With a new Brooklyn studio, a key part of their new ‘design farm’ system,  and the new U.S. flagship store at 115 Spring Street in SoHo opening on August 17th adidas is coming on strong. Continue reading

8/5/16 O&A NYC With WaleStylez Fashion: Concepts Is Giving Away Steph’s Autographed Shoes For Upcoming Curry Lux Launch

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

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This Friday, Under Armour will join forces with Concepts for a unique launch event for the Curry Lux, the first-ever lifestyle output by the performance-heavy brand. Part of the big celebration includes a pretty insane giveaway; four pairs of the Under Armour Curry 2.5 will be given away during the launch event. To say an autographed pair of shoes from a two-time MVP is a collector’s item is an understatement! Be sure to check out Concepts  located on 225 Hudson St.

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5/3/16 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez FASHION: Nike Design Director Nathan Van Hook Discusses The Neymar de Silva Santos Jr. And Michael Jordan Collaboration

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

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The Neymar de Silva Santos Jr. and Michael Jordan Nike collaboration bridges the gap between the basketball living legend and soccer’s legend in the making. Terminal 23 in New York City held a special event where Nike design director Nathan Van Hook discusses the partnership with Santos Jr. and Jordan; he notes Santos’ affiinity for the Air Jordan V, the similarities between the shoe and the Hypervenom II, and much more. The Jordan and Santos Collection is available now through the Nike Football App. Nike will release the entire collection tomorrow.

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5/31/16 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez FASHION: Krispy Kreme x Nike Kyrie 2 Collaboration Release

By  Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

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On Saturday May 29 a crowd gathered outside the 125th Street House Of Hoops. This was a smaller crowd than the one that had camped out for the Nike Air Jordan 12 Flu-Games , which released that morning. These people endured the sweltering 90-degree heat and humidity for a much more exclusive sneaker the Krispy Kreme Kyrie Irving 2 collaboration. Continue reading