Sneakerpedia: Crate of the Month Announced!

Sneakerpedia: Crate of the Month

Throughout the past year Sneakerpedia has been tweaked and changed in an effort to make the user experience more appealing. As part of our one year celebration we wanted to announce the newest addition to the wiki, the Crate of the Month. This new promotion will give #sneakerholics who contribute to the wiki and follow the theme of the month a chance to win some great prizes. To kick off the promotion starting today the winning crate will win a pair of Foamposite One “Galaxys”!

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Sneaker Spotlight: Nike SB Blazer High “Vanilla Ice”

Vanilla Ice

“Yo, VIP, let’s kick it!”

The 1990′s were a unique time for not only sneakers but in music as well. To commemorate some of the most popular musical acts that didn’t make it into the 2000′s Nike SB released a special Fallen Heroes pack in 2007. The sneakers in the pack consisted of a Dunk for Milli Vanilli, a Classic for M.C. Hammer and the Blazer High featured here for Vanilla Ice.

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Sneakerpedia Twitter Sneaker Showcase

@KhalidM88 Washington D.C.

The last week was not only a big one for Sneakerpedia, thanks to Crate of the Month, but sneaker releases as well. Loads of sneakers were released with the Reebok Question being on of the most popular. So when #sneakerholic @KhalidM88‘s picture was randomly chosen for the Twitter Showcase the decision to make it the lead picture was a no-brainer. Now that the Showcase is into it’s second year every week we see more and more entries. More entries means it’s harder to make it in but also means more variety, brands, models and users. Check out this week’s showcase and let us know who’s sneaker shots are your favorite from the 6 jam-packed pages. Then be sure to show us your shots by tweeting us direct or using the @sneakerholics hashtag to have a chance to make it into the next Showcase.

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Sneaker History: Larry Bird Steals the Game From the Pistons

Larry Bird wearing the Converse Weapon in 1987 courtesy of Sports Illustrated.

Larry Bird of the Boston Celtics, also known as Larry Legend, was exactly that on the court but the trash-talking sharp-shooter is also remembered for one of the greatest sneaker marketing campaigns of all-time, the Converse “Choose Your Weapon” campaign alongside rival Magic Johnson. 25 years ago today one of the greatest players in NBA History added another unforgettable moment to his list of accomplishments. Continue reading

Sneaker Spotlight: John Kim of Sneaker News

This next guest blogger and recently appointed Crate of the Month judge John Kim needs little introduction. Sneakerholics are very familiar with his work the world over being Senior Editor of one of the most popular and informative sneaker blogs out there. We hope you enjoy what he had to say when Sneakerpedia got some face time with Mr Kim.

Starting off: A happy (yet belated) first birthday to Sneakerpedia, which launched on May 17th one year ago. I was graciously invited to attend the launch event in New York City last year and it’s encouraging to see the sneaker community build it up to what it is today! ‘Strength in numbers’ certainly applies here.

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Sneaker Spotlight: Nike SB Dunk Golf Pack

Nike SB Dunk Golf Pack image courtesy of KicksonFire

Nike and the sport of golf have always had a close relationship. Arguably the greatest golfer of all-time, Tiger Woods, has worn Nike golf shoes for years. In the past couple of months Nike Golf has been buzzing thanks to two new releases, the spiked golf version of the Nike Dunk and a Nike Free prototype made specifically for Tiger Woods. However, some sneaker enthusiasts may remember one of Nike’s most unique “golf” shoes that released six years ago this month. Continue reading