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A Record of Streetwear & Urban Art — 2006–2014

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Kickback

FM–2007–01927 January 25, 2007
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Air Force One Too Many?

Bruce Kilgore is a genius. If you didn’t know, Kilgore designed the Nike Air Force One, and was also instrumental in the advent of Shox technology.…

FM–2006–01328 December 20, 2006
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Don’t Sweat the Sweatshop

I’m not a political guy. Don’t get me wrong – I’m against global warming, I’m all for equality in terms of race, sex, sexual orientation, etc.…

FM–2006–01269 December 13, 2006
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Replacement Killers

If so much shit is played, whut isn’t? Consider this the corollary to the played-out kicks lists, as I now list suggestions/alternatives to the tried-and-true. These…

FM–2006–01051 December 6, 2006
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Wear or Beware

Do you rock your kicks or keep ‘em box-fresh forever? Truly, this is the sneakerhead’s dilemma. There are really three issues here – do you: 1)…

FM–2006–00962 November 28, 2006
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Yer Playin’ Yerself

It’s 2006 and muthafuckers still don’t know when they’re playin’ themselves, so let’s set the record straight. (Note: this is for true sneakerheads only – everyone…

FM–2006–00746 November 22, 2006
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The Man-child

Some things make you feel old. It’s inevitable as you age, but palpable reminders can still hit you in the face. LeBron James is one of…

FM–2006–00539 November 15, 2006
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The G.O.A.T.S

What would a sneaker issue be without a list of the best sneakers of all time? Bias is inherent, but I tried to make it fairer…

FM–2006–00457 November 8, 2006
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Why Nike?

When sneakerheads talk shoes, they’re talkin’ bout Nikes. Yes, yes, I know — there are plenty of sneakerheads as obsessive and loyal to the three stripes,…

FM–2006–00413 November 1, 2006
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Raising the Dead

Raising the dead is popular this time of year. And if you’re into sneakers, it’s a most-common phenomena – commonly referred to as the “re-issue” or…

FM–2006–00321 October 25, 2006
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No Biting Allowed

That’s what the sign on the door used to say…. but the way things are going, it seems as though everyone is doing the complete opposite.…