SOLE COLLECTOR: Sneakers

Nike Hyperdunk Review: A New Step In Hyperformance?

6. October 2008

Written By: Nick

Nike Hyperdunk Review: A New Step In Hyperformance?

Latest & greatest, or simply a HyperGimmick? Read along for tons of performance insights along with a first look at Randy Foye's PE's as an added bonus.

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Toe To Toe: Bape Socksta vs. Nike Sneakerboat

14. September 2008

Written By: Nick

Toe To Toe: Bape Socksta vs. Nike Sneakerboat

What do you get when you face the Bape Socksta and the Nike Sneakerboat toe to toe? Well, an epic battle for performance supremacy of course!

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Jordan XV SE Review: From Geek To Chic

26. June 2008

Written By: Nick

Since the original XV failed to perform well on-court, Jordan Brand decided to demand a full re-design, and the resulting XV SE made for quite a treat on the hardwood.

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Air Jordan XX3 Review

21. May 2008

Written By: iCopped

Since its inception, the newest annual Air Jordan has represented the most technically advanced, most sophisticated and most venerated collective works of rubber, foam, Air, and more Air, that the footwear industry has ever seen.

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Air Jordan XXI Review

18. May 2008

Written By: solecollector

Pros: Provides locked down heel fit and exceptional ankle support; interchangable pod under heel allows for a degree of cushioning customizability; awesome traction and attention to detail

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Air Jordan XX Review

18. May 2008

Written By: solecollector

Pros: Provides terrific comfort and fit right out of the box; level of support around the ankle can be varied quickly and easily via the unique ankle leash (I strongly recommend wearing the leash linked to the upper via the integrated flip-up tab – otherwise it will ride up, pinch and feel generally uncomfortable); ankle support is surprisingly good with the ankle leash fastened tightly and that support comes without the overly restrictive feel that normally accompanies such a high-cut shoe; insanely good fit at the heel; IPS cushioning system provides an excellent mix of impact protection and response, with an entirely new and uniquely natural feel underfoot; excellent traction on well-maintained courts (it seemed to improve with wear); surprisingly light given its all-position suitability and overall performance profile

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Air Jordan XIX Review

18. May 2008

Written By: solecollector

Pros: Remarkable comfort; very good fit once the shoe is broken in; highly responsive cushioning (but note the caveat in the “Cons” section); very good support around the ankle; good stability; feels very natural underfoot; light given its cut and multi-position performance profile; exceptionally good traction

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Air Jordan XVIII Review

18. May 2008

Written By: solecollector

Pros: Very comfortable right out of the box; exceptional cushioning with great response and court feel; surprisingly good support at the ankle; insanely good traction

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Air Jordan XVII Review

18. May 2008

Written By: solecollector

Pros: Exceptional fit; very good cushioning with a highly stable feel; tons of support around the ankle and heel; very good traction; suitable for players at any position (but take note of the related caveat in the “Cons” list below); beautiful material and manufacturing quality; may be the most durable Jordan ever

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Air Jordan XVI Review

18. May 2008

Written By: solecollector

Pros: Very comfortable; very good fit and support around the midfoot and ankle; firm, supportive cushioning with good response under the ball of the foot; relatively light and feels even lighter than it is

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Air Jordan XV Review

18. May 2008

Written By: solecollector

Pros: Very light and comfortable; highly responsive, low-profile cushioning; excellent traction

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Air Jordan XIV Review

18. May 2008

Written By: solecollector

Pros: Excellent comfort; excellent fit; excellent impact protection with wonderful cushioning response and court feel; feels very stable; excellent traction; light

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