OSD-Obsessive Sneaker Disorder

Back after a 2-week hiatus and recharged and ready to knock down the kicks whose soles are too slippery to rock and those that are simple, fly and purposeful.....We're BACK & talkin' sneakers, kicks, sleds, dogs or whatever you may call them. Episode 144, which took place on September 15, 2010, is a special episode- the date stands the test of time of because it was 25-years ago that the first Nike Air Jordan basketball sneaker was released. Yes, the Air Jordan 1 in black and red with a little white was first worn by Michael Jeffrey Jordan in 1985. Also, in this episode, we're joined by the Future Sole High School category winners- Allen Largin & Josh Mann. Listen as they discuss their experience traveling Nike's headquarters, the role of their mentors in the process and their plans for the very near future. *Sneaker NEWS* * Skechers Toning Shoes / Class Action Law Suit * Nike Plus Minus the Sensor * Adidas Signs agrees to 4-year deal with MLS for $200 Million * Brandon Jennings suggests being snubbed by Team USA due to Nike's involvement * Starbury Line Returns...In CHINA! * Under Armour Basketball line release date changed *Sneakers DISCUSSED* * Saucony Hangtime * New Basketball Shoes from Protege * Adidas WaterBug * Asics x Sneaker Freaker Gel Lyte III * Nike ACG Foamposite Bakin *WTF* Nike's Blow to Win http://bit.ly/NikeBlowtoWin Brandon Jennings jamming to Lady Gaga http://bit.ly/BJenningsLadyGaga Media Takeout: Y'all don't know jack about the kicks Dwyane Wade is wearing.....STFU http://bit.ly/MediaTakeoutDwyaneWade OSD Information: Follow the OSD on Twitter by following: OSDLive and OSneakerD. Have an idea for a story or feedback; email us at Info@osdlive.com. As always, Wear Every Pair & Walk GOOD!

When the OSD Talk Show was created 3-years ago, little did I know that a simple, albeit more complicated than it sounds, Internet talk show, dedicated to the people that like sneakers ALOT, would motivate others to express their passion for wearing and talking about kicks! Looking back now, I shouldn't have thought otherwise, but with the creation of magazines such as Sneaker Freaker, Sole Collector, Kicksclusive, Sneaker Marmalade and countless other publications that I'm not aware of, the footwear industry is always changing. As long as people have feet, there is going to be a need for shoes and, especially, sneakers! In this episode, we discuss sneaker news such as Sonny Vaccaro returning to claim the summer basketball crown and his pending deal with Li Ning, along with Usain Bolt renewing his contract with Puma until 2013. Also, we're joined by GLC of G.O.O.D. Music and listen as he talks kicks, his new distribution deal and what he and others are doing to stop youth violence in Chicago. Chuuch! *Sneaker NEWS* * What does OSD Mean? We're #22 * Bun-B Spokesperson for "Cadillac" sneakers * Usain Bolt renews Puma deal until 2013 * Play Doh Kicks Contest (Core77.com) * Team Big Footer's Newest Member: Connor Duffy * Evan Turner inks endorsement deal with Li Ning * Sonny Vaccaro is coming back & he's bringing a new sneaker company * Nike files a patent for the Nike Air Mag "McFlys" * The New York Times goes inside the fake sneaker factories *Sneakers DISCUSSED* * Gourmet "The 25" * Adidas "Crafts Pack" * Under Armour Micro G Series * Adidas Alive LT * Nike Air Max 1 Hyperfuse * Nike Air Jordan 1 "Banned" *WTF* * iHome x New Balance Headphones * Nike Bespoke Harajuku * Craziest Fakes Ever-Nike Air Yeezy with Jordan VI sole OSD Information: Follow the OSD on Twitter by following: OSDLive and OSneakerD. Have an idea for a story or feedback; email us at OSDlive@gmail.com As always, Wear Every Pair & Walk GOOD!

It's often said, "Who knew that leather and rubber could bring so many people together?" That statement has crossed the lips of so many people, from various walks of life and, certainly, various backgrounds. The World Basketball Festival (WBF), the Nike sponsored event that took place in NYC August 10-15, featured a number of events for residents of the 5-Boroughs and anyone that ventured to the Big Apple to watch some basketball, witness one of Brooklyn's Finest perform in Radio City Music Hall, and venture "Uptown" to the famed Rucker Park where there were young and old Witnesses. In this episode, the Crew discusses the WBF and, of course, sneaker news and the people that really like sneakers, kicks, sleds, dogs or whatever you call them. We can agree that we ALL have OSD! *Sneaker NEWS* * World Basketball Festival Coverage * Q2 Footwear Industry Sales Report * Sneaker Freaker Takes Us Back to a Pivotal Year in Kicks......1987 Greg Street Offers Wale Paris Dunks * YUMS: Behind the Brand *Sneakers DISCUSSED* * Size? x Puma x Sneaker Freaker R698 Reaction Pack * Converse x Cody Hudson Chuck Taylor * Brandon Jennings Under Armour Sneakers Li-Ning F2 Runner & Trainer * Adidas Equipment Support * Nike Lunar Elite Trail *WTF* Adidas OByO Penguin Sneaker OSD Information: Follow the OSD on Twitter by following: Twitter.com/OSDLive and Twitter.com/OSneakerD. Have an idea for a story or feedback; email us at OSDlive@gmail.com As always, until next week, Wear Every Pair & Walk GOOD!

OSD would like to remind it's listeners & followers that money is needed to help those affected by the earthquake in Haiti, the mudslides in Guatemala, the oil spill in the Gulf Coast and the many other natural disasters that have taken place in various countries. We encourage you to give $10, by texting "RedCross" to 90999.(Standard text messaging rates apply. The $10 will be billed to your cellphone account.) The $10 will go the the American Red Cross Relief Fund. The Crew is joined by DJ Clark Kent, the man behind some of Hip Hop's all-time great songs and albums. The artists that he's worked with reads like a "Who's Who" list of the music industry, but what many people who are into sneakers know, is that Clark likes sneakers. The Nike Air Force 1 5-Boroughs Pack was released at Nike Sportswear, located at 21 Mercer Street, in New York City, on July 31. The sneakers, along with a block party DJed by Clark Kent, were the lead-up to the World Basketball Festival, which is taking place in New York City this month. As with all OSD episodes, we talk sneakers and, more importantly, we talk to and hear from the people that like sneakers...ALOT! *Sneaker NEWS* Adidas vs. Nike World Cup follow-up The Mystery of Flying Kicks picks up steam in Australia & USA Reebok Billboard...Too distracting to drivers in Britain? Sneaker Art by Jurjen Semeijn Li-Ning & Champs Sports announce partnership *Sneakers DISCUSSED* New Li-Ning Basketball Sneakers Anta Kevin "KG" Garnett basketball sneakers Nike Trainer 1.2 x EA Sports Madden 11 Converse DC Comics Chucks Nike Air Force GS Black/Silver-Hot Lime *WTF* Nike Solar HTM Soft Sandal Nike Air Jordan 2 Candy Pack OSD Information: Follow the OSD on Twitter by following: Twitter.com/OSDLive and Twitter.com/OSneakerD. Have an idea for a story or feedback; email us at info@osdlive.com or OSDlive@gmail.com As always, until next week, Wear Every Pair & Walk GOOD!

Fresh off the heels of the 7th-Annual H-Town Sneaker Summit, the largest sneaker event in the Southwest, which took place on August 1st, was an event for the ages with sneaker lovers from throughout Texas, Louisiana, California, Oregon and Georgia converging on Houston. Special guests included: D'Wayne Edwards from Jordan Brand, Dante Ross of FMS and Nick Diamond of Diamond Supply Company. For more information visit www.HtownSneakerSummit.com Sneaker News: *Shiekh Shoes x Adidas Battle Swagger 2010 *Kevin Garnett Anta Footwear Press Conference *Stephon Marbury Future Set in China *K-Swiss recruits Kenny Powers & others for Tube Runners *Vans to Release "Yo Gaba Gaba" Sneakers *Adidas x Sennheiser want to know your 5 favorite workout songs Sneakers Discussed: *Maison Martin Margiela *Peak Footwear Signature Line Up *Nike Air Jordan XI Cool Grey *Nike Air Jordan Team 2010 "United We Rise" *Size? x Converse Poorman Weapon *Under Armour Basketball Model *WTF*: *Nike Waffle Iron on eBay *Complex x Jersey Shore favorite sneakers OSD Contact Information: Have an idea for a story or feedback; email us at Info@osdlive.com OSDlive@gmail.com. As always, until next week, Walk GOOD!

OSD Crew member & FSF Street Team Maestro, Feeway, chops it up with Lori (FSF Founder), Jen Jen and Loni on their trip to the Netherlands where they photographed more than 600 sneakers, 50 females and conducted more than 30 interviews for the forthcoming book â??Girls Got Kicksâ??. www.FemaleSneakerFiends.com Reminder: Sunday, August 1, 2010 the H-Town Sneaker Summit is taking place in Houston, TX. For more information visit www.HtownSneakerSummit.com Sneaker News: â?¢ Nike â??Just Did Itâ??: Universities pushed them to treat workers better. â?¢ Walking on Air: One manâ??s story about sneakers & his life with them (RIP Joey Jennings). â?¢ WSJ: American Council on Exercise weighs in heavily and states â??Toning Shoes Donâ??t Workâ??. Sneakers Discussed: â?¢ New Balance Pro High & Low â?¢ Reebok Dual Pump Runners â?¢ Adidas x Tron Heat Check â?¢ Adidas Ultratude â?¢ Adidas Heat Check (Derrick Rose edition) â?¢ Nike Air Max Uptempo â??97 QS â?¢ Nike LeBron 7 MVP â?¢ Peak Jason Richardson PE â?¢ Es x Atiba Jefferson collaboration â?¢ Li-Ning Outfield *WTF*: KAWS x Dos Equis OSD Contact Information: Have an idea for a story or feedback; email us at Info@osdlive.com OSDlive@gmail.com. As always, until next week, Walk GOOD!

The Crew is pleased to announce the semi-finalists for the 2010 Future Sole design competition: College Nike: Winner: Neil Zemba Runner-up: Ian Cobb College Jordan: Winner: Matthew Walters Runner-up: Christoper Dixon High school Nike: Winner: Josh Mann Runner-up: Nick Daiber High school Jordan: Winner: Allen Largin Runner-up: Scott Zenteno Sneaker News: â?¢ Paul Fireman, former Reebok CEO, suffers from sellerâ??s remorse â?¢ Nike Basketball Pop-up store in Harlem(NYC) â?¢ CounterKicks.com weekly feature: 5 Questions with Dallas Stokes Sneakers Discussed: â?¢ Slam Jam Asics Gel Lyte 3 â?¢ Nike Air Max 1 ACG Pack â?¢ PF Flyers Center Hi Double Tongue *WTF*: â?¢ Rick Owens DRKSHDW â?¢ Nike Air Jordan Foamposite 6 Rings â?¢ Pastry Solar Tart OSD Contact Information: Have an idea for a story or feedback; email us at Info@osdlive.com OSDlive@gmail.com. As always, until next week, Walk GOOD!

Whoever said that sneakers don't tell stories don't know what they're talking about! From the year the sneakers were released, the multiple colorways and, more importantly, who wore them on the hardwood, clay or grass courts and on the half-pipe, kicks speak volumes. Hear the Crew discuss some of their favorite sneakers while throwing a few shots at cats that,"bought their entire collection of kicks on eBay and frontin' like they been into kicks for years." It's interesting to say the least. Special shout out to John Brilliant of CounterKicks.com for the information on the Adidas Mega Collection. *Sneaker NEWS* * SoleFly Miami (Hear the exclusive regarding why Michael Jordan was at the grand opening.) * Eminem: I'm not messing up my Kicks! * Footwear Industry Sales Report June 2010 *Sneakers DISCUSSED* * Asics Gel Nimbus 12 * Jordan Team 2010 * Nike Terra Sertig * Nike Bespoke Reggie Holloway (R.I.P.) * Converse Chuck Taylor Jimi Hendrix Collection * Adidas Originals Mega Collection *Custom Kicks* * C2 Custom Mercurial Vapor Air Force 1 *WTF* * Reebok x Emporio Armani Collection OSD Information: Follow the OSD on Twitter by following: Twitter.com/OSDLive and Twitter.com/OSneakerD. Have an idea for a story or feedback; email us at OSDlive@gmail.com As always, until next week, Walk GOOD!

OSD would like to remind it's listeners & followers that money is needed to help those affected by the earthquake in Haiti, the mudslides in Guatemala, the oil spill in the Gulf Coast and the many other natural disasters that have taken place in various corners of the world. We encourage you to give $10, by texting "RedCross" to 90999. The $10 will go the the American Red Cross Relief Fund. The Crew is joined by Jason Markk of Jason Markk Premium Sneaker Solution (Jason Mark P.S.S.) to chop it up about how he created the Premium Sneaker Solution cleaner, the packaging, which has been highlighted in numerous magazines for its dopeness, what companies he's collaborated with and what is in store for Jason Markk. (http://jasonmarkk.com) *Sneaker NEWS* * Chi McBride wants Lebron to Sit Down and Shut Up * Auto Tying Shoes * Just-Style Magazine conversation with Adidas CEO, Herbert Hainer * The Dream x L.A. Gear Do You Remember? *Sneakers DISCUSSED* * Adidas Originals ZX Light Run * Adidas NBA All-Star 2011 Jersey & Sneaker Line up * Livestrong x Nike Lunarglide +2 "Team Radio Shack * Filson x Vans Sk8 Hi and Backpack *Custom Kicks* * Nike Dunk Hi "Beatles" Customs by Swavey *WTF* * Want your white sneakers dirty before you buy them? Reebok CL Leather "Dirty White" * Nike Air Jordan Comfort Max 11 * Nike Air Jordan Fusion 10 OSD Information: Follow the OSD on Twitter by following: Twitter.com/OSDLive and Twitter.com/OSneakerD. Have an idea for a story or feedback; email us at OSDlive@gmail.com As always, until next week, Walk GOOD!

OSD would like to remind it's listeners & followers that money is needed to help those affected by the earthquake in Haiti, the mudslides in Guatemala, the oil spill in the Gulf Coast and the many other natural disasters that have taken place in various corners of the world. We encourage you to give $10, by texting "RedCross" to 90999. The $10 will go the the American Red Cross Relief Fund. This week the Crew adds a new member to the Crew- Premium Pete- discusses the new face for Reebok, receives a special call from D'Wayne Edwards, Brand Director for Jordan Brand, regarding a class that any sneaker lover would run to sign up for, and conversation with DJ Clark Kent about what he's learned while consulting with Nike on various projects that is insightful and full of holes, all at the same time. *Sneaker NEWS* * John Wall Wizards Workout Reebok Zip Slash * Nike partners with John McEnroe Tennis Academy in NYC * Foot Patrol to Re-Open in July (London) *Sneakers DISCUSSED* The conversation with Clark Kent was a touch-tone that we didn't have a chance to discuss sneakers other than the LeBron 8s. OSD Information: Follow the OSD on Twitter by following: Twitter.com/OSDLive and Twitter.com/OSneakerD. Have an idea for a story or feedback; email us at OSDlive@gmail.com As always, until next week, Walk GOOD!

OSD reminds all the sneakerheads that money is needed to help those affected by the earthquake in Haiti, the mudslides in Guatemala and the many other natural disasters that have taken place in various corners of the world. We encourage you to give $10, by texting "RedCross" to 90999. The $10 will go the the American Red Cross Relief Fund. This week the Crew discusses the Sneaker Freaker article "The Death of the Independent Sneaker Store", which started a great conversation about the sneaker community and the challenges faced by many of the stores that we shop at. Listen to the what the Crew, Premium Pete and Dallas Penn have to say. *Sneaker NEWS* Chinese Sports Co. Focus on Sponsorships http://bit.ly/ChineseSponsorship Jackin' for Kicks: PEAK Sonny Weems PE http://bit.ly/PeakSonnyWeemsPE Ad Wars: Adidas Vs. Nike http://bit.ly/NikevsAdidas Sneaker Freaker: Death of the Independent Sneaker Store http://bit.ly/DeathofIndependentSneakerStore Nike Air Jordan 1 Stained Glass Art http://bit.ly/JordanSneakerArt Sneaker Art Don Porcella http://bit.ly/DonPorcellaSneakerArt Scientists Find a 5,500 year old Shoe http://n.pr/OGKicks *Sneakers DISCUSSED* Adidas Roundhouse http://bit.ly/AdidasRoundhouse Adidas x Porsche http://bit.ly/AdidasPorsche Nike Air Jordan 13 Premio http://bit.ly/JordanPremio13 Nike Court Ballastic 3.3 http://bit.ly/NikeCourtBallistec Supra Bandit http://bit.ly/SupraBandit Greedy Genius Ocean Runner Lo http://bit.ly/GreedyGeniusOceanRunner *WTF * Nike Dunk Low GS http://bit.ly/NikeDunkLowGS OSD Information: Follow the OSD on Twitter by following: Twitter.com/OSDLive and Twitter.com/OSneakerD. Have an idea for a story or feedback; email us at OSDlive@gmail.com As always, until next week, Walk GOOD!

OSD reminds all the sneakerheads that money is needed to help those affected by the earthquake in Haiti, the mudslides in Guatemala and the many other natural disasters that have taken place in various corners of the world. We encourage you to give $10, by texting "RedCross" to 90999. The $10 will go the the American Red Cross Relief Fund. The Crew discusses this week's sneaker news along with why the sneaker culture is alive and doing well, even though the Internet has "completely changed the game". Sneaker hunting, hypebeasts and OG 'heads use every tool in the toolbox to get the sneakers they're looking for. Oh, and if a sneaker is not "limited" does that mean you shouldn't buy it? Listen to the what the Crew and PremiumPete have to say. *Sneaker NEWS* Why John Wall Should Sign with Reebok? (per Sole Collector) Which we find out during the show that he does sign with Reebok. LeBron's Free Agency Tour DVS Signs Exclusive Footwear Licensing deal with Diamond Supply Carmelo Anthony @ House of Hoops Harlem (06/12/2010) *Sneakers DISCUSSED* Nike Air Total Max Uptempo Air Jordan 2010 outdoor "For the Love of the Game" Los Angeles Lakers by UNDFTD vs Boston Celtics by Bodega Converse Sneakers & Tees PEAK Shane Battier PE Custom Kicks More work from C2 *WTF * Nike AF1 "Hamptons" Reebok x Heineken OSD Information: Follow the OSD on Twitter by following: Twitter.com/OSDLive and Twitter.com/OSneakerD. Have an idea for a story or feedback; email us at OSDlive@gmail.com As always, until next week, Walk GOOD!

OSD reminds all the sneakerheads that money is needed to help those affected by the earthquake in Haiti, the mudslides in Guatemala and the many other natural disasters. We encourage you to give $10, by texting "RedCross" to 90999. The $10 will go the the American Red Cross Relief Fund. The Crew is joined by co-winner Austin Jermacans, whose winning Future Sole design was manufactured and released on Saturday, May 29, 2010. Listen as Austin talks about the overall experience of meeting Carmelo Anthony, seeing his sneakers for the first time and watching Melo wear them in an NBA game. Sneaker News: Adidas Slammed by Criticism of the World Cup Ball Matt Stevens Sneaker Art The 2010 Future Sole 2010 competition has begun. Registered at http://www.futuresole.com Sneakers Discussed: Vans California Era Wing Tip ES Red Suede Nike Air Zoom Barcelona Which sneaker are you happier to see return? Nike Presto vs. Jordan Trunner CUSTOM WORLD Iron Man Customs C2 Pink Elephant Customs OSD Information: Follow the OSD on Twitter by following: Twitter.com/OSDLive. Have an idea for a story or feedback; email us at OSDlive@gmail.com As always, until next week, Walk GOOD!

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 Crew is back at it again talking sneakers, kicks, trainers or whatever you call them. In this particular show, hear Premium Pete discuss the sneakers and the stories associated with a pair. Speaking of which, what is your memorable sneaker story? We want to hear from you! Record a video (2-minutes maximum) or write it down and let us know your sneaker story. Send us the link to your video or your story to info@osdlive.com. Your video may be selected and featured in the On-Demand section of OSD TV and be featured on the OSD Talk Show. After all, it's all about people that like kicks! *Sneaker NEWS* Garnett to Leave Adidas to sign with Asian brand "ANTA" (counterkicks.com) Venus Williams French Open Outfit Jordan Future Sole Melo M6 (futuresole.com) New SN'EADS Comic Complex (Nicekicks.com) Top 50 Basketball sneakers *Sneakers DISCUSSED* Nike Air 24/7 Women's (Violet Pop) Nike Air BW II (Black/Persian w/ torch materials) New Balance 850 (Yellow/Blue-Grey) Puma x Kehinde Wiley "Do It Yourself" Slippers (Sacko Matar) Vans x Supreme Stone Wash OSD Information: Follow the OSD on Twitter by following: OSDLive & OSneakerD. Have an idea for a story or feedback; email us at OSDlive@gmail.com As always, until next week, Walk GOOD!

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. In this episode, the OSD Crew is joined by Sergio of Sneakerness (www.sneakerness.com) from Switzerland where he discusses the origins of the Sneakerness show and what the culture is like in Europe. Listen as he talks about the name, Sneakerness, and the upcoming events.....one of them is taking place in a castle. Sneakers Discussed in this episode: Diana Taurasi LBJ VII PEs Adicup 2010 Nike Roland Garros Pack Nike Zoom KOBE VI Pro-Keds Royal Plus Low Leather OSD Information: Follow the OSD on Twitter by following: OSDLive & OSneakerD. Have an idea for a story or feedback; email us at OSDlive@gmail.com As always, until next week, Walk GOOD!