Starting Five: Midas Thompson

For this edition of Starting Five, we bring you the five kicks in our good friend Midas Thompson’s rotation. With everything from Adidas to classic Jordan Brand Randy Moss trainers, there’s something for everyone here. Check it out!

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1. Nike Hyperdunk “Aston Martin DB9”

I really like Aston Martin, and the execution on this shoe was flawless. It’s the exact same colorway as the car that Kobe jumped over in that infamous video. Super comfortable and made with premium materials. read more


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Sneaker Nicknames: Are They Played Out?

If there’s one thing that sneakerheads love to a fault, it’s giving nicknames to shoes. From classic models to new releases, every shoe that comes out seems to have some sort of nickname nowadays.

There are classic and useful nicknames like “Bred” for any black/and red Jordan, or “Volt” for any neon yellow/green sneaker, but the usefulness of sneaker nicknames dries up somewhat quickly. In today’s sneakerhead world, it seems like there has to be some sort of nickname or deeper meaning for every single shoe that’s dropping every single weekend. read more


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Blvck Spvce Is Headlining A Show At The Triple Rock Tomorrow

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Looking for something dope to do tomorrow night? Well you’re in luck. The dopest cloud-rap group in all of Minnesota, BLVCK SPVCE  will be live at the Triple Rock tomorrow night. With opening sets from Major the General and Spyder Baybie Raw Dog and 2% Muck, you’ll hear a lot of dope music before Niles Miller, RP Hooks, and the rest of the SPVCE fam take the stage. And guess what….it’s only $5. Be sure to come through, and until then, enjoy the wavy spvce music that’s posted below. read more


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The Evolution Of Sneakers And One’s Personal Style

Let me start by saying this is a fun topic to discuss and muse upon. Sneakers and style are two of my very favorite things, and when you bring them together it just works, like peanut butter and jelly, or Shawn Carter and Kanye West. However, bringing them together can prove a challenge. You’ve gotta make sure your sneakers work with your outfit, and your outfit works with your sneakers. Let’s spend some time talking about personal style, and the sneaker choices that go along with it. read more


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Music Mondays: January 26th

For this edition of Music Mondays, we’ll be doing something a little different. Check out this video of KicksOneTwo homie RP Hooks making an appearance on the “Get In The Game” segment about a week ago (no Bobby Shmurda), and then check out a few tracks from his Soundcloud!

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Is Wearing Fake Jordans OK?

You’ve most likely seen a few pairs in your life. It’s possible you’ve even worn a pair yourself. Maybe they were a crazy color scheme. Maybe they were see-through plastic. Maybe they had SpongeBob SquarePants on the side. If you haven’t guessed it by now, we’re talking about fake Jordans.

Yes, fake Jordans. The ones you buy from the guy with a bunch of pairs in the back of his truck. The ones you get on the websites that have several misspellings and offer outrageously low prices. But we’re not talking about the fake shoes themselves, we’re talking about if it’s OK to rock them or not. read more


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Predictions And Thoughts On The Kith WCP

If you’re a Kith fan, there’s a good chance that you rejoiced when you heard the news. The gawd himself Ronnie Fieg took to Instagram earlier this week to announce his next release, the West Coast Project (or WCP for short). In the event you haven’t seen the picture Ronald posted (I enjoy referring to him as Ronald even though his name’s actually Aaron), here it is for your eyes below.

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In the event that you’re not a Kith fan, this is a big deal because in 2013 Ronnie released the East Coast Project (or ECP), which included everything from collaborative gear with Play Cloths to one of his best shoes ever, the Gel Lyte III “Miami”. It was one of his best bodies of work, and because of that, the expectations for this project drawing inspiration from the other coast are very high. read more


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Sneak Peek: Jordan IV “Oreo”

The “Oreo” Jordan IV’s don’t release until February 21st, but KicksOneTwo thought it was only right to bring you a few early snaps. The quality and construction of these IV’s is on point, and the leather is very soft and supple. Check out a few pictures below, and let us know if you’re planning to cop next month!

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