The classic Converse look is timeless and wearable with any outfit you can put together. Photo by Mitchell Lensink on Unsplash. By Daniel Diaz, Staff Reporter Welcome to the Hall of Kicks, a blog covering famous basketball shoes both current and from the past. For many, basketball is not the first thought that comes to […]
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Hall of Kicks: Kofi Kingston, King of the Wrestling Shoe Game
Kofi Kingston stands out with skill in the ring and fire on his feet. Photo courtesy of WWE. Byline: Daniel Diaz, Staff Reporter Boom! Boom! Boom! Welcome to the Hall of Kicks, a blog covering famous basketball shoes both current and from the past. This week’s column will not be primarily focusing on a shoe, […]
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Hall of Kicks: Shoe 3 – The King’s 10th
The “Gold Medal” colorway stands out among the rest with its shiny golden swoosh and white design. Photo provided by Gino Bratti. By Daniel Diaz, Staff Reporter Welcome to the Hall of Kicks, a blog covering famous basketball shoes both current and from the past. This week’s shoe is a personal favorite: The Lebron X’s. […]
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HALL OF KICKS: Shoe 2 – Russell Westbrook: Why Not?
Illustration by Nova Blanco-Rico and Chloe Salazar. By Daniel Diaz, Staff Reporter Welcome to the Hall of Kicks, a blog covering famous basketball shoes both current and from the past. This week’s shoe is Russell Westbrook’s 3rd signature shoe, the Why Not Zero.3’s. I have a love-hate relationship with Westbrook, and not just because he […]
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HALL OF KICKS – Shoe 1: The GOAT’s 1st Shoe
Illustration by Nova Blanco-Rico and Chloe Salazar. By Daniel Diaz, Staff Reporter Editor’s Note: Updated attributions for the illustration. Let’s face it, everyone loves basketball shoes and you don’t need to be a fan of basketball to enjoy them or wear them. Basketball shoes have evolved from a part of a sport to a part […]