Ernie Davis Rocked Nike?
 Ernie Davis who led Syracuse to the national title in 1959 and was the first black Heisman trophy winner in history was enshrined Saturday. The statue which was un-veiled has Ernie rocking some Nike’s and a modern day helmet, now the helmet is one issue but another is this. Nike wasn’t even formed when Davis played in college during his tenure. The sculptor said he was given details and football gear that would be true to the the legendary figure.
Controversy has stirred up and some are calling to have the shoes removed and to make the image of the statue more accurate. Check the pictures, what do you guys think? |
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Event :New Niketown opened in Oregon with Tinker
 Eugene , Oregon is basically the running capital of the world if you don’t know the history behind it I suggest a little more reading for you. This past weekend they opened up a new store dedicated to basketball and football with of course some running footwear and clothes in there. The thing that was special about this new store is the special appearances from Nike founders and key contributors of the company. Most notably footwear designer Tinker Hatfield was in attendance as well as Nelson Ferris one of Nike’s originals you may say, and of course Jason Mayden from Jordan Brand. Well fellow ISS board member niners819 was there to take some shots of the event, pictures after the jump. |
DC Shoes x Cal Surf - Lake Side Killers
 DC has teamed up with Minneapolis skate shop Cal-Surf for a collaboration which includes shoes, fitted hat and board. This is the Cal Surf Lake Side Killers sneakers designed by Evilone from clothing line evilONElive who hit me up with details of what’s the story behind them.
The shoes take inspiration from when Minnesota had a basketball team in the Lakers. They take on the home and away themes from the uniforms they had and takes additional pieces of what “MLPS” basketball was and will be. The two “X”’s in the shoes also mark the twenty years the Cal Surf shop has been in business. The shoes will go on sale in a couple of weeks at the store and online at Cal-Surf.com and only 100 will be available. Take a look at what Evilone has designed after the jump. |
Baron Davis signs with Li-Ning
 Yes the rumors are true ladies and gentlemen Baron Davis has left planet Reebok for Chinese Sportswear conglomerate Li-Ning. The company which takes it’s name from founder Li-Ning better known as “the guy who was suspended by cables and lit the olympic torch”, has been making big strides in recruiting NBAers to their roster.
Reebok Basketball has been on a bit of a skid lately in the basketball arena with fewer and fewer All-Stars wearing their products. Li-Ning has stepped up it’s marketing muscle by signing Davis who will now play in a huge market in Los Angeles and will have his own signature sneaker with Li-Ning something Reebok never got done. |
The Worst Sneaker Bites at MAGIC
 For a number of years MAGIC was a bi-annual experience to look forward to with the latest designs from the greatest brands showcasing their upcoming product. Lately, the trade show has started sliding downhill letting in virtually anyone willing to buy a booth. Besides hideous “fashion” that makes its way to the floor comes some of the worst and most obvious bites and ripoffs.
Complex has just posted a wrap up of MAGIC’s |
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