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Walter’s World: Honky Explores Exploitation And Racism

By Walter Rutledge

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A young black man is killed over a pair of expensive sneakers and his attacker, another teenager recites the sneaker commercial’s slogan as he commits the crime. This sounds like something out of the current news headline, but it is really the opening scene from Honky, a new play presented at Urban Stages, 259 west 30TH Street. Continue reading

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Adidas Shackle Shoes For Sale, Really? (video)

German sports apparel maker Adidas withdrew its plans to sell a controversial sneaker featuring affixed rubber shackles after the company generated significant criticism when advertising the shoe on it’s Facebook page. Continue reading

Kanye’s Nike Air Yeezy Kicks Hit Harlem (Update)

Kanye West’s kicks are generating more buzz than his romance with Kim Kardashian.

New Yorkers are going Kanye crazy over his Nike Air Yeezy 2 sneakers, which are going on sale in only a handful of Manhattan stores tomorrow.

Sneakerheads have been camped outside Foot Locker’s House of Hoops store in Herald Square since Tuesday for a chance to plunk down $245 for the high-tops. Fans are also expected to rush a Harlem House of Hoops tomorrow. Continue reading

K-SWISS SI-18 Bristel X Atmos High Top Mens Shoes Trainers RARE 300 Pair Limited Edition

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The K-Swiss SI-18 Bristel High is one of 6 models that K-Swiss is launching that infuse the cultural identities that are unique to Harlem. Continue reading