07-Dec-2009
Today, Counter Kicks examines the sneaker ingredient Neoprene. Check out previous coverage in this exclusive series with our Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU) launch piece. Continue reading for a closer look at Neoprene’s properties and its uses in the sneaker industry…
20-Nov-2009
The FINAL EDITION of the Counter Kicks / Reebok Pump20 Tally Sheet has arrived. This is a full shot look at every limited edition Pump20 shoe releasing today at the following 20 global sneaker spots:
Alife Rivington Club (NYC), atmos (Tokyo), Kasina (Seoul), Juice (Hong Kong), Stolen Riches (Toronto), Espionage (Sydney), KICKS/HI (Hawaii), UNDEFEATED (L.A.), Bodega (Boston), Saint Alfred (Chicago), HUF (San Francisco), Commonwealth (Virginia), Packer Shoes (New Jersey), Size? (London), Sneakersnstuff (Stockholm), Patta (Amsterdam), colette (Paris), Solebox (Berlin), Hanon (Scotland) and 24 Kilates (Barcelona)
Click on the image above for a larger version of our exclusive Reebok Pump20 Tally Sheet. More exclusive behind-the-scenes coverage from the Reebok 20th Anniversary celebration on the way. Follow us on Twitter @counterkicks for instant updates.
20-Nov-2009
Counter Kicks was among select media last night at Pop Burger in NYC to cover Reebok’s official 20th Anniversary Celebration of the PUMP. In this exclusive video, we give you a detailed interior look at the festivities with Pop Burger transformed into a showcase for Reebok Pump history. All of the limited edition Pump20 boutique collab shoes were prominently on display, along with vintage Pump ads, posters, and Pump20 signage. Keep checking Counter Kicks all day (and on Twitter @counterkicks) for more behind-the-scenes coverage of the event.
19-Nov-2009
Earlier this week, Counter Kicks pondered what special make-up Air Jordan 2010 editions could look like. To help, we enlisted colorist extraordinaire “BP” (check his NikeTalk Showcase) to envision how a set of NBA Player Edition 2010’s would turn out. Today, we have a fresh new batch cooked up by BP (Livestrong, Cement, Ray Allen, Chris Paul, UNC, Knicks, and Red Toe colorways) shown here exclusively on Counter Kicks. Continue reading for full-sized looks at 8 brand new BP custom colorway Air Jordan 2010’s.
18-Nov-2009
Category : Reebok
With news of each Pump20 collaboration release dropping at various times, we found it a little difficult to track how the collection was shaping up. So to address this, Counter Kicks decided to keep an exclusive running tally sheet of all the collabos that we’ve seen thus far and update it everytime we get a peek at another Pump20 sneaker.
Which ones will end up being your favorites? Click on the image above for a larger version of our exclusive Pump20 Tally Sheet.
*Updated 11-18-09
Packers, Kicks/HI, Atmos, and Patta, are the latest additions to the list.
11-Nov-2009
If you’ve read Part 1 and Part 2 of our exclusive interview with Reebok Pump inventor Paul Litchfield, you’ll definitely want to catch our Part 3 installment presented below. In this final segment, Paul talks about the Pump’s production, reveals which Pump shoes he likes personally, and shares his thoughts on the Reebok Pump‘s future. Continue reading for the full scoop…
10-Nov-2009
We brought you Part 1 yesterday. In Part 2 of our 3-Part exclusive interview with Reebok Pump inventor Paul Litchfield, Paul explains the Pump product plan, shares his thoughts on Dee Brown’s Pump showmanship and discusses how the public reacted to, and interacted with, the Pump system. Continue reading for a behind-the-scenes view straight from the man who brought Reebok Pump technology to the world…
22-Oct-2009
Counter Kicks is pleased to preview 2 colorways in this new Nike Zoom Hustle Low shoe. The silhouette takes some inspiration from the Nike Hyperflight which launched several years ago and features a synthetic leather upper with a full-length Phylon midsole and Zoom Air unit in the heel. The colorway above drops in a Lakers purple and gold mix, while a white-based Celtics green colorway is seen after the jump. Continue reading for more photos.
