2/13/16 O&A NYC With WaleStylez- SPORTS: 1996 NBA ALL-STAR GAME The Best Collection Of Sneakers On Court Ever!

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

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If you know sneakers, you know 1996 was one of the best years ever for basketball shoes Some of the all-time classics from Air Jordan, Nike, and Reebok were released that year, and this fact is no more evident than when you take a look at the feet on court in the 1996 NBA All-Star game. O&A NYC takes you back to the glory days of athletic footwear. Continue reading

1/29/16 O&A NYC With WaleStylez- Fashion: Unboxing Air Jordan XXX (30) With Tinker Hatfield And Mark Smith

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

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Nike’s Vice President for Design and Special Projects, Tinker Hatfield, and Senior Creative Director of Innovation, Mark Smith. Tinker take a closer look at the Air Jordan XXX.  Continue reading

1/19/16 O&A NYC With WaleStylez- Fashion: The Secret Sneaker Market— And Why It Matters by Josh Luber

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Josh Luber is a “sneakerhead,” a collector of rare or limited sneakers. With their insatiable appetite for exclusive sneakers, these tastemakers drive marketing and create hype for the brands they love, specifically Nike, which absolutely dominates the multi-billion dollar secondary market for sneakers. Luber’s company, Campless, collects data about this market and analyzes it for collectors and investors. In this talk, he takes us on a journey into this complicated, unregulated market and imagines how it could be a model for a stock market for commerce. Continue reading

12/30/15 O&A NYC With WaleStylez- Fashion: Nike Air Cruz- Big Blue Preview

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr. 

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New York Giants Wide Receiver Victor Cruz is out but far from down. O&A NYC Co-Founder Adewale Adekanbi (aka WaleStylez) caught up with the “on the mend” Cruz at FootAction on 34th Street. Cruz was there to promote the upcoming release of his debut sneaker the Nike Air Cruz.

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No surprise but another colorway of the upcoming Nike Air Cruz has surfaced and we assume it is a second nod to the New York Giants. Big Blue gets the tonal treatment; this pair in all-blue suede and woven leather, the latter different from the raised “pyramids” seen on the previously leaked colorways. This version also lacks visible Swoosh branding on its lateral side. Although there is no official release date for Victor Cruz’s first signature model yet, we anticipate the shoe will release in early February. The debut sneaker will be priced at $150.

10/21/15 O&A NYC With WaleStylez: The McFlys Release Today!

By Adewale Adekanbi

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The long-awaited release of the Nike McFly’s has finally arrived! A Nike Mag sneaker, complete with hands-free power-lacing capabilities, is all but confirmed for October 21st, 2015. That is, after all, the date that Marty McFly travels to in Back To The Future 2. Continue reading

10/16/15 O&A NYC Its Saturday- Anything Goes: Nike Air Lebron Akronite

 

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Akronite isn’t a radioactive element with the ability to weaken King James, making him miss every shot he puts up outside the paint. But it is the moniker for his latest lifestyle release. Using the Nike Air Tech Challenge II midsole as a foundation, the unabashed sneaker features a silver upper, strap closure and patch detail from recent Air Max drops, rounded out by asymmetrical heel panels in red and blue. Continue reading

9/11/15 O&A NYC With WaleStylez- Fashion: Air Jordan 10 Retro OVO Summit White/Metallic Gold-White Release Tomorrow

By: Adewale Adekanbi Jr

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This is the “OVO” edition of the Air Jordan 10 Retro. They come in a summit white, metallic gold and white colorway. Featuring a white-based leather upper with stingray accents, gold branding, a full icy translucent outsole with gold flakes throughout and OVO branding on the insoles and bottom of the outsole. The “OVO” edition of the Air Jordan 10 Retro will release on September 12, 2015 at select stores worldwide. Retail is set at, $225. Stores in NewYork include Alumni, KithNyc, ExtraButter and Flight23 at Footaction. 

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8/5/15/ O&A With WaleStylez- Fashion: Air Jordan 1White “Pinnacle”

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The White Air Jordan 1 Pinnacle is at Jordan Flight23 store on July 25th. The only problem is that it will be close to impossible to grab a pair unless you know people in high places or you live in the right place and you may have some luck on your side with the raffle placed on Monday and Tuesday. Retail is set to be $400 for White Air Jordan 1 “Pinnacle”. GOOD LUCK!

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6/19/15 O&A With WaleStylez- Fashion: What The KD 7

By Adewale Adekanbi

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Kevin Durant’s childhood dream of being a meteorologist has been a factor in the numerous colorways throughout his association with Nike. Now the What The KD 7 is back to reference a total of 18 different releases throughout 2014 and 2015 in one sneaker. It starts with the generous use of 3M material on this special edition Nike KD 7. Further references to his childhood are the midfoot straps that pay homage to his Aunt Pearl. The sneaker will release on Saturday June 20, 2015.

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4/14/15 O&A With WaleStylez Fashion: NikeLab x Dover Street Market Air Jordan 1

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Nike’s experimental branch Nike Lab teams up with premium retailer Dover Street Market on the classic Air Jordan 1. Using the iconic silhouette as the base, the sneaker has been given a patent leather upper in navy, featuring a slight iridescent treatment. Additional details include screw-on aglets bearing the Jumpman, while the insole shows off DSM’s monochromatic logo. Continue reading