Sneaker History
This brand released the first ever basketball sneaker in 1917, known as the All-Star.
What is Converse?
In 2008, Nike released a special Air Force 1 inspired this legendary rapper's album "Illmatic".
Who is Nas?
This Nike innovation, first seen on Air Max 1 in 1987, allowed wearers to finally see the cushioning inside their shoes.
What is Visible Air(air bubble)?
In sneaker culture,"DS" stands for this term.
What is Deadstock?
Known for its patent leather and icy sole, this Jordan silhouette debuted in 1995 and remains one of the most beloved in the line.
What are the Air Jordan 11s?
Before signing with Nike, Michael Jordan wanted to sign with this brand.
What is Adidas?
This artist's Jordan collaboration features an oversized backward swoosh.
Who is Travis Scott?
This 2016 Nike sneaker featured powered laces and was inspired by a movie from the 80's set in the Future?
What is the Nike Air MAG?
This term in sneaker culture refers to a heavily worn pair of sneakers.
What are beaters?
This Floridian colorway, originally seen on a pair of LeBron's in 2010, quickly became a staple nickname for similar vibrant sneaker drops.
What is the South Beach colorway?
The original Air Jordan 2 was unique because it was made in this Country.
What is Italy?
The rare Nike Air Yeezy 2 "Red October" was released in this year.
What is 2014?
Adidas made waves in 2013 with this midsole technology made from thousands of energy capsules fused together?
What is Boost?
When a sneaker is released in extremely limited quantities, it is called this.
What is a quickstrike?
Released in 2018, this corduroy hybrid was designed by a vintage-loving LA creative and quickly became a grail.
What are the Sean Wotherspoon Air Max 97s?
This 1991 Tinker Hatfield designed sneaker was inspired by Michael Jordans love for luxury cars.
What is the Air Jordan 6?
This 2006 Nike SB Dunk collaboration with a famous streetwear brand was inspired by the Statue of Liberty?
What is the Supreme Dunk High?
This ASICS cushioning technology, introduced in the 1980's, is made of soft silicone-like material for impact absorption.
What is GEL?
In the resale world, this term is used when a sneaker's market value drops dramatically after release -- often because of mass restocks or too much hype.
What is a brick?
This mismatched Jordan 1 release combined three of the most iconic color ways into one pair.
What are the Top 3 Jordan 1s?
The Reebok Pump was famously worn by this NBA player during the 1991 Slam Dunk Contest.
Who is Dee Brown?
In 2006, Eminem released an extremely rare Jordan sneaker, limited to 50 pairs in this model.
What is the Air Jordan 4?
In 2019, Nike launched this controversial mid-sole tech with a carbon fiber plate, initially banned by World Athletics for its performance edge.
What is ZoomX Vaporfly?
In 2010, this video producer and fashion designer became the first woman to land an iconic sneaker design deal.
Who is Vastie Kola?
What are the Kith x Marvel ASICS "Venom and Spiderman Pack"?