World War II, 1944. In a cabin in the woods, in Nazi Germany, a most extraordinary Christmas Eve unfolded… Soldiers walking through Hürtgen Forest Source: Historynet Fritz Vincken as an adult (undated) Source: Find a Grave Music Credits: “Opening” – … Read the rest...
Were buckled shoes actually worn by pilgrims? What about Squanto? Where did the pilgrims actually land in 1620?… Read the rest
On January 17, 1920, the United States officially entered a 13-year period known as “Prohibition.” Prohibition, was a nationwide constitutional ban on alcoholic beverages. During this period, the production, importation, distribution, and sale of alcohol, with few exceptions, was against … Read the rest
Not every signature sneaker find success like the Air Jordan line. In fact, none have. But some live on the opposite end of the signature sneaker spectrum than Air Jordan. This episode is dedicated to some of those.… Read the rest
Just in time for the heat of summer, we break down one of the season’s most essential wardrobe pieces. It’s hot, hot, hot with a 100% chance of thongs. Music from YouTube royalty free library. Also, from Scott Bradlee’s Post … Read the rest
In 1991, young superstar Michael Jordan had one of his best years yet in the NBA. In this year he captured his first NBA championship, led the league in scoring with an average of 31.5 points a game, took home … Read the rest
In a sport with “foot” in its name, why is there so little love for feet? Kickers have forever struggled to truly find their place in the game of football. From pee-wee to the pros, kickers are often an afterthought, … Read the rest
We collect a lot of gross stuff on the bottom of our shoes. That’s why it’s crazy that one of the most delicious culinary traditions in one of the most iconic cuisines in the world was possibly inspired by the … Read the rest
A derelict mansion. A skeleton in an attic. An uttered curse. Centuries of unexplained hauntings and misfortunes. And it all comes back to an old pair of green shoes. The cursed green shoes Source: History Collection Portrait of David Papillon … Read the rest
The Red Sox weren’t always the Red Sox. How did a humble piece of hosiery become synonymous with one of the most legendary, respected, and popular organizations in professional sports? https://www.history.com/news/curse-of-the-bambino-babe-ruth-red-sox-broken https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boston_Red_Sox#Regular_season_home_attendance https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_the_Cincinnati_Reds https://www.britannica.com/topic/Boston-Red-Sox https://www.mlb.com/news/boston-red-sox-team-name-histo...
One cold February night in southwest England, 1855, mysterious footprints suddenly appeared in the snow, around the Exe Estuary in South and East Devon. These weren’t any ordinary tracks. They appeared to be hoof marks, measuring around 4 inches long, … Read the rest
Part two of our look at the most iconic OG Air Jordans never worn by Michael Jordan in NBA action. This episodes covers the Air Jordan 7 and beyond. Cool Gray 11’s… Read the rest
This is episode is part 1 of our breakdown of the most iconic OG, or original Air Jordan colorways that were never worn by Michael Jordan on court for NBA game action, despite the fact they were released while his … Read the rest
William Riley was an earnest young man, in his early 30’s, yearning for a better life. It was the dawn of the 20th century, and lured by tales of riches and opportunity awaiting in America, he packed up his things, … Read the rest
Most, when they hear the phrase “Tar Heel”, know that you are talking about someone from North Carolina, or the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill. But how many, if asked “ What exactly is a tar heel?”, would know … Read the rest
One of the passageways in the La Merced market in Mexico City Source: Thelmadatter, CC BY-SA 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0 , via Wikimedia Commons Huarache de pollo en salsa roja Source: Svein Meinguer, CC BY-SA 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0 , via Wikimedia Commons Primitive-style … Read the rest...
One of the most iconic shoes today came about because of a mishap on a slippery deck, a cocker spaniel named Prince, and a man on a mission to find a simple solution to an age-old problem. 90 years ago, … Read the rest
As a follow up to their Jesus Nikes, Brooklyn-based viral products company MSCHF has teamed up with Rapper Lil Nas X to create a highly provocative and controversial sneaker collaboration, which many are calling the Satan Shoes, or Satan Nikes.… Read the rest
Leprechauns….what are they, why do they wear green, and what do they have to do with shoes? That’s what we’re talking about today! Music: YouTube … Read the rest
Al Capone is one of the most infamous and legendary gangsters in modern history. Nearly as iconic as the man himself is the two-toned wingtip shoes he wore. How is it, that certain shoes are adopted by, and associated with … Read the rest
We’ll be coming back atcha with new episodes in February! Stay tuned! Source: Ad Meskens, CC BY-SA 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0 , via Wikimedia Commons … Read the rest
Traditions come from the strangest of places….. Christmas traditions are no exception. FairyTale Waltz by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100232 Artist: http://incompetech.com/… Read the rest
2020 has been a crazy year…in the sneaker world. So many cool shoes have released this year. For today’s super-sized episode, we’re just gonna kick back and reflect on some our favorite shoes of 2020. No particular ranking or order.… Read the rest
Shoes are everywhere. We walk in them. We talk about them, and we probably don’t even realize that we’re doing it. Shoes are always on our mind.… Read the rest
They are coming, and they can’t be stopped. You might be next. https://www.stratcom.mil/Portals/8/Documents/FOIA/CONPLAN_8888-11.pdf?ver=2016-10-17-114016-887 https://www.cdc.gov/cpr/zombie/educate-checklist.htm … Read the rest...
On August 20, 2007, a family visiting from Washington was on a sailing trip through the Strait of Georgia near Vancouver Island, British Columbia. They eventually dropped anchor at Jedediah Island, eagerly anticipating the tranquility and beautiful nature that the … Read the rest
From humble beginnings, Jim Thorpe rose to great heights. Not least of his accomplishments was winning two gold medals at the 1912 Olympics. What’s crazy about this? Aside from other things, he wasn’t even wearing matching shoes. But then…. the … Read the rest
Picking up where we left off last week, we discuss the remaining five picks on the list. New Balance 997H “Spring Hike” Source: Hibbett Nike Roshe Run (“Obsidian” colorway) Source: Kicks on Fire Sanuk “Beer Cozy Lite” flip flops Source: … Read the rest...
For us, summer is all about the footwear. Why, might you ask? Well, for starters, with everyone wearing less layers of clothes, shoes stick out more in a summer outfit than in other seasons. Also, whether you are going hiking, … Read the rest
A tribute to walking the road less-travelled, a salute to pursuing your passions. McElligot’s Pool has long been an inspiration to block out the noise and make your own path. Text: McElligot’s Pool, by Dr. Seuss Beats: “Regulators”, Warren G … Read the rest
