BRIEF: Introducing the adidas “Boardwalk” D Rose 4

by Sandy Dover for Sneaker Report

Dubbed as the “Boardwalk” edition, the adidas D Rose 4 Boardwalk is another new take on his signature shoe, giving context to his time spent rehabbing his knee and getting stronger before the 2013 NBA tip-off.

As Rose told adidas, “It’s important for me to work on my game every day during the off-season. I chose southern California as my summer home because it’s a place where I can focus on training and getting ready for the season. I love this colorway of the shoe because it tells the other side of the story about where I spend my time.”

Very distinctive in a mint green x pink colorway, this Boardwalk version of the D Rose 4 still maintains the same great technical attributes as the ones that came before. There’s the Crazyquick sole for improved flexion and stability, a plush GEOFIT collar for security around the lower leg and ankle, a modified SPRINTFRAME in the heel and arch for lockdown and fascia protection, and adiPRENE+ in the midsole for snappy cushioning. …

FEATURE: L.A.-based 20JEANS, Creative Recreation Look to Make Fall Fashion Easier on the Eye, Wallet

By Sandy Dover

As featured by Yahoo!

What I appreciate most about 20JEANS is that they make the basics the stars of your show. As a man, it’s difficult to really get good quality basics that really have a bit of pizzazz and showmanship, but they can also be affordable. It’s usually a trade-off between price and quality, but you don’t have to make that choice with 20JEANS.

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With Creative Recreation’s shoes, particularly the ones aforementioned, they aren’t trying to be anything more or anything less than what they aim to be. Often, many sneakers are geared for doing many things that aren’t actually capitalized on, but I like that the Cesario and Cota are made for the casual moments exclusively, and it makes the design of those shoes even stronger, because there’s no half-stepping in what they’re made for — namely, relaxing. …