History of Basketball In 15 Sneakers

Future Shock: Nike Adapt BB

Lang Whitaker and Russ Bengtson look at the only shoe on this list that was originally designed for a movie, the Nike Adapt BB. They look at how the concept of a self-lac

Three the Hard Way: Under Armour Curry One

Lang Whitaker and Russ Bengtson explore the penultimate shoe on their list, the Under Armour Curry One. Under Armour and Steph Curry shared a similar journey of Under Arm

The Low-Cut Theory: Nike Zoom Kobe IV

Lang and Russ share their favorite stories about Kobe Bryant photoshoots they've worked with him as they look at his impact in the game of basketball and sneakers. Kobe i

Watch the Throne: Nike Air Zoom Generation

Dive into the sneaker game with Lang and Russ as they discuss the Nike Air Zoom Generation, aka the LeBron 1s. LeBron James scores his iconic logo with first dunk as an

The Strength of Street Knowledge: And1 Tai Chi

Alright, kick back and let me spin you the tale of the AND1 Tai Chi – the shoes that became legendary thanks to the one and only Vince Carter! Picture this: Vince, on a m

A Love Supreme: Nike Air Jordan XI

Lang and Russ are diving into the saga of the second legendary kicks in basketball history—the cool cousin of the Nike Air Jordan, the Jordan 11s! Picture this: Michael J

All Hail the Queen: Nike Air Swoopes

In this episode, Lang and Russ are about to unravel a groundbreaking chapter in sneaker history! Get ready to dive into the story of the first-ever shoe that proudly show

Bad Boys for Life: Nike Air Force Max

Get ready for an electrifying episode as Lang and Russ tell the story of the creation of the Nike Air Force Max, a shoe tailor-made for the legendary Charles Barkley, the

Yo! Bum Rush the Show: Reebok Pump

Lang and Russ are unraveling the wild rollercoaster ride of the Reebok Pump. Now, we're talking serious bucks – this shoe hit the market with a bang, sporting a price tag

Cult of Personality: Nike Air Jordan

Get ready to lace up your sneaker knowledge because Lang and Russ are taking us on a thrilling ride through the iconic world of Nike Air Jordans! These kicks aren't just

It's the New Style: Nike Air Force 1

Imagine a sneaker that not only revolutionized the game for basketball players but also became a style statement in the world of hip-hop! That's the magic of Nike's AF1,

The Shape of Sneakers to Come: adidas Top Ten

Lang and Russ dive into the time machine to chat about the adidas Top Ten sneaker, born in '79 but totally rocked the '80s! It was dubbed 'Top 10' with high hopes of it g

New York State of Mind: PUMA Clyde

In this episode, Russ and Lang dive deep into the tale of Puma's quest to conquer the sports world. Puma ambitiously chased after every big-shot athlete on the scene, but

Tougher Than Leather: Adidas Superstar

In this episode, Russ and Lang get into the story behind the Adidas Superstar, the sneaker that challenged the dominance of Chuck Taylors, offering people an option in fo

The Birth of Cool: Converse Chuck Taylor All-Star

On this episode, Lang and Russ talk about the Chuck Taylor All-Star. Chuck Taylor wasn't the exceptional athlete one might expect, but rather, he was a salesman. Hear abo

A History of Basketball In Fifteen Sneakers: Introduction

In this new episode of the podcast "A History of Basketball in Fifteen Sneakers" from Grind City Media, hosts Lang Whitaker and Russ Bengtson introduce their latest ventu