John Gotty

John Gotty

Joined March 2017 | 21 posts

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With today's release of Drake's Nike Hot Step collaboration in two colorways, here's a look at the rapper's history of Jordan Brand and Nike sneaker collabs.

BY JOHN GOTTY

A History of Drake's Sneaker Collaborations

From Union LA to RSVP Gallery, Creme 321, A Ma Maniere, and Trophy Room, these are the best sneakers stores, shops, and boutiques that are Black-owned.

From Union LA to RSVP Gallery, Creme 321, A Ma Maniere, and Trophy Room, these are the best sneakers stores, shops, and boutiques that are Black-owned.

BY JOHN GOTTY

A Guide to Black-Owned Sneaker Stores and Boutiques

The history behind the signature Nike Air Griffey Max 1 'Freshwater' sneaker and how Nike turned baseball player Ken Griffey Jr. into a legendary sneaker star.

The history behind the signature Nike Air Griffey Max 1 'Freshwater' sneaker and how Nike turned baseball player Ken Griffey Jr. into a legendary sneaker star.

BY JOHN GOTTY

How Nike Made Ken Griffey Jr. a Sneaker Star

From its 1987 release to the 2020 "Chlorophyll Green" SB remake, here’s the history of Tinker Hatfield's Nike Air Trainer 1 sneaker.

From its 1987 release to the 2020 "Chlorophyll Green" SB remake, here’s the history of Tinker Hatfield's Nike Air Trainer 1 sneaker.

BY JOHN GOTTY

How the Nike Air Trainer 1 Crossed Over Into Sneaker Culture

LeBron James is looking to become the king of the sneaker industry, but can we he ever have what Michael Jordan has now?

LeBron James is looking to become the king of the sneaker industry, but can we he ever have what Michael Jordan has now?

BY JOHN GOTTY

LeBron James Can Become the Sneaker World's Next Michael Jordan

From being immortalized by Michael Jordan in 1989 to the release of the Air Jordan 4 "Bred," here is the history of the iconic sneaker.

From being immortalized by Michael Jordan in 1989 to the release of the Air Jordan 4 "Bred," here is the history of the iconic sneaker.

BY JOHN GOTTY

How the Air Jordan IV Became a Cultural Phenomenon

Here are 10 legendary sneakers that had roles in the All-Star Game and the NBA's All-Star Weekend over the years that you can purchase right now.

Here are 10 legendary sneakers that had roles in the All-Star Game and the NBA's All-Star Weekend over the years that you can purchase right now.

BY JOHN GOTTY

10 Throwback All-Star Weekend Sneakers You Can Buy Right Now

The history behind how NBA All-Star Weekend became the most important sneaker event of the year.

The history behind how NBA All-Star Weekend became the most important sneaker event of the year.

BY JOHN GOTTY

How All-Star Weekend Became the Most Important Sneaker Event of the Year

Travis Scott has an upcoming collaboration with Jordan Brand's latest performance sneaker, the Air Jordan 33. But can he make people like it off the court?

BY JOHN GOTTY

Can Travis Scott Make Performance Jordans Cool?

Jordan Brand had a strong year in 2018, but how can the company top that in 2019?

BY JOHN GOTTY

Where Does Jordan Brand Go in 2019?