#soleshift

[byduanewatson]

This was a headshot for Sole Shift (a digital magazine I co-published a few years ago), that never got used. I’m not really a big fan of taking portraits, but I guess when you put a basketball in my hands I get that feeling of comfort & contentment. Thanks 📸 @jalanimorgan #tbt #ballislife #soleshift #blackandwhite https://www.instagram.com/p/B5ITJBUFkCJ/?igshid=1p0xzt6xos6iw

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Got my first chance to try out Steph Curry’s latest. There‘s definitely a break in period, as the shoe starts a little stiff and it’s not the easiest to get into, but those are the only negatives I can give to the Curry 7. Traction, lock down and support are all quite good, I can’t say spectacular, but every model in the Under Armour line gets better with each one. #ballislife #soleshift #UACurry7 #kicksonfire https://www.instagram.com/p/B4N2wCClWak/?igshid=cvvd0yzi0gaq

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Couldn’t wait til 2021 for the Raptors colour way, so about to test out Giannis’ Zoom Freak 1. I’ll spare the Coming To America references, that may go over your head. #nikebasketball #ballislife #soleshift #justdoit https://www.instagram.com/p/Bz_8FJAFXEJ/?igshid=strmqh9fpkp7

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Got my first run in the All Star Pro BB yesterday. Based on the fact it’s an evolution of the Chuck Taylor, I was curious how it would perform. I’m high on this one, it met all my priorities: cushioning, (full length React foam), traction, lockdown & it’s probably one of the lightest shoes out there. #kicksonfire #weartesters #kicksoncourt #ballislife #soleshift #sneakers #conversehoops https://www.instagram.com/p/BxpkiVdgFVz/?igshid=d14o7rejc2lb

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My guy @craigcaucasian came through with the late, great birthday gift! Three years ago, he @ten20 @canballreport & I published a quarterly digital magazine called Sole Shift. Our goal was to change the perception of shoes and their relationship with sport & athletic performance. With sneaker reviews and snapshots of the culture of the game, we crafted three issues and made our mark. Craig got a physical copy of our Olympic issue printed for me and its crazy to flip through tangible pages of our digital dreams. A big shout out to all our contributors & creatives for helping make this happen. #soleshift #TBT #ballislife #kicksonfire #magazine https://www.instagram.com/p/BxiTN6xApee/?igshid=16swmzcfvp6te

[byduanewatson]

So this is the new Converse All Star Pro BB. If it looks familiar, it should; it’s the heritage and legacy of the All-Star, Pro Leather & Weapon combined with all the tech and innovation Nike basketball has to offer. For my ballers: They didn’t have my size, so I had to go up one, so I can’t speak on fit & lockdown, but it was still hella comfy and traction was tight. They drop in May. #conversehoops #ballislife #soleshift #kicksonfire https://www.instagram.com/p/BwZwB01ANp0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=13hasx4owe3kj

[byduanewatson]

I’ve been balling in the Curry signature line since the Curry 1... this is their best yet. Sure they’ve made some missteps along the way, but they’ve taken their time to get it right. From a performance standpoint (full length HOVR) or aesthetics 👀 the Curry 6 is something to keep top of mind. #ruinthegame #ballislife #curry6 #kicksoncourt #soleshift #hoops https://www.instagram.com/p/Bri7M3-gHYK/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=4lifpcue7kr3

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Contrary to popular belief, my Crown League Friday's don't start in the evening, but at 3:00 pm. Each week I'm put through a training session with Cedric from Galaxy Training in the new KD10, inspired by the work Kevin Durant did in his off-season before he became an NBA champion. Week 2 focused on footwork, and the KD10's full Flyknit upper and full length Nike Zoom Air, kept me light on my feet ...just ask the other guys! #crownleague #ballislife #basketball #training #kicksonfire #soleshift #kickstagram #kevindurant #warriors #kd #hoopclubto