Today, we kick off our newly developed column titled Into the Archives. In this throwback feature, we will highlight one of our classic features that coincide with something/someone relevant in the sneaker community today. The sneaker community’s undivided attention was focused on the re-emergence of the Nike MAG this month, therefore, we decided to revisit one of our Sneaker Geeks installments. In December 2008, we constructed a feature themed around the best movie inspired sneakers ever created. In case you missed it three years ago, check out our “Best Movie Inspired Sneakers” feature, which includes sneakers inspired by Dawn of the Dead, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, Transformers and many more.

Title: Sneaker Geeks – 11 of the Best Movie Inspired Sneakers
Date: December 22, 2008

#11 – Nike Trainer 1 SB “Dawn of the Dead”

The Nike SB Trainer 1 kicks off our top 10 movie-inspired sneakers. We applaud Nike SB for using a great sneaker for the theme and we really like the colorway. Props to SB for making a Halloween/Horror sneaker you can pull off 364 other days of the year.

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“Thanks for the shoes. They really work.” – Vince Carter

The quote featured above is a note Vince Carter supposedly faxed to Nike after the 2000 Olympic games in Sydney, Australia. After involving 7’2″ French center Frederic Weis in the “le dunk de la mort” (the dunk of death), who wouldn’t think it was the shoes? The 6’6″ Vince Carter, wearing the Nike Shox BB4, drove to the basket, took flight, and dunked over on Weis in what may be the most memorable Olympic basketball moment ever. The U.S. team went on to win the gold medal that year; however, the “le dunk de la mort” may be more unforgettable than the actual gold medal to many. If you recall, Nike re-released the Shox BB4, a shoe that incorporated Nike’s Shox technology (16 years in the making at the time), in its original colorway at select spots during the summer of 2009. Do you vividly remember this day in sneaker history?

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Vince Carter dunks on Frederic Weis

Nike Shox BB4

Vince Carter dunks on Frederic Weis

Vince Carter celebrates after dunk on Frederic Weis

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Just want to buy a pair of New Balance ML574 right now? New Balance ML574.

New Balance has really been seeing a whole lot of success with all of their different sneaker models and they should because they have definitely done a great job on them all. What was once just a running shoe company that was only popular in England. They have since started making shoes for all sorts of different genres and they have fans all over the world. At their core though they are still definitely a running shoe company and that is what we like to see best from them. Today we are going to be looking at their latest sneakers, this is the New Balance ML574.

There will be four different shoes that will be coming as a part of this pack and each one will offer up a little something different so that you will definitely be able to find something in here that you will be able to appreciate.

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Just want to buy a pair of Jordan Trunner LX 11 Every Single Day Special Edition right now? Jordan Trunner LX 11 Every Single Day Special Edition.

While of course most people immediately think of basketball when they think about the Air Jordan brand, the fact is that they are capable of producing shoes for a whole lot of different sports too. While definitely not their specialty, Air Jordan is capable of creating shoes for casual wear and for running as well. Probably the leader in the running shoe lineup from Jordan would have to be their Trunner series which has proven itself to be a very effective shoe for the sport. Today we are going to be taking a look at the latest version of the Trunner which will be a special edition as well. This is the new Jordan Trunner LX 11 Every Single Day Special Edition.

This special edition shoe will be predominantly black on the upper and will come in a box with the title printed right on the top as well.

Purchase your own pair of Jordan Trunner LX 11 Every Single Day Special Edition right now!

Just want to buy a pair of Jordan Melo M8 Knicks right now? Jordan Melo M8 Knicks.

Melo has definitely come a long way so far in his career. We can still remember the days when he was receiving his shoes from Jordan with just special colorways applied to already existing Air Jordan models. These days though things are much better for the Melo man and he is already on his 8th signature shoe, which is no small feat in the sneaker world. Carmelo has really come to prove himself as being truly worthy of all of the shoes that he has been given from Jordan Brand over the years and today we are going to be looking at the latest ones, this is the new Jordan Melo M8 Knicks.

These shoes are looking very nice indeed with a predominantly white upper although they will also feature hints of blue as well as orange to help to make these shoes truly represent the New York Knicks.

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Just want to buy a pair of Air Jordan 8.0 – White/Varsity Red right now? Air Jordan 8.0 – White/Varsity Red.

Get your ends on the court with an armored footgear that is designed in a highly sophisticated structure. The Air Jordan 8.0 has been rocking the boldest style ever with its thick padding and aggressive upper.

As an addition to your Air Jordan collection, here is the latest Air Jordan 8.0 in white/varsity red make-up. Aside from the solid base it possesses, the crisscross strap along the midfoot is the most prominent feature of this basketball shoe. This construction is functional for the purpose of providing added support while it is strapped along the ankle. The Flywire panel which sports tonal threading makes the technology a well-mixed element that blends with the tonal upper. What created huge impression is the midsole that features a clear fragment with paint splatters on the inside. This clearly matches with the brave-looking red and white sole pack.

If you are still in the middle of wandering for the best court shoe, this Air Jordan 8.0 release can steal your two thumbs up.

Purchase your own pair of Air Jordan 8.0 – White/Varsity Red right now!