Category: Blast from the Past

Blast from the Past: Air Jordan 6 Retro “Infrared”

Blast from the Past: Air Jordan 6 Retro “Infrared”

| August 23, 2011 | Comments (32)

What were you doing on this day 11 years ago? Most of you are too young to even remember back that far. But for the older sn’eads, August 23, 2000 was one of the greatest days of the year. Most of that year had been full of anticipation for the release of one of the [...]

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Blast from the Past: Converse x Grandmama

Blast from the Past: Converse x Grandmama

| July 21, 2010 | Comments (20)

This edition of Blast from the Past comes in the form of video. Travel back to 1994 with Converse, Larry Johnson, and his alter ego, Grandmama. Back then it was all about Converse React juice. One thing I can honestly say, sneaker companies sure don’t market sneakers like they used to, I guess the internet [...]

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Blast from the Past: Air Jordan 7 Bordeaux

Blast from the Past: Air Jordan 7 Bordeaux

| May 27, 2010 | Comments (69)

Take a puff of Spring 1992 with this installment of Blast from the Past. The Bordeaux Air Jordan 7 sheet from 1992 Champs Sports catalog is the featured piece. I bet you wish it was ’92 again, but according to the word on the web, the Bordeaux 7′s will return Spring 2011. We’ll keep you [...]

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Blast from the Past: Eastbay Spring 1994

Blast from the Past: Eastbay Spring 1994

| April 29, 2010 | Comments (27)

Does anyone need a dose of “Feel Young Again”? Well, you’re in the right place. Blast from the Past is back with Eastbay’s Spring 1994 catalog. As you can see, the Patrick Ewing signature line is seen above, so you know you’re in for a treat with today’s Blast from the Past. True story, in [...]

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Blast from the Past: Eastbay Christmas ’97

Blast from the Past: Eastbay Christmas ’97

| April 9, 2010 | Comments (28)

Uh oh! Blast from the Past is back, and after viewing these throwback pages from Eastbay’s Christmas 1997 catalog, I think it’s safe to say this is the best segment so far. Seriously, this edition of Blast from the Past is filled with HEAT! Seeing is believing, and you will definitely see where I’m coming [...]

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Blast from the Past: Spike Fall 1997

Blast from the Past: Spike Fall 1997

| March 31, 2010 | Comments (37)

Everyone remembers Eastbay, but do you remember the Spike catalog by Finish Line? Yes, before sneaker websites, forums, and blogs, this is where sneaker fiends got their news for upcoming sneakers. Here’s my Spike issue from Fall 1997 that was collecting dust, and after last week’s Blast from the Past Eastbay edition, I figured TSG [...]

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Blast from the Past: Eastbay Holiday 1994

Blast from the Past: Eastbay Holiday 1994

| March 24, 2010 | Comments (69)

The reaction to the Blast from the Past: 2000 Eastbay Magazine post yesterday made us all feel young again, so today we’re taking you waaaay back to 1994. Where were you in 1994? Well, these Holiday 1994 Eastbay pages may help you remember. Seen on these pages are the Air Max CB ’94, Air Jordan [...]

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Blast from the Past: 2000 Eastbay Magazine

Blast from the Past: 2000 Eastbay Magazine

| March 23, 2010 | Comments (77)

Where were you in 2000? Well, I was in the 11th grade, and I remember like it was yesterday when the Laney Air Jordan V dropped. After the 2000 summer break, the Infrared Air Jordan VI dropped (I think August), and the young Cartier glasses kid was now a senior. I can recall going to [...]

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