The Ventilator Goes Nautical
Back in the day in the 1990’s Reebok released one of their most timeless running designs: the Ventilator. Incorporating Hexalite technology into the shoe to provide greater comfort and better shock absorption it was the perfect shoe for the faster, lighter runner. The durable lugged outsole was designed to give sure-footed traction for both on and off-road running. The visible archbridge in the middle of the shoe was perfectly placed to offer optimum motion control. And the name Ventilator? That came from the ventilated side panels that allowed cooling and breathability. The shoe was ahead of its time. Twenty-five years later the shoe is a classic. Still as light as it ever was but now worn for street fashion instead of road running.
This Reebok Classic x Shoe Gallery Ventilator collaboration pays homage to the thousands of Cubans who made the journey to the United States via the Mariel boat lift in the 1980’s. The shoe is a tribute to the American dream—which, for many of these immigrants was epitomized by the tantalizing prospect of purchasing their very own Riva Yacht. The blue sock lining and footbed pays homage to a yacht’s interior, while the translucent outsole and cleverly placed anchor on the sole give this shoe a firmly nautical feel.
The Reebok Classic x Shoe Gallery Ventilator is available now for $124.99 exclusively from Shoe Gallery
Sep 4th
Fantasy Food For Real Football Parties
We are a week away from the NFL regular season. College football is starting up this weekend. It is time to start planning your meals and cocktails. What are you going to want to eat and drink while we celebrate that is football is back? If you are looking for some new ideas check out the recipes below. You can try your hand at Crown Wings, Adam Perry Lang’s George Dickel No. 12 Barbecue Sauce, The Team Captain, Chili Manhattan or Crown Royal Sour.
Crown Wings
Ingredients:
.3 cup Crown Royal Canadian Whisky
.3 cup Honey, SueBee
.25 cup Soy sauce, Kikkoman
2 Tablespoons Thai chili sauce
1 packet (0.75-ounce) stir-fry seasoning, Sun Bird
2 teaspoons crushed garlic, Gourmet Garden
4 pounds chicken wing drumettes
3 scallions (green onions), finely chopped (optional)
.25 cup chopped peanuts, Planters (optional)
Directions: In a large bowl, combine whisky, honey, soy sauce, chili sauce, stir-fry seasoning, and garlic. Add drumettes, tossing to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate in refrigerator for at least 3 hours, preferably overnight.
Set up grill for direct cooking over medium-high heat. Oil grate when ready to start cooking. Let drumettes stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Place on hot, oiled grill. Cook for 12 to 18 minutes or until cooked through, turning occasionally. Transfer chicken to a platter. Sprinkle with chopped scallions and peanuts (optional).
Adam Perry Lang’s George Dickel No. 12 Barbecue Sauce
Ingredients:
1 cup of Honey
1 cup of White Vinegar
1 cup of George Dickel Tennessee Whisky No. 12
3 cups of Your Favorite Barbecue Sauce
Directions:
In a low pan, add honey, white vinegar and George Dickel Tennessee Whisky No. 12 over medium heat. Cook mixture until you hear a frying sound and alcohol is cooked off. Add barbecue sauce and stir to combine. Place back on fire and let simmer for at least 10 minutes.
The Team Captain
Ingredients:
1.5 oz. CAPTAIN MORGAN Original Spiced Rum
1.5 oz. Orange Juice
0.5 oz. Sour Mix
3 oz. Lemon Lime Soda
Lime Garnish
Directions: Combine ingredients in a tall glass filled with ice, garnish and stir.
Chili Manhattan
Recipe courtesy of Butch Friedman and Kleila Dula at Passion8
Ingredients:
1 oz. Crown Royal Northern Harvest Rye
. 5 oz. Sweet Vermouth
2 Dashes Black Walnut Bitters
.5 oz. Chili Cinnamon Syrup
Crown Royal Sour
Ingredients:
1.5 oz Crown Royal Deluxe
.5 oz Lemon juice
.75 oz. Simple syrup
Garnish with lemon wedge
Sep 2nd
Reebok’s Furylite Goes Geometric
Reebok has created another “gem” with their latest colorway of the Furylite. You can show your pride for the Reebok tribe with this classic sneaker which now encompasses a geometric tribal-inspired energy. The modernized Furylite Geometric Print profile means effortless wearability along with a lightweight feel and cool look. Complemented with fresh graphics and a trendy tribal print, this instant Classic has just become the newest staple piece in your closet. Step forward in Furylite Geometric, available at Jimmy Jazz, Shoe Palace, Sneaker Villa, Urban Outfitters, Finish Line and Reebok.com for $74.99
Sep 2nd
Ben Schwartz Teams Up With DeMarco Murray For Fantasy Football
It is that time of the year where you feel like your fantasy football team will be taking you all the way to the championship game. There is nothing like a little friendly fantasy football competition between friends. We get to witness some “healthy” competition between DeMarco Murray and Ben Schwartz as the head off in a series of challenges. Murray even stuck around to enjoy a quesadilla eating contest, in another hilarious round of games for Courtyard Camera, Courtyard’s premier webisode series.
Courtyard Camera is an original eight episode digital series is back with a twist. Hosted by actor/comedian Ben Schwartz, go beyond game day and see our exclusive behind-the-scenes interviews with some of the biggest names in the NFL. From pop-up game shows to hilarious and unexpected interviews, NFL stars delight hotel guests with fun and exciting surprises. Courtyard Camera is produced by Courtyard by Marriott in partnership with the NFL.
Sep 2nd
What If Heisman Trophy Winners Started Getting Real?
This is the true story of seven strangers…..no make that 14 Heisman Trophy winners picked to live in a house, work together and have their lives taped, to find out what happens when people stop being polite… and start getting real. For those remember the early years of MTV’s Real World that was intro from their show.
Now Nissan is doing something similar. They put 14 Heisman Trophy legends under the same roof. The start of the 2015 season means it’s time for us to once again check in on roommates of the Nissan Heisman House!
The Heisman House campaign, which supports Nissan’s long-standing partnership with the Heisman Trophy Trust, is now entering its fifth season. This year’s spots introduce a few newcomers including Steve Spurrier, Jim Plunkett and 2014 Heisman Trophy Winner Marcus Mariota. Other Heisman winners appearing in the campaign include returning members Robert Griffin III, Johnny Manziel, Sam Bradford, Tony Dorsett, Eddie George, George Rogers, Troy Smith, Roger Staubach, Vinny Testaverde, Herschel Walker and Charles Woodson.
Here are two spots from the upcoming season. Enjoy!
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Sep 2nd
French Montana Surprises Fans In Harlem
What is better than buying sneakers at your favorite store? How about having someone famous shop there too? That is what French Montana did at a Jimmy Jazz store in Harlem. He teamed up with Reebok Classic for an exclusive meet and greet with fans at Jimmy Jazz in Harlem, New York.
French was rocking the recently released Ventilator ST from Reebok Classic in all black, signed autographs and posed for pictures with fans at the hottest sneaker spot on 125th street.
The Ventilator ST is available now for $79.99 from reebok.com, Jimmy Jazz, Finish Line, Sneaker Villa, Shoe Palace and Urban Outfitters.
Sep 2nd
Reebok Is Bringing Back The Crossfit Complete
Looking to step up your workout routine? Are you thinking of trying Crossfit? Well Reebok has made what to wear an easier decision for you. Reebok announced the return of its wildly popular, limited edition CrossFit shoe: the Reebok CrossFit Compete 6:14.
The Reebok CrossFit Compete 6:14 was designed in tandem with the most successful Reebok CrossFit Games athlete in history, Rich Froning. Featuring all of Reebok’s top technology—a Dupont Kevlar cage for durability, RopePro for control in climbs, a Nanoshell mid-sole heel wrap for stability and so much more—the Reebok CrossFit Compete 6:14 is a shoe designed for the hardest training athletes in the world.
The Reebok CrossFit Compete 6:14 is available now on reebok.com for $195.
Sep 1st
Become Mad Max In Brand New Video Game
Mad Max is an open world style video game that follows the film that recently came out. It is set in a post-apocalyptic setting where cars are the key to survival. You become Mad Max, a lone warrior who must fight to stay alive in The Wasteland, using vicious on-ground and vehicular combat against savage gangs of bandits. Following the theft of his iconic Interceptor, Max must align himself with a gifted, but peculiar, mechanic named Chumbucket and others to build the ultimate war vehicle as he works to escape from the dangerous Wasteland.
In the game you look for trash since every scrap that’s scavenged is important and can be utilized to upgrade and enhance equipment, weapons and vehicles. Gamers raid enemy encampments to gain access to valuable resources. You will fight with deadly factions and gangs through scores of dangerous side-missions and quests in the dynamic open-world full of exploration.
For those who love driving games there are modes where you have inter-vehicular combat, taking down enemy vehicles with a range of powerful weapons. Car combat is entirely physics-based, so no two battles are ever the same.
You can even build the “Ultimate War Machine” as you design, customize and upgrade your ultimate combat vehicle – the Magnum Opus – choosing from different car bodies and a slew of upgrades including mounted weapons, armor and engines to survive another day.
The game comes out tomorrow.
Aug 31st
You Can Finally Get Your Fantasy Football Commissioner Of The Year Ring
You already knew that you were the best fantasy football commissioner. Now you get to tell the world. How do you ask? Pizza Hut and ESPN got you covered. Pizza Hut has signed on as an Official Sponsor of ESPN Fantasy Football, and is celebrating fantasy football commissioners with this ring.
Each week this season, Pizza Hut will recognize one deserving ESPN Fantasy Football League commissioner with the Pizza Hut Commissioner of the Week Award, which includes a variety of Pizza Hut and ESPN prizes.
Then, at the end of the season, Pizza Hut will name its Commissioner of the Year, who will receive a custom Jostens-designed ruby and diamond-encrusted commemorative ring valued at an estimated $10,000. The winner will also receive a year’s worth of pizza, an epic trip to ESPN HQ and more.
To sign up for the ESPN Fantasy Football League, visit www.espn.go.com/fantasyfootball.
Aug 27th
There Is Plenty Of Summer Still Left To Rock These Reebok Classics
The Question Low signature silhouette was originally launched in 1996 as a nod to the renowned Philadelphia 76ers guard, Allen Iverson, and comes in a sharp black/white colorway that will make a statement with any outfit.
The Question Low incorporates unique features like a premium nubuck toe cap, leather upper and an ice outsole and bottom. Whether you idolized Allen Iverson or wore this style as a kid, we can all agree that the Question Low’s are the perfect kicks to round out the summer.
The Reebok Classic Question Low black/white is now available exclusively at Finish Line for $110, and keep an eye out for the last colorway to be released later this summer.
Aug 27th
