The New Black Fives "Cage Burn" Pieced-Leather All Stars

On April 16, 2008, in Basic, Gear, by Black Fives

So you think you want more burn? In the early days of basketball, that meant literally more burn! Games were played in cages. Mostly to protect the players from the spectators. But not from each other. And not from the pot belly stoves on all 4 sides of the court. Or the cigars of opposing [...]

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The New Black Fives Laser-Detailed Leather Converse All Stars

On March 26, 2008, in Basic, Gear, History, by Black Fives

Introducing the Black Fives Converse All Star “Original” Laser-Detailed Leather Hi. Sweet and classic, like wing-tips. Do you wear ‘em or save ‘em? These are some new pre-Chuck Taylors with an upper made of laser-detailed leather. The intricate laser detailing and etching is inspired by the art-deco ballroom style of the 1920s and 1930s and [...]

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Home Cooking With A Vintage Basketball Timekeeper's Clock

On February 5, 2008, in History, Premium, by Black Fives

Basketball is a game of minutes, seconds, and fractions of a second. Timekeeping is a critical part of the game. Hometown timekeepers can help the home team win, or the visiting team lose by doing a little “home cooking” with the clock. This practice takes place everywhere. Even the National Basketball Association instituted a rule [...]

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Some Phone Calls To Celebrate

On January 10, 2008, in History, Premium, by Black Fives

You ever wait forever for that one phone call? When it comes, its worth celebrating. Besides, I like to share my progress as things develop on the Black Fives Brand Map, kinda like with a Polaroid picture … I just keep shakin’ it ’til it becomes more and more clear. So here are a couple [...]

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