My Favorite Black Fives Retros For Spring, All $100 Or Less

On April 22, 2008, in Basic, Gear, History, by Black Fives

In the headlines of the Sports Business Journal (SBJ) yesterday was this piece about how sluggish the U.S. athletic footwear industry is right now: Nike bucks trend of ‘uninspired’ U.S. market Here’s a quote from the article: “Nike still captures the high ground as far as authenticity and brand integrity,” said Claude Johnson, a former [...]

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All Hail The Philadelphia Tribune Girls! (Happy Birthday Ora Mae Washington)

On January 22, 2008, in Featured, History, Premium, Race, Women, by Black Fives

Ora Mae Washington, a pioneering African American athlete, was born on January 23, 1898; she was perhaps the greatest female athlete of all time, black or white.

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Finally, Black Fives In Womens and Youth Sizes

On January 14, 2008, in Basic, Children, Gear, Women, by Black Fives

People are always asking when we’re gonna get Black Fives products in sizes for women and kids. Don’t get me wrong, these are for men. But women like them too.  Well, here they are in smaller sizes! The Rens Double Upper Hi and the Rens Double Upper Oxford by Converse are available in Mens size [...]

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