Russ Bengtson
"I Just Want to Win Games and Win Games Here." Kevin Love on Life as a Cleveland Cavalier
Kevin Love opens up about life in Cleveland and where he may end up playing at the end of his career.
Russ Bengtson
A Brief History of New York’s Defunct Sneaker Stores
Before the proliferation of shops and the explosion of e-commerce, these spots put fire on your feet and helped create and advance sneaker culture.
Russ Bengtson
The Russ Report: Why You Need To Take A Break From Buying Sneakers
Sneaker releases happen on a weekly basis now, but sometimes you just need to step away from it all.
Russ Bengtson
Interview: Mitchell & Ness Talks to Us About Throwback Unis, Creative Strategy, and the Toronto Raptors
Mitchell & Ness tells us how they decide what jerseys to retro.
Russ Bengtson
Mitchell & Ness is Bringing Back Michael Jordan's No. 45 Bulls Jersey For the First Time
Thanks to Mitchell & Ness, Michael Jordan's 45 jersey returns 20 years to the day that he did.
Russ Bengtson
The Russ Report: Why Some Sneakers Deserve to Stay in the Archives Forever
Brands are continually reissuing nearly every sneaker from its back catalogs, and it's time for the endless cycle of retros to stop.
Russ Bengtson
The Russ Report: Russell Westbrook and The Kanye Effect on Signature Shoes
Russell Westbrook's latest signature shoe is a lifestyle sneaker and it begs the question, should lifestyle be the main focus now?
Russ Bengtson
The Russ Report: Why the Nike Cortez Deserves a Place in Everyone's Sneaker Collection
The Nike Cortez makes a triumphant return this weekend and here's why the classic sneaker deserves some love.
Russ Bengtson
The Only Person In Charge Of Derrick Rose's Future Is Derrick Rose
Whatever Derrick Rose wants to do next is completely up to him.
Russ Bengtson
The Russ Report: Retros of Retros? Exposing Sneaker Culture's Generation Gap
Jordan Brand's renewed focus on retros means that they now pander to a younger demographic. We explain.
Russ Bengtson
The Russ Report: The Yeezy Boost Is the Kanye Sneaker Everyone Should've Already Expected
People shouldn't be surprised by the differences between Kanye's adidas Yeezy sneaker and his previous shoes.
Russ Bengtson
Introducing The Russ Report: The Sneaker Column You Never Knew You Needed
'The Russ Report' is a new weekly column written by Complex's own sneaker O.G., Russ Bengtson.
Russ Bengtson
Here's What Probably Happened When Kim Jong-un Visited a North Korean Sneaker Factory
Supreme leader Kim Jong-un recently visited a North Korean sneaker factory. This is what could've gone down.
Matt Welty
15 Things You Can Do Now That Nike Store Changed Its Saturday Release Time
Yesterday, Nike Store announced that it was moving its release time from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. EST. Here's everything you can now do in the morning.
Matt Welty
People Will Continue to Buy Sneaker Packs Even If They Don't Like Them
Why do people buy sneaker packs if they don't like both shoes? We explore.
Russ Bengtson
Retroing Collabs: The New Normal?
Sneaker collaborations used to be special, one-time affairs. But is retroing them the new normal now?
Russ Bengtson
What's the Point of Sneaker Collaborations Anymore?
There are so many sneaker collaborations releasing constantly, but is there a point in doing them anymore?
Russ Bengtson
Maybe the Tubular Runner is the adidas We Were Waiting For All Along
By all accounts, the adidas Tubular is the most refreshing runner released in recent times and here's why.
Russ Bengtson
OK, Now New York is the Best Sneaker City in the World
New York City is now the best city in the world for sneakers, and here's why.
Russ Bengtson
You're in Charge, Sneaker Companies. Act Like It.
Are sneaker companies hindering a signature shoe's potential by releasing too many colorways?
Russ Bengtson
