Russ Bengtson
The Russ Report: Purposely Destroying Expensive Sneakers Makes You a Terrible Person
The sport of intentionally ruining expensive sneakers has got to stop.
Russ Bengtson
The Russ Report: New Sneakers Are More Important Than Collaborations — Finally
Sneakerheads used to clamor for exclusive sneaker collaborations but that's no longer the case.
Russ Bengtson
Complex Sports' 2015 Stone Cold NBA Draft Locks
Tonight's NBA Draft has basketball fans guessing. Good thing the Complex Sports staff knows the truth.
Maurice Peebles
Karl-Anthony Towns Decides Between Minnesota and L.A.
Karl-Anthony Towns is probably going to end up in Minnesota or L.A. So we asked him questions to find out which place fits him best.
Russ Bengtson
Super Eight: Kevin Durant Reinvents His Signature Sneaker by Switching Up Every Aspect Possible
With help from Nike designer Leo Chang, KD never gives you the same look twice.
Russ Bengtson
The Russ Report: The Nike Air Presto Was so Far Ahead of Its Time We're Just Catching Up
The Nike Air Presto returns this weekend in O.G. form and we explore how it influenced a new generation of running sneakers.
Russ Bengtson
The Russ Report: Remembering What It Was Like When the NBA Finals Made the Sneaker
The NBA Finals used to define what made a signature sneaker. Now it's the other way around.
Russ Bengtson
The Russ Report: Sneaker Brands Should Realize It's the Small Details That Matter
The original details of a sneaker, as small as they may be, is what truly matters to sneakerheads.
Russ Bengtson
The Russ Report: Why It's Pointless to Pack a Ton of Sneakers While Traveling
Sneakerheads tend to pack way too many sneakers while traveling and that's the worst thing you can do.
Russ Bengtson
Still The One: Why the Remastered “Chicago” Jordan 1 Is a Must-Have
The “Chicago” Jordan 1 is the latest retro Jumpman shoe to get remastered from the inside out. Designer Peter Moore and others explain why it’s iconic.
Russ Bengtson
The Russ Report: Whose Sneaker Nostalgia Is It Anyway?
Nostalgia plays an important role in sneaker marketing, but does it mean anything if you've never experienced it yourself?
Russ Bengtson
The Russ Report: Why Retro Sneakers Aren't Actually "Real"
With so many reissued sneakers, what's actually considered a "real"?
Russ Bengtson
The Russ Report: Why Tinker Hatfield's Retirement Will Be as Significant as Jordan's
Tinker Hatfield's contributions to the sneaker world was revolutionary, but what will happen once he's gone?
Russ Bengtson
The Russ Report: How to Overcome Sneaker Fatigue
With endless releases of the same themes and colorways, sneakerheads are quickly getting underwhelmed.
Russ Bengtson
The Russ Report: Sneaker Reseller Culture Is About to Have Its Bubble Burst
Sneaker resell culture has reached critical mass, and here's why.
Russ Bengtson
The Russ Report: How Social Media Changed Sneaker Culture for the Better
Did social media really kill the sneaker game? Nope, not quite.
Russ Bengtson
The Russ Report: Cool Stories, Sneaker Brands
Sneakers used to have genuine histories behind them but brands have highjacked storytelling to new heights just to sell shoes.
Russ Bengtson
Interview: Steph Curry and the Art of the NBA Vine
Steph Curry breaks down his best NBA Vines.
Russ Bengtson
The Russ Report: Donating Your Grails Isn't As Crazy An Idea As You Think
It's hard to let go of certain prized sneakers, but when you do, take them to the thrift store. You won't regret it.
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
