Part 1: Sneakers and the Art of Storytelling | My Personal Journey

<p>As my basketball career moved into the 1998 season, I had to rock the Allen Iverson signature shoe &lsquo;Reebok The Answer DMX&rsquo; in black, white, and gold that Iverson sported during the 1997&ndash;98 NBA season. While many boys at school were enamored with AI, I proudly owned his signature shoes, solidifying my status as the real deal. Having the freshest kicks on the blacktop not only boosted my confidence in hanging with the boys on the court but also in surpassing them, which, indeed, I did.</p> <p>Fast forward to &rsquo;99, and the Reebok Question Low entered the scene, syncing perfectly with my shift to club ball. The Eastbay Catalog, my newfound bible, opened up a world beyond the predictable offerings of Footlocker, introducing me to sneaker treasures that spanned Saucony retros, Nike Air Max, Nike Shox, and the timeless Jordan&rsquo;s.</p> <p><a href="https://medium.com/@Amandabosh/part-1-sneakers-and-the-art-of-storytelling-my-personal-journey-ebeb9ffb5670"><strong>Click Here</strong></a></p>