It was Thursday afternoon (Manila time) when I found out that Complex Magazine was gonna release a list of "The 25 Most Influential #NT Members." I said that should be easy and wrote down my own list of 25. Before I knew it, I already had close to 50 names on my list. I could have kept going but I didn't because there was no way I could have come up with a "correct list" knowing how Niketalk has tens of thousands of members since its inception in December 1999.

Coming any day now. Brand new Gourmet Footwear colorways just in time for your next "dressing better" purchase. Y'all know you wanna look good these last "BER" months.

Whenever I see the adidas Originals logo on an event flyer I get all excited knowing that it'll be one of those memorable nights to look forward to. Today is no different as the Heavy Boogie crew is proud to announce what's in store for the month of November. Yup, from the same folks who brought you THIS and THIS now bring you DJ Tony Touch, DJ Apollo and Vinroc all on the same night. Get LACED UP!

Earlier this year Puma announced its new partnerships with BMW Motorsport and Mercedes GP Petronas for its Puma Motorsport line. Now the wait is over for car enthusiasts as the AW2012 collection drops in Puma stores near you.

What fuels Derrick Rose? Watch the 5th episode of The Return of D Rose for more on his road to recovery.

Show Derrick Rose your support by checking out the adidas Basketball Facebook Page, adidasbasketball.com/thereturn and on twitter with #TheReturn @adidasHoops. 

On a side  note, the aluminum/black D Rose 3s are ill!!!

Twice a year sneaker aficionados set their egos aside and get together to showcase their wares (and wears) at the only sneaker collector convention in the country founded by Antonio Aguirre, Jr. What started out as a small group has grown into a bona fide avenue for almost everyone in the scene to exhibit and share what they have while having fun. (which to me is the most important thing)

I know I raise a lot of eyebrows whenever I feature Sole Slam on my site but you know what? The joke is on all the haters who thought they could divide the sneaker community by using this event for their own benefit and making it seem like they are better than the next collector. I deal with one person and one person only and so far we both agree that there's only one direction that we should all take.

FORWARD!

Inspired by San Francisco's AT&T Park Gilroy Garlic Fries (originally from the garlic town of Gilroy), a new burger and fries joint opens in San Juan City. The name is funny but the food is on point. Check it out starting Thursday, October 25!

adidas Philippines drops the latest D Rose 3 in a sick, sick colorway inspired by the black and neon uniform of the Chicago Fire Department. Definitely another interesting pair to add to your collection.

"The upper is made of rubberized, heavy duty synthetic materials to resemble the strong, protective feel and function of a firefighter’s turnout coat. The three stripes on the back and outsole of the shoe are grey to represent the color of knee and elbow pads on turnout coats and coveralls. The stripes on the back are also reflective material similar to turnout gear, while the black SPRINTFRAME has a smooth, clean finish to signify rubber fire boots.

The inside of the left tongue features the universal cross symbol of firefighters with the D Rose logo in the middle, and the right shoe features a lasered signature of Derrick Rose."

Limited pairs are now available at adidas stores (Rockwell, SM Mall of Asia, SM Megamall, Greenbelt 3, Trinoma, Robinsons Pampanga), Titan and Hoopsville.