The 20 Funniest Old School Athlete Commercials
Posted on May 11, 2012 in Nike shoes
Acting and athletics rarely go hand in hand. But that hasn't stopped many superstars from fashioning several fake smiles and singing figaro, figaro, figaro. Or perhaps spitting some lyrics about Nike shoes. Either way they were fearless on camera, seemingly following one motto... Show me the money! Old school athlete commercials often had a sitcom-esque flavor to them that reeked of class and ...
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Super Bowl ads 2012: The game’s best commercials
Posted on March 11, 2012 in Sketchers shoes
Follow along with live analysis of the ads Watch and rate all Super Bowl ads Super Bowl’s most sexist ads 10 commercials that deserve a second look Read full article >>
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Students Critique Super Bowl Commercials
Posted on March 03, 2012 in Basketball shoes
Super Bowl Commercials: Skechers Ad Doesn't Deserve Criticism for Dog Racing
Posted on February 29, 2012 in Rack room shoes
Skechers debuted its new Super Bowl ad on television (it was available online for days leading up to the event) for the first time last night, and it caused quite a stir. The 30-second spot entitled “Mr. Quiggly” shows the title character, a French bulldog, wearing Skechers’ new GOrun sneakers and lining up in the starting gate of a greyhound race. Mr. Quiggly ends up winning the whole thing in ...
Ranking the 20 Best Nike Commercials of All Time
Posted on February 13, 2012 in Leather shoes
Nike does a lot of things well. Making commercials is one of them. From USA basketball to World Cup soccer, famous athlete to ordinary Joe, Nike covers every sport and every type of athlete. Their commercials motivate us, make us laugh and compel us to want and purchase their products. The athletic manufacturer continues to produce inspiring and entertaining television spots year after year. We ...
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Sports and Culture: What 10 Commercials Say About Us
Posted on October 25, 2011 in Ladies shoes
The average ballgame contains at least 40 minutes of ads, not counting the pre- and post-game shows. Many of these ads have achieved cultural significance, to the point where people at the water cooler talk more about the commercials than the game itself. So here's a look at how ads for 10 different types of products reflect the audience watching it, and the American consumer culture in ...
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Be Fit or Be Fractured – Are Skechers’ Shape Ups Safe?
Posted on October 05, 2011 in Adidas golf shoes
We’ve all seen the commercials, a familiar celebrity confidently walking in sneakers that promise to improve the muscle tone in our legs and burn calories. Some of us have purchased these sneakers in the hopes of substituting every day errands for extra time at the gym. Unfortunately, some people who purchased Sketchers Shape-Ups, and similar shoes made by other companies, have discovered that ...
LSU's Miles gives acting a shot, spoofs shoe commercials
Posted on July 19, 2011 in Nike soccer shoes
Les Miles has caught his fair share of flak for some decisions he has made in regard to play calls. But the best decision he possibly has ever made is making this Blair Witch Style mock-mercial for Nike and its line of Converse shoes.
Toning Shoes Could Be A Pain For Your Feet
Posted on July 14, 2011 in Red wing shoes
You've likely seen the commercials or tried them out. Toning shoes promise a lift to problem places, like legs, hips and even your butt. But doctors are warning that those popular shoes could be doing more harm than good.
Toning Shoes: Too Good To Be True?
Posted on June 17, 2011 in Basketball shoes
Toning : commercials promise that they'll get you in shape fast, just by walking in them. But is the claim true?
The skinny on dieting: Eat right, smart
Posted on June 15, 2011 in Ecco golf shoes
[...] Molly Morgan, a registered dietitian and certified dietitian nutritionist, is going to share some of them. Getting enough sleep needs to be part of the equation when managing weight because it allows for appetite hormones to balance out and can make it easier to stick to your eating plans. Walk the dog, do lunges while on the phone, or grab some hand weights during commercials. Other ...
Consumer Reports tests toning shoes
Posted on June 09, 2011 in Born shoes
We’ve all seen the commercials for pricey toning shoes that promise you’ll get in shape fast just by walking in them. Consumer Reports Health looks behind the claims.
The Sell-Out of ESPN
Posted on June 06, 2011 in Dance shoes
Watching those stupid new Kenny Mayne/Erin Andrews Diet Mountain Dew commercials rubbed me the wrong way. I didn't know why, but they bugged me. So when I tried to find it on YouTube this morning to watch it again, I found like, a jillion Kenny Mayne commercials. For not only Mountain Dew (which I haven't had since I was eight), but for Progressive insurance, Gillette Fusion ProGlide razor, and ...
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Consumer Reports has the way to sidestep toning-shoe injuries
Posted on June 04, 2011 in Dansko shoes
DENVER - You've probably seen the commercials for pricey toning shoes. The ads promise you'll get in shape just by walking around in them. Toning shoes is a fast-growing segment of the athletic- market. Sales totaled more than a billion dollars last year, about three times the year before.
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Posted on May 19, 2011 in Lebron james shoes
Called, ""The LeBrons,"" the show consign produce based on his Nike commercials that featured him playing different versions of.
The Sellout of ESPN: The Worldwide Leader in Sports and Bias
Posted on May 10, 2011 in Dance shoes
Watching those stupid new Kenny Mayne/Erin Andrews Diet Mountain Dew commercials rubbed me the wrong way. I didn't know why, but they bugged me. When I tried to find it on YouTube this morning to watch it again, I found, like, a jillion Kenny Mayne commercials—not only for Mountain Dew (which I haven't had since I was eight), but for Progressive insurance, Gillette Fusion ProGlide razors and the ...
Ketchikan streetballer making it in Hollywood
Posted on May 04, 2011 in Michael jordan shoes
Basketball has always taken Jesse LeBeau places, whether it was from Pennock Island to Ketchikan a few years ago when he was a high school star or from a small Christian school in San Diego to the bright lights of Hollywood a year ago when he decided to see if he could make it in the world of organized streetball and television commercials.
The Original Waffle Maker That Started Nike [Shoes]
Posted on April 21, 2011 in Zappos shoes
# shoes Nike! I love their shoes, dig their commercials and can't imagine a world where they're not the best athletic gear company around. But it wasn't always like this. They were once the underdog, searching to push the envelope and hoping to find a way to innovate shoes. Nike found their inspiration in the unlikeliest of places: a waffle maker. More »
Michael Jordan: It Really Must Be the Shoes
Posted on April 08, 2011 in Nike shoes
Michael Jordan began his advertising fame by appearing in commercials with Spike Lee, who always proclaimed, "Its gotta be the shoes." Evidently, Jordan still feels strongly about the shoes, as long as everyone at the University of North Carolina wears brand Jordan. When the Tar Heels freshman phenom Harrison Barnes was spotted wearing a pair of Kobe Bryant sneakers prior to the No. 2 seed's ...