As long as Matt Forte is able to maintain his 1:1 kill-to-death ratio and maybe get a little bit above it, he’s ok with his Call of Duty skills. It’s not like he has the time to go pro on the CoD circuit or anything like that, considering he is one of the best all-purpose running backs in the NFL and will be starting for a new team this coming season. But it doesn’t mean he takes his gaming for granted, however. He was invited by Activision and Treyarch after all to try out the new Eclipse Map Pack DLC that drops today for the Playstation 4 and compete with Todd Gurley of the St. Louis Los Angeles Rams.

After Forte and Gurley got their Call of Duty fix before everybody else, we spoke with the Pro Bowl running back about a variety of things, including what life is like now that he’s a member of the Giants Jets (that’s an inside joke), his fascination with CoD and of course, his relationship with Nike, a brand he’s worn since his college days.

The transition from Chicago to New York:

The transition hasn’t been too hard, but it wasn’t not difficult. When you’ve been with a team for almost a decade, you get attached to it and I lived there anyway, I’ve already had my head wrapped around the next part of my career. A lot of people have changed teams and have been successful especially running backs. You look at Marcus Allen who has changed teams before or Marshall Faulk. It wasn’t because of their level of play, it was just because things didn’t work out between the team and they were able to be successful on a different team. I’m looking forward to being in New York and with the Jets and building off what they achieved last year.

His love for Call of Duty:

I’ve been playing Call of Duty since I got into the league eight years ago. One of my teammates was like, “you need to play online.” And it wasn’t something I was familiar with. I’ve been a fan of first-person shooters, but when I got into Call of Duty, I saw that they were a step above everybody else. And being able to try the new map packs was awesome. It was difficult playing against the professionals we had to go up against, but it was having a lot of fun playing this game.

His relationship with the swoosh, from his college days to the pros:

It’s been great. I’ve been endorsed by Nike and being able to wear their cleats in football (is great). Yeah, I’ve tried other cleats from other brands too but the Nike cleats is very much like Call of Duty, they’re above the rest of the (cleat game) and the shoe game as well. I also appreciate that they give us an allotment to get the shoes that you want on the website. So I’m able to get Jordans whenever they release them and other Nike shoes that I couldn’t get when I was younger.

About the elusive Nike site that only athletes and other top level Nike people have access to:

Yeah, you have your login and passcode that you put in and whatever shoes they have on there, sometimes they might have your size, it’s pages and pages of shoes (that aren’t easy to get) on their all right there.

If he wanted to share that login with me:

(laughs) Yeah, I give people shoes all the time and they would ask me what size I wear and if I can help out, I can.

His sneaker style off the field:

I like retros and how they can come back in different colors, but recently I’ve gotten into Air Max of all kinds. They are very comfortable and they go with pretty much anything you wear. I like the florescent ones, highlighter style, they pop, man.

His favorite retros:

The ones you got on (note: I was wearing the PSNY x Air Jordan 12) and the 9s because they take me back to when I was younger and they have a comfort and style that goes well with my feet.

His all-time favorite pair:

The Space Jam Jordans. I can probably get you a size 13 when they come out (note: I wear size 11s so the struggle continues), just wear double or triple socks (laughs).

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Some of the best sneaker customs we’ve ever come across feature a pop culture reference pulled into an iconic sneaker. One sneaker customizer took the hilarious social media phenomenon known as the Michael Jordan crying meme and immortalized it on the Air Jordan 8 by featuring an embroidered MJ crying meme face on the circular emblem on the tongue. There you have it, folks – it finally happened. Check out this Air Jordan 8 “Crying Meme” below and let us know if this is one of the best sneaker customs you’ve in recent memory.

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To say that Jordan Spieth had a rough Masters Sunday would be like saying Greg Norman had a shaky Masters Sunday in 1996. Somewhere Under Armour probably had a full marketing blitz ready to go – which included the recent wide availability of Spieth’s UA Drive One – after seeing him rise above the pack for the first three days in Augusta. After dominating the field for the entire week and looking well on his way to picking up his second consecutive green jacket, Spieth’s coronation as the best undisputed best golfer in the world was rudely interrupted by the harsh realities of the sport.

A par 3 so dangerous that Jack Nicklaus actually devised a strategy to avoid it altogether, Spieth would knock two balls into Rae’s Creek on the 12th hole, finishing with a quadruple bogey 7. Despite the setback and the loss of his seemingly insurmountable lead, Spieth showed the trademark mental toughness that put him in contention to possibly win all four majors (he ended up with two) last year and fought his way back up the leaderboard. While the comeback came up short in the end, Spieth’s grace and class shined through the disappointment and that’s something Under Armour can be proud of.

It’s a testament to Spieth and Under Armour that the boo birds didn’t come out in force like they would in basketball when someone who isn’t a Nike athlete fail. But in golf, everybody understands how hard and cruel the sport can be; it’s not just about the shoes and nobody was pointing the finger at Under Armour. And they shouldn’t, because the UA Drive One is pretty awesome in an old school way.

The Drive One features a soft perforated ArmourVent upper with OutDry technology that keeps you cool yet dry. It feels more like a traditional golf shoe, and if you have gotten used to more fabric-based uppers like the ones found on the Nike TW ’15 or the Nike Flyknit Chukka Golf, it’s a new feeling. Well, it’s a new old feeling is probably the more apt way to describe slipping these on. You won’t be mistaking these for kicks to wear off the course after a round that’s for sure.

Speaking of slipping, you shouldn’t have any problem with that thanks to the carbon fiber heel counter. The blue and grey provide a nice design and pairs up quite well with the UA logo. Unlike other shoes that might have your ankle moving around on the follow-through, the counter keeps it in place so you can focus on your shot. It doesn’t feel overwhelmingly tight that it feels constricting like other shoes with a similar feature have done in the past, so it strikes a good balance.

As if the soft upper wasn’t enough, the Micro G cushioning, which I have raved about in the best with Under Armour trainers, feels great to walk in. The molded, dual-density sock liner “molds” to your foot and as somebody with a wider size than most, it has enough give where you don’t feel like the shoe is choking you. Kind of important when you’re walking for a few hours on a warm summer day.

Sadly, I was going to do a live unboxing of the shoe so everybody can see it from opening to trying them on for the first time on the range, but unfortunately I decided to go on the windiest day of the year in Southern California so far and as I was getting ready to record, the wind took my box for a trip down the putting green and into the lake. It made for a fun snap though…

After trying on the Drive One, I can see why Jordan has kept on wearing them for over a year now. It continues Under Armour’s great run of performance footwear in all sports and as a golf shoe, it straddles the line being a modern golf shoe without having that sneaker look very well.

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With the crying Jordan meme dominating social media, other fans have taken it to another level with these custom Air Jordan 8 Playoffs.

Designed by Sherman Winfield and Andrew Weiss, the sneaker’s essentially maintain its original profile intact, while the focal point is directed at the tongue. The traditional Jumpman patch is replaced with the infamous weeping face, while the hilarious logo is also placed on the insoles.

The sneakers are currently not for sale, but would you be interested in purchasing a pair? Share your comments below!

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Author’s Take

L O L

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This weekend was a big one for high school basketball in New York City, with both Nike’s EYBL tournament and the Jordan Brand Classic taking place in the Big Apple. The main event was Friday night’s Jordan Brand Classic, an invitational exhibition game featuring the brightest stars in high school basketball from around the nation on the big stage at Barclays Center in Brooklyn. The Jordan Brand Classic, which contains future NBA stars every year?former participants include Carmelo Anthony. LeBron James, Chris Paul, and Jabari Parker just to name a few?battled in East vs. West match-ups for both men and women.

The boy’s All-American game concluded with the East besting the West 131-117, with De?Aaron Fox (Katy, TX) scored a game-high 23 points to take home MVP for the East, while Malik Monk (Bentonville, AR) finished with 22 points and 5 rebounds for the West’s MVP honors. For the girls, the West defeated the East, 100 to 94, with double-doubles from two standout MVPs: Team West?s Joyner Holmes (Cedar Hill, TX) and Team East?s Erin Boley (Elizabeth Town, KY). On hand to award MVP trophies for the boys was Carmelo Anthony, while Maya Moore took care of the duties for the lady MVP’s.

This year’s Jordan Brand Classic was complimented with the 166 Flatbush Jordan Brand pop-up boutique across the street from Barclay Center, featuring a number of exclusive and early releases of sneakers and apparel for Nike+ members. See a photo recap of this past weekend’s festivities here, and be sure to note the player exclusive editions of the Air Jordan XXX.

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At first glance, it appeared that Jordan Brand was bringing back the Air Jordan 10 “Steel”, the original colorway that launched back in 1995. Upon closer inspection, we discovered that the white/black colorway was slightly different than the OG in a few ways; there’s no sign of Steel grey, there’s a lack of the checkerboard look on the sockliner, and the upper is a pearl white rather than a true white. This detailed look emphasizes that off-white aesthetic, which pops even more on the black background. The biggest catch to this upcoming release is that it’s exclusively for kids/girls, so the men who’ve been impressed by these will have to watch them pass before their eyes. Need them ahead of the May 7th release? Cop them right now on eBay.

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Following the successful re-release of its French Blue iteration, as well as the extremely limited edition Wings, this iconic colorway of the Air Jordan 12 is set to arrive soon.

Originally seen in 1997, this particular palette garnered its fame during Game 5 of the 1997 NBA Finals against the Utah Jazz, as MJ wore the pair while playing with flu-like symptoms.

With its last retro being in 2009, that previous pair strayed from its original build, while this forthcoming variation is essentially a remastered edition of its 1997 counterpart.

Composed premium tumbled leather, black graces the upper, tongue and inner lining, while bright red is implemented on the forefoot, outsole and rear portion. Additional red accents are evident on the tongue with more branding as well as on the pull tabs.

Retailing for $190, this standout pair at scheduled to drop at select Nike and JB accounts on May 28th.

Bookmark our Air Jordan 12 Flu Game launch page now for further details.

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Author’s Take

One of my favorite silhouettes, especially in this colorway. I?ve been looking forward to this release once again, and I?m glad it?ll be here soon. I hope stock won?t be limited.

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With the Black variant releasing last weekend, the Air Jordan 4 Premium is scheduled to be revealed in Obsidian for its latest iteration.

Straying from pony hair accents that were evident on the aforementioned colorway, this particular iteration essentially flaunts a quilted leather profile in varying iterations. The mixture of designs creates a bold yet subdued upper, while the eye-catching elements are provided by copperish-colored eye stays and custom hang tag.

Finished off with a clean white rubber sole unit that is equipped with a visible air bubble component in the heel for enhanced cushioning, fans can find this pair at select JB and Nike accounts sometime this Fall 2016, although other sources suggest a release in June.

Stay tuned in to our Air Jordan 4 Premium Obsidian launch page for further updates.

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Author’s Take

I like this pair a bit more than the recent release with pony hair due to the model?s overall makeup and colorway. I just like the utilization of various leather detailing and its tonal finish. Like everyone else, I?m just against that price tag.

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Aside from the upcoming Varsity Red colorway, the Air Jordan 11 Low will be offered in a more subdued finish as well, this time consisting of navy.

The defining hue essentially graces the patent leather overlays encompassing across its mudguard, as well as throughout its mesh upper, tongue, eye stays, inner lining and laces. Smooth tonal leather is utilized for the heel tab, while that portion reveals contrasting white accents with branding, consisting of the number “23” and a mini version of the iconic Jumpman logo embroidered.

Other branded details is also seen along the tongue. All resting atop a crisp white midsole unit, with additional white accents on the bottom as well, the model is finished off by a classic gum outsole.

Priced at $150, you can expect to find this model at select JB and Nike accounts sometime during this summer 2016.

Stay tuned in to our official Air Jordan 11 Low Navy/Gum launch page for further information.

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Author’s Take

I really like this pair in varsity red only, but this pair is alright. The color combo is great and it should still garner some attention.

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Following its official reveal, new images of this kids’ exclusive Air Jordan 1 are now provided.

Sporting an understated palette overall, black consists as its majority tone which graces the sneaker’s entire leather upper. To pronounce its profile, accents of dark yellow/gold are implemented on the inner lining, iconic wings logo gracing the ankles and outlining on the collar, as well as on the Swoosh branding.

Other notable details include perforations on the toe box to enhance breathability and additional branding seen on the tongue tab, as well as on the heel via an embroidery of the iconic Jumpman logo.

All resting atop a crisp white midsole unit and classic gum outsole, you can find this pair at select JB and Nike accounts now for $110.

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Author’s Take

I’m always a fan of this silhouette. This colorway is pretty solid and it should’ve received a larger release as well.

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A closer look at the Air Jordan 1 High Nouveau in Pure Platinum is showcased, as the model’s overall palette essentially takes cues from the classic Nike Air Yeezy 2 silhouette.

Flaunting the defining tone across its entire snakeskin-like leather upper, the clean and smooth profile is offset by accents of bright crimson adorning the inner lining. Additionally, copperish accents are evidenced on the tongue tab with the iconic Jumpman logo, in addition to the iconic wings insignia gracing across its ankles.

Finished off with a mesh Swoosh that offers additional ventilation throughout and a clean white rubber sole unit, fans can start purchasing the model at select JB and Nike accounts nationwide now for a retail price tag of $150.

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Author’s Take

I?ve always liked this color scheme. It looks great on other silhouettes and this pair is a good example. I?m only against that textured upper.

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Following the remastered Copper release this month, the next variation of the Air Jordan 17 will be offered in a Bulls colorway.

Rumored to pay tribute to MJ’s 30,000th point, in which he scored on January 4, 2002 as a Wizard while playing against his former team, the sneaker essentially sports a predominantly black hue across its premium leather upper, while dark red graces the croc-skin overlays across its heel, as well as on the eyelets, lace lock and portions of its outsole.

Finished off with white accents on the sole unit, fans can start purchasing a pair on May 29th for a retail price tag of $250.

Read our official Air Jordan 17+ Bulls launch page now for additional information.

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Author’s Take

I’m no that inclined on the silhouette. The theme is pretty cool and this colorway is certainly versatile and popular. Fans of the model should consider purchasing.

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Aside from the NYC and Rio variants of an upcoming city pack, the Chicago Flag variation of the Air Jordan 10 is now highlighted.

Essentially a design that pays tribute to the cities that MJ made a positive impact during his illustrious career, this model flaunts a colorway that is corresponding to the Bulls. White consists as majority tone across the smooth and tumbled leather upper, while bright red graces the sole unit, eye stays, tongue and laces.

To further pronounce its palette, university blue accents are applied along the eyelets and outsole. Finishing details include ‘CHI’ embroidered on the collar to coordinate with its respective theme.

Set to release at select JB and Nike accounts on May 14th, retail price is suggested at $190.

Head over to our official Air Jordan 10 Chicago Flag launch page now for more information.

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Author’s Take

The theme is a cool gesture. I’m a fan of the model, but I’m not really inclined towards the colorway. Minus the blue accents and I’m all for it.

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Michael Jordan’s first appearance on David Letterman was the stuff of legend way before Jordan Brand decided to release a sneaker that referenced the moment. It featured a young MJ that was still far from the polished pitchman that always said the right thing and never offended anybody, even Republicans. I mean, he actually agreed with Letterman and said that his signature Air Jordans were “ugly”. Future MJ would have shrugged that off and had a brilliant – but also vanilla – retort for Letterman that would have had the audience laughing. There’s also no way in hell Prime MJ allows himself to be out there in front of a nationwide audience wearing that jumpsuit that looks like something out of Eddie Murphy’s Delirious closet. And if there was a word to describe that moment in time, it would be another Eddie Murphy classic, Raw. That show had a raw MJ that wasn’t quite there yet, but was well on his way.

Enjoy this early look at the Air Jordan 1 David Letterman (what are the odds Jordan Brand changes the nickname to something like “Late Night” or “On Air” to prevent Worldwide Pants from coming down on them?) in beautiful 4K quality. For more information on this release, be sure to bookmark our Air Jordan 1 David Letterman launch page for all the latest news, images, videos and much more.

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Following the French Blue, Wings and aside from the forthcoming Grey/University Blue version, this gradeschool exclusive variation of the Air Jordan 12 is scheduled to arrive first, as JB continues to celebrate the silhouette this year.

Sporting a simple two-tone color scheme, the defining tone graces the outsole, inner lining, rear section, pull tabs and branding on the tongue, while the model’s entire leather upper is dipped in pristine white.

Additionally, metallic gold eyelets finishes of the design. Priced at $140, fans can start purchasing a pair at select JB and Nike stockists on May 21st.

Favorite our official Air Jordan 12 GS University Blue launch page now for full coverage of its release details.

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Author’s Take

I’ve shared before that I’m a fan of the silhouette. I like the simplicity of this palette, especially since the upper is all-white. A nice pair for the youngsters or ladies.

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