NikeTalk
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NikeTalk is an Internet forum for the discussion of sneakers. The community is on the Yuku network.
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[edit] History
NikeTalk was created December 10, 1999 when Nelson Cruz aka "CameronNelson" became dissatisfied with the lack of moderation on "NikePark", a similar webforum.[citation needed]
As of November 15, 2007, NikeTalk has 54,485 members, over 13.7 million posts and over 892,000 views.
Common discussion topics include news about upcoming sneakers, release dates, and pictures of shoes from companies such as Nike, Inc., Adidas, And1, Vans and Reebok. Other forums include General, Music, Sports and Regional. There is also a Buy/Sell forum where members can purchase and sell shoes, shirts, and other items.
On November 10, 2007, NikeTalk officially moved from ezBoard to Yuku.
[edit] Media Recognition
NikeTalk has been mentioned, in Newsweek[1], TIME Magazine[2], the LA Times[3], Adbusters[4], the Associated Press, the Wall Street Journal[5][6], Details magazine[7], and the Philippine Daily Inquirer[8]. Also named as "Best Sneaker website" by Playboy magazine.
Niketalk is also viewed by notable celebrities like Chi McBride, Kanye West, Tommy Sizzlu, Just Blaze, among others.
[edit] References
- ^ Ma, Olivia. "Style: Sneaker Freaks", Newsweek, 2006-08-16. Retrieved on 2006-08-27.
- ^ Hamilton, Anna; Jeanne DeQuine. "Freaking for Sneakers", Time, 2006-03-05, pp. 2. Retrieved on 2006-08-27.
- ^ Carpenter, Susan. "Sole searching", Los Angeles Times, 2006-07-27. Retrieved on 2006-08-27.
- ^ Hampton, Maria. "How Nike Conquered Skateboard Culture", AdBusters. Retrieved on 2006-08-27.
- ^ Kang, Stephanie (2005-11-11). "Nike Relaunches Kobe Bryant After Two Years of Prep Work". Wall Street Journal, pp. B1
- ^ Tkacik, Maureen (2002-08-20). "Young Dealers of Rare Sneakers Challenge Nike". Wall Street Journal, pp. ??
- ^ Swanson, Carl (Mar. 2002). "Sneak Attack". Details magazine, pp. 90-94
- ^ Matilla, Dexter R. (2004-11-24). The King James footwear (English). Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved on 2006-08-27.
