Aaron Dodson

SENIOR WRITER

Aaron Dodson is a sports and culture writer at Andscape. He primarily writes on sneakers/apparel and hosts the platform’s Sneaker Box video series. During Michael Jordan’s two seasons playing for the Washington Wizards in the early 2000s, the “Flint” Air Jordan 9s sparked his passion for kicks.

Aaron Dodson

Marvin Harrison Jr. joins New Balance as the brand’s face of football ahead of the 2024 NFL draft

The star Ohio State wide receiver and son of NFL Hall of Famer Marvin Harrison will headline New Balance’s first official gridiron cleat during his rookie season

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How the Black-led Jordan Brand steers Nike’s landmark $140 million Black Community Commitment initiative

After the 2020 murder of George Floyd, Michael Jordan and his brand stepped up with $100 million in grants and the goal of changing the narrative of African Americans

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The real story behind Giannis Antetokounmpo’s ‘Thanks For Sharing’ NBA All-Star sneakers

The words carry significant meaning for Milwaukee Bucks star and his brother, Thanasis Antetokounmpo

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‘A brand in and of himself’: Behind the strategy that built Patrick Mahomes into the NFL’s most marketable star

With 15 endorsements and 575 national TV ads this season, the star Chiefs QB’s branding journey is next to none in football

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How Converse and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander turned the Weapon into a lifestyle sneaker

The iconic sneakers return to the brand’s lineup on the eve of the NBA’s All-Star Weekend in Indianapolis

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The Year 2023 in sneakers: The trends and stories that captured our attention

The stories of all the highs and lows in footwear

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New rap canon: 25 albums that defined rap’s last 10 years

These landmark projects shaped hip-hop’s present and future

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Nike unveils City Edition uniforms for NBA’s inaugural in-season tournament

The uniforms complement new designs for each team’s home court

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How an ugly history inspired Eastside Golf’s latest Air Jordan collaboration

The footwear and apparel collection highlights the year the PGA lifted its ban on nonwhite players

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The story behind New Balance’s ‘Call Me Champion’ campaign for Coco Gauff

The tennis star’s celebratory shirt has been years in the making

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