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This is Brogan Graham, “BG” for short. Unless you’ve met him already, you’ve never met anyone like him. He’s tall, he’s loud, he’s full of good energy. He’ll talk to you, he’ll really listen to you, and he’ll hug you. He’s co-founded a global fitness movement (November Project), co-written a book, made the cover of Runner’s World, and crowd surfed the audience at TEDx. He’s all about fun, fitness, community and big hugs (did we say he hugs).

As the box of the Air Jordan 11 Retro says, “Tinker made them shine, Mike made them fly, You made them iconic.” In short, that’s the truth about how the Air Jordan 11 became the most legendary sneaker in the world. But if we dig a little deeper, there’s much more to the story of Michael Jordan’s favorite Air Jordan model.

Without hip-hop music, we probably wouldn’t be talking about sneakers right now. Sure, sports like basketball (and a few others) helped create buzz for the sneaker culture, and they still do. But ask any professional NBA athlete what they’d want to do if they weren’t a hooper, and I’d bet that a huge majority of them say they’d be a rapper.

Is food always your first priority when you travel? Eating the local cuisine in cities all over the world is a major draw for lots of travelers, and certain cities are just teeming with delicious food around every corner. Here are the 10 best cities around the globe for people with a food-centric wanderlust.

With well over 100 wineries across Valle de Guadalupe, it's a great spot for a weekend wine getaway. Along with its wines, this up-and-coming wine region boasts some excellent dining destinations which are a must-visit for gourmands. Wondering which wineries to add to your itinerary? These are our top picks.

The Black Mamba is known for its ability to repeatedly strike at maximum speed with 99% accuracy. Kobe Bryant might not have been quite as accurate, but there’s no denying the appropriateness of the Lakers legend’s self-appointed nickname.

For most people, the beach is synonymous with paradise. The sand between your toes and the salty air automatically equates with rest and relaxation. So it’s no wonder that people fantasize about quitting their jobs, selling all their belongings, and posting up on an island somewhere. Well, with a little bit of money in your savings account, that dream could become a reality.

With over 70 miles of coastline and an average annual high temperature of 70˚F, San Diego offers some of the best beaches in the U.S. There are over 100 named beaches in San Diego County and they range from well-known family-friendly spots to secluded hideaways—but all are beautiful and worth a visit.

When it comes to sneakers, the ‘90s is still one of the biggest inspirations for both new designs and retro releases. With that in mind, and a little bit of our own nostalgic wonderings, we decided to revisit a few of our favorite athletes from back in the day. We thought about what it would've been like to create CUSTOM Shop Knocks for these superstars' iconic kicks.