Happy Birthday Rick!<\/p>\n
There are few people in this industry that I have had the pleasure of meeting as humble and genuine as Rick Williams. Period. #endofstory<\/p>\n
In my personal opinion, his talent and his work is easily the most overlooked. With consistently great executions and story lines that rival a History Channel documentary, Rick’s work and contributions into footwear are the blue print for what makes a great story telling sneaker.<\/p>\n
Have a look through at a history of Rick Williams’ sneaker projects including his part in the Burn Rubber collabs as well as from his special project The Distinct Life.<\/p>\n
Today is your day, Rick, and we salute you for your continued success and contributions to the business.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n Burn Rubber x New Balance MT580 (2010)\n
Project: Burn Rubber x New Balance MT580
\nRelease Date: 11\/26\/10<\/p>\n
It all had to start some where and Burn Rubber created one of the greatest shoes of 2010. If only people knew what was to come. They weren’t ready, Rick!<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n Burn Rubber x New Balance MT580 “Workforce” Pack\n
Project: Burn Rubber x New Balance MT580 “Blue Collar”
\nRelease Date: 2\/1\/12<\/p>\n
Project: Burn Rubber x New Balance MT580 “White Collar”
\nRelease Date: 3\/1\/12<\/p>\n
Burn Rubber paid tribute to the hardworking, dedicated American worker with the Workforce Pack. This two shoe set released a month apart and was a solid followup to their first work on the MT580.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n Burn Rubber x Reebok Question “Apollos Young”\n
Project: Burn Rubber x Reebok Question “Apollos Young”
\nRelease Date: 9\/1\/12<\/p>\n
The story of one of the greatest talents in Detroit basketball history was told through these shoes. The shoes sported the Piston’s mid-90s colors and had details such as ostrich leather that set them off.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n Burn Rubber x Reebok Nightstorm\n
Project: Burn Rubber x Reebok Nightstorm
\nRelease Date: 10\/6\/12<\/p>\n
Great new silhouette by Reebok and an even greater execution by Burn Rubber. One of the most slept on sneaker boots to date.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n Burn Rubber x Reebok Classic “Spirit of Detroit”\n
Project: Burn Rubber x Reebok Classic “Spirit of Detroit”
\nRelease Date: 3\/2\/13<\/p>\n
Burn Rubber put on for their city with this Classic Leather. Absolutely beautiful.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n Distinct Life x BAU x Reebok Ventilator\n
Project: Distinct Life x BAU x Reebok Ventilator
\nRelease Date: 3\/30\/13<\/p>\n
Frank the Butcher and Rick Williams came together on this project for a solid Ventilator. Embossed leather sets this one apart from anything else you have seen done on this silhouette.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n Burn Rubber x New Balance US574 “The Miggy”\n
Project: Burn Rubber x New Balance US574 “The Miggy”
\nRelease Date: 4\/8\/13<\/p>\n
In celebration of All-Star third baseman Miguel Cabrera\u2019s 2012 Triple Crown victory, Burn Rubber and New Balance joined forces for the limited-edition New Balance Custom US574 \u201cThe Miggy.\u201d Paying homage to Cabrera\u2019s 44 home runs, \u201cThe Miggy\u201d was released in a limited quantity of 44 pairs.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n NOVEM x Saucony Shadow 5000 “Distinct Life”\n
Project: NOVEM x Saucony Shadow 5000 “Distinct Life”
\nRelease Date: 10\/5\/13<\/p>\n
Good friends Frank the Butcher and Rick Williams came together on the BAU x The Distinct Life x Saucony Shadow 5000 \u201cNOVEM\u201d Pack. Without question one of the cleanest Saucony collabs to release to date.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n Burn Rubber x New Balance 577 “Joe Louis”\n
Project: Burn Rubber x New Balance 577 “Joe Louis”
\nRelease Date: 11\/16\/13<\/p>\n
Getting the call from Rick on this project had me excited before even seeing the shoe. Rick and Ro of Burn Rubber celebrated the heritage of boxing in their hometown of Detroit and namely Joe Louis with this project. F&F’s received the shoes in a violin case which told the story of how Joe Louis traded in his violin for boxing gloves. For .50 cents a lesson, his mother sacrificed the little she had for her son to pursue becoming a violinist. When a close friend introduced the legend to the world of boxing, legend has it that he would hide his boxing gloves in his violin case as not to upset his mother who he knew would not approve.<\/p>\n
In all my years in this sneaker thing, I haven’t seen a story told through a sneaker quite like this one.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n Burn Rubber x Reebok Instapump Fury\n
Project: Burn Rubber x Reebok Pump “25th Anniversary”
\nRelease Date: 7\/18\/14<\/p>\n
Reebok celebrated the 20th anniversary of the Reebok Instapump Fury in a big way with the top Reebok accounts worldwide. Burn Rubber did the shoe more than justice with their rendition of this classic runner.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n Burn Rubber x Reebok Pump “25th Anniversary”\n
Project: Burn Rubber x Reebok Pump “25th Anniversary”
\nRelease Date: 9\/6\/14<\/p>\n
Detroit is known if for its rich heritage in the automotive industry. Known for what the Big Three have contributed to the world. With this being the case Burn Rubber decided to take their inspiration from the luxurious interiors of some of Detroit\u2019s best vehicles. The design was brought together on the outsole and the foot bed with a photo of a Metro Detroit map with a line drawn from Pontiac to Downtown Detroit which passes Burn Rubber on the way.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n Burn Rubber x Fila Tennis Low “Doughboy”\n
Project: Burn Rubber x Fila Tennis Low “Doughboy”
\nRelease Date: 9\/27\/14<\/p>\n
Utilizing premium burgundy leather and suede with cream and navy accents atop a gum sole, these kicks stylishly blend old school flavor with new school grind. Solid shoes and solid capsule that complimented the release.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n The Distinct Life x Reebok GL 6000 Series\n
Project: The Distinct Life x Reebok GL 6000
\nRelease Date: Navy – 2\/14\/14, Olive – 4\/26\/14, Black – 8\/29\/14, Burgundy – 10\/18\/14<\/p>\n
Rick assembled a four shoe set of the Reebok GL 6000 for 2014. Spread over a few months, each shoe sported the embossed “Ghost Camo” leather upper complimented with a classic gum bottom.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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