Sole Collector issue 15 is your go-to resource for shoe news, views, interviews and insights for the holidays and beyond. In fact, this issue is so packed with content, it features two covers: Carmelo Anthony graces the front, while hoops shoes and Zoo York’s new skate line hold down the flip side. Here’s a peek at what you’ll find inside...

On a Mission: Carmelo Anthony
From the days of Baltimore to the National Championship in his freshman year at Syracuse, and now with the Denver Nuggets, Carmelo Anthony looks to take the league and the sneaker industry by storm this season. Learn about where he’s come from, where he’s been, what the M3 is all about and who he thinks are the elite players in the game of basketball today.

Sneakerphile: Melo M3
What does it take in order to make sure that the elite players in the game, like Carmelo Anthony, have the right footwear? A lot of hard work and tremendous attention to detail. That’s where Jeff Spanks and D’Wayne Edwards come in. Retrokid brings this operation to the forefront in this piece.

The Evolution of Melo
Find out where the origin of the Melo M3 began. Retrokid shares an elaborate one-on-one with D’Wayne Edwards, Footwear Design Director for Jordan Brand, about how Carmelo Anthony now joins a long lineage of superstars who have defined themselves on the court and in the sneaker industry by finally getting his own signature shoe.

The Melo M3 Put to the Test
Professor K takes the Melo M3 out for a spin and delivers his unvarnished take. How does it compare to Melos past? Is it a big man’s shoe? Does it stand up to its high-profile signature shoe competition? Get answers to these questions and more in Prof’s review.

Where Can I Get Those?!?
Jordan Brand Footwear Product Director Josiah Lake reveals some of the answers to the questions that sneakerheads and sports fans alike are always asking. In a one on one with Retrokid, find out who gets what and where it goes in the world of high-profile sneakers.

Pictorial: Jordan Showcase
Check out the latest and hottest styles Jordan has to offer, including Carmelo Anthony’s Melo M3 and the Air Jordan 5 Retros. Don’t get left behind on the court or on the streets, as these kicks are sure to fly off the shelves.

Dream Team Apparel Showcase
Let’s roll the clock back to a legendary era that brought together a team the likes of which we will surely never see again ’ the 1992 Olympic basketball ‘Dream Team’. Nike is honoring the 15-year anniversary, so get your hands on some vintage retro jerseys and sneakers that will be available through a number of retailers.

A History of Sneaker Culture
The flip side gets rolling with a fascinating piece about the rich history and intrigue of the athletic shoe. Retrokid takes us on a journey that covers the time from where it all started with the “Chuck Taylor” to the days of Air Jordan, the Lakers and the Celtics, to the wondrous era of eBay. And find out what Charlie Perrin of Charlie’s Sneaker Pages likes to wear.

Night Track
Yves Steinmann and Dan Hanna met on a ski lift, and the rest is history. Check out an amazing story about how these two helped pave the way for Nike’s explosion to prominence by selling a bunch of socks. But whatever you do, don’t tell adidas.

Dream Team Apparel Showcase
Professor K puts 28 of the hottest hoops shoes on the market to the test ’ including the highly anticipated Jordan Melo M3, Nike Zoom LeBron IV, adidas T-MAC 6 and Reebok RBK Answer X Pump ’ to help you find the one that’s right for your game and your budget.

Zoo York
“Dude, where’s my Zoo York shirt?” is something Ashton Kutcher might ask with his love for their apparel, but find out what Zoo York means to the skating world and how it is changing the face of skateboarding. And in the last couple of years, Zoo York has taken their gritty style into the world of footwear.

And More!
Of course, that’s just a taste of what issue 15 has to offer. Other goodies include AG’s interview with the Philadephia Eagle’s superstar running back, Brian Westbrook; a glimpse at the streetball scene in jolly old England; Sole Collector’s very own holiday gift guide; an introduction to the truly inspirational Andy De Lore; and much, much more!