April is officially in the rear view, and for performance sneakers, that means that the NBA Playoffs are starting to heat up, workouts are moving out into the fresh air, and plenty of summer-suited footwear is coming your way. Kick your routine up a notch with some outdoor activity ideas and check out a few of the season's best shoes with This Week on Instagram: There's Levels to This.
Riley Jones is a freelance writer from Charlottesville, VA and a contributor to Sneaker Report. With an unshakable affinity for basketball and all things pop culture, he can be found on Twitter @rchrstphr.
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"Grant Taylor wants the funk. @downsouthinhell, Buffalo."
Catching air
"Have you seen an eagle bigger than that one?"
Soaring with the eagles
"Who's ready to run their town? The new #NikeFree 4.0 Flyknit hits FinishLine.com on 5/1."
All knitted up
"Destiny awaits at the Bridge, @chelseafc. #allinCFC #UCL"
Claim your destiny
"#wadewednesday @mache275 #wadeofwades1s"
D Wade goes custom
"#SoleWatch // Stephen Curry has a new @UAbasketball ClutchFit Drive on deck tonight."
The latest and greatest
"Photo: Antonio Agosto. Goodtimes CrossFit, sacramento, CA. #CrossFit"
Go hard in any weather
"We’ve hit the bell lap. You’ve been putting in work to get to the Nike Pre Classic and it’ll come down to a gutsy finish. Pledge 25 Nike+ KM to be eligible as a wildcard winner for the ultimate runners' experience."
Stakes are high
"What a beautiful sight."
Empty diamond
"A visit from @APLbasketball's twin co-founders @RyanGoldston and @AdamGoldston. Their propulsion trainers are banned by the NBA, but welcome at FN anytime."
Unfair advantage
"Toronto Raptors F Amir Johnson game 4 playoffs shoe vs Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center @iamamirjohnson"
Shinin' on 'em
"This yoga position is called the CarGo."
In the zone
"@jose_rojo warming up with a Frontside Boardslide outside of Seattle on the @imperialmotion #IMEMERALDCITY tour"
Perfect day to skate
"Spring time is a good time to hit some bigger jump, @ennirukajarvi sending it on a huge jump at last years @kimmyfasani #amusementpark at @mammothunbound"
No off season
"Determination > Distance. #werundc"
Who run it?
"Tonight’s game between the Orioles and Pittsburgh Pirates has been postponed due to rain and will be made up as part of a single-admission doubleheader tomorrow, May 1 at 4:05 p.m. See Orioles.com for more information."
Rainy days
"#Puma stepping things up with a limited edition King Top Italia release. 898 pairs available in honor if the 1982 World Cup winning side. Who likes?"
Roots on the pitch
"Watch All-American pole vaulter Mike Woepse and the @uclatrackandfield team as they try to #BeatSC in the #UCLA #USC dual meet Sunday at Drake Stadium. #GoBruins"
Push it
"The harder the workout, the tighter the ponytail. It's not tight enough until I have a headache. #runnersProblems"
Locked in
"On Wednesdays we wear pink #justdoit #flyknit"
Pink Wednesday
"#Celtics mascot @celticslucky18 throwing one down for students at the Eliot School in the North End. #Lucky & former Celtic Dana Barros visited the school this morning as part of the Teaming Up Against Hunger program presented by Sal’s Pizza."
Fun and games
"Tag the friend that sticks with you through mud, fire and barbed-wire! #spartanrace"
Together through it all
"Take your pick"
Options on deck
"Group run or solo- how are you #running today? Thanks to @canofspaghetti for the photo."
Ain't nobody messin' with my clique
"Take the necessary steps. #justdoit One month till these stands are full for the Pre Classic. One more day to earn your way there."
Levels to this ish
Riley Jones is a freelance writer from Charlottesville, VA and a contributor to Sneaker Report. With an unshakable affinity for basketball and all things pop culture, he can be found on Twitter @rchrstphr.
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