2008 May 25 « Sneakers And Shoes

NBA Greatest Players In Motion

This is a nice video. jyman198 put together some very VERY nice video of the NBA’s great moments. Check it out.

It will take some research on my part to find out what some of the players were wearing in the video so bookmark this post!

May 25, 2008 Posted by grownANDsexy | Basketball | NBA, Sports, video, youtube | No Comments Yet

Custom Sneakers: Hello Kitty Dunks

Posted to Krazy Bear Clothing by Krazybear

As seen on Custom Sneaker (http://customsnkr.com/). these are pretty nice. Can;t say that I would were them, but that is not the point. the point is that there is some true creativity going on here. Maybe, just maybe, some sneaker brand should make some exclusives for the kiddies to get thir hands on (and I am sure some adults would still like to get a pair lol)

Leave the person a comment on the Custom Snkr Forums. Then beg them to make you a pair. lol

May 25, 2008 Posted by grownANDsexy | The Next Thing | childen, Custom Sneakers, special | 9 Comments

We Are All Doomed: Larry Byrd Skechers

I just saw this commercial and thought I heard wrong… but I wasn’t wrong. I was so right. I am not sure the kids will be all over this. I mean, will they even know who Larry Byrd is?

I guess time will tell. For me, this just confirms just how big the footwear market has become for the kiddies. Everybody is trying to get their foot in there. As soon as I see them online I’ll post a picture here.

May 25, 2008 Posted by grownANDsexy | The Next Thing | childen, history, kids, NBA, Sports, sports athletes, video, youtube | 1 Comment

RAP Desktop – One Day Soon U Too Can Have A Customized Sneaker Desktop

Rockwell x Alife x Patta join forces on my desktop

That’s right people. One day i hope to take your fanaticalism onto your desktop. I am working on some junk for your desktop trunk. I got this wallpaper from Burt Youngsters and practically begged him to make a wallpaper shot of this (I hope he does eventually).

Anyway, what is there on Flickr is good enough for my laptop screenspace. You can get the picture here. As for what else is on the desktop… lol I will just keep that to myself for now. I am sure if there is anyone who is really into desktop customization (skinning) then they probably know. Icons, cursors, windows, widgets and wallpapers all changed.

Coming your way Winter 2008!!! A Sneakers And Shoes EXCLUSIVE (for once lol)

Awesome!!!

May 25, 2008 Posted by grownANDsexy | Sneaker Head Edition, The Next Thing | Desktop Customization | 3 Comments

A Classic Returns – Air Jordan Countdown Pack Carmines

So I didn’t get them. That’s right, you heard me correctly. I didn’t get what could be the most wanted retro-sneaker this year. I am trying so hard to stay on budget and I just couldn’t see them fitting in my already bloated Jordan sneaker budget. 310 dollars for 2 pair of sneakers (when you really only want one pair LOL) is a but much THIS YEAR. Now next year I won’t have to many problems paying 600+ for the one sneaker, but this year its a no-no.

What is funny about what I just wrote is that if Finishline gets more (and they usually do) I might be inclined to get them, but then again I just don’t know.

Anyway, Nicekicks.com has a nice mini-comparison of the old retro and the original Carmines. I still remember back in the day when I got them on the sales rack at Kings Plaza for 79.99 (and yes they were real cause I got them from a national retail sneaker/sports wear chain) and I really liked them because they were so original and not too many people rocked them (from what I remember). I took them home but since I was getting them for fashion and not play, I ended up taking them back. Why? Because I didn’t have anything that went with them lol. My first pair of Jordans I ever owned taken back because I felt Mama couldn’t really afford to buy them and she could use the money for something else.

Well, anyway, that is my sob story. For those who got the pack, congratulations. Next weekend is the Air Jordan 23 White and Red (the next sneaker holy grail LOL)

May 25, 2008 Posted by grownANDsexy | Collectibles, Sneaker Head Edition, The Retro Movement | lifestyles, Sports | No Comments Yet

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This is Sneakers and Shoes!!! A blog that shows you what is going on in the sneaker (and shoe) blog world as well as what is currently cool on sale on sites like Zappos, Finishline, Eastbay, Macys and more. I also focus on the shoe scene, foot care, lifestyle fashion, sports and exercise. I am into collecting sneakers as well as shoes and have really just started in 2008. I enjoy writing about what is coming out, what is out (something that many blogs ignore for some reason… but then again that is allot to cover) and what looks cool that I think is being totally ignored.

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Because who else is going to give your the in your face, honest, and straight opinions on what is going on in the game? Who else will say what is going on on OTHER sneaker blogs, show cool features from OTHER sneaker blogs, high light things going on on OTHER shoe blogs, focus on men AND women, flats AND high heels, FEATURE COMMENTS from here and OTHER blogs, interview commenters, and more.

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I will admit that I am a little opinionated when it comes to the design and functionality of footwear (mostly design) and while I’m new to the game, I still make some of my opinions known. You will find a rant or 2 about sneaker companies not making sneakers with widths for example or companies making it difficult for people with big feet to find their size.

Hope you enjoy the visit. Sneakers and Shoes the blog and soon Sneaker and Shoes the website will be updated regularly and I eventually want it to be the place where you come to find out everything sneaker and shoes.