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Archive for September, 2008

Kelly Rowland In Nike Commercial For Human Race

I love me some Kelly Rowland. I am sure if we were to meet, that she would fall in love with me… in fact all the DC women would fall for my incredible charm and poise.

So anyway, here is Kelly doing her thing for the Human Race, something Nike thought up to promote health and well being… and to push its Nike Plus product of which I actually would like to try. I’m not sure if there is a fit here, but I was too busy watching Kelly to notice. First seen on the.LIFE Files

PS

You won’t see this commercial in the US. it would seem to be a Europe exclusive lol


On Sale: Bacco Bucci Men’s Ward on Finishline.com

(for the grown and sexy… kiddies look away LOL)

Well, speaking of showing off some shoes, here is a pair of casual wear sneaker/shoes for those going to chill, going to clubs that don’t want you to wear boots or sneakers, and for the grown and sexy in general. I don’t know all the sneaker and shoe brands out there so Bacco Bucci may have been out for a while or new on the scene. Either way these casual shoes look nice. What is the coolest thing about them?

THEY ARE ON SUPER SALE!!!

There original price was 74.99, but now they are 29.99!!! (excuse me, 29.97 LMAO). Lmited sizes available and there are 3 colorways for you to choose from. I, of course, like the one I used for this blog post. I don’t know if I will take the leap and get them (I should have MAD Finishline Member points to get this for free lol).

If you are going to take the leap, then click here.


Air Jordan Fusion VI Causes Drama

=EQUALS=

This

+PLUS+

This

Not too many people commenting on sites such as The Shoe Game and Nicekicks (126 comments so far!!!) are feeling these sneakers too much. I like them, but I do have to wonder just exactly where is the AJ6 at? I think there is just too little of AJ6 and strangely enough the elements of the AF One is sort of just muted so I can’t say there is too much of the Air Force one either LOL

Much like the Fusion 12′s, I think I have to see these in my hands. I didn’t like the fusion 12′s too much until I saw them and at that point I have to say that I though they were done very well (at the time, I couldn’t figure out why Jordan would pick the 12′s as the first sneaker to “fuse” but now I see what he was doing). I think these will probably…. PROBABLY… look good in person. But we will have to wait and see.

So far though, I think the best fusion that has come out have been the Fusion V. Almost every colorway except 2 were very popular.

Fusion V (5)

Vs. Fusion VI (6)

Which would you pick?


When Will The Nike Air Yeezy Release???

(from sneakernews.com and some other sources… as you can see lol)

So far I have not read when they will come out. I have been getting well over 100 hits a day on this subject and at many times its has been the most popular subject being searched for… so when they coming out? I know somebody has to know.

This is a sneaker that I was totally LOL when I first heard about it. Another rapper trying to do what Jay-Z did with those classic S. Carters from Reebok that sold out in days (and no one since has really matched that appeal), but I have grown to love (and sort of hate) these sneakers. I know one thing: I will be getting a pair, no question about that.

If you wanna see what the sneaker blogs are saying about this, then see what I consider the Fab Four of Sneaker Sites are saying about the sneaker.

Sneaker News.com

(lots of info and pictures)

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Nicekicks.com

(even more info and pictures including the sneaker breakdown)

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The Shoe Game.com

(these guys are really into Jordans and SB’s and anything sneaker including Yeezy’s)

SAY NO TO FAKES!!!

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Sneakerfiles.com

(where to go for anything sneaker and maybe you can catch a Yeezy or 2)

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Yup, this is is the year of Yeezy (LMAO at the name for the sneaker… that is still funny to me). I do wonder how much they will cost? There will obviously be multiple colorways so there will be choices available in case the first colorway that comes out isn’t a favorite of yours.


Nice (and unique): Adidas Originals Artillery Hi Collection

This had got to be the more original looking (and unique) sneaker look I have seen in a while now. It is definitely something you would add to your collection, but I am not sure how many people will wear it cause its kinda wild lol

I have no idea what I would wear with them if I had to put a pair on. I would probably need a consultant to help me make the right choices.

Anyway, more info on Hypebeast about the art behind the sneaker.  I first saw this through sneakers news (one of the Fab Four of sneaker sites).


Olympic Sneakers and Shoes: Air Jordan 1 OLYMPIC

(as seen on Hypebeast via Nicekicks.com)

Just because the games are over, doesn’t mean the olympic sneakers stop. There seems to be almost a flood of non-sports sneakers that have either come out toward the end of the Olympics or after the olympics is done. here is one of the latter.

The Air Jordan 1 is a classic (and somewhat affordable) sneakers from the guy who basically put sneakers on the map (along with rappers like Run DMC lol). The AJ1 has had many variations of the past couple of years in colorways. I personally have 4 different AJ1′s (Old Love New Love, Alpha Omega, and one pair of that baseball pack… of which I should have gotten both) so I think I am AJ1 done, but I think I will be getting these.

You can see more pictures at Nicekicks or at Hypebeast (if you follow the sneaker blogs like I do you can see them almost everywhere, especially the Fab Four)


One Man’s View On Sneakers And Shoes

Here is one guys take on the love/hate relationship of footwear. More specifically sneakers. LOL this guy goes off on how people want sneakers more than shoes. I do not agree with half the stuff he is saying but I have to say that in my budding collection of footwear their WILL be shoes in my collection.

A grown man should have a few pair of shoes you know; For business and for pleasure. Having a focus on shoes is one of the reasons why I created this blog (although I have to admit I mostly focus on sneakers over the past year, I do have a few shining moments where I posted some noteworthy grown and sexy gear).

I know I don’t get too many comments on my blog, but I do want to know, whats your opinion? Should it be all about sneakers or all about shoes?


Tory Bursh Gemma Peep Toe – Wow

This one is for the ladies. I do not know how harsh this one will be on your feet, but that is what good footcare is for LOL. I like the way it looks, but I am not sure I would notice a lady wearing them. I think a lady wearing these would have to make sure that her legs are showing (YES!!! LET ME SEE THOSE LEGS).

You used be able to find them on eLuxury (I forget the price but it was up there in the 500+ range) but they are gone. I guess they didn’t make too many pairs of them or they were quite popular.

LMAO they are not Maisons, they are from Tory Bursh and are called Gemma Peep Toe and they cost 350.00. Plenty of sizes left from 6 to 11

You can still check out Maison Martin Margiela shoes on eLuxury.com

Just keep in mind the shoe pictured above are from Tory Bursh LOL

PS

I may be wrong about the name of the shoe… I was wrong, sorry Tory Bursh! I told yall I’m backed up in sneakers and shoes LMAO I don’t even remember where I saw this at.


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