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Archive for October, 2008

LeBron James Gives Lowdown on Hitop LeBron 6

Well isn’t that cool? I am still not convinced on the look of the sneaker but I sure do like the backdrop of them. I also like the 4 LeBrons idea (don’t quite understand why in this release they went did some underhanded stuff, but you can read more about that on The Shoe Game) . Anyway this is a video must see for LeBron fans and anybody who wants to know the Story of Six (first on The Shoe Game)


On Sale (HELL YEAH): Air Jordan 6 Ring Concord

For 149.99 (at Eastbay, Finishline and Nike Store too) you too can have the “almost” Air Jordan 11 re-incarnation. In NYC these are very popular and I have already seen multiple people wearing them. Allot of couples too are doing their thing. Somehow in NYC the Air Jordan 6 Ring has become the couples sneaker LMAO.

I was thinking that I may buy another pair if I can, but considering that I will be spending almost 500 dollars PLUS in the next 2 months, I thought I would chill a little bit (in case you are wondering, I want the AJ23 Motorsports, Foamposites, and the Fusion XX’s).

More on this later.


Halloween is just around the corner… soooo what will be on your feet?

Sneakerfiles is wondering that too. Made a post about it. I am guessing that a big post will be coming soon on Halloween like sneakers. I have already seen people (well mostly kids) wearing Halloween like color sneakers. Anyway, unless someone else does it first, I will do a post on those Halloween kicks.


The 4 LeBrons: Wise, Business, Athlete and Kid

I am totally lovin it!!!

The wise business athlete kid is back with the new Lebron 6 (a design I am not too happy about but they sure do come up with some great colorways for the sneaker) and I have to say I am very impressed but the look and the idea.

Why the limited edition!!! Why??? Now I have zero chance of getting them

My personal opinion and view is that whether you are going into business for yourself you should do your best to uplift others, try to educate and enlighten (especially if you are influencing with the kids). Its what I try to do even with this blog (and my other one too). I try my best to talk bout sneakers and shoes but also foot care, rant on why don’t all sneaker companies make width for people with larger/wider feet, exercise rutines (I am working on some posts on that), sneaker business news an so forth.

Sooner or later I try to slip in something health or business related because, after all, you can use those sneakers to exercise and you may want to know just how those companies get that product you like so much.

Anyway, enough with that… LeBron used the 4 LeBrons for a special edition release that will come out October 25. I am such a supporter of the idea of being wise, athetic, business and never growing old (kid) that I will try my best to ge at least 2 of these sneakers.

If you haven’t noticed, I am more into the wise and business ideas (its not that they look the best, its just that is what I am more into). Although if I want to stay healthy mentally (kid aka never grow old) and physically (athlete aka work out and be at your best), I may need to focus on the other 2 characters too.

First peeped this info from Nicekicks.com(via Sole Collector)  where you can see more pictures (lots more pictures).

2 things though:

The Athlete – The 4 LeBron’s

why is the athlete version not in the Ohio Cavs colorway? I would think the athlete version should be the Cavs home colorway. then again, it may only represent being “a” athlete and not “an” athlete for someone.

Just a thought.

The LeBron Figurines

I don’t know if they come with the sneaker or not (there were figurines for the last time for the 3′s)… but the next time he does this, I sure hope he includes them.


Air Jordan Countdown Pack 20 + 3 = The Odd Couple

(you can still get small sizes from Eastbay.com)

Tell me why dudes bought the pack and was trying to sell the 20′s while walking out of the store or in the mall? LMAO I think this pack is the only back of extreme opposites I have ever seen. Not even the 15 + 8 will come close to this one (I thought it would but I was wrong).

I had planned to get this pack a long time ago but the colors that actually came out was not what I wanted. Everyone else though seemed hyped up for the black and grey3′s.

Remember, only 2 more packs are coming out and then that’s it No more retros for a while from Brand Jordan.

P.S.

Also remember the white and black 6Ring Concords are coming soon!!!


On Sale: Coogi Limited Edition Royalty Fitted Cap

On Sale of 90 Bucks at Dr. Jays!!!

Man, I haven’t posted anything on hats in a while. I don’t remember when the last time I headed over to any of the fitted blogs that are currently on line but I am sure this is on there.

I don’t particularly like baseball caps and haven’t wore one in almost 9 years but I still like the designs of allot of the fitted out there. This hat right here is one of them that I like. Its a little flashy but its still cool. PLUS it comes in that box that you see in the picture above. These are collectibles.

Too bad its limited.

As seen on Dr. Jays and its available on sale there too for $90.00 (Does Coogi make ANYTHING that costs less than 90 dollars? LMAO)

Here are some details from Dr. Jays:

  • Comes in an exclusive collectible Coogi gift box with lurex twisted handles, satin lining, gold foil script logo on interior and magnetic faux snap closure
  • All-over ornate lurex style stitching with lurex script logo across face of cap
  • Gold foil screen printed detail with pieced looped lurex trim across back trim of cap
  • Gold coin detail on top tip of cap with Coogi style studs

Very interesting isn’t it? With all that gold, you think you could buy it and resell it for a profit considering that gold is going up in this economy.


On Sale: New Scuff Proof Timberland Classic Boots

Can’ scuff this… I’m telling you homeboy, can’t scuff this!

I saw this on Dr Jays.com blog. Something about specially treated leather not allowing anything to scuff it is quite amazing. The price is pretty good too considering that they will be hard to mess up. I would love to buy it just to find out how well it works. If I find someone who gets it, I am going to ask them to review the shoe and to come back and review it again after wearing them for a few months after the first review.

I will admit that I like the “asphalt” look of the shoe. There is nothing more street than asphalt that covers the roads LMAO

Anyway, you can buy them at Dr. Jays.com for $134.99


Paris Hilton Puts Out… A Shoe Collection

I wasn’t sure if I should post this considering that this is old news… and the shoes don’t look particularly good… but I figure, “hey maybe someone who wants to know about it, didn’t know they came out”.

Again, looking for a video on Yahoo Video, I came across the Paris collection. I sort of wished it was showing what she has in her closet as opposed to what shoe she was pushing, but hey you can’t win them all.

Paris Hilton Flair ($93.00 at Zappos.com)

You can get the Paris Hilton Collection at Zappos.com. I like the Flair and the Chico… but what do I know, I’m a guy.


Lets Talk About Shoe Stores: Hanig’s Footwear

Saw this video while looking for another video on Yahoo that I hope to be posting shortly. I think, while there are plenty of sneaker blog sites (I personally recommend four of them LOL), there are not as many one the fashion of shoes and definaitly on collecting them. I know the ladies collect their shoes like its a religion, but the guys seem more interested in doing the same thing for sneakers only.

I hope I am (along with this blog) will be  the beginning of a change in what you should be focusing on with your feet. Its Sneakers AND Shoes baby!!! If I ever go to one of the sneaker meets, I hope that I can show off at least one shoe or boot in my eclectic collection of sneakers, shoes and pure sports footwear (like track shoes and sneakers made for a specific sport or workout).

Anyway, for more about this store, visit here. Video seen on Yahoo.


How Come The Kids Get All The Good Stuff? Skechers Damager – Police

Now how many kids a day do I see wearing these? Allot. If its not this or some Heely’s, is some other sort of lite-up sneakers. The Skechers cost 40 dollars. Not allot of sizes left (in fact there is just one size left on the Skechers site)


Asics Has a Party… a Kid Sister @ Asics Giant Lite Brite Party!!

(as seen on Guest of a Guest)

From Guest of a Guest

ASICS now holds the Guinness record for the world’s biggest Lite-Brite, at almost 11 feet by 15. On Tuesday, ASICS held a launch event at the historic Splashlight Studios, with performances by Chicago’s Kid Sister and Flosstradamus— commencing the celebration of ASICS brand new, “Sportstyle” line.

Very interesting. I wonder why I wasn’t invited? What is this lite bright thing they are talking about? Find out more about that at Guest of a Guest. First seen on High Snobette.com

Now that is a crazy video lol Kid Sister has a new fan.


Interesting… House Of Nassat Crochet Boots

I have no words for this… as seen on Highsnobette.


New LeBron VI Pictures… Is It True?

Could this be the new LeBron sneaker? Sneaker Vault seems to think so. They look alright. They are not sleek by a longshot but they are ok. I don’t think that these are going to be my favorite LeBrons though. Sorry LeBron

More info and pictures at Sneaker Vault.com


On Sale: Nicholas Kirkwood Lattice Front Shoe with Buckle

Nicholas Kirkwood strikes again!!! These are some nice shoes right here. Browns has them for sale for 470.00. these are some straight grown and sexy shoes for the ladies. I have no idea of what you can wear with these cause the shoes seem very detailed, but you would defiantly would catch my eye if you were earing them.

As seen on the website Browns.


Let It Rain!!! Swims City Slippers

This is pretty cool. Something to cover your ladies high heel work shoes. You can’t go wrong here if its raining lightly (I doubt these will help much in a normal rain or down pour). These rain proof slip on cover your ladies shoes at the cost of… 90 dollars? Wait let me look at that again… yes 90 bucks. I’m a little lost as to why they cost so much, but they look good. They come in different colors and such so you can match. First seen on Trashbag Aesthetics.com

Incredible!!! And its not even raining and she is wearing them! But that doesn’t stop men from wearing basketball sneakers off the court.

Swims also has umbrellas, mens shows and such. Check out Swims site for more.


Are These Fake? Red Air Yeezy EXPOSED!!!

I got me some bathin FAKES

Believe me when I say this, there were MAD comments on this story

WOOOOOOOOOooooooooooow LMAO This is getting crazy ladies and gentlemen. I believe this was first seen on the red carpet somewhere at first which means somebody just got shammed and then embarrassed in front of millions of sneaker lovers LOL

Many thanks to The Shoe Game for exposing this (and Ferrari M). Quite frankly I thought they look real too… but damn! Take a look at the video to see who wearing them:

WOOOOOOOoooooow LOL I just think all of this is just incredible. I am sure there will be more on this. The video is from the VH1 Hip Hop Honors Awards. I wonder if Kayne West spoke about it when he went on The Ellen DeGeneres (spell?) Show? lol


Air Penny History Video

I can not WAIT until I get my “Eggplant”  Foamposite Penny’s!!!

First seen on The Shoe Game. By the way, The Shoe Game wants to know which old school sneaker line do you want the most. I voted and so should you. By the way, I voted for the Barkleys (and yes that is ironic considering I want those Penny Foampsites so bad LOL)


Nike Laced Video: Lebron James

Interesting video… does have its “hype” elements but I agree, Lebron will be one of the best.

First seen on The Shoe Game.com


Streetwear Tees For The Ladies: Dangerously Beautiful

HELLO!!! What pair of sneaker would you wear with this ladies?

As seen on Trashbag Aesthetics, Dangerously Beautiful is making sure the ladies gets there t-shirt game on. All I am waiting to see is some sneaker shirts for the ladies. I mean if you can have lady rappers talking about Jordan history, I think there is a market for ladies sneaker t-shirts.

I am going to try to follow the trend (or fad… depending on how long it lasts) of lady sneaker tees. This could be interesting.


On Flickr: Goin’ To the Chapel by m_stancel

This was one of the most popular clicks for Flickr a few days ago. I just thought I would high-light it since is those love to sneakers and shoes. The real special part is that this was for a wedding. Yes the groom was wearing the adidas shell.

Photo by m_stancel


So What’s and1 Doing These Days

Springfield Low for 60 Bucks

I haven’t heard anything about and1 from the other sneaker blogs I watch with a passion. So today I decided to head over to their site to see whats up. It looks like they are moving away from the simple look to a more complex layered look (but thats my opinion). Not all the sneaker are doing that but many are. Could it be a sign of the future?

This looks like a mid to the Springfield low

They have off court, low top and mid-top sneakers. Price ranges vary from 60 to 90 Bucks. They also have kids and preschool sneaker sizes as well. Take a look at what they got here (they also have bags, jerseys and more).


Olympic Sneakers and Shoes: Nike’s Got Game

Complex has a special page on Nike Olympic sneakers. Some of what they show is stuff I posted a month+ back when the Olympics was on and poppin. Complex has a full 3 pages of stuff you may have seen and stuff you may not have.

All I know is that I want those sneakers for weight lifters (with the real wood heal support). And those sneaker for canoeing are pretty cool too. lol and I wasn’t aware that gymnastics had real footwear but apparently they do.


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