The Life and Culture of Kicks

Archive for August 6, 2009

From LabelNetworks – Creative Recreation Sneaker Brand Interview: LNTV

(its a year old, but its the first time I’m seeing it lol)

The video is from February 18 of 2008 so if you see a bunch of sneakers that you already have on your feet and been had them for a minute, don’t get all upset.

In fact most of the videos on Label Labs You Tube account is a year old. Nevertheless, its still a nice and interesting archive of many brands that are trendy right now.

The Label Lab blog is still doing its thing though, so check that out.

Just diggin in those sneaker creates… February 2008


SneakGeekZ Got A New Video: Nike SC Trainer Bo Jackson OG Colorway

(and it has a little hybrid Penny action in their too)


Gatorade aka G Has A New Website… now with more MJ

The MJ Tribute from G

(and the background video behind the scenes is great!)

For more head over to the Gatorade site. For more info on that limited edition Gatorade Cooler, head over to Nicekicks.com


Nicekicks Posts More Pics of Air Jordan Force Fusion 13

Air Jordan Fusion 13 white and black

(the Air Jordan Fusion 13 = side eye)

SIDE EYE OF DEATH

And after 112 comments on the NiceKicks post (of which is still way more than the usual), what is the most agreed upon statement about these sneakers? LMAO SMH

I am sure many of you have seen this, but in case you haven’t here is the link to Nicekicks.


On Sale: Cole Haan Air Caprice Strap at Zappos

Cole Haan Air Caprice Strap

(a high heel that is ACTUALLY comfortable?)

Cole Haan Air Caprice Strap - sole

(all yours for$ 201USD)

I have been wondering for a while since I decided to cover sneakers and shoes culture and products, why don’t high heels have technology like adidas or Nike when it comes to cushioned support?

Why do the ladies have to buy something from Doctor Scholls or Rite-Aid brand cushions or whatever else is out there to protect your feet? Why not have air or some special zoom tech to cushion the female foot in these 6 inch monsters?

Looking at many of the more expensive shoes for women, they almost never talk about comfort or any technology that makes them a little bit more comfortable.

Then Cole Haan steps into the high heel debate and gives the ladies something more comfortable.

Here are the details from Zappos:

  • Get stand-out style from these amazing wedges.
  • Patent leather, metallic leather or combination snake-embossed leather and canvas upper.
  • Leather lining.
  • Padded footbed.
  • NIKE AIR Technology in the heel and forefoot for added comfort.
  • 3/4″ platform with stitch detailing.
  • Textured rubber sole.

I have heard from a couple of people on Twitter that these are pretty comfortable. The reviews on Zappos are not very telling but for the 4 who did review it, out of 5 stars they get 4.

Sizes 5 – 11 in womens are still available and will drain your wallet at around 201 USD.

If you bought these and like them (or don’t like them) please comment.


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