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Archive for December, 2009

On Sale: Mizuno Men’s Wave Creation 10 Running Shoe

Well, well, well… guess who has a discount? Since finishline wants to hide what the new price is on its website (at least until you put in the cart… I am not sure what the point of that is) I won’t post the price, but if you wanted to try something new, here is your chance.

I will probably give these a try, but it won’t be this year. They look mad comfortable though. Click here for more details at Finishline


Looks Like The Air Max 2009+ NFW Has Some New Colors

(who says no fly wire is a bad idea

Just in time for winter… a very cold winter… we get 3 new colorways for the Air Max 2009+ using leather. I am glad that they came out with the all black one first because that pair can be easily worn to work and it won’t be a big deal because they are black (even though the sneaker in all black look all plain).

They can be all yours for 160 dollars a pair. I think I may have to get myself one because running/walking in 19 degree weather probably requires some leather protection. The white and red are still my favorites but that black silver and green is right behind it as a second favorite.

Head over to Finishline for more info.


CrunchGear Does A Review of the Vibram Five Fingers KSO Trek

(its like the feet you wear except it looks like feet)

Crunchgear (part of TechCrunch) has a review up for the Vibram Five finger. I still plan on giving these a try one day. don’t be surprised that i come to a sneaker event wearing them. You know, just before they kick me out for wearing them lol

Click here for the CrunchGear review


On Sale: Reebok Easy Tone Women’s Fitness Shoe

(is Reebok going to use omens fitness as a come back?)

This sneaker is becoming more and more popular with the exersize crowd… much like those Sketchers with the round bottoms… is it a trened or just a fad? Only tme will tell. Get these here at Finishline. Several colors avaiable.


It just gets more irregular… What an Angel

(can be yours but only if you want it…)


An Irregular Choice – Magic Sparkle Torch

(talk about irregular)

For 105 Euros… not sure how much that is in US dollars… you can have this quite irregular shoe. Its all up to you. And while you;re at it, you may as well check out this one. Why? Why not? lol


On Sale: Nike ACG Air Blazer ACG – Men

(well, well, well… what do we have here…)

I was not aware that there was a boot form of the Air Blazer. Go figure. And it costs 97.99 of which isn’t too bad.

Details:

The Nike Blazer was first introduced in 1972 as a basketball shoe with massive street appeal. Revamped with a modern look, the Nike Air Blazer ACG Mid brings the outdoors in, with an “All Condition Gear” inspiration that’s combined with the classic 1972 Blazer style. These kicks are made with a suede and textile upper, an injected Phylon™ midsole for cushioning and special outsole ledges on the heel that help to grip natural outdoor surfaces.

Source: Eastbay

Would you buy a Blazer boot? It seems booterizing sneakers is in.


On Sale: Timberland 6″ Premium Scuff Proof – Men

(I wonder how long it lasts)

For the simple charge of 139.99 you can have boots that can withstand scuffs AND temperatures of 300+ degrees… yes 300+ degress

Work hard. Play rough. These boots can take it. The Timberland 6″ Premium Scuff-Proof is made with Timberland’s exclusive Ever-Guard™ leather, making it extra durable and tough as nails by providing ten times more abrasion resistance than traditional leather. It gives you the ultimate in protection so the boots come out of the box looking good – and stay that way. These boots are heat-resistant up to 346º F for extra protection, with premium Ever-Guard™, waterproof leather and a rubber lugged outsole. Double-barreled interior padding system and padded collar offer cushioning comfort. Durable laces with Taslan® fibers and rustproof hardware promote lasting wear.

Source: Eastbay

It doesn’t protect the rest of you though lol


On Sale: Christian Louboutin Ulona 140 platform sandals

(net-A-Porter done did it again)

If you decide to get these ladies, it will cost you. 1,600+ dollars actually. So are you going to pick these up?


Diggin in The Sneaker Crates: Bushwacked!!! President Bush Gets The Shoe Thrown At Him

LMFAO This is the most HILARIOUS thing that could possibly happen to a sitting president. A guy those his shoes (I wonder what kind of shoe was it… will investigate) dead straight at Bush. At first I was like, “whoa this dude is crazy” and even whinced a little at the site of it, but once you know everything is ok… the laughs start. It’s like seeing somebody trip and fall but before you laugh you make sure the person is ok and isn’t seriously hurt. Once I realized Bush was ok (not that I voted or him or anything lol), that whole scene became pure comedy.

Bush

(as seen on The Life Files)

The coolest part was that Bush, even at his age, has some moves!

Anyway, more than a few blogs has posted this, more than a few news sites are talking about it and ore than a few TV comedy shoes are going to make jokes about it. Considering that I am one of a few blogs who tries to post anything about footwear or revolving around footwear or related to footwear… I think I have a problem lol… I figure I make a summary post of the more interesting tid-bits online about this incedent.

Since I a m late on this, here is the wrap up of my Shoe/Bush favorites online:

Bush Gets The Boot…urrr um shoe… Games

Bush Shoe Attack

(wow… funny lol Bush Shoot Out)

Bush Gets Shoewack T-shirts

plus41-cellophane-size-ten-shoe-tshirt

(as seen on HighSnob)

Bush Shoewack… a fashion and sneaker blogs take on it

AMAZING lol And shoe searches have been up online ever since…

Just diggin in the sneaker crates… December 15th 2008


Is Reebok coming Out With A New Style?

(think I said this before… lets hope I am right)


On Sale: Asics Gel-Fanatic Men’s Running Shoe

(not a bad casual look)

And it looks just as good in black. This is one of those undercover kicks you can wear, be comfortable and still be stylish without doing the “be like everybody else)” thing. Currently under 100 bucks at Finishline.


On Sale: New Balance 993 Men’s Running Shoe at Finishline

(probably the best colorway of the 993)

If you are into New Balance then you are in luck. The New Balance 993 are on sale at finishline and they put in a price cut to boot. Now you can get them for under 100 bucks. Only 3 sizes left as of today so if they got you size and you want this colorway then go for it. They got other colorways with more sizes like this one or you can pick one of those classic New Balance colorways (but it will cost you).

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Now playing: Ghostface Killah – All That I Got Is You
via FoxyTunes


On Sale: Nike Men’s Air Classic BW Textile SI on Finishline

(and it comes in different flavors as well)

Plenty of sizes left at Finishline right now so if you are into getting something a little different, you may want to pick these up. Currently the price has been slashed and it now costs $69.99


Can Anything Stop The Air jordan 16.5?… clearly the hottest .5 ever made?

(what colorway HASN’T been a hit?)

Whether its the BRED (Varsity Red vs Infrared anyone???), black and white, Cool Grey or whatever, its a hit. The picture above is the Air Jordan 16.5 Hoyas “G” (yeah I call them the G… not the official nickname but maybe it will catch on lol). First seen on Sneakerfiles with pics from jumpman23.com

Will retros ever go out of style?

Who can’t put on these joints?

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Now playing: Young Jeezy & Kanye West – Put On
via FoxyTunes


Nike Hyperdunk Manu Ginobili PE… now that’s what’s up

(marquee sole done it again!!!)

They Hyperdunk is one fine sneaker. sometimes it don’t look right depending on the colorway, but when don’t right you get creations such as what is pictured above. Head over to Sneaerfiles for the detail pic, especially the back of the sneaker.


On Sale: Hello Kitty ASICS Sneakers Still On Sale

(yup, you can still get a pair if you want it)

(yes that is Stacey Dash and yes she got a pair of thema few pair lol)

For $145.99 you can have a Hello Kitty on your feet. They had a few different colorways but the only one left is the ones pictured above. Not allot of sizes left so if you are going to get them, then get your credit card out.

Hello Kitty teams up with ASICS for an excitingly cool very special Limited Edition Gel-Lyte III sneaker that will take your breath away. Be the first to own this exclusive shoe featuring a Hello Kitty face with dollar signs in eye-catching black and gold. Only available on Sanrio.com and NY. Free ASICS tote bag with each purchase!

Hurry up cause time is running out. Head over to Sanrio for more.


Diggin In The Sneaker Crates: Half Naked Goodness Has Hit The Net

Playboy Hot Chicks in Hot Kicks

(nobody is liking the model, but loving the sneakers lol WTF???)

Only on the internet can you have a debate like that. Remember when these pics came out? The comments on KicksOnFire and NiceKicks alone was crazy (and they weren’t the only sites that posted the pics). For me the model looks just fine, but I am guessing that the guys (and some women) wanted a model with more… something?

I think that maybe it was the clothes (or non-clothes) in the picture. Or maybe it was the angles the shot was taken. All I know is that the shots that suggested sex and womanhood did better than the half naked woman who is seemingly wearing sneakers.

I know one thing though… It would have been nice to  see some women in this who had some more curves. Where my full figured women at?

Just digging in the sneaker crates… March 29 2009


Hey what’s this? Nike Air Max 97 and Kobe Mamba Fusion?

(looks interesting)


Copper Penny… SneakGeekz done it again

(I love the concept… not sure about the look)

That copper Penny foamposite is going to be one hot ass sneaker when it releases. I expect khaki sales to run a muck when these come out… I mean what else will go with them? Expect some famous person to wear them try to teach people how to do it (or how not to do it… depending on the outfit).

Whatever… these are collectibles for sure. Maybe you can frame them when your not wearing them (by the way, did I tell you guys that I am going to make a frame for my Air Yeezy’s I won from Nicekicks?)

Thanks to Sneak Geeks.comfor the video


Customized Desktop: Neon Green

(my desktop looks WAY better than yours)

I know I have been talking about desktop customization (skinning as it is called, for short) for more than a year now. I have been working, on my own no less, on a skin for the desktop that I think sneaker (and shoe) lovers will love.

For example, how about a skin that totally matches a BRED colorway OR a maybe match that Bespoke from _MAJOR_

Anyway, here is another desktop using a picture from the SneakerPimp’s Flickr group. Don’t know who put it up but thank you!

I am also using WindowBlinds for the taskbar, start panel and windows. The transparent clock with the CPU meter and RAM meter is SysMetrix. Yahoo Widgets are on the side including NY weather, and CursorXP for windows 2000 and XP systems.

Hmmmm… Maybe I should start a sneaker and shoe group on Flickr


Infrared Vs. Varsity Red = Which Is The True Classic AJ6

Air Jordan 6 Black Varsity Red  Retro

And just when you thought you could shout to the heavens above that the Air Jordan VI in the Bulls colorway was going to be released, they give us shocking news: the AJ VI will not be infrared but varsity red.

“So what?”,  says some… “dude, what the hell?”, says others… Make no mistake though, according to those who have picked up the pair of kicks early, varsity red is brighter than infrared.

Expect a full report on what was said by the sneakernets, any videos,  and lots of opinions and pics when the sneaker is about to release.

There is a video out from SneakGeekz so take a look


Diggin In The Sneaker Crates (shoe edition): The FitFlop Aurelia Gladiator Sandal

The FitFlop Aurelia Gladiator Sandal

(The FitFlop Aurelia Gladiator Sandal looks pretty good)

An interesting (to say the least) sandal for the adventurous lady looking for a new look. First seen on the Life Files on August of 2008 (so you may just as well assume that the sandal is sold out by now… in case you wanted it)

Just digging in those sneaker crates… August 25 2009


Sooooo… does more detail pictures of the Air Jordan 2010 convince you?

(hmmmm… this is gonna be a interesting releases come February)


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