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What’s the story on the takedown of OnSmash?

OnSmash - what happened

[say whaaaaa????]

 

Don’t know what happened here, but when I know, I will definaitly be commenting on it. Stay tuned. More posts coming your way this evening!

 


So did you get your Air Force 1 Foamposite?

Air Force Foamposite 1

[nikestore still has them RIGHT NOW]

 

If you want them, then head over to NieStore because they are still available. I am sort of surprised since there was so much love for them on the sneakernets. Maybe it was the price that got people a little shook… who knows. If you want them head over HERE.

 


Michael Jordan’s Response To Lebron James What Should I Do Commercial… awww snap

Michael Jordan's Response To Lebron James What Should I Do Commercial -02

[watch the video below]

Ok, ok… is actually NOT a responce from MJ himself, but a very clever fan made video. The sound bites come from a MJ commercial (I am sure some of you reconize it) from way back when and long before LJ came out with his.

So far the video has 600,000 plus views and its only been up since the begining of the Thanksgiving weekend from what I see. I am sure once everybody comes back from their stuffing break, they are going to want to see this one.

Kinda instpiring actually. What you see as a guy who has a “gift” is actually a guy who works VERY hard to make it look easy.

 


Preview of new site… I swear I spend way too much time on this stuff

(hmmmm… delicious)

When life hands you lemons, you make lemonade… and then make it so well that other people want it too. SneakersAndShoes.com main site coming soon (why? because there is just too much stuff to cover just to keep it all here lol)


Blurry Goodness – Nike Foamposite “Eggplant” Soles

Its blurry but it’s still good. Just felt like posting it for no reason what so ever other than its icey goodness.


Any Chance in Getting This Colorway? Air Jordan 2010

[colorway by BP]

I think it would be VERY nice of Brand Jordan to come up with these colorways. The white and grey with black is the vest but I wouldn’t mind that all white with just some hints of columbia blue… hmmmmm. mouth watering.

Can you imagine actually playing ball in these?


The Cole Haan Air Devyn Rainboot

(yuk)

These do not look pretty at all to me but for some reason I see MAAAAADDDD women wearing these type of boots. So if you are goning to wear them, why not get Nike Air technology in them? I keep hearing that Cole Haan are some very comfortable shoes (especially for woemn who want to wear those high heels)  so for those who want to wear big rubber boots this should be a no brainer.

On top of this the price has been marked down to $89.99 and you can get it at the Cole Haan website RIGHT HERE.

Yes, they are waterproof LOL

Details:

Extra dry style: our playful pairing of rubber waterproof protection and signature chic to keep the elements out and comfort in, decorated with Cole Haan black patent logo ornament.

  • Crafted in plumeria rubber
  • Concealed NIKE AIR Technology for coveted cushioning and maximum support
  • Fully lined in soft jersey
  • Fully padded fabric sock lining
  • Comfortable rubber sole for long wear
  • Source: Cole Haan

    Plus you can get TOTALLY matching tote RIGHT HERE as well. And then while your at it get a pair of matching shoes because who walks around in rubber boots all day long?


    On Sale: ASICS Procourt – AR Sneakers at LUISAVIAROMA

    (interesting…)

    Not much to say here. You want it? HERE it is…. but it will cost youuuuuu ($215 USD)


    On Sale: adidas Originals By ORIGINALS – METALLIC CALFSKIN High Tops

    (silver and gold is a good look… and its not even Christmas)

    Man, I can’t get enough of LUISAVIAROMA.com

    You can get these for $284 dollars. I can imagine seeing these being worn by someone in Williamsburg riding a skateboard in the subway… seriously… because I have. You can buy these HERE if you want them. be Original.


    HEY… you a Boxer? You Like adidas Originals? Here you go… LACE BOXING BOOT SNEAKERS

    (yes, this is a mens boot)

    So you are a boxer you say? FANTABULOUS because I have a boot by ORIGINALS from adidas that will knock you off your feet (especially when you realize you will pay 300+ dollars for it).

    Now that is a boot. They don’t come out until March of 2010 so you have a few weeks more to save up to be truly original. Not sure about the flowery details for a guy shoe/boot/sneaker (whatever the hell this is) but I think a guy can rock this if his fashion balls are big enough.

    Of course you can get them at my favorite site to look for the most interesting footwear HERE at luisaviaroma.com for $303 dollars. THEY DON’T COME OUT TILL MARCH 2010 so start saving if you want them.


    ADIDAS Originals BY ORIGINALS – Multicolor Wing Sneakers @ LUISAVIAROMA

    (not my style but its still noteworthy)

    So do you think you have what it takes to wear wings on your feet? I dare you to skateboard in these bad boys lol

    And yes, Luisaviaroma strikes again…. get them HERE  for $340 if you wish.


    On Sale: adidas ORIGINALS – MULTICOLOR Calf High Metro Attitude at LUISAVIAROMA

    (I post this because I care…)

    Looking for a multicolor Metro with attitude? Then its a done deal cause here it is. Why wait when you can have this for 170 bucks? More info HERE.


    One day… Brand Jordan will retro the AJ2009 and this is what it should look like…

    (wish it was real)

    Brand jordan won’t be coming out with new colorways of the Air Jordan 2009 anytime soon, but if they do, please do the classic colorways like what 1and12 photoshopped right here.

    I peeped this from the NikeTalk thread HERE >> Nike Talk> Sneaker Art> ~~~Photoshop Contest 2009 vol.2~~~congrats sthebest!


    beGrown… beSexy MEN: CLOSED – Quilted Calf Suede Sneakers @ LUISAVIAROMA

    (for gentlemen only)

    Guys get your grown wieght up! You can’t only have sneakers in your closet. there has got to be some freakin shoes up in there, right? What? You don’t have a pair or your last pair only works with a suit? Not to worry, you now can get these and feel good knowing that the brand name you are buying probably has no reconition BUT is still a solid looking casual sneaker (that looks like a shoe)

    $342 dollars is the price and you can get them HERE.


    On Sale: adidas ORIGINALS – Printed Calf High Metro Attitude

    (the details on this sneaker are pretty nice)

    As per the usual, there are no details about this pair of kick on the LUISAVIAROMA but a nice search on Google… well actually that didn’t work either lol

    Anyway the point is that if you want to be a little original yourself, you may want to hop over to the site HERE and pick up a pair, but it will cost you $227 bucks to do it. While you are there, check out the adidas Originals category HERE. They currently have like 4 pairs of kicks, 3 of them are just different colorways of the ones above.


    Huxtable Nike Dunks @ BNYConline now

    (wish they didn’t have the white background though…)

    I may actually get these. I doubt anyone will get them even though they are a perfect match to the sweater king of the family sitcom. i sort of wish that they had a little LESS whait for the background but I would still feel comfortable in them.

    Represent the whole Cosby Show movement and the many things that show did. Lots of history here. For those who feel like this sneaker means something, you can get them HERE at BNYConline.

    Info from NikeTalk


    beGrown… beSexy WOMEN: Cole Haan Air Sandra Bootie

    (and the price has been cut!!!)

    You can get  these for $165.95 and that is not a bad price considering that these are the only high heels I know of that use technology that sneakers usually use for comfort. These things actually have a Nike Air unit in them for comfort! Think about that ladies when your walking around town in pain in the other heels you purchase just to look hot.

    Here are some details:

  • Crafted in dark chocolate suede
  • Coveted comfort in NIKE AIR Technology with maximum support
  • Side zip for easy fit
  • Fully leather lined
  • Fully padded leather sock lining
  • Stained leather sole
  • 4″ stacked leather heel
  • You can purchase them at the Cole Haan website HERE. From what I hear from the ladies, its worth the purchase. They used to be $248, but now they are almost half off.


    On Sale: Augusta – Horse Cordovan Leather Lace-Up at LUISAVIAROMA

    (gently used boots anyone… FOR OVER 2 LARGE???)

    That’s right folks!!! You can get you foot in these boots for a classy price of $2,150 bucks. I just made a post about womens shoes being way more expensive than mens anything and then these things show up in my search for kicks.

    For those who are adventurous, have the money, want to be exclusive and wear pricey stuff, and probably just don’t care if it costs an arm and a leg to put a boot on your feet foot (because you paid with a leg to get them) then this is your shoe right here.

    Want more info? Then head over to Luisaviaroma by clicking HERE.

    (Luisaviaroma doesn’t seem to like to have too much info on is shoes for some reason… maybe because if you going to spend that much, you must know what your getting LOL)


    On Sale: Chloe – Wrap Up Cross Over Sandals

    (ladies, you think you can work this?)

    For the mere price of 735 dollars (again, guys, can you really complain about 200 dollar sneakers and 350 dollar shoes?), you can get your feet in these. Don’t expect to see too many people in these cause that price is in that killer range.

    If you want to find out more, just click HERE. Remember to have your significant other to around to see what you are suggesting they should buy.


    Would You Get These? RICK OWENS – Laceless Side Flap Sneakers for… $1235.00

    (you have to ask yourself… is it worth it?)

    (and its all for you ladies)


    OG Air Carnivore… in puple and black??? No way!

    (ok seriously… is this the real deal?)

    Ok you guys, listen up cause I got a problem right now. I have a pair of these original release Air Carnivores but here is the problem… there are no pictures of the Air Carnivore in this colorway ANYWHERE online.

    Yup. If you are looking at these kicks right now, then it is the first time you have seen it in this colorway since its release.

    But here is the problem… and some of yall might be mad at me for even asking but here it goes; are these real or fake?

    Got them from a franchise store (not sure if it was Footlocker, Dr Jays, or what…) and they have all the tags and junk but the fact that there are no pictures of these in this colorway NOR does anyone even MENTION this colorway in any of the Air Carnivore posts… man its got me thinking twice, no thrice, about these kicks being real.

    Hands down though, this is the best freakin colorway of the original 3 that were made. More pics coming up and will be featured on the main site.


    Puma Bode on a hardwood floor

    (its got stars)


    On Sale: Alegra Air Sandal at Cole Haan

    (and speaking of having Nike Air in a high heel shoe…)

    I have known about Cole Haan since last year around May of 2009. even since then I have been following them and asking the ladies on Twitter and elsewhere on the inter-shoe-nets about it and its always been positive. Comfort in a pair of kicks that are for formal events, work  and so forth just are hard to come by. Luckily some companies are realizing that adults who work also want footwear that is comfortable.

    So now we have air technology in heels.

    Make no mistake, if you see these somewhere you should at least give them a shot and try them on. Walk in them for a bit and see if you like. If you already know you like them, you can buy them on the Cole Haan website (or Zappos) right HERE.


    On Sale: PUMA – Sergio Rossi now at LUISAVIAROMA

    (yeah I know it came out a while ago lol)

    You want a sneaker that is also a shoe? A high heel shoe that doesn’t look like a reject from the Air Jordan  design team like THIS? Well, at least Puma is addressing your desires (and Cole Haan is too… I hear they are some very comfortable high heel shoes).

    For a simple price of $756 dollars PAUSE… you can get your hands (feet) on these. Make no mistake, you will look good AND you will probably be the only person wearing them because the price of admission is rather high.

    On sale right now at Luis Aviaroma (click HERE)


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