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On Sale: Air Max Goadome Seamless

Nike Men’s Air Max Goadome Seamless
Black/Black – Eastbay

Air Max Goadome Seamless Hi

Price: 179.99

Eastbay still has plenty of sizes left even though this style has been out for a while. I have a pair and it held up well… until it got a hole in one of the air pockets. I still want to do a review of the sneaker (and the LeBron Soldier) but i can tell you this now; I AM MAD THAT THE AIR POCKET CRACKED. This sneaker is supposed to be a All Conditions Gear (ACG) type of boot. How is it that one winter of rain and snow make the air pocket crack???

Nevertheless, I still like the boot. It is very comfortable and I plan, since I have a hole in my current boots, to get another one. Even with the hole (and another one is forming on the other foot) the boot remains comfortable. I will hopefully return my current boot to Nike and when they return it, I will have 2 of them.

If you are looking for something rugged and comfortable, this is the boot to get. I wonder how Timberlan feels about the popularity of the Nike boot this winter?

Check out the other Goadome sneakers that Eastbay got on its website.


On Sale: Nike Women’s Glencoe Canvas Boot at Finishline

Finishline::Nike Women’s Glencoe Boot

 Nike Women’s Glencoe Canvas Boot at Finishline

Price: 49.98 USD

Sizes 6.5 – 10 Left

 Womens boots are on a roll this winter season (men too by the way). Nike (and Timberland… man I can’t wait to do my feature story on what Timberland is doing… I guess they are trying to get back some of the limited dollars that consumers spend on footwear… but back to the main topic) seems to be going all out in making fashion boots that may (or may not) have some actual function.

These sneaker-boot roll-downs look real comfortable. I have no idea how you would rock them ladies… maybe cause I aint a girl… but they look rockable.  There is another color available is you find this one not up to your color standards.


Super Sale: Nike Women’s Winter Hi 2 Boot on Finishline

Finishline::Nike Women’s Winter Hi 2 Boot

Nike Women’s Winter Hi 2 Boot at Finisline

Was 89.99 NOW 59.98

Sizes 6 – 12 Available Currently

Well the women who come to the site have told me that this is one of those hot boots from NIKE. I am beginning to see what they like in them. I can see this working well with many outfits I have been looking at to feature for my Fashion Fix 08 Christmas Edition (lol Christmas Edition??? Who comes up with this stuff???)

I am not sure about the other colors in this style. Black/Cerise/Myth is just too plain. The black is not dark enough and the red is not red enough. I just do not know where they Cerise is in this boot but I’ll bet its not Cerise enough.

The White/Ice blue/Silver is sort of in between when it comes to looks. For those who actually have winter with snow, these boots got the best look. They don’t have as much style as the ones pictured above, but they have that cool look and the colors work well with the fabrics that they use.

All boots are on sale at 60 USD and all of them have shearling lining with suede and leather (from the product description off of Finishline). I guess that should keep you warm.


On Sale: Rocawear Women’s Elle Boot

Rocawear Women’s Elle Boot – Finishline

Rocawear Women’s Elle Boot

Wow… I like this and I’m a guy!

Price: 79.99 (not allot of sizes left but it depends on the color)

This is a very cool looking boot like thing from Rocawear. Ladies you got to get this one. I think I would be very attracted to someone who was wearing this. I will admit though that you have to have the wardrobe to go with it. What that is, I don’t know.

They have some other colors too and they are just as good (even though the cost a little more)

Rocawear Women's Elle Boot Rocawear Women's Elle Boot

I really think Rocawear is going in the right direction with its designs. I wonder if Jay-Z is upset that he sold his controlling shares? I think out of all the “urban” aka hip hop styles, I think Rocawear has the most clout and best styles. It wasn’t always like that but now the line has clothing for those who want urban casual (for the grown AND sexy), urban sport and other categories instead of just urban “gangster” aka thugged out gear for the 16 to 24 set.

I said it before and I’ll say it again, the people who listened to Hip Hop and R and B back in the 80′s and 90′s are adults with kids now (some with grand kids) and there is a market for those who have their roots in black culture around urban surrounding who want a more grown up look and want to hear about more grown up topics.

The go to clubs to talk, they spend 1000 dollars just to go on a trip for the weekend and so forth… so make something for the grown and sexy set why don’t ya? I think these boot like things make the cut for urban casual.


On Sale: Pastry Women’s Marshmallow Boot

 Pastry Women’s Marshmallow Boot

 Pastry Women’s Marshmallow Boot

 Price: 119.99

Not allot of sizes left at Finishline Only 6 – 10 currently left.

 The Pastry sisters are at it again! While I am not sure what cake this could possibly be considering how the other sneakers in the pastry line actually look like what they represent, this still looks good.

I sort of looks like those boots that those celebrities wear… Ugg is the name I think. Well never mind that… it still has its own style. It also comes in other colors… flavors…  I find the dark chocolate the most cool. This is defiantly a grown AND sexy look for the adult female. I am sure other women will agree with me.


TIMBERLAND Year Of The Rat Boots

Timberland Hong Kong - Year of the Rat :: Courtesy of HybeBeast

If you like Timbos, the original 6 inch ones, then you might like this. I thought it was pretty interesting. I high class looking boot not meant in ANY WAY to be worn on a construction site or any other workplace where you might get them dirty… sort of like this lol

You will defiantly need to buy some clothes to go with this (or I would cause what I got mostly will go with earth tones, blues and black). I would suggest you go to Dr Jays website and pick… or maybe Demo.

Visit Hybebeast for more info about the Year of the Rat boots.


The Most POPULAR Boot in NYC – Nike Men’s Air Max Goadome

Nike Men’s Air Max Goadome – Black

Price: Ranges from 139.99 to 179.99

Nike Men’s Air Max Goadome - Black

Oh good lawd THEY ARE EVERYWHERE!!!!!

THESE FREAKIN BOOTS ARE FREAKIN ALL OVER THE PLACE! No Lie. TRUE STORY. I have lost count as to how many times I have seen this boot. I have yet to ever see anything close this year when to comes to these things. I was on the bus just 4 days ago and, including myself, there were 5 pairs. 3 of the ones pictured above and 2 of the seamless ones (that is the one I wear).

Nike Men’s Air Max Goadome Seamless Low- Black

There isn’t a day that goes by that I do not see these boots. Nike hit the jackpot with this one. Not only the highschoolers are wearing them (copy kats), the college set are wearing them and adults of all ages are wearing them. These shoes are a BIG HIT amongst the Police, UPS, Fed Ex, Security Guards, Construction Workers, Sanitation and MTA workers due to the fact that they are stupid comfortable. When you are on your feet all day doing whatever, you need something that really works well while at the same time fills the job requirements. Your feet hurt, you got corns growing, you hammer toe that didn’t bother you before you started working, now does… man you need something that has some cushioning while it actually will protect your foot against glass, gravel, rocks and other such junk.

These boots do the job. My feet are doing better and I am sure other people will agree that this is better than the Timbo workboot or the Sears work shoe.

Nike Boots LookBook at Complex

A few things Nike could do to just take over the planet with these boots:

  1. Actually state that the rubber is non-slip on oils and such and that it can protect you from hazards such as electrocution (like other work boots do)
  2. Make a OSHA approved steel toe version.
  3. Make a non-visible air version (for those who worry about puncturing the air pillows)
  4. STOP fronting on the fact that people have widths and orthopedic needs… if New Balance can do it, so can you.
  5. Would a Nike Shock version work for this? (Undecided on how that would look or how popular that would be)
  6. Nike Air Max 360 version??? lol
  7. Much like Timberlan did a collaberation with NYC Police and NYCT, maybe a Goamdome version with a NYC subway map on it.

Yes Nike, I know; these are not work boots. They are marketed toward the casual wearer. That’s fine… but I will bet you that a version that is more work boot like will also take over NYC.

Even with my criticisms, the Nike Air Goadome using full Air Max cushioning works so freakin well that it is literally the boot that has taken over NYC. I can say with many assurances that I will see this boot at least 10 times tomorrow AT LEAST. Not even the Air Jordan Aquas had so much penetration.

Get the different versions at Eastbay. Finishline has some more styles and if I find any other places with them, I’ll post it here.


Nike Men’s Air Max 90 Boot… why are they so freakin POPULAR???

Nike Men’s Air Max Focus Boot – Baroque Brown/Volt/Varsity Purple

Air MAX 90 BOOT from Eastbay

Price: 119.99

(Plenty of sizes and colorways to choose from on Eastbay and other sites as well.)

Other questions also arise such as why is it that Easybay calls these boots Air Max Focus? Then in the description explain that they are Air Max 90′s… or even worst the other colorways don’t mention Air Max 90 at all.

But that is not the focus here. The focus is why in the heck and all those who are hecked are these sneaker/boots so popular? Yesterday my post (Sneaker Freaker – AIR MAX 90 BOOT posted 05/05/07)  on the Air Max 90 boot seen on Sneaker Freaker was one of the top ten most popular post on my little blog here. I have no clue why it become so popular all of a sudden, but it did.

I have seen people around NYC wearing these sneaker/boots. Not too many but I have seen them. At first I though they were just Air Max 90′s, but then I realized the colorway was one I never seen before. Did a little research and behold; I discovered that there are a few more than nobody wearing these things.

Mostly I see highschool kids wearing them and out of the highschool kids that wear them they are mostly girls. Is it possible that this is a hit with the ladies but the men are just not goin’ there? I think I will have to wait until winter really kicks in to see.

Why don’t I like these sneaker/boots and the other ones that have come out? Because they just don’t work either way. They are obviously Air Max 90 but they don’t really look like boots. They look like high-tops, albeit really oddly shaped high-tops. It sort of destroys the classic look of the sneaker and adds a weird high-top slash boot look to it.

 Air Max 90 Boot - Air Max Focus?

I will admit that there is a attraction about them. Some of the colorways are pretty interesting and could work even on my large feet. I also never tried one on so I do not know how comfortable they are either. But even with all of that said,  over all they are just ok. 119.99 dollars is allot for a just ok Air Max classic.

 


No Words: Nike Women’s Vandal Venti Boot

Nike Women’s Vandal Venti Boot – Finishline

Nike Women’s Vandal Venti Boot - Finishline

No words… I have no words… You need to see the bigger picture at Finishline. I would love to find out if this sneaker/boot is selling well.

Hell, I wanna see someone in it.


On Sale: Pastry Women’s Fab Cookie Boot at Finishline

Pastry Women’s Fab Cookie Boot at Finishline

Pastry Women’s Fab Cookie Boot at Finishline

Price: 69.99

They have a ‘chocolate‘ one too if you wish. Some say chocolate is an aphrodisiac or something like that. Not sure about how it will work on your feet though.

I don’t know about these… I wish I could see them for myself. The Double Chocolate Chip ones look rather good though. Maybe I can find these at the Finishline on Fulton Street in BK. they always have some cool sneaks that don’t seem to show up in other places.

I hope the pastry sisters make it, I like some of their work so far but the market is getting crazy crowded. Is there room for a womens only sneaker that doesn’t have the word Nike on it?


Nike x Hasbro Transformers Sneaker Pack Actually Coming Out

Sneakerfiles.com::Nike x Transformers Pack Releasing November 3rd

Nike x Transformers Pack Releasing November 3rd

Pic from Sneakerfiles and The Freshness

 

Well it doesn’t look the the original shots that were flying around the interwebz, but its still looks cool (not as cool but cool). You have the Air Max Boot (people seem to like the Air Max boot… I am not too fond of it, but props to those who put them on), Air Huarache classic, and the Air Trainer III. Picture on Sneakerfiles (and the Freshness Mag)

The best looking ones to me are defiantly the Air Trainer III. I think the Huarache could have looked WAY better (maybe its the laces?). And the Air Boot… I think I already said what I think about that lol

But its all good. They all still look great and any one or the whole collection is defiantly a collectible. Don’t miss it like you missed the Back to School Pack. lol


On Sale: Timberland Women’s Keyhole Wedge on Eastbay

Timberland Women’s Keyhole Wedge
Baked Illuminated – Eastbay

Timberland Women’s Keyhole Wedge on Eastbay

WOW HOT!!!

Price: 109.99

Sizes: 5-11

Now this is a really sexy shoe for the ladies. I don’t know who is getting this for Christmas, but someone is. They even got a “chocolate” color too. Man this is sweet. If I saw some fine lady in this, I would go crazy!

The Timberland Keyhole Wedge is a uniquely feminine shoe with a 3.5″ heel, taking you to new heights. The upper is made of genuine leather and features a ribbon tie closure. The lining and outsole are both manmade fabrics.

Source: Eastbay

 

Knock yourselves out ladies! Get this one.


Footaction USA – Jordan Men’s 2 Clean

Footaction USA Jordan Men’s 2 Clean

The Jordan 2 Clean boot (from the sit: its motorcycle racing inspired) is now on sale at FootAction. From sizes 7 to 15 and the sale cost is 79.99

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Sneaker Freaker – AIR MAX 90 BOOT

Sneaker Freaker – AIR MAX 90 BOOT

 

If you have some love affair with Air Max 90 and feel the need to have a boot, then your in luck. Sneaker Freaker (aka SNKR FRKR) has exposed some really interesting colorways for this style.

I personally like the ones above, but the other ones pictured in the article aslo have some flavor, especially the dark brown.

Also, the related article for this post look interesting too, you should check them out… especially the AIR MAX 87 ‘SPECKLES”:

NIKE AIR CMYK PACK
AIR MAX 90 BOOT
WOMENS’ AM90 ‘AZTECA’ EDITION
AIR MAX 1 – 3 NEW RELEASES
AIR MAX 90 – ST. PATRICK’S DAY
ONE TIME ONLY AIR MAX – CLERKS PACK
AIR MAX 90 DELUXE (HUF)
SHUTTLEMAX – KIDROBOT
AIR MAX 90 ‘SIZE?’
AIR MAX 87 ‘SPECKLES’
AIRMAXATTACKS :: AFTERMATH
APOCALYPSE AIR
NIKE FREE


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