The Life and Culture of Kicks

Fashion

and1 Downtime at finishLine… now on super sale

(white and red is looking good)

You know I love to browse the interwebs to see whats on sale and what looks good/interesting/fair/ugly and I came across these “nike free” looking and1 kicks.

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Can’t be mad at them though, I actually think they look ok. And for 50 bucks, you can’t go too wrong.

Currently on FinishLine RIGHT HERE and they have a nice spread of sizes left depending on the colorway you want.


Another Jezign Pic… shouldn’t you give Jezign a chance?

(so far, so good with these kicks)

I cant complain too much about the Jezign sneakers. It definitely a fashion sneaker, not a comfort one, but it is comfortable considering that there is a 9 volt battery in the tongue.

Full review coming soon on the main site when it opens. In the mean time, I will be posting more pics, pics of the sneaker “in the wild” and maybe create a couple of wallpapers to boot.

Still haven’t decided whether or not I should get the Night Eagle (the basketball version) of these kicks, but if I get them, yall will be the first to know.


Air Max 2010 AIR ATTACK – volt/volt on volt… still on sale yall so when you getting them?

(seriously, even Rihanna got them)

Ok, its not my style so I wouldn’t get them, but there is something very nice about them that is for sure. Maybe its the details the sneaker has that gives it the shadow play necessary to look good even in a solid colorway.

Whatever the reason they look good and extremely bold, the bottom line is that it can work as a fashion look if that is what you are looking for.

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You can get them RIGHT HERE at NikeStore.com for $160


Jezign Bubble Cloud… should people have given them a real shot?

(you know these are actually pretty nice

Review coming soon for these kicks. I will admit I didn’t wear them as much as I should have in order to really give them a full review, but I will be doing so shortly.

I have to admit though that these kicks are not made for comfort as much as made for coolness points and being fashion forward. I still want to give them a little more wear and tear before I give my final say, but so far I have to say that they are some pretty cool kicks.

Wouldn’t go for long walks with them though…

More info, check out Jezign website RIGHT HERE


Hey, don’t forget about Nicholas Kirkwood

(if you buy 10 of these kicks, you can get a small car)

Now that’s a nice lead in for the shoe that will most certainly knock onlookers on their feet. Its still on sale (maybe because the price is high enough to buy a laptop?) and if you want your look to go upscale and unique (cause how many people are gonna buy a 1000+ shoe?), maybe you want to take a look.

Currently on sale at Luisaviaroma.com RIGHT HERE.


Nine West Sydney

(hey sexy lady…)

Looks good without having to spend 500-1000+ dollars. Nine West got you covered. For $100 bucks you can have something for the beGrown_beSexy crowd without emptying your wallet to do it. You look nice and such and such (insert positive comment).

So you gonna get them? Head over to Nine West RIGHT HERE and take a look.


Air Jordan 5 TORO BRAVO in reflective

(reflectively amazing)

In my blurry pic that I hope comes out better when I take the shot later, you see the all glorous Toro Bravo. One of the more popular packs released way back when incuded the pair you see above as well as a mostly red brushed leather AJ5

It was a very unique pack to say the least. Count on a diggin in the sneaker crate review of them coming soon. More shots on the way also.

One thin I must say is that I am very impressed that years later the clear soles still are clear and have very little yellowing. Not sure how that came to be considering other kicks that never left the box are as yellow as hell… starting to think the box and the paper it came with may be the reason for this, but who knows.

Anybody else still have their Toro’s? How is your kicks doing?


Air Jordan 22 Omega Wallpaper…

(nice and yellow)

If I had to say one good thing about the Air Jordan 22… ok ok, other than the sneakers comfort level (very high)  and the ability to swap out cushioning pads (really nice)

So let me restate that – one of the best parts of the Air Jordan 22 was the sole. it looks so nice and it seemed like allot of thought went into it.  The best part is that not only does it look good, but it is very fuctional too.

So I thought to myself, it would make for a great wallpaper.

More to come, just thought I would give a taste


Air Jordan 23 in Black and Red… carbon jordan

(can you imagine if that was ACTUALLY carbon?)

I know I keep saying that I want to create this theme that matches some of my kicks, but I can’t help myself. This picture totally inspired me to make a matching cursor (using CursorFX from Stardock) and maybe do a couple more shots to make some wallpapers.

Anyway, just figured I post a shot. Think it would make a really nice wallpaper.


Nike RT1 High… still some left

(why were people hating on this sneaker?)

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I think there was a reason why Jay-Z was caught a few times wearing these kicks and that is because they are some good looking sneakers.

The reviews on this sneaker are pretty plentiful and most state how the sneaker is comfortable. It may be a sneaker you wish to check out, even if it came out a while ago. For more info click RIGHT HERE.


Diggin In The Sneaker Crates: Pony + PPG = Cars on Kicks????

(did anybody get these???)

As I go digging in those crates, posts from the past many years from as many sneaker and shoe sites possible (including my own), I find these gems. I remeber when i first saw it and I thought to myself that this is a great idea but I wasn’t sure how people would recieve it though. I am not sure if it sold out or not, but I do remeber it taking a while to get off the shelves in NYC (not to mention that it was still avaiavle online in most places).

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Personally I wanted to get a pair. I liked the idea, the look of the “paint” and the style as a whole. Holding it in my hands the sneaker looked REAL crisp.

I haven’t seen it applied to any other sneaker since, unless I somehow missed it. I was hoping that they try it out again for other designs, special editions and so forth but sadly it hasn’t happened.

If you collect kicks as something of a history of what was going on in the industry as wellas in culutre, lets hope you have these because it most certainly was an interesting look.

Just diggin in the sneaker crates… April 2008 on Sneakers and Shoes


The Slipper – FlipFlop Movement Continues… Jordan Camp Slide

(because flip flops are the wave of the future)

I have pretty much given up on trying to criticize the flip flop out of exestance and I have actually stopped laughing at people who wear them with socks on.

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I Give Up

Apparently flop-flops are here to stay and to be worn on the subway, on the way to school, and so forth. It just not for the pool or the beach anymore. People are wearing them as if they are sneakers or shoes.

Just keep in mind that flip flops and slippers are shown to hurt your feet after constant wear, so be careful with the daily use of them.

You can get these RIGHT HERE at NikeStore.com if you want a very plain, all black slide


Nike… please fix the Nike Boot bubble bursting issue

(POP)

I know most footwear isn’t really meant to last more than 6 months of use, but sheeeesh. I have had literally 5 Nike boots over a 2 year period. They shouldn’t be busting like this. I know I weight 250 pounds but seriously?

Make no mistake, there WILL be a video review of these kicks. I will try to be kind (they are the most comfortable waterproof boot I have ever worn), but going through 5 pair of them in 2 years is just a little too high of a turn over rate.

In NYC these are still a very popular boot.  I suspect they still will be for a while, but man oh man, I do wonder if other people are going though the same things I am.

More on this soon…


N.Y.L.A. Women’s Mariah Bootie…

(plaid is back baby)

Wow… this is great although admittingly not for everyone. Luckily for yall they have 2 different flavors.

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The price is right though at less than 90 bucks. You can get them RIGHT HERE.


BCBGeneration – Minska Shoe Bootie

(what’s a shoe bootie??? LOL)

Its just a really nice looking “shoe boot” that probably isn’t much of a boot, but passes as a shoe. Price cut in half (almost) and you can get them RIGHT HERE.

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Not bad for 50+ bucks.


Clarks Desert Boot Camel Suede…. smoooooooth

(sexy Clarks separate boys from men)

Don’t have anything to say, just wanted to point out that these are on sale… and with the Euro going through all its drama, the price isn’t anywhere near as bad as it used to be only a few months ago.

Check out the other pics and get more in for RIGHT HERE at AllikeStore.com


Guess what’s on sale… Asics GT-II at ALLIKE.com

(this is nice!!! take advantage of it peoples)

While browsing the web to populate my new website with buttloads of crap stuff , I found this wonderful pair of kicks on sale…. and I mean on SALE sale. We are talking about 50% off.

The sizes are limited so if your going to get them, get them now RIGHT HERE


Carvela Women’s Airtight High Platform

(only one size left)

Not for nothing… just figure I would post it since its been on my hard drive for a minute. They got one size left RIGHT HERE at EndLess.com

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If anything, if you wanted them, maybe you can check out eBay for them (or Overstock.com auction site too).


Nike Air Max 24-7 IN Neon

(so sweet!)

I feel like such a big dummee for not being able to find these on sale somewhere online where I usually get stuff… just for it to be on the NikeStore.com website RIGHT HERE. They could have been in the house already.

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I’ll admit though I only want to get one of these (trying to stay on a budget this year… and next) but I like 3 of the 24-7 so far – the neons, the chili, and that 24-7 Air Attack with all reflective 3M material. Man… for a guy who doesn’t want to spend 1G on sneakers that will hardly get worn, I am sure trying to find ways to still spend the money (I will admit, I will be wearing the 4-7′s and the 2010 because they are to comfortable not to wear them all the time).

For detailed shots check out below… pretty sure the slide show is enough but just in case lol


Y-3 – Shizuka HIGH SNEAKERS at Luisaviaroma

(what IS that on the side of the sneaker?)

So ummmm… here you go. Looks different in these kicks right here that is for sure.

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You can get them RIGHT HERE.


adidas ORIGINALS by Fafi – adidas ZX

(and who is this Fafi anyway?)

Not too sure about the look of these but upon further look at the art detail makes me think I would get them just to have a beautiful girl on my foot.

Ahhhh yeas, beautiful women waiting at my feet

Details:

  • Round toe with rubber lip
  • Sky blue and small suede eyelets with lilac laces
  • Logo and Fafi signature tag on tongue
  • Lilac suede cut outs with multicolour customised fafi lining on sides
  • Reinforced plastic and mesh upper
  • White rubber sole
  • COME UP SMALL ACROSS FRONT, FOR ADDED COMFORT PLEASE BE ADVISED TO ORDER A HALF SIZE UP
  • Textured logoed tread
  • 100%CALFSKIN

How nice. Never heard of a sneaker made up 100% calfskin… in fact I am rather sure this ISN’T 100% calfskin, but who knows, maybe it is LOL

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Visit Fafi website RIGHT HERE if you want to know more about the artist. Want the kicks? You can get them RIGHT HERE at Luisaviaroma.com

By the way, Fafi has made a bunch of kicks for adidas so if you don’t like these you should give the others a look.


Total Reflection – Nike Air Attack Pack 24-7

(I just can’t help myself)

Don’t have much to say that hasn’t been said before. If you want them you can get them RIGHT HERE at NikeStore.com and Eastbay.com as well.

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These things would probably blind drivers to the fact that you are in front of them instead of just seeing you .


I Love Sandals – Georgina Goodman LOVE FLATS

(Ummm… really???)

This is one of those times where I just have nothing to say. Yeah it happens. If you want a sandal that lets everybody know you love them then click RIGHT HERE to buy them.

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The sizes seem limited though but I am sure its sort of one size fits many with this one. 100% calfskin makes this thing happen for your feet.


beGrown… beSexy WOMEN: Nicholas Kirkwood – Elastic Back Zip Sandals – LUISAVIAROMA

(only for the ladies who can pull these off)

Nice tones of brown and shimmery iron on this shoe. A great way to show off your toes and still be in heels. Don’t expect this shoe to be all leather though even at its 800+ dollar price because it is made of 40% leather and the rest is elastic… really expensive elastic.

Oh and don’t get m started on the suggested matching items… one of which is over 14 grand… but if you got the money then it may not bother you at all. Besides, sometimes its expensive to look good I guess.

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If you want them and don’t mind the price, then you can get them RIGHT HERE at LUISAVIAROMA


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