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Hey ladies! Get Your Jordan Deluxe Travel Bag!!!

Jordan Women’s Deluxe Travel Bag – Dark Cinder- Eastbay

Jordan Womens’ Deluxe Travel Bag

 Price: 69.99

 

 This looks pretty good. I will admit that I can see someone with this bag. It matches a sneaker that has come out for women so I guess if your going for the match, then here you go.

Here is the description snatched from Eastbay:

 The Jordan Deluxe Travel Bag offers plenty of storage for those on the go. A tough, synthetic leather exterior with nylon lining holds essentials in a large main compartment. A hidden zippered pocket and attached coin purse hold valuables or small items. Front snap-close pocket, embroidery on side panel and attached Jumpman key fob.

What is a key fob? I wonder if he will make this in a leather or croc? I can see this in a croc, I guess. Well, this is a good look for the ladies and I think guys will appreciate the fact that Jordan is all over the bag.  Ladies, now guys will think your cool!!!


The Playoffs: Air Jordan Retro 8… oh and the AJ 15 Lasered too

Air Jordan Mens Retro 8 :: Finishline

 Air Jordan Mens Retro 8… THE PLAYOFFS

Price: 139.99

Not allot of sizes left on Finishline

WOW it been a long time right guys? I know I should have posted more often but my time was soooo limited (and still is for another few days), but I couldn’t let this one slide.

I should have bought this. I really should have bought this. I knew about it coming out since early last month. Now they only have like 4 or 5 different sizes left and none of them are my size. I suspect that either today or sometime after Christmas that I will be seeing this sneaker all over the place if they can sell out before 2 o’clock.

On Sneakerfiles, they were talking about how sneaker stores and such were giving out reservations… RESERVATIONS!!!

OH AND BY THE WAY (more…)


On Sale: Puma – LEVITATION N

Puma Store Product – LEVITATION N

Puma - LEVITATION N

 Price: 77.oo (was 110.00)

This is pretty cool looking sneaker. Part of the motorsport section of the Puma Collection on sale online. I seen these a long time ago (is a month and a half a long time) and i should have gotten them then. These are very smooth and refined in my opinion. For me and my feet thought, when it comes to Puma I usually have to buy a size bigger.

Too bad cause the only sizes left are between 10 and 11. There is another color available but I think the brown ones are the best.


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.


I’m Impressed: The Supra Denim Skytops and Limited Edition Supra Muska Skytop

Supra Denim Skytops at SneakerFiles.com

Supra Denim Skytops as seen on Sneakerfiles

Not bad at all!!!

These Converse slash Pro-ked souls on a suped up top is very impressive. I think its hard to reinvent the sneaker but it looks like Skytop is doing it. I think this look as actually very grown and sexy; Casual while still representing a smooth comfort level. Clearly this is an great urban casual look. What doesn’t this go with?

And speaking of a good look:
Limited Edition Supra Muska Skytop Gold

 The people who comment on Sneakerfiles give this sneaker the thumbs up too. While i think it will be WAY harder to try to match a bright gold sneaker, it still looks good at least on its own.

The denim one will come out in 2 weeks while the gold one has already come out.


Nike Air Force 1 Charles Barkley Collection From Sneaker Files

Nike Air Force 1 Charles Barkley Collection – Sneaker Files – Air Jordan – Nike Air Force One – SB – Release Dates and Information

 Nike Air Force ONE x Sir Charles Olympics

SOOOO HOT!!!

I tried to follow up on when these and the other Sir Charles and Air Force Ones are coming out but I just forgot. I believe these came out already. I have not seen them in regular stores so it probably a limited release.

Well, there are a few more coming out for the rest of the year. They look cool but they just don’t get as good as this one right here. (Well… maybe the Air Force 1 Low SPRM MCO CB coming out in Dec 22… very grown AND sexy.)


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.


Charles Barkley Alpha Force 1 Mid Part II – 11-10-07

Charles Barkley x Alpha Force

I just love these sneakers!!!

You got to take a look at some of the newer pictures on Sneakerfiles too. The whole design of the sneaker is hot and you have to love the “shine” at the soul of the sneaker.

While I am not too sure about buying them on eBay, the bottom line is that they are available at a few places.

The actual release day, according to Nicekicks.com, is 11/10/07 . That is a few days from now.

Now you may be shocked at the cost… 250 dollars. So if you end up getting for less and the wrong product code is on them, you just been had.

Most comments on this sneaker are positive from the community which does say something about the style and love for the idea. Are they comfortable? Who knows. Are they collectibles? HELL TO THE YES.

 I have no idea where they will be available. I know I can’t get them considering my incredible want for the Foamposite One Black and Cactus (200 dollars). Plus, my feet don’t look too good in high tops. I have the canvas Vandals and I feel like 2 boats are on my feet.

Mad props to the people who get these Barkleys.


Nike… and Room Socks

Nike Room Sock

Yes… you too can get the Nike Room Sock!!!

I think I know what I’m gonna get my mom!!! She will like this.


Auburn Charles Barkley Air Force Ones at NiceKicks

“Auburn” Charles Barkley Air Force Ones at NikeKicks.com

 “Auburn” Charles Barkley Air Force Ones

Out of all of them, I think this is the best.

 Nicekicks has provided the internet and sneaker fiends with a whole bunch of pictures of the ones above as well as 3 other Barkley Air Force Ones that is set to release this weekend of the 27th.

Mad shots and mad comments on this release. Prices range from 126 to 200 dollars. I’ll admit I have been wanting some brown sneakers… but the white, blue and gold is just too hot.


Get a Timberland Boot… with a Timberland Watch

 So once you have bought this:

Timberland Premium Mayan Tattoo Buckthorn Nubuck at FootAction

on FootAction for 144.99 you can buy this:

 Timberland Men’s 135 Watch on FootAction

…for 134.99. Yup a Timberland 135 Watch

 If Rocawear can make watches, why not Timberland? So here we have a full line of watches from the maker of Tims. What I wonder is if the watches are as rugged as as the boots (and now even Timberland casual shoes and sneakers)??? (more…)


Maybe You Will Like This For Halloween

 Monty Python Rabbit with Pointy Teeth Slippers

For those who wish to show off their toes!!!

Price: $38.00

 Just in time for Halloween. Its called the Monty Python Rabbit with Pointy Teeth Slippers and its a online only product. It fits sizes 8 – 13 and is wide for those who know they have wide feet. I think they are pretttttty cute and I might get me a pair…. or maybe my Mom. I don’t think my sister would like them, but who knows???

As odd as it may sound, these are grown AND sexy approved. You got to have a sense of humor.

:)


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.


Alife x Barneys Colabo: Alife Everybody High for Barneys

Alife Everybody High for Barneys | Nice Kicks – Air Force Ones, Air Jordans, Release Dates and sneaker news.

Alife x Barneys - Alife Everybody Mid

Price $160.00 at Barneys

Man… I am really liking what Alife is doing these days. I have spent way over my budget in sneaker this year and I haven’t bought anything that really represents what I call Urban Grown and Sexy. I have plenty of hood gear (I’m moving away from that… I’m just too old LOL) and even more of what I call urban casual (a more sophisticated urban aka hip hop… yeah urban is used to not say hip hop or black… but I think “urban” has grown some to move out of the confines of being another way of saying Black inspired), but I haven’t bought anything in the urban grown and sexy category.

Even though these are sneakers, they fit the bill. Can’t afford them this year (I have to get my foamposites), but next year I will have a pair of Alife sneakers (along with those Yo MTV Rap Pumas, old school Pro-Keds, some Italian shoes, a pair of Rockports… yes I have a big sneaker and casual shoe budget next year. I am hooking up my wardrobe cause I’m getting ready for war!)

A quote from Nicekicks.com:

These three pairs of Alife Everybody Highs are exclusive to Barneys New York and their Coop stores. The shoes feature “ALIFE” embossed all over the rich leather upper of the shoes similar to what we saw on the Alife x Puma First Rounds.

Source: Nicekicks.com

Very hot. Very cool.


Charles Barkley “Alpha Force” Air Force Ones | From Nice Kicks

Charles Barkley “Alpha Force” Air Force Ones | Nice Kicks – Air Force Ones, Air Jordans, Release Dates and sneaker news.

Ladies and Gentalmen… Nike Gives You Charles Barkley

ALPHA FORCE

Charles Barkley Alpha Force from Nicekicks and highsnobiety

No Release Date Given

 

This is one hot sneaker. its a classic and its the future. I can hang with this 2 ways – what I call urban casual and grown AND sexy.

High Snobiety also has a post on it too. Here is a quote:

“Starting at the bottom of the tongue, the horizontal strap is that of the Alpha Force II. One of the last Nike Force shoes that Barkley wore before being granted his own signature line. Going up the tongue, you will see lace holes at the top like that of the Air Force V – one of the most sturdy basketball shoes made to date. Lastly, at the top of the tongue is the circa 1990 “Air Force” logo with the basketball again from the early Air Force products that Barkley wore.”

Via Nice Kicks.

 

You have got to see the close up. Very nice indeed.

Sneakerfiles has a whole list of Charles Barkley Air Force One sneakers so take a look here and here.


From Complex || Cake-A-Holic Huh?

Complex Blog » Daily Swagger: Cake-A-Holic Huh?

Pro Keds is teaming up with a Japan’s Pacific Baseball Division for this Royal Plus model. We guess Damon finally got the memo that collaborating with anything Japanese will help you move some units. [Hypebeast via Zozo]

Well… I guess I have something more to say for my EPIC review on Pro-Keds sneakers (my first truely featured story… yeah me!!) .

Personally, I think Pro-Keds is making some real moves.  I may actually get a pair before the year ends (I need to start getting grown and sexy casual sneakers and footwear… I’m buying all these brash in your face sneakers… I need to sit down for a minute with that).


Kicks Rule Everything Around Me, its K.R.E.A.M.

Originally found this on Nicekicks, the video is a play off of Wu-Tang C.R.E.A.M. as well as Spike Lees “Do The Right Thing”

I like it. Its cool and its original while still relating to some of that sneaker history.

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I Know SOMEBODY Has To Be A Size 8

Men’s Air Jordan Retro 3 Flip Basketball Shoe

Jordan Flips

Price: 149.99

SIZE 8 ONLY CURRENTLY

 

I figured I post this. I saw it 2 days ago when they had more sizes… my bad. Very popular of the Retro Air Jordan III. Jay-Z was caught wearing them… Where are your Sean Carters Jay-Z??? Where are they? lol


On Sale: Air Jordan Spiz’ike Kings County

Finishline: Jordan Men’s Spizike Basketball Shoe

Air Jordan Spizike Kings County

Price: 174.99

Sizes 7.5-15

So far the most controversial pair of Spiz’ikes that are planned to come out. On that note, I say that they are collectibles. They are Spiz’ikes, they are representing Brooklyn, the whole 40 Acres and a Mule idea was born in Brooklyn, Do the Right Thing was set (and I think made… not sure) in Brooklyn, both Spike Lee and Micheal Jordan were born in Brooklyn, these are the most detailed Spizikes out of the whole group… I can’t think of anything else at the moment.

If your going to get these, I think you better hurry. Spizikes don’t last too long. In a few days (or less), you may not find your size at all.

(Oh and guess what? The True Blue Spizike are still available at Finishline to. Only 8 and 14 are left)

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Kings County Spizikes and Avirex – GRANDMASTER TEE

Drjays.com – Avirex – GRANDMASTER TEE – Urban Hip Hop Clothing

From Dr. Jays: Avirex Grandmaster

Price: 24.99

 

Well, if you were looking for something to go with you Air Jordan Spizike Kings County, well look no further. While the King Better Tee by aka Stash House is sold out has only xl size shirts left (I actually saw someone wearing it on the subway… he must have gotten that shirt really dirty), I think the Avirex Grandmaster tee is a better fit.

Take a look for yourself:

Air Jordan Kings County Spizikes

From Nice Kicks.com and Air Randy.com

(for more details, visit Nice Kicks.com… this thing has lasered patent leather!)

Ladies and gentelman… I think this sneaker will be the most sought after… so your going to need a shirt to go with it.

I have more matches to these sneaks coming soon.


On Drjays.com: Pro Keds – ROYAL SKYHAWK LEATHER

Drjays.com – Pro Keds – ROYAL SKYHAWK LEATHER – Urban Hip Hop Clothing

From Dr. jays: Pro Keds Royal Skyhawk

Price: 50.00

Current Size: 7.5 – 11, 13
Wow… I’m telling you, Pro Keds is really coming up. I think I was wrong earlier about Pro-Keds and Rocawear not being together. It would seem that there are some sneakers with the Rocawear label (although I am not sure if its for 2006-2007). Well, these pair right here amaze me. While my budget for sneakers is busted, I have to say I would really get these if I could.

Another sneaker I would get if I had anything to really go with it is the Royal Court Bomb Pop. Dame Dash is really trying to bring back the feeling of growing up in  the hood. I know you guys remember the ice cream truck coming around on those hot and not so hot days.

I am waiting for him to come out with “The Rooftop”.

For more (and bigger) pictures and details, visit Dr. jays.

Oh and I vote in favor of what Dr jays thinks is a great hook up for these sneaks:


Rocawear
UH HUH TEE
$24.00

Rocawear
CAPETOWN JEAN
$80.00 $43.99

 Approved.


New Jordan Spizike Cool Grey from Sneaker Files

New Jordan Spizike Cool Grey – Sneaker Files – Air Jordan – Nike Air Force One – SB – Release Dates and Information

Unrelease Cool Grey Air Jordan Spizike

Could it be that more Spizikes are coming out?

I read this from Sneakerfiles.com and NiceKicks.com that Jordan himself was wearing an yet unreleased (maybe never released… who knows) pair of Spizikes at Flight School.

With about 60+ comments on Sneakerfiles about the look of the sneaker, I have to say that allot of people have allot to say about the look.

The last one to be officially released that people have been talking about was the white and cement Spizikes (limited release in December). For a better look at what might be, click the link at the top of the page.

EDIT

They are coming out. Somewhere in the Fall of 2008. And while you gaze at the pictures online (cool grey is so cool), you may want to take a look at the video below too… it does look really nice. Now I have to try to fit this and those Fusion V’s in my budget… and damn, those Fusion III (3′s) are looking might good too.

Oh and as a BONUS video… more Spiz’ike action with some Carmines to boot:


Air Jordan 23 is the LAST Air Jordan!!! Interview with Gentry Humphrey of Jordan Brand

Gentry Humphrey of Jordan Brand Interview – Sneaker Files – Air Jordan – Nike Air Force One – SB – Release Dates and Information

Air Jordan 23 design is complete. A mix of Native American heritage and motorsports???

The Last Air Jordan??

 

Wow man, just wow. I got the news from Sneakerfiles.com and as you know, I have to add my comment to this. Lets start off with the retro movement and re-introducing sneakers that came out already.

xdannni (5 hours ago)

i love what he said on 8:12. belmonst.. now that retros are gone, your sneakers will be cherished even more. retros are just an abomination of the og’s. og’s will live on forever!!!!

Don’t know if I totally agree with that… (more…)


From geeksugar: Legend of Zelda Map Belt

Totally Geeky or Geek Chic? Legend of Zelda Map Belt | geeksugar – Technology, Gadgets, & How Tos.

You guys have got to see this. Not exactly hip hop or even fashionable…

BUT ITS STILL COOL!!!


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