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Reebok Easy Tone keeps on growing and toning that a**

(and yes guys, there is an EasyTone for you too)

Reebok EasyTone seems to be a big winner for them. It’s not the first time that Reebok has used womens fitness to get the edge up on the competition (Reebok Freestyle anyone???). Now it has more colorways AND there is a running version and a flip flop version as well…. flip flops people, seriously? LMAO

Thankfully the flip flops are not as pricey as the full sneaker but thats not the point. the point is that this thing just keeps on getting bigger (all the while you butt gets smaller and more toned).

Does it work? I have no idea. I know a couple of people who got them and they like it but I have no idea if their butts are better for it. I guess I will ave to investigate LOL

See the Reebok family of EasyTone kicks RIGHT HERE, including the Flip Flop RIGHT HERE.


Nike ACG Woodside looks like a VERY popular boot in NYC right now

(well now these boots look familiar)

Should have posted this when I saw it originally in ’09. There is a boot in NYC that is the most popular boot that is only second to the Nike Boots and it is made by Polo (of all people) and when I saw this on NikeStore website I thought to myself that the saw the trend and came up with these.

I have no idea who is really first due to the fact that it takes time for a footwear design to make it out the door but it does look bad when one comes out first and then someone else seemingly comes out with something simulair.

Anyway, if you want the Nike Woodside (for whatever reason) you  can get them HERE at Footlocker.


Remember This – Nike Zoom T-Bug Flight

(don’t think they will retro these for some reason)

This sneaker may bring back memories (it doesn’t for me) for some of those who watched the game of basketball back in the day. According to the magazine this pic was scanned out of Kicks Magazine, these were worn by non other than Tim Hardaway.

You know what I wonder? I wonder if these “fingers” actually worked. They look like they should but I don’t know… anyway, I like the white and grey one the most (in the upper left).

Can’t see them retro’ing these pair though but what I can imagine is that they make some sort of Tim Hardaway “Air-Max-Allot” hybrid or fusion. If they do that I can’t imagine  how the “fingers” will fit into the hybrid though but they would just HAVE to be in there


The Legend of MJ… scanned

(I wonder how this ends up… lol)

Slam Magazine special on Micheal Jordan issued many moons ago. Nothing more for me to say right now other than that.

Does it mean that I have a problem if the first thing I did was look at his footwear? LMAO


I’m telling yall Nike gotta be scared – Autographed Pair of Brandon Jennings PEs

(it’s just getting more interesting folks)

If you go to Brandon Jennings blog you will see that they are having a contest for kicks… signed kicks right HERE. I am sure there will be plenty of people signing up to win those. Its not my favorite colorway on these sneakers but they still look pretty darn good so I can’t complain (like I usually do) too much.

First saw thos info on Sole magazine HERE. I have to say that I agree with the first comment on their post and that is, “how about ‘i will buy these shoes if you ever release them!’”

When do they come out??? Especially this one RIGHT HERE? I need that one for sure.

http://solecollector.com/live/all/win-an-autographed-pair-of-brandon-jennings-pes/


It’s not a game… Under Armour is dead serious… Under Armour Micro G Fly

(can’t stop… won’t stop)

I thought these guys were joking when they said they wanted in on the basketball areana. I really thought they would come up with some lame-o looking sneaker that may work but that’s it. Well, if this is what its gonna look like, you better beieve they will be on my feet THIS year. I already saw someone wearing a pair of these )not this style) when I was coming off the train.

Let me tell you, they look better in real life, and that is saying something considering that they  look good now.

Under Armour is not playing yall… they want your money. Nike and the rest better look out.

For more information and pics click HERE. You will be glad you did!


Guess Who’s Back? Infrared Air Jordan VI

(man, don’t YOU feel bad you bought the other ones)

Last week was some big news for Jordanheads, sneaker fanatics and casual sneaker wear’ers alike. Romors have it that a new sneaker pack is on the way and its a big one. I mean when was the last time you saw the white and infrared Air Jordan VI?

I swear Brand Jordan  just wants me to break my small sneaker budget for the year and buy everything they put out. i want this but i do have my priorities… isn’t being an adult hard (but don’t ask me if I want to be a kid again… no thanks LOL)?

But here is the 40,000,000 Dollar question… is the battle of infrared Vs varsity red just hit a new twist? When this pack officially comes out will it really be the infrared back or the varsity red pack? How do people who bought the varsity red and suede AJ VI feel about this release?

Hmmmmmmmmm…. to be continued.

Read more about what happened last week in news on Nicekicks.com… you will be glad you did.


adidas Originals by ORIGINALS – JEREMY SCOTT Patent Wing HIGH… now in white and gold

(get the white/gold cause rainbow colored sneakers aren’t ur style lol)

If you collect sneakers and your collection isn’t just a specific pair of sneakers or shoes then maybe you will want to ad this one to it. It will cost you though, but how many people have an attachment that allows you to have wings on your feet? i mean seriously… wings! I actually SAW somebody pull these off very well a few weeks back so don’t think it will be hard to go outside and walk down the street in these. I am sure it would be harder to do it in the more rainbow colored versions of these but both of them are actually easy to work with (I’ll admit the white/gold will be ALLOT easier)

I am sure these are in a few shops but I seen them on Luisaviaroma.com and you can try to order them HERE on pre-order.


Jordan says STOP cmplaining about quality… BIN23 is coming

(does better materials make this sneaker look better)

You know its sorta funny that the first sneaker the show for this new program designed to be the answer to peoples complaints about Jordan sneaker quality is one of the worst looking of the whole Air Jordan line up. I mean wasn’t it those very same AJ2′s that almost made MJ himself hurl? Granted there are very few colorways that make up for the over all look of this kick but its still one of the worst looking and probably close to last in performance too…

So why did they pick this one first? Not sure. haven’t seen any other BIN23 kicks being shown so I have to say that this is done on purpose. Does the materials make the sneaker look better? Seems so at least from the pictures.

Details:

“BIN23 is an example of how you can make a small pinnacle experience. We’re starting this BIN23 concept that we’ll run for the year, and it’s basically just taking a look at things that never came out. We have this bin of just great things that we’re going to hand off to the consumer and let them experience. We have this very cool branding and experience around it that we feel really good about. It’s not going to be on the broader level of a release like the Space Jams, but it’s kind of like a smaller energy that’s comparable in size. We’re really excited about that. We’ll take that through the Retro filter, and it’ll be a colorway and material elevation.”

Source: Sole Magazine

Can’t wait to see my all time favorite Air Jordan (the AJ14′s) get the BIN23 treatment as well as others. I guess this could be a very good idea… and if they throw in some collaberations, it will make it all the better.

Can’t wait till the sneakernets start talking about these.

First seen on Sole Magazine and can also be seen HERE as well on SneaKerFreaker.

Currently on sale at Sneakers N Stuff RIGHT HERE


Reebok ZigTech – is it the new age of Reebok or just some craziness?

(is this a Reebok you would wear?)

Hnmmmmmmmmmm… I will admit I like the way some of them look, but it is a wild look to pull off, rest assured of that. Will this work for Reebok? would you get them? Would somebody have to give this to yu in order to wear them or would you just buy them?

I think this will be the question that Reebok hopes puts dollars in its pockets.


ADIDAS TREFOIL HI… is ridiculously high

(I love it… but how would you wear them?)

Seriously… how would you wear these??? lol I am guessing with shorts or something but not sure how pants would work. Can you imagine someone on a scateboard wearing them? They look good though, that is for sure and fashion forward is the only category they belong in. Can’t wait to see someone wearing these bad boys… not my style though lol

For more info click HERE.


Reebok ZigTech… this is starting to get interesting…

(hmmm…. at the Super Bowl XLIV Colts Vs Saints)


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.


Under Armour Micro G Fly Mid… Nike look out cause it looks fresh

(awe man this looks good)

Sole Magazine got the shots HERE if you want to see… I just have to say that Under Armour is moving up real quick. Could it be possible that I may get a pair???


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


Air Jordan Spiz’ike – Fresh Since ’85 in Fire Red and Black

(and I never look back since being fresh since ’85)

This is a definite collectible right here. Reminiscent of the Air Jordan III “Fire Red”, these kicks are a must have for those who want a pair of kick tat represent some real MJ history.

I don’t plan on getting them (tight budget), but I would if I could. They are still available in stores and online at the NikeStore right HERE


LeBron Air Max VII “Christmas Day” Basketball Shoe still available at NikeStore… hurry

(these are collectibles, no doubt)

Wasn’t sure myself when I first saw them on Sneakernews last month is they were going to look good, but after seeing them in person, it made me wish I had bough them in my size (I am on a budget now… only gonna get 3 sneaker this year).

If you want to get them, better hurry because they only have 3 sizes left as of me typing this. You can get it at NikeStore.com right HERE.


Air Jordan Retro VI HAS RELEASED… and you can still buy them online

(hmmmm… nice entry page for Jordan releases Nike)

I didn’t stay up all night trying to buy these so I don’t know if the sites crashed while people were trying to buy it… but since there are so mny sizes left, I am gonna guess that the sites did ok last night.

If your are still looking for a pair, they still have plenty of sizes at NikeStore.com over HERE. The sneaker has 4 reviews already at the store.


A Sneaker Raps List… because you know you want to

(yes it is another list lol)

Sometime last year someone by the name of Robert of the Radish mad a list of Hip Hop sneaker songs. Want to see if one of your favs mad his list,  just check it out HERE.


Flickr Feature: IMG_2444 (what a name lol) by amba_fatima

(can’t have too much pink)

As seen from the Sneaker Pimps group. Picture by by amba_fatima. Chek the photo out (its large enough for a nice wallpaper if you wish) and other pics HERE.


Scottie Pippin in American Dad… and not a Air Max Alot’s in sight

(and I guess that’s good cause they look ugly)

Hybrids are in. Retros are in. Fusions are in. Even hybrid retro fusions are in. But these thing takes the cake. Receiving lots of bad comments are the least of Nike’s worries with these. There factory exploding from the mere presence of these.


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)


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