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Reebok Zig Tech is taking over football apparently

(wow… I know you see it with those colors)

Reebok is really pushing this out.You getting videos on the net, people running around on the stage with lab coats on…  I mean it really getting crazy. Now you can customize them to your liking on the Reebok website for an extra 25 bucks.

First seen on Sole Magazine HERE

Who thinks these will get retro’ed 10 years from now?


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.


Looks like Puma got something for us this summer… Jovi Rockwell’s PUMA photoshoot and video shoot

(its gotta be the shoes)

Man, I swear Nike better watch it’s back cause not only is Reebok trying to make a comeback (and using fitness for the ladies to do it… yes they did that bfore, remeber the Freestyle?), but Puma is trying to get back in the game of being the sneaker you will see just as often as you see Nike.

But can they do it?

They are teaming up with Jovi Rockwell for their summer blitz. Personally i have never heard of Jovi until now, but she has been out for a hot minute and best of all she sounds good too. Justr watch the video:

More pictures and junk on The 305.com HERE (shout out to the 305!!! they won’t admit it but they got mad sneaker love, just look at the pictures they have on the site lol)


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


On Sale: Nike Jana Star Waffle III Women’s Cross-Country Racing Sneaker

(because you are suppossed to run in sneakers sometimes)

Yeay, sometimes I will post about kicks that or not for general casual use. although, with all the snow and ice on the ground in NYC, walking with sneakers with spikes may be the sulution to slipping on the ice.

Its always cool to have some style when you are killing yourself running through the field, dirt, and dealing with inclement weather in these. Although you may not recognize them when your done with the first race. Get them at NikeStore.com for a very vauable price of $50 dollars.


Did you get the Nike Dunk High Skinny (in gold)?

(did you get the skinny on the Skinny?)

If you didn’t get it, you in luck… IF you are a size 7… cause NikeStore has a few pairs left. Ladies, would you get these shoes? At $100 dollars, its tough to say its too expensive (at least compared to other prices).

Get them HERE atNikeStore.com

PS

They also got a silver pair, same size left and same price.


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.


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.


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!


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


Nike LunarElite… now shoes think for your feet… what’s next?

(its gonna be a good year)

Need a light? Need a light that thinks for your feet? Nike thinks so. Nike made 3 different types of “lunar” for you. This one is the LunarElite (the others are LunarSwift and Lunar Glide). Finishline also has them (but they don’t look the same for some reason).

NikeStore display for the new kicks is pretty fantastic. I don’t like NikeStore over use of flash but in this case it works really well (in fact Nike has improved its site sometime in the last few months and now uses less flash than before).

More on this later. Check out the site now by going 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.


On Sale: Air Jordan 2009 Men’s Basketball Shoe

(love the marble… but where is my “bulls” last shot colorway?)

You will never guess what is on sale at NikeStore.com??? Ok, you got me. Its the Air Jordan 2009 Men’s Basketball Sneaker. Its not only still on sale, but the price has been almost cut in half. Many on the sneakernets (including myself) put down these kicks. As it stand right now with me, the main reason why I am still upset is because the colorway I would LOVE to see was not released (probably wasn’t even in the cards… only BP of NikeTalk gave me hope)

Make no mistake though, the sneaker is top tech all the way. I have been in sneaker hibernation for the year so far. It was looking like it would stay that way unless something I really wanted came down the pike (like those re-re-release of the Eggplant Foams coming in March for $200) but I may get these. Can’t hurt at $110 bucks

If you want them, then head over to NikeStore.com and get them HERE. 2 colorways left but the black and white has the most sizes. If you play ball and they got your size, give them a shot.


NIKE Air Toki

(one nice sneaker)

Still at NikeStore.com if you are looking for it HERE.


Puma Bode on a hardwood floor

(its got stars)


Timberland Moutian Athletics… watch out for the bear chasing you

(just wondering if anybody would cop these)

Was gonna post this a looooooong time ago but just plain forgot. Have to admit that SOME of the sneakers… or should I say trail shoes… look pretty nice. Lets face it, if you are running the train you are not thinking about “ohhh my new kicks just got mud and they got sliced by some rocks and a tree branch”

In case you are into this kinda stuff, or just want something more essential than visual, take a look at the timberland site (that many celebs seem to like and is a staple for rappers, even the ones who are off that lol)

Click HERE for the crazy site they made to introduce the sneakers/shoes. You may want to turn down your sound, because i didn’t and was rudely surprised by “don’t give up” and bear growls (the site is also is interactive and if you don’t move your mouse…. WATCH OUT lol

And YES they HAVE AN APP for that… why I don’t know.


Just say YES to No-Hypebeast.com

(look at what the hypebeast dragged in)

Found this while browsing the web. I actually put in the word “hypebeast” in yahoo search and there is was. First page too. Never seen the site before but I think  I will go back there more often… especially if they put un sneaker news.

Visit the No-Hypebeast website by clicking HERE


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