Archive for 'Sneakers'
Essay Contest Results
Back in July, I announced this essay contest I was entering, and since then have been patiently and curiously waiting the results (judging results were due at the end of August). And the results are in. Drum roll please….. Nobody won! The word is that there wasn’t enough essays submitted. I don’t know if that [...]
Full StoryNative American Inspired Terminators
Here are some new Native American inspired sneaker (WMNS Nike Terminator) pics that I came across via Kix and the City. The issue is, once again, that the shoes are released in the Far East, and no information on a domestic release has been noted at this point. It is interesting to see this type [...]
Full StoryNative American Sneakers Part II
My post on Native American Inspired Sneakers, surprisingly, has been my “most viewed” post, and one in which a few have contacted me in hope to get their hands on a pair of these sneaks. So, I did some more research to see where you could get a pair. And the results, so far? Asian [...]
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I came across these soon to be released kicks via Kix And The City (Online Magazine Dedicated to Sneaker Culture). The concept is inspired by Native American culture. Unique sneaker elements are the cracked leather and traditional Native American prints on the upper, rawhide laces with beads, and a spearhead at the ends. It will [...]
Full StoryConverse Gear @ Target
I remember, back in the day, when the coolest thing to do at Target was to get an icey and a bag a popcorn. Today, Target has plenty to offer in every department, even for men. My wife and I stopped by the other day, to look for an arm band for her Nano, when [...]
Full StoryAthletic Product Testing Dream Comes True
Once upon a time I had a dream to work for a shoe company. Well, today that dream came true, kind of! I applied online to be a product tester (thinking this will never happen) and to my surprise I was sent the shoes that you see above as my first assignment. My job is [...]
Full StoryLACED…Documentary of Nike Basketball shoes
LACED is a 12 episode documentary about the history and culture of Nike basketball shoes. People from all over the globe that come from different cultural and economic backgrounds are drawn together with their love of shoes. There is just something sweet about sporting a fresh pair of shoes straight out of the box. And [...]
Full StoryStarbury Movement
Last August was the debut of Stephon Marbury’s shoe line called Starbury. The purpose was to make shoes more affordable for those, like himself growing up, who can’t afford the $120+ shoes on the market. The shoes actually cost $14.98! Here is a shot of the Starbury II that are to come out here soon. [...]
Full StoryThe Best Basketball Shoe Ever
The Air Force Max’s are back and have my vote for the best basketball shoe ever! Do you remember these shoes? They were Charles Barkley’s signature shoes and also made famous by the Fab Five. Now I know everyone, today, usually will say the Jordan’s are the best. But I have a pair of old [...]
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