KINDA MAD ON KICKS!!!

December.

2009-12-30T13:01:00.000Z

Just for you!! Happy Birthday!!!

Enjoy brother ;-)

"Mirrors" to Listen To

2009-12-13T22:27:00.003Z

Dam Funk "Mirrors" Video.

The Carter Documentary

2009-11-18T00:49:00.005Z

We all love Weezy!!! Even with his dredlocked gremlim, cough syrup'd, New Orlean self. And when his album 'The Carter III' sold a million records in a week (pretty impressive!) he was firmly put on the top of the list of Rappers and male artists that were to be WATCHED for 09 and the coming milestone.

Having appeared on almost every recent award show possible, collaborated with just about everyone (even Jay Sean!! but not Miley Cyrus...yet!!!)brought us Hip Hop that rocked (literally. I'm sure this dude wants to be a rock star!)and served up one of the best lines of 09 "i got tattoo's on my face and these don't come out, (referring to the diamonds in his mouth) im a mutha furckin gangsta!!, Lil Wayne keeps up our interest in this weasel with The Carter Documentary. A behind the scenes look on Weezy's life as he goes on tour, promotes his album, chills with friends and family and does what those who have fame and money get up to.

However the feeling i get from the trailer is that life as Lil Wayne isnt necessarily all that we think its cracked up to be.

Lil Wayne's "The Carter Documentary" Trailer from LowKey on Vimeo.

Zone7style x The Other Side of the Pillow - Deadstock Sale

2009-11-16T19:53:00.001Z

If you like Deadstock, 70s 80s 90s designer gear, sportswear, sunglasses, shoes, trainers, sneakers and loads more products you've probably never seen before. This is the place that you HAVE to get down to. With vintage items from Versace, Ralph Lauren, Christian Dior, Ray Ban, Vans and Nike to mention a few, they'll be plenty of rarities to shop or fight for.

The Other Side of the Pillow (Vans deadstock aficionados) and Zone7style (collector Seth Bradley's website) teaming up to bring you these delights.

Zone7style x The Other Side of the Pillow - Deadstock Sale/exhibition.
21st November 09
Albert and Pearl
Upper Street, Islington, London
1-5pm,
free entry.

Drop and dUMP!

2009-11-13T23:31:00.005Z

Okay, .....so i've got a huge apology to write! S O R R Y!!!!!! The post's have been rather uncoherent, ...in fact, rather ABSENT! I been slacking ...what else can i say.

But im BACK like Chaka Khan! (did she even have a come back? *gassing!!*) As im feeling rather intrigued, enthused and dam right foolish by what i see:

10.Deep Winter 2009/2010 Photoshoot Preview from 10 Deep on Vimeo.

Meraviglioso!!!!!

Sneaker V Shoes

2009-10-01T16:48:00.000+01:00

With the winter party season ahead (ohhh, maybe i should take this time to mention that its my birthday soon....yeah!!!!!!!!!!) im starting to look at party outfits, which kinda means party footwear for me. And as im struggling to find my perfect pair of autumn/ winter sneakers, footwear infact as im looking to kop something a little different, ive become increasingly obsessed with SHOES!! And for all you'll hard ass sneakettes, take a look at these beauties;

MOBO Music

2009-09-30T03:13:00.001+01:00

As the MOBO'S go under way today (today!! already!! what, no one's been saying nutting bout no MOBO's......yeah, i know!) and i saw these new video releases from two of Britains finest m.c's (is that even the right term?), take a peek at Bashy's Life (who just keeps making really really good videos to boot with extremly well produced tracks...big big) and Kano (good to see the bruda back although this autotune hype is slightly jarring) with his new track Rock N Rolla

Rock 'N Roller from Kano on Vimeo.

Casette Playa x Nike Dunk Hi Redo

2009-09-28T22:30:00.002+01:00

After the huge collaborative sucess on the Blazer Hi with Casette Playa, Nike once again hooked up with Carrie Mundane for a Fall 2009 Dunk Hi release. However unable to match the par set by the eye catching and quirky SS09 Blazer, the initail design of this model looked like this:
and in turn, didnt really get the juices flowing. So after some creative updating with twicks here and there, the Casette Playa x Nike Dunk Hi now looks like this:
The clear swoosh remains, and the orange sole carries that Casette Playa vibe alongwith one of her graphics on the toebox, but all in all these fall pretty short of anything 'wow-ey' especially in comparision with the Blazor that seemed to get everyone loving it once some sunny days came to play.

Make up your own mind about these though as they get an October release.

Out and About with Ollie Danger

2009-09-27T15:00:00.001+01:00

BNLT's Ollie Danger gives us the second installment of 'Out and About'. A mini series that looks at some of the best local amenities in and around london. Taking us to The Other Side of the Pillow, a new store with a ridiculous deadstock collection, watch the vid, watch this space, and Enjoy!

Out & About w/Ollie Danger Episode 2 from Ollie on Vimeo.

Something beginning with P

2009-09-26T14:53:00.001+01:00

New Balance M575J WF “Pony Hair”.

Jeremy Scott for adidas AW09 Pop Up Store, London

2009-09-18T19:14:00.004+01:00

September's in full swing, London Fashion week commences and AW09 pieces become a neccesity. adidas Orginals announces the arrival of a Jeremy Scott Pop Up Store at No6 Newburgh St. Popping up only for the duration of London Fashion Week September 2009, the pop-up store will stock the entire new adidas Originals by Jeremy Scott Fall/Winter 2009 collection. These pieces go really fast and are always hard to kop, so dont sleep irrespective of this instantaneous store, as all the fashionista's in town will be sure to pop up and pick up his stock.

Jeremy Scott for Originals by Originals Pop Up Store dates:
Saturday 19th September to Monday 28th September 2009.

Address:
No6 Newburgh St
London
W1F 7RG

Opening Hours:
Mon-Sat 10.30am to 6.30am
Sun 1pm to 5.30pm

Tongue 'N' Cheek Pre-Release

2009-09-18T13:53:00.002+01:00

Last night saw the pre-release of Dizzee Rascal x Ben Dury's Nike Air Max 90's. With Q and A's from one half of duo, Ace & Invis, bbq food and beers to boot, it seems like the nights fun and sale's will set precedent for today's official release at 1948, Arches 477-478, Bateman’s Row, Shoreditch, EC2A 3HH.

Click here for the nights pictures at Mind My Bizness

Not Bad For A Girl

2009-09-17T21:04:00.002+01:00

Loving this image that i found whilst web surfing on Not Bad For A Girl's website.

Jordan 3's

Tongue 'N' Cheek

2009-09-16T20:19:00.000+01:00

'On Friday 18th September, Nike Sportswear and Mercury Music Prize winning recording artist Dizzee Rascal will release the Nike Air Max 90 ‘Tongue N’ Cheek’ sneaker. The sneaker was created in partnership between Dizzee, Nike Design and long-time Dizzee collaborator and creative director, Ben Drury. Will go on sale exclusively at Nike’s1948 store in London’s Shoreditch, ahead of the release of Dizzee’s fourth LP, Tongue N’ Cheek (Monday 21st September)' Highsnobiety
I have a feeling these are gonna sell out quickly. Despite the fact that im not That keen on these pink/ salmon/ chalky white AM 90's, details such as a reflective image that shapes like Dizzee on the heel and raised 'tongue' and 'cheek' text on the tongues are features that'll make the youths of london town and the stylish keisha's and kim's go bonkers for these. Running streets, goin on dirty, going on stank!

'This promo video has been created specially to celebrate these two releases. Art directed by Drury, shot by hype photographers Tim & Barry the same creative team behind the album artwork, also includes the skills of up and coming director/animator James Copeman. Set to ‘Chillin Wiv Da Man Dem’ – the sound of Dizzee at his most laid-back- the film fuses elements of the album artwork with additional footage, and is a light hearted look into Rascal’s world.' Highsnobiety

I Spy with my little eye......

2009-09-14T13:27:00.000+01:00

Something Beginning with P.

Converse x Patta x Le Le Collection

2009-09-11T12:57:00.000+01:00

As Amsterdam’s favorite sneaker collective turns five, Patta joins forces with Converse to create a unique anniversary pack rooted in their mutual love for music, friends and classic street style. In true family-fashion, (these guys like looking after thier fam which i love!!) the collaborators teamed up with the quirky Amsterdam-based music trio Le Le (who work closely with fellow family member, artis Parra) to produce a 12-inch record with ”banging inner-city chic” tracks commemorating the anniversary.
With a nod toward street culture and Converse’s basketball history, the anniversary pack features a classic Varsity Jacket along with two of the brand’s most iconic silhouettes: the Chuck Taylor Hi and the Pro Leather 76.
The Varsity jacket comes in burgundy corduroy with a reversible grey quilted fleece lining. The Pro Leather sports a deep burgundy corduroy upper with quilted grey lining while the Chuck is the polar opposite with a quilted suede upper and burgundy corduroy lining. With 'Le Le' and 'Patta' written on the heels of the Pro Leather 76.

Converse x Patta x Le Le Video

2009-09-09T02:50:00.000+01:00

Converse x Patta x Le Le Part 4: Inspiration from Masta Lee on Vimeo.

Jeremy Scott for adidas AW09 Video

2009-09-08T20:03:00.000+01:00

Continuing with his collaboration with adidas, Jeremy Scott's collection embodies street safari with TV tantalisers. This brilliant VT showcases much of his amazing pieces.

JEREMY SCOTT web video thingy... Dir. NABIL from nabil elderkin on Vimeo.

0 to them, 1 to us

2009-09-08T17:09:00.003+01:00

Spotted and Snapped by moi in May 2009, these bad boys are only now getting coverage on the big boys sites.

LATE!!!!

'After some initial teasers, the Huf x Nike Air Max 90 Current Huarache is about to hit stores and we can finally show you some nice and detailed images of the sneaker. The upper features the Hufquake pattern, along with black and blue details, a white leather Swoosh and white sole. The sneaker is now available for pre-order from End and will officially release October 1st'. HighSnobiety

Blue without my green :-(

2009-09-06T20:18:00.000+01:00

I need some FUNK!!!

I Like

2009-09-04T15:14:00.002+01:00

Vans and Flauge (Japanese retailer) Sky8 Hi's and Era Vans.

Italian Creative Recreation premium leather Spring 2010 high top sneaker.

Nike Auto Flight High QK LE “LA. 'The colorway is inspired by the Lakers. LA is stamped on the heel. The upper comes in varsity purple, and the lining in yellow, matching the Lakers colours.’ Hypebeast

Trinotron. Da Don.

2009-09-02T19:14:00.001+01:00

Taking us into an outta trinity experience, Trinotron showcases his AW09 collection.

Bank Holiday Week(Reach) in

2009-08-26T23:14:00.000+01:00

Snap and Kicks or Punk and Sick?

What to do?

Collectors Footlocker Advert

2009-08-26T22:26:00.005+01:00

Magdi Fernandes (founder of the loved, Slammin Kicks) and Alex Nash (extraordinary sneaker customiser).

What a collection! What a wayy!

Crooked Tongues x Foothills

2009-08-25T20:51:00.002+01:00

They say that in bad times; a recession for example, the real hearty brands have the best opportunity to shine. And amongst all the tough rides that the streetwear market, (especially here in the UK) have dealt with, Crooked Tongues have managed to thrive, standing tall, leading the way in this sneaker loved world.
Working alongside éS, The Foothills Project is a ‘back to before the basics’, hardworking, outdoor adventure concept, consisting of a jacket, backpack, cap and shoe that comes in three colourways.

Now available in store, Crooked Tongues adds another success to their collaborations.
And with the launch party at Slam City Skates last Friday (following from their bbq (of the Year), Crooked Tongues seem set to soar!

Pictures here, and the Rod Laver adidas V.A collection in store here. Infact, the whole store is stocked agreeably well.

Search engines

2009-08-24T18:06:00.000+01:00

You know how it goes; you’re looking for some information on something on the net, typing in all the relevant words, going to all the relevant search engines, to find nothing! Nudda!!!
Well, today wasn’t like that. Today, all the information I needed on a variety of some very obscure things came up straight away, with the correct websites too :-) And even better, when I typed in adidas silver by mistake, I got presented with these:

Excellent!!!!!

Oh Oh Oh Oh........

2009-08-21T15:14:00.000+01:00

(if the embedd is disabled, then play the 2nd video of 1-12.
Oh Oh Oh Oh........)

New Balance x Staple PIGEONS

2009-08-21T11:13:00.002+01:00

The Nike Dunk SB “Pigeon” by Staple Design in 2005 will always be one of the most notorious sneaker releases in history. NYC saw riots over the sneaker with the pigeon embroidered on the heel. And has become one of the more expensive sneaker's to date.

Attempting to repeat this huge success, Staple designs have teamed up with New Balance on their 575 model to create the “PigeDoinon”.
Using almost the same colourway as seen on the infamous pigeon Dunks, an off-white colour has been used as the basis for the shoe rather than the traditional darker grey. Furthermore the shoe don's a special tag on the tongue, along with, of course the pigeon shit on the inner sole.

Limited to 1000 pairs ONLY!! this release is sure to see yet more roadblocks'.

Anticipated image's: >>>>>>>>>>

P.S The release date: 18/09/09

RESET II

2009-08-20T01:05:00.007+01:00

Gonna be BIG!!!!

If you were at the last Reset, you'll need no reminder!!
If you weren't......MAKE BLOODY SURE YOU ARE!!!!!

Saturday 29th August 09
1948
Bateman's Row
Shoreditch
EC2A 4HH

Crooked Tongues BBQ!

2009-08-19T13:27:00.005+01:00

Sunday's CT bbq was a smash hit. In between eyes googling at the plentiful amount of hot kicks on show (people repped hard!), waiting for food (burgers and ****), drinking £1.20 beer, skanking to Acyde's rude multi genre set, checking out Y.O.B's, and n.working, i only took a few pics.

So here's a quick snaphot of the day. If you missed out....hard times!!! Be sure to be there next year!!!! A roadblock affair to the early morn'!

There really were too many crep, too many many crep!

Northampton Trainer Collection

2009-08-18T09:42:00.019+01:00

The Trainer Collection is run by Northampton Museum and Art Gallery, home of the world's largest collection of shoes and shoe related items, and supported by the Heritage Lottery's Collecting Cultures Fund.
Having noticed that the Museum was missing an impressive sneaker collection, these guys have sinced got Lottery funding to create a Trainer Collection which is to showcase pieces ranging from golden oldies to sneaker must haves, exclusive styles to the everyman shoe.

Check out their facebook page here.

Having been asked to help with the collection and some of the up and coming events, i headed up to Northampton two friday's ago to have a look at the collection so far, see what styles that are missing, etc etc and sneaker snap!!!

The collection wasn't as big as i'd hoped BUT, most of the 1980's sneakers that had been achived were on loan, as well as the fact that these guys have got like another year to collect all the desired trainers.

So as a sneak preview of what's to come, here's just a few pics from the trip.

For more information click here,email: kech_kicks@hotmail.com or jhickin@northampton.gov.uk and WATCH THIS SPACE!

Many thanks Josie, hope barce was great :-)

Shoe's, Shoe's, Shoe's:

Boots from the film 'Kinky Boots':
Small Shoes:

Look at the small orphapedic shoes....(feel free to laugh! as fuckeries as it is...we did too)

The Vault:

Older version of the text used on Nike Trainers
LA Gear Western All Hi's. If these go missing Jose.......lol
Made in 1945!! Army Taylors before the Chuck: a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__5js0_gxmHo/SoqyKlx9XVI/AAAAAAAABNU/d7Yb90g2fc4/s1600-h/SDC12044.JPG">

Musuem Machinery:

The Office:

Sneakers :-)
Created in 1960, these Peter Moxoby for Randy trainers were one of the first customized trainers available, and in limited availablitlty too!:

Puma jeans:
adidas Jeans:

I took loads of pics, with a hell of alot of kicks that i haven't put up, but i'll get round to it soon guys, hopefuly after another visit into the vaults!!

For more information on this project, to submit any suggestions of must have styles, and to get involved;
click here
email: kech_kicks@hotmail.com or jhickin@northampton.gov.uk
and WATCH THIS SPACE!!

Vans SS10 Authentic's

2009-08-17T16:05:00.002+01:00

Spring/ Summer 2010: Leather Leather Leather!!!!

Spring Summer 2010 Vans Authentic's. With a sleek buttery leather used on these. Easy!

70's Throwback!!!

2009-08-15T02:55:00.000+01:00

Bloody hell. This is Bish Bosh BASHY!!!

You're joints are gonna get merked.

2009-08-15T02:33:00.004+01:00

If your having trouble jerking folks, Cod Liver will fix that!!

hahahaha ;-)

I's bout to blow!!!!

2009-08-15T02:33:00.001+01:00

New Video from Nelly ft (and of course produced by) Pharrell Williams from his latest album 'Brass Knuckles'.

Just for you Tone!

Crooked Tongues BBQ!

2009-08-14T03:19:00.003+01:00

Sunshine or Rainfall, this will be heavy!!!!!

Print off and bring along. Let your kicks do the talking. Sneaker snapper snapping. Good peoples please.
See you dayaa!!

Pigeon's

2009-08-13T19:47:00.002+01:00

Keep it Kindamadonkicks. Detailed images soon come.

adidas SLVR

2009-08-12T12:04:00.004+01:00

Slotting in nice and neatly between the original lifestyle brand adidas Originals and the sport-inspired luxury label Y-3, adidas SLVR appears to be a high fashioned, yet attainable and highly wearable line. With clean, contemporary design’s executed immaculately, the almost brandless line; on the footwear range, three horizontal raised bars are the only indication of the adidas brand, consists of accessories including tote bags and socks, classic clothing pieces and footwear for both men and women.

Directed by Theo Stanley / Mountain View, this adidas SLVR Fall/Winter 2009 Collection video co-insides with the collection’s clean, luxurious and fashion forward concept.

adidas SLVR A/W 2009 from adidas Fashion Group on Vimeo.

The image below are are a snapshot of some of the AW09 lookbook images, aswell a look at the men’s AW09 footwear line.

AW09 Footwear

To see the whole AW09 adidas SLVR collection, and find out more, go to adidas SLVR

Converse x John Varvatos SS10

2009-08-10T02:19:00.006+01:00

Spring/ Summer 2010: Leather, leather, leather!!!!!!

Lets hope Varotos and Converse were thinking 'soft leather' as i hope these (Chuck Taylor's) feel as reliable and sumptous as they look. With the basket weave in leather finish on these making them a real contender for those no sock days.

Image stolen from here

Trainerspotter AW09 Images

2009-08-09T22:52:00.005+01:00

I Like; the look book images for Trainerspotter's AW09 collection. A British outdoor setting, the deck chairs, the slick throwback hair do's set off the very wearable yet adaptable colour palette on this brands, reliable and interesting sportswear tee's.

For details on the AW09 collection drop, click here

Books

2009-08-07T10:24:00.000+01:00

Lookbook's, concept book's, range pack book's......blah blah blah!!! So i was very happy when i was recently given these from some sister, sister's:

Added to the collection straight away. Plus i've got a feeling these will be handy next time round for lookbook's, concept book's, range pack book's, and ......blah blah blah!!!

Boy's

2009-08-05T14:02:00.004+01:00

When you start hanging with the kids, u must be getting old;

After The Game concert, Hammersmith Apollo.

WAH Nails Shop opening, Dalston.

By no means an Ato Matsumoto fan. In fact i think most of the styles are pretty gay. But these, these i like!!

Today is a good day (with extra goodies)

2009-08-03T15:13:00.001+01:00

Previously posted the Nike SB 'Today Was A Good Day' video which featured Skateboarding PRO, P. ROD and Ice Cube's tune by the same title and have since then found some behind the scenes footage of this short film, as well as an extended version.

So, as today's a good day, and i am hoping this week, no in fact, the rest of the month will follow suit being good:

ohhh...and i also saw this on Amazing Grace's WAH blog, and thought "rahhhh, this chick is rude!!!" so here's a clip for all ya'll SB heads.

Parra in Japan

2009-08-01T08:11:00.003+01:00

Enlisting the talents from Dutch animative illustrator Parra, Nike Sportswear have collaborated with this talent yet again. Working this time with Nike Sportswear Japan on the interior decor of the Future Laforet department store in Harajuku, Tokyo, several graphics from the artist have also been put on display outside the store which showcases the drop of Nike Sportswear's Aero Flight Hi and Aerofit Hi.

If you've seen the display, comment!!

Livest Flyers:

2009-07-30T01:03:00.003+01:00

Pay day comes just at the right time!!!

SS10 Look Book's

2009-07-28T14:23:00.001+01:00

The guys at Puma must have seen the previos post, as i soon after recieved this in the post!!!

Puma x Alexandra McQueen SS10 lookbook's!! :-)

Gotta leave that 9-5 up on the self

2009-07-27T18:00:00.005+01:00

I will be, and have been singing this ALL DAY!!!
Thanks Mic, xxx

And once more because i can do as i please on this blog, the song is soooo infectus and such a masterpiece, and because i'll be singing this ALL WEEK with a big, fat smile on my face......

P.S The locking in this is ridiculous!!!!!! MJ is, was, and always will be BAD!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sergio Rossi x Puma

2009-07-25T03:12:00.004+01:00

Even the hardest sneakette's will wanna rock these!!
Even the ugliest chick will look Hot in these!!
Even the lamest blog's should post these!!

and take a look at these:

WOW!!!

Thanks bitchface, xx

Nike X Insa Exhibition 2

2009-07-23T16:44:00.005+01:00

As i didn't manage to make it to the preview, and still haven't been (what can i say, but i've been busy!!!) here's the low down of the exhibition, with images taken from mr iD, Freethought.

'Looking For Love In All The Wrong Places is a stunning new solo
installation and exhibition by the infamous London-based artist INSA,
and opens on 17th July in association with the Nike Sportswear IAM1
launch of the 2009 Air Maxim. INSA’s first London show of 2009
promises to be a spectacular return in true INSA fashion, a multimedia
mix of large scale installations, canvases, photography, prints,
exclusive collaboration products and a stunning animation made up of
35 frames which were hand painted across east London in 7 days.
The Nike Sportswear IAM1 project celebrates the launch of the Air
Maxim, the evolved ’87 Air Max 1 for 2009 and an all encompassing
London project that brings together Charlie Dark and the Run Dem Crew,
the talented young producer Goldielocks, visionary artist Benedict
Radcliffe and of course, our man INSA.'

Location: 1948, Arches 477 - 478, Batemans Row, Shoreditch, London,
EC2 3HH
Public Show: 17th July - 26th July 2009

Many Thanks!.

Good days are sometimes like this....

2009-07-22T14:46:00.006+01:00

Because mine Wasn't , Isn't and Hasn't :-(
I hope your's Is, Was and Will be :-)

Spot the Difference

2009-07-21T10:37:00.000+01:00

Sneaker Snapper get hotting bwoy!!!!

What/ Where/ Who:

2009-07-20T14:19:00.002+01:00

Finally!!!

Never one to not be in the know, i've finally uncovered what Acyde's awesome kicks are:

Nike Air Max 90 Current Hurrache's. Althiough i still havent seen this colourway on anyone or anywhere since. Like a poker player's hand, his game is always tight!!!

Hammer Jeans

2009-07-17T17:17:00.000+01:00

1) To get me in the mood for the weekend.
2) To remind me that i have to sort myself out with some checked hammer style pants.....Ben, let's do this!!
3) And to show all these swagger dumbed boys that tight jeans are for WOMEN!! and that they alt to loosen their shit up!!!

ENJOY!!

LADIES!!!!!!

2009-07-16T15:31:00.000+01:00

Women's Nike AW09 Safari Air Max 1 Pack.
Delicious!!!!!!!

Nike x Insa Exhibition

2009-07-16T12:02:00.000+01:00

Should be AMAZING. Insa's atwork always is.

Yesawi is BBC/ Ice Cream Shoot.

2009-07-15T20:32:00.005+01:00

Big Props on BBC's (Billionaire's Boys Club) new lines which seem to be more sophisticated and avant-garde. Veering towards the realms of high-end menswear, Ice Cream (another brand from Pharell William's) has also taken a more grown up look to their designs, ditching the cartoonish, bubble gum images of older season's.
The collection so far, and look book images look very strong, which has been reciprocated on sites such as Hypebeast, Kanye West's blog and Honeyee to name a few. And i reckon the model in the photo shoot has brought some addes appeal to the the images (regardless of the tiger's head on his shoulder...lol). This guy is definitely one to watch!!!!!

Off The Rador

2009-07-14T01:51:00.013+01:00

Sunday 12th July saw Trapstar's 'Off the Rador' event go down a STORM at Westbourne Studio's. Having dragged myself up and out of bed early times, all the way (north to west certainly aint as easy as north to east....on bus!!!!) to West London, there was definately positive (and hungover) vibes at the event. The queue for Trapstar was ridiculous as per, and was a reminder that these cats are killing it when it comes to streetwear and with a fan base....yes, i said a fanbase, showed others in the game that hard work and GOOD designs pay off.

Overall, the day was a huge sucess for all brands involved; Benjart, Ask Your Girl and Charlatan to name a few, leaving us fans, as well as those who never brought their cash, waiting in anticipation for the next opportunity to get our dirty hands on these UK streetwear goodies.

Some of the day's best sneakers snapped!!

Thanks to all that got snapped for the blog,
Peace, love and kicks.

Nicole's Bo's

2009-07-12T23:05:00.001+01:00

A few year's back my mates boyfreind bought her these babies. Unaware of just how tuff these kicks were, i decided to school her a bit on these gems.
Debuting in 1989, the Air Trainer SC, or otherwise known as the Bo Jackson, being the athlete's signature shoe from the 90’s, features a leather and synthetic high-cut upper with padded collar, variable width lacing options for better fit, adding extra detail to the shoe, and visible heel Air-Sole unit with 'Nike' writen in bold on the heel.

Having since longed for a pair in this exact colourway, and residing to the fact that it just wasn't meant to be....i almost screamed (which would have resulted in baiting my blogging usage at work) with delight when i saw that these will be dropping soon!!!
And then got even more excited to read that these will be droppping in Footlocker stores come November. Enough time for me to wear the orange &blue ones to death before hitting the white/grey/red colourway.

Nas & Damian Marley "Distant Relatives" Preview

2009-07-10T18:06:00.001+01:00

Was a huge fan of the Nas, Game & Damian Marely collaboration of 2005 with the song 'Road to Zion'. And has firmly found its place on my fav itunes list. So when i heard of an up and coming collaborative album with Nas & Damian Marley, i was like "hell yeah!!!" This album is setting up to be massive giving us some amazingly deep, tunely and positive sounds and messages.
Cant wait for the release on these, but in the meantime, here's some behind the scnes's footage the making of the album.............

Sneaker Sale

2009-07-09T08:22:00.000+01:00

Dont Sleep!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Secret Mission vs Nike ID Studio PARTY

2009-07-08T13:10:00.003+01:00

This year sees NIKEiD celebrate 10 years in the game. Teaming up with Secret Mission (who have brought their game, hosting some bad ass 'off the shizzy' nights lately) to bring you the Unofficial 10 year anniversary party.

The two camps will be going head to head with dj's: Magdi, Kashiusklay, DJ Khalil, and Kish Kash on the line up to name a few the night should be a real messy one.

Come show the love, get your fly kicks on and BE THERE.
Sneaker Snapping at the ready!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Air Max Maxim 1 Video

2009-07-07T23:14:00.000+01:00

Nice VT from Nike on the developing and re-designing of the Nike Air Max 1 to create the Air Max Maxim.

Enjoy!

Nike Air MAX-IM (IN!!!)

2009-07-07T21:03:00.004+01:00

If you have ANY SENSE, you'll buy these once, twice, even thrice!!!

All hail, the updated version of the infamous Air Max 1. Made lighter, stronger and with more technical properties and cushioning, these babies thankfully retain many of the elements that make this model a notorious sneaker.

“We took the original Air Max 1 design brief and ran it through a present-day filter,” says Nike Sportswear Design Director Jesse Leyva" via Hypebeast creating an even more inspirational model for the Air Max 1's future.

I hate Monday's

2009-07-06T00:18:00.002+01:00

Back to work, meetings ALL day!!!!
Ohhh, how i wish it was still sunday!

Mister Cartoon X Nike LIVESTRONG

2009-07-04T14:17:00.008+01:00

I have longed admired the handy work of LA tattoo artist(e) Mister Cartoon. Notorious for his amazing street inspired and clown like tattoo's, he has become the much desired and preferred tattooist of celebrity's and homeboys alike. And with pieces of work like this:

....there's no denying his artistic clout. Now putting his name to more artwork, Mr Cartoon joins forces with Nike's LIVESTRONG collection to release an Air Force 1 sneaker that gets a Mr Cartoon makeover. Continuing with the black and yellow colorway of the LIVESTRONG project, the black background gets lifted by yellow artwork, heel box and sole.
Of course as expected these have limited availability, but are already becoming a collectors must have. These kicks are a collaboration on a collaborative collection, meaning: ebay $$$!!

The Nike Sportswear x Livestrong x Mister Cartoon Air Force 1 will launch at Midnight on July 2nd exclusively at Mister Cartoon’s tattoo shop, Last Laugh in Los Angeles, with a wider release on July 4th celebrating the first day of the Tour de France. With 100% of the proceeds from this release going towards the Lance Armstrong Foundation in the fight against Cancer.

Reebok Fly Girl

2009-07-02T12:01:00.003+01:00

Are you: Impossibly Cool? Neuseatingly Stylish? A devoted sneakette???
Well if the answer to this is yes, then keep reading!

Looking to find a fresh faced beauty within the European market to fit alongside thier US ambassador, Leighton Messter, Reebok is currently searching for confident, bubbly, sneaker loving girls to represent their new ad campaign and become THE face of Reebok Fly Generation.
And the course of entry, couldn't be any easier. Simply upload an image of you looking at your sneakette best, answer six questions, ..............and that's it!!!

Check out all details of the competition here, get snapping, and good luck!
It could be YOU!!!

MICHAEL JACKSON: 1958-2009 THANK YOU MJ XXX

2009-07-01T17:27:00.005+01:00

So.......
where do i start?
Havn't blogged for a while due to the fact that i've been pretty vavcant. As we all know, Michael Jackson passed away in the morning of June 25th, and his death has recently taken the wind out of my sail :-(

I would like to take this time to celebrate his life, music, dance, and enormous worldwide influence that he had on millions of people. Weather or not you were a fan, there is NO denying that Micaal Jackson WAS MUSIC!! and in some way, impacted your life.

From the Thriller video, that today is still THE GREATEST music video EVER!!!, to the gravity defying lean in his Smooth Crinimal video, from the beutiful sound of Rock With You, to the thought provoking and challenging lyrics in Man In The Mirror, Black or White, Heal The World and many others, Michael has ALWAYS been a huge part of our lives.

Hailed as the KING OF POP, Michael Jackson took music and dance to bounderiers and places that never had been seen. To this day, his record breaking feats still stay unbeaten.

So to Michael, i say from the bottom of my heart
THANK YOU.
Thank you allowing me to share memories from my older siblings of dancing in the living room cutting up socks trying to moonwalk that i missed out on,
Thank you for the many times that you're music brought the family together, as seeing my mum, dad, and all my brothers and sister dancing together is something really special to me,
Thank you for all the times i felt like everything would be alright by just listening to anyone of your amazing songs, regardless of the situation,

THANK YOU!! FOR EVERYTHING YOU BROUGHT TO OUR LIVES. WE HAVE ALL BEEN BLESSED AND FOR THAT I AM ETERNALLY GRATEFUL!!

May your soul Rest In Peace.

Game, Set Match..

2009-06-24T17:15:00.004+01:00

Yeah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Wimbledon dominates our tv screens yet again, and BBC get their only veiwing props.
Federa, Nadal, The Williams, Hewitt, McEnroe's commentary, even Andy Murray!!
And so to celebrate this fine British sporting tournament that graces SW19, im posting these!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Nike Hypermax Tennis Collection. Clearly taken inspiration from the tennis ball, the shoe features a striking lime green colourway with accents of mesh and fuzzy (tennis ball) material on the upper. Nice deatiling on these and the shock style-y air bubbles add extra weight to this model. The shoe features as part of a pack of three, including comet red and royal blue colourways, however the lime green colorway are running in a limited amount so if your up for some fly green hypermax kicks., get your game, set and match on.

I Like...

2009-06-22T18:13:00.001+01:00

...Nike's Auto Force 2009 Holiday Collections

Nike Holiday 2009 Auto Force. Dubbed the 'OG colourway'. Niocce!!!!!

Nike Holiday 2009 Auto Force 180, Auto Flight. Solid colourway in black with tints of pink against a clean solid white sole.

Nike Holiday 2009 Auto Force 180

*pictures taken from Highsnobiety*

Maybach Music

2009-06-21T00:11:00.006+01:00

Lovin the Boss's new album: 'Deeper Than Rap' and am constantly playin Maybach Music. It's the kind of tune that makes me wanna be on holiday, or away in LA, Miami, Dominican R or anywhere with sunny days and palm tree's.....

it's not the original but i couldn't find it in my haste so enjoy part 2!

....rocking this cap like a ol' g with some 80's ralph checked glasses, ripped shorts, candy in my bag, blueberry blunts and a big jug of juice!!!!

(Collab here by LA based streetwear design company, Diamond Supply Co and Rick Ross's Maybach Music Group)

Filippo Perin

2009-06-19T22:02:00.006+01:00

Spotted these oh so cute, uber cool paper toy models whilst browsing on the web.

Recycling, Origami, and sneakers all in one teeny tiny package.....great i say.

To see more of Filippo Perin's work, click here

Neon for the Fella's

2009-06-17T15:57:00.004+01:00

Following on from the Adidas x Miss Crew Neon collab that i posted a little while ago, Samurai Magazine hook up with Japanese fashion label MACKDADDY on a new pair of Neon styled Fila sneakers to commemorate the brands 10th Anniversary. One for the Fella's the kicks take on a vibrant lime green colorway with contrasted purple toweling detailing. Take note on the styling, i think rocked with some low-bats or shorts and a fresh T, this is a killa fresh look for summer.

Click here to check out the MACKDADDY feature.

Brand New Second Hand

2009-06-12T13:15:00.003+01:00

Be sure to head down to this on Sunday.
With the credit crunch still biting, and us Londener's still trying to figure out what has happened to London's streetwear game, Brand New Second Hand is an event that is sure to get us excited again. With goods supplied by the likes of MVP, and the WAH ladies (yeah!!! girly gems), to name a few, including goodies from a selection of decent brandige, ie: Nike, Stussy, New Balance, this is set to be a real goodennn. Plus, if these pics from Amazing Grace are anything to go by,

......im gonna be getting there early TRUS!!!!! and advise the same too.

(imma fit inner them even if i gotta take out the insole and busss the seams....lol)

See you there!!

Kanye's Yeezy Cake

2009-06-11T01:29:00.005+01:00

How much were we loving the rejuvenation of sneaker hype that the Yeezy's brought.
Camping over night for shoes again. Scooping every damn blog for fresh info. Referring to the drops to almost every other person that you met; chick, dad, sneaker freak or stranger!!
It was loved like a fat kid loves cake!!!!
or
Like a sneaker freak loving Kanye's Yeezy Birthday Cake.

Best it tasted schhweeet!!

Anna Martino

2009-06-08T20:46:00.007+01:00

Anna always brings out the sunny side of me.

Maybe it's cause she's from sunny Aus,
Maybe its cause she calls me "gorge",
Or maybe its because she comes out with goodies like these:
Old school Alife's :-)

Yeezy's third time round

2009-06-06T00:09:00.001+01:00

It's that time again.

The third (i wont say last as you never know what the guys at Nike and the K.West camp will come up with) drop of the Nike Air Yeezy's. This colourway is my least favourite, but nevertheless they'll still sell out like hot cakes at a school fate. Queuing has already commenced outside Size Covent Garden, despite the rain and predicted thunderstorms (good luck guys) so i know these highly sought after sneaks will be just as hot as the past two colourways.

Worldwide status (pronounced 'sta-us')on these kicks stil!

Good luck to all of you in getting your hands on a pair of ........Yeezy's!!!!!

Kinda Mad On....

2009-06-05T23:31:00.007+01:00

Just seen the trailer and I'M SOOO EXCITED!!! Especially as i watched the first one 13 times!!!

Roll on June 18th 2010!!

all day i dream about Neon

2009-06-03T11:13:00.003+01:00

Neon colour has really made a comeback this season, becoming a reoccurring theme in SS09 colour palette's with loads of brands incorporating these vibrant colours into their ranges. Not to be outdone in this 80's throwback trend before summer sizzles out and the cold creeps in, Adidas Originals have teamed up with M.I.S.S Crew (a premier women’s online lifestyle magazine) to put together a very Neon-ified editorial titled: "all day I dream about Neon", showcasing their neon apparel as well as these chick kicks.

It's a Sneaker Thing Gemma

2009-06-02T21:08:00.002+01:00

Funny as hell, and Gemma's the Star...............

....which is why i love this video.

Even gettin props on the Beast!!!

Great gig girl :-)

Rio Ferdinand's Air Force 1's

2009-05-31T22:17:00.004+01:00

The latest Nike Air Force 1 to come from the 1World project is a collaboration with Manchester United and England defender, Rio Ferdinand. At the top of his game, captaining United in what proved to be a very successful year (never mind Champions league, plus he never captained that game,) and always displaying fine form when on the pitch, Nike's choice of partnership (their first ever 1World collab with a British athlete) is well deserved.

The sneaker comes in a white premium leather colorway, with a see-through gum sole and gold embroidery details on the tongue logo and the heel.

The design isn't very out there colourway or material wise, but works as a very clean and simple shoe.

Interviewed here by the We Are HQ posse who caught him at Nike 1948 during the Q&A event that was hosted in honour of these dropping.

Enjoyed the interview, then you'll love his Online Magazine "5" which is fresh, current, and gives us fans a glimpse into Rio's world off pitch.

Cortez's Fly and Presto's Bounce Back

2009-05-29T21:16:00.003+01:00

We've almost all had a pair of Nike Cortez. Whether they hold weight as being that special 'all time fav' shoe, or are a part of ol school day memories that we aint really that nostalgic about, the Cortez remains one of the more worn, owned and timeless sneakers. And as one of the longest running sneakers from Nike these babies have made a Fly comeback!!

Bringing an updated version of the timeless sneaker by adding Flywire technology, (better illustrated on the Lunar Racer) this 1970's sneaker is stamping authority as a modern day classic. classic to bloody dope origins in 1972 to our future in 2009. The siped sole offers great flexibility all while maintaining the Cortez’s iconic sole structure.

This revival of the Cortez went undetected by moi, but i have had and still have a feeling that this revival (i say revival because i know alot of people that dusted off there Cortez's to rock again, with some even going to the lengths of koping originals!) is also gonna happen with Nike Air Presto's.

Yeah, you read right, Presto's. Those collapsible slip on funny things that were all the rage in the summer days of '01-'04 (mind instantly visualising hence brear's with skinny legs in shorts and presto's....lol). Seen quite a few heads reppin these kicks and have heard alot about new releases of these in strong bold colours.

Get ready peoples to don either one of these kicks this summer (and maybe even next!?) And if you really don't fancy Presto's, get on the Nike Air Flow flex, ya heard.

Next prediction of a revival, Air Max 97's!!!

London Lite Sneaker Edition

2009-05-27T19:17:00.007+01:00

So i get on the train homeward bound and as there's no seats (i hate that shit, especially after a long bloody day) i have to stand. What a bitch huh. But as I'm standing, I'm able to sneak a glance at some ladies paper. Which i catch her flicking past a sneaker article. So as soon as she gets up (now I'm hoping she'll leave the paper) i jack the seat and the Lite.

Great. And find this interesting piece.

All about sneaker collecting, it gives a brief insight into the world of sneaker collectors and features a few of some rare, highly sought after kicks.
Nike Air Max 90 Infrared's gettin a mention, along with Adidas's Superstar's diamond edition, and Nike Dunk Low SB 'London's to name a few.
Even the Yeezy's get a mention as a shoe that has already got collector gold status.
Big shouts also go to Kish, "the Londoner with 2,000 pairs" as they run a special feature on him, and also shouts to Nash, whose Visvim FBT's are also mentioned as a real gem to collect, having doubled in price.

Nice one Guys,

Everyone loves Rihanna

2009-05-24T20:33:00.000+01:00

Hot Chick in High Tops = MARRY DAT BITCH

Air Force 1 "try on" iD's

2009-05-21T22:03:00.002+01:00

Hold the fort!!!

Nike have announced that one of their most sought after sneakers, the Air Force 1 MX "Try On's" will be available to buy in a special 10th anniversary celebration of Nike iD.
Dubbed the "try on's" due to the fact that these all over grey AF1's are only ever used as the sample trainer when customising at Nike iD.
Now i know you all iD guys must be thinking that you'll kop these come pay day, BUT!! these special kicks, are on special availability, as Nike have only made 105 pairs worldwide!!!!

On sale this saturday at Niketown, London, make sure you dont sleep on these peoples.

Listening to:

2009-05-21T11:12:00.003+01:00

All On Point!!

9 to 5 or should i say 6.19

2009-05-20T17:12:00.003+01:00

Been asked to do a project which has got me, Hard at work!!!
I could do this type of work alllllll day, Everyday!!

I Like

2009-05-18T20:50:00.002+01:00

Haven't posted anything in ages. And i dont have a plausable reason why. Sorry bout that. So to make up for it, im putting up a token sneaker post of my 'I Like'.

Nike Air Max 1 Safari, Fall 2009

Y-3 Fall or Autumn Winter 09 Pinky drops

Hello Kitty x Asics Gel Lyte III

Saturday Stop and Snap Shopping

2009-05-16T21:38:00.003+01:00

Blazors. Slim Pants. High Tops.
A feminine take on once masculine pieces.
Expect to see this alot more.

"i cant get swine flu! i'm an african, and i eat pepper soup"

2009-05-09T14:03:00.001+01:00

LOL!!!! at the statement *you know who you are* and the video!!

(not about kicks,i know! but i just had too!!)

Say What!!!! "The First Lady Rocks Sneakers"

2009-05-08T00:02:00.007+01:00

And as if you didn't know that women's sneakers are at the height of the game at the moment.

Michelle Obama rocks Lanvin's SS09 trainer.

Black Scale Models are THE HOTTEST!!!!

2009-05-07T23:11:00.000+01:00

San Francisco-based Black Scale's second exclusive collection for Karmaloop.....blah blah blah......

He's Fit, and thats it!

Check out Karmaloop, now check out Black Scale.

Rome, here we come!!!!!! UNITED, UNITED, UNITED

2009-05-05T22:52:00.007+01:00

Champions Leaugue, 2nd Leg, Semi Final.

*and just for fun, as i snapped these on the night*:
Arsenal (supporter) 1:
Man United (supporter) 4:
(Aggregate scores)

RESET

2009-05-04T02:12:00.000+01:00

This bank holiday weekend saw the Reset event go down at 1948, and what a heavy event it was!!! If for some reason, unknown to man, you have no idea what this event was about, click here, and for those that do, you'll know that the event was predicted to be BIG in every way!!!

Headed down to 1948 early as the much sought after Black Nike Air Yeezy's had landed at the store that morning, and wanted to see which lucky mofo's :-) had koped a pair of these much sought after and talked about sneaker.

Yeezy hype over (although this buzz stayed in the air throughout the day), the sun even higher and brighter in the sky, and RESET began.

WAH Ladies provided some sunshine refreshments!!

These Air Max 90/ Flywire/ Hurrache/ Cement or Elephant print whats-its? were by far the best of the bunch! Acyc, im still trying to figure out what they are...

To all that came down, what an amazing day! The weather was in fine splendor, the space looked amazing, the stands were all so diverse and unique, and the people and the vibes were just fantastic.
A.I.N.T, Allcaps, Benjart, Currency, Cassette Playa, The Devoted, PC. Williams, PAC, The Ugly Kids, Trinotron, Second Son and Trapstar (you man killed it selling out on bare lines)you guys nailed it and repped hard on the UK independent street wear scene. Big Big BIG!!!!!
Big shouts have to go out to Jude, Acyde and Nehjat for the organisation of this mega ting!!

Cant wait for the next one!!

Yeezy's: 2nd (May) Time Round

2009-05-03T20:24:00.009+01:00

Nike Sportswear, 1948: Queueing

Outside a Yeezy stockist in the US (where they don't ramp with queues)

........in the hope of owning a pair of these!!

Congrats to those that did....

It seems, patience is a vurtue,

and makes you hungry too!!

Celebratory breakfast for those who waited overnight to kop the Yeezy's at STANDARD, Atlanta US.

Images courtesy of We Are HQ, Kanye's Blog, Sneaker Snapper, and Hypebeast

Magnificient Boss

2009-05-02T03:25:00.002+01:00

Rick got chiefed up by Fiddy. But this is WAY better than that 'get up' shit!!!

'New Wu

2009-05-02T03:15:00.000+01:00

Raekwon feat Method Man and Ghostface Killah
New Wu, same Tang, Big Crew!!!

Kanye: Amazing Vid? Crap Song!!

2009-05-01T03:10:00.000+01:00

Bank Holiday Weekend

2009-04-30T02:42:00.003+01:00

and just the other day a friend was sayin there was nothing to do!!!!

looks like its gonna be a very very busy weeknd. Lets hope it doesnt get toooo messy huh!!

Black Yeezy Fever

2009-04-29T20:03:00.001+01:00

This is gonna be quick, but you SHOULD ALL KNOW BY NOW, that the Black Nike Air Yeezy's drop this saturday, 2nd May.

DONT SLEEP ON THESE!! The black ones are by far, the best colourway produced and actually look like a really really amazing pair of sneakers. You know, the type that you would see on someone or somewhere, and not be able to get them outta your mind...........Like Ever!!!

Dropping again at Size and 1948, with again, a very very limited amount of stock, (what i personally think to be the best drop) the Air Yeezy continues its wave of superflous, excitemnet, happiness and turmiol.

Get there early!!!!!!!!!!!!
...and catch that dammed sneaker snapper trying to hustle herself some........(but we all know that shit aint gon work on these locked down kicks....hahahah)

YEEZY'S!!!!

Nylon X Nike Dunk Hi

2009-04-28T12:41:00.000+01:00

This laudable collaboration between Nylon magazine & Nike Sportswear, is bursting its seams with bold bright colours, screaming out a fully fun filled fab collection. The Nylon Dunk Hi's come in five fluorescent colorways (green, yellow, orange, blue &pink) all featuring a nylon/leather upper. Despite the bright colourway, the kicks have been kept simple with the Nylon font logo placed on the tongue in multiclour to stand out, as well as camoflaugued across the shoe in the same colorway.

Not to sure on the release date for these, but im sure, they'll be dropping very very soon at all good Nike Sportswear stockist, hopefully in time to bring the sun back out again

Check out the viral that gives a behind the scenes look at the photoshoot, as well as the editorial spread that features London's very own bad ass DJ Goldielocks.