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Thursday, January 7, 2010
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Silver Air Max Light. Cool I think I will get for the summer.
The classic Nike running shoe, the Air Max Light, has hit retailers in this new silver and white colorway. The last pair we saw in this silhouette used a White/Obsidian/Grey-Bluecolor-up, but this one keeps things more monotone.
A textured leather is used throughout, including the white mudguard, and shiny silver midfoot panel. Grey weave in a matte finish is used on the toe, tongue and heel areas as well. A dark grey liner contrasts the white midsole, completing the colorway.
Sneaker Con Coming to NY.
This Saturday, January 9th, Sneaker Con invades New York City. For those not familiar with this traveling event series, Sneaker Con is a shoe trading/buying/selling event open to the general public. 1500 visitors are expected, as well as a number of exclusive retailers. Running all day, this event promises seven hours of sneaker-centric entertainment
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Monday, January 4, 2010
I want Some Turkey LOL
Who Is Natalin...Well In 2009 Her Name Has Gone From Not Being Mentioned To Being Talked About In "9" Magazines...Plus...Jimmy Kimmel Live...ESPN...Sport Illustrated.com (SI.com)...& The Movie "Couples Retreat"...She's Of Turkish Descent & Speaks 3 Different Languages...She's 5'5" 125lbs & Her Measurement Are 34-26-36...She's Something Special...Don't U Think?
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LOL PoPo you gotta be on your Job these days... and where did the inmates get a camera??? LOL
Maybe the inmates really are running the asylum.Tags: barrau, caught, chasindatpaper, chasinmopaper, claudel, green, guard, island, jail, job
Kid Cudi Says Stop the Bull Sh*t
Kid Cudi has never been a rapper that finds it necessary to bring down another rapper in order to promote himself. He is, however, a man that apparently believes in respect and will immediately shut down those that choose to not show him such courtesy.Tags: and, business, cudi, destroy, fan, fed, gaga, goes, i'm, in
Lamborghini Concept... ALL I CAN SAY IS WOW
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According to the designer, the Ankonian takes the design of the Reventon to the next level, even though the concept itself manages a unique expression. The supercar concept has a more aggressive design, and is downsized to account for a more environment-friendly status, though it does not include any hybrid or similar technologies.
The mid-engined supercar has a narrow and rather complex-looking body, with a garnishing of GT proportions. Thin OLEDs embedded between the surfaces function as headlights, and while all those lines may look weird, the Ankonian supposedly makes the best use of it all. The concept was named after a bull type famous for black hair, and since the designer had some help from professional designers at Lamborghini and Audi, the finished model has impressive looks.
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U Just Benn Winterized
The Unboxing of the Jordan Winterized Spizike's from Marcus Troy on Vimeo.
Marcus Troy unboxes the winterized Jordan Spizike's
Great stuff
Marcus Troy x Nike Bespoke Air Force 1 from Marcus Troy on Vimeo.
December 8th, 2009 I was invited to 21 Mercer street in NYC to the Nike Sportswear Flagship store to design my own NIKE Bespoke Air Force 1. I sat down with IZ the Nike Bespoke specialist and he helped me put together this 1 of a kind Marcus Troy Air Force 1. I used premium materials such as Leather Rubber, Suede, Patent Leather, Kevlar, waterproof denim and Loopwheeler cotton for this creation. Visit www.marcustroy.com to see the final product.
Friday, January 1, 2010
The Top 9 Of 09.... By Nicekicks.com
2009 was definitely a great year to be a sneaker lover! Not only were the majority of the sneaker releases exceptional (”Space Jam”, Air Yeezy, etc.) but sneaker-related stories undoubtedly dominated 2009 (Marcus Jordan, DJ AM).
With that said, our staff compiled a list of sneaker stories that remained at the forefront of sneaker enthusiasts’ minds throughout the year. There were many more than nine stories; however, staying with the theme of the year, we narrowed it down to this specific number.
Hit the jump to view the Top 9 Sneaker Stories of ‘09.
With that said, our staff compiled a list of sneaker stories that remained at the forefront of sneaker enthusiasts’ minds throughout the year. There were many more than nine stories; however, staying with the theme of the year, we narrowed it down to this specific number.
Hit the jump to view the Top 9 Sneaker Stories of ‘09.
The Recession Hits The Sneaker Heads.
2009 was a tough year for a much of America. The national recession put stress and strain on pocketbooks everywhere, meaning that hobby expenses had to be cut back. For many of you, that meant your love for sneakers had to take a backseat to more dire necessities. While lower incomes and tougher times have proved to be at least an inconvenience or worse for many people, many of us overlook the troubles that the stores we buy our shoes from have faced.Looking back on 2009 in terms of sneakers, many things come to mind. High-tops were big, Jordan Brand made sure we knew MJ was being inducted into the Hall, and many other trends came and went. One trend many of us never considered though, was an economic one. So to look into the year in a fiscal sense, we look now at spending trends and receive insight from a boutique owner in a struggling local economy.
The one positive side of the recession is that if you do have money to spend, you had options and many of those shoes were on sale, as retailers wanted to make sure to unload product. On the contrary, that means that boutiques and resellers have had an even harder time choosing which products to put on their shelves.
This situation has made for an opportunity for sneakers that many thought would not be so successful to do just that–succeed. One silhouette that Jeff Brown, owner of Suite 160 in Las Vegas, has found sold very well was the Nike SB Zoom Stefan Janoski. “Blazers and Janoskis,” says Jeff, “are selling much better than say, $140 Jordans, where in the last couple years, people didn’t really care if something was over $100 dollars. They would buy it.”
Jeff and other owners have found themselves buying some products based on their price, rather than the more expensive sneakers that sell out in a healthy economy. The Nike Air Max 95 was specifically mentioned, as it released in a number of colors in 2009. “If someone already has a few of those in different colors, they’d pass on the other ones. I mean, they’re $140,” said Brown.
This trend is pretty easy to believe, as many collectors pride themselves on the diversity in their closet. For many sneakerheads, whether avid or casual, the ultimate consideration comes down to whether it’s worth it to own two of the same shoes in slightly different colors or two (or more) completely different shoes.
Just as interesting to consider is the way stores are reacting to our preferences for price. Jeff is an a very unique situation, as the two locations he owns are in vastly different areas. The flagship store is in West Vegas, far from tourist attractions, and caters to educated local consumers. The second is in the Mandalay Bay Hotel and Casino, where flashier and unique shoes sell and the average consumer comes from foot traffic, which is “down about 40%,” according to Jeff.
It seems many retailers, and the brands they put on their shelves, spent the last year reconsidering the products they produce, carry and can sell. Obviously trends come and go, but the down economy had a lasting effect on our consumer-driven segment. The outlook for 2010 offers more hope than the last year did, and hopefully predictions will materialize. With the end of the year approaching in a matter of hours, how will you remember the last 12 months? Will you measure your shoe year in the ones you passed on, or the ones you justified splurging on?
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