NIKE X HIDEOUT FOOTSCAPE WOVEN

these are the original version of the Nike Woven Footscape.

however, we are talking about THE sneaker of the moment. The Hideout.

so much talk has been going on about this sneaker, it's kindda hard to just roll them all into one. it's basically a work of art, that y'all have to admire...and just BUY. no questions asked. but if you're one of the more serious type of collectors, and would wanna know ALL bout the shoe in the current spotlight, then we don't have much of a choice, now do we? lol.

behold the first ever collaboration of Hideout with Nike...

THE HIDEOUT AIR FOOTSCAPE

“Built upon the original 1995 Air Footscape outsole, this new style features a woven-together upper inspired by the Air Woven, thus allowing breathability. The asymmetrical lacing relieves top-of-foot pressure and the elimination of liner leather increases flexibility.

The ponyskin application seemed like a natural solution - not only befitting the shoe but also reflecting the ideas behind THE HIDEOUT’s interior. A matching pouch in ponyskin, suede and nylon has also been made for us by Porter Yoshida Japan, continuing with the theme of mixing rustic with technology.”

you might wanna check out the Hideout's official site for interviews with the hardcore experts!

these are the modern-day, & not to mention "all grown-up" version of those fuzzy slippers your mom bought for you when you were a kid. they'll make you feel all warm and fuzzy inside (because you were able to actually afford them and get your own pair & not share), not to mention totally OC on not getting them wet or dirty. which kindda makes me wonder if they'll smell like wet dog if you really DO get them wet? hmmm....

this may be Nike's first team up with Hideout, but from all the rad reviews this baby's been getting, we shouldn't be surprised if they come up with a PART II!!

for now, let's all just be happy with this first kick from their creative minds and await the drop-off tomorrow, September 9, 2006 at The Hideout in London. and will then be moving on to select sneaker specialty stores worldwide on September 16th.

*word is these babies were unexpectedly dropped off in Singapore two months ago before the scheduled release in the UK*

credits: hideout.com & trendpimp.com

NIKE DQM AIR MAX 90 'BACON" RE-RELEASED

after nearly two years in the backroom the infamous pair known as:

One of the most popular Air Max 90s of all time, the Nike Air Max 90 “Bacon”

was re-released on August 25th, 2006 at the legendary Dave’s Quality Meat who designed Air Max 90 “Bacon” (this nickname is derived from the design of the sneaker which utilizes colors that resemble a slab of bacon).

for a retail price of $204, the Bacon would also come with a DQM logo t-shirt, and “Show Your Support For Bacon” wristband.

check out some of the photos courtesy of kixandthecity and their awesome coverage of the Bacon's relaunching day.

would you look at that LINE!

for more pics on the actual release date coverage, check them out here.

if you missed out on the purchase two years ago, or was too broke then to get 'em...the retail gods...or devils have given you a chance!!! besides, who doesn't love BACON?!

photos lifted from: kixandthecity.com

SHOEGALLERY'S SCARFACE NEW ERA

ask any dude a list of their favorite movies of all time, and SCARFACE is definitely popping up...in whichever rank.

let's talk shallow references: MTV CRIBS. most, if not ALL ballers, players, hiphop stars, or any GUY (and some, even women) have at least a Scarface DVD. some have $3-posters (yep, even on Cribs)...but most, once the cashflow hits, shell out the greens on some killer collectibles. we all just can't get enough of Scarface. and true to that sense, NIKE and New Era joined forces to release a definite collector's must-have at Miami's Shoegallery.



go ahead...buy, or cry.

it's one of those things you just don't pass up on.

photo creds: highsnobiety.com

NEW BALANCE 574 CARPET

think carpets are just for floors? well, they've taken a literal step higher...to your feet! hahaha.

check it out...you guys are looking at a Limited Edition pair of New Balace 574. these are called ‘Carpet’ named after some of the material used on the shoe. and honestly, before this shoe came along, i had no idea that carpets even had "types", but hey, that's just me. :)

the sneaker's tongue has the NB Limited Edition Logo on it.
there are 2 different types of carpet material used to make the shoe on the side panel and toe box. the shoe has tan leather and the brown carpet with some suede on the inner side.

just when you thought they've used every single material out there for sneakers. what's next, "The Persian Rug Sneakers"?

some call it "tacky", some "unique"...whatever gets you off, right?


photo creds: kix-files

NEW BALANCE 576 AMAZON AND YAMATO

Yosuke, a famous actor in Japan has designed and will be launching his own New Balance 576 along with Mita Sneakers.

These special New Balance 576 has two models, namely the "Amazon", and the "Yamato".

THE AMAZON
Loud and juicy, this sneaker is out to turn heads. It is in the colorway inspired by the Amazon rain forests.


THE YAMATO

The more quiet but none-simpler version of Yosuke's vision. In classic white/red colorway with a twist. At the back of the shoe's heel, is a wonderful and quite detailed embroidery of the famous Japanese Cherry Tree Blossoms (or "Sakura").



If interested, watch out for these issues early next year. Both will be released in February of 2007.

Pictures from kix-files.com

NEW BALANCE M1700

Two of Japan’s Iron Sneaker Stores, Mita and Atmos will do battle in the name of New Balance’s 100th anniversary by each releasing a commemorative M1700.

Atmos is in pink, Mita is in blue and white. The New Balance M1700 is due September 16th.

ATMOS





MITA



Editorial: My personal vote goes for Atmos! I think Mita could've spent more design effort on this one. It's just too plain-looking for a commemorative issue. And I'm sticking by that note. :)

photos courtesy of: hyperbeast.com

ADIDAS T-MAC 1 RETRO 2007

the T-Mac 1's have been a popular choice for many ballers since...well, i don't really know. LOL
but i do know one thing though for sure: everybody thought they could be the next Tracy McGrady if they bought the shoes. which is why sporting goods houses get athletes in the first place.

FAME=SALES. period.

let's not even start on Michael Jordan. coz it'll have to take more than jury duty time on some high-profile murder case to finish discussing about ONE pair of Air Jordans.

let's stick to the T-Mac's, shall we?

there's been a lot of talk about Adidas coming up with retro version of the T-Mac 1 in white & gold. and here it is...

ADIDAS T-MAC 1 RETRO 2007

although i'm not a very big fan of basketball shoes, prolly because of the fact that well...i don't play basketball. LOL.

but man, these babies are definitely worth the exception! hell, i even have one of 'em Nike Turbines...in all colors. until now i still haven't used even one pair. not coz i don't wanna get them dirty, but because i don't know when & where the hell to use 'em.

just knowing that these babies will be released exclusively in ASIA with only 1,600 pairs make me zinnggg!!!

the T-MAC was actually just in the Manila, Philippines as part of his Asian tour to promote these babies, and even met up with a local fan with the help of the Manila Make A Wish Foundation. he got a McGrady jersey, a couple of T-shirts and a basketball signed by the T-MAC.

and...NO SHOES. hahahaha. that goes to show how limited these kicks really are, coz they won't even give them away to support their star's "humanitarian image".

definitely worth getting, folks!!

photo creds: myairshoes.com

NIKE MAGNETO AIR FORCE ONE

talk about loving X-MEN to the fullest...from head to TOE!!! HAHAHAHAHA!!!

this is actually a late post. these pics are exactly a month-old already, but i just had to post these kicks for the fun of it all.

i'm no BT&TT wit their psychedelic taste for LOUUUDDD footwear, but i'm totally digging these sneaks!!! just knowing that they EXIST just cracks me up,

mainly for amusement.

but hey, you gotta admit, we've been crazy about X-MEN since the comic book, the cartoon series, and the movie...and the fact that our generation now has

the means to impose our growing up years influences on major BIGTIME companies...Nike, for example...makes us proud to have even been born in this

century. whether you dig the 80's or not. HHAHAHAHA!!!

MAGNETO NIKE AIR FORCE ONES

the leather is texturized to have a "snakeskin" efffffecctt. *slither* SSSSSSSS!!!!!

and the UNQUESTIONABLY BEST part about this shoe is the MAGNETIZED swoosh on the sides. see the paperclips :P i want to buy these just to

test it out if it'll hold on to my fridge. :D prolly not, but hey, who cares? they're still pretty damn cool :D



hell, even the

box is cool. they GOTTA BE!!! we're talking Magneto here...the one who made us want to be "the bad guy", instead of the usual "hero". :D

YOU

LIKEEEE? you idolize Magneto and Nike, and you've finally seen what you've long been wasting all those worktime daydreaming whatifs for? you've been

stealing money from the old man's wallet since you were a kid just to collect all those X-MEN toys/comicbooks/clothes, and after dropping out of

highschool, you've been hauling ass just to buy all the stuff you've seen and these kicks would finally complete your collection? awwwwww...

well,

then hear me out...and prepare to WEEP. there are only TWO existing pairs in the world. one was up for grabs on

Ebay, size 10. what, you're a size 10 too? awwwwww...too bad it's already sold. :D

ain't life a bitch when you ain't got enough dough? tsk...we should all just meet up, hang out, have a few bottles, and cry together...

all photo credits: myairshoes.com (hands down to these research masters of cool kicks, especially nike ltds.)

NIKE FREE 5.0 PRIORITY ULTRAMAN

WAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!

there are things in life that you just like...there are things that you want, and there are things that you just NEED, and got to have...AT ANY

COST.

as of yesterday afternoon, something jumped from non-existent, all the way to the TOP of my list.

in honor of the cult famous japanese superhero, ULTRAMAN, celebrating its 40th anniversary, Nike came up with this baby:

Nike Free 5.0 Priority in the colorway of ULTRAMAN.

NIKE FREE 5.0 PRIORITY ULTRAMAN
the box has a special design with the Ultramn picture, and comes with a keychain.

Ultraman’s Light ray is embroidered on the upper side of the shoe. the tongue has “4 Decade” on it
details are everthing. even the back has ultraman's face on

it.

they were released on August 26, 2006 and are only available in Japan. if you mofos are lucky enough, grabe them at atmos. i searched

like hell, and they're still not available on eBay. but they are available at atmos-tokyo. if you're jap, then good for you...if you're not, then good luck...on all of

us.:D