October 23, 2008 by hunter.

I just made a huge mistake. In fact, its the ultimate sneaker sin. I passed on a pair of sneaks that have haunted me ever since.

I was in New Delhi and I saw a boutique selling Reebok’s new Fish Fry line designed by Manish Arora. Intrigued, I popped in and browsed through the selection. Most of the shoes are for women, but they had a few nice designs for men. The price gave me a bit of sticker shock, so I decided to mull it over and come back. How is it possible to get so distracted that you forget to buy an awesome, regionally unique sneaker!?!? Ugh! If you’re in Delhi and you see a size 12 Fish Fry, won’t you help a brother out?

Moral of the story- follow your instinct. If you find a sweet pair of kicks, DONT risk letting them pass you by. Prop open your wallet and claim your sneaks. Your feet will thank you.

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October 2, 2008 by hunter.

Here we go once again- October 2008’s Sneak of the Month is the Onitsuka Fencing LA (green/yellow).

Once again, Onitsuka Tiger impresses with the release of the Fencing LA. Worn by the Japanese fencing team in the 1984 Olympics (hosted in LA), this shoe is designed to move. With eye-catching colourways, it is also designed to be seen. Fans of more conservative shoes might like the white/silver or gold/black versions, but the green/yellow is a true Sneak Outta Left Field.

I particularly like the little touches with this shoe. The neon orange/red highlights woven into the shoe’s sides and label draw the eye, and the shape of the sole (with its cutouts) is certainly unique. The Fencing LA is a welcome addition to the usual Onitsuka lineup of Mexico 66 sneakers, and it has earned its spot as October’s Sneak of the Month.

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