January 3, 2009 by hunter.

FIGHT ON!!! This is January 2009’s Sneak of the Month- Rose Bowl edition! This month we bring you sneakers fit for a Trojan- the Puma Speeder Cup (Team Regal Red/Dandelion).

Start off the New Year right by showing your Cardinal & Gold in celebration of the 2009 Rose Bowl champion USC Trojans! These sneakers are the latest additions to an important subset of my collection- sneakers I can wear to the Coliseum on game day. They get extra points for being Pumas. The Speeder Cups were originally designed for the Spanish soccer team, but they fit in with USC football just fine. Just don’t kick the flagpole on the way to the stadium in these sneakers! As always, Stay Fresh and Fight On!!!

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December 30, 2008 by hunter.

Time to wake up from your food coma, take out the Christmas tree, and look ahead to the new year. You might not have gotten exactly what you wanted this year (still no two front teeth), but there is another, brand-spanking new year right around the corner. So what is on my wish list for 2009, you ask? Well…

Nike Marty McFly’s
And not the weak, close-but-no-cigar Nike Hyperdunks. I’m talking the real-deal, straight outta Back to the Future 2 McFly’s. Hell, even a fan was able to make a McFly better than Nike’s release. Now I was gonna tell you to log onto McFly2015 and sign their petition, but their site seems to have gone kaput. Well, while we wait for a true McFly release you can always pick up an authentic Delorean. Can you imagine stepping out of your shining Delorean with a fresh pair of McFly’s on your feet? Jumping Gigawatts!!!

New Balance Pigeons (pic courtesy of hypebeast)
So the legendary Nike Pigeon SB Dunks live on with the release of the New Balance Pigeons. And this time the release seems to have been riot-free! Awesome, but where’s my pair? It must’ve gotten lost in the mail (I forgive you this time, New Balance). If you missed out on the release (like me) you still have some hope in getting a pair…Hope that your several-hundred-dollar pair from eBay isn’t a total fake. That’s ok- I’ll just have to wait for the Puma Pigeons to release. That’s right, I am starting that rumor right now. Get on it, Puma! Your sneaker lineup is sorely lacking in the pigeon department!

World Peace
Ok, so technically it’s not a sneaker, but a little world peace would go a long way right now. Who knows- it might even inspire some awesome sneaker designs? And if world peace is too much to ask, then just send us some awesome 2009 sneaker releases.

Well, that’s what’s on my wishlist for 2009. Let me know what you’re wishing for- drop me an email. Have a terrific New Year’s Eve and stay safe- no spilling champagne on your sneakers!

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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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August 1, 2008 by hunter.

August is a hot month, so it deserves a hot sneaker. Thankfully Onitsuka and Tokidoki agreed and brought us the Onitsuka Tiger Tokidoki Mex Lo.

This sneaker is busy in the best sense of the word. Every detail is carefully thought-out and presented. The basic color palette of white, black, and yellow is a perfect fit with the tiger theme. But don’t worry, the basic color palette doesn’t restrict Tokidoki’s colorful world. Tokidoki’s vibrant characters pop from all over the shoe. There are even faves like Adios on the shoe’s soles.

Grab this terrific collab before they are gone- they’ve been flying off the shelves.

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July 14, 2008 by hunter.

A new book that showcases customized sneakers has hit shelves. Custom Kicks, by Maki, is chock full of awesome, inspiring images. I am impressed by how many artists are featured in this book, from big names like Jon Burgerman and Jeremyville to artists I haven’t heard of before (but will have to keep an eye on). Here are pics of some of my favorite sneaks:

The book is a steal at $20- pick up a copy and get inspired today!

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May 29, 2008 by hunter.

Sportie LA teamed up with Dirtymilk to bring us a line of tees. Scope out these highlights:

I like them both, but I LOVE “Cookin’ Up Kicks Since ‘85″. The pizza-box graphic works perfectly with the text. It is definitely on my must-buy list when I get to Sportie LA at the end of June. So here’s the deal- I tell you about the shirts, and you agree not to buy them all out- save me one. Anyway, Sportie LA’s apparel page has more tee examples. Enjoy!

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