January 11, 2009 by hunter.

Last post I wrote about the thousands of shoes that appeared on a Miami highway.

Thankfully, there is a very positive update. A terrific charity, Soles4Souls, offered to collect the shoes and distribute them to people in Haiti. Sneakerheads, take note. This is a charity we should look into if we want to do some good with our sneaker passion. We maintain sneaker collections, yet Soles4Souls estimates that 300 Million people around the world don’t own a pair of shoes.

For more on why Soles4Souls was created and what they have accomplished, check out this video:

If that doesn’t get you in the giving spirit, perhaps this video will.

Now if you’re in the helping spirit and are looking for ways to assist, Soles4Souls offers these suggestions.

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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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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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May 26, 2008 by hunter.

Why do we do it? Why do we wait in the cold for a fresh pair of shoes? Why do we chase down the few pairs produced? This isn’t like trying to snag a tickle-me elmo for Christmas- this is an ongoing, endless quest for footwear that many people don’t even wear. Sound a bit odd? A bit obsessive? I’m sure it does to outsiders. But true heads know that being the first in your town to rock a fresh pair is like no other feeling. Watching your new kicks snap necks as you walk down the streets always puts a smile on your face.

Some people do it to have the freshest kicks to wear. Some like to have a pristine collection that will never be worn. At the end of the day, though, everyone is drawn to having fresh sneaks that express their individuality and personality. With so many sneaker choices, there is plenty of room for individual taste. That’s what Sneaks Outta Left Field is all about. My personal taste is primarily German shoes- If you see me on the street, I will probably be rocking Pumas or Adidas. True sneaker heads collect sneakers that truly represent who he/she is. Real fans don’t chase blindly after the most hyped release. We sift through the pile of sneakers to find the ones that really fit our personality.

Now you know where I’m coming from. Stop by for sneakers and news that speak to me. Hopefully you’ll find some good sneaks in here that speak to you too. Until the next time, stay fresh.

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