February 20, 2009 by hunter.

February’s Sneak of the Month needs to be something different. Something that stands out. Something that fits with Valentine’s Day. Aha! How about these Nike Track Racers?! Welcome to February’s Sneak of the Month.

I’ve been kinda bummed lately because I’m no longer in one of the world’s great sneaker cities. This makes it hard to find fresh pairs, so I’ve had to branch out a bit and get creative with sourcing. But every now and then I stumble across a nice pair on the local market. This is one of those sneakers. The Nike Track Racer is a terrific shoe, blending the sleek silhouette of the Puma II’s with a simple colourway. Lately I’ve been enjoying sneakers that are more plain than a typical ’sneakerhead’ shoe, and the Track Racers are no exception.

Don’t forget, they go great with Valentine’s Day. (Nike Swooshes make decent hearts) So if you are looking for a present for your sneaker-collecting valentine next year, add the Nike Track Racers to your list. Much love, and stay fresh.

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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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January 4, 2009 by hunter.

First, the New Year froze legions of Zunes, and now this. Thousands of shoes were found on Miami’s Palmetto Expressway. Odd. Maybe there are thousands of barefoot hitchhikers a few miles down the road? Here’s a slideshow of the cleanup.

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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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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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