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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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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June 18, 2008 by hunter.

Alright. This story isn’t entirely sneaker-related, but the story has some serious legs (sorry- bad pun). So you are enjoying a nice waterside stroll in British Columbia when you notice a strange object in the distance. What is it? A letter in a bottle? Nope. It’s a human foot in a sneaker.

Blech. The weird thing is that this has happened 6 times now. And another weird part is that 5 of the 6 feet have been right feet- only one lefty. But don’t worry- authorities think they know what is happening. The spot these feet are being located is close to a site where a plane crashed and sank 3 years ago. Oh, ok. That’s gross, but it kinda makes sense. But wait- there were only 4 bodies from that crash that were never recovered. And there are at least 5 separate feet (all righties). What’s going on?

In any case, you might be wondering what this has to do with sneakers. Well, the latest foot was found in a men’s size 10 Adidas. No word on the style. According to this article, the 2nd foot was discovered in a Reebok. Stories about the other 4 feet are severely lacking in shoe details, but 2 of the shoes were 12s, and one was a 10.5.

If you find a sneaker on the shore in BC, you might not want to pick it up. Otherwise, stay fresh (and dry).

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