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Sneak of the Month (October 2008)

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

SOM 10-08- Fencing LA- Angle

SOM 10-08- Fencing LA- Front

SOM 10-08- Fencing LA- Side

SOM 10-08- Fencing LA- Sole

SOM 10-08- Fencing LA- Back

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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