Very Little Soles

You all know that most of us Big Eyes girls, have feet that are, well… Smaller than average… But these are literally the most amazing little soles I’ve ever seen!

Every time this little mini babe, pops up on my Instagram (via her Dad, Loxy’s account), I get all girlie and ‘awwwww’ for a longer-than-necessary, amount of time!

Everyone, meet Lexi… Mini sneaker queen!

Lexi’s Nike Air Jordan V ‘Grapes’


Genuinely can’t get over how amazing she is!

Hope her little face and even littler feet, brightened up your day!

Get your mini sneaker fiend, a pair here!

@YaniLDN

Back to the Classics

If there’s one silhouette that doesn’t age with time, it’s the Reebok Classic. This morning, I received a little gift at my work desk and it definitely brightened up a pretty dull Monday!

Reebok Classic LTHR Vintage ‘Carbon/White/Red’

Reebok Classic LTHR Vintage ‘Reebok Royal/White/Red’

Since I’ve not been able to take the red pair off, these are a welcome edition to my Summer footwear rotation!

The light grey suede is perfect for those totally dry, sunny days and the blue pair will share the job of my every-day go-to shoes, with the red pair I’ve had for a while.

I don’t think I’ll ever fall out of love with the towel lining and padded tongue, it makes these trainers, the most comfortable that I own. Taking them off at the end of the day, is actually difficult, I reckon I could sleep in them!

The thing I’m most attracted to, when it comes to the 30th Anniversary Reebok Classics, is how they fit with a chilled daytime outfit, as well as with something a little smarter. Maybe it’s the suede upper or the block colour, I’m not entirely sure… All I know, is that I love them and you’ll all be seeing these popping up on my Instagram, over the summer months!

Get yourself a pair or two riiiiiight here and follow Reebok Classics on Twitter and Instagram to keep up to date with all the new releases.

@YaniLDN

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Mozart Circus Talks Sneakers

If you saw my post a few weeks ago, about Sekure D’s sneaker art time-lapse, you’ll know I love my sneaker art! Well, I have a treat for our readers this week, as I have had the great pleasure of interviewing the Lovely Bri aka Mozart Circus!

“Bri was born and raised in the mean streets of Surrey where petty crime and swearing is as common as country fetes. It is rumoured Bri likes to participate in one or two splendid games of croquet and sip Pimms while rested on her veranda, overlooking a rural vision of absolute prosperity, the sun gleaming off her monocle. When the weather is rather ghastly she likes to partake in this thing called “Street Art”.

First sneakers you ever bought?
In all honesty, I have no idea. I have trouble remembering last week let alone the first pair of sneakers I bought. I remember the first pair of high-tops I bought. Still have them and not in too shabby condition considering I think I got them around 10/11 years ago. They’re a pair of Nike dunks in a pastel blue & yellow colour way. I would weave different colour laces into them because I thought I was the bollocks.

Is there a particular sneaker that sticks out from your youth?
Reebok Workouts. All black. No fuss. Or when I was really young it had to be those flashing sneakers which cost about the price of a Big Mac. They had lights in the heels so you would strut about and they would flash red making people think your parents had attached reflectors on your shoes so they didn’t lose you.

What’s your favourite pair of sneakers of all time and why?
Hard question, really hard. It’s near on impossible to answer it. There are so many & all
for different reasons. I could maybe pick a favourite from each brand but that would take too long. The Adidas Superstar has to be up there above all other Adidas Originals because of the sheer scale of the advertising. I mean if you’ve got run DMC rapping about it you know it’s going to be big. I love the Reebok Pump also. They’re just cool, still manage to look originally retro whatever year they’re released and the interaction with the shoe never gets boring. The whole concept behind the Air Max 95 was revolutionary so you have to admire it, but I like Dunks and most of my Holy Grails are Dunks, but then you have the odd one here and there, I love the royal blue Ewing & I really like Gourmet’s all over leopard print sneaker.

Do you have a pair of kicks in your collection that you don’t wear very often and why?
I have a pair of Pro Model Shells from `97 in the box never worn. They’re not particularly rare or anything but it was the strife of trying to find them in my size & with the box. I love the box, it has an ad for the France World Cup on the side but I had a house party a few years back and where I had left my new purchase out in my room, a couple of drunk mates decided it was a good idea to tag the box. So I was left in mourning for about a week staring at this graffiti covered box, with Happy Birthday messages scrawled all over the lid. Twats.

Staple everyday pair in your collection and why?
An everyday pair would have to be Air Max 90s, I have a pair I used to wear at school for P.E so they’re my dog walking kicks now. They’re comfortable and just understated enough not to notice how scratched they are, from when I actually moved during P.E, which was rare especially since all my school wanted to do was play rounder’s and all I wanted to do was pick at the grass, re-do my laces every 2 minutes.

Is there a particular style that you keep re-buying? eg: Mine is the Jordan III and Adidas Superstar.
I will always keep buying Dunks. The designs are endless and as there is such a larger surface with a High Dunk, the artist collab’s with them won’t stop, it’s easy to play around with a Dunk when you have panels that big. Nike don’t need to change the shape or go all meshy with the Dunk, for the shoe to look different.

Beaters or best for gettin’ dirttttty at raves?
I hate raves. I couldn’t think of anything worse than being splattered with florescent paint and getting mud on my sneakers in order not to be able to hear any music because the prick next to you want to blow his whistle in your ear from start to finish. But my beaters would have to be a pair of black & white Nike blazers I got a loooong time ago. I mean before, when you could wear them without some oversized cable knit cardigan from Jack Wills. They’re my art trainers.

Latest purchase?
A pair of Fragment X Design Dunks. Hiroshi Fujiwara created 3 different colour-ways for Nike in 2010. They were all named after Cities. I picked up the London ones last week. Rumored they were based on the Never Mind the Bollocks album so had to buy them. Most people I think would cringe at the sight of them and it’s true that the only signature of the collaboration, is a tiny symbol on the back panel of each shoe. So you’re basically paying a premium price just for this mark that’s the size of a 5p.

Best sneaker experience?
Whenever you find that the last pair in stock is in your size. That’s always euphoric and an on-going good sneaker moment.

Worst sneaker experience?
Seeing Pastry sneakers in Foot Locker. Disgusting behaviour.

Any new releases you’ve got your eye on?
I was looking at the Ewing Focus’ which are supposed to be released at the end of June, but tbh all I notice is Jordan releases. They seem to surface a new J every month. Kinda annoys me.

Favourite sneaker stores?
Well obviously you have your standard stores like Foot Patrol & Size. I prefer some of the online stores like Shelf Life. It good to see into independent stores that stock things you don’t expect, like Decade, a store in Guilford, they’re pretty cool at taking in suggestions from the customers.

What inspired you to get into making sneaker art?
Basically it got to a point where I couldn’t afford to go out and buy a new pair of sneakers that I decided to draw a pair instead & stare at those for free. It worked out alright, after that I just kept drawing. Haven’t put my pen down yet.

Ever thought of putting your art work on a pair of sneakers?
I have done before but it’s strange I draw whole shoes so nobody really wants a sneaker with a sneaker drawn on it. You don’t see people walking round with a tattoo of an arm on their arm, so it doesn’t work with shoes. I have done a couple of reoccurring patterns. I did a pair of low AF1s with the “Riddler” pattern. Also a pair of AF1 mids with a kind of abstract cube design in all different colours, I’ve had offers on those but I wear them so they’re not for sale.

What’s your favourite part about drawing / painting sneakers?
When drawing sneakers, the best part is the details, for instance I love stitching. A sneaker with a lot of stitching is a great sneaker to draw. Makes it look more realistic and adds a different texture. I could do the stitching on a lot of Nike trainers with my eyes closed. I don’t have to refer back to pictures of Dunks anymore. The patterns of stitching and whether it’s a double line or single of stitches are all in my head, I could tell you the amount of single stitches that are on a size 6 High Dunk, mainly because I looked at it so many times but also because I’m very sad. Also, love the cross hatch pattern on the front of Superstars, those marks looks great in paint.

I was lucky enough to receive a few prints, vinyls and an amazing phone case from the lady herself! Support the independent artists in the UK scene. Take a look at some of the sneaky peeky pics below of the goodies Bri sent me… all these items are available from her website, so go check!

Don’t forget to go check out Mozart Circus and follow her on Instagram: @mozartcircus and twitter: @mozartcircus and show her NUFF LOVE!

Peace & Love!

@Lem0n_Cake

CLOSER LOOK – Odd Future x Vans Syndicate Old Skool Pro “S”

The countdown begins! The hype around the Odd Future x Vans Syndicate collaboration has been the talk of many sneaker blogs and forums for a few months now, but the time has finally arrived that we see these babies hit stores on Saturday!

I work at Black Sheep Store in Manchester, and seeing as we got our delivery this morning, I thought I’d give you the pleasure of an up-close detailed look at the little beauties for a Big Eyes Little Soles exclusive thanks to The Black Sheep!

An ‘Odd Future’ take on the classic Old School Pro ‘S’ model is a winning combination for many sneaker heads, skaters and OFWGKTA fans. Rockin’ a suede upper with gum sole and a ‘brilliant white’ leather wave along the side. The added ‘Odd Future’ effect is bought to life with ‘GOLF WANG’ embroidered lettering on the heel, the signature cat graphics on the insole and Golf Wang/Syndicate logo on the tongue.

They also come with a spare set of black laces which is always handy. The shoes come presented in a little creme sack to keep em’ fresh, which are snuggled into the very special Odd Future box making these a collectable item for most.
Take a closer look at the more detailed images below:

Starting in a UK 3, this is good news for little soles! With more deliveries for restocking expected in the next few weeks stay tuned for more information! These are SURE to be sell-out shoes.

Here’s what the Vans Syndicate website had to say about the collaboration:

We have been friends with Odd Future for a while now and we’ve had a very rare pleasure in watching these talented teens blow up right before our very eyes. As Vans loyalists from the beginning, this outrageous rap group embodies the Syndicate culture with roots in skateboarding, music and Off the Wall personalities. 
 
For the Syndicate Odd Future pack, Tyler the Creator chose the crew’s favorite Vans classic silhouettes, the Old Skool, to update to Pro “S” specs including custom artwork and graphics in four bold suede colorways grounded by a gum rubber sidewall. 
 
The Old Skool Pro “S” features premium suede materials and custom Golf Wang artwork on the tongue and footbed. Available in Black, Blue, Camel and Red.
Project: 023.146
Style: Old Skool Pro “S”
Materials: Suede and Leather
Colors: Black, Blue, Camel, and Red”

 
Available in-store at The Black Sheep, Manchester on a ‘one per customer’ basis THIS SATURDAY (15/06/13) from 10:30am.

Odd Future for Vans Syndicate are available in limited numbers at Syndicate approved skate shops such as:

Black Sheep Store – Manchester
Scene – Preston
Endemic - Huddersfield
Ideal - Birmingham
Flat Spot – Devon

Let us know what you think and don’t forget to tweet / instagram us your pictures if you cop these @BigEyesLittleSoles

TTFN yo!

@Lem0n_Cake

I’ll leave you with my personal favourite tune of anything with Tyler involved:

Adidas Originals SS13: Women unite in London.

To celebrate the adidas Originals SS13 women’s collections, adidas has teamed up with BLEACH London’s Alex Brownsell and globally renowned photographer Shaniqwa Jarvis to showcase a story of style, taste and modern day female friendships. The campaign features three real life best friends – taste makers and style influencers in their own right, they invite the viewer on a journey set against the London backdrop that colours their everyday lives. This is a shoot created by women, with women, for women, which is something we at Big Eyes Little Soles can really appreciate.

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The shoot confirms why this is the most exciting season yet for adidas Originals women, embracing summer prints and the ever popular sports-luxe trend. Prints ranging from daisies to bones produce styles that work for girls, both day and night and can act as staple items in any girls summer wardrobe. Some key Jeremy Scott for adidas Originals pieces have been thrown in, bringing his unique perspective of fashion to the adidas Originals table.

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Behind the shoot, hairstylist to the stars Bleach London’s Alex Brownsell, the woman  responsible for putting cotton candy hair back on the radar and who can count M.I.A. and Victoria Beckham amongst others as clients, lends her magic touch to this exciting explosion of female talent. Adding to this brilliant, exciting all-girl collaboration  is Brooklyn photographer Shaniqwa Jarvis.

Talking of the collaboration, Shaniqwa says: “I was excited to work on this project with this myriad crew of talented women. I was excited to showcase a genuine crew of women, wearing an array of looks from adidas Originals who are real friends and document them during their day. There is something special about female friendships and being able to capture this special bond is exciting to me.”

The shoot represents many women creatives and portrays adidas originals in a way that screams GIRL POWER; something us Big Eyes Little Soles girls embrace and feel is only becoming more important within today’s male dominated street wear/sportwear culture.

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Radio 1 Xtra’s Amy Becker, Talks Sneakers

Amy Becker is one DJ who is definitely going places. At only 19, Amy has already secured residencies in both London and Leeds, and as she is a fellow lover of trainers we couldn’t pass up the opportunity to interview her about her DJ’ing and her trainer collection.

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How did you first get into DJ’ing and what/who were your main inspirations?
When I was about 14 I got a bit obsessed with the whole dubstep movement that was emerging, and I just wanted to have a go at mixing what the likes of Burial, Mala and Skream were putting out at the time. So I bought myself some shitty CDJs, spent hours after school each day mixing in my bedroom and it just went from there!

For those who may not have heard your mixes, how would you describe your style?
I always find my style difficult to describe ‘cos I tend to just play whatever I’m feeling regardless of what genre it is or who produced it. My Daily Dose mixes usually consist of the tunes I’m playing out that week combined with some classics, from grime, hip-hop, trap, garage and footwork to R’n’B remixes and edits. I have about four mixes left on the show, one of which is going to be a special hosted by some well-known grime MCs so I’m looking forward to that!

How did you land a spot on MistaJam’s ‘Daily Dose’, and can you elaborate on what the Daily Dose is?
Last year MistaJam aired a mix that I submitted for the ‘1500 Seconds of Fame’ feature on his show. That exposure gave me the push I needed to devote more of my time to DJ’ing and meant that I started getting bookings for gigs outside of my bedroom, my mates house parties and dead east London bars. I stepped it up a level in terms of the work I put in so it really paid off when Jam asked me to return to 1Xtra as a Daily Dose resident! It’s an hour mix every other Wednesday at 9pm, which I pre-record straight from my decks.

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What have been your career highlights so far?
I just finished my first year at Leeds Uni, and DJ’ing regularly at some of my favourite clubs there has been awesome – one highlight being when I played at Mint Warehouse for the Rinse FM Winter Tour.

What have you got planned for the future?
Big things ☺ I’ve learnt a lot recently about being patient so I’m trying to keep up that mentality at the moment. This summer I have some wicked nights and festivals booked in, such at Outlook Festival in Croatia which I’m hyped for!

Do you have any advice for aspiring DJ’s who are looking to break into the industry like yourself?
Just keeping in mind that all the awful venues and nights you play at will eventually be worth it if you’re dedicated and put enough effort in. Also that promoting yourself well on the Internet is important, but it isn’t everything…it’s easy to spend too much time online and not enough on getting yourself out there to network.

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What’s your favourite pair of trainers of all time and why?
Probably white Air Force Ones. I know it’s a boring choice but they were one of the first pairs of trainers I got and they’re just so wearable and timeless – I think I’ve been through about 6 pairs.

Staple everyday pair in your collection and why?
The 90s Fila high-tops I bought for £9.99 a few months ago, because although they are the cheapest I’ve ever purchased I swear they are bulletproof!

Latest pick up?
Jordan 5 Grapes and yep I’m pleased to say that after many many outings they still look like they just came out the box

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Beaters or best for raves?
Usually beaters, especially when I’m not DJ’ing. If I’m just raving then I tend to go for dark-coloured trainers such as my Jordan Bred 11s, Retro 6s or black Air Force Ones, even though you’ll find clubs in Leeds often look like a sea of Air Maxs & Blazers!

Follow Amy on Instagram @Amy_becker
Twitter @BecksOnDecks
Soundcloud: amybeckerDJ

Leopard Roshe Run

When a footwear designer sits down to create a shoe we have grown to expect certain things to be considered, -the purpose of the shoe, the practicality, the durability, and the overall design.

We have seen the conception of many great sneakers over the last thirty years employing the most tech of technologies. With the creation of the Roshe Run according to the designer Dylan Raasch, he wanted to create something new that wouldn’t break the bank and would still look tight. The inspiration behind the shoe was born from a love of meditation andwanting to employ the gens of Zen and Simplicity. The shoes’ name is derived from the name given to a Zen master and the design of the shoe is based on a running silhouette.

All aspects of the shoe had been considered to reflect the ideals of a Zen garden. The sole is based around the shape of a stepping stone, the innersole has been made to mimic the pattern of a raked garden bed and the original colourway was moss green. The Roshe uses a Zoom Waffle sole for grip and the original upper is constructed from a lightweight engineered mesh. Overall the shoe is breathable, flexible, and more comfortable than a lunar sole in my humble opinion. In terms of durability it has a fairly short life expectancy of approximately a few hundred wears, but it is a great daily shoe especially if you have to do a lot of walking. Especially good for holidays in hot climates where you might be clambering up rocks or festival stages as it has been designed to wear with or without socks.

The look is a little bit of an acquired taste but to be honest its mad comfy so you’ll get over that air max-esque lip on the toe fairly quick. Nice. With over 50 colourways already this shoe has taken off in an unreal way. It has been Safari’d, Libertied, and it is already available in Nike id. The colourways are being churned out!! Moving forward into AW13 with some more winter appropriate fabrics being employed for the colder months. Look out for the Leopard print Roshe with neon green accent on the toe box available in coming months, from selected premium Nike retailers.

Dionne

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