It was round about last month that I was on the hunt for my pair of ‘summer kicks”. The sun finally turned out for pretty much all of us in the UK, guaranteed thoughts turned to our wardrobe! My eyes were peeled all over the place, then I suddenly had thoughts of my last TRUSTY pair of AM90′s that I’d sold after literally liviing in them the whole of summer 2012. All these memories just rushing back! Decision made, 90′s summer crepes need to be got!

Next day I see this posted by Wellgosh

Telling all the ladies they’ve got size 3-6, so i had to share that on the Big Eyes facebook page.

The colourways on these are just silly jazzy, all three elidgable for a purchase. Now I am incredibly lucky with my shoe size UK6 the most average plain sailing, level pegging, loving life sized feet your going to meet. I can get most releases if I want. Unfortunately being a pauper art student, I can’t strictly afford all the crepes I’d love to, as it’s usual spent on hundreds of rolls of film, sketchbooks and all that malarky.

About a week later, I visited Selfridges in the Bullring, had a little meander round, of course  going to the Offspring concession (Birmingham being my home town). They had the 90′s of choice in. I had to buy them straight away, no hesitation! Do they fit me? Yes, thank you heres my money, and a student discount? Thank you very much!

The specked base on the toe and round the ankle and the camo colours really fitted in well with other colour schemes I wear.  They had both the ice blue and the metallic silver, but I HAD to go with the camo ones. Both available at Wellgosh still, from sizes 3-6 (links above)

Heres they are in action at my studio space! Infamous furniture in there also!

We love seeing your pick ups just as much as love to wear ours, so tweet us @BigEyesLittleSoles and @ us on insta @BigEyesLittleSoles

Peaceeee
Holly

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There’s a shop, in Birmingham, that not only is a sweet place to pick up some seriously cool garms, from some seriously cool guys, but you can also lay your hands on some of the rarer and more attractive kicks from New Balance,  its called A Too.

Here are the beautiful specimens I picked up from the guys.
Something me A Too have in common is a reason to love New Balance; it is born and bred in England. Something that can be quite a rarity these days in the industry, for one reason or another.

Kevin
Curtis

‘Taste? One day we will be fully decked out in heritage outerwear and boots and the next Silent by Damir Doma jersey trousers and vans slip ons. We like what has been made well, looks great and feels great.’

Our Favourite New Balance

576, 998, 1400 (introducing this SS13), H710 Gore-Tex (Well built, functional and Aesthetically pleasing), 1500 too! The 577 in the OG Navy is one you will see on our shelves from time to time, can’t beat a classic!’

As we enter 2013 and the sales begin to come to an end, the fresh new ranges begin to pop up. The boys are stocked up and ready.

You would be silly not to go and check them out!

At Big Eyes Little Soles, we want to know where you pick up your sweet kicks. Don’t be shy, we want to, no we NEED to have the knowledge.

Big up your local independents, that make your feet look better than anyone else’s . Get snapping and hash tagging #BigEyesLittleSoles and tweet at us @BigEyesLilSoles

Peace and love for 2013,

Holly
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Here’s an arty one for you, Little Solers.

Bringing the creative sides of sneaker culture together since 2008.
It’s always great to see the boundaries crossed. Art and Sole acknowledge that with the same passion we give to finding the right kicks.
This blog brings art and trainers together as one, giving you a whole new perspective.

Previous designs for Art and Sole have been clever, humorous and bold as you like. Their latest creation being Elevation by Geneviève Gauckler. 

Using a metallic silver paper, Elevation is the latest in their series of specially commissioned screen-prints;

 ’with sneakers that are perfectly suited for such a thrilling adventure. It’s important to feel well grounded before leaving the ground!’ - Geneviève Gauckler

Order your own copy HERE

Keep your eye on these guys.

Big love, from Holly

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Twitter: @HolzJade