Dim Sum

Posted on May 20, 2013 by Yani LDN

I know I love food but this post will only loosely be tied to my favourite hobby (eating)!

Last week, I arrived at work to find a rather intriguing looking brown parcel on my desk. After opening it, with a huge Christmas style grin on my face, I unearthed these beauties.

PUMA x Hypebeast Blaze LTWT “Har Gao” White/Hot Coral/Cream

The Puma x Hypebeast Blaze of Glory LTWT, with its shrimp camo, seeping out through the sheer upper, really do stand out. A perfect Summer runner, I can’t wait to give these a go (weather permitting)!

Something which I have been missing a lot lately, is a running shoe which is unashamedly ‘not super lightweight’ and supportive. When I was training on a more serious scale back in the early 2000′s, there was no such thing as barefoot running and we always looked for the most supportive and hard-wearing runners, to assist us throughout our training sessions and street runs. These are just that!

The Puma and Hypebeast engraved chop sticks with the dim sum steamer bag, really finished off this release for me, making them super special and extra tasty!

Big love to the Puma guys for sending me these, what a lovely Friday gift!

Get yours here, here or here!

Holly’s Latest Pick Up

Posted on May 18, 2013 by holzjade

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 living 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 UK 6 – the most average plain sailing, level pegging, loving life sized feet you’re 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 usually spent on hundreds of rolls of film, sketchbooks and all that malarkey.

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 here’s my money, and a student discount? Thank you very much!

The speckeled base on the toe box and around the ankle and the camo colours really fit 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).

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

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

Peaceeee
Holly

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ADIDAS ORIGINALS: ZX700

Posted on May 15, 2013 by esqueeezy

New offering from Adidas Originals, with a classic 80s runner re-release of the ZX700.

A mix of synthetic textiles available in colour popping bold berry, navy blue contrast or classic icy white and black stripes; the ZX700 is pure 80s athleticism made fresh for the present day and a perfect addition to any slick sport inspired outfit.

Available now from ADIDAS.

ESQUEEEZY

Everything Is Purple…

Posted on May 9, 2013 by lemonsneaks

We all remember the New Balance x Sneaker Freaker ‘Tassie Devil’ release that sent sneaker heads queuing round the block in March… well….. now the Sneaker Freaker fam have unveiled a fresh, new colorway of the Air Max 1.

Flexing an suede upper sporting 3 different shades of purple and a classic white midsole these babies really are a sight for sore eyes.

Stay locked to Big Eyes Little Soles for further release information…

Peace & Love!

@Lem0n_Cake

(couldn’t resist)

(via SF)

Sampled #4

Posted on April 24, 2013 by Yani LDN

Sampled is back in June at East London’s Vibe Bar, for the 4th edition of its clothing sample sale/ record fair/ art sale. We’ve been to the last few and they’ve all been filled with good people, good vibes and good things to buy!

Here’s some of the brands you’ll find down there:

WAIIIIT! It doesn’t end there… The party carries on at The Book Club from 8PM-2AM…

Head down and we’ll see you there, let’s all hope for some sunshine!

More here:

www.sampleduk.com
www.facebook.com/sampleduk
https://twitter.com/sampleduk

Big Love

Roshe Run iD

Posted on April 9, 2013 by Yani LDN

I’ll let the above image speak for itsself! Finally… Now, is the time you can make your very own, totally unique, perfect pair of Roshe Runs!

For the smaller footed fiends out there, you’ve got your pick of the crop with both kids and women’s sizes available.
Choose from a full mesh upper or add some suede, if you feel like giving your kicks a premium feel. I can’t tell you what colourways to go for but one thing I will say is that the lunarlon sole, cushioned collar and EVA foam outsole will all work together to make your feet super comfortable.

If you look through all my sneakers, you won’t find a pair of Roshe’s YET… But come payday, I think I’ll have to invest in some…

Get yours here and tweet/tag us in pics of your creations!

@YaniLDN
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Adidas Originals zx 8000

Posted on April 3, 2013 by holzjade

It was in one of my very first, if not THE first blog posts, featured in the ‘Sheffield Crep Hunt’ that I first noticed these beauties. The shape, the colour, mesmerising.

This running trainer has been around since the 80’s (specific year and dates open to speculation), if you hadn’t already guessed by merely the appearance.

After having made the decision to definitely save up and cop them, I discovered they’d been moved from my branch of Offspring because they weren’t selling?!?! Now this I found a crazy situation. Having one of the most interesting forms and colourways on the shelves at the time. A little different from the Adidas originals that had been saturating other media as well. But no, definitely sent to London :( .
Ever since this I’ve been waiting, and watching for another release to get my little hands on.

2010 Spring/Summer release

2011 Spring Black Spark

2011 Ultra clean Black Leather

2011 Winter White Super Green Collegiate

2011 Atmos x Addidas

2012 Summer release

A few days ago I got my wish!! Size? are set to release an all time favorite. Yet to announce exactly which one.

Ladies, I hope you’re excited as I am about this, and keep those eyes peeled.

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Jazz It Up

Posted on March 27, 2013 by Yani LDN

The lovely guys over at Saucony sent me a little gift a few weeks back and I have to say, I’m loving it!

Saucony Womens Jazz Original ‘Navy/Pink/White’

Walking in these blue babies, is like walking on clouds… They’re super comfortable and literally made my feet SO happy!

I wasn’t sure how I’d feel about the pink within them but I feel it is a good addition to an otherwise seemingly masculine shoe. With a similarity in silhouette to that of a few others that I own, it didn’t take too much getting used to when looking down onto them – (which is usually make or break for me when trying something new).

Overall, the perfect Spring sneakers. Even my ridiculously girly worries about them clashing hugely with my love for all things black has gone out the window. Now bring on the sunshine, I wanna wear these everywhere!

Get yours here.

@YaniLDN
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My #WeekInSneaks with Adidas Originals

Posted on March 26, 2013 by Yani LDN

I was challenged by the guys at Adidas Originals to wear the same pair of black suede, OG Gazelles every day for 7 days and team them up with a different daily outfit.

Here’s the outcome!

Day 1

Day 2

Day 3

Day 4

Day 5

Day 6

Day 7