Haven’t done one of these for a while so there’s a bunch… Here goes!
In no particular order…
Nike Air Jordan XI ‘Bred’
Beautiful Suede Black Wedges (girly time!)
Timbs
Nike SB Blazer Mid
Nike Air Jordan IV
Nike Air Force 1 Mid
I don’t have a favourite pair out of all of these and they’ve all been worn LOADS since I got them.. They’ve all basically been on rotation!
Which is your favourite?
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Gentry Humphrey was spotted wearing a new, exclusive Air Jordan IV Retro colour-way this weekend at the Quai 54 Streetball Tournament in Pairs…. but what are they I hear you ask?
Well, they appear to be a pair of Air Jordan IV Retro’s which have been designed exclusively for Mr Humphrey himself! Gentry’s Jordan 4 features a colour-way that looks alot like the Air Jordan Retro 7′s ‘Year of the Rabbit’ rockin’ the white upper with red and gold accents (freshhhhh).
You’ll also notice that the ankle features an illustration of Gentry as “G-Money”, similar to the MARS Blackmon logo as seen in 2006 on the Air Jordan IV Retro Mars Blackmon…….move over MARS, G-Money is in the house!
Shout outs to DCS for the pics! Go check his full album of the Quai 54 International Streetball Tournament, some sick shots, I wish I was there!
Keep it Big Eyes!
One <3
@Lem0n_Cake
Writing this listening to Frisko’s new track ‘Get A Move On’ …. check the new video, hold tight Westfield Films!
Over the past month or so I’ve managed to get my hands on some perfect Summer sneaks.
Check them out!
Nike WMNS Air Max 1 ‘Fast Love’ ‘Sport Red/Sail-Sail’
I have a feeling some people were getting this release confused with the Liberty release and I can see why, however, the print is very different, as is the upper of the shoe.
The Sail midsole isn’t as yellowed/vintage and the upper consists of suede and canvas. These AM1s will round off my usual Summer staple of light denim jeans/short and a marl tee, perfectly!
Nike Air Jordan 4 Retro ‘White/Military Blue-Neutral Grey’
I wasn’t sure I’d like this release on me but after I tried them on, I fell in love. Along with my 6′s and my black/cement 3′s, these are my favourite Jordans (that I own). I wore them on a trip last weekend and couldn’t stop looking down. They just look so clean and the blue makes them so bright and stand out. I love them!
Nike WMNS Air Huarache LE ‘White/Voltage Yellow-Net Grey’
I’ve been looking for a replacement pair of Huaraches as my 1990′s pair are very close to being unwearable and then these popped up on eBay! I just had to get them and luckily enough, I did!
It’s like walking around with sunshine on your feet. I wore them to work last week and smiled the entire time! Comfortable, light and super Summery!
Let us know what your latest pick ups have been – Tweet us @bigeyeslilsoles, Follow us on Instagram – @bigeyeslittlesoles and use the hashtag #bigeyeslittlesoles and we’ll blog about your soles!
Don’t you just love opening a new box of kicks to get that whiff of new shoe smell?
Well get your peepers round these – same thing, different concept!
Shoepreme teamed up with @Harsky to create these amazing Jordan air fresheners. They are presented in the form of three original colorways of Air Jordan III Black Cement, IV White Cement and Fire Red V’s. They are availbe to buy now at Shoepreme‘s website for just USD $7 (roughly £4.50) so go on, pimp y’aw ride!
If anyone cops any of these, be sure to tag #bigeyeslittlesoles on instagram so we can see the freshness!
Writing this listening to ORIG KIDD‘s new track – Good Intentions. Check him out, he’ll be on the high rise!
Finishing with ‘Peace & Love’ doesn’t feel right on this one so I’ll leave it on a more fitting note….. Stay Fre$h!
via Shoepreme
So, after much deliberation over the nickname, we can finally reveal the Air Jordan IV ‘Cavalier’ (or ‘CAVS’ for short) are going to be hitting shelves this Saturday 12th May!
For those wondering why the ‘Cavalier’ nickname, it is a tribute to Mike’s infamous shot (otherwise known as ‘The Shot‘) in the 1989 Eastern Confernce First Round which propelled the Chicago Bulls to the second round of the playoffs.
Although the Cleveland Cavaliers’s kit is now more renowned for it’s modern burgundy/gold colour-way, these sneakers play a true homage to the old school white/blue kit from 1989.
Personally I’m really diggin’ the orange accents on these and as most of you Knicks fans know, blue and orange on a pair of Jordans….you can’t go wrong! If you’ve seen any of my previous Jordan posts, you know I could baffle on all day about the Jordan IV silhouette, so you know I have a loving opinion for these babies.
Available this Saturday (12th May) from limited Jordan retailers. I know that the only Footlocker in the UK getting GS sizes is Oxford Street London/House of Hoops, all other sizes available from limited Footlockers across the UK. Make sure you go and reserve yours as not all stores will receive them, and if they do expect limited numbers!
Peace & L<3ve!
via Sneakerwatch
Oh dayam, Nike have dropped another little sole exclusive from the Jordan Brand!
In the form of the classic Jordan IV shell with a quirky 2012 GS purple twist, these babies were made especially and exclusively for little feet (and i know a few big feet that would chop a few toes to fit in these)!
The Air Jordan Retro ‘Ultraviolet’ IV features a classic white leather upper, with ultraviolet splashed across the midsole, the inside and the eyelets to form the theme of the sneaker. Its light blend of soft grey around the toe to set these aside form any other IV. The black speckled wings have got my be my favourite part though, I have a black & purple vest top I’ve made that is a match made in heaven for these beauties!
Available NOW from retailers like Concepts.
2012 is shaping up to be a big year for the Jordan Brand with some dope retro and new releases in the pipeline. Last year we saw the return of the III’s, but this year IV is the magic number!
Peace & Riz!
@Lem0n_Cake
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Got some new kicks this week and thought I’d share my thoughts on them, and any excuse to test my new mini fish eye for my iPhone :)
Nike Freerun 2′s
I’ve been needing a new pair of running trainers for a while now, and I’ve only been putting off the running because of the shoes, so I bit the bullet and invested! I know, I know… not my usual steez…..me… in pink?!
I am absolutely bloody loving these! They are the lightest thing I’ve ever put on my feet! Its literally like walking on air. The mould of the sole allows for extra flexibility which I feel working my legs to take a next step, which in turn makes running feel effortless! I can tell these trainers are going to be the difference between finish running up that hill and dragging my legs up it.
I quite like the colours too, a black breathable base with a charcoal black cage and hot pink lining and laces, not usually my choice of colours but I think if these were multicoloured I’d still run in them, so comfortable!
Air Jordan IV ‘Cement’
I know, I know…. I’m a bit behind on these, but only because I’ve been awaiting payday!
They’re Jordans so you all know I could bang on about them all day, so I’ll keep it short and sweet for a change and let the photos do the talking.
CLASSIC!
Check out this amazing photo by Loz Badger, a good friend, a dope photographer! If you need a photographer look no further! Check some of his work out HERE.
© All rights reserved by Lawrence Badger
Did you get any new pick-ups this week? Let me know – @BigEyesLilSoles !
My tune of the week:
Peace & <3
2012 sees the return of the Air Jordan IV ‘Bred’ Black / Red which happens to be my second favourite Jordan! The swish black and red colourway with the grey midsole & eyelets and black netting make this Jordan a PURE CLASSIC! Set to release on ‘Black Friday’ 2012 (November)
ON TOP OF THAT… we’ve been hearing rumors flying around that the Air Jordan XI Black/Red could be hitting the shelves in December! Now this IS exciting, so get saving because November/December 2012 could potentially be expensive months!
Peace & Rizzzzz
The all-time King of Basketball turned 49 today and I have done a little tribute post just for Mr 23, collating some of my favorite photos, sneakers, and MJ moments :) …. Enjoy!
Professional Basketball player, Father, Olympic Athlete, Baseball player, Golfer, Business Entrepreneur, Actor, Part owner of the Charlotte Bobcats, and not forgetting THE Mr Air Jordan himself…Even his biography on the NBA’s website states, “By acclamation, Michael Jordan is the greatest basketball player of all time.” – true story.
Lemon’s Top 5 Jordan’s …(in no particular order)
I
In 1985, Nike gave Jordan and his signature line of sneakers and apparel a unique logo — who knew it would blow up like it did and still be going strong all these years later! Designed by Peter More, the Air Jordan I was considered a breakthrough in basketball show design. The Air Jordan I has been the most reproduced Air Jordan with over 96 colorways!
III
I’m going to sound like a stereo type Jordan-head now, however I still buzz off the elephant print too much to push these babies under the rug! Michael wore the AJ III at the All Star weekend in 1988 where he won the Slam Dunk title which makes them extra special to me. They were also the first Air Jordan to feature the new Jumpman logo. There are various colour-ways but the Black Cement has to be my favourite. They look suave so I can pull them off at work with a smart skirt ;) Tinker Hatfield did a good fine job designing these.
IV
My Personal Favouite, and as you can see I’ve got more to say on these than any other Retro J….
In 1989, following the success of the III, Tinker Hatfield delivered one of the most comfortable, most-loved Air Jordan’s in the series, the Air Jordan IV. Tinker really switched up the design on these making them a landmark in basket ball shoe history, and a ‘Holy Grail’ sneaker for so many Jordan heads (including me!)
Spike Lee created the Can/Can’t TV commercial to promote the Jordan IVs, and still one of my favourite adverts. The IV Cement was also featured in Spike Lee’s movie “Do The Right Thing” in a scene where the character “Buggin Out” goes sick at a cyclist who accidently runs over his kicks leaving them scuffed! Dayam!
The Air Jordan IV is one of the most collected shoes in the series. Ten years after its original release, Nike retro’d the AJ IV in 1999; it sold out immediately, lets see how to White Cement IVs go down tomorrow on their epic re-release date!
My favourite IV’s are the “Mars Blackmons” colour-way with White/Red/Black with Spike Lee’s alter ego MARS on the heel, picture courtesy of me and my feet ;)
IX
In 1996 Hatfield designed the Jordan XI. Even though Michael was still perusing his baseball career, Hatfield had hoped that Jordan would wear them if he returned to the NBA, which he did. Michael also wore the black/varsity royal/white versions in the Space Jam movie which gave this colour-way their ‘Space Jam’ nickname.
The IX was voted to best sneaker of all time by ‘Sole Collector’ Magazine and is one of the most loved Jordan’s around the world. On 23rd December 2011 I copped my Concords just in time for Christmas however there was a massive storm/rush for the sneaks all over the world on release day. There were reports from the States of Malls being looted hours before opening time and people getting arrested…. All over a pair of sneakers! I think that puts the demand and love for the XIs into perspective a bit.
Air Jordan Spiz’ike
The Air Jordan Spiz’ike was created to commemorate Spike Lee during the Mars Blackmon Era and combines the best elements from the Jordan 3, 4, 5, 6, and 20 and was first released in October 2006.
Spiz’ikes are like a mashup of the Retro Jordan’s and takes a slice of cake from each of the following Air Jordans:
Air Jordan 3 – sole, midsole, and “Spike”/elephant print
Air Jordan 4 – “wings” on the sides of the shoes that hold lace loops
Air Jordan 5 – main silhouette of the shoes, netting on the side, and lace locks
Air Jordan 6 – tongue of shoes
Air Jordan 20 – Lasered graphics on sockliner
SPACE JAM!
Not much text required really…. [insert childhood Looney Tunes memory here]
Also – If you haven’t already seen the Nike ‘History of Flight’ website, I suggest you go look now! A fun, Interactive website with dope graphics, facts about ‘The Man, The Moments, The Shoes, The Stories’.
Did you wear your Jay’s today?
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Jordan’s on my feet keep my cypher complete!
Peace & LOVE!
