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Another Size? Exclusive!

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We love a Size? Exclusive, especially when it’s a version of a silhouette we often buy. This one is no exception.

Nike Air Max Light Fall 2012 Preview – Size? Exclusive

Both pairs are set to release some time this Autumn and are both amazing in their own right.

However, the grey/bordeaux colourway is definitely a favourite of mine. The deep red colour set against that luxurious looking grey suede all up next to the bright white mesh, makes this shoe the perfect finish to any outfit. That bordeaux red definitely conjures up images of an Autumn scene in my mind!
These won’t release in my size, but I’m sure some of you will be lucky enough to get your hands on them! We’ll keep you posted with updates.

Which one’s your favourite?

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What We Wore On Wednesday #14

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Here’s what some of us wore today!

Lei-Mai

Bee

Izzy

Chloe W

Chloe C

Amber

Hayley

Elissa

Yani

UglyMely

Lemon

What did you wear today? Tweet us @BigEyesLilSoles or tag us on Instagram – @BigEyesLittleSoles and #bigeyeslittlesoles :)

@YaniLDN

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Like A Well Aged Glass Of Wine

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When I came across these and saw the block colour, my eyes nearly fell out of my head!

Nike Air Max 1 TXT ‘Magenta/Magenta/White/NTRL Grey’
The AM1 silhouette always makes my little feet stand out and with this magenta canvas upper, I know my size 3′s would be smiling.

The additions of the lighter colours on the midsole, branding and sockliner really bring out the single coloured upper, making it a shoe fit for the sunshine.

With a size run of a UK6 and upwards, I know that some of you ladies out there will be looking to get your hands on these. From what I can see, they’ll be releasing the end of May but stick with Big Eyes and we’ll keep you updated!

@YaniLDN

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AM Light At The End Of The Titolo Tunnel

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On my weekly search through the internet for new sneaker releases, I came across these babies on Titolo.
Nike Air Max Light ‘Dark Shadow/Blue Sapphire’

Nothing too over the top, this AM Light is a perfect staple sneaker for any collection.
The hints of blue sapphire and purple running through this shoe really bring the various elements together. Without these tiny additions, this sneaker would appear quite boring and insignificant, not these, they stand out in the crowd with ease!
The muted dark shadow and black against the bright white Swoosh make this sneaker appear seriously smart and yet the perfect everyday shoe.

Available at Titolo for €142.

Don’t Take This Lightly

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Nike Air Max Light ‘Dark Shadow/Teal/Pink’
Once again, Titolo Knows!
I have a thing about teal, so obviously I’m going to be drooling over these sneakers.
BUT, it’s not the teal that drew me in originally, it’s how smooth and clean this shoe looks. The subtle hints of teal and pink on the branding and sole really help the ‘dark shadow’ upper shine!
Really a perfect shoe for Autumn. These will look amazing on and I’m very jealous of you if you buy a pair!
Wear them with pride.

The Life of the Sneaker (Part III)

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Sneaker vs Trainer vs Tennis Shoe

So, we have noticed that some people out there have various names for our favourite shoe..
We would like to set the record straight..

The name ‘sneaker’ came about in the early 1900′s and were so called by Henry Nelson McKinney, an advertising agent for N. W. Ayer & Son, because the soles are quiet and make no noise on any surface.

So, the name ‘trainer’ came from the term, training shoe. However, we aren’t always training when we wear ours… ‘Tennis shoe’ came from the fact that tennis players wear them, but they’re totally different to an AM, Blazer, pair of Vans or anything we’d wear on a day to day basis. So we’re going to call them ‘sneakers’ because that’s the OG name and they don’t make a noise when we’re walking.

The Life of the Sneaker (Part I)

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So, Lei and I have decided to write a series of posts revolving around the history of sneakers and various interesting snippets of info you all might like to know.
Here’s part one..

A Brief Sneak-history 1800-2001

1800′s
First rubber-soled shoes are manufactured – plimsolls,
1892
Goodyear begins to manufacture rubber and canvas shoes under the name Keds.
1908
Marquis M. Converse establishes Converse shoe company.
1917
Keds are the first mass marketed athletic shoes. These shoes are called sneakers by Henry Nelson McKinney, an advertising agent for N. W. Ayer & Son, because the soles are quiet and make no noise on any surface.
1917
Converse releases the world’s first performance bball shoe – Converse All Star.
1920
Adi Dassler, founder of Adidas, begins producing handmade training shoes in his mother’s washroom without electricity.
1931
Adidas produces its first tennis shoe.
1948
Puma Schuhfabrik Rudolf Dassler is founded and the world is introduced to the PUMA Atom, PUMA’s first football shoe worn by members of the West German football team.

Part II coming up..