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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Up for grabs in eBay is the world’s largest Nike sneaker collected, in its entirety..
Starting bid… $1,000,000.00!
I’ll let the pics do the talking!
If your bank account can handle it… Go bid here!
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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!
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Writing this listening to Frisko’s new track ‘Get A Move On’ …. check the new video, hold tight Westfield Films!
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!
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As of yesterday, the guys & girls over at Nike ID unleashed the beast!
‘A hybrid of classic Air Jordan kicks, the Jordan Spiz’ike pays tribute to Spike Lee’s Mars Blackmon by combining iconic elements of the Air Jordan III, IV, V, VI and XX. The design may be a mash-up, but starting today, the style is now yours to customize on NIKEiD with a lineup of material, color and outsole options.’
Six different colors of elephant print and four different translucent outsole colors are available to customize the Jordan Spiz’ike iD. Also available to customize in a variety of colors: the mudguard, plastic ankle strap and most importantly, even the Jumpman logo! You can also choose to have the classic ‘Mars – Mike’ on the lacelets or customise your own!
Unfortunately they start at a UK 6 so not amazing news for little soles, but still a step in the right direction! I’m a 5.5 so a thick pair of socks and they’ll be snug as a bug!
Check out my design below….
My highlights about the whole ID experience have to be:
- The creativity element and flexibility of the design process, making it your personal prototype!
- Choosing between a rubber or translucent rubber outsole, a good range of colours to choose from on the soles.
- Deciding which Elephant print laces to use, you can also opt to receive free regular laces!
- If you don’t like it, you can start over or apply tweaks where you desire, after all it is your personal prototype ;)
Priced at £150.00, head over to NIKEiD.com for more information and to create your own Jordan Spiz’ike iD!
Don’t forget it doesn’t cost a penny to play on Nike ID! So get your creative vibes flowing and send us a picture of YOUR Spiz’ike art to @BigEyesLilSoles
Peace!
I can’t remember how I met this lovely DJ just over a year ago, but sharing a mutual love of Old School UKG, we’ve always got something to talk about! You might all remember the exclusive mix that he put together for us a while back.. well, Bannerworx is back for more and this time, he tells us about his sneakers!
Name/Occupation?
BANNERWORX / DJ, Photographer, Marketing.
First sneakers you ever bought?
I’m a bit old to remember, but I can say the Nike Cortez was my preferred sneaker of choice from my youth.
Is there a particular sneaker that sticks out from your youth?
Anything Nike, Cortez, Air Flight’s, Air Jordan’s, Reebok Pumps.
Did you own them?
Yeah, I cherished my Air Jordan’s & Cortez’s, but as luck would have it as a kid growing up in New York, where every street corner had a park with hoops, I thought I could fly like Mike, ended them quickly.
What’s your favourite pair of sneakers of all time and why?
That’s easy, Nike Air Max 95’s, just everything about them, the build, the air support, arch support, lacing up, and the fact that they could be worn straight from the street into the gym, and still support a bit of cross training.
Do you have a pair of kicks in your collection that you don’t wear very often and why?
I’m not that fussy really, but it would have to be my Nike Air Jordan CMFT Max Air 12′s. I bought them on a whim in Nike Town. I was shopping for new AF1’s and I saw them and had to have them. I’ll only wear them if the weather is right, and I’m not hopping on TFL, oh lawd let someone step on them……
Staple everyday pair in your collection and why?
These are my every day beaters! Simple, I wear them to work, wear them to clubs if need be. The Fila’s are my newest beaters, bargain of £20 from JD Sports online, and they are comfortable.
Is there a particular style that you keep re-buying?
2 styles will always be in my collection, Air Max 90’s because they make my feet look small and they are comfortable, and give me a bit of height when they are box fresh. And my favourite style is the Air Force 1 Lo, absolute classic style, which will always be timeless, and with so many variations of the sneaker in the world, you can’t possibly tell me you’ll get bored of them.
Beaters or best for raves?
My rave beaters are definitely my black Air Force 1’s if I’m on the decks, and if I’m doing other work in the club, then it’s the all black Air Max’s, baby wipes have to see them both when I get back home afterwards.
Grails?
Nike Huraches, the White, Blue with hyper Green, think it was in ’89 I wanted them. My cousin had a pair, and they were the envy of everyone in the neighbourhood. I’ve been waiting for Nike to re-release them, once they do, I’m all over that like white on rice!
Furthest you’ve ever gone to get a pair?
Nike Town in Oxford Circus sees me for the purchases really, unless it’s a pair I can get in my local FootLocker.
Latest purchase?
My Fila beaters, but as my birthday is approaching, I’m heading to Nike ID to design 2 new pairs for my collection.
Best sneaker experience?
Had to be my Reebok Pumps. I had the hi-top versions, with the blacktop soles. I loved pumping them up…
Worst sneaker experience?
……..until I broke the pump, on my Reebok Pumps. I think I actually cried, because I had saved up for them as well.
Favourite sneaker stores?
Always Nike Town, then Foot Locker, both on Oxford Street, London.
Any new releases you’ve got your eye on?
Looking at the new Reebok Classics collection that Rick Ross keeps posting up, I know they’ll land here in the UK, but when? And any new colour ways for the Air Max 90’s
Have you got any sneaker related stories that have happened when you’ve been djing at a party?
I purchased some Adidas Stan Smiths, they are blue and yellow, so of course, I matched my outfit to go with them and wore them to a event, where I was up on a stage, during my set, people kept pointing at the bottom of the decks where my feet were and smiling, totally did not know what was there, but when I looked down at my feet they were glowing lol. Yeah glow in the dark paint all over the sneakers, so that was cool.
We both share a mutual love for UKG… how has the footwear ravers wear, changed from the Garage days, up until now?
It’s all changed, in the 90’s (Yes I am that old) we didn’t wear sneakers into raves. Hell, the only 2 people in the UKG scene who could do that was, DJ EZ and Karl “TuffEnuff” Brown, the rest of us had to wear loafers, shoes, Gucci’s. Now it’s a casual thing, no effort is really made by the guys, so they waltz into a rave wearing beaters, dusty Converse, old Stan Smiths. The cleanest footwear you’ll get now are Vans. It’s just not the same.
Anything else you’d like to add?
Big ups, to everyone showing love & support. Lel always my inspiration, Hatcha because if he didn’t kick me up the arse I wouldn’t be back DJing and my boys Shak H, Kallum, Kane, Jacob for having my back.
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After seeing the recent ‘Bordeaux’ Spiz’ike release in February and the Knicks colourways in November 2011, were in for another Spike Lee inspired treat this year!
The ‘Raging Bull’ pack presents the classic Red/Black colourway that seems to making more than one Retro appearance this year!
I particularly like the black details, not forgetting the classic cement feature and the soft grey on the eyelets and lining on the inside.
I love these, Red is my favourite colour and will go with everything in my wardrobe. Red/Black/White is my bread and butter! These babies are definaly going to go down a storm with Bulls fans!
Keep following Big Eyes for news including when and where to cop these!
Peace & Riz
On July 21st, all the Jordan brand lovers out there with little feet might be jumping at the chance to get their hands on a pair of these beauties.
Nike Air Jordan VII GS 2012 Retro ‘Olympic’
Not sure that I’m a massive fan of the silver panelling, a bit garish for me but that’s just personal preference.
However, with the white leather base and black/red tongue, branding, sock liner and out/midsole, this shoe will definitely look perfect with some printed leggings and a summery top, on the smaller footed sneaker fiends out there (and those of you with normal sized feet too!)
You’ll have to wait until July to pick these up, so stick with us for more news!
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