Back to the Classics

If there’s one silhouette that doesn’t age with time, it’s the Reebok Classic. This morning, I received a little gift at my work desk and it definitely brightened up a pretty dull Monday!

Reebok Classic LTHR Vintage ‘Carbon/White/Red’

Reebok Classic LTHR Vintage ‘Reebok Royal/White/Red’

Since I’ve not been able to take the red pair off, these are a welcome edition to my Summer footwear rotation!

The light grey suede is perfect for those totally dry, sunny days and the blue pair will share the job of my every-day go-to shoes, with the red pair I’ve had for a while.

I don’t think I’ll ever fall out of love with the towel lining and padded tongue, it makes these trainers, the most comfortable that I own. Taking them off at the end of the day, is actually difficult, I reckon I could sleep in them!

The thing I’m most attracted to, when it comes to the 30th Anniversary Reebok Classics, is how they fit with a chilled daytime outfit, as well as with something a little smarter. Maybe it’s the suede upper or the block colour, I’m not entirely sure… All I know, is that I love them and you’ll all be seeing these popping up on my Instagram, over the summer months!

Get yourself a pair or two riiiiiight here and follow Reebok Classics on Twitter and Instagram to keep up to date with all the new releases.

@YaniLDN

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CLOSER LOOK – Odd Future x Vans Syndicate Old Skool Pro “S”

The countdown begins! The hype around the Odd Future x Vans Syndicate collaboration has been the talk of many sneaker blogs and forums for a few months now, but the time has finally arrived that we see these babies hit stores on Saturday!

I work at Black Sheep Store in Manchester, and seeing as we got our delivery this morning, I thought I’d give you the pleasure of an up-close detailed look at the little beauties for a Big Eyes Little Soles exclusive thanks to The Black Sheep!

An ‘Odd Future’ take on the classic Old School Pro ‘S’ model is a winning combination for many sneaker heads, skaters and OFWGKTA fans. Rockin’ a suede upper with gum sole and a ‘brilliant white’ leather wave along the side. The added ‘Odd Future’ effect is bought to life with ‘GOLF WANG’ embroidered lettering on the heel, the signature cat graphics on the insole and Golf Wang/Syndicate logo on the tongue.

They also come with a spare set of black laces which is always handy. The shoes come presented in a little creme sack to keep em’ fresh, which are snuggled into the very special Odd Future box making these a collectable item for most.
Take a closer look at the more detailed images below:

Starting in a UK 3, this is good news for little soles! With more deliveries for restocking expected in the next few weeks stay tuned for more information! These are SURE to be sell-out shoes.

Here’s what the Vans Syndicate website had to say about the collaboration:

We have been friends with Odd Future for a while now and we’ve had a very rare pleasure in watching these talented teens blow up right before our very eyes. As Vans loyalists from the beginning, this outrageous rap group embodies the Syndicate culture with roots in skateboarding, music and Off the Wall personalities. 
 
For the Syndicate Odd Future pack, Tyler the Creator chose the crew’s favorite Vans classic silhouettes, the Old Skool, to update to Pro “S” specs including custom artwork and graphics in four bold suede colorways grounded by a gum rubber sidewall. 
 
The Old Skool Pro “S” features premium suede materials and custom Golf Wang artwork on the tongue and footbed. Available in Black, Blue, Camel and Red.
Project: 023.146
Style: Old Skool Pro “S”
Materials: Suede and Leather
Colors: Black, Blue, Camel, and Red”

 
Available in-store at The Black Sheep, Manchester on a ‘one per customer’ basis THIS SATURDAY (15/06/13) from 10:30am.

Odd Future for Vans Syndicate are available in limited numbers at Syndicate approved skate shops such as:

Black Sheep Store – Manchester
Scene – Preston
Endemic - Huddersfield
Ideal - Birmingham
Flat Spot – Devon

Let us know what you think and don’t forget to tweet / instagram us your pictures if you cop these @BigEyesLittleSoles

TTFN yo!

@Lem0n_Cake

I’ll leave you with my personal favourite tune of anything with Tyler involved:

“England” Nike Air Max 1 iD

Well Well, check out these bad boys! A real treat for sore eyes, Nike fans, football fans, or just people with good taste ;)

England’s football kits are now being designed and produced by Nike. The national team were reppin’ their new Home Kit for the first time in the 1-1 draw against Ireland yesterday. To go hand in hand with the release of the new kit, Nike have only gone and hooked up a bespoke edition of the Air Max 1!

I think they look really smart and subtle. Dressed in all black suede and nylon with a slight hint of ‘challenge red’ on the top lace holes, representing the mighty Saint George’s Cross. The white midsole and gum sole are a classic AM1 must have. I really like the way the suede and nylon contrast in texture too.

The gold star on the heel references England’s unforgettable World Cup Championship win in back in 1966 (ask your Dad). Even the box is bespoke to the design with references to the FA (Football Association).

Take a closer look at the detailed images below….

Only 75 pairs were produced with availability exclusively to Nike Town London and Harrods. Of course, they sold out instantly (like my hot cakes) but as expected with a limited shoe like this, some pairs have already appeared on eBay.

What do you think of these? Let us know….Tweet us @BigEyesLilSoles or comment on Facebook.

Peas and Rice Cakes!

@Lem0n_Cake

Enjoy some MORE Manchester music, the sounds of Bill Sykes….


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Levi’s x Nike SB Dunk Low

The Levi’s x Nike SB Dunk Low’s are looking fresh to death! Flexin’ a black on black exterior, the shoe uses a canvas /denim look base with small flourishes of red over the Levi’s heel branding. Additional details include a co-branding insole and anther burst of red across the outsole making these look sleek and smart! Click the link at the bottom of the post for the Levi’s x Nike webpage and check out the specially created jeans and jacket for the collaboration, dope!

Demand for these are HOT with sneaker heads as they sold out pretty much straight away in NOTE Skate shop, Manchester. You can use the Levi’s store locator to find your nearest Levi’s x Nike SB distributor.

Also – I recommend you check out the Levi’s x Nike website, In the mean time, check out the Levi’s x Nike Skateboarding video.

Peace & <3

Lem0n_Cake

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Release Reminder – Supreme x Nike SB Dunk Low

OOSH! Look at these beauties – these are definitely ones for the true sneakerheads!

To celebrate 10 years since Supreme’s first collaboration with Nike SB, the dynamic duo have teamed up again to bring you these babies. Inspired by all things Nike and all things FRE$H, these Nike SB Dunk Lows represent Supreme to the fullest as well as paying homage to this heavenly collaboration.

The ‘Supreme X Nike SB Dunk Low’ comes to us presented in the classic BRED (black and red for those of you who arn’t familiar with the term, and if you’re not, slap yourself now!) with the ever so popular elephant print, inspired by the Jordan III’s. If you copped the 2 other pairs of Supreme x Nike Dunk Lows, you’ll know that they are considered one of the best SB’s of all time, but I think these are probably going to tip the scale.

Available from Supreme’s stores in London, New York & Los Angeles as well as the on-line store TODAY (or 21st for all our visitors reading from Japan)!

These are going to be hot hot hot to get hold of, so if anyone gets a cop, be sure to tweet to @BigEyesLilSoles and instagram tag #bigeyeslittlesoles so we can see em’!

Word em’ uP!

@Lem0n_Cake

MARS…. Make Way For Gentry

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!

Yani’s Latest Pick Ups

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!

@YaniLDN
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What We Wore On Wednesday #13

Here’s what we wore today!

Amara
UglyMely
Bee
Elissa
Yani
Amber
Hayley
Lemon
Chloe

Izzy

Don’t forget to tweet us pics of what you’ve got on your feet to @bigeyeslilsoles or on Instagram @bigeyeslittlesoles and #bigeyeslittlesoles :)

Italian Spark

No I’m not talking about a holiday romance.. just these incredible Air Max 1 inspired Pegasus 89 colourways!

Instead of showing you a generic photo from the store’s website, I’m going to show you all what they look like on (my boyfriend – in case you were wondering why my legs looked so masculine!)

Nike Air Pegasus 89  ’White/Italy Blue’
Nike Air Pegasus 89 ‘White/Spark Red’
The White base colour on both of these shoes is so fresh and Summery. With the additions of those Air Max 1 inspired blue and red suede panels, top eyelets and branding, these kicks are basically perfect; attractive to the eye, a great way to round off an outfit and they’ll obviously get people staring.

In my opinion the Spark Red pair are much nicer. The vibrance of the red against the silver panelling and white mesh is just a dream combination!

According to my boyfriend, they’re super light, really comfortable and with him being a black Half Cab obsessive, the fact that he’d even think about buying a white shoe just shows you how amazing they are!

Get yours at your local Size? store for £67, they run from a UK6 so some of you ladies will be lucky enough to get a pair!

@YaniLDN

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Purrrrrr… ‘Black Beast’ Leopard AM 1s

Well well well, what do we have here!…

Here we have a little sneak preview of the ‘Leopard Pack’ Nike WMNS AM1′s! And wow are they sexy or what!?

If you know me, you’ll know I am usually a Jordan girl, but you’ll also know that I ADORE animal inspired print, so these are defiantly going to be on my 2012 cop list!

The black suede & nylon base colour really makes the leopard print stand out on the heel, forefoot and on the top lacing tabs. Rolling with an ivory white mid-sole topped off with classic alrming red lining the inside. The white swoosh makes these babies a clear contender for the AM1 hall of fame, especially adopting a nickname such as ‘Black Beast’.

Hearing news these should be hitting shelves around October 2012 but keep it Big Eyes for exact release date and where to buy!

Peace & Cake!

Lem0n_Cake

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