Archive for September, 2012

Tenue de Nimes All Star: 50 pairs, each one DIFFERENT

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Continuing with their collaboration based models, Converse’s most basic model, the Chuck Taylor All Star, gets re-designed.

The beloved iconic sneaker gets a Dutch twist: the Amsterdam based store ‘Tenue de Nimes’ has customized the Chuck Taylor All Star with hand-made natural indigo. The result is a unique sneaker, limited to 50 pairs, each one different. Read more…

Dolphin Park Classic 2011 Dunk Contest Video & Photos

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Bad weather + windmill elbow = sick show

The Dolphin Park Classic 2011 had more ups than downs this year. The biggest down of the basketball tournament, held in Richmond, BC, was the weather.

Unfortunately, the rain caused many of the games (including the final) to be played in-doors. Despite the compromise, a thrilling final game combined with a spectacular dunk contest, the 2011 Dolphin Park Classic was a great success. Read more…

Shoe Basics Every Guy Should Know

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There is an unwritten rule in fashion that states: ‘you can tell if a man is well dressed just by looking at his feet’. The Italians have a similar rule that goes: ‘you can judge a person by the bathroom in their home and their shoes on the street’. As troubling as it may seem to some, we strongly agree with these statements. Read more…

Presenting LASCO – Los Angeles Shoe Company

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Made in USA not China

A new American company has emerged: LASCO (Los Angeles Shoe Company). Targeting a specific audience of 16-35, the designs offered are fresh, cool and clean. Read more…

Bane’s Coat from Dark Knight Rises

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The hype began after last week’s release of the Dark Knight Rises trailer. The movie looks incredible, the special effects are amazing (especially the football scene) and Bane’s (Tom Hardy) coat – it seems like everyone wants one. We’ve dug up some dirt over the last few days and we’ll let you know exactly what type of coat this is and where you can get one. Read more…

Mad Men Shoes Style Guide

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The 1960’s based show, Mad Men, has already won 13 Emmys and 4 Golden Globes in the 4 seasons it’s been airing. The term Mad Men was coined in the late 1950’s, describing advertising executives of Madison Avenue. Why would anyone want to dress like Mad Men? Read more…

From Japan: Keds “YEOMAN” Booster

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While on the topic of Keds Boosters, we found a beautiful looking one called the YEOMAN. This lace-up comes with a thick yellow vulcanized rubber sole. Looking best, bare-foot, with pants rolled up. Read more…