Ben Hundreds Sneaker Collector

The Berrics catches up with Ben Hundred from the The Hundreds as he talks about his passion for sneaker collecting

Rick Ross for Reebok Classics: It Takes A Lot To Make A Classic

Reebok has once again recruited Rick Ross (he used to push Nike) and added another rapper to its existing stable of MCs. Like 50Cent and Jay Z back in the early 2000s, Swizz Beats, Tyga, and Meek Mill will peddle Reebok kicks all over the place.  With his track “Rich Forever” providing the soundtrack, Rick Ross stars in a commercial supporting Reebok's "It Takes A Lot To Make A Classic" campaign

Yasiin Bey (Mos Def) – Ni**az in Poorest

Yasiin Bey, the artist formerly known as Mos Def, spits some bars over Kanye West and Jay-Z’s "Ni**a's In Paris." The first to his “Top 40 Underdog” series in time for Martin Luther King Day. Yasiin will "remix" various "Top 40″ instrumentals tracks with new socially conscious freestyles.

Sneakers In the News

Why People Fight Over Air Jordans {Time Mag}

$10,000 Sneaker Collection Stolen in Charlote {USA Today}

Sneakers apparently led to killing {WP}

Guinness world record for the largest collection of Converse  {WRA}

York Daily Record Snearkers As Art Contest

The York Daily Record is running a Sneakers as Art competition with winners creation posted on their site. Submit your info here.

Air Jordan 10 Chicago 2012

Jordan Brand announced Air Jordan 10 Chicago 2012 originally released back in 1995 will hit stores on January 21. Expect to pay $160 for a pair of these if you can find one.

Adidas Trainer 72 x Noel Gallagher (OASIS)

Addidas Originals collaborated with Noel Gallagher from the British band OASIS on a limited edition (200 pair only) Adidas Trainer 72 to be released in London and Berlin. The shoe features gold detailing and Gallagher's mug and name on the tongue.

The sneakers are set to be released on October 22nd.

TOKYAMI FISH N KICKS

Looking for something completely different and outside the sushi box? Look no further because the new TOKYAMI F&K/FISH & KICKS are here. Modeled after the Great White Shark, these high top chompers will leave you indestructible to the charms of the world over (let’s hope this is true). Born and bred out of Japan, all TOKYAMI creations are based around anime abstractions seen in the eclectically electric streets of Japan. All storylines and characters are original as well as the footwear and garments being released in single runs’

Source Tokyami

Nike “Doc Brown” Shades

The high volume of attention since the information surfaced about the release of the Nike Air Mags is as expected. After years and years of sneaker aficionados around the globe young and old, expressing their desire to one day own the footwear that graced the screen of the classic film “Back to the Future.” To commemorate the first step of the “Mcfly” madness, Nike flew out a few lucky individuals to Los Angeles for  a secret event set to take place tomorrow morning. For those patrons attending, they received a special box that carried a pair of glasses that resembled those of which “Doc Brown” wore in the film. More info is to come as Tinker Hatfield is set to host a presentation.

Source: Slam X Hype

JORDAN 2′SMOOTH OCTOBER 2011 LINEUP

At his best, Michael Jordan really was too good at many things; defense, dunking, dominating, etc. And in regards to the newest silhouette from Jordan Brand, the 2’Smooth, we can’t argue with naming any shoe that’s complimentary to MJ as being overly flattering. This silhouette utilizes a sole design very similar to the Air Jordan 20, which fittingly paid tribute to MJ’s legacy, with a low cut upper. These two colorways are set to drop next month with a $110 price tag attached.

Jordan 2′Smooth
White/Black-Varsity Red (467815-100)
Black/Varsity Maize-White (467815-021)
October 2011
$110

Source: Nice Kicks

FOOTWEAR FLASHBACK: TURTLE GETS HIS AIR FORCE 1S IN SEASON 3 OF ENTOURAGE

“Entourage” wrapped it up last night, but that doesn’t mean we can’t relive some memories. Season 3 of the famed HBO show saw Vince make waves with “Aquaman”, Drama hit the screen on “Five Towns”, and Eric moved in with Sloan. All great, yes, but Turtle may have been the biggest winner. After missing out on a pair of limited 
Fukajami x Nike Air Force 1s at UNDFTD his boy Vinnie hooked him up with 1-of-1s. Good for you Sal.

Who: Jerry Ferrara as Turtle
Shoe: Fukijama x Nike Air Force 1 Low “Turtle”
Event: Entourage Season 3, Episode 11
When: August 20th, 2006

Source: Nice Kicks

Onitsuka Tiger “Made in Nippon” Fabre Deluxe

Blooming under its status as a design and culture capital, Japan is at the epicenter of the nation’s retail shift as technology and traditional craft collides. At the centre of this movement, products with strong echoes of Japan’s cultural heritage such as ASICS Onitsuka Tiger are celebrating vintage-inspired designs and materials. Based on the idea to release an “Authentic Japanese” inspired series back in August 2008, ASICS Onitsuka Tiger released their “Made in Nippon” line which includes iconic and classic looks from the company’s original designs. Even today, “Made in Nippon” items certainly don’t seem outdated and staying true to the heritage could be the most contemporary thing ASICS Onitsuka Tiger could do.

Through this line, the sportswear brand implements a comprehensive approach to design by commissioning local small-scale Japanese shoemakers in creating sculpture-like sneakers. Products such as the basketball inspired Fabre Deluxe was produced by utilizing vintage leather and one of a kind dying technique to achieve a highly unique and personal finish to the sneaker.

Source: ESPIONAGEKICKS

NIKE MAG RELEASE INFO

The Nike Air Mag aka “Marty McFly” shoe has captured every eye in the sneaker community within the past 24 hours. Earlier today, we notified you that Mr. Marty McFly himself, Michael J. Fox appeared on David Letterman  with some details regarding this highly anticipated release; however, we have just learned from Nike CEO Mark Parker that there will be 1500 pairs auctioned on eBay. All of the proceeds will go to the Michael J. Fox Foundation. Stay tuned for the official date of the eBay auction.

**Note**: 1500 pairs of the 2011 NIKE MAG will be auctioned on eBay with all net proceeds going directly to The Michael J. Fox Foundation. Each day for the duration of the 10-day auction, 150 of the 2011 NIKE MAG shoes will be made available via eBay’s Fashion Vault. The auction starts September 8, 8:30PM PST, and will end September 18.

Source: Nice Kicks

DAVE WHITE X AIR JORDAN 1 “WINGS FOR THE FUTURE” NEW IMAGES

No official release date for the Dave White x Air Jordan 1 “Wings For the Future” has been officially announced yet. However, new images of this pair are now available. This collaborative pair sports a casual, paint-splattered look that artist Dave White has become known for and is set in red, white and black tones. This theme is particularly striking because of the Swoosh-less Air Jordan 1 silhouette as well as the interesting use of a metallic silver inner liner and elephant print accent panels. All Dave White x Air Jordan 1 proceeds will go to Jordan Brand’s WINGS for the Future initiative. Check out more images below and let us know what you think.

Dave White x Air Jordan 1 “Wings For The Future”
Black/White/Sport Red
464803-001
2011

Source: Nice Kicks