*Warning* - The first 3:20 of this vid are NOT important (sorry Maze). Fast forward to that minute mark and let it ride.
Now, yall should already know what this is, and if you dont, shame on you.
2 of THE MOST anticipated retro releases of a Jordan ever.
December 19th, 2009 - White/Red Jordan Retro XII
December 23rd, 2009 - "Spacejam" Jordan Retro XI (yes, they changed the RD AGAIN, from the 23rd to the 24th, and back to the 23rd again)
Both are general releases but DO NOT SLEEP on the Spacejams. That is all.
Onto the footage.
Air Max 1 IDs
Got in my first pairs of Air Max 1 IDs yesterday.
Been waitin on these to get made for a solid month now. I managed to place an order the second day they were up on NDC, and they just came in.
Now, these arent the pairs I mentioned last post, that got done up at NTNY, these were pairs I had made on my own prior to that. I like the air max 1 and ID color palette THAT much, I plan on ordering HELLA pairs. 2 in, 2 more on the way, and I plan on creating some more colorways.
One of my first ones was "Turbo Pink" am 95 inspired, shown here..
(I've always wanted a pair of these, but dont have the heart to wear some '01s. Im thinkin theyll fall apart on me before I really get to use em)
Now, the shade of grey offered on the ID palette wasnt the same as the original 95. Even though I knew that going in, they didn't come out exactly like I'd hoped but Im still pleased with the end result.
These? Classic colorway inspired, nothing more need be said. I think they came out great.
Stay up and God bless.
A trip to the Studio
This entry isn't going to be like most of my other ones. This is actually what went down yesterday when I went into Manhattan with Hannah. Some things went down that caused me to look at things different, and I wanted to write about it.
(Disclaimer: It's a long read, but a worthwhile one)
Last night was real interesting.
I had made plans w/ Hannah after work to hit up the NikeID studio at Niketown NY. She been askin me for a minute what do I want for Christmas, and like on most other gift giving occasions, I tried to be politically correct and tell her that it doesnt matter, lol.
Well she kept asking and I finally told her, you wanna do somethin dope? Let me ID some shoes at the Studio, and we were out (they take about a month to get made for those of yall that are wondering).
On the train ride there, we came across a guy asking for change, who said he was homeless. If you've been on the NYC subway more than once or twice in your life chances are you've come across someone in a similar situation.
Now, having taken the train so many times before, I've admittedly built myself up to pretty much not pay attention to these cats. Most of the people I see in the train cars do the same, for whatever reason.
The Gods honest truth is that last night I had NO cash on me, change, nothing. But after we got off the train and headed towards 57th street, I started talking to Hannah about how I don't usually acknowledge the people I encounter like that in the subways, but that I really want to change that. Mostly because of this past Saturday night when I was waitin on the platform by the R and saw a dude give a man who was asking around, some extra change. I've seen people reach out and spare a few bucks before, but that time it just struck me as different. And so I spoke to Hannah about how lately I've been jus looking at things differently, and that from now on I'll spare some dough whenever I have it in my pockets. Earth-shattering news? Not exactly, it was something I couldn't stop thinking about.
So we get to NTNY, and head upstairs to the studio.
As we're on the escalator heading upstairs, an employee behind us notices my red St. John's hoody (yea I still wear it from time to time).
Dude: St. John's? Nice, thats my alma mater.
Me: Word? Thats wassup me too, when'd you graduate?
Dude: '05. You?
Me: This past May. Staten Island campus. You probably went to Queens right?
Him: Yea man. Thats wassup. What are you doin now? School again or workin?
Me: Workin for now, probably goin back to school next year though. Im workin at Nike actually, out in Jersey.
Dude: Word? Lemme guess, sports management major right?
Me: Haha, yea, you too?
Dude: Yea man. You intern anywhere?
Me: Yea, with the Knicks and Rangers at the Garden. What about you?
Dude: Yea, I did one with the Mets. It was great. Shit aint easy though yo, 4 years after graduation and Im workin here. Keep bustin ya ass man, and work hard, its what you gotta do, you know?
Me: I feel you bruh. Appreciate it. Be good.
Dude: You too.
The convo finished as he got off the escalator and we continued up, but I thought that was an interesting discussion to have with someone, who's in a (somewhat) similar position to me, even though he may be a few years older. Let's me know I aint the only one, you know?
Anyway, after that we finally reach the studio.
I've passed it many times before, but this was the first time I stepped foot inside, and it was dope. Different displays of all the shoes offered on NikeID, in different colorways, with sample strips of all the colors and materials offered. TOO official.
Hannah and I do what we gotta do, design some Air Max 1s, and in about a month hopefully I'll have my pairs. I'll post em up with a quality review when they come in.
We split after that.
On the way back to the train walking up 57th street, Hannah stops in at a Starbucks.
Dude that takes her order and rings her up turns out to be a real funny cat. Makin jokes about what she's ordering and that they dont have anymore, and all that. He ends up chargin her the smallest size instead of the larger one that she ordered, so that she wouldnt have to break a 5.
No big deal right? But think about it, dude aint know us from a hole in the wall, he didnt have to do that.
Then, dude hooked ME up with the same thing Hannah ordered, for free.
I turned around and he was like "here you go man". I said, "word?"
He said "Yea dont worry about it. Probably wouldve ended up gettin rid of it anyway, and because you guys were laughin at my jokes. Alotta people don't get my sense of my humor but you guys appreciated it"
I told him thanks yo, I really appreciate it. Karma gon' come back around bruh. Take care.
Crazy way to end the night, I thought, considering how it started and the conversation I had with Hannah on the train about giving money when I can, to those brave enough to ask for it.
On the night before Thanksgiving too.
Count your blessings and be thankful for ALL that you have. I know I am.
Stay up and God bless.
(Disclaimer: It's a long read, but a worthwhile one)
Last night was real interesting.
I had made plans w/ Hannah after work to hit up the NikeID studio at Niketown NY. She been askin me for a minute what do I want for Christmas, and like on most other gift giving occasions, I tried to be politically correct and tell her that it doesnt matter, lol.
Well she kept asking and I finally told her, you wanna do somethin dope? Let me ID some shoes at the Studio, and we were out (they take about a month to get made for those of yall that are wondering).
On the train ride there, we came across a guy asking for change, who said he was homeless. If you've been on the NYC subway more than once or twice in your life chances are you've come across someone in a similar situation.
Now, having taken the train so many times before, I've admittedly built myself up to pretty much not pay attention to these cats. Most of the people I see in the train cars do the same, for whatever reason.
The Gods honest truth is that last night I had NO cash on me, change, nothing. But after we got off the train and headed towards 57th street, I started talking to Hannah about how I don't usually acknowledge the people I encounter like that in the subways, but that I really want to change that. Mostly because of this past Saturday night when I was waitin on the platform by the R and saw a dude give a man who was asking around, some extra change. I've seen people reach out and spare a few bucks before, but that time it just struck me as different. And so I spoke to Hannah about how lately I've been jus looking at things differently, and that from now on I'll spare some dough whenever I have it in my pockets. Earth-shattering news? Not exactly, it was something I couldn't stop thinking about.
So we get to NTNY, and head upstairs to the studio.
As we're on the escalator heading upstairs, an employee behind us notices my red St. John's hoody (yea I still wear it from time to time).
Dude: St. John's? Nice, thats my alma mater.
Me: Word? Thats wassup me too, when'd you graduate?
Dude: '05. You?
Me: This past May. Staten Island campus. You probably went to Queens right?
Him: Yea man. Thats wassup. What are you doin now? School again or workin?
Me: Workin for now, probably goin back to school next year though. Im workin at Nike actually, out in Jersey.
Dude: Word? Lemme guess, sports management major right?
Me: Haha, yea, you too?
Dude: Yea man. You intern anywhere?
Me: Yea, with the Knicks and Rangers at the Garden. What about you?
Dude: Yea, I did one with the Mets. It was great. Shit aint easy though yo, 4 years after graduation and Im workin here. Keep bustin ya ass man, and work hard, its what you gotta do, you know?
Me: I feel you bruh. Appreciate it. Be good.
Dude: You too.
The convo finished as he got off the escalator and we continued up, but I thought that was an interesting discussion to have with someone, who's in a (somewhat) similar position to me, even though he may be a few years older. Let's me know I aint the only one, you know?
Anyway, after that we finally reach the studio.
I've passed it many times before, but this was the first time I stepped foot inside, and it was dope. Different displays of all the shoes offered on NikeID, in different colorways, with sample strips of all the colors and materials offered. TOO official.
Hannah and I do what we gotta do, design some Air Max 1s, and in about a month hopefully I'll have my pairs. I'll post em up with a quality review when they come in.
We split after that.
On the way back to the train walking up 57th street, Hannah stops in at a Starbucks.
Dude that takes her order and rings her up turns out to be a real funny cat. Makin jokes about what she's ordering and that they dont have anymore, and all that. He ends up chargin her the smallest size instead of the larger one that she ordered, so that she wouldnt have to break a 5.
No big deal right? But think about it, dude aint know us from a hole in the wall, he didnt have to do that.
Then, dude hooked ME up with the same thing Hannah ordered, for free.
I turned around and he was like "here you go man". I said, "word?"
He said "Yea dont worry about it. Probably wouldve ended up gettin rid of it anyway, and because you guys were laughin at my jokes. Alotta people don't get my sense of my humor but you guys appreciated it"
I told him thanks yo, I really appreciate it. Karma gon' come back around bruh. Take care.
Crazy way to end the night, I thought, considering how it started and the conversation I had with Hannah on the train about giving money when I can, to those brave enough to ask for it.
On the night before Thanksgiving too.
Count your blessings and be thankful for ALL that you have. I know I am.
Stay up and God bless.
"Hope is Fading Fast"
Rumblings are circulating around the 'net about Freshjive's new shirt shown in this picture...
Freshjive is basically a streetwear brand thats been out for a while now, and this shirt is supposed to help launch their new "logo-less" line (their shirts usually have Freshjive easily visible somewhere on them).
This should definitely get people talking about it.
I think the concept is VERY interesting, and should be recognized as such regardless of whether you were for, or against, President Obama.
The shirt is supposed to send a message regarding the lack of change that has taken place since President Obama was actually inducted into office.
I like the picture, simply from an artist standpoint, but don't know if I'd wear it because I PERSONALLY don't agree with the message (yet). I do see where they are going with it though. What do you think?
Peace and Love.
Freshjive is basically a streetwear brand thats been out for a while now, and this shirt is supposed to help launch their new "logo-less" line (their shirts usually have Freshjive easily visible somewhere on them).
This should definitely get people talking about it.
I think the concept is VERY interesting, and should be recognized as such regardless of whether you were for, or against, President Obama.
The shirt is supposed to send a message regarding the lack of change that has taken place since President Obama was actually inducted into office.
I like the picture, simply from an artist standpoint, but don't know if I'd wear it because I PERSONALLY don't agree with the message (yet). I do see where they are going with it though. What do you think?
Peace and Love.
Livestrong Air Max 2009s
I'm a HUGE AM 2009 fan, and a big fan of the Livestrong color scheme.
With that being said, naturally I was looking forward to these since pics first surfaced about a month ago.
Well they just dropped and they are FIRE.
They hit Niketowns this past week, and should be hitting Finishlines soon. Supposedly they're limited to those 2 stores only, though.
These instantly became one of my favorite pairs in my collection as soon as I brought them home.
Stay Up.
With that being said, naturally I was looking forward to these since pics first surfaced about a month ago.
Well they just dropped and they are FIRE.
They hit Niketowns this past week, and should be hitting Finishlines soon. Supposedly they're limited to those 2 stores only, though.
These instantly became one of my favorite pairs in my collection as soon as I brought them home.
Stay Up.
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