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UNDFTD x Incase Ballistic Basketball Bag
 In order to stay on top of the game, sometimes rolling with the punches is necessary, and UNDFTD has diversified to become a powerhouse in the culture of footwear and clothing. Co-owner Eddie Cruz let us in on some of their secrets to staying undefeated in a conversation earlier this month.
This latest release, is another unique project, the UNDFTD x Incase Ballistic Basketball Bag is made of ballistic nylon so you know durability is superb. Packable water bottle pockets, a ball pocket, and shoe bag keeps all your gear seperated nicely. Other features include a messenger bag style shoulder strap, 2 heavy duty carry handles, and a multitude of inner pockets, including a stash pocket for that, um, chapstick. Available now at UNDFTD. Detailed look after the break. |
What Kanye West Wore
 As the hype builds on the upcoming Air Yeezy that is set to drop starting in March, Kanye is putting in presidential-like campaign work with his footwear game as the This weekend Mr. West was doing his thing on the mic at a variety of events. Starting Friday night at the Z100 Jingle Ball Concert, where he busted out the recently released, Vandal inspired Red Nylon Dunks, the perfect match for his all red outfit. Kanye then followed up that heat with more fire Saturday at the KROQ Almost Acoustic Xmas Show, with a pair of Air Jordan 7 Raptors. Kanye calmed it down a bit on Sunday with his outfit, but his kicks were definitely on point. So what was Yeezy rockin’ on his way out of Los Angeles on Sunday? Check the pics after the jump thanks to SoleBlvd to find out. |
Sneaker Freakers Best of the Best 2008
 Sneaker Freaker kicked off a tradition a few years ago getting input from a number of folks to assemble the list of the best sneakers. For this year’s “Best of the Best”, Sneaker Freaker was kind enough to ask for my opinion about the best shoes of the year? Find out my thoughts and others at Sneaker Freaker. (I think the dude on page 18 picked the right ones). |
Starks Checkers Laces “Damier”
 Starks has the perfect holiday stocking stuffer, these new checker laces take inspiration from the “Damier-esque” print.
The checker laces venture into new territory for Starks, as these laces get their checker pattern from screen printing, rather than the traditional coloring methods. Which will only open the doors wide open for future releases. We’ll be on the look out for what they come up with next. Can this be the next trend to follow the “Gucci Inspired” themes? Available soon at Starks. Detailed shots after the jump. |
Dope or Nope: Gucci Colored Kicks
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Watching trends in the sneaker industry is like being back in calculus class. Ups and downs are the only thing that is consistent. Lately, it’s been the “Gucci” colorway that is the craze. The green, red, green, is finding it’s way onto shoes made by Nike, Reebok, Fila and other suspects. Most recently Crooks & Castles and Vans teamed up for a couple of Gucci inspired sneakers. Some styles seem to stretch for years, across brands, and seem to always have followers. Nothing has been as consistently popular as elephant print from Nike, it has been a staple in the shoe game for years, but the “Gucci” releases seem to keep coming with no end in sight. So is the “Gucci” fad the next elephant print? Take a stroll through some “Gucci” colored kicks and tell us if you think the idea is “Dope! or Nope!” after you see the list. |
Starks Laces at Major
 Picture this, Saturday morning, you wake up, big plans tonight, gotta be on point, so you hit the barber to get trimmed up. Get home and shower, pick out your flyest gear, and break out your most exclusive deadstock pair of kicks to rock. Then you hit the spot, feelin fresh dressed like a million bucks, grab your first drink of the night, and turn around to see across the room, somebody rockin’ the same pair of “1 of 24″ limited kicks. Your night is done, unless you come prepared with your Starks Laces.
Now you can switch it up and not have to worry about other heads rockin’ the same kicks. Major has 4 colorways of Starks laces available now, including the GAP pop-up store yellow and black editions, along with the Dots, Step Tech, and the Tennis Classics. Set yourself apart by picking up a pair at Major. |
Starks Solid Pack Laces
 Starks is back again with a new set of laces to keep your kicks unique from the rest. The Starks Solid Pack is available now.
The Solid Pack features two solid color laces, a “signature” purple and a red. Each pair of laces comes with white pvc aglets, with Starks labeling in red. Both are available in both 46 inch and 54 inch lengths to fit any style of kicks, and come in a tightly woven form for those sneakerheads who have to switch it up daily. Available now at Starks. Detailed shots after the jump. |
