Nike Sportswear Air Royalty "Macaroons"

Nike will release on April 1st this "sweet" kicks, taking inspiration on French delicacies. This ladies kicks, the Nike Air Royalty, are made on leather thermo-molded structure taking the colorway of the diferent flavors of the Macaroons, almond, fruits, curaçao and lemon

You can purchase at colette, one of the best sneakers boutiques of Paris.

Source: Shoes-up

adidas TS-Ace Commander Candace Parker Kicks

Player Edition

Well, they're finally here. After harassing adidas for almost 2 years to get some Candace Parker kicks out (why sign her and not make commercially available kicks for her in the year she wins, um, EVERYTHING??), I can't say they're worth the wait.

Commercial Edition

My complaints, in no particular order:

1) The sparks are fruity.
2) The paint splotches are silly.
3) The commercial issue has less obvious sparks (nice), but no true tip-of-the-hat to Ace either. (The player edition has Ace3 stitched on the side.)
4) The commercial issue has quite a random colorway. I'm pleased that adidas didn't think they had to go pink on us, but where did this come from? Not Sparks colors, not Tennessee colors... Maybe these match her uni overseas??
5) The size run is extremely low: women's sizes 8-10.5, and 12, on the adidas site. So girls and young women with small feet can't even buy them!

And now they're gonna blame Candace and women's basketball if they don't sell out!



On the upside, they have an adiprene, eva and climacool technology in the sole.

As seen on counterkicks.com.
Available online at adidas here. $90.

Upper Playground x Grotesk x HAITI

We all know the first few days after the earthquake in Haiti it dominated the news and our thoughts. Even as the news has moved on, the important work continues in terms of supporting Haitians who are working to rebuild their lives and their country. To that end, Upper Playground has just released a new t-shirt design by artist Grotesk. All proceeds will be going to the Yéle Haiti Foundation.

*About Yéle Haiti*
Yéle Haiti is a foundation started by Grammy-Award winning musician, producer and social entrepreneur Wyclef Jean that is changing lives in this desperately poor but optimistic nation. Through Yéle Haiti, Wyclef uses music, sports and the media to reinforce projects that are making a difference in education, health, environment and community development.
http://www.yele.org

Like a kid on Christmas morning:

It's no secret that I've been lusting over these babies for months and UPS delivered in a big way yesterday. I'm a couple weeks late on em because I was down in LA and Atlanta for photo shoots so the lovely peeps @ UPS held them here in Toronto for me. The anticipation and wait was well worth it though. They're beautiful! Keep on droppin' them bombs, Ms McSweeney!

adidas Originals A.039

adidas Originals, while having to cut back on their retail stores nationwide (RIP--adidas Originals Cambridge), are focusing on some sweet product worldwide. I love these! These are part of a new set called A.039, named after the inhouse color code for the iconic adidas royal blue. A.039 will include sneakers and clothing, and will debut this spring/summer.



From sneaker freaker.

bodega x Converse Poorman Weapon

Bodega has joined forces with Converse once again, this time for a snazzy upgrade on the Poorman's Weapon. Featuring a charcoal gray, extra refined waxed canvas upper with a luxurious deerskin lining, these handsome puppies will keep you warm and dry through the spring.

This shoe is being released Saturday March 13 at Bodega and will come in a custom ballistic nylon case lined with shearling. An etched flask will be included for those over 21 years of age. This pack retails for $120, is limited to 100 sets and probably won't come out in sizes smaller than a men's 7 or 8.


From highsnobiety.

The Trefoil Hi W by Adidas

Cop yours now at karmaloop.com
$90 the smallest size is a 5.5(wnms)
Use code FRESHPRINCE gear for 20% off.

Air Jordan Girls Spiz' ike

A brand new Air Jordan Spiz'ike is coming, but this time it's just for us, for the ladies! The new colorway is going to be a classic, and it's inspired by a classic 80's tv show, Miami Vice. These kicks bring a cool pink and turbo green over grey sneaker, and of course the famous elephant print.



These are available now via phone or email order at Extra Butter.

Claw hearts you!!

One of my favorite brands, Claw Money dropped her Spring collection last week entitled “Claw Loves you”. This collection is giving me everything I need and more! I already copped the leggings and the “your brain on claw” tank and they would go perfect with those cool mint air max's (shown below). Thanks US Treasury for giving me my tax return early!

only available at www.clawmoney.com

Stay Cool

If I had a choice of what my sneakers would be for the spring, these would definitely be it! The neutral tones and that hint of cool mint definitely scream spring! These are now now at your local sneaker spot.






Pics via Sneaker News

Out Bowling Everybody!

Don't Sleep on the Lady...bowlers! Kelly Kulick is getting slept on big time after accomplishing what no other female athlete has accomplished: winning the largest (previously all male) tournament in her sport! She whooped up on the pros in the Tournament of Champions. Not just some of them, all of them! Read more about it as told by one of my favorite sports writers, Rick Reilly of espn. Click here.

Mykim Dang Board Show

Talented upcoming Boston-based street artist and board designer Mykim Dang has a big show in NYC on March 5th-19th (Opening Reception on the 5th). If you're near the city, don't miss her or her boards! 50% of all sales goes to Stoked Mentoring, a nonprofit action sports organization for youth. Check them out too!

The show is at 303 Grand in Williamsburg.

PF Flyer Rambler

PF Flyers has been carving their niche in the sneaker/fashion world by pulling out their archival classics and putting some fine new details in, usually in terms of high end materials and interesting colors. This time they've taken the 1943 Rambler and kept it true to style with most of the updates being inside the shoe. In case you don't know, the PF stands for "Posture Foundation", and this time they've added a sole insert that makes this classic shoe extra comfortable. The insert has an antimicrobial moisture-wicking wedge, new EVA molded wedge, and a gel-injected heel for increased cushioning and comfort. That's what I call using new school technology for good! Imagine if Converse started doing this with Chucks? I could actually wear them!




Out this Spring in black and natural, $70 lo and $80 hi. I'm not sure of the smallest size...

WMNS DUNK HI 6.0 available at EXTRA BUTTER!

These are the perfect compliment to your grey sweats! The grey cotton with turquoise accents and dark grey swoosh are definate eye candy and certified heat for the ladies to make the fellas jealous! Only a few sizes left at EXTRA BUTTER!

FEMALES OF THE RAP GAME!

This long awaited mixtape project with an A-list of known and unknown female rappers has come together through one of the best in street marketing & promotions, General of It's Done! Promotions. Featuring our friend KIM D, this mixtape is a must have for the ladies to represent on all levels!

DOWNLOAD FEMALES OF THE RAP GAME

K-Swiss Vintage California Classics!

LET'S TAKE IT BACK TO THE OLD SCHOOL!

Back in 1966, The California Sports Company were laying their roots by launching the prototype that was responsible for their famed Classic. Before the brand’s founders perfected their all-leather tennis shoe (The Classic), they played with various canvas and textile materials, resulting in the Vintage California. Now, for the first time in 20 years, sneaker lovers get to enjoy the assortment of high- and low-tops as a perfect compliment for your summertime escapades…each shoe is a little piece of K-Swiss history! To see more colors click HERE