FSFeiyue! New Contest!! Death by Creativity!!

Back in the 80s, André Christopher Ardiaca, a huge rock fan and filmmaker, decided to follow rock hit band Black Death for a year. Willing to produce a tribute to the most important band of his generation, he finally ended being a privileged witness of the incredible tragedy the group was part of.

Paul Anton, the band’s famous drummer was the first one to go,dying suddenly during a concert at Earls Court. That was just the beginning of Black Death’s slope with the rest of the group members leaving this world one by one. Criminal inquiries lead to no conclusion and only Dude, the lead singer, seemed to be able to escape the tragic course.

Until the full documentary is revealed we invite you to check the “Black Death” teaser. Let your imagination go and let us know what could be the reasons for the rest of the band members to die. By entering the competition, you will have the chance to win a pair of Feiyue!

Black Death - Teaser (Censored) from Feiyue on Vimeo.

FSF hits 5th Annual Mama's Hip Hop Kitchen!!

Hey ladies!! Check out this video of us at the 5th Annual Mama's Hip Hop Kitchen held at Hostos College in The Bronx!

Sneaker Nails Did pt. 7

I received some awesome sneaker nails did submissions from AstroWifey and Stephanie G. Get into their sneaker nails did......

Adidas nails did by AstroWifey

Galaxy Foam nails did by Stephanie G.

If you have any sneaker nails did pics hit me @ amonee@femalesneakerfiend.com

Stone wash Vans! iWant

Usually stone wash anything can look like a bad 80's flick but these new stone wash Vans don't. A nice yet subtle stone wash on these Vans authentic's make stone was awesome again. Definitely perfect the spring/summer 2012 season. Now if I can get this stone wash Marc by Marc Jacobs tote to match with these Vans my life would be complete.

These are available at Vans and Vans retailers. Pics via Kicks on Fire

adiZero Rose 2.5 "black and blue" colorway

Speaking of things we love about Chicago (go SnkrDivaMOB!), I'm loving these Rose 2.5s, and this colorway. I still rock my Crazy Lights, in part because the Rose 2s hurt my ankles. This design has solved that awkward ankle-dip problem with some lovely padding, while keeping much of what make the Roses eye-catching.

According to adidas, this black and blue colorway is inspired by Derrick's hard fought path to the NBA from the physical style of play at Murray Park in the Englewood neighborhood of his hometown of Chicago. Whatever it's about, I'm down for it.

It goes down to a size 6.5 men's at footlocker--woohoo! Another reason to wear adidas...
$110.

The ladies are taking over OSD!

In honor of Women's history month, OSD are letting the ladies take over! Tonight's guests will include Janene Larson of Ramp Academy and UK's own Lemara Lindsay-Prince of the Invisble Women project. Hosting the ladies takeover is FSF's and OSD's own Feeway730!! Make sure you tune in!

Happy Birthday Chicago!!!

Chicago celebrated its 175th Birthday on March 4th! Chicago was claimed to be one of the most beautiful cities in the world by the great Frank Lloyd Wright. And I have to have to agree with Mr. Wright. I love my city! And with that said Happy Birthday Chicago!!

Here are a few things of Chicago's "1st's" worth celebrating!

Des Plaines a close suburb to Chicago was the first town to fashion the Nation's first McDonalds!

At the 1893 Chicago's Colombian Exposition the #2 yellow pencil was created for this event and as we all know what would the world be with your trusty number 2 pencil?

THE TWINKIE! The twinkie was created in Chicago's Schiller Park 1930!

The never expiring snack cake! I wonder if the first ever twinkie is still edible?

And one of my favorites the world famous Deep Dish Pizza!! OMG YUM! Ike Sewell and Richard Novaretti are credited with coming up with this artery cloggin, delicious deep dish pizza in Chicago at Pizzeria Uno in 1943! I thank you for this sirs!

And last but not least Chicago became home to one of the worlds first skycrapers. The Sears Tower. (I refuse to call it Willis Tower) In 1884 the tower was constructed and still remains as the tallest building in the western hemisphere!!

With all that said! I salute you Chicago! I love you and always will!

And you say Chi-City!

#TeamNailsDid

Heres a sneak peak at what myself and fellow FSFers have been working on with @AstroWifey and Beedee of Sneakherbox. AstroWifey is an amazing nail artist that we have featured before and love working with. She was at the bok signing at Akin hooking the ladies up with mani's to match their kicks. She does AMAZING work and is beast when it comes to scaling images and ideas down to a nail! So if any of my fiends are in the Chicago area seeing AstroWifey is a necessity! Sorry for such a small tease butI cant wait to share the actual video with all of you!

@SnkrDivaMOB x Nike Amor Dunk

@CopEmNRockEm23 x Lebron South Beaches

Girls Got Kicks tour heads to Detroit!

Hey Detroit fiends! Girls Got Kicks to heading your way tomorrow! There will be a Michigan Raw Beat Battle and a special performance of the Born in Flames tour. Damn I wish I was going! lol Hope all you fiends make it out!

Joyrich LA Sneakers

Eccentric LA Brand Joyrich just released they're very own line of sneakers. Joyrich went with a Chuck Taylor-like silhouette but kept their funky/eccentric prints as the design. I am a big fan of Joyrich clothing and I'm definitely digging the bone collection one. Each sneaker costs $112, which is on the pricey side of life but they are good quality. Sizes runs in a women's 6-10. These are available at Karmaloop.

The Citrus Rush Sneakers

The Bone Collection Sneaker

Nike's Little Fantasies...

Hey ladies, what do you think of this video? I think it's the most sexist ad I've ever seen Nike put out. It definitely says a whole lot about how they see females, and it's not about our love for kicks! And I bet they spent more on this one video than they have EVER spent on marketing women's sneakers...

A sneaker penny auction site? Why not!

Would any of you fiends like to try a sneaker penny auction site? For those that don't know what a penny auction is, a penny auction is an auction where bidders pay-per-bid for an item and the time increases with each bid. Coming in March, a company called Sneaker-Jack will premier the first ever sneaker penny auction site! So if you are not trying to mess with long lines, or rape prices on ebay, try your luck on Sneaker Jack. Check their tumblr for their official release and news. www.sneakerjack.tumblr.com I will definitely try sneaker jack and give you all a review :)

Never too young...

Just wanted to introduce folks to a lil female sneaker fiend, Bella Ruiz from Staten Island. She's five and digging her Bordeaux Spiz'ikes! Looks like she already knows sneakers can brighten your day...

Thanks to Jesus Ruiz for sending this in.

Sneaker Nails Did pt 6

Hey all! It's about that time for another sneaker nails did post. This submission comes from our friend Miss. Golden Yardy from Kick My Sole with her Air Jordan black cement nails did. Check it....




I love it!! :) If you have any sneaker nails did pics you would like to share with FSF, email them to amonee@femalesneakerfiend.com

Sink or Swim custom kicks saves lives!

Fellow Fiends, I would like to introduce to you Sink or Swim customs. Jill Forie founder and creator of Sink or Swim has been making waves with her cutting edge and artistic customs. Her customs have been worn by Hayley Williams of Paramore, the rock band New Found Glory and many more. Check out some of Jill's work...

Nightmare before Christmas customs.

Donnie Darko Custom Vans

The Walking Dead custom Chuck Taylor

V for Vendetta Custom Vans

As you can see, Jill's work Saves Lives! To learn more about Sink or Swim customs or to have your own customs made, hit up Sink Or Swim's Tumblr.

Ode to Men who hate on Women in Sneakers...

Since when did a woman's foot define us?

Who do you think you are to judge me?

Oh yea!!! Now I know who! You're that hater talking all that

ish while riding around on the bus.

You can hate all you want on us females but our kick game is proper, which all

your homies can see.

How can a pair of heels make more of a lady?

How can a pair of sneakers make me any less of a lady or at that make me ugly?

Dudes you better wake up and stop being so shady.

And realize that these sneakers make me more gully than you!

My style, my swag and my gracefulness make me who I am.

If when you look at me and all you can see are my luxurious pair of sneakers..

Than theory proves right. The man's mind is much more simple and proves you to be weaker.

-SnkrDivaMOB

Invisible Women Project Tour Dates

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What is the Invisible Women Project? In Lemara's own words:

The Invisible Women Project aims to collect and document the experiences of female sneaker aficionados across America. Sneaker culture is typically regarded as a hyper-masculine subculture, and although women are sneaker aficionados too, their participation is rarely acknowledged.

This research will give women a platform to speak about their experiences and give them an opportunity to voice their insights on what it is like to be a female sneaker head. Questions include: Do they believe there are any gender barriers and assumptions about women in sneaker culture? Do brands always cater to their footwear needs? Does the marketing and advertising by major brands tend to exclude or include female sneaker consumers? How many pairs do they possess and what does sneaker culture mean to them?

Women who wear sneakers highlight greater theoretical questions around gender and consumption, gender and subcultures and societies’ expectations of how women should dress and perform their identity.

If you want to get involved in the project visit the website www.invisiblewomenproject.co.uk or for more information contact Lemara at - lemara[at]me.com.

My first "on line" experience

My experience was awesome. I was the only girl in line, fine with me :). 
I got to footlocker around 9, a small line had already formed.  As I was standing in line I started talking to my friend and the kid in front of me. My friend and I were reminiscing about the "old" days. (I quote old because I consider myself a baby in the sneaker game. I've always had a passion for shoes but I really got into the culture, history, quality and function about 8 years ago). 
8 years ago people were NOT staying in line for Jordans in Connecticut. 
I do remember skipping school to pay for my all grey 4s and being able to pick them up at midnight but that's about it. 
Then we talked about the transformation of sneaker stores like FootLocker and FootAction. Years ago they did not sell retros. You could get team and cross trainers. The stores were really geared to the athlete. 
The young kid in front of us knew none of this, which is cool, I guess....
But he was ignorant which is what pissed me off. He said " I don't know about all that bleep I'm just getting them cuz they the newest Jordan"
I could respect someone who walks into a store and likes a shoe and buys it. But he was tootin his horn about loving kicks and being a sneakerhead so he got 0 respect from me. 
The rest of my experience was awesome. I was the only girl in line, fine with me :). 

Yours Truly Brand Valentine's Day Party 2.14.12

Jae (@jae8half) and Flower (@sol3Flower) repping for the FSF street team in Brooklyn

We all love free, so some folks got free heart locket tattoos from Bern

Flower got her ankle done

Cali (@cali_du_blanc) from SneakerTube.tv waits to get some ink from Bern

Finished product on Cali. Nice placement and discrete.

Again thanks to Jenny (@YoursTrulyBrand) and the crew over at Yours Truly Brand (1007 Broadway Brooklyn, NY) for the champagne, cupcakes, Louie dog, and the patio. See you soon!

Jeremy Scott x adidas originals Soho 2.11.12

The man of the hour Jeremy Scott in his patriotic wings sneakers & jacket

He spent time with every fan answering questions, signing autographs, and sharing the love

adidas originals announces the event and collection on sale NOW!

Some of the clothing from the collection. Sportswear meets Studio 54 in Texas

Wings fringe jacket. Butter soft leather with that look at me now appeal

Nike Sportswear (NSW) All Star Pack

All Star Flight One (Penny) in the Orlando Magic cw

All Star Flight One (Penny) Glow in the Dark

All Star Dunk hi in Tan

All Star Dunk Hi in Grey

All Star Dunk Hi in Green

Now that we see what NSW has for NBA All Star weekend this year held in Orlando, FL; let's get a little background on the inspiration...This concept comes from Orlando being in central Florida, home of space exploration in the US. The dunks use an astronaut's training suit for materials and markings. Flight One's either glow in the dark or comeback to the og Magic colorway which is a nice nod to Penny's legacy with the Magic and Orlando as a whole. The foamposite (not pictured here see Fetti's 2-8-12 post) is a solar system for the feet. Dark navy upper with a luminous overlay makes the Milky Way look dim by comparison. Available on nikestore.com FEBRUARY 23rd along with your favorite local stockist.