Female Sneaker Fiend

R.I.P Chicago's own Don Cornelius

2012-02-02T21:19:00.007-05:00

Celebrating the memory of Chicago's own Don Cornelius, people gathered on

Milwaukee Ave. to "style a while", Soul Train in Wicker Park. 02/01/2012

Pictures by Kristie Kahns

New Flava for your ear: Shades by Phlo Finister

2012-02-01T21:40:00.002-05:00

Check out Bay area/London resident stylist turned singer Phlo Finister song called "Shades". As you can tell by the song it has a Aaliyah/90's Timberland style to it hence her video. Which pays homage to the princess of R&B Aaliyah. If you like this track download Phlo's EP Crown Royal here: www.PhloFinister.com

Back to School: Osd's the class Week 3 + 4

2012-02-01T20:22:00.004-05:00

Hey fiends! Since its been a while since I blogged about my OSD class experience. The last post I left off with was the intro and important moments in sneaker history. Well week three we had Ree the creator of S'neads call in. Ree discussed his beginnings, his obstacles and he also gave great advice on how to make in this industry. He combined his love for kicks, hip hop and his artistic skill to create the first and only sneaker comic book. His advice which was "Hard work always beats talent. You have to scream as loud as the talentless dude". That was one of the best advices I've ever heard.

After that inspirational lesson from Ree, week we discussed the finance side of sneakers. I know most of you like to read sneaker blogs including FSF for upcoming sneaker releases and news but its also good to check out sneaker sites( ie Footwear news, sports one source) that are focused on the finance side of the industry. That's where the real info is! Its good to know which brands (especially the ones that you rock) are doing well in the market. Pape brought up buying stock into your favorite footwear brand, which is something I plan on doing. Hey if you like whatever brand you like so much, why not invest in it! We also go the opportunity to look at the different materials of a sneaker. There is a lot of different components of a sneaker and if one the components can't be accomplished, the designer has to re-design the sneaker. Each component of a shoe can cost up to $20-300. And that's before it hits production. So now you see why Nike is hiking up their prices.

That's my rundown for week 3 & 4. Can't wait to hear our lesson this week!

Claw Money V-day Sale

2012-02-01T20:06:00.004-05:00

V-day is right around the corner so its time to drop hints to your significant other. Tell them to head to Claw Money for some V-day goodies! Everything is 50% off! Limited stock available so cop fast! Only at Claw Money

Girls Got Kicks heads down under tomorrow!

2012-02-01T19:56:00.003-05:00

The Girls got Kicks book tour is heading down under to Australia! Hosted by the homies Cheech Sanchez and Yo! M.A.F.I.A. So to all our Melbourne fiends come through to meet the crew and get your book signed! to R.S.V.P on the book of face: https://www.facebook.com/events/323144141043545/

Isabel Murant Sneakers for the upscale sneaker lover

2012-01-23T19:28:00.008-05:00

I know I usually post casual shoe releases from Nike, Adidas etc but these particular sneakers are for the fashion forward sneaker lover. I first got wind of these Isabel Murant sneakers from jewelry designer Melody Ehsani's blog. When I first saw these, I wasn't feeling these too tough but then the gum sole on them is what kept me mesmerized. The silhouette does give essence of a high heel, so this sneaker would be ideal for the high heel wearer who wants a simple yet fashionable sneaker.

Isabel Murant-Bobby High top

Isabel Betty High top

Joan Smalls in Isabel Murant Sneakers(pic via House of Sartorialism)

These sneakers are available at Barneys, Net-a-Porter and Lgarconne for $680 a pop. Since they come with a hefty price tag, Ash Shoes has a similar version called the Bowie which are sold on Karmaloop for $225.00. Check it....

I'm feeling them both. What about you guys?

Sneakherbox's Top Ten Women's and GS Sneaker moments of 2011

2012-01-23T19:23:00.003-05:00

Check out our girl BeeDee of Sneakherbox top ten women and grade school sneaker moments of 2011! With submissions from yours truly :) and SnkrdivaMob. Check it here

KICKS ON THE LINE!!! Jordan 10 Retro "Chicago"

2012-01-23T04:11:00.000-05:00

Hey ladies! This weekend was cold and snowy in NYC, however that didn't stop #SNKRLUVRS from coming out and waiting in line for their pair of CHICAGO 10's!

Ladies!! Take your SHOES to the next level!!!

2012-01-19T20:57:00.000-05:00

IT'S NOT JUST CUSTOM SNEAKERS THIS YEAR!!! BRING YOUR FAVORITE PAIR OF HEELS, EVEN YOUR FAVORITE LEATHER JACKET & I CAN DO AN EXCLUSIVE DESIGN JUST FOR YOU LIKE I DID FOR L.A. ROCKS!!! CHECK OUT THE VID!

1st pickup of 2012! SUM!MIT LAKE HORNETS LBJ9

2012-01-15T15:28:00.000-05:00

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! Here's my 1st video of the year of my 1st pickup of the year! The SUMMIT LAKE HORNETS LEBRON 9! When I saw these online, I immediately ordered without hesitation since there is no official release date for them as yet! Be sure to check out my new website also! www.sneakerfairy.com

Product review: Reshoevn8r

2012-01-12T19:23:00.008-05:00

So a few months ago, the nice people of Reshoevn8r sent me their sneaker cleaning product for me to use. Reshoevn8r is a new sneaker cleaning kit that's out on the market that is one of a kind. The Reshoevn8r system comes with 4 contents and 4 simple steps that will help rejuvenate your kicks. I'm glad that peeps at Reshoevn8r sent their product over because some of my kicks were in desperate need of cleaning. Especially these red canvas Nike dunks that have been in contact with sand,dust and other filth.

I applied the the Reshoevn8r kit which includes: 1 pair of adjustable shoe trees (sizes 6-13), 1 shoe brush, 1 reshoevn8r bag and 1 advanced sneaker solution.

I put the shoe trees inside the shoes then pre-treated the dirt stains on my shoes with the solution by using the brush. Next I placed my kicks in the bag by facing them in opposite directions. I then washed them in the washing machine using cold water and mild detergent. Once sneakers were done washing, I placed them out in my apartment for air drying. One thing I would like to point out is that you can also use the advanced solution to take out soiled stains for a quick cleaning without putting your kicks in the washing machine.

Here are the results......

Like New! So far I like Reshoevn8r and will be using this product on my other kicks. Thanks Carmadel and the Reshoevn8r crew! To cop your own Reshoevn8r kit, hit up www.reshoevn8r.com

Eeeeow! Claw Money NYC sample sale!

2012-01-12T19:10:00.002-05:00

Hey NYC! Our girl Claw is having a three day sample sale! From January 17th-19th from 12pm-8pm, you can cop tees for $15, hoodies for $25 and dope shades for $75! Plus dirt cheap accessories. Claw will also be serving wine eeeeow! So come through!

Address:

Clawffice -

36 East 23rd Street

Suite #9R/Buzzer #16

btwn Park & Madison

Worship the Wu by AstroWIfey

2012-01-09T22:45:00.003-05:00

Our favorite nail tech and fellow FSFer AstroWifey has created these dope Wu-tang Nails did tees. Check it!

Dope Right? To cop your own hit astrowifey.bigcartel.com
These run in Men sizes

New Flava for your ear: U & me and everyone we know by Jean Grae

2012-01-02T18:30:00.002-05:00

New track from Brooklyn MC Jean Grae off her upcoming Cake Or Death album. This track has been on repeat all day. Nice one Jean!

Claw Money's New Year's Hangover Sale

2012-01-02T18:26:00.001-05:00

Get it at www.clawmoney.com

Back to School: I've enrolled in OSD's the class

2012-01-01T11:36:00.005-05:00

I've never thought I would say this but yes your girl here has taken her behind back to school. But school is different this go around. You want to know why? Because its run by OSD that's why! The reason why I've decided to join the class is because I still have a lot to learn about sneaker culture and the business. Even though I've been with FSF for 4 going on 5yrs and learned a lot , its always good to know more.

The first class, Sean aka Paper Chasr discussed important moments in sneaker history as well as our sneaker love story. Also Sean had me and my fellow classmate Preston pick(with our eyes closed) a sneaker brand in shoebox that was written on a piece of paper. Whatever we picked from that box was our sneaker brand for the entire semester. I picked an innovative sneaker company that focuses on running by the name of Newton. Which leaded into our first two assignments. We had to research our brand and present them in class and discuss which one of the important moments in sneaker history meant the most to us.

On week 2 of OSD's the class we discussed our assignments and continued on with the topic "Important moments is sneaker history". The Bloodline Fresh crew also stopped by as well as Gerald Flores from Footwear news and they also spoke about their important moments in sneaker history with the class. One of the highlights of week 2 for me was Gerald Flores who is an editorial assistant at Footwear News. Gerald spoke about the background of Footwear News and how it covers all aspects of the footwear business. Unlike like most footwear blogs or footwear media outlets, Footwear News touches on the finance side of the industry as well as the cost of materials and upcoming releases. Gerald also does in-depth interviews with designers and people in corporate. Another highlight for me that night was Sean's lecture on hype and how consumers need more discipline when it comes to buying kicks. He brought up a good point that people can have so much negative things to say about an upcoming rapper or musician but when it comes to a Jordan brand or Nike brand release people will hop all over it because of hype. Which is so true!

Next session we will have Premium Pete from Sneaker Tube tv and Ree of S'neads to talk with the class about their contributions to sneaker culture. Which I'm really excited about! :)

Sneaker Nails Did pt. 5

2012-01-01T11:23:00.004-05:00

It's been a hot min since I've done a sneaker nails did post. Well this goodie I have here will make up for lost time. :) This sneaker nails did post is from fsf's own AirKarina! I took this pic of her Doernbecher AJ 4's and her matching nails did at sneaker pimps. Not only does Karina have a mean Jordan game, she has great nails skills too!

If you wantt to show off your sneaker nails did, email me at amonee@femalesneakerfiend.com :)

Happy New Year!!!

2012-01-01T11:19:00.001-05:00

Want to wish our readers a happy and healthy new year!! Thanks for grinding with the FSF movement!! :)

OSD's Sean "Paper Chasr" B-day Celebration!

2011-12-14T20:36:00.004-05:00

One of the biggest FSF supporters Sean "Paper Chasr" Williams from OSD is celebrating the big 40 on 12/19 and everyone is invited! Resident DJ's Operator Emz, Natasha Diggs, & Joey C will be spinning all night! There is No list, No door policy and most importantly, no bs. So come through and percolate! Party is from 8pm to 1am. Hosted by Miss Rebecca and Sneaker Pimp Joe.

Oh Snap! It's a Claw Money Holidaze Sale!

2011-12-14T20:25:00.002-05:00

Miss Claw Money is feeling the holiday spirit so much that everything siteide(exlcuding vintage) is 50% off! Can't beat that right? Also you get free shipping over $50.00 when you enter "merryclawmas" and orders $100.00 get free shipping and a dope claw money key chain. Head on down to Claw Money and feel the spirit. www.store.clawmoney.com

Win a piece of the Dream: Dreama's Adidas Decade lo's giveaway!

2011-12-14T20:11:00.003-05:00

UK MC and fellow FSFer Dreama is giving away a pair of white and orange UK sz 5.5 (US 7) Adidas Decade lo's. All you have to do is answer these for questions:

I love a cuppa - and I have two favourite mugs featuring characters from Winnie the Pooh – Which two characters are these?
Which (trashy) TV Soap do I make an effort not to miss?
I love live music concerts! – Can you name 3 artists I have seen in concert this year?
I ran into a footy player this year & posted the piccy online – who was he and which football team does the man in question play for?

To enter, hit up Dreama's site: www.dreamasreality.com. Giveaway ends 1/1/2012. Good Luck!

2011-12-14T08:49:00.000-05:00

Hey #SNKRLUVRS! This past weekend was SNEAKER CON NYC, and was the 1st time I myself ever went! There was lots of HEAT in the building, as well as a few FEMALE SNEAKER FIENDs! Take a look at MORE PICS and the vid!

Bowling with FSF!

2011-12-08T21:21:00.004-05:00

Ladies get your bowling sneakers on!

FSF is going to the Brooklyn Bowl! Come chill, meet people, talk sneakers, eat bad food, whatever...

Bowling with FSF
December 18, 2011 2-6p
Brooklyn Bowl
Williamsburg, BK
Please rsvp to rsvp@femalesneakerfiend.com

See you there!

Crocodile Celebrates their 3yr Anniversary!!

2011-12-08T18:42:00.006-05:00

This Saturday and Sunday, December 10-11, at RGB Lounge on Milwaukee they are hosting yet another great event where you can come and support your local businesses and shop from their personal selections. Get your holiday shopping out of the way all in one place. Kicks, clothes and art!! Our very own FSF'er Miss Brenda Bee will be there posted up repping her brand Vintage Pot!! There will be men's and women's gear for sale and not to mention the LIVE art work performed by one of Chicago's oldest and most respected graffiti crews X-MEN!!

So please Chicago come out and support!! I cant wait to see you all there!!

Sneaker Con Back in NYC

2011-12-01T20:50:00.002-05:00

Sneaker Con is back! Buy, sell, trade and see what this Gorilla will take for his Concords =)
NYC, Dec 10th, noon-7pm.

If I could rearrange the alphabet, I'd put U and I together

2011-12-01T12:16:00.004-05:00

I know that was mad corny but I have a jones for these Patta X Asics Gel Saga II! The colorway, the accented piece of pony hair and the laces give me fever! These are definitely going to be on my cop list. Word on the internetz is that they may drop this month or sometime next year. So if your feeling these like I am, be on the look out.

Pic via Sneaker Freaker

Sneaker Freaker #23 is out!

2011-12-01T09:53:00.003-05:00

The new Sneaker Freaker is out now! Get yours here so you don't miss any of their sneaker-loving, kicks-hunting, fashion-setting, history-uncovering content!

CONTENTS

+ We find 727 pairs of Jordans in a Chicago basement

+ Nike iD Bespoke re-upped – $800 Air Force 1s never looked so good

+ First pics of the Patta x ASICS colab

+ We uncover the most valuable Nike sneakers of all time in a closet

+ Exclusive sneakers and colabs from all over the world

+ A mental retrospective on 80s tennis style inc. all the OG ads for McEnroe, Borg, Sabatini, Becker, Lendl, Vilas.

PLUS - OUR ANNUAL BEST OF THE BEST SNEAKERS FEATURE!

A Ladies Love Project Pop-Up Shop!

2011-11-29T17:19:00.001-05:00

LADIES LOVE PROJECT presents its third POP-UP SHOP!

The West Village Brecht Forum
451 West Street (between Bank & Bethune)
New York, NY 10014
(www.brechtforum.org)

Saturday, December 17, 2011
12pm – 8pm.

The PROJECT, a brainchild of renowned street artist TOOFLY and sound sensation PattyDukes of the Circa95 duo, highlights some of NYC’s most creative underground artists and designers. The one-day-only holiday event boasts an intimate, yet extraordinarily colorful market experience designed to familiarize consumers, media and tastemakers with established artists.

In other words, come get way cooler shit than you got at Walmart or Footlocker on Black Friday!

Femme Fatale Sneaker & Hip Hop Event in San Fran

2011-11-29T17:07:00.004-05:00

It's going down in San Fran next week, with the likes of Rocky Rivera, Homey Grown and decorated DJs Crykit and Pony P making it happen. If you're anywhere near San Fran, check out the aptly named "Fly Chicks in Dope Kicks" event, including a sneaker swap, a chance to get your nails done by Lila, and have a great time, all for 5 bucks! Can't beat that...

Gorillaz X Converse

2011-11-23T18:10:00.003-05:00

Hello Ladies and Gents!!

Today, CONVERSE Inc. announced the launch of their newest footwear

collaboration with world-famous Gorillaz. Launching in February 2012, the

styles from the collection combine the iconic Chuck Taylor All Star

silhouette with the band's legendary graphic images. Award-winning

designer and Gorillaz co-creator Jamie Hewlett has designed exclusive

prints incorporating elements from their ground breaking artwork.. Each

design melds their diverse backgrounds and unique influences to create a

revolutionary collection. The partnership with Gorillaz will also include

a Converse "Three Artists. One Song" music collaboration that will

coincide with the launch of the collection.

"To converse: the exchange of thoughts, feelings or ideas. That's what

Gorillaz are all about, working and collaborating and exchanging ideas

with other artists and global communicators. We've been trading in ideas

and conversing with one another for ten whole years. So I couldn't think

of a better bunch of people to help celebrate our decade in the business

than the good people over at the Converse shoe company. Plus I've been

wearing my Chuck Taylor's since forever." - Russel Hobbs, drummer of

Gorillaz

Celebrating the 10th anniversary of their self-titled debut album,

Gorillaz are widely recognized for not only creating a new genre of music

but redefining the concept of a band. With a unique sound that brought

together alternative rock, hip hop, electronic and pop music, the band

implemented fresh ideas from their limitless fictional universe and have

sold over 15 million records worldwide to date. In 2006, the band won a

GRAMMY® Award for "Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals", for "Feel Good

Inc" with De La Soul. On November 28th, they will release the long-awaited

"Singles Collection: 2001-2011," a celebration of a decade together.

The Gorillaz collection gives the classic Chuck Taylor All Star silhouette

an edge with four different looks inspired by the band. The military

inspired camouflage print, taken from the cover of their self-titled

debut, is the signature design for the collection and is featured here as

a sneak peek. All shoes from the collection contain a Gorillaz heel tab

and hangtag with additional details on the product. The full Gorillaz

Chuck Taylor All Star collection will be revealed in February 2012 and

available nationwide and globally at select retail stores and online at

www.converse.com.

These are definetly worth the cop for the low low price of just $60!! Will these be on anyones Valentines Day Shoe list??

Jordan Black Cement 3 Release Party!!

2011-11-23T00:25:00.001-05:00

After a long day of shopping and grabbing those door busters head over to Akin to grab your pair of Black Cements and see performances by Scheme x Slot-A!! It's going to be
another epic party at Akin! See you there!!

Footlocker Celebrates KICKSMAS!

2011-11-22T11:17:00.001-05:00

Last night, myself and others in sneaker culture, including DJ Clark Kent spinning nice tunes joined Footlocker execs at Cabanas NYC; a very nice and intimate space, to join them in celebrating KICKSMAS! KICKSMAS is a celebration of our love for sneakers! Sharing our love of new releases, starting this Black Friday and for the next 6 weeks, there will be premium sneaker releases such as the Retro Cement 3's, Total Foamposite Max, Jordan 1 Flight, new snapbacks, and accessories to go with your kicks so you are decked out for the holidays! There was a raffle for the Black Pack also! A guy won all 10 pairs!! WOW!

They gave us giftbags at the end of the event filled with a Yankee fitted cap, Court grip solution, an Adidas Ultra Star jacket, notebook from Complex media, and a giftcard! Thanks Footocker! Check out the pics below and MORE HERE!

Reebok Chi-Kaze!!! Our own Kamikaze!!

2011-11-17T12:02:00.001-05:00

With the great response from Swizz Beatz Kamikaze sneaker release, Reebok has answered our question about a Kamikaze just for us with the Chi-Kaze! Dropping next month at retailer Journey's for $90, there are 2 colorways that will release. The first being Steel/Flat Grey-Sonic Green, and the other which I happen to like very much is the Black/Pink/Blaze-Yellow. Both pairs feature the Kamikaze Hexalite outsole and reminiscent straps from the women's classic Freestyle. Expect to see more fresh colorways coming after the initial release!!

Salute to RUN DMC ADIDAS mixtape MICK BOOGIE

2011-11-15T14:14:00.001-05:00

The recent release of the 25th anniversary pack which was limited to 1,986 pairs naturally reminds us all of RUN DMC's historic era in hip hop, topping charts and setting a trend of wearing Adidas to another level! Nice Kicks and DJ Mick Boogie pay homage with this mixtape featuring Skillz, Bun B, Big Pooh, DJ Jazzy Jeff and others remix the classics like Rock Box, Run's House, and one of my favs Beats to the rhyme!

FOLLOW @nicekicks @mickboogie
PICS AND DOWNLOAD HERE: Nice Kicks

Sneaker Pimps NYC 2011 RECAP!!!

2011-11-15T04:39:00.002-05:00

The Sneaker Studio

Kendrick Lamar Meet & Greet at Footaction before Sneaker Pimps

A fellow Female Sneaker Fiend enjoying the show!

The last stop of Sneaker Pimps tour came to an end Friday night at Irving Plaza, and sneaker lovers came out in their favorite kicks to represent! I wore Miami Nights Lebron 9's, Flower wore Foams, A$ wore denim SB's, Air Karina wore Doernbecher 4's with a matching custom tee, and Pinkeye wore Dominique Dawkins Pony's!!

Hosted by Dave Jeff with performances by Waka Flocka, Kendrick Lamar,who had a meet and greet earlier at Footaction, Jim Jones, Siya, Stalley and a few others, powered by FOOTACTION, this event had sneaker lovers gather collectively for a night of #snkrluv!! Check out MORE PICS and these videos!

Kicks on the Line @ Sneaker Pimps NYC 2011

2011-11-14T22:08:00.002-05:00

FSF's own Fetti D'biasi talking shit and dropping k-nowledge on the folks in line waiting for Sneaker Pimps! She doesn't spare the ladies in boots, that's for sure!

P.S. Fetti--those NBs are made in the Old Country, not around here!

Ladies get $100 dollars off you join OSD's The Class!

2011-11-13T11:07:00.002-05:00

That's right you read the title correctly!! All FSF'ers will get $100 off when you register for OSD's the Class. So hurry and register! http://www.osdlive.com

Sneaker Pimps is heading to NYC

2011-11-09T15:27:00.004-05:00

Sneaker Pimps is back and its heading to NYC! FSF will be in the building selling and signing the Girls Got Kicks book. So if you missed our NYC release party, come to Sneaker Pimps and get you a copy! Hope to see you fiends there! :)

Doernbecher 4 Campout Niketown Chicago = CHAOS!

2011-11-06T22:56:00.007-05:00

Friday night on Michigan Ave in front of Niketown there was utter CHAOS!!

Lori, Brenda and I went back down to Niketown to show some love to the sneaker heads in line

and to our surprise there was craziness!! Police, Lists made by people in line, screaming and yelling and chaos all around!

Brenda, Lori and I opted to not campout for the DB's but thanks to @sole_closet we ended up with some great shots and a great quick video of the night!

Katy, Lori, Brenda Bee and I :)

Here is a great pic of the Chicago Police kicking everyone out!

But at the end of the night and with the rising of the sun everyone who waited patiently got the shoes they wanted!! Good Ol Chicago Politics for ya....You look like a sneakerhead there for you must be up to no good... Crook County at its finest. haha

Spike Lee signs Spi'Zikes at Footaction!

2011-11-06T22:35:00.003-05:00

This was a hell of a weekend for sneaker releases!! This particular one for the highly anticipated NY Knicks colorways of orange and blue was extra special to lucky New Yorkers who shop at Footaction on 34th St. because Spike Lee stopped by to talk about the release, upcoming projects, working with Tinker hatfield & Michael Jordan to create the Spi'Zike, and signing every pair purchased along with raffling off 2 pair! Take a look at MORE PICS and check out the video below!

Girls Got Kicks the Chitown Edition!

2011-11-05T11:44:00.018-05:00

This past Friday Chicago was blessed with the one and only Lori!! We were so Myself and Miss Brenda Bee were so excited to finally meet her and show her our lovely town in the few hours we did have her here!!

With that being said her Chicago experience began with Diana Shoes....

Our first stop on our "quickstrike" tour with Lori was Diana Shoes on Cermak! Its a great mom and pop shop that you will fall in love when you first set your eyes on the great collection they have! Diana's is my personal favorite go-to store when it comes to Jordans!!

Our second stop on our tour for Lori was Succezz on Michigan Avenue. We stopped in and we were lucky enough to see Tara of CopEmAndRockEm! Her and Lori chopped it up and spoke about Taras new line that drops on the 13th at Sneak and Eat!

Tara, Lori and Brenda Bee

Lori, Me, Tara and Brenda Bee!

Tara and Lori

Next on our tour was NikeTown on Michigan Avenue

where Jose gave us an awesome tour of all three floors and treated us like royalty! Thanks Jose :)

Than after our tour we made a special pit stop for Lori over at Garrett's Popcorn!! The lady loves her Chicago mix of cheesy and caramel popcorn!

You cant have a true Chicago tour with out leaving the Chitown with orange fingers from all the cheesy popcorn!!

We finally made our way to Akin Halsted!

All the fiends that were in the house Friday night! Good looking bunch of ladies!!

Astro Wifey step up shop and was all ready to have all the fiends with nails to match their kicks!!!

Let the nail design commence!! First up to bat was Jackie Gold Chains and let me say Ashley did her thing!

Next we had Brenda Bee up at the nail pop up shop! Ashley had Brendas nail game on lock with the matching nails to her Gucci Dunks!!

Future FSF Mia Hanson looking extra cute with her

Infared AM's!! Who also waited to her nails done to match her kicks!!

SneakHERbox and Brenda Bee

Elinda and Freddie!! The cutest sneaker lover couple!

Lori and Jose of Niketown

Due to this sneakerette and her skills on the 1's and 2's Miss Chantator we have great pics of Charisse of Kicks and Chicks juking on Sneakherbox with out her knowing!! LOL

Jackie Gold Chains killing the game with her Jeremy Scott joints at Akin!!

Aron of Akin and his daughter Mia with their Daddy/Daughter sets of infared AM's!

Finally after the event we headed over back to NikeTown to catch up with Carmen so that Lori could sign her copy of GGK!

Carmen was killing most of the dudes in line with her YOTR 2011's!

What a busy Friday!! I was so honored to have finally met Lori and read the book! I hope she had a great fews hours with us here in the Chi!! Huge shout out to Brenda Bee's for driving all of us around! I hope Lori had a great time here in the Windy City!!

New Flava for your ear: Only wanna give it to you-Elle Varner Feat J.Cole

2011-11-04T20:06:00.002-05:00

Hey fiends! Have you ever wanted someone so bad more than a new pair of kicks? If so, than you can relate to this dope track by Elle Varner!

OSD's The Class is back!!

2011-11-04T19:12:00.002-05:00

Osd's The class is back and they are accepting registration. If you want to learn everything there is about sneaker culture, I suggest you register. Go and get your sneaker knowledge on! Check the press release for more info:

Sean “Paper Chasr” Williams
Vice President
paperchasr@osdlive.com

“OSD’s critically acclaimed class is back for Winter 2011”

Brooklyn, NY. November 4, 2011. ” Registration for OSD’s Winter 2011 session of “The Class: Sneakers, Their Impact on Lifestyles, Culture, and People in the 21st Century” is now OPEN”

This past summer, the athletic footwear industry reached new heights when Dee Wells and Sean “Paper Chasr” Williams conducted “The Class: Sneakers, Their Impact on Lifestyles, Culture and People in the 21st Century”.

The course is designed for the “seasoned” sneakerhead as well as someone new to the lifestyle and culture.

It is an 8-week, 2-hour educational seminar and career planning course.The curriculum is based on topics and issues discussed on the popular, OSD podcast, along with current events, sneaker releases, and how to find your path to a career in the athletic footwear industry.

The 8-week program received rave reviews from students, sneaker lovers, various blogs, as well as the guest teachers such as legendary MC Milk Dee, and Black Moon’s 5 ft, as well as a number of sponsors.

“The Winter 2011 session looks to add a couple of new wrinkles in the toe-box as we say on our talk show”, says Sean. “That will include a field trip or two, but more importantly be prepared to have your love for kicks challenged”, he added.

Classes for the Winter 2011 session will once again be held at a location located in New York City’s Times Square.

Once registered, participants will be contacted with the dates, time, and location for the course.

Registration begins today, November 4, 2011 and the cost of the 8-week course is $300. (This includes the cost for all course materials and guest speakers.) Participants can expect to receive great information from “industry insiders”, retailer discounts, and one lucky student will win a brand new pair of kicks!

To register for the course, please visit www.osdlive.com and click on the “Register NOW” button.
For additional information about the course, and if you have questions, please send us an email to info@osdlive(.)com.

Sneaker Fest Live

2011-10-27T21:20:00.002-05:00

Windy City Sole Winter Summit!!

2011-10-26T22:43:00.004-05:00

Windy City Sole is coming back with its Winter edition of the Windy City Sole Sneaker Summit!!

December 3rd at The Marmon Grand

2230 S. Michigan

Chicago, Illinois 60616

$10 for tickets! Buy, Sell, and Trade sneakers!!!

12- 5pm !

I can't wait to see you guys!!

Sn'eads Unite!!!

2011-10-25T20:15:00.003-05:00

Join The Los Angeles Sneaker Community for a day

To unite with some of LA's finest sneaker heads

Check out collector/connoisseur exhibits from

FRANALATIONS, AFROKIX, ESCO, NELL BX, SNEAKER SENSEI & MORE.

Also Live Sneaker Inspired Art from R E E of SN'EADS.

BUY/SELL/TRADE

MUSIC ALL DAY

FOOD

CAR WASH OUT BACK

JUST COME KICK IT!

And Free giveaways!

DON'T FORGET!

Give back by bringing any old sneaker to donate to sole4souls.

All donations from the event will go to benefit Valley Center Retirement Home.

Latest custom sneaker designs!!! HELLO KITTY & SMURFETTE AF1!!!

2011-10-25T10:59:00.001-05:00

Last week was so crazy with sneaker events that I didnt have a chance to show you my latest designs!! Both pair were for one customer..the Smurfette's for her daughter's birthday coming up, and the Hello Kitty's for her neice that loves my designs! These were both part of my annual BACK 2 SHOES sale! 2 colors and a graphic for only $100!!! Take a look and leave a comment!

adidas honors Grete Waitz

2011-10-24T22:33:00.004-05:00

Thanks adidas, for honoring Grete Waitz, an amazing marathoner who passed away this past Spring. In her heyday she won 9 New York Marathons, more than any other runner in history.

Now adidas is paying tribute to her by creating shoes in Norway-inspired colors (the one above patterned with her marathon times) and donating 100% of the profits to her AKTIV Against Cancer foundation.

Footwear will be sold at adidas' marathon booth and sport performance store in SoHo. adizero Adios 2 ($115), adizero Boston 3 ($110) and Supernova Glide 4 ($115)

Other fun marathon-inspired tees coming out too:

Jordan X Carmelo Anthony M8 release

2011-10-22T00:02:00.000-05:00

Another release event this past Thursday was for Jordan and New York Knicks Carmelo Anthony! The event was held outside, unbelievably at Pier 54 in Manhattan, which is also the pier the infamous and grand Titanic was supposed to dock! FETTi Fact! The new M8 consists of a black leather upper featuring flywire, and 6 Rings Blue patent leather! I like the front air pockets, as well as the shox like air chamber on the heel of the sneaker. This is Melo's 1st pair since coming to the NY Knicks, and from the responses last night at the event, it seems this may just be NY's official sneaker this Fall!

Melo kept us entertained by HOT97's DJ Enuff and Angie Martinez, and had a special performance from NAS!!! Alot of attendees were students from Eagle Academy in both The Bronx; which Swizz Beatz is involved with, and Brooklyn, which Melo is involved. The other highlight moment of the night was when sadly, Angie had to announce that Mr. E's class had to leave in the next 10 minutes! HAHA!! Put on BLAST!!!

Carmelo sported his sneaker with a very sick custom made jacket by an artist Frank Morrison, which had graphic of Melo on the court with the M8 on the tail of the jacket. It was cold but we were all warm with sneaker love between us! Check out MORE PICS!!!

John Wall X Reebok ZigEncore release

2011-10-21T23:38:00.000-05:00

Sorry for the delay on this, but the posts to follow will explain why..GRINDING!!! On Wednesday, Washington Wizard's John Wall stopped by Footlocker on 34th St. to unveil and talk about his latest collab with Reebok, for the new ZigEncore which is a nice follow up to the ZigTech Slash. Wall invited kids from the Parks & Recreation Dept. and they all had on a pair of his new sneakers and apparel! HOT97 DJ Funkmaster Flex was on the 1 and 2 and asked John various questions about the shoe.

Available in 2 colorways of black/white or blue/white, these sneakers are lighter and more fashionable than the 1st pair from John Wall last year. The toebox is perforated on both pair; the black ones is nubuck, while the white pair is leather. The rest of the upper consists of leather and breathable mesh with patent leather piping on the black pair. Wall even raffled a few pair and gave up the pair on his feet, all with autographs!!

The epic moment at the event was when a kid got up to ask a question and did the Dougie for Wall, who is known for doing the dance himself; then joining the kid in the dance!! He drove the audience crazy with that! Check out MORE PICS!!!

Warehouse Edition of Animal House VI: We have the Secret Location

2011-10-21T12:59:00.004-05:00

WE HAVE THE SECRET LOCATION TO THE

WAREHOUSE EDITION OF ANIMAL HOUSE VI!!

600 W. CERMAK!

It's going to be crazy!! Make sure you bring your masks and hottest outfit for the cameras and Dj's tonight!!!

Here is a list of all ways to get the party on public transportation. Remember always travel in a group, and don’t be flashy with the iPhones!

From the University Center / Red Line :
Harrison Red Line towards 95th
Exit Cermak Rd.
Take Cermak bus west to Cermak & Lumber/ or walk (Approx.. 11 min)
This Route will take (Approx.: 18 min)

Walk to Harrison and State st.
Take bus #62 towards Harlem
Exit Archer and Canal
Walk down Canal take left at Cermak rd to Cermak and Canal
This Route will take (Approx.: 21 min)

From Dwight Lofts:
Take bus #24 at Harrison and Clark
Exit Wentworth and Cermak
Take Cermak bus west to Cermak & Lumber/ or walk (Approx.. 10 min)
This Route will take (Approx.: 17 min)

or

Walk to Harrison and State st.
Take bus #62 towards Harlem
Exit Archer and Canal
Walk down Canal take left at Cermak rd to Cermak and Canal
This Route will take (Approx.: 21 min)

From UIC /Halsted Blue line:

Take Bus #8 south at any stop on Halsted
Exit Cermak and Halsted
Walk east to 600 w Cermak (Approx. 6 min)
This Route will take (Approx.: 14 min)

Getting From Animal House:

The #62 Bus. (Stops on Roosevelt and Halsted, Roosevelt Red Line, Dearborn and Harrison.)

“This Bus runs all night, and will be the only way for those with out transportation to get home unless you want to walk to the Red Line on cermak. It will stop near all major colleges in the south loop and Jackson Blue line.”

Chicago Juke Mix Bang Bang Bang - Skeet Skeet Skeet

2011-10-20T23:47:00.001-05:00

#ThrowbackThursday I thought due to all the cold winds and rain here in the Chi we could all get a little juke session!! Bang Bang Bang Skeet Skeet Skeet! Thank you to the wonderful @MostOfficialBee for thinking of this track!!

AstroWifey Nails comes to Animal House on Friday!

2011-10-19T13:54:00.006-05:00

Animal House is BACK!!! This Friday, October 21st from 9pm-3am Location: TBD!!!!

As always Fly Kite Media is ready to throw another EPIC night in Chicago with their WareHouse Edition of Animal House!!

This time around I am extremely excited because my favorite and Chicago's favorite nail artist @AstroWifey will be in the house throwing down her skills on anyone who thinks they can handle her amazing talent and creativity!! Ashley pulls inspiration from all ends of the earth! Some her self entitled creations have names such as gold and caviar, diamonds are forever, evil eye's and cuticle care, and my favorite set of nails I have seen so far are her nails that were inspired by the ever so innovative pop culture icon Andy Warhol! Not to mention all the special designs for her customers!! I absolutely LOVE me some @AstroWifey!! You can check out more of her work and who inspires here at Astrowifey.worpress.com

Here are some examples of her AMAZING work!

So ladies have your nails ready to be dressed to impress Friday night!!

DEEJAYS:
CHAISE MARCEL (HIP-HOP/TRAP/HOUSE/ELECTRO) TREATED CREW - @Chaise
STEFAN PONCE (HIP-HOP/JUKE) - @StefanPonce
THE CAR THIEF (DUBSTEP)- http://soundcloud.com/the-car-thief
THIEVES (ELECTRO)- www.soundcloud.com/thievesmusic
MANNY MUSCLES (DANCE HALL) -@mrMannyMuscles
FRANKIE B (THAT RADIO SHIT)

PERFORMANCES
BLINK - @IAMBLINK
CHANDLER LONDON -@Chandler_YO
G-Scott
ShowYouSucK

TEN PHOTOS (HONORARY GUEST)
http://www.10photos.net/
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$10 Dollars At The Door!

Under 21 College ID Required!!!!!!!!!!

Email: Animalhousechi@gmail.com FOR PROMO CODE!!

(With this code you will be able to get a discount at the door as well as a heads up on what we have planned for what is going to be the CRAZIEST night in CHICAGO!)

ANIMAL MASKS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR
$1 AT THE DOOR

New flava for your ear: New Pair- Von Pea feat Josie Stingray

2011-10-17T19:35:00.002-05:00

There is nothing like a great sneaker track! Especially when it has female sneaker fiends rhyming on it. Check out this dope Fresh Prince & DJ Jazzy Jeff/Kool in the Gang infused track by sneaker connoisseurs Von Pea feat Josie Stingray called New pair.

Guess who's going to be on OSD.....

2011-10-17T19:21:00.003-05:00

Legendary footwear designer Tinker Hatfield!! Eeeoow! Percolate! Make sure you tune in this Wednesday to OSD for this exclusive interview!

www.osdlive.com

FootworKINGz with Nike @ Akin

2011-10-16T22:33:00.001-05:00

A video of Chicago's FootworKINGZ teamed up with Nike for the Grand Opening of Akin on Clark back in 2009!

The FootworKINGZ show off their skills of Chicago's infamous dance style foot work!

Samples of music from house to club and all in between set the mood for this awesome performance on the day of Akin's Grand Opening back in 2009! This video right here is the prime example of why Akin Chicago is above the rest when it comes to hospitality and love! It feels just like home here!!

Bassment 9 Year Anniverary Party!

2011-10-16T22:05:00.006-05:00

The Bassment is the staple of Chicago Hip Hop. Since 2002, the store has been an outlet for people worldwide to promote, purchase, and sell the latest music apparel & accessories. From KRS One to Swizz Beats, people from all over the world have visited this shop. It is the Bassment’s vision to be Chicago and the world’s premier retailer representing the Hip Hop culture as a whole. From the music to fashion to art, the store caters to all elements. There are many other so called "Hip Hop" stores, but there is no outlet that brings it to everyone all in one location. Whether you want the freshest styles in streetwear, the hottest mixtape, to the best selection of graff supplies, if you live, eat and breath in this culture, there is something here for everybody from old school to the new.

With that immense introductory The Bassment is bringing to you:

A concert to celebrate the 9 year anniversary of The Bassment.
performances by:
Mobb Deep
along with The @Alchemist & Big Noyde
with special guest performances by:
L.E.P Bogus Boys
YP
King Louie
V.I.R.U with Sean mac

Regular price: $30.00

Metro-3730 N. Clark

Chicago, Illinois

tickets also available at Metrochicago.com

Ms.Lauren Luna comes to the Windy City: Custom Ladies

2011-10-13T20:27:00.009-05:00

The very gifted and very talented Lauren Luna is blessing us with her presence on Saturday, October 29th not only to drop her 2012 Custom Ladies Calendar release of beautiful women in BEAUTIFULLY customed designed sneakers! Just in case you are unfamiliar with Lauren's work she is one of the originals of custom designing sneakers and is so amazingly talented. For the past 10 years she has been blessing us with wonderful creations on canvases and sneakers that have grazed the feet of many radio personaililies, musicians and many under ground fashionistas. As you can tell Lauren is one of the most talented artist out there! And she has recently moved on from sneakers to HEELS! So for all the ladies that need those custom neck breakers you should talk get at her! P.S... On the 29th she is also looking holding an open model call for her 2013 Custom Ladies calendar!! So ladies if you are interested you still a few weeks to get in that Kanye's workout plan so that you can be considered to be a feature!!!

Saturday, October 29th

Leaders 1354

672 N. Wells St. 60654

6pm-8pm

More fun for Chicago--Meet Derrick and Check his new Shoe!

2011-10-13T11:36:00.002-05:00

On Saturday, October 15 basketball star Derrick Rose will introduce Chicago to his new shoe, the adiZero Rose 2. D Rose will celebrate the shoe's launch with fans at the adidas store on Michigan Avenue and the Foot Locker on State Street. (Fans are encouraged to arrive early as photo ops with Derrick are on a first come, first served basis.)

LOCATION

adidas Retail store on Michigan Ave (4th Floor)
845 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 409
Chicago, Illinois 60611
9:45-11 AM

Foot Locker on State Street
219 S. State Street
Chicago, IL 60604
12:15 - 2 PM

I can't make the event, but I will be testing my new adiZero Rose 2s the next time I get on the court! They're almost as light as the Crazy Lights, thanks to the Sprint Web technology...

Sneaker Nails did Pt 4.

2011-10-11T19:16:00.007-05:00

I got some awesome submissions since my last sneaker nails did post! And a lot of sneaker variety too check it!.....

Missoni X Chuck Taylor Sneaker nails did Done by Tout Est Bombe Nails (She does awesome nails! Check her out if you're in the Philly area)

Nike Supreme Dunks sneaker nails did from B-Sole( photo submitted by her good friend SharpSHOEter)

And lastly the homie Golden Yardy's Nike air max 95 sneaker nails did.

Aren't this week's submissions ILL? Keep sending me your sneaker nails did pics to amonee@femalesneakerfiend.com :)

Sneak and Eat Presets: Fashion Warriors

2011-10-10T10:27:00.002-05:00

On November 6th Lacuna Artist Lofts its going down again!! Sneak and Eat Presents Fashion Warriors The Main Course. Free for all Ages!! Chicagoans can come out and have a great time with drinks, food, fashion and FUN. There will Giveaways, Sneaker Previews, trades and buys!! If you are a brand, retail store or into sneaker swap, tables at Sneak & Eat are $50 for inquires hit up @JoshBeFresh of @myfreshconnection is an official sponsor and you can contact @JoshBeFresh for vending arrangements!!

Vita Morte Pop-Up Sale

2011-10-08T19:08:00.005-05:00

Vita Morte from Chicago's Leader 1354 is having a Pop-up Sale X Open House for the newly opened creative space and showroom! 3 New pieces will be dropping that night Save the Breast, The red Cup Kick-it Crew, London Paris Tokyo New York Chicago sweatshirt and FINALLY the anticipated Vita Morte 5 Panel Hats!! Aaaand the lovely and supportive people over at Grey Goose with be supplying a COURTEOUSY cocktail reception all night!

The Save a Breast Foundation has teamed up with Vita Morte to make a shirt in honor of the cause! But we all know if Vita Morte has anything to do with the designing it will be the epitome of the Vita Morte Style! And they are going to running a cool $35 bones! A portion of the proceeds with be donated the foundation via ChicksNKicks so lets make sure that we cop that shirt before we enjoy our complementary vodka tonics haha!!

Let's get it cracking Chicago!