Sister 2 Sister Footwear Design Seminar RECAP!!!

It was a great weekend in Boston! Nearly 20 females from NYC & Boston participated in this 1st ever, historic event! Ranging from girls still in HS & college, to customizers, & experienced designers, we all came together sharing our love of kicks & learned from some of the best female designers in the industry! Lori got together with D'Wayne Edwards of Jordan Brand, as well as top women designers from Sperry Top Sider, Reebok, Puma, Converse, and Nike to make this special event happen.

We started off with introductions & sketching what our vision of our very own sneakers would look like, and we couldn't use logos or similarities from existing brands. As a customizer I truly thought the process wasn't too tedious since I already design, but on already put together sneakers. I was wrong! My initial sketch had the shape of a griffey max and it really wasn't what I was aiming for. However, with some help from the designers, I was able to create a better form for the sneaker as well as details like piping, canvas and textured leather!

Each presentation was as unique as the participant behind it! We all took on a foreign task and came out on top!

Thank you to all of the designers who took their time out for us and shared priceless technique and tips! Welcome Sarah Sabino aka "S4" to our Boston team, and a very special extra thanks goes to you Lori for always representing & being a voice for the ladies!

MORE PICS HERE

Dunk Hi SB Denim!

Perfect! Perfect! Perfect for this fall!!! Nicely sewn, dark wash denim all along the upper with black laces on top of a black tongue! Crisp white midsole atop a black outsole makes this pair a definate addition to the "coolection"! No official drop date, but we are always on the look out so you will see them soon!

Source: WARPED STORE BLOG

Converse Pro Star

The sneaker's designers decides that this year, have a teddy bear kicks it´s a must. For that reason, Converse just drop their Converse Pro Star with fluffy fleece lining that tufts up though the rear flex cutaway.

Available now in Japan at Flauge.

Source: Sneaker Freaker

Air Max 1 - Pre-order

Donning a heather grey suede upper with white grid paneling in the toebox and other areas along with a gum sole makes this sneaker CLASSIC! I see these paired up easily with a fancy wool jacket this Fall. Pre-order now at CROOKED TONGUES!

Release Reminder!!! LEBRON ZOOM SOLDIER IV

Dropping tomorrow exclusively at House of Hoops are the "Zips" Akron edition! Had Lebron went to college, his hometown college is the University of Akron, thus paying homage by releasing special editions just for the school. The classic blue/gold/white colorway on the IV is clean and pairs up well with any of your favorite jeans. Where does "Zips" come from you ask? Well the BF Goodrich company was based in Akron & are responsible for the "zip up" galoshes! As for the kangaroo mascot..that was voted in by students! HAHA!! See, not only does FETTi keep you up to speed with the latest kicks, but she also teaches you a thing or two!

Source: http://unlocked.footlocker.com/blog/2010/09/15/nike-zoom-lebron-soldier-iv-akron/

AF1 Foamposites "BLACK"

If you weren't feeling the intial silver release, you may just like these black AF1 Foams! Sleek, sturdy, and in a metallic black finish, these are easy to pair up with just about anything! Available now at MARQUEESOLE..no release date to your local retailers as yet.

Air Jordan V "Cool Grey"

First the "XI"(11)..then the "Bin 23 XIII"(13)..Now the "V"(5)will come in the "OH SO COOL GREY" next summer! No official release date as yet so stay tuned!!

Source: THE SHOE GAME

Air Max Lebron VII "ALL BLACK EVERYTHING"

No release date on these yet, but I gotta have them! To me the VII is the best Lebron silhouette, and soon it will be available in ALL BLACK, which every sneaker lover needs to have in their collection! Last year Nike released the black & gold colorway to the public while the all black colorway was for their Friends & Family. I CAN'T WAIT!

Source: NIKELEBRON.NET

D'Wayne Edwards Design Interview

Check Counterkicks for an interesting interview with D'Wayne Edwards, the Creative Operations Manager at JORDAN Brand. He's the man behind Future Sole, and he's been invaluable in putting on this weekend's Sister2Sister event. Thanks D. As an experienced designer, he's ready to make room for more women and people of color in the industry. Let's do it! (And applicants, get those designs in!)

This is just pure laziness

Velcro straps on a blazer=lazy. There is no reason for an adult sneaker to have Velcro straps on it unless you're 60 plus. This idea just ruined a perfectly good shoe. :(




pics via Nice Kicks

What is it about the Foamposites?

Seriously fiends help a sista out!! What is it about a foamposite that makes people go wild for them? Every time I look at them, I think "well these would be the perfect shoes for me if I was going to the moon." Does it make you perform better when playing ball? Please answer my burning question!

pic via Sneaker News

Sneaker Store Spotlight: No Boys Allowed

On our trip to Holland, there was no way Lori, JenJen and I could leave without visiting the world's only female sneaker store! We caught a train from Rotterdam to The Hague and made our way down the windy, cobblestone streets to meet with the lovely owner, Cim Froeling. 

No Boys Allowed stocks exclusive sneakers from Nike, Adidas, Asics, Vans, Supra, Puma, Alife, Onitsuka Tiger, New Balance, Timberland and Clarks and apparel from No Boys Allowed, Roxy Heart and Made Me.

In case you missed it, check out Lori's "In Our Words" interview with Cim. To stay in the know, follow No Boys Allowed on Twitter, Facebook and check their website/online store!

Keep up that female sneaker hustle, Cim! Much love from the FSF Crew!

Sneaker Freaker Ish 19 is coming your way!

As usual our friends at Sneaker Freaker have come out with another bananas boogazine! This time there are not 1, not 3, but 6 insane covers! And packed behind these beauts are 128 pages of sneaker drooling--great never-before-seen kicks, fantastic interviews, and basically everything you need to stay on top of your game! And for our skater fans, the Vision Street Wear interviews and vintage pics cover the entire history of this influential brand.


As if this terrific diversity of kicks on the cover doesn't tell you enough about how fun these guys (and gals) are, they throw great parties too. The release party, for all you Australian readers, is this Sunday at 1000 Pound Bend in Melbourne from 10-6pm.

Can't wait to see the other 3 covers!

Order now and get a free gigantic "Psycho-Stick" fluoro poster!

Nike Air Max 90 Concord Laser

A re-release has just touched down from Nike and this time its for us ladies!(yay!) The Nike air max 90 concords are available for pre-order at End

Pickyourshoes.com

Nike Air Feather $79.99

Nike Aqua Blazer High $79.99

Nike Womens Air Max 24-7 $129.99

Here are a few kicks we wrote about a while ago, i have finally found where to purchase them online!!! Pickyourshoes.com I have ordered from them before and they are very professional and 100% authentic! Enjoy....

Release Reminder!!! Air Jordan CMFT Viz Air 11

Dropping tomorrow at retailers such as EXTRA BUTTER, this marriage between Air Max & Jordan 11 release is sure to drive kids crazy wanting to get a pair for school! While the upper white mesh is derived from the Jordan 11, it is paired off nicely with the lower half from the Air Max 90. Available in 2 colorways, red/white & blue/white.

EXTRA BUTTER
266 Merrick Rd
Rockville Centre, NY 11570
516-632-5150

Sister2Sister Footwear Design Seminar!

With the help of some fabulous sponsors and friends, FSF is proud to announce the first ever female-only footwear design seminar! It's coming up SOON at MassArt in Boston, and will feature top female footwear designers from across the industry. It's all FREE to qualifying high school and college age students. To learn more and find out how to get in, check out the full description here.

Many many thanks to all our sponsors, our host MassArt, as well as the professional designers who are donating their time to make this special event possible. And the most thanks of all to D!

Size? + adidas Originals = Happiness

Having tons of work to do, I happily got sidetracked for a while on the Size? website, looking at their lovely collection of adidas original "trainers". (Do I sound British?) Here are just a few that caught my eye... (Warning, most do not come smaller than a UK6.)

Here are my new favorites:

Trimm-Trab

In the same old-skool suede genre, I also loved these:

The Sneeker

With the same mood but a different twist, I went with this midtop version of the Samba:

Samba Mid

And then getting back to my Boston bball roots, I picked these Top Tens!

Top Ten Hi NBA

Now back to work....sigh....