Energie Tannis Hi's are spewing energy

In my eyes, Energie's S/S08 collection is looking mighty promising, especially with the sneaks. I've never been too too familiar with the Italian brand, but I'm now a voyeur after discovering the Energie Tannis Hi-top sneaks. My friend needed some new Converse Weapons - so I tried to find him something on ebay, until I found these and totally gave up on my friends mission as these instantly caught my eye. These babies are clean, fresh, and (most importantly) hella stylish. The entire sneak is draped in white leather, with the addition of 3 patent leather chevrons in black, grey, and navy blue. These 3 colours used minimally together are hot. The middle section has perforations, to give it a different look/texture. The more I look at them, the more I like them. The thin ankle high strap is dope, along with the ENERGIE logo stamped into the tongue. These are actually available in Canada - surprise, surprise (it's actually a surprise). I'd cop these bad boys at $209.00. They'd be easy to dress up to which is dope - I like wearing "dressy" sneakers to certain events without me looking shabby with poorly styled sneaks onn. You can check these out at styleclash.ca

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Missed Kanye's sneaks tonight

Soooo Kanye's concert was...amaaaaazzziiing! Last time he was in Winnipeg, he did not disappoint, but the Glow and the Dark Tour last night was off the HOOK! The set, lights, the entire production was unreal - and the stranded on a planet story line was brilliant. VERY well-done. I def got my money's worth. Lupe, N.E.R.D., and Rihanna tore it up aswell. I TRIED so hard to see what kind of sneaks he was rockin after his wardrobe change, but it was hard since he was doin his thing on stage. They looked verrry verry similar to the Tan/Sand brown D&G hi-tops I put up in an earlier post (search D&G to see). Then I got another glimpse as he came closer, and swore I saw a Nike check. It bothered me, because I wanted to know!! I'll find out soon enough Mr.West...

Prada Linea Rossa Hi-top makes me puke

Soo, when I think PRADA - I think expensive, stylish, luxury. The men's division isn't as well-known to the world as the women's, and this is probably the reason. The Prada Linea Rossa Hi-top Bike Sneakers are one of a kind...yuck. First of all, they look cheap. Of course, they are made with top quality Italian patent leather and mesh insets, blah blah blah - that's fine, but if you're gonna go all out on quality and charge $380 a pair, WOW me. They remind me of like elderly style shoes, minus the velcro. Colour scheme - way off, but it's really because of the shape. It's an awkward shape - they seem very uncomfortable if your wore them. AND they are for biking?... I'm confused - I guess this particular shoe is for the tasteless rich. The red stripe coming down the tongue says "PRADA" but does nothing but show the brand - and not in a good way. The low-tops are a BIT better, but still - yuck. There are many different models of the Linea Rossa - same design but different colours and materials used. Leopard print?...YIKES! Disappointing much?

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Break over

I haven't psoted in a week. YIKES.
I've been on the hunt for the goods - and I found them.
People have been raggin' on me how I only post designer sneaks, blah blah blah...
That's because nobody ever knows about the designer sneaks - am I wrong?
But to keep the ppl happy, i'll give em what they want...
STAY TUNED!

Puma by Mihara MY-34: crazy inspiration

Japanese shoe designer Yasushiro Mihara has yet again brought fresh, innovative designs to the Puma label. Now in it's 9th season, the collaboration Puma by Mihara does not seem to be holding back. The MY-34 model is pretty fresh: relatively classic puma style sneak, but with Mihara's creative twist. The velcro straps are my favourite part, how they go from silver, silver/white, to white which is cohesive the the rest of the sneak; silver leather coming from the back to an all white rubber outer sole split by the puma signature in suede. Mihara's take on the sneak did not take away at all from Puma's sporty aesthetic; if anything, it's more sporty. His inspiration behind the entire Spring/Summer 2008 collection is mutants/nature/environment: how we as humans are destroying the planet and are adapting to the negative changes and changing ourselves (becoming mutants...). As crazy as that seems, it's quite optimistic and worked in the end (inspiration is crazy in itself..no?) DEF need to check out the rest of Mihara's designs - they are just as sick as this. $154.00 isn't even that bad considering it's a collaboration with one of Japan's best shoe designers. I'd cop. Mihara actually has his own established line of shoes which was started in 1997, 3 years prior to the colab. with Puma called "Mihara Yasushiro" - It's necessary I dig and see what he's hiding in Japan.

Serious A.I.'s - and not talking about Iverson

While on my adventures in Toronto, I stopped by Holt where i discovered crazy sneaks by New york based shoemaker Alejandro Ingelmo. They were right beside the blue satin Lanvin hi-tops, but my attention was quickly drawn to Ingelmo's creations. First off: colour - this rich plum colour is so nice. I've never seen it on shoes before and to make the plum leather a mirrored metallic patent really makes it something else. The black edges (mirrored detailed piping) and top stitching have an edgy wave style design which is pretty fresh and you can tell that's quality craftsmanship at its finest (better be since he's a shoemaker). The black laces match perfectly and are in sync. I'm a sucker for the silver - these bad boys are packin some heat. The low-top blues are tight - but personally, I go HIGH or go HOME. This shoemaker is quickly making a name for himself worldwide. The hi's are tagged at $485US and the low's are $50 cheaper. I think they are worth the cop. All of a sudden I'm in the mood for plums...

Raf Simons takes us "out of this world"

Apparently, Raf Simons (designer for Jil Sander for the past 6 seasons, and his own label, Raf by Raf Simons)has been collaborating with NASA to design what appears to be some sort of stylish space shoes?..... Well, I'm kidding - but they DO look like moon boots (especially the metallic ones - so sick). The Raf Simons Astronaut Pocket Trainers are pretty damn serious - lemme tell you. He's a brilliant designer and these innovative sneaks can speak loudly to that statement. LOVIN this hot yellow colour palette. If you look at them, it's like a basic yellow patent leather hi-top, with suede mustard yellow additions to make it stand out. I'm a fan of the double tongue (one more inside, the other outside) - would be fun to play with tucking in jeans and therefore slightly changing up the look. Obviously the focus of the Astronaut sneaks is the "practical" rear zip-up pocket - I'm a fan. Screw carrying change in your front pockets - reach in the back of your sneaks to pay for parking. The navy pair looks like black/navy, but it's actually all navy (dark patent deepens/darkens the colour even more. Just shy of $800US, these fresh sneaks are making a name for themselves. check oki-ni.com


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