Hi Y’all,

We’ve almost reached the mid-point of December and I’m only now coming at you with another Kicks edition. Well for December’s kicks edition I decided to do a little follow up on some previously discussed kicks as well as talk about some on-going trends (also previously discussed). But without further due, let’s get ready to rumble.

Remember my recent post about fashion cycles, well the shorter cycles apply at the world of sneaker fashion as well. Nike’s bringing back a classic from 2004, a remake of the original 420 “Hemp” Dunk SB. The kicks have a features an upper made out of this well great natural resource, hemp. It’s not just the shoe world that’s making use of the plant. For instance some denim brands have used the fibers in combination with organic cotton to produce high quality organic denim.

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Next up we have the Nike Gucci SB “RESN”, which is named after Girl Skateboards’ designer Sam Smyth’s (RESN being his IBC Crew alias). This is a reference to the shoe being initially designed by Girl Skateboards. The shoe is a well put off comeback for the classic Nike SB design, with the RESN tongue tag being the only “notable” change. However the shoe was quickly sold out everywhere so if you get a chance cop a pair, I know I will. KIKS TYO recently collaborated with Singapore’s Limited EDT and Aya Kiguchi in a one off tee featuring the kicks and Aya in Gucci colors. The design is also in seasonal colors of red and green, Christmas is on its way.

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Then a little something on the on-going metallic trend. It would seem that different sources are hailing metallic colors and designs as the in thing this year. Well being that I do not really believe in trends, I find this very intriguing. Some time back I posted quite a few examples of this metallic shoe fad, and here are few more.

Nike Sportswear Blazer Mid (in metallic silver color)

Nike Air Jordan 1 Retro in metallic zinc.

And something for the ladies, Nike Womens Aeroflight High is following the metallic trend mixing it up with some glittering leopard print.

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I mean if it’s trendy and if it’s selling, go for it. Don’t get me wrong, I do like some of the metallic designs just find the trends amusing. But yeah don’t worry the red shoes you rocked a season ago, will be there next year and the year after that and so on. It’s just the way you rock your shoes, not the shoes themselves. Although having a hot pair of shoes does help.

Next up, I needed to do a little follow up on remy’s post on the Start Wars kicks, I love Star Wars and actually like some of the new Adidas x Star Wars kicks. I feel some of them have more of collector’s value and would find it difficult to mix them up with a certain outfit, unless you were in a science fiction convention, but nonetheless they are a breath of fresh air in the world of sneakers. Oh, and I love the way they’re presented. See pics below.

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Last but definitely not least we have the new Nike Zoom Kobe V, the lightest Nike Basketball Shoe ever. According to Kobe Bryant, the inspiration for the shoe cam from the soccer field. “I watch a lot of soccer and have seen how the best footballers in the world make sharp cuts at top speed in lightweight, low-cut footwear,” Bryant said. “The demands they make on their feet and ankles aren’t that different from what I’m doing on the court, yet nobody assumes they should play in high tops.” (Source Highsnobiety) We might just have another classic here.

So I will leave you with this video of Mr. Bryant doing what he does best. All I can say is MVP, MVP, heh. Lakers are doing well this season and I like it. So, I’m off for now. Going to continue the Xmas preparations just like everyone else around here. If you are in the process of buying presents to yourself or to your family and friends, don’t hesitate to visit our online store for some ideas. Be easy and let is snow let it snow let it snow…