Vibe Auctions Of Adidas To Celebrate 15 Yr Anniversary

Vibe magazine and Adidas have gotten together to commemorate the 15 year anniversary of the magazine and to keep the arts alive in the South Bronx which is the birthplace of hip hop.

Adidas will launch a limited-edition shoe line next week in recognition of Vibe magazine’s 15th anniversary. Performers including Cassie, T.I., Estelle, Pepa and Musiq Soulchild have signed the Forum Mid XVibe, which retails for $125.

The shoes are available through a Vibe.com charity auction until Sept. 25. Only 1,500 pairs of the Mid Xvibe will be sold in select nationwide markets.

One hundred percent of proceeds from VIBE's online-only sneaker auction will support THE POINT, an organization dedicated to youth development and cultural and economic revitalization of Hunts Point, Bronx. Specifically, this auction's proceeds will make possible youth development music and radio programs for kids in grades 1-12.

If you miss out on the chance to bid for the shoes online, you can visit adidas Original stores beginning September 25, 2008 for a suggested retail price of $125.

Sneak Of Da Week: Troop

Theeeeeey're baaaaaaack! Sneaker pioneers who made the brand Troop have decided to have a go at it again, after not much success in the past. Not sure how many of you will remember Troops. Back in the late 80's early 90's, Troop was the equivalent to British Knights, Lottos, and Diadoras, all pretty much the pinnacles of the sneaker game. Well, Troop is back. The NYC based company recently showed face again at a recent fashion showcase, and impressed quite a few of the sneaker freaks out there.

As I have mentioned in the past, I always seem to fall in love with the sneaks that are obsur. If you notice, the black pair of sneaks somewhat resemble the S. Carter's that Jay-Z put out.

Sneak Of Da Week: Limited Edition Air Questo AF1s

I know that everyone has heard about these new Nikes that have come out, created by ?uestlove from the Roots. And I, for one, was wondering what was all the hoopla about. Why were the kids lining up around the corner and camping out waiting for these shoes to hit the market? The Nike Air Questo first released in NY on Aug 1st. The Gold Edition is the limited colorway, and 12 lucky people in each city will get the Golden Tickets. All the sneakers will be sealed, so it won’t be any funny business at the releases. The ticket price for this shoe is $175. The shoe also comes emblazoned with a silohuette of ?uestlove on the tongue and the back of the shoe. I love the fact that ?uestlove decided to do a sneak instead of a clothing line like everyone else.

I must admit that I'm not a fan of the colors, but it is it's own shoe. ?uestlove is doing this as a part of the Nike’s 1WORld series that sees Air Force 1’s “created in partnership with global innovators in the fields of sport, music, art & design.”

Sneak Of Da Week: JB CLASSICS - FORD MOTORING - FMF

I got a duo for ya'll today. This is the ultimate in sneaker collaborations with our good mates at JB Classics hooking up with the mighty Funkmaster Flex and Ford Motoring, to bring you this unique triple label project inspired by JB's love of colour, Funkmaster Flex's obsession with luxury pimped out rides, and Ford's undeniable quality materials. Three years in the making, the V8 powered minds of JB, MDot, Funkmaster Flex and Ford Motoring have teamed up to bring you two versions of the JB Classics Getlo model, the white version featuring true-blue nubuck toe cap and heel panels, white full grain toe vamp & quarters with perforation details, the overlay is screened & embossed with a tire thread influenced pattern in white and lime colors. Inner leather skin lining with FMF® logo printed in accent colors to match the swirl outsole bottoms. The footbed artwork is a photo transfer of FLEX'S record box. The shoe is packaged with 2 sets of laces; each shoe is numbered inside the inner tongue and comes with a Certificate of Ownership & Cinch bag. Also look out for the black/red/blue version dropping around the same time At only 240 pairs of each shoe made globally, it is going to be a formula one styled race to get these beauties in your hands. And JB Classics were nice enough to us a heads up as to where the JB CLASSICS GETLO-FORD MOTORS-FMF will be stocked over the next month or so.

Sneak of Da Week: Women's Air Jordan Spi'zike

CitySole.com have sent in some great photos of the recently released Spiz'ike for Women. The first of its kind, this limited colorway consists of black and ice blue with dabs of pink. As far as Women colorways go, its on the tougher side with only small lashings of the 'compulsory' pink. This one truly is just for the ladies. A great combination of black suede and patent leather mixed with bright ice blue and the always vibrant pink fire is sure to break necks as the first Womens Spiz'ike.

What do you think ladies? I want to hear your feedback on this one. Maybe a lace flip is in order? Either way don't sleep on these, to pick up a pair hit CitySole.com for a huge range of kicks and some of the best prices you'll find.

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Sneak Of Da Week: Creative Recreation Womens Galow Hi

If you're into the funkiness of the sneaks today, then you'll love this hi top shoe by Creative Recreation called the Womens Galow Hi. This shoe is an alternative to the average athletic sneak. The folks over at Creative Recreation make a variety of shoes, and widely sell them in the famed Barneys New York stores. They can also be purchased online and the prices range from $99 to $120.

New Gucci Sneak

No, this is not my "Sneak Of The Week", but this is the new Native American inspired Gucci shoe. They're set to hit the stores in the spring of 2009. Nothing I would rock but, some of you might like them. I like their current styles!

Sneak Of Da Week: Reebok Freestyle High by Married to the MOB

If you like street wear sneaks, then you'll love the new Reebok Freestyle High by MOB. Owner Leah, has partnered with Collette and Reebok to bring the ladies of the streets a lip smackin sneak so fashionable, you'll want to kiss it. Married to the MOB used their trademark lips to accentuate the look on the canvas of a white shoe. This sneak is definitely HOT TO DEAF!!!

Sneak Of Da Week: Retro Style Reebok Freestyle Reign-Bow

Ahhh, the 80's. How fond of that era I was!!! From Parachute pants, to acid washed jeans... I loved them all. Now, the ladies are back to chillin in the oh so stylish Reebok high-tops. But now, they're calling them the "Freestyle Reign-Bow" sneaks! This shoe was an icon in the 80's for women who were up on their fitness game and it's revolutionized the industry and highlighted the womens aerobic dance phase. These shoes are what's up among young girls and the new era of hip hop ladies! I love the shoe and all... but what I'm trying to figure out is why it's running for $126 online? Back in the day, you could easily get this sneak for about $25!

Hot Sneak Of The Week: New Balance

24 Kilates, the key sneaker store, and company owned by the visionary that has given the country Barcelona it's unique look, has teamed up with New Balance and New Era to create 144 different pairs of shoes and caps. The pack featured, is the first in a series of three kits based on a key figure of their culture. This combination of shoe/hat is a way for the people of Barcelona to keep up with the current street culture

Ok Meagan... We Know That You Love Your New Shoes!

We get it... we get it... You are loving your YSL Canvas Leopard Tributes. Damn... I know you're making good money... rock another damn shoe girl! I love 'em and all... but just... damn, you wearing them out!

Hot Sneak Of The Week:

Everyone who knows me, knows that I'm a tennis shoe freak! Ok, they call them sneakers here on the east coast, but in Cali, they tennis shoes boy!!!! Anyways, check out the Adidas ZX-9000... don't get them twisted with the Payless specials... XJ-900!!!! This shoe has all the summer madness mixed all up and through it. I'm lovin the colors! They're runnin for about $120 in the stores.

The New Comeback Kid: British Knights

I'm not sure if any of us saw this coming but British Knights, also known as BK's are making a come back. Ohhhhh, how I used to love me some BK's. They were truly an 80's fashion statement, along with Lottos, Diadoras, Filas, and L.A. Gear Boots (for most of us Cali kids). The shoe that's pictured in this post is called the "Purple Wizard Moccasin", and it's sure to be a smash among the new breed of retro styled kids running around. The shoe is only available on the British Knight website and sells for $149.00. Damn, that is far more than the $40 or so bucks that we used to pay back in the day. But I'm excited to see what else is going to make a comeback... As long as it's not parachute pants... as much as I loved mine, I don't ever want to see them again!