Jack Purcell Ian G

There are a few more warm days left and everyone should have a classic looking pair of sneaks. Here are a pair of Jack Purcell's made by converse. Just to let you know, I love velcro sneaks?!? I have no clue why but I think that they look sleak.


A little history on Jack Purcell. Which I had no clue, but maybe some of you guys did.

John Edward "Jack" Purcell (December 24, 1903 – June 10, 1991) was a Canadian world champion badminton player. Purcell was the Canadian National Badminton Champion in 1929 and 1930, and declared the world champion in 1933. He retired in 1945, and pursued a career as a stock broker. Purcell also designed an athletic shoe that bears his name, which is still popular today.

Purcell designed a canvas and rubber badminton sneaker for the B.F. Goodrich Company of Canada in 1935. He designed the shoe to provide more protection and support on badminton courts. In the 1970s, Converse purchased the trademark rights to Jack Purcell sneakers - which it still produces and sells today. Converse "Jack Purcells" are still popular - but more for their vintage fashion appeal than for athletic use

A bit on the collectable JP's featured below. The founder and creative mind behind famous sneaker spots Kicks/HI in Hawaii and St Alfred's in Chicago designed these lovely Purcell's. The use of the super rich Epi leather gives away that this is not your ordinary Jack P. Its the Ian G. Jack P. Part of the Converse 1HUND(RED) Collection.

If you don't know what Epi leather is we can tell you that its a very fine leather often used by exclusive bag maker Louis Vuitton. Here's the lowdown on Epi leather according to the Louis Vuitton Resource Center: The Epi Leather is inspired by the grained leather used by Louis Vuitton in the 1920s. The process of making a perfect Epi takes a very precise and controlled procedure. First, the leather is tanned with plant extracts, then deep-dyed. Its uniqueness comes from the two tones obtained from a shine and a special coloring on the top of the grain. The Epi leather is water repellent so the Ian G Jack P's are safe and are perfect to use during the rainy days.

Basquiat

Reebok pays homage to a great artist. Jean-Michael Basquiat.


Basquiat first gained popularity in New York City as a graffiti artist in the early 80's and then later as a successful 1980s-era Neo-expressionist artist. He had firends with big names like Andy Warhol and habits that included some nasty drugs like heroine which eventually took his life. During his young days as a tag artist in NYC he and his buddy used the tag signature of SAMO which was short for same old sh*t.

Here he is in his setting.

Here are the shoes that pay tribute.

JLew....

 

BAPE....A Bathing Ape. A Japanese company founded by Tomoaki Nagao in 1993. Nigo is the nickname that his friends call him. This literally means second version in Japanese. Anyway this dude and his company have been linked to some big names like Pharell, Jay Z, Teriyaki Boyz, Kanye West and Kid Kudi. They make some crazy pop culture clothes and footwear. They style allot of there footwear straight off of other brands. Nigo got big because he used to make 50 shirts a week with a different graphic. He would sell 25 and then give 25 to friends. Next thing you know you have this crazy viral pop culture growth and everybody has to have one.

Check out some of the sneaks below as well as listen to the tunes of the Teriyaki Boyz. You might have heard them and if not you are in for a serious treat…..

Airforce 1's? Bapes Fall 2009 Gingham Bapesta's

Here they are the famous Teriyaki Boyz. Zock On!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqJUCTVNbwM

Jason

Supra & Lil Wayne

Ok Supra makes some serious funky lifestyle/skate shoes. They might be some of the hottest shoes on the market right now. Im not sure I would wear them but Maybe Cain Williams in some Black Skinny Jeans would.

Supra Footwear is a take on classic originals and has come out with some new funked out shoes. They have an all-star roster of athletes and musicians in their quiver who help influence the creation of some of the craziest shoes built for fashion and skate. These shoes not only have velcro they are also vulcanized high tops. Super Sick.

Here is Lil Wayne wearing a pair of customize blinged out Supra's at the 2009 BET Awards.

His shoes were created by a Berlin and Paris based store called CLVII. They were his 26th birthday gift. I wonder how long it took to bedazzle these freshies.

Back To School.

All the teachers and kids are finally back to school. The streets are quite from 730 am to 3 pm. But the kids are using there crayon's in class on a little bit more than a piece of construction paper.
Here is the Nike Dunk Back To School circa 2008. Classic.

Mizuno Wave TSZ

I have an affinity towards Mizuno sneakers. I work for the brand so of course I do. I have worked for the brand for 5 years now. I have seen some serious eveloution in running shoes over the past 5 years. Mizuno is a Japanesse brand with over 1oo years of history. The brand is based out of Osaka, Japan. The brand started with baseball and is now in over 60 sports across the globe. So sports performance is there thing. Since I have worked for them every now and then you see something crazy come across the desk. Here is the Mizuno Wave TSZ. Enjoy.


JLew