Sneaker Con Chicago May 2013 – Feet Recap
Sneaker Con touched down in Chicago over the weekend, holding court all day at the Broadway Armory Park on Saturday, May 11th. As expected, the assembled Chi-town sneaker community didn’t disappoint, lining up early to bring the heat (as we saw in the official event recap). Also as expected, the crowds showed up en masse wearing the sort of kicks that are specifically meant to turn heads. The Chicago theme was captured by the large number of attendees sporting Jordans (and Yeezys), but in truth the full sneakerhead experience was represented by the sneakers on everyone’s feet. Check them out in the extensive gallery below.
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Heads Up: Nike Air Max 1 FB “Yeezy” Restock via Sneaker Politics
For those of you who missed out on the Nike Air Max 1 FB “Fresh Mint/Pink Flash” aka “Yeezy”, all hope is not lost; Sneaker Politics, a brick-and-mortar shop out of the N.O., will be restocking these highly sought-after shoes at random times between now and Wednesday at all of their locations. For those of you not in the Lafayette area, fret not; they will be accepting phone orders!
Part of the Nike Air Max “FB” pack, the Air Max 1 FB utilizes the same fresh mint/pink flash motif that several shoes in the FC247 collection also make use of. For those that don’t remember (or simply missed it), the FC247 collection was a futbol-centric (hence the “FB”) pack of performance-driven shoes, each shoe meant to respond best to a specific surface; the shoes of the FC247 collection are, after all, “…designed for fooball anytime, any place”, according to Nikeinc.com. The Air Max 1 FB, with its light-yet-striking colorway, makes for a perfect warm-weather shoe. Whether you’re a “Yeezy”-obsessed fan or just someone in need of a dope pair of kicks for the summer, these shoes are worth a second look.
This release is in-store/phone order only, so don’t count on being able to grab these at their online store. Be sure to follow them on Twitter at @sneakerpolitics for all release info. They’ll be dropping 50 pairs a day, so you should have a shot at grabbing a pair, as long as you stay diligent and are on your A-game. Retail is 0.
Will you be picking up a pair? Saving up for the Jordan Brand restock on May 25th (confirmed as of 5/13: Air Jordan III (3) “88″, Air Jordan IV (4) “Thunder”)? Let us know in the comments!
Air Max 1 FB
Black/Fresh Mint/Pink Flash
Style Code: 579920 066
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Via SneakerPolitics.com
UPDATE:
The Monday release is over. If you missed out, stay tuned tomorrow and Wednesday, as you’ll have 2 more shots at scoring these kicks. From your friends at SneakerFiles.com, good luck!
Air Jordan Inspired Sneaker Shelf
Michael Jordan has undoubtedly been a global icon through his talent on the court and his endorsements off of the court. It seems as if there’s a very short list of things in the world that you could associate with the NBA legend and it would not make sense. Well, that list just keeps getting a little bit shorter as someone has again been inspired to make furniture using a Jordan Brand logo as its centerpiece. The logo that is used as part of a sneaker shelving unit is also the same logo that dawns the back of the Air Jordan Retro XI (11). Although the flattened numerical icon does not look to be wide enough to actually fit whole sneaker boxes, it still is a very artistic look to any shelf. Take a look at the pics below at the Retro inspired shoe shelf.
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Sneaker Nicknames Explained: “Do the Right Thing,” “Pigeon,” “Dim Sum” and More
Popular nicknames are usually accepted without many knowing where they stem from. In some instances, sneaker nicknames become synonymous with the collaborator. In this installment of Sneaker Nicknames Explained, we discuss one of the most popular sneaker nicknames, as well as one that may be a bit more obscure. Be sure to let us know which sneaker nicknames you would like to know the story behind next week.
Nike Zoom Kobe VI “Draft Day”
Kobe Bryant will go down as one of the best basketball players of all time. However, he almost took his talents to a much smaller market than the lights and glamour of Los Angeles. It’s hard to imagine Kobe in anything but a Laker uniform, but he was actually drafted 13th overall by the Charlotte Hornets. That fact is the inspiration behind the nickname and colorway of the Nike Zoom Kobe VI “Draft Day.”
[NEWSFLASH] PROVIDER MAG TO HOST ROME SNEAKER MARKET
Romans rejoice, we know you’ve got more going on than just Gladiator sandals, and so does Provider Mag, so we’ve hooked up with them to put on a sneaker market in your fine city this weekend! Provider have found three kitted out collectors to exhibit and sell some of their feet heat from 3pm at Suede on Sunday. If you parlare Italiano head here for the rundown.
[NEWSFLASH] NEW SNEAKER APP ‘CONNOSHOER’ LAUNCHED
Check it out… Connoshoer is available from the iTunes App Store here.
Celebrity Sneaker Watch: Lil’ Wayne Wears “Fire Red” Air Jordan Retro V (5)
If you really thought the NBA could stop Lil’ Wayne from taking in some Playoff action live and in the flesh, think again (lol).
After his unforgettable rant about the Miami Heat,his own personal claims of being banned from damn near ever arena in the NBA and ticket disputes with OKC officials, Weezy was spotted sitting court side as he watched the Grizzlies defeat the Thunder in game three of their Western Conference Semi-Final matchup.
Comfortably clad in his Trukfit clothing, Wezzy enjoyed the game while rocking the “Fire Red” Air Jordan V’s that dropped back in January.
Check out the pics of Weezy and feel free to share any thoughts you may have in the comments section below.
Givenchy Army Green Leather Star-Detail Sneaker
Injecting a hint of the military into its popular star-studded silhouette, Givenchy introduces the Leather Star-Detail Sneaker in Army Green. The high-top kicks are made in Italy and feature foldover velcro straps embellished with gold-toned stars, multi-paneled leather uppers with embossed logos, and textured black midsoles. Should you be a fan of designer sneakers or green-toned kicks, the Givenchy Army Green Leather Star-Detail Sneakers are available for purchase now at SSENSE.
Stone Island x Diemme Spring/Summer 2013 Sneaker Collection
Stone Island and Diemme have partnered once again, this time producing a range of sneakers for Spring/Summer 2013 in two distinct silhouettes. A low-cut five-hole model comes in solid and two-tone styles, featuring a combination of materials across the upper. It’s complemented with metal eyelets and a leather-lined interior, stacked atop a white midsole and finished with embossed Stone Island branding at the heel. The shoe is joined by a chukka model, similarly executed with a mix of textile, suede and leather, all sitting on the same white vulcanized midsole. Check out detailed looks below, and find the kicks available now at select Stone Island retailers and online.
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Event Reminder: Sneaker Con Chicago 5/11/2013
Sneaker Con will officially be kicking off their Summer 2013 tour tomorrow in Chicago. For all the Chi-Town sneakerheads who are looking to hit what will surely be one of the biggest Sneaker Con Chicago turn-outs ever, Sneak Con will be taking over the Broadway Armory Park in Chicago, IL. With all the new releases that have dropped since their last stop in the Windy City, this particular visit will surely have all the heat all you sneakerheads are looking for under one roof.
Peep the flyer after the jump and if you are looking to cop some advance tickets, they are still available for purchase.
Sneaker Con Chicago
Broadway Armory Park
5917 N Broadway
Chicago, IL 60660
Saturday, May 11, 2013 | 12-7PM
