Monthly Archives: January 2014

Sneakerpedia Twitter Sneaker Showcase: Group Shots #18

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We figured there was no better way to end the first month of a new year and welcome February then with a special Group Showcase. And since it’s also Chinese New Year’s why not kick us off with a pair of red runners courtesy of @JohnSkuzack and friend. Enjoy some of the sneaker shots shared with us since our last Group Shots in December. Six pages of sneaker goodness showing the love for sneakers brings people together. As always send us a picture @Sneakerpedia and/or use the #sneakerholics tag to have a chance of making the regular showcase or a future group one. Enjoy!

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Sneaker Spotlight: New Balance 1400 “Clown Fish”

New Balance 1400 “Clown Fish”

Finding the New Balance 1400 “Clown Fish” is a seaborne venture that leaves many a collector left swimming 20,000 leagues under the sea in search of the Super Team 33 (ST33) runner. With the themed tropical fish pack that included two other pairs, the “Clown Fish” saw great attention amongst the three. The obvious draws and details to the scaled sea animal made popular from Pixar’s movie “Finding Nemo”, the clown fish was an easy choice by New Balance. Scales go along the sides and toe area, while a textured leather runs along the lateral. Color blocking of Orange, White, and Black make the runner stand out in a subtle manner. ST33 spared no expense when trying to bring the best of their abilities in creating and designing the sneaker.  The collection, limited to only 33 retailers, made the search for this runner extremely difficult. Continue reading

Sneaker Spotlight: Nike SB Blazer CS Blue Sapphire-Dark Khaki

Nike SB Blazer CS Blue Sapphire-Dark Khaki

The Blazer has been a staple part of the Nike SB family for quite some time. The once basketball model turned skate model’s formula has been pretty close to the original. Usually seen in either high or lowcut form the Blazer is a familiar sight on the streets or skateboard. A few years back Nike SB decided to tweak the model a bit giving us a chopped version of the mid named the Blazer CS. Continue reading

Sneakerpedia Twitter Sneaker Showcase

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This past week was another busy one for sneaker releases. From retros, collaborations and plenty of brands. But non may have been bigger then the Agassi Tech Challenge II “Hot Lava” return which kicks off the new Showcase. This final week of January is filled with not only new releases but plenty of goodies from around the globe. Each page randomized from the pictures sent in. Let us know your favorite pictures and sneakers. Don’t forget to hit us daily with your sneaker choices at @Sneakerpedia and/or us the #sneakerholics hashtag for a chance to be in the first of February’s Showcases.

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Crate of the Month: Winner “Party Kicks” – Derrick

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Congrtulations – Derrick

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For December’s competition and with Party Season in full swing, we wanted to see which kicks you broke out on the special occasions, and after looking through all of your submissions, if the parties you were attending were as good as the sneakers you showed us, then you must have been having a very good time! But the good times don’t stop there for the deserving winner Derrick who scoops the bumper top prize and gets an extra $500 for his new year sneaker budget, along with two lucky runners up. Guest judge Premium Pete had the final say and his verdict and comments can be read below.

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