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022510: NEW VANS VAULT – GS “HEAVY METAL PACK” – CROOKS&CASTLES SPRING 2010February 25, 2010 on 7:21 PM by chris|x| What’s good, fam! There are some really good products in the shop right now, which I’m going to highlight in this newsletter, and you can always check for the daily arrivals on our weblog. All types of resources for your viewing pleasure. GS “HEAVY METAL” PACK: VANDAL HIGH & BIG NIKE HIGH:
Ladies, we’ve been getting in some quality sneakers for y’all over the last couple of weeks: Hellz Bellz for Reebok, Hellz Bellz for Vans, and then these GS versions of the wild popular men’s QS “Heavy Metal” pack from last year. High tops are still so relevant for the female wardrobe becasue leggings and skinnys are still dominating the womens’ market right now. Get yours at KICKS/HI Makaloa today. VANS VAULT MENS “NAT CLASH” AUTHENTIC:
A lovely crushed/crinkled patent leather upper authentic that toes the line between being outright downtown and downright classy. Exclusively in Hawaii at KICKS/HI Makaloa. VANS VAULT – CALIFORNIA COLLECTION – MENS “HERRINGBONE” AUTHENTIC:
The “California Collection” line is a further segmented division within Vans Vault which keeps with the aesthetics of both Vault and the California lifestyle that Vans was born in. This Authentic features a dope Herringbone upper and a straight white outsole-no midsole stroke break (that sounded dirtier than it really is). Super clean. Super stylish. Another exclusive in Hawaii available only at KICKS/HI Makaloa VANS VAULT – CALIFORNIA COLLECTION – MENS MT.EDITION MID LX:
Another “California Collection” release: this time a mid-top version of the popular Mt.Edition. I like the Half Cab feel of this shoe-with the strap moved up from the toe section on the regular Mt.Edition shoe. Available in 3 glorious colorways to decide “which one should I get?” And how do I know that this is question on your minds? Easy, its the question that runs through my little mind whenever I look at these-and even more so when I look at the next set of shoes below! Decisions. Decisions. VANS VAULT MENS SK8-HI STANDARD:
WHOA. The SK8-Hi Standard is THAT SHOE. My favorite Vans from last year, and quite possibly my favorite Vans from this Spring. A great balance of ballistic nylon and suede. I’m lovin’ the tonal round laces and silver eyelets. The black collar is a nice touch too. It very much has that military/surplus/rugged feel to all three colors-even though that cranberry red and electric blue aren’t conventional military colorways. I have all 3 colorways on hold right now. Promise. It’s like that. CROOKS&CASTLES SPRING 2010:
Crooks been doin’ their thing. Every season they continue to improve on their cut and sew with new silhouettes and their own original takes on classic pieces-they inject all kinds of fresh details without driving their cost through the roof. Their line is so extensive now that the odds are not every shop is going to have much of a overlap in product. What I also like about C&C is that they continually finesse the hood and don’t lose sight of their initial street aesthetic. The ability to go season upon season and have recognizable pieces with continual growth is hard to do. I good example of that is Stussy. Crooks has that potential because every kid growing up plays cops and robbers, and even when you were playing the cop-everyone secretly wanted to be the crooks. ———————————————- ALOHA & MAHALOBACK, RANDOM TOP 5 // THURS. 02/25: 1. mayer hawthorne “soul with a hole” (mixtape) (a beautiful mix of classic soul 45s) THEY GONNA HAVE TO USE THE SCALE THEY WEIGH THE WHALES WITH.February 25, 2010 on 5:09 PM by chris
Black Scale Spring 2010 graphic tees + a zip-up hoodie are now officially in the building-exclusively in Hawaii at KICKS/HI Makaloa. WEAPON.February 23, 2010 on 5:55 PM by chris
Converse took their signature Weapon silhouette to their skate division with a suede + patent leather upper and vulcanized outsole-which gives this original basketball DNA new blood. I haven’t got any feedback from the skate kids on its function but it seems like you can feel your board well when setting up and landing tricks. Now available at KICKS/HI Makaloa. NIKE MENS MARCH 2010 SELECTIONS.February 23, 2010 on 5:00 PM by chris
The theme for March is definitely GREY, which is GREY(t) haha get it? Great? OK that was lame, but yeah, the grey colorway is out en force for this set of Nikes. Good to see a Trainer SC High retro again (and without a vulcanized sole is a miracle-being that they’ve vulcanized almost every shoe in their catalog except for the Air Max line). A new Lunar Rejuven8 Mid+ (super fly looking and a ridiculously comfortable shoe), new Blazer colorways (lovely), a new Zoom Kobe V (glorious)…basically a nice collection of styles. Get yours at Makaloa today. SATURDAY 02.20.10 RELEASESFebruary 19, 2010 on 9:33 PM by chris|x| What’s good,fam! I just got back from Vegas so this will be more picture oriented, but that does not lessen the impact of what we have in store for you tomorrow! Check it out!! WOMENS – HELLZ BELLZ for VANS // SATURDAY 022010 RELEASE:
The HELLZ BELLZ for VANS “Sophie” will be available for purchase INSTORE ONLY beginning tomorrow 022010 at KICKS/HI Makaloa. We are the only shop on the planet that I believe still has this collection in stock so get yours!
The HELLZ BELLZ for VANS “Hadley” will also be available for purchase exclusively in Hawaii at KICKS/HI Makaloa beginning at 1100A when the shop opens tomorrow. Limited sizes available. First come, first served. This is a beautiful shoe, ladies. Props to Bam + Lanie and the entire HELLZ team for putting together a serious shoe for females! MENS – CONVERSE FIRST STRING “CHAMBRAY CHUCKS” // SATURDAY 022010 RELEASE:
Dudes, you need these shoes in your life. I’m dead serious. Quite possibly one of the best shoes of this young 2010. Beautiful blue or black chambray uppers on a Chuck are a must. I think the word to describe this pair is: elegance. Converse First String is their TOP TIER line; therefore, you WILL NOT see these at most other boutiques-it is premium product from Converse at only the best shops worldwide. First String product is also produced in limited quantities to insure that “special” quality of a limited edition shoe. Get yours tomorrow exclusively in Hawaii at KICKS/HI Makaloa. MENS – CONVERSE “BLACK FLAG” SKATE:
In case you don’t know, Converse has entered the skate market with a new line called “Black Flag” which is signified on all their shoes’ tongue tags with the simple black flag and one star. This is the “CVO 3/4 Ox”. It adheres to the “K.I.S.S.” (keep it simple, stupes) mantra-with no unnecessary embellishments. Nice colors for functional shoe for skating or chillin’ at a very good pricepoint. Now available at KICKS/HI Makaloa.
The Black Flag “Sea Star” in three really dope suedes. This silhouette does extremely well for us from the GR Converse line and should sell just as well with the added skate insole and good colorways. Get yours at KICKS/HI Makaloa today. MENS – JACK PURCELL “3-STRAP”:
I just had to feature this dope JP “3-Strap” black leather, micro-perf upper jumpoff! So fresh, so clean! Get your grown man, fly-guy on! NOW! Exclusively in Hawaii at our Makaloa shop. MENS – AF1 PREMIUM “BLACK HISTORY MONTH” QUICKSTRIKE // SATURDAY 022010 RELEASE:
To commemorate national Black History Month (February), Nike has produced a limited edition AF1 Premium, which features a laser etched black premium leather upper, “Black History Month 2010″ tongue tag, “BHM2010″ lace lock, and an African red, black and green colorway. A super dope shoe. Get yours tomorrow at KICKS/HI Makaloa. Very necessary. As Professor X once stated, ” to the east, blackwards…you sissssssssies!” MENS – NIKE AIR GRIFFEY MAX1 QUICKSTRIKE // SATURDAY 022010 RELEASE:
Whoooeeeee! Griffey Max1 QS available tomorrow at KICKS/HI Makaloa, fam! Get it! This is retro heaven right here! MENS – NIKE AM95 “NEON” // SATURDAY 022010 RELEASE:
I guess Nike figured it was about time that everyone’s 3rd retro Neon’s bubble popped so it was time to re-issue it, which is good for moi becasue that’s exactly what happened to TWO of my recent re-retroed Neons within the last couple months! Can you believe it! Available tomorrow at Makaloa. ———————————————- RANDOM TOP 5 // FRI. 02/19: 1. jake one x freeway “stimulus package” (album) | |
