PART OF A SNEAKER
according to:theshoegame.com
Here’s a list of what makes up the shoe, and what each part is called. You may have heard these terms used before, but just didn’t know what each part is called.
Tongue
The part that runs down the middle of the shoe which is usually cushioned for comfort/protection. Still confused? It’s the long piece under the shoe laces.
Shoe Lace
The strings used to lace up the shoes, so the shoe will stay in place while walking.
Toe Box
The part located on the toe area of the shoe. Usually squared/circled off from the rest of the shoe, and on some shoes it has the tiny dots in this area.
Insole
The pad on the inside of the shoes, you know the flat piece that your foot rest on with the name of your shoe or logo printed on it.
Midsole
The part that runs along the side of the shoe, right above the outersole. Mainly the part that gives most of the comfort.
Outersole (Sole)
Basically the bottom of the shoe, which most people just call the sole or bottom.
Upper
The "upper" part of the shoe, place where the designs and logo are. This part is above the midsole and goes up to the shoe lace holes.
Sock Liner
The ankle area on the inside of the shoe, usually a different color from the upper of the shoe. However, the sock liner can sometimes be the same color as the upper. Still confused? Well put it like this, it’s the part on the inside of the shoe that get’s all the little sock ball peeling stuck on it.
WANNA KNOW WHO'S WITH YOU ?
Know the celebrities who wear the same kicks with you.
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If you could raid any hip hop artist’s sneaker collection, whose would it be?
Would it be Jay-Z, who mixes it up with new brands like Radii, and classic Nike?
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Perhaps it’s Chris Brown, who favors a skater steez with Supra, Vans, and lots of vibrant Nike kicks.
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How about the colorful Lil Wayne, who makes bold statements with the likes of adidas and Converse?
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Or maybe you dig the way Fabolous keeps it clean with names like Reebok and Louis Vuitton?
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I personally have to go with Kanye. He’s made a significant mark in this category, with two hit sneaker collaborations last year—the Air Yeezy with Nike and Don’s with Louis Vuitton—and he switches it up with clean designer kicks from the like of Maison Martin Margiela.
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Nike Dunk Fall 2011 Releases
according to thecheapdunks
This Nike Dunk will start releasing from end of July 2011 and has three high top & three low top dunk pairs. Suede will be the major material used for all six pairs and will flaunt beautiful color combination. High top pairs are expected to be launched in July and comprise of Sport red/black suede, Anthracite/golden straw/pearl buck and Black/white suede- tumbled leather.It seems that Nike SB is in full swing to produce some great pairs for the next year. Just a few days back, we looked at Nike SB December Preview and Nike SB Spring 2011 Release Samples. Now we have the preview of Nike SB Dunk Fall 2011 Releases with a total of six sneaker pairs.
Next Women Dunks SB releasing in August is Medium gray/university blue suede. Another two low top pairs include gold dust/marine suede & twill and all black suede, but no release information is available now. As soon as we get some news, we’ll get back to you.
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Dunk shoes in China
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With the movement of waves, Shanghai, Nike Dunks China first cities Limited Edition PRO SB DUNK SHANGHAI November 13 .2004 born, DUNK China, the world and certainly a worthy family celebrated the day because that day with his old civilization of China launched its first own shoes Dunk, this pair of shoes after birth, shows not only the Chinese culture in the world, the status of sport shoes, but also in Shanghai was China, with four of the world DUNK DUNK shoes first, the cradle of civilization. Shanghai chosen as the fourth town to be liberated Dunk shoes, Nike made a comprehensive study and reflection to make the decision, because in their opinion, Shanghai is the largest city in China, are the most exciting cities in the modern world of First Shanghai n 'is not only a very fu retains the charm of traditional southern Chinese city of the Yangtze, and also a sense of the future of modern urban architecture. Shanghai is now a public company, the integration of culture, particularly rivers Shanghai Culture accommodate courage, Nike 6.0 Melee Men Blue Black Yellow which is the world make a lot of cultural elements of the habitat, click here. The cultural diversity of this city has no shortage of Shanghai, which is easy to culture in Shanghai Country roots.
History of Marc Ecko Unlimited
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The Beginning
Marc Ecko Unlimited is a worldwide fashion phenomenon and brainchild of a college dropout from Jersey. Persistence, determination and passion has helped the mastermind behind this brand build a fashion and media empire.
Ecko, born Marc Milecofsky, attended Rutgers University until 1993 when he decided to pursue his passion rather than to earn his degree in pharmacology. With the blessing of the Dean of the Pharmacy School, Marc Ecko went to Manhattan where he validated his passion for clothing and urban art by turning it into his career. Creating images for one T-shirt at a time, Ecko went to a screen print shop in Brooklyn and, piece by piece, built enough collateral to bring to the shops of Manhattan. Convincing shopkeepers to put his product on the shelf took "youthful naivete" and a whole lot of begging. "I didn't know better, they couldn't tell me no," recounts Ecko when recalling the fledgling days of his enterprise. And so, the brand was put on the shelf, about to expand into a line of clothing recognized worldwide.
Logo
The rhino logo is synonymous with the brand. Ecko's father collected rhino figurines when he was a child and they served as a handy substitute when all of Luke Skywalker's Tontons were missing. But why have it represent a clothing label? The spirit of the animal and the company are the same: "determined, restless, a little awkward, yet always graceful."
The Empire
Marc Ecko Unlimited has grown from a garage operation to a $1.5 billion dollar enterprise with multiple clothing lines, media and philanthropic endeavors. The clothing lines have expanded to reach the female consumer with Ecko Red in addition to multiple facets of the male demographic, from skater (Zoo York) to the young professional (Marc Ecko Cut and Sew). Ecko has collaborated with multiplatinum selling artist 50 Cent to reach a more thuggish, ruggish consumer with the G-unit clothing line for both men and women.
Media and Charity
Media ventures include Ecko T.V., a media outlet for independent filmmakers, and Complex Media, the proprietor of "Complex Magazine." All media ventures strive to be a voice and information source about music and lifestyle for a generation with its own tastes and consumer patterns.
Marc Ecko Enterprises isn't shy about giving back: Tikva Children's Home, Sweat Equity Enterprises and Stoked Mentoring all give back to the youth of the nation. All three share a common goal of providing the resources and skills to successfully pursue their own passions---just as Ecko did.
Political Influence
Ecko has used his considerable influence to make political statements against what he considers to be violations of the first amendment. In 2008, he supported Manhattan high school and college art students who were not able to purchase the art supplies they needed to file a lawsuit against the city. Ecko and his lawyer contended that the law practiced age discrimination in since the students were restricted from supply purchases due to their age.
The rhino logo is synonymous with the brand. Ecko's father collected rhino figurines when he was a child and they served as a handy substitute when all of Luke Skywalker's Tontons were missing. But why have it represent a clothing label? The spirit of the animal and the company are the same: "determined, restless, a little awkward, yet always graceful."
The Empire
Marc Ecko Unlimited has grown from a garage operation to a $1.5 billion dollar enterprise with multiple clothing lines, media and philanthropic endeavors. The clothing lines have expanded to reach the female consumer with Ecko Red in addition to multiple facets of the male demographic, from skater (Zoo York) to the young professional (Marc Ecko Cut and Sew). Ecko has collaborated with multiplatinum selling artist 50 Cent to reach a more thuggish, ruggish consumer with the G-unit clothing line for both men and women.
Media and Charity
Media ventures include Ecko T.V., a media outlet for independent filmmakers, and Complex Media, the proprietor of "Complex Magazine." All media ventures strive to be a voice and information source about music and lifestyle for a generation with its own tastes and consumer patterns.
Marc Ecko Enterprises isn't shy about giving back: Tikva Children's Home, Sweat Equity Enterprises and Stoked Mentoring all give back to the youth of the nation. All three share a common goal of providing the resources and skills to successfully pursue their own passions---just as Ecko did.
Political Influence
Ecko has used his considerable influence to make political statements against what he considers to be violations of the first amendment. In 2008, he supported Manhattan high school and college art students who were not able to purchase the art supplies they needed to file a lawsuit against the city. Ecko and his lawyer contended that the law practiced age discrimination in since the students were restricted from supply purchases due to their age.
The History of DC Shoes
Beginnings
DC Shoes specializes in footwear for skateboarders, snowboarders, BMXers and participants in other extreme sports. The company also sells snowboards and street clothing. With its roots in making unique T-shirts for skaters, the company is now a technical shoe specialist and was the first to produce a technical skateboarding shoe. DC Shoes sponsors sports teams and events, working to create skater-friendly environments.
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In 1989, 20-year-old snowboarder Ken Block created his first screen-printed T-shirts for skateboarders. These shirts became the Eightball line, launching a new business. While studying computer design at Palomar Community College, Block met his partner, Damon Way, who helped him sell and distribute the clothes. Damon's pro-skateboarding brother, Danny, would later endorse the new T-shirt line.
With a $10,000 loan from Block's parents, the two men moved into a rented warehouse, bringing in Aaron Lovejoy to do the printing as sales began to skyrocket.
Circus
In 1992, the friends launched the Droors jeans brand. Rob Dyrdek became involved, first as a friend and later as a skateboarding team member, business partner and designer of the first-ever technical skate shoe.
Clay Blehm, an accountant and father of a friend, became the CFO and helped guide the company through its growth. The company incorporated as Circus Distribution, Inc., in 1993 and moved into a 3,000+ square-foot office/warehouse in Carlsbad, California.
Circus introduced its first DC Shoes and the Dub snowboarding outerwear brand in 1994. Danny Way and Colin McKay both put their name on early shoes. In 1994, the company moved again, to a 16,000 square-foot complex.
In 1997, Circus sold off the Dub and Droors brands to concentrate on its core business. The company renamed itself DC Shoes in 1998.
In 1992, the friends launched the Droors jeans brand. Rob Dyrdek became involved, first as a friend and later as a skateboarding team member, business partner and designer of the first-ever technical skate shoe.
Clay Blehm, an accountant and father of a friend, became the CFO and helped guide the company through its growth. The company incorporated as Circus Distribution, Inc., in 1993 and moved into a 3,000+ square-foot office/warehouse in Carlsbad, California.
Circus introduced its first DC Shoes and the Dub snowboarding outerwear brand in 1994. Danny Way and Colin McKay both put their name on early shoes. In 1994, the company moved again, to a 16,000 square-foot complex.
In 1997, Circus sold off the Dub and Droors brands to concentrate on its core business. The company renamed itself DC Shoes in 1998.
Marketing
DC continued to market aggressively, creating limited edition shoes, and sponsoring skateboard, motocross and surfing teams. It produced two million pairs of shoes in 2001, catering to skateboarders by offering exclusive skate-shop lines.
DC set up events to showcase the pros' skills (for example, Danny Way "skateboarded" from a helicopter in DC-brand shoes). The 1990s saw a growth in the popularity of extreme sports in general, including the Olympic-style X-games, all of which helped improve DC's bottom line.
The company started advertising on TV in 1999, and introduced children's shoes the same year.
DC continued to market aggressively, creating limited edition shoes, and sponsoring skateboard, motocross and surfing teams. It produced two million pairs of shoes in 2001, catering to skateboarders by offering exclusive skate-shop lines.
DC set up events to showcase the pros' skills (for example, Danny Way "skateboarded" from a helicopter in DC-brand shoes). The 1990s saw a growth in the popularity of extreme sports in general, including the Olympic-style X-games, all of which helped improve DC's bottom line.
The company started advertising on TV in 1999, and introduced children's shoes the same year.
2000s
The year 2002 was tough for DC. Billabong International, Inc., tried unsuccessfully to buy the company out. It underwent an IRS audit and then laid off Blehm. He sued DC and Billabong for age discrimination; DC counter-sued for breach of financial responsibility. None of this, however, stopped DC from introducing a skateboarders' outerwear line that same year.
In 2003, the Dyrdek-DC Shoes Foundation partially funded the first skate plaza, a special kind of skate park set up with railings and benches as "props" in Dyrdek's home town of Kettering, Ohio. DC released its first movie, DC Video, and Danny Way and Colin McKay received equity stakes in the company. DC released Fallen shoes, aimed at hardcore skaters.
The year 2002 was tough for DC. Billabong International, Inc., tried unsuccessfully to buy the company out. It underwent an IRS audit and then laid off Blehm. He sued DC and Billabong for age discrimination; DC counter-sued for breach of financial responsibility. None of this, however, stopped DC from introducing a skateboarders' outerwear line that same year.
In 2003, the Dyrdek-DC Shoes Foundation partially funded the first skate plaza, a special kind of skate park set up with railings and benches as "props" in Dyrdek's home town of Kettering, Ohio. DC released its first movie, DC Video, and Danny Way and Colin McKay received equity stakes in the company. DC released Fallen shoes, aimed at hardcore skaters.
Today
In 2004, Quiksilver acquired DC Shoes and released a girls' clothing line. The company continued to do research and opened the DC Mountain Lab, the first privately owned facility for development of snowboarding products.
With Yamaha, it developed the DC/Yamaha SXViper Mountain snowmobile, designed to get snowboarders to the powder.
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In 2004, Quiksilver acquired DC Shoes and released a girls' clothing line. The company continued to do research and opened the DC Mountain Lab, the first privately owned facility for development of snowboarding products.
With Yamaha, it developed the DC/Yamaha SXViper Mountain snowmobile, designed to get snowboarders to the powder.
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