The #KOBESYSTEM

Sup folks? I am not gonna make any excuses for my absence, I am just going to be honest with you. I have been totally unmotivated to blog about anything lately. I was totally disappointed yet again with the way that these recent Jordan retro releases have been handled. Site crashes and people going crazy outside of stores is not the business. But, anyway, woosaah, I got it out. Now on to the business at hand, the new Nike Zoom Kobe VII. Many people weren't excited about these shoes when their images first released and to be honest neither was I. Now, however, I am a believer. Though I am yet to own a pair I have no doubt that I will sooner rather than later. The technology and performance in this shoe is simply amazing. The thing that has impressed me the most thus far with these shoes is the marketing strategy, #KOBESYSTEM. Please check out the spots of the new Kobe VII. Enjoy.

Happy New Year

Happy New Year Folks!!! It's 2012 can you believe it? Well I hope that you all had a safe and enjoyable celebration with your loved ones. It's been a while since I did an update, but I promised myself I would apply myself more this year. It's a work in progress so just stick with me. If you didn't know there is a sale going on right now on nikestore.com. With the coupon code WAFFLEIRON you can save 25% on clearance items. So get to shopping because it ends tomorrow. Have  a great one.

Real Kick Collector of the month featuring Terrell Varner

What up folks? It's a new month, so you already know what time it is once more. This month's feature is on a person who I have come to know personally. He has the largest collections of anyone I know, hands down, over 800 pairs! What makes it even better is that he is a modest person, not caught up in all the hype, pomp and circumstance. He lives the collectors life. He buys what he likes and is not controlled by  what others may call "heat". So without further ado, I present Terrell, a Real Kick Collector if I ever met one. Enjoy.

How large is your collection right now (approximately)?
To put a number on it, roughly 850 pair ...maybe a little more..maybe closer to 900. Ive been doing this for a LONG time.  

What is the ultimate shoe for you?
This is a really tough question because I love shoes so much.  If you are asking from a balling perspective (since I play a lot of ball), then I would say zoom flight 2k3.  From just a cosmetic standpoint it would have to be Jordan XI Carolinas. 

 
If you could own a pair of shoes that are a hard to find collectible that wish you had taken care of as

 a kid. What shoe would that be and why?
I wasn't exactly a kid  ...BUT .....Gary Payton son of gloves white and black with the Carolina blue highlights. Wish I would not have dogged those so bad.  I just loved the look of that shoe in those colors.  Also the team I played with always put me on the best scorer of the opposing team ....so the whole locking people down thing like Payton fit.

Side note ....the black and white gloves come back out next year October :)

 What determines whether a shoe is a "collector worthy"?
There are alot of different opinions on this topic.  A lot.  The term "collector worthy" to me is relative.  It depends on the individual to me.  I have a pair of Jordan trunner lx2 Roy Jones edition and to most people those aren't considered collectibles but to me they are ....they have meaning to me.  Its collector worthy to me because it has meaning for me.  It doesn't have to have meaning to anyone else other than me. 

Does celebrity endorsement have an impact as to whether the shoe becomes one of the GOAT?
If you mean celebrities outside of athletes ...then NO.  If I see Common and Blackthought walking down the street in a pair of Lebron vii Miami nights ....I wouldn't rock because they would STILL be ugly to me.  Does the success of the athlete effect GOAT status? Of course.  I know I'm dating myself here but Weapons wouldn't have been Weapons if Magic and Bird weren't beasting people.  During that time, those two kept converse relevant. 

With your current collection, do you DS em or do you rock them?
  I try to rock all my shoes.  Some of them I double up because if i beat the first pair up I have to second pair to rock because I like them so much.  Kicks were meant to be worn.  Alot of my kicks are still deadstock though because I haven't gotten around to them yet.  Eventually I will ....I will TRY to retire after this year...running out of space. 

What are your top shoe hunting tips?
You have the usual stuff like getting to spots early or building with employees or researching. But, pay attention to the smaller spots.  Sometimes I go in places like Marshall's or Ross for kicks.  I got a pair of Jordan 2010 anniversaries in Ross for 49.99.  And they were legit.  Every now and then hit the outlets ....they are often a good spot for samples if you are into collecting samples.  I was in the Nike outlet and got a pair of Kobe V signing day samples for 21 even. 

What upcoming releases are you most looking forward to?
The Concords are a no brainer.  I will probably triple up on those.  Looking forward to some 2012 releases (if I don't retire) like cement 4's or a couple of XII's. 

Is there anything else you would like to add?
Just collect for the love of it.  Shoes are like pieces of art.  They tell stories and are created from stories.  Rock what you buy.  Appreciate others who do what you do.  A lot of people will think its silly.  A lot of people will not understand why you collect but it doesn't matter.  As long as you are happy.  I appreciate anyone who collects kicks for the love.  It takes real dedication and commitment.  I've never heard of a lazy sneakerhead. 

Now on to some pics:

Coupon Code

Hey people, as Black Friday rapidly approaches and sneakerheads are gearing up to cop their most desired goods, our friends at Nike have blessed us with another opportunity to grab some kicks for the low. You already have the free shipping code, today I want to share with you an even better one. Enter the code , ADVANTAGE, at checkout and you will get an additional 25% off all clearance merchandise. I can't remember when the coupon code expires, but, if I were you, I wouldn't want to risk sleeping on such a great opportunity. So good luck and Happy Shopping!!! Oh yeah, Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family.

Coupon Code

Hey Folks! I hope you all have been having a great week thus far. I wanted to share a new coupon code with you today. This time from our friends at Nike. Now through December 21st you can get free shipping on any order when you use the code, SWOOSH at checkout. This is a great way to get your holiday shopping started, check it out at nikestore.com. Happy Shopping!!!

Dunkumentary

Sup folks, I have been so caught up with work and even working on this month's video feature, that I've been unable to blog like I am used to. Please accept my apologies, in the long run once I get this month's feature together I know you will all appreciate the effort. Anyway, I came across this pretty cool two part video on sneakertube.tv today simply entitled, Dunkumentary. It was made by, the solomind, and I found it to be quite interesting. I wanted to share it with you all, because the guys featured in it re-emphasize what I have always preached and lived by when pertaining to sneakers and the sneaker culture. So check it out, let me know what you think. Peace til next time.

Today's Deal

What up folks? It has truly been a long time since I did one of these. I saw these and knew I had to let you all in on it. Though not a high profile color, the Nike Hyperfuse Low 2011, is a great basketball sneaker. If you pay attention to the NBA you will easily recognize the shoe since a ton of basketball players prefer to play in them. Anyway, if you need a new pair of basketball kicks, you can't go wrong with these. For $50 these are a no brainer. Grab your pair at you local Finishline or at finishline.com. Happy Shopping!!!!