ISH Hateraid Classic: All-Time Sneaker Draft (by Jizzo, a homage to Hateraid)

[JtotheIzzo]

OK, this could be really nice.

The rules will be real simple, and much like many other drafts, the winner will be decided by comments from the peanut gallery as well as those participating.

1-you must pick the model and series of a shoe. For example, Air Jordan 1-25 could possibly be the first 25 pics. You cannot differentiate by colors, no matter how iconic the shoe (for example, you can't take red Air Jordan 1s in round one and then blue Air Jordan 1s in round two). Neither can you differentiate between low and high cut shoes (once someone, for example, takes Air Force 1s, you cannot later choose Hi-Top Air Force 1s).

2-you must choose shoes from at least FIVE different companies (All Air Jordans fall under the Nike umbrella, and G-Units under the Reebok umbrella, no using RBK and Jumpman as independent labels. This rule goes for all spin-off sneaker labels). companies who merged, yet are still sold as separate labels are exempt from this rule.

3-if you are not sure of the model, post a pic and a more knowledgeable poster will later help you out.

4-The draft will be 8 rounds, serpentine (someone please create one of those blue draft thingies, I don't know how). YOU MUST POST PICS OF YOUR PICK!!!!!!!!

5- your roster will look like this:

1-Basketball
2-Lifestyle
3-Running
4-Cleat or spike (baseball, soccer, football, track and field etc...)
5-Open
6-Open
7-Open
8-Open

*'Open' slots are just as valuable as roster spots 1-4. Roster spots 1-4 are simply to guarantee a variety of footwear. You can fill the 'Open' slots in the first four rounds if you like and leave the cleats till the end.


I'll check back in 12 hours to see who is in and put forth a draft order.



Tally ho!

EDIT: As a bonus round nine, we could all draft the wackest kicks possible, whoever comes up with the nastiest shit gets credit.

Me
hateraid
stro
prof murder
inspired lebowski
kebabstall
tian
bk33
datduded



Round 1
RND PICK TEAM/OWNER shoe SELECTED
1 1 BK33 Air Force 1
1 2 Inspired L Air Jordan 1
1 3 Jizzo Air Jordan 3
1 4 Stro Air Jordan 11
1 5 Dash Adidas Rod Laver
1 6 Dat Nike Pennys
1 7 Hater Converse Chuck Taylors
1 8 Prof Reebok Pump
1 9 Tian Air Jordan 5
1 10 Kebab out
Round 2
RND PICK TEAM/OWNER shoe SELECTED
2 1 Kebab out
2 2 Tian Adidas Superstars
2 3 Prof Asics/Onitsuka Tigers Mexico 66
2 4 Hater Nike Air Max 1
2 5 Dat Nike Cortez
2 6 Dash Nike Air More Tempo
2 7 Stro Nike Dunk
2 8 Jizzo Puma Clyde
2 9 Inspired L Adidas Sambas
2 10 BK33 Air Max 95
Round 3
RND PICK TEAM/OWNER shoe SELECTED
3 1 BK33 Nike Air Griffey Cleats
3 2 Inspired L Michael Johnson Gold Nike Spikes
3 3 Jizzo Converse Weapon
3 4 Stro Reebok Question
3 5 Dash Adidas The Touch (cleat)
3 6 Dat New Balance m574
3 7 Hater Nike BB4 Shox
3 8 Prof Puma Pele
3 9 Tian Nike Kobe V
3 10 Kebab out
Round 4
RND PICK TEAM/OWNER shoe SELECTED
4 1 Kebab out
4 2 Tian Reebok Zigtech
4 3 Prof Air Pegasus 89
4 4 Hater Adidas Stan Smiths
4 5 Dat Adidas F50 Messi (cleat)
4 6 Dash Saucony Jazz
4 7 Stro And1 Tai Chi
4 8 Jizzo Nike Air Stab
4 9 Inspired L Air Jordan 6
4 10 BK33 Nike Foamposites
Round 5
RND PICK TEAM/OWNER shoe SELECTED
5 1 BK33 Fila Grant Hill II
5 2 Inspired L Nike Waffle Trainer
5 3 Jizzo Adidas Gazelle
5 4 Stro Nike Air Max '90
5 5 Dash Vans Slip-Ons
5 6 Dat Prada Sneakers
5 7 Hater Nike Air Raid
5 8 Prof Nike Air Maestro
5 9 Tian PF Flyers
5 10 Kebab out
Round 6
RND PICK TEAM/OWNER shoe SELECTED
6 1 Kebab out
6 2 Tian Reebok Answer IV
6 3 Prof Reebok Hypnosis
6 4 Hater BAPE Sta
6 5 Dat Nike Air Hurache
6 6 Dash Asics Onsituka Tiger Ultimate 81
6 7 Stro Adidas Mutumbo
6 8 Jizzo Nike Air Alpha Force
6 9 Inspired L Converse Aero Jam
6 10 BK33 Reebok Kamikaze II
Round 7
RND PICK TEAM/OWNER shoe SELECTED
7 1 BK33 Adidas KB8
7 2 Inspired L Reebok Classic
7 3 Jizzo Nike Vick III Shark
7 4 Stro Es Kosten
7 5 Dash LA Gear LA Tech Light Gear
7 6 Dat Nike Bo Jackson
7 7 Hater Converse Pro Leathers
7 8 Prof Pony Uptown
7 9 Tian Adidas TMacs
7 10 Kebab out
Round 8
RND PICK TEAM/OWNER shoe SELECTED
8 1 Kebab out
8 2 Tian Puma Ferrari Soccer (cleats)
8 3 Prof Ewing Rivalry
8 4 Hater Kangaroos
8 5 Dat Nike Jason Kidd
8 6 Dash K Swiss Classic
8 7 Stro Nike Baseball Spikes
8 8 Jizzo Ewing Brand
8 9 Inspired L
8 10 BK33
Round 9 ***wackest kicks bonus round***
RND PICK TEAM/OWNER shoe SELECTED
9 1 BK33
9 2 Inspired L
9 3 Jizzo
9 4 Stro
9 5 Dash
9 6 Dat
9 7 Hater
9 8 Prof
9 9 Tian
9 10 Kebab out

[hateraid]

:cheers: I'm flattered.
I'll be down for sure, although I know that most won't be able to hang with me on the shoe tip.
I'll cut and paste this and put it in the sneaker forum. Some good shoe heads there.

[Skywalker]

in

[vapid]

They have to be sneakers?

[Skywalker]

nvm joined athlete one

[StroShow4]

I might want in on this.

[hateraid]

nvm joined athlete one

pvssy

[Maniak]

Im too stupid to be able to do this well, but I'll follow it. Could be one of the better drafts.

[JtotheIzzo]

nvm joined athlete one

can't multi-task?

So far me, Hateraid, Stro and maybe Skywalker? :confusedshrug:

[hateraid]

Im too stupid to be able to do this well, but I'll follow it. Could be one of the better drafts.

Join. Kicks are a matter of opinion, but along the way you might find some cool history behind some of the classics.

[JtotheIzzo]

can't multi-task?

So far me, Hateraid, Stro and maybe Skywalker? :confusedshrug:

add Maniak:cheers:

[hateraid]

Bump for nelson

[vapid]

So is it just sneakers even for the open spots?

[InspiredLebowski]

I'll do it, it'll be fun to relive my NikePark/Talk days.

[Kebab Stall]

I'll throw my name in, only as a resort for having absolutely f*ck all to do for the next 5 days.

[tian820]

I'll do this just to see it happen, but my knowledge on kicks is average at best.

[JtotheIzzo]

a couple more people and we can get this rockin.

shocked at the passiveness towards this great draft.

[vapid]

a couple more people and we can get this rockin.

shocked at the passiveness towards this great draft.
You don't have much structure in terms of evaluation, and shoes, like fashion and other forms of art, is more subjective than some of the other topics we've had.

[bk33]

not a hardcore shoehead but i'd do it.

[JtotheIzzo]

You don't have much structure in terms of evaluation, and shoes, like fashion and other forms of art, is more subjective than some of the other topics we've had.

yep, all true, but if you know sneakers than you know what is hot and what isn't.

this draft is also a chance for the sneakerhead or collector to get some fresh ideas and maybe some insight on some kicks they may not have thought of before.

for example:

"Wow, Stro took XXXXX in round three, judging by the picture they look really nice, might have to cop me a pair."

that is the kind of shit I am looking at taking away from this.

and RE your earlier question, opening the draft up to loafers and boots etc... might be a bit much. If someone drafts a pair of Solomon hiking boots or something of that ilk for one of their open slots it's cool, but we want to keep it in the athletic realm.

[DatDudeD]

im down for this when will you be starting..... gotta a few pairs already in my head

[JtotheIzzo]

Me
hateraid
stro
prof murder
inspired lebowski
kebabstall
tian
bk33
datduded

one more and we got a draft, c'mon people...

[Dasher]

I will join.

[DatDudeD]

you ready to get the draft goin J ????

[JtotheIzzo]

Dasher makes it complete, I will draw names from a hat and we will get this shit going tomorrow.

Cheers boys!

[JtotheIzzo]

Let's get it on!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Remember the 9th and final round is a 'wackest kicks' round so bring out the junk then.

YOU MUST POST A PIC OR YOUR SELECTION IS VOID.

You have 12 hours to pick.


BK33...you are on the clock.

Inspired Lebowski, you are on the clock at 3:20pm EST regardless of wether BK33 has picked or not.

Jizzo, you are on the clock at 3:20am EST (24 hours from now)

[bk33]

i'm first?! holy ish i'm not prepared :oldlol: gaaah where do i start, gimme a few mins

[wang4three]

This sounds promising.

[bk33]

it really came down to, if i had to wear one shoes for the rest of my life what would it be, and it wasn't much of a debate for me

http://flyprints.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/white-air-force-one.jpg
http://www.nike-air-force-1-shoes.com/images/nike%20Air%20Force%201%20Mid,white-white.jpg

i can walk in them, ball in them, go clubbin in them, go to the mall in them, wear them with jeans, khakis, a set of suit, to senior prom, to job interviews, everything!

[hateraid]

it really came down to, if i had to wear one shoes for the rest of my life what would it be, and it wasn't much of a debate for me

http://flyprints.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/white-air-force-one.jpg
http://www.nike-air-force-1-shoes.com/images/nike%20Air%20Force%201%20Mid,white-white.jpg

i can walk in them, ball in them, go clubbin in them, go to the mall in them, wear them with jeans, khakis, a set of suit, to senior prom, to job interviews, everything!

Nice pick, classics :applause:

[Posterize246]

i can walk in them, ball in them, go clubbin in them, go to the mall in them, wear them with jeans, khakis, a set of suit
most definitely :rockon:


to senior prom, to job interviews
that's pushing it for me :oldlol:

[JtotheIzzo]

Uptowns go first, great pick!

Inspired you're on the clock.

[InspiredLebowski]

AJ1. I'll go into depth later, just keeping it moving right now.

http://nicekicks.com/files/2009/11/air-jordan-1-tt-3.jpg

[JtotheIzzo]

AJ1. I'll go into depth later, just keeping it moving right now.

http://nicekicks.com/files/2009/11/air-jordan-1-tt-3.jpg

another solid pick right here.

[JtotheIzzo]

For this one I have to bite Lebowski a bit and go for my all time favorite shoe.

AIR JORDAN 3

At the apex of both function and style, the AJ3 is in my most humble of opinion the best sneaker ever created.

http://www.retro-jordan-shoes.com/images/air-jordan-3-iii-retro-2001-black-cement-grey-1.jpg

http://www.nikejordansale.com/images/Nike-Air-Jordan-3-III-Retro-White-Fire-Red-Cement%20Grey.jpg

[tian820]

Just to clarify, you 1st three guys are done with Nikes now? Can't take any other shoes from that brand for the rest of the draft?

[StroShow4]

http://nicekicks.com/images/air-jordan-11-bred-tt-cdp-2.jpg

Air Jordan XI.

[hateraid]

For this one I have to bite Lebowski a bit and go for my all time favorite shoe.

AIR JORDAN 3

At the apex of both function and style, the AJ3 is in my most humble of opinion the best sneaker ever created.

http://www.retro-jordan-shoes.com/images/air-jordan-3-iii-retro-2001-black-cement-grey-1.jpg

http://www.nikejordansale.com/images/Nike-Air-Jordan-3-III-Retro-White-Fire-Red-Cement%20Grey.jpg


My favorite J's of all time. First to do elephant print.

[JtotheIzzo]

Just to clarify, you 1st three guys are done with Nikes now? Can't take any other shoes from that brand for the rest of the draft?

wrong.

the rules state:


you must choose shoes from at least FIVE different companies

and we have 9 rounds (including the 9th 'wackest kicks round') so we can choose up to 4 more pairs of Nikes.

[hateraid]

C'mon guys! Two of the greatest most inspirational shoes are still out there!

[JtotheIzzo]

C'mon guys! Two of the greatest most inspirational shoes are still out there!

I wanted to pick about 10 shoes with that pick. I hope some are still around, next round.

No spoilers




Dasher is on the clock...

[tian820]

wrong.

the rules state:



and we have 9 rounds (including the 9th 'wackest kicks round') so we can choose up to 4 more pairs of Nikes.

Ah I misread initially then. Thanks

Also I'm on my phone until tonight so if it gets to me I might not be able to post a picture at 1st but I can edit one in later on

[DatDudeD]

nice few picks i figured jordans would go fast and early, Damn i love those 11's though i was hoping they would be around when i got to pick. I got a few kicks in mind though. whos turn is it ?

[Scott Baker]

I'm not going to be on until like 7:30 tonight because of classes. I've really only got one shoe in mind for my first pick. Should I pm to someone that has already picked?

I'm Prof if you didn't know/realize.

[DatDudeD]

I'm not going to be on until like 7:30 tonight because of classes. I've really only got one shoe in mind for my first pick. Should I pm to someone that has already picked?

I'm Prof if you didn't know/realize.

yeah maybe you should PM Izzo

[Scott Baker]

yeah maybe you should PM Izzo

Damn Jizzo clear the PMs!

Okay, Inspired Lebowski has my pick.

[DatDudeD]

Damn Jizzo clear the PMs!

Okay, Inspired Lebowski has my pick.


lol...ok cool, i have a great pick for my first one. i'm up after dasher

[Scott Baker]

lol...ok cool, i have a great pick for my first one. i'm up after dasher

I'm scared someone will snake my pick. 3 more people pick before me, I might be f'ed in the A.

[DatDudeD]

I'm scared someone will snake my pick. 3 more people pick before me, I might be f'ed in the A.

yeah i was hoping those jordan 11s fell to me but i figured that they would get scooped up, i was also expecting the air force 1s to go early.

[tian820]

I have those AF1s in my room somewhere (mids). Thread is inspiring me to clean them up a bit

[Scott Baker]

Am I the only person who never had a pair of the AF1s? I really dug the high tops when they exploded everywhere again in the early 2000s, but I really hate getting shoes that I see 15 people wear daily... I'd def rock a pair now though.

[Dasher]

Adidas Rod Lavers

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_usvWGOw3T3Y/SxUO4NBYNEI/AAAAAAAAANE/g2TrGSGPEC4/s320/adidas+Originals+Men%27s+Rod+Laver+Tennis+Shoe.jpg
This in my opinion is the most stylish athletic shoe to ever exist on this water-logged rock we call Earth.

[DatDudeD]

Adidas Rod Lavers

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_usvWGOw3T3Y/SxUO4NBYNEI/AAAAAAAAANE/g2TrGSGPEC4/s320/adidas+Originals+Men%27s+Rod+Laver+Tennis+Shoe.jpg
This in my opinion is the most stylish athletic shoe to ever exist on this water-logged rock we call Earth.

wow cant say i saw that coming.... are those basketball shoes though ???? they seem more like around the town shoes. anyway MY PICK IS........................................

http://nicekicks.com/files/2009/07/shoes_nike_penny11.jpg:bowdown: :bowdown:

The Air Max Pennys... i was all over these bad boys when they came out, imo easily one of the most stylish BBall shoes to ever come out.

[Dasher]

Lavers are tennis shoes. I consider them to be the only athletic shoe that is stylish enough to be paired with a suit. It has been around for 40 years and has not aged a day.

[DatDudeD]

Lavers are tennis shoes. I consider them to be the only athletic shoe that is stylish enough to be paired with a suit. It has been around for 40 years and has not aged a day.

oh ok maybe i got mixed up i thought the Izzo meant just STRICTLY basketball shoes you would actually wear playing basketball

[DatDudeD]

Double Post

I wish our draft would move on a little faster....lol.... i think i might have to PM someone my picks just in case i am not on or something

[Scott Baker]

Hateraid then me.

[hateraid]

OK, so it's my turn. I've got to take THE most iconic shoe in the history of shoe existance:

http://0.tqn.com/d/sneakers/1/0/_/0/-/-/chuckys.jpg

The Chucks

Although this initially started as a basketball shoe, no other shoe is worn by so many other genres of people.
Wheter you are a basketball player, an emo, a skater, an abercrombie and fitch, or whatever, you had a pair of Chucks.

[Scott Baker]

OK, so it's my turn. I've got to take THE most iconic shoe in the history of shoe existance:

http://0.tqn.com/d/sneakers/1/0/_/0/-/-/chuckys.jpg

The Chucks

Although this initially started as a basketball shoe, no other shoe is worn by so many other genres of people.
Wheter you are a basketball player, an emo, a skater, an abercrombie and fitch, or whatever, you had a pair of Chucks.

^ NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! You f*cker. That was my pick! F*cking f*cker... Now I have to go think of another.

Dick :lol

[Jailblazers7]

Adidas Rod Lavers

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_usvWGOw3T3Y/SxUO4NBYNEI/AAAAAAAAANE/g2TrGSGPEC4/s320/adidas+Originals+Men%27s+Rod+Laver+Tennis+Shoe.jpg
This in my opinion is the most stylish athletic shoe to ever exist on this water-logged rock we call Earth.

I prefer a different adidas tennis shoe personally.

Can't go wrong with the Chucks either hateraid.

[hateraid]

^ NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! You f*cker. That was my pick! F*cking f*cker... Now I have to go think of another.

Dick :lol

:facepalm

lol, J/J.^^

You are following the ISH shoe guru!

[Scott Baker]

:facepalm

lol, J/J.^^

You are following the ISH shoe guru!

Man I got so excited that I got back and I was one pick away from getting them. Then you show up...

Alright I'm going with my back up pick.

[Whiteness]

I think this thread will age well. gettin' my popcorn on IYDM.

[Scott Baker]

My selection Round 1 pick #8 goes to:

*drumroll*

The Reebok Pump

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q225/kennerguy66/Reebok_pump_original.jpg

Originally dropped in 1989, worn by Dominique Wilkins and Dee Brown, an early pair of Shaq's shoes used the pump too. They provided custom fit, comfort, and plenty of padding. They were on the expensive side, and became a sort of status symbol. They are still in production 21 years later, and have also been used in hockey skates. Nike and LA Gear tried to get in on the pump popularity as well, so that shows they were big time.

[hateraid]

My selection Round 1 pick #8 goes to:

*drumroll*

The Reebok Pump

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q225/kennerguy66/Reebok_pump_original.jpg

Originally dropped in 1989, worn by Dominique Wilkins and Dee Brown, an early pair of Shaq's shoes used the pump too. They provided custom fit, comfort, and plenty of padding. They were on the expensive side, and became a sort of status symbol. They are still in production 21 years later, and have also been used in hockey skates. Nike and LA Gear tried to get in on the pump popularity as well, so that shows they were big time.

Nice pick^^^
I had that on my basketball shoe short list, although I think a couple could go earlier

[Scott Baker]

Nice pick^^^
I had that on my basketball shoe short list, although I think a couple could go earlier

:cheers: Yeah I figure they might've dropped, but they are a classic, non-sports fans know of them, and I've worn them so I feel like I know them inside and out(literally).

[tian820]

I like these:

http://sneakermaniac.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/laney-60-plus-5.jpg

Jordan V Laneys

[hateraid]

I like these:

http://sneakermaniac.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/laney-60-plus-5.jpg

Jordan V Laneys

Nice pick. Probably the most popular shoe of my youth. Frist to do Ice Soles.

[bk33]

I prefer a different adidas tennis shoe personally.

me too, let's hope it's not the same one :D

[Kebab Stall]

I think it's my pick, but I'm not sure. Anyway, I just found out that I'm going to incredibly busy over the next few days, so I would like to pull my name out of the draft, just to make things easier for you guys. I tried to PM Jizzo about it, but his inbox is full. I wish I could have taken part, so it's a shame I have to pull out.

Also, hateraid you're an arse, I was going to pick the Chucks, but I knew it was a long shot that they would fall to me.

[Scott Baker]

Sucks Kebab... Guess Tian is up again.

[Jailblazers7]

me too, let's hope it's not the same one :D

I'm not in the draft. Just an observation because I don't think the Rod Laver's are even the most stylish adidas shoe.

[DatDudeD]

so whos turn is it exactly ????

[Scott Baker]

so whos turn is it exactly ????

Tian again, I guess... Also, could someone define lifestyle shoe for me please?

[hateraid]

I'm not in the draft. Just an observation because I don't think the Rod Laver's are even the most stylish adidas shoe.

Take his place jailblazer

[JtotheIzzo]

Tian again, I guess... Also, could someone define lifestyle shoe for me please?

skateboard kicks, low cut hoop shoes, anything trendy in the sneaker realm that you would wear out on the social.

[Scott Baker]

skateboard kicks, low cut hoop shoes, anything trendy in the sneaker realm that you would wear out on the social.

Thanks man... FYI Hateraid actually answered just a bit before you via PM.

I've got a good pick, but have to wait for Tian and possibly Jail if he wants in.

[JtotheIzzo]

Jailblazer is off line, lets drop Kebab (sorry bout the inbox bro, and even more sorry you can't join, this is getting good).

TIAN YOU ARE UP!!!! (twice)

[Scott Baker]

Jailblazer is off line, lets drop Kebab (sorry bout the inbox bro, and even more sorry you can't join, this is getting good).

TIAN YOU ARE UP!!!! (twice)

He already picked his first round pair of J's. He has the 2nd round pick, then I'm up.

[DatDudeD]

did you update the picks already?

[JtotheIzzo]

Tian has till 9:30 am EST to pick (Kebab posted he couldn't draft at 9:30 pm, thus we will use this time as the time of his 'pick') if there is no pick by then, then next in line is up at 9:31 EST.

[Scott Baker]

Okay I'll probably be sleeping for a while in the morning. I'll be on until about 2 am, and if he hasn't posted by then, I'll post my pick when I wake up (noon-ish).

[WRECK!A!NIZE]

I like these:

http://sneakermaniac.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/laney-60-plus-5.jpg

Jordan V Laneys



Actually Jordan 60 plus Laney

[tian820]

Adidas Superstar

http://www.sneakerfiles.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/07/adidas-superstar-darth-vader-main.jpg

Might change colorway later on if OK. If not, whatever, didn't wanna hold this up

[hateraid]

Actually Jordan 60 plus Laney

Ho;y crap I didn't even notice that because I was just concentrating on the sole. These are the Laney V's:

http://lib.store.yahoo.net/lib/yhst-95366634798048/jordan5laney01.jpg


Funny because I own two pairs of V's including the Stealth:

http://64.202.190.132/osneaker/air-jordan-5-stealth-01.jpg

[Jackass18]

I should have checked this thread earlier. I would have jumped in on it.

[Jailblazers7]

Take his place jailblazer

Would love too but Im too busy with work and school atm. Ill stop in from time to time to comment on picks tho.

[Scott Baker]

Adidas Superstar

http://www.sneakerfiles.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/07/adidas-superstar-darth-vader-main.jpg

Might change colorway later on if OK. If not, whatever, didn't wanna hold this up

Really dude? Both my picks get jacked the pick before me?! F*ck. Got to go look around, will post in a bit.

[Scott Baker]

Okay, maybe not the best move... But I coose:

Asics Tiger Onitsukas (Mexico 66)

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q225/kennerguy66/draft_lens5789282module46051752photo_1247597071asi cs-mexico66-blue.jpg

These were used worldwide, for about half a century. They were the first Asics with the classic crossing stripes that now define the brand, are still worn today, and were even in Kill Bill (different colorway though).

[JtotheIzzo]

Adidas Superstar

http://www.sneakerfiles.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/07/adidas-superstar-darth-vader-main.jpg

Might change colorway later on if OK. If not, whatever, didn't wanna hold this up


great f*cking pick, this could have easily been a top five shoe.

I actually copped a pair last weekend. Check out these purple joints I bought. Careful, they are so dope you may choke.

http://shellpros.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/901958-12-08.jpg

not my foto BTW, just a pic of the exact same shoe

[Scott Baker]

Sick Jizzo.

I just made my pick, Hateraid's up.

[JtotheIzzo]

Okay, maybe not the best move... But I coose:

Asics Tiger Onitsukas (Mexico 66)

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q225/kennerguy66/draft_lens5789282module46051752photo_1247597071asi cs-mexico66-blue.jpg

These were used worldwide, for about half a century. They were the first Asics with the classic crossing stripes that now define the brand, are still worn today, and were even in Kill Bill (different colorway though).


nice shoe, Asics are are sick.


HATERAID, you are on the clock!

[Scott Baker]

nice shoe, Asics are are sick.


HATERAID, you are on the clock!

Yeah I've wanted to grab a pair for a while, but haven't. An assistant bball coach I had in high school had a crazy pair of hi top Asics bball shoes from like the early 80s. He wore them every day, and I've never been able to find them online.

[JtotheIzzo]

Yeah I've wanted to grab a pair for a while, but haven't. An assistant bball coach I had in high school had a crazy pair of hi top Asics bball shoes from like the early 80s. He wore them every day, and I've never been able to find them online.

When I go to Asia, big department stores carry those Mexico 66s in every color imaginable, I've always wanted to score some, but I wear 13s and they usually only go to 11 or 12:mad:

I had the volleyball version of those back when I was young, pretty much the same but a different material.

They were dope as shit.

[Scott Baker]

When I go to Asia, big department stores carry those Mexico 66s in every color imaginable, I've always wanted to score some, but I wear 13s and they usually only go to 11 or 12:mad:

I had the volleyball version of those back when I was young, pretty much the same but a different material.

They were dope as shit.

That's an interesting catch-22. It's tough to find 13s in stores, but online if you're looking for older/out of production shoes you're going to find size 12+ and below 9. I wear a 10.5/11, so it takes a lot of work to find rarer shoes. It also doesn't help that you were in Asia, smaller people = smaller shoes.

[bk33]

Adidas Superstar

http://www.sneakerfiles.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/07/adidas-superstar-darth-vader-main.jpg

Might change colorway later on if OK. If not, whatever, didn't wanna hold this up
A huge steal if you ask me, can't believe it fell to the 2nd round, totally thought this and chucks woulda gone a lot earlier.

btw tianmimi i don't think you read the instructions thoroughly

[Scott Baker]

Question: Do the craziest sneakers have to be men's? Also, are knock offs acceptable? By knock off, I mean a design tweaked by a different company that is unofficial.

[hateraid]

Since one of the criteria is runners I'm going to get this out the way and pick the most innovative invention in Nike history:

Nike Air Max 1

http://www.soleredemption.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/nike-air-max-1-6.jpg

Nike's very first AIR

Changed the shoe game forever

[Jailblazers7]

The superstars aren't the adidas shoes im thinking of either. Still a nice shoe tho.

Love the air maxs. Thinking about getting a new pair.

[DatDudeD]

the chucks and the shelltoes are probably the 2 most iconic shoes picked already, i have a pair in mind though hopefully nobody picks them my pick i coming pretty soon.

oh ok its my pick now...... maybe not as widely known other than the west coast but
i am going with the......... NIKE CORTEZ

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_SdLJCHnjTV4/S6vmIIT9EzI/AAAAAAAABkA/algTml0IPQM/s400/nike+cortez.jpg

the first nike running shoe created by nike co founder Bill bowerman. I always liked the simple look of these shoes and they go nice with a pair of khakis.....

[hateraid]

the chucks and the shelltoes are probably the 2 most iconic shoes picked already, i have a pair in mind though hopefully nobody picks them my pick i coming pretty soon.

oh ok its my pick now...... maybe not as widely known other than the west coast but
i am going with the......... NIKE CORTEZ

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_SdLJCHnjTV4/S6vmIIT9EzI/AAAAAAAABkA/algTml0IPQM/s400/nike+cortez.jpg

the first nike running shoe created by nike co founder Bill bowerman. I always liked the simple look of these shoes and they go nice with a pair of khakis.....

Nice, I had blue Cortez back when I was a skater. Very versatile shoe

[tian820]

A huge steal if you ask me, can't believe it fell to the 2nd round, totally thought this and chucks woulda gone a lot earlier.

btw tianmimi i don't think you read the instructions thoroughly

Elaborate?

[bk33]

Elaborate?
actually i just read it again and now i'm confused, at first i thought we're not picking colorways...uh are we?

[tian820]

actually i just read it again and now i'm confused, at first i thought we're not picking colorways...uh are we?

lol, I think if you want a specific AF1, you can choose that one without anyone else choosing a different design of AF1. So if you want something different than those white-on-whites you posted a pic of (which I rocked last night, sick), you may do so

[bk33]

lol, I think if you want a specific AF1, you can choose that one without anyone else choosing a different design of AF1. So if you want something different than those white-on-whites you posted a pic of (which I rocked last night, sick), you may do so
well, in that case!

i still want that white on white :oldlol: for the past 6 years i have bought all but one pair that wasn't white/white (was a black/white adidas), wouldn't want it any other way!

on the side note, in high school i thought this colorway with the chicago bulls home jersey was the sickest look
http://www.pickyourshoes.com/images/uploaded/AF1_wht_red_5.jpg

btw the superstar still wasn't the adidas i had in mind, jailblazer you wanna just PM me? lol

[hateraid]

Hateraid's thoughts on round 1

1- bk33- Air Force 1
The most versatile of the Nike Brand. Simple yet stylish. This is a very big platform for multiple colorways. The exclusives for colors are endless and possess alot of value. I own a pair of Superbowls which are made of real footbal Pigskin as well as the Ms. Invisibles which are see through, both with substantial value. Worthy top 5 pick

2- Inspired Lebowski- Air Jordan 1
The Launch of basketball's most popular line. The start of the phemomenon and first signiture shoe by Nike. Not one of Nike's greatest in terms of history but very well respected shoe.

3- JtotheIzzo- Air Jordan III
This by far was the shoe that changed the basketball shoe game forever. My favorite shoe of all-time and the most historic shoe and pivotal point of Nike. If it weren't for this shoe, nike wouldn't be the monster it is today. First off, after two signiture shoes for MJ, Michael had decided to leave Nike. He practically was already inked to another label. But as a last ditch effort to bring him back Knight introduced MJ to the greatest basketball shoe designer in history. Tinker Hatfield. The outcome: The official Jordan logo. MJ's sillouette was born. The launch of the aggressive marketing campaign and birth of Mars Blackmon. The Elephant/cement print. The GOAT Jordan Shoe

4- Stroshow- Air Jordan XI
The most sought after shoe in the whole Jordan collection. Practically every colorway has value. Unique colorways such as the cool greys and SpaceJams are among the best selling shoes of all-time (I own both colorways)

5- Dasher- Adidas Rod Laver
Classic design for Tennis first real superstar in the open era. Probably history's most popular tennis shoe.

6- DatDude- Nike Air Penny
This has a special spot in my heart as it was the first shoe that I bought my wifey when we first dated. L'il penny. 1cent logo.

7- hateraid- Converse Chuck Taylor All-stars
I don't think anyone would argue that this is the most universally popular shoe in shoe history, any genre. It's worn by all. What started out as a basketball shoe has become the most popular shoe in the world. Who would have thought that a waffle iron (the sole) would change the world. No.1 shoe of all-time

8- Professor Murder- Reebok Pump
Reeboks challenge to the Nike Monster. And at the time was probably the more popular shoe. Pump it Up slogan was everywhere and Dee Brown blew the shyt up at the Dunk Contest. If they only had the Spokesperson it could have been the shoe to forever compete with Nike. Big dropoff after that

9- Tian- Air Jordan V
This was when J's rally took off and basketball shoes were now being worn as casual. Reflective tongue, innovative. Ice soles, first of it's kind. The shoe was actually designed after a WWII Fighter plane. You know the one with the sharks teeth? Hence the sharks teeth design on the sole


Steal- Hateraid- Chuck taylors

Could have gone later- Air Penny's


Not a bad first round!

This is actually tuning up to be the best draft I've been in.

[DatDudeD]

Hateraid's thoughts on round 1

1- bk33- Air Force 1
The most versatile of the Nike Brand. Simple yet stylish. This is a very big platform for multiple colorways. The exclusives for colors are endless and possess alot of value. I own a pair of Superbowls which are made of real footbal Pigskin as well as the Ms. Invisibles which are see through, both with substantial value. Worthy top 5 pick

2- Inspired Lebowski- Air Jordan 1
The Launch of basketball's most popular line. The start of the phemomenon and first signiture shoe by Nike. Not one of Nike's greatest in terms of history but very well respected shoe.

3- JtotheIzzo- Air Jordan III
This by far was the shoe that changed the basketball shoe game forever. My favorite shoe of all-time and the most historic shoe and pivotal point of Nike. If it weren't for this shoe, nike wouldn't be the monster it is today. First off, after two signiture shoes for MJ, Michael had decided to leave Nike. He practically was already inked to another label. But as a last ditch effort to bring him back Knight introduced MJ to the greatest basketball shoe designer in history. Tinker Hatfield. The outcome: The official Jordan logo. MJ's sillouette was born. The launch of the aggressive marketing campaign and birth of Mars Blackmon. The Elephant/cement print. The GOAT Jordan Shoe

4- Stroshow- Air Jordan XI
The most sought after shoe in the whole Jordan collection. Practically every colorway has value. Unique colorways such as the cool greys and SpaceJams are among the best selling shoes of all-time (I own both colorways)

5- Dasher- Adidas Rod Laver
Classic design for Tennis first real superstar in the open era. Probably history's most popular tennis shoe.

6- DatDude- Nike Air Penny
This has a special spot in my heart as it was the first shoe that I bought my wifey when we first dated. L'il penny. 1cent logo.

7- hateraid- Converse Chuck Taylor All-stars
I don't think anyone would argue that this is the most universally popular shoe in shoe history, any genre. It's worn by all. What started out as a basketball shoe has become the most popular shoe in the world. Who would have thought that a waffle iron (the sole) would change the world. No.1 shoe of all-time

8- Professor Murder- Reebok Pump
Reeboks challenge to the Nike Monster. And at the time was probably the more popular shoe. Pump it Up slogan was everywhere and Dee Brown blew the shyt up at the Dunk Contest. If they only had the Spokesperson it could have been the shoe to forever compete with Nike. Big dropoff after that

9- Tian- Air Jordan X
The Comeback. All Jordan's career achievments until that point on the sole. Oddly enough Jordan didn't like this shoe


Steal- Hateraid- Chuck taylors

Could have gone later- Air Penny's


Not a bad first round!

This is actually tuning up to be the best draft I've been in.

good analyisis, yeah i porbably could have picked those in a later round, i just really like those shoes. they werent the first shoes to pop into my head though, i didnt take into account impact and marketability of the shoe, which the pennys did ok in both but nowhere near any jordan or a chuck taylor. Are you gonna do a analysis after every round?

[tian820]

This actually has turned into a great thread. Can't wait to see some of the later picks.

Sorry about the picture mixup on the Js. Like I alluded to earlier I'm not the biggest shoe head, definitely a big fan though

[hateraid]

This actually has turned into a great thread. Can't wait to see some of the later picks.

Sorry about the picture mixup on the Js. Like I alluded to earlier I'm not the biggest shoe head, definitely a big fan though


Lol, no worries, I even got it wrong and I own a pair!:oldlol:

[hateraid]

good analyisis, yeah i porbably could have picked those in a later round, i just really like those shoes. they werent the first shoes to pop into my head though, i didnt take into account impact and marketability of the shoe, which the pennys did ok in both but nowhere near any jordan or a chuck taylor. Are you gonna do a analysis after every round?


Hey, there's no bad picks!
I actually love this shoe very much as I've mentioned it was the first thing I ever bought my wife when we first dated. It did actually challenge alot of shoes at the time. Signiture shoes where at an all-time high then and Penny's were right on top of the pack next to one real notable. I won't say because no give-aways

Yeah, I'll break down every round.

This brings me back to the days when I was more regular on NikeTalk than here.

[bk33]

your analysis turned a good thread into great, hateraid.

btw didn't tian pick the Vs not Xs?

[JtotheIzzo]

killer Air Max pick, and I am also loving the Cortez. I am gonna cop a pair of those in real life.

[hateraid]

your analysis turned a good thread into great, hateraid.

btw didn't tian pick the Vs not Xs?


Crap! I'll edit. I'm such a retard because i actually responded and corrected tian's image too. Then I read the PHP and Izzo had Tian down for the X. Change that please jizzo?
V is way better pick

[DatDudeD]

I think i am gonna have a hard time picking a running shoe, can they be cross trainers ???. also i have a piar of cleats in mind also, GOD i am hoping nobody picks them...lol. Its Funny this draft has actually gone on 8 PAGES with no BS that has got to be some kind of a ish record.

[hateraid]

I think i am gonna have a hard time picking a running shoe, can they be cross trainers ???. also i have a piar of cleats in mind also, GOD i am hoping nobody picks them...lol. Its Funny this draft has actually gone on 8 PAGES with no BS that has got to be some kind of a ish record.


Fu(k You :banana: :cheers:

[JtotheIzzo]

I think i am gonna have a hard time picking a running shoe, can they be cross trainers ???. also i have a piar of cleats in mind also, GOD i am hoping nobody picks them...lol. Its Funny this draft has actually gone on 8 PAGES with no BS that has got to be some kind of a ish record.

running shoes is a great category, tons of choices, you'll find something.

cleats are interesting, I see them like tight ends in a fantasy football draft, you don't want to grab one too early and once one is taken there will be a run on them.

that being said.




DASHER YOU'RE ON THE CLOCK!!!

[DatDudeD]

Fu(k You :banana: :cheers:

I dont know how to respond....other than this :mad: :mad:

[hateraid]

running shoes is a great category, tons of choices, you'll find something.

cleats are interesting, I see them like tight ends in a fantasy football draft, you don't want to grab one too early and once one is taken there will be a run on them.

that being said.




DASHER YOU'RE ON THE CLOCK!!!

Good thing there's muliple categories for cleats.

[DatDudeD]

running shoes is a great category, tons of choices, you'll find something.

cleats are interesting, I see them like tight ends in a fantasy football draft, you don't want to grab one too early and once one is taken there will be a run on them.

that being said.




DASHER YOU'RE ON THE CLOCK!!!

good comparison none of them really stand out but there are some quality picks. so what are we taking into account when picking a running shoe, comfort and versatility, or is it just pick ANY damn running shoe ?

[JtotheIzzo]

good comparison none of them really stand out but there are some quality picks. so what are we taking into account when picking a running shoe, comfort and versatility, or is it just pick ANY damn running shoe ?

Hateraid grabbed Air Max, they are hot, there are other hot joggers too, look out for them.

[Dasher]

These are the only basketball shoes that ever made me green with envy.

Behold The Air More Uptempo

http://basketball-shoes.org/images/air_more_uptempo_scottie_pippen_005.jpg

[StroShow4]

I think it's my turn... I'll pick soon.

[DatDudeD]

Im confused i thought we were picking running shoes now ?

great pick though i thought about picking those as my first pick but decided on the air max pennys i remember my buddie getting some of those pippens in junior high and me wanting to rob him after school...lol

[JtotheIzzo]

Im confused i thought we were picking running shoes now ?

those are roster spots, not draft order.

[StroShow4]

I'll take the Nike Dunks.

http://8020.s3.amazonaws.com/030453_1_p.jpg

[DatDudeD]

those are roster spots, not draft order.

yeah my bad i was looking at the wrong thing, running shoes are not til next round....:D

Nic pick stro BTW, i always liked dunks more than air forces

[hateraid]

I'll take the Nike Dunks.

http://8020.s3.amazonaws.com/030453_1_p.jpg


Killabeez! awesome bro

[hateraid]

These are the only basketball shoes that ever made me green with envy.

Behold The Air More Uptempo

http://basketball-shoes.org/images/air_more_uptempo_scottie_pippen_005.jpg

:applause:
Very much an iconic shoe. I was making that my sleeper

[GOBB]

One of my favorite sneakers hasnt been listed. Wonder how long before it does. :pimp:

[JtotheIzzo]

For my second pick I will pick my all time favorite casual/lifestyle kick.

The epitome of fresh, probably the dopest thing you can wear off the court.

I'll pop the Puma cherry with the Clyde.

http://www.trainerstation.com/images/puma_clyde_blue_yellow_med.jpg

http://www.freshnessmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/puma-clyde-made-in-japan-06.jpg

http://theshoegame.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/05/puma6.jpg

http://www.obsneakers.com/image/cache/Puma%20Clyde%20Hall%20of%20Game%20Boston%20Celtics %20347426-04%20treetop%20duffel%20bag%20white-400x320.jpg

http://www.pumashoes.cc/images/Puma%20Clyde%20347867-12%20fluo%20orange%20blue%20atoll.jpg

http://www.overkillblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/01/p_clyde_springseries07_01.jpg

[DatDudeD]

One of my favorite sneakers hasnt been listed. Wonder how long before it does. :pimp:

I have some that havent been picked either hoping nobody scoops them up....

[DatDudeD]

For my second pick I will pick my all time favorite casual/lifestyle kick.

The epitome of fresh, probably the dopest thing you can wear off the court.

I'll pop the Puma cherry with the Clyde.

http://www.trainerstation.com/images/puma_clyde_blue_yellow_med.jpg

http://www.freshnessmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/puma-clyde-made-in-japan-06.jpg

http://theshoegame.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/05/puma6.jpg

http://www.obsneakers.com/image/cache/Puma%20Clyde%20Hall%20of%20Game%20Boston%20Celtics %20347426-04%20treetop%20duffel%20bag%20white-400x320.jpg

http://www.pumashoes.cc/images/Puma%20Clyde%20347867-12%20fluo%20orange%20blue%20atoll.jpg

http://www.overkillblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/01/p_clyde_springseries07_01.jpg

:bowdown: :bowdown: :bowdown: ..... I love these kicks, just reminded me i gotta get some of those soon.

[Dasher]

I thought I was going to be able to get Tigers, Cortezs, and Clydes later. Le sigh.

[hateraid]

Damn, you guys are on point!
Second round is killin it!

Jizzo! Damn good pick.

[hateraid]

Just as a bonus feature at the end of the draft I'll post a pick with me and my most updated shoe collection

[Scott Baker]

Question: Do the craziest sneakers have to be men's? Also, are knock offs acceptable? By knock off, I mean a design tweaked by a different company that is unofficial.

Can someone answer this please? I'm only talking about the crazy round though.

[hateraid]

Can someone answer this please? I'm only talking about the crazy round though.

I wouldn't go there because knock off aren't real shoes. It would be a disrespect to the thread:pimp:

[Scott Baker]

I wouldn't go there because knock off aren't real shoes. It would be a disrespect to the thread:pimp:

Ah okay, I will post them right now then because they are balling.

Air Jordan 1 high heels!

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q225/kennerguy66/Screenshot2010-09-10at42700PM.png

[InspiredLebowski]

Gonna go with the adidas Sambas.
http://heidthebaw.files.wordpress.com/2008/04/samba.jpg

These'd qualify as "lifestyle" right?

[Dasher]

I love Sambas too. They are #2 on my list of greatest Adidas. #3 has yet to be chosen.

[DatDudeD]

Gonna go with the adidas Sambas.
http://heidthebaw.files.wordpress.com/2008/04/samba.jpg

These'd qualify as "lifestyle" right?

yeah i think. I would rock a pair in a different color.

[Dasher]

Sambas could fit in the cleat category as well.

[Jailblazers7]

I love Sambas too. They are #2 on my list of greatest Adidas. #3 has yet to be chosen.

My number 1 adidas shoe has yet to be taken.

[bk33]

Alright, me picking back to back.

I don't wear running shoes but if I ever do, these would be it.

Air Max 95
http://www.cheapairmax.net/images/Nike%20Air%20Max%2095%20Classic%20313111-071.jpg
http://images.sneakernews.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/air-max-95-freshwater-01.jpg
http://www.myairshoes.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/06/air-max-95-nyc-blackout-01.jpg

I'm probably reaching with this next one but I don't know any other cleats :oldlol: I don't wanna get screwed if someone else picks it first.

Ken Griffey Jr. If i can't pick the whole line-up, I choose the very first one he had.
Probably the most recognizable silhouette logo that's not a jumpman.
http://www.solecollector.com/niketraining/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/Griffey4.jpg
http://www.solecollector.com/niketraining/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/Griffey5.jpg
http://blogs.sun-sentinel.com/.a/6a00d8341c2c7653ef011570217d61970b-800wi

[InspiredLebowski]

I wanted to go AM95's last pick but given the criteria figured I'd be better suited with the Sambas. AM95s are a good pick though. They've fallen out of favor a bit lately but everyone knows about the what, hundreds of colorways?

I just hope no one takes my cleats/spikes first, I think they'll last awhile. But their impact is underrated.

[bk33]

I just hope no one takes my cleats/spikes first, I think they'll last awhile. But their impact is underrated.
well, you're up, you can pick them now :D

[InspiredLebowski]

Shit am I? OK, gimme a minute.

[InspiredLebowski]

OK screw it, it's early but I'm not spending anymore than the previous 4 minutes pondering this pick.

Michael Johnson's 96 Atlanta Olympics gold spikes

http://preracejitters.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/johnsongoldenspikes.jpg
http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/thereporters/mihirbose/mj446.jpg

Johnson won the 200m and 400m at the 96 games in them (1st man ever to do so in a single Games), the 200m time was a world record (since eclipsed by Usain Bolt), the 400 was an Olympic record. The 96 games are best remembered for the backpack bombing, but Johnson's spikes (and his dominance) may've sparked a new generation of US sprinters.

[JtotheIzzo]

I can't believe these shoes are still around. Outside of Air Jordans these are perhaps the most hyped, most important and most influential basketball shoes ever made. They blew up like no other shoe and had a stranglehold on the NBA and all of basketball. In fact, if their dominance wasn't so thorough, Nike might not have invested so much into Air Jordan and the Nike icon would have never become what it has.

A shoe that changed the sponsorship, colorway and design game forever. On the Mt. Rushmore of iconic footwear...

for my next pick I will choose the shoe

that lets Magic do what he was born to do...
Maybe so, but that's not all,
they let Isiah play like he's ten feet tall...
For the kind of moves that never fail,
this shoe is the choice of Kevin McHale...
The same is true for Mark Agguire,
when I wear this shoe I'm on fire...
What can this shoe do for King?,
Well I can do just about anything...
You already know what they did for me,
(what?) I walked away with the MVP.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=90fRlMQTdSs

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJEa2c_939o&feature=related

In case you still haven't guessed, the Converse Weapon

http://www.widefashion.com/wp-content/gallery/2/converse-weapon-sneaker.jpg

http://www.local.ee/janno/blogpic/weapon.jpg

http://sportsdesignblog.typepad.com/.a/6a01127953797128a40120a6abe915970c-300wi


Now owned by Nike and loved by emos, its hard to believe Converse once ruled the world and dominated hoops, but their dominance was unquestioned (cues Coldplay's 'When I Ruled the World.').

[StroShow4]

Time for me to take a shoe that isn't a Nike... I guess I'm going to go with the Reebok Question. I might be taking these early, but f@ck it, I love these shoes.

http://nicekicks.com/files/2009/12/reebok-question-white-red-6.jpg

[Jailblazers7]

The Weapons and Questions are both great picks.

[Dasher]

The Question is the ugliest shoe I have ever owned.

[Dasher]

http://www.soccerbible.com/cfs-filesystemfile.ashx/__key/CommunityServer.Components.UserFiles/00.00.00.21.27.Jan09.Jun09.Aug09.Sep09/Predator_5F00_96_5F00_side.jpg

I wrestled with which Predator I wanted, but settled on The Touch. These are the best looking cleats ever produced.

[DatDudeD]

My pick in the running shoe category i choose........

NEW BALANCE m574

http://www.hypebeast.com/image/2008/11/new-balance-m574tkb-00.jpg

i guess you can all these a hybrid, they are versatile enough to run in and walk around in and they have a bunch of different colorways, this is my favorite colorway. I am surpirsed nobody picked any new balance they are probably the most innovative running shoe company out there.

[JtotheIzzo]

I was waiting for someone to take a NB jogger.

Nice pick on those Questions, I ball with a guy who owns more than 10 pairs, his favorite shoe ever.




HATERAID, you are up

[Posterize246]

Time for me to take a shoe that isn't a Nike... I guess I'm going to go with the Reebok Question. I might be taking these early, but f@ck it, I love these shoes.

http://nicekicks.com/files/2009/12/reebok-question-white-red-6.jpg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vlbuRsiJZRU

:pimp:

[StroShow4]

The Question is the ugliest shoe I have ever owned.

Say what?

[hateraid]

The Question is the ugliest shoe I have ever owned.

You speak basphemy
Sinner!

[hateraid]

Alright, looks like this game is on. I really did underestimate some of the Kicksology you guys are reppin. The Questions and the Weapons were supposed to be my go to and my next picks.

I got some sleepers but I'll get the these epic kicks out the way and make it my basketball pick. Can't let this sit too long

Nike's second biggest revolutionary slides:

http://unlocked.footlocker.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/nike-shox-bb4-black-metallic-silver-lapis-vince-carter2.jpg

http://nicekicks.com/files/2009/07/vince-carter-olympic-dunk.jpg

BB4 Shox

Game on boyz!

[hateraid]

^ Nice. Those were in huge demand when they came out.

Will we be judged more on impact? Coolness? Rarity? Or just whatever people like better?

Probably all of the above
I think what Jizzo wanted to do was have the OTC decide based on all criterias you've mentioned

[DatDudeD]

sounds about right to me, i think i have some decent kicks so far but i am slacking in the impact department wish i would have picked those damn chuck taylors............:mad: :mad:

[hateraid]

Hateraid's breakdown round 2

1- Tian- Adidas Superstars
Iconic shoe. Just a notch under the All-stars for one of the most diverse shoes in existance. The Shell toe is easily one of the top 3 sneakers of all-time. There was once a time that the reps for Adi Dassler went to a Run DMC concert and was going to break the news that they were going to discontinue the Shelltoe. Rev brought them on stage and said everybody take off your shoe and hold them in the air. More Superstars than there would be lighters at a GnR concert

2- ProfessorMurder- Onitsuka Tiger
What a sexy shoe. Probably the only shoe that could pull off neon colorways. Very rich history as probably the most diverse athlete's shoe. Japan's greatest contribution to the world with Honda, Ninjas, and Sushi

3- Hateraid- Air Max 1
Nike's greatest innovation ever, and probably shoe history's biggest leap forward. The air pocket changed the way shoes were built. Every shoe in existance that has performance value owes everything to this shoe as basketball owes dunking to Dr.J.

4- DatDude- Nike Cortez
This was the bees knees of the running world in the 70"s and today's answer for the B-Boying Shell's. Classic design. I owned a pair of Carolina blue ones that I dearly miss.

5- Dasher- Nike Air Uptempo
AIR? That was crazy cool when they came out. Pippen tried to dub them as his kicks. Not only was it a icon in the athlete's world, it was a world wide designing phenomenon. There was this show in England, a classic Brit sitcom called Absolutely Fabulous. Thier answer to Desinging Women. This shoe was featured in a multiple of episodes and really took flight. Uptempo is nike's most underrated platform

6- Stroshow- Nike Dunks
There are probably more variances of dunks than any other shoe combined in the world. Even deeper variances of colorways than big brother AF1. I had the Hulks that were made of ripped denim. That's how creative this shoe is

7- Jizzo- Puma Clydes
Can there be any other shoe that you can cassify as PIMP? Puma, cool, suede? GTFO of here. So much style that if you wore this with a fur coat a pimp would say, "Damn those are some killa kicks". The most appropraite spokesperson in Walt "Clyde" Frazier

8- Inspired Lebowski- Adidas Sambas
Now this is a kick that is truly more universal than it's more popular brother the Superstars.Universal in the sense that it's the face of the biggest sport in the world. Soccer. Lebowski owns the cleats category if he choses to put it in this category

9- BK33- Nike Air Max 95
Sexy design and Probably the most sought after Air Max produced. the all white's are gorgeous. Very sleek and innovative.

Round 2 Steal- Puma Clyde(Although the superstars definately went late)

Could have gone later- Air Max 95

Again, no losers here. I think round 2 would pose a definate serious threat to the round 1 selections.

[DatDudeD]

draft is shaping up awfully nice..... round 2 was a good one there are a lot of great kicks floating around out there that havent been picked yet. Good job on the round 2 breakdown.... you never dissapoint.

[Jailblazers7]

This is one of the better drafts I've seen on here.

[DatDudeD]

I was just browsing through that all time athletes draft and.....:eek: :eek: its a mess, i mean there were like 3 or 4 pages straight of talk that had nothing to do with the draft. I havent really been in any drafts but compared to that one this one is 100x better. Izzo you get a REP for putting together a clean draft...:D

[bk33]

9- BK33- Nike Air Max 95
Sexy design and Probably the most sought after Air Max produced. the all white's are gorgeous. Very sleek and innovative.
you forgot, first to have air max pockets at the front! i think

[hateraid]

you forgot, first to have air max pockets at the front! i think

You are correct sir, as well as having reflectors.

[tian820]

Been out all day, woulda checked in from my phone earlier, but really wouldn't have solved anything. Picks in a few

[tian820]

I'm going to go with a couple of newer kicks out there here. Kobe V as a performance basketball shoe

http://unlocked.footlocker.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/nike-zoom-kobe-v-bruce-lee-1.jpg

Bruce Lee version there

And Reebok ZigTechs

http://www.thegadgetguycolumn.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/Reebok-Zigtech-3.jpg

A bit out of my element at this point so just gonna try and fill out the roster

[hateraid]

[QUOTE=ProfessorMurder]Alright, I'm going to pick my runner category just to get it out of the way. I'm not a big runner, and have only owned Asics for it... I would've picked a certain pair of Asics, but want to get the 5 different brands and necessary categories out of the way to have more freedom in the upcoming rounds.

My selection:

Nike Air Pegasus 89

The Air Pegasus 89 dropped in 1989, and it's now been 21 years! "Now on its 26th edition, the Nike Air Pegasus leaves no doubt in runners

[hateraid]

I think i'll get another iconic shoe before I use my bag of tricks. This one fell of hard:

http://www.trainerstation.com/images/stan_smith_wblk_med.jpg

http://www.thecartoonpictures.com/data/media/18/stan_smith.jpg

[DatDudeD]

ok guys give me a little time i will make my pick here in a minute

[bk33]

I thought abut those too.
I was just about to PM someone my pick because I'm going to bed and won't be able to pick for 12 hours. It was gonna be the Stan Smith :oldlol: now Hateraid's ruined my plan and I'm too tired to come up with new pick now, let's just hope the rest of ppl don't pick that soon.

[hateraid]

Lol, I seem to be ruining alot of people's picks

[DatDudeD]

I am going to go ahead and pick some cleats and get it out of the way, it was rough because a lot of the more notable cleats have been taken. so my pick is

Adidas F50 Messi

http://soccerequipmentreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/f50-i-cyan.jpg

worn by arguably the best soccer player on earth. I am sure there are tons of players and kids who rock these because messi wears them so the impact is there, and there design is pretty nice also.

[Dasher]

For the running shoe category I select the shoe that ruled world for about nine months straddling the years 1998-99: The Saucony Jazz

http://www.sneakerobsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/saucony-originals-fall-2009-preview.jpg

This shoe was well made, cheap, and came in what seemed to be an unlimited amount of colorways.

[Black Joker]

I am going to go ahead and pick some cleats and get it out of the way, it was rough because a lot of the more notable cleats have been taken. so my pick is

Adidas F50 Messi

http://soccerequipmentreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/f50-i-cyan.jpg

worn by arguably the best soccer player on earth. I am sure there are tons of players and kids who rock these because messi wears them so the impact is there, and there design is pretty nice also.
well kind of worn by Messi. he actually wears a specially designed F30 because he hates the interchangeable studs in the F50s. but still a nice shoe, and with some of these football boots being picks, i still can't believe one hasn't been snatched up yet

[DatDudeD]

For the running shoe category I select the shoe that ruled world for about nine months straddling the years 1998-99: The Saucony Jazz

http://www.sneakerobsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/saucony-originals-fall-2009-preview.jpg

This shoe was well made, cheap, and came in what seemed to be an unlimited amount of colorways.

lol....damn dasher i remember those everybody had those at one point in time during high school. I might need to pick some more of those up. Great pick i completely forgot about those shoes

[Dasher]

lol....damn dasher i remember those everybody had those at one point in time during high school. I might need to pick some more of those up. Great pick i completely forgot about those shoesI did not get the memo that these were the hot shoes. The first day school in eight grade 4/5ths of the school showed up with a The Jazz's on. People went crazy with them because crazy shoe colors were the only way to stand out in a school system that wore uniforms.

[DatDudeD]

I did not get the memo that these were the hot shoes. The first day school in eight grade 4/5ths of the school showed up with a The Jazz's on. People went crazy with them because crazy shoe colors were the only way to stand out in a school system that wore uniforms.

yeah actually at my school it was gradual, i would see a couple people with them on and then every week i would see more people til damn near the whole school was wearing them. I never owned any in high school i was more into basketball shoes.

[hateraid]

Dasher breaking out the secret stash. That was on my shortlist as well.

[DatDudeD]

Dasher breaking out the secret stash. That was on my shortlist as well.

Damn hateraid, i thought i was a sneaker head until i met you.

[hateraid]

Hateraid Round 3 breakdown

1- BK33- Air Griffey
The only other player than Jordan to get a silouette out of Nike. Hard to argue against Griffey being the best player in the game at that time, definately the most marketable. Very rare a baseball player gets a signiture shoe

2- Inspired Lebowski- Nike Micheal Johnson edition spikes
What a time for track and field. Micheal Johnson was defiantely the only person on that track who could have pulled those off. He knew he was getting Gold. A historic shoe for sure.

3- Jizzo- Converse Weapons
This was the beginning of what spouted out the signature shoe phenomenon and in my opinion, the greatest signature shoe ever produced. It was a tribute to the greatest rivalry in NBA history. Magic vs. Bird. Choose your weapon.

4- Stroshow- Reebok Question
I was talking earlier about how the Penny's stayed competative to the other signature lines, but one ruled that era. It was the Questions. Everybody had to have these. This shoe was actually a tribute to the Jordan XI's which was AI's favorite shoe at the time. Reebok threw in the hexalite insole and was the first to do the toe cover on a baskeball shoe. Then began the marketing campaign. This shoe was more than just a shoe, it was also a cultural statement as well. A shoe that appealed to even the ghetto burbs in America as well. I have two pairs and by far the best basketball shoe I've ever played in.

5- Dasher- Adidas Touch
Adidas definately rule the Futball realm. I don't know much about these but you can't go wrong choosing an Adidas soccer shoe.

6- DatDude- New Balance m574
New Balance owns the running world. These shoes are made with quality and precision. If you walked and enjoyed it, this would be your brand. This particual style is versatile. The also branch into alot of colorways and even themes. They have the Sesame Street Series and a couple of comic charatcer shoes.

7- hateraid- Nike Shox BB4
Nike's second biggest innovation. What a great marketing campaign behind VC and the greatest dunk ever. Shox became more household under it's crosstraining counterpart, but can't deny how much impact Shox have on the shoe game.

8- ProfessorMurder- Puma Plele
Adidas may rule the soccer realm but Puma signed the biggest icon in thier sport. Even names like Maradona followed in his footsteps, literally.

9- Tian- Nike Kobe V
This is a very good shoe. I can probably say it's the lightest basketball show ever made. So many themed colorways: The Jokers, Batmans, Bruce Lees, Hornets, Great pick

Steal- Reebok Question

Could have gone later- ? I would say the Touch but my knowledge on the shoe wouldn't justify that pick

[DatDudeD]

yeah i have been trying to think of some sneakers for my upcoming picks.... i think i have a few tricks up my sleeve

[bk33]

2- Inspired Lebowski- Nike Micheal Johnson edition spikes
I thought about this one actually, but i wasn't sure if it'd count :oldlol:

3- Jizzo- Converse Weapons
a little ahead of my time but def a steal, i remember it making a comeback few years ago as well.

4- Stroshow- Reebok Question
one of my personal favourite too, one of those timeless designs, and like hateraid said, iverson has made a huge cultural impact and this shoe was there with him in the beginning, it was the cornrow, the tattoo, the swagger, the crossover, the question, the answer.

7- hateraid- Nike Shox BB4
I remembered when i first saw pics of it on the internet ":eek: shoes with springs!" and who could forget the BOING commercials with VC featuring Gary Payton

8- ProfessorMurder- Puma Plele
I know nothing about this shoes or soccer but goddamn it looks nice.

9- Tian- Nike Kobe V
Bruce Lee theme :eek:

[StroShow4]

Who's turn is it? I'm lost.

[StroShow4]

I think it's my turn.... I'm going with the AND1 Tai Chi.... Gotta get a different brand mixed in here, and I think this is AND1's best sneaker.

http://www.blogas.lt/uploads/IDniuz_nba-vince_carter_-_slam_dunk_3.jpg

http://www.nickengvall.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/and1-tai-chi-2009.jpg

[Jailblazers7]

I think i'll get another iconic shoe before I use my bag of tricks. This one fell of hard:

http://www.trainerstation.com/images/stan_smith_wblk_med.jpg

Great pick. My favorite adidas shoe ever and probably a top 5 ever for me.

[bk33]

damn stro, i was gonna pick that!

Vince in the 2000 SDC must've made a lot of money for AND1.

[hateraid]

Nice pick stro. Man your picks got that urban touch to it. Everything you've picked I've owned multiple pairs. I got 5 pairs of J XI's, 2 pairs of Questions, and 2 pairs of Tai Chi's.

[JtotheIzzo]

I better get myself a pair of joggers before it is too late, so with that in mind, I will select one of the doper more timeless ones out there, Nike's...

Air Stab

http://www.kicksonfire.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/04/concrete-cobalt-nike-air-stab-custom-3.JPG

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_3sl6tinTsrI/R6JFvguidxI/AAAAAAAAAPs/fzGBA6JUJBU/s400/Nike+WMNS+Air+Stab+st.+patty.jpg

[StroShow4]

^I forgot about that sneaker, that's a good pick.

[DatDudeD]

wow the draft has kinda slowed up today.... i think its stro shows pick ?

[JtotheIzzo]

Alright, it has been 12 hours since my pick, so Inspired Lebowski is Expired Lebowski. He can pick when he comes back, but right now...

BK33 its your pick!!!!!

I believe you have two...

[bk33]

aight I reallllly should pick another brand after using the first three on Nike's.

but I realllllly like this next Nike so I'm picking it anyways :oldlol:

Foamposite One (Foamposite Pro)
http://www.mashkulture.net/2007/01/27/penny_foamposite.jpg
http://www.bayareakicks.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/12/nike-foamposite-one-black-01.jpg
http://www.kicksonfire.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/foam_white_1.jpg
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a278/abernja/52013069.jpg

IMO an ever bigger technology innovation than the SHOX, I mean the shoe is one piece! It's really ahead of its time, 13 years after its introduction it still matches up with the technology filled shoes today in terms of performance. I just love how the shoe is put together, the outer shell, the inner bootie, the carbon fibre plate, full length zoom-air, even the chubby flat laces. Not to mention when Penny brought this out it was :eek: eek eek alien shoes!

[bk33]

Fila Grant Hill II
http://www.eukicks.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/fila-ninety-six-1.jpg
http://images.ssubzzero.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/orig/SOxK1AoKCs4AACyYAKo5/3.jpeg?et=h1OXRjEoYR7iR2eAJXIrUQ&nmid=0
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ctSZ7i_9w08/S4Xl1LvSBFI/AAAAAAAAAG8/JJUwGNTcUlQ/s320/fila-96-grant-hill-3.jpg
The shoes that made Fila once relevant in the hoops world.

you know how in the NBA forum people always talk about what if penny/grant hill never got hurt...etc
Where would Fila be now if Grant Hill never got hurt?

[hateraid]

Good 2 choices there my friend. Foamposites was my next pick, and I owned the GH96II's. It was the very first shoes I sprained my ankles in! I bought them when I bought my wifey the penny's.

[DatDudeD]

those are some nice picks bk i remember my buddy having some of those grant hills. I gotta step my game up with my next few picks

[JtotheIzzo]

I almost took the Foamposites when I went with the stabs. Nice pick.

And those Grant Hill ones were f*cking quality. I bought two pairs back in the day and balled int hem for like a year and a half straight. They were an amazing shoe to play in, super-comfortable and cool looking. Too bad Grant Hill flamed out, if he got to Kobe or LeBron levels (had he not got injured) those kicks would have been epic, and Fila, once the dopest outfitter, would have been live as f*ck.

So many good picks in this draft, f*cking loving it and definitely going shoe shopping this weekend, this draft has me amped up.

[JtotheIzzo]

Inspired Lebowski has till 11:36 am EST to make his two picks, after that I am up.

Gotta keep to our 12 hour clock, the Jizz runs a tight ship.

[InspiredLebowski]

Sorry about missing lat time. OK two picks? I've got hoops, spikes, and lifestyle covered. Two Nike/Jordan and one adidas. Let's see...

Air Jordan 6. I know the colorway doesn't matter but we all know the carmines were the best.
http://www.kicksonfire.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/03/air-jordan-vi-carmine-retro-1.jpg

AND

The Nike Waffle Trainer. As it says, they're often mistaken for the Cortez, but they aren't. As far as I know they were the first mass produced Nike shoe.

http://www.sneakerfiles.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/nike-waffle-trainer.jpg

[JtotheIzzo]

Although it is in direct competition with the Puma Clyde shoe that I already selected, it does help me score another label (I know have 4 different labels, one less than the mandatory 5 for this draft), it is a true icon in the footwear realm and it helps me put the BBoy and lifestyle category on full lockdown with two of the freshest kicks ever made.

I cannot let one of my all time favorites and an all around kick ass shoe fall any further in this draft. Just wouldn't be right.

So with all that in mind, I select, the classic, iconic, more colorways than a 64 pack of Crayolas can come up with, with designs in constant update mode, the one and only...

The Adidas Gazelle

http://www.soleredemption.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/adidas-gazelle-skate-2.jpg

http://www.eukicks.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/adidas-gazelle-2.jpg

http://mbtsale.info/images/nike4n/Adidas-Gazelle-2-Yellow-Green-Leather-Trainer-Rio-nJX5.jpg

http://www.kicksonfire.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/10/adidas-gazelle.jpg

[StroShow4]

For my running shoes I will take the Nike Air Max 90....

http://www.kicksonfire.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/10/nike-air-max-90.jpg

[hateraid]

I almost took the Foamposites when I went with the stabs. Nice pick.

And those Grant Hill ones were f*cking quality. I bought two pairs back in the day and balled int hem for like a year and a half straight. They were an amazing shoe to play in, super-comfortable and cool looking. Too bad Grant Hill flamed out, if he got to Kobe or LeBron levels (had he not got injured) those kicks would have been epic, and Fila, once the dopest outfitter, would have been live as f*ck.

So many good picks in this draft, f*cking loving it and definitely going shoe shopping this weekend, this draft has me amped up.

Me too. I'm lookin for a couple of oldies. Thanks for this Jizzo, my itch came back.

Lol, Stro, I know your style and I'm liking it. I had you pegged to pick those ones. You should have posted the Bacons or Steaks

[Dasher]

Dasher selects The West Coast Icon:

The Vans Slip-On

This shoe was made famous by skateboarders, surfers, BMX riders, Jeff Spicoli, and Bay Area rappers. I love these watermelon jawns, and would love to add them to my collection.

http://www.birdfight.com/blogfiles/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/m_538_vans_watermelon.jpg

[hateraid]

Dasher selects The West Coast Icon:

The Vans Slip-On

This shoe was made famous by skateboarders, surfers, BMX riders, Jeff Spicoli, and Bay Area rappers. I love these watermelon jawns, and would love to add them to my collection.

http://www.birdfight.com/blogfiles/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/m_538_vans_watermelon.jpg

Nice, way to think outside the box :applause:

[hateraid]

Dat dude is next. I got my pick lined up

[DatDudeD]

ok cool i will have my pick in a few gotta run to the store real quick... ok im back i am gonna go highend for this pick. Probably the best looking highend sneaker on the market. Im sure hateraid knows a thing or 2 about these. I especially like the high tops.

PRADA SNEAKERS

http://www.justcomeon.com/images/products/prada/prada-mens-high-top-shoes-2152044.jpg

[hateraid]

Dat dude- Man, way out the box, but nice pick.

[hateraid]

I was gonna shoe block stro because i got a feeling i can call his next pick, but with this one I'll go with my first real basketball shoe I ever owned:

The First Outdoor inspired, Spike Lee Endorsed, Tim Hardaway Wearin, Tinker Hatfield designed:

http://www.zapatillas.ws/lots/data/img_4a2b34843f918_21318.jpg

Trash Talk (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-sUMqOH1anc)

I Got Skeellz (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tmYP4J0Viww&feature=related)

[DatDudeD]

I was gonna shoe block stro because i got a feeling i can call his next pick, but with this one I'll go with my first real basketball shoe I ever owned:

The First Outdoor inspired, Spike Lee Endorsed, Tim Hardaway Wearin, Tinker Hatfield designed:

http://www.zapatillas.ws/lots/data/img_4a2b34843f918_21318.jpg

Trash Talk (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-sUMqOH1anc)

I Got Skeellz (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tmYP4J0Viww&feature=related)

I have 2 pairs of these right now, 1 in blue black and white and the other in just black and white. I love them, they are pretty heavy though but fresh as hell. my next pick is already lined up.

[hateraid]

I have 2 pairs of these right now, 1 in blue black and white and the other in just black and white. I love them, they are pretty heavy though but fresh as hell. my next pick is already lined up.

Yeah, I had 2 pairs of Air (hate)Raids. The first pair I bought my best buddy borrowed and cut the straps! I bought a second pair. Always wore it with my Malcolm X sweater

[InspiredLebowski]

This really coulda been a Nike only draft, the mid 90s was such an outstanding era for them. Tinker Hatfield and Eric Avar were in their primes.

[Jackass18]

I was gonna shoe block stro because i got a feeling i can call his next pick, but with this one I'll go with my first real basketball shoe I ever owned:

The First Outdoor inspired, Spike Lee Endorsed, Tim Hardaway Wearin, Tinker Hatfield designed:

http://www.zapatillas.ws/lots/data/img_4a2b34843f918_21318.jpg

Trash Talk (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-sUMqOH1anc)

I Got Skeellz (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tmYP4J0Viww&feature=related)

Nice pick, I was wondering when somebody was going to take them.

[tian820]

PF Flyers from one of the great sports movies. Can't believe I almost forgot about these :eek:

http://thisislavie.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/pf-flyer-1.jpg

And somehow I never owned a pair of these, but I'm going with the Answer IVs. When I was in grade school/junior high, it felt like everyone and their mom had a pair of these. Iverson crossed MJ in his original Questions, but I always thought these might have been the more iconic Iverson shoe and a better look.

http://www.alleniversonlive.com/wp-content/gallery/shoes/answer4/answer4d_large.jpg

[bk33]

http://www.alleniversonlive.com/wp-content/gallery/shoes/answer4/answer4d_large.jpg
easily my favourite answer out of all, loved the royal/white colorway too, loved the insole design as well.

[JtotheIzzo]

Professor Murder is on the clock till 10:56am EST and then at 10:57am EST Hateraid is on the clock.

[Jailblazers7]

My favorite AI moment is when he step over Ty Lue in those shoes.

Also, I just bought a pair of Clydes. :pimp:

I'm gonna have to watch myself or this thread might make me go out and spend all my money on new shoes.

[Brunch@Five]

my favorite basketball shoes not picked yet.

[tian820]

How can you pick PF Flyers and not post the legendary black version?

Picture I found wouldn't work and I wanted to try and pick quickly so maybe you'd get in your pick last night. Wasn't meant to be..

[hateraid]

I want to chose one of my all-time faves but i think I'm going for the block. I have 2 pairs of shoes I think stro migth pick. I'll take:

http://www.replica6.com/Maximages/89d21b90-e41b-474c-ae07-26939a7055b6.jpg

http://isnike.com/Maximages/4666b1de-3160-4572-8524-44ba99e8039f.jpg

The BAPE STA

http://www.kicks.cn/Article/UploadFiles/200805/20080512115849857.jpg

[StroShow4]

^I wasn't going to pick those. :lol

[hateraid]

^I wasn't going to pick those. :lol

D'oh!

I thought you were a textbook Niketalker.

Oh, well, I stand by my pick.
Bapestas were the hottest thing a couple of years ago.

[StroShow4]

Bump?

[hateraid]

DatDude, you're up bro.

[DatDudeD]

oh ok my bad i have been thinking about his for a while now and my next pick i am going to take........

NIKE HURACHES

http://www.kicksguide.com/images/Nike/huarache/huarache_rear2.jpg

I also HAD 2 pair of these , they are super light and stylish... i love them not sure if they were endorsed by any body.

[hateraid]

oh ok my bad i have been thinking about his for a while now and my next pick i am going to take........

NIKE HURACHES

http://www.kicksguide.com/images/Nike/huarache/huarache_rear2.jpg

I also HAD 2 pair of these , they are super light and stylish... i love them not sure if they were endorsed by any body.

Nice pick. That's the other shoe I thought Stro was going to pick.

[JtotheIzzo]

Dasher has till 12:22pm EST then Stro is on the clock.

[Dasher]

Dash Selects:

The Onitsuka Tiger Ultimate 81


Retro-active. Originally introduced in 1981, these technical runners are focused on heel stability and once-revolutionary light weight.

http://www.heelcandy.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/onitsuka-tiger-ultimate-81-sneaker.jpg

http://www.productwiki.com/upload/images/onitsuka_tiger_ultimate_81-600-600.jpg

[StroShow4]

I need another couple of brands, so I'm going to take the Adidas Mutombo...

http://c.complex.com/blogs/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/dikembe_sneakers.jpg

[hateraid]

I need another couple of brands, so I'm going to take the Adidas Mutombo...

http://c.complex.com/blogs/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/dikembe_sneakers.jpg
Well that threw me off

[JtotheIzzo]

My next pick is a totally selfish one. One of the coolest lowcut basketball shoes Nike has ever made, worn by those killer UNLV teams in the early nineties and a young Charles Barkley (though he is more famous for rocking the Air Alpha Force II). When they came out they were the shit, and a shoe I would totally love to get my hands on today.

One of my all time favorites...

Nike Air Alpha Force

http://only-sneakers.ru/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/nike-air-alpha-force.jpg

http://krossovki.net/images/stories/cross/nike/force/Nike_air_Alpha_Force.jpg

[hateraid]

Damn you izzo, bringing the itch back.

I was shopping for some new sweat clothes for my kid for school. While I was shopping I came across a pair of Huarache's on sale. I was contemplating, Isaac has some joggers in the closet, should I just get the shoes?

Then I was thinking, I'm an idiot, this is a no brainer, needs and wants are two different things. So I did what I had to do

And Damn, these Huarache's feel good on my feet!


J/J, I got the track suit for my son, but I really did contemplate

[StroShow4]

Well that threw me off

I always thought it was a badass shoe. :oldlol:

[JtotheIzzo]

Inspired is on the board till 12:38am EST and then its BK33's pick.

[bk33]

Damn you izzo, bringing the itch back.

I was shopping for some new sweat clothes for my kid for school. While I was shopping I came across a pair of Huarache's on sale. I was contemplating, Isaac has some joggers in the closet, should I just get the shoes?

Then I was thinking, I'm an idiot, this is a no brainer, needs and wants are two different things. So I did what I had to do

And Damn, these Huarache's feel good on my feet!


J/J, I got the track suit for my son, but I really did contemplate

at first i was like :roll: poor isaac

and then i was like :( poor isaac, and you're a bad father :no:

and then reading the white text i'm like :hammerhead:


Inspired is on the board till 12:38am EST and then its BK33's pick.
so...it's my turn now right? i live in the asia, just making sure i'm getting the time zones right.

[bk33]

Reebok Kamikaze II
http://truenoise.files.wordpress.com/2009/04/reebok-kamikaze-ii-tt-3.jpg
http://truenoise.files.wordpress.com/2009/04/reebok-kamikaze-ii-tt-4.jpg
http://nicekicks.com/images/reebok-kamikaze-ii-shawn-kemp-1.jpg
http://nicekicks.com/images/reebok-kamikaze-ii-shawn-kemp-2.jpg
remember when he was the STARTER for the All-star game


Adidas KB8
http://a1.hoopchina.com.cn/attachment/Mon_0902/49_482542_d8ba070db36e832.jpg
http://krossovki.net/images/stories/cross/adidas/signature/Adidas_Equipment_KB8.jpg
http://krossovki.net/images/stories/review/Adidas/KB8/kobe_dunk.jpg
http://images.ssubzzero.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/orig/SOxK1AoKCs4AACyYAKo11/6.jpeg
I'd take most of the Adidas Kobe's over the Nike Kobe's, and i miss the feet your wear concept.

[JtotheIzzo]

Lebowski is on the clock till 2:42pm EST then Jizzo is up.

[InspiredLebowski]

Go with the Converse Aero Jam, Larry Johnson's first signature shoe that brought us the Grandmama ad campaign phenomenon (that's a tough word to type).

http://nicekicks.com/images/converse-aero-jam-grandmama-tt-6.jpg

With React Juice!

[JtotheIzzo]

Go with the Converse Aero Jam, Larry Johnson's first signature shoe that brought us the Grandmama ad campaign phenomenon (that's a tough word to type).

http://nicekicks.com/images/converse-aero-jam-grandmama-tt-6.jpg

With React Juice!

I think you got another pick (as you missed your pick last round).

[InspiredLebowski]

The Reebok Classic

http://www.sneakerfiles.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/reebok-classic-nylon.jpg
http://www.mita-sneakers.co.jp/base/img/bn_reebok_classic_cleanpack.jpg

First released in 87, they were sort of Reebok's AF1 competitor there for a bit in the early 90s with all the colorways.

[JtotheIzzo]

Gotta take a cleat before it is too late. With that in mind, I will ratchet up the controversy here a bit and select a model from a line that Nike ended dumping in the Ocean by the container full after the dog fighting news broke.

Still a hot shoe nonetheless.

Nike Vick III Shark Football Cleat

http://imgs.inkfrog.com/pix/jurassicfeetxxl/313410_013.jpg

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/31z2ATdbXmL._AA300_.jpg


just a mellow dude at the end of the day...

http://static.sportressofblogitude.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/michael-vick-this-is.jpg

[StroShow4]

^Goddammit that was my cleat.... and I have no backup plan.

[StroShow4]

I'm going to get creative and take it back to my skateboarding days by choosing the Es Koston 1...

http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kpo62o4AAx1qa2vomo1_400.jpg

http://esskateboarding.com/content/posts/kostonwarmgrey.jpg


If you've ever been into skatebording you know this shoe... if you've never been a skater, well, this shoe was the sh!t.

[Dasher]

http://www.hypebeast.com/image/2008/12/la-gear-2008-fw-collection-4.jpg
LA Gear-LA Tech-Light Gear

[Dasher]

LOL someone negged me for scooping The Lights first. I actually considered taking them in the 1st round.

[DatDudeD]

wow that was fast i havent even considered my next pick yet...lol

Im going with the BO JACKSONS

http://images.sneakernews.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/trainer_sc_bo_jackson_blk_5.jpg

[hateraid]

http://www.hypebeast.com/image/2008/12/la-gear-2008-fw-collection-4.jpg
LA Gear-LA Tech-Light Gear

Damn, I was gonna take an LA Gear next. Not that one, but since ther luster is taken out I'm doing another pair

[hateraid]

I'm posting from the berry in toronto right now so I'll make my pick without pic. Rep for the one who throws up the pic for me

I'm gonna take the first shoe to ever be signatured a player without an actual contract. The shoe we all associate my man Dr.J to:

Converse Pro leathers


I'm out right now to check Toronto night life. Gonna go to a spot called jack aston.

[Dasher]

http://images.sneakernews.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/05/converse-pro-leather-1976-04.jpg