Nike CJ81 Trainer Max

 

A toast to the new NFL season!

What's good people? I know you're still reeling after my XI Breds post from last week, but I gotta hit you with something current! Since the NFL season has officially started, wanted this post to be something football related. Presenting to you, the Calvin Johnson "CJ" 81 Trainer Max!! Now these I fell in love with the first time I saw them online. Not sure if you know this by now, but I'm a sucker for a fusion shoe, which means they have elements of old school/new school to them. Even though they are jam packed with features, they are actually a super light weight shoe ideal for cross-training. The metallic cobalt finish glimmers in the sun, but don't let them fool you these shoes were made for work. Responsive bottoms and a velcro lock down strap, these shoes form to your feet and don't weigh you down. Favorite features would be the metallic finish, ocean blue ice bottoms, and the wonderful patterns and textures woven into this shoe. Definitely an interesting piece that I don't think really caught on, but any shoe head can appreciate the architecture. Check out the pics below and let me know what you think! Always open to comments/feedback.

 

Notice all the textures and colors woven into the shoe.

What's a signature shoe without a signature?

Ice bottoms as blue as the ocean.

The reflective metallic paint finish shimmers in the sun!

Ode to Calvin Johnson, one of the best in the game

As the title of the shoe indicates, this is Calvin Johnson's signature shoe. CJ81 has been rocking it the last few years, averaging over 1,300 yards a season and hauling in 66 touchdowns over the course of his 7 year career. Standing at 6'5" with a 6-foot-10 wingspan and 43 inch vertical, this guy was made for destroying double teams in the red zone. Please see some pics of him below in his shoe doing work. 

Diddy doing a Nike commercial for the CJ81s.

Even though this is the spiked version, you get the idea.

Nike's ad for the CJ81s.

Sporting the Elite TD version, which is for the field (slightly different colorway)

Making plays.

Air Jordan XI Retro "Breds"

 

The greatest sports shoe of all time is here!

Yo, I told you I'd have something special for you this week! Quite possibly the greatest and most counterfeited shoe of all time, I present to you the Air Jordan XI Retro "Breds"! I've wanted these shoes since I was in high school; looking up at the price tags ($115) back in the day, and feeling I wasn't cool enough to wear such an iconic pair. As the years flew by, my hunger for these shoes grew...I saw them in magazines, million of pictures of them over the internet, and seemed like every cool person had a pair except me. The day finally came in 2013 when I was able to cop a pair to call my own. Quite possibly my favorite shoe in my collection, the Breds deliver everything you could ever want in a shoe; very comfortable, the exquisite patent leather enveloping the shoe, and who can forget the red ice frosting the bottoms of these lovely jewels? This pair represents not only the Air Jordan brand, but is Michael's signature icon and will be forever linked with his legacy as the Greatest Basketball Player of All Time. With so much history behind this pair, it's also one of the most stylish basketball shoes to date. A timeless pair which deserves a ton of notoriety, and demands respect wherever it goes. Every collector's dream is to own this pair, and your collection will never be complete until you have one in your repertoire. Please enjoy the pics below.
 

The patent leather is so shiny it's almost blinding!

 

Check out the red ice bottoms.

Stitched jumpman logo = classic.

"23".

 

 

They also match perfectly with my D. Rose jersey.

Taking you back to know your roots...

The XIs Breds originally made their debut during the 1995-1996 season during MJ's first championship of his second three-peat during his career. His stats during that year were 30.4 PPG, 6.6 rebounds, and 4.3 assists per game. He also went on to win the league MVP, All-Star Game MVP, Finals MVP, All-NBA 1st Team honors, and All-Defensive 1st Team honors. Do I dare say it was the shoes? The Bulls also went on to their historic 72-10 season, and won the NBA championship against the Seattle Supersonics in 6 games. Arguably one of MJ's most legendary years on the court, check out the pics below to see him in action with the XI Bred colorways on.

Doing work.

Giving Shaq the business.

Reverse on the entire New York Knicks.

 Floor general even on the bench.

Lockdown D on the The Glove during the 1996 finals.

Picture perfect jumper.

Clear for takeoff.

MJ breaking down after capturing his 4th title in 1996 against Seattle.

MJ emotional after winning his 4th championship on Father's Day, 3 years after the death of his father. Respect, heart, and above all family. Picture on right is MJ and his dad after he won his first championship in 1991.

Nike Air Max 90 Jacquard "Gold Hypervenom" Edition

A classic is brought back, and even better than ever!!

Hi fellow shoeheads! I'd like to introduce the Nike Air Max 90 Jacquard "Gold Hypervenoms". I've been getting alot of complements lately from random people I've been running into on the streets, and so I figured I should share it on the blog. Picked these up this year (2014), which were inspired by the World Cup. I have to say, the Air Max 90 was a favorite shoe of mine back in high school, and when I first laid eyes on the Jacquards, I knew I had to have them! They almost have a high-end fashion look to them; the immaculate gold trim, the updated woven texture of the shoe (versus leather), and the striking patterns definitely makes people look twice when you walk by. They fit on my feet like a glove, and for the first time ever I don't even have to tie these shoes to wear them since they fit so well. Check out the pics below!

The upper woven fabric gives the shoes a stylish twist.

Gold-plated and blinged out!

Gold everythanggg.

Multiple patterns give the shoe depth and versatility.

Next week's post will be bringing back a classic...

I hope you all are enjoying these posts. Next week, I have something special for you. I will be bringing back an all-time classic that everyone can appreciate. Stay tuned and keep on coming back for my weekly posts. K-dizzle out!