For my latest shoe review, I take a look at the adidas Performance Men’s Adizero Ubersonic 2. For those looking for a tennis shoe that is lightweight and designed for quickness and stability, the shoe is crafted with Adidas SPRINTFRAME chassis for stability and for Read More …
I tend to wear a few shoe brands and when it comes to Sneakers, my closet is primarily Adidas-driven. When I was in Tokyo, I visited the Adidas Originals store in Roppongi and I was literally in Adidas heaven! I had to check out the Read More …
I have been on the look out for industrial work shoes that are solidly built. Durable boots that have no easy separation from the shoe and its sole and where stitching is well done. But shoes that are stylish and would match the pants I Read More …
Denali is the highest mountain peak in North America and located in Alaska. It is also the name of an independent retail store along with Trailblazer in Southern New England. Stores that cater to outdoor brands such as The North Face, Timberland, Keen, Merrell, Astral, Read More …
In 1974, the sportswear company Hi-Tec Sports was founded by Frank Van Wezel in England before relocating to Amsterdam, Netherlands. While his love for squash and tennis would lead to Wezel’s involvement in the sports shoe industry and introducing the first specialist squash shoe, the Read More …
I’ve been looking for a lightweight hiking shoe to bring with me when I travel overseas and although I would like another waterproof boot, I have one already and the reason why I’m not bringing it along is that it’s quite heavy and wasn’t the Read More …
Two years ago, I wrote about how thrilled I was to get my white and blue Adidas Stan Smith pair of shoes. But many people have asked me… “Are you going to by the classic version with the white and green?”. In the past…I was Read More …
When it comes to trail shoes, I have been using New Balance. With the last one being the MT510BS, this time around I had the chance to get a pair of New Balance Fresh Foam Gobi Trail’s. Featuring a 6mm drop, according to New Balance, Read More …
In 1898, the company known as “Saucony” was founded in Kutztown, Pennsylvania, on the high banks of Saucony Creek. The company’s current logo refers to Saucony Creek’s constant flow with the boulders lining in it’s creek bed. In 1960, the company was bought by Hyde Read More …
In 1898, the company known as “Saucony” was founded in Kutztown, Pennsylvania, on the high banks of Saucony Creek. The company’s current logo refers to Saucony Creek’s constant flow with the boulders lining in it’s creek bed. In 1960, the company was bought by Hyde Read More …
As I have been hearing so much talk from friends about visiting Montana de Oro State Park in Los Osos, California…I figured that I better get some water shoes before I head out there. While I still have my surfing booties, because there are jagged Read More …
I’m often asked by friends if Ralph Lauren Polo canvasshoes are worth getting over Converse-related canvas shoes or canvas shoes by other brands and if it’s worth getting because they are made in China. Well, unless you purchase a canvas shoe made with Italian leather Read More …
In America, we are used to seeing shoe stores such as Foot Locker, Famous Footwear, Finish Line, etc. In Japan, possibly one of the most popular shoe stores to find throughout Japan, especially in Tokyo, in the mega trendy special ward of Shibuya, and that Read More …
Back in 1949, Kihachiro Onitsuka created Onitsuka Co., Ltd. Onitsuka manufactured basketball shoes in Kobe, Hyoga prefecture and would created various Olympics style shoes from the 50’s through ’70s. But it’s his Mexico 66 design (first introduced during the pre-olympic trials for the 1968 Olympic Read More …
There was a time when I would to go to Japan and select dress shoes and socks, until I realize that stairs in Japan have quickly become my arch-rival. From carrying your multiple luggage, your travel bag/backpack and when going to the subway or train, Read More …
The Shimano SH-XC30 SPD Mountain Bike shoes have been my main shoe to use for commutes or for riding. While I do have Shimano road shoes, I tend to do a lot of riding through the city and not in areas where there are straight Read More …
I have posted about my bias towards LACOSTE apparel. For the longest time, I have been a fan of the French clothing company which was originally founded back in 1933. Best known as the company that was created by tennis player Jean Rene Lacoste a.k.a. Read More …