Wednesday, April 29, 2015

Exclusive Sneaker Heat of the Week!!!!!!!

Hey Sneakerheads,

I'm back with some exclusive sneaker Heat. This week is a HUGE weekend for the sneaker industry with a few bigtime names releasing jaw dropping colorways. Kevin Durant, Lebron James, and Kobe Bryant all unveil their FLIGHT PACk series, Reebok is making a major comeback with more pumps, and Jordan Brand is continuing its normal dominance with the release of the Midnight Navy retro 5 release. Listen more on my Podcast for sneaker updates.

KD 7 Flight Retail 150$ ( Classic Charcoal, Dove Gre, light university Red)

Kobe X Flight Retail 180$ (Teal, Black and citrus)
Jordan Retro 5 Midnight Navy retail 190$
 
Reebok Geo ZPump retail 110$
 

 I hope you guys loved the podcast video feel free to leave comments below. If you are thinking about trying these sneakers out in your local gym or weightroom check out http://jtmeyer1.blogspot.com/ he will give you great tips on staying healthy and the proper way to train. Until next time sneakerheads.

Monday, April 27, 2015

Ways to keep your sneakers clean for DIRT CHEAP!!!

Hey Sneakerheads,


This week you guys are for a real treat. Not only do you finally get to see the man behind the Sneaker Paradise Blog, you will also recieive MUST HAVE tips to always keep your sneakers clean. The best part about this post is the fact that you will learn how to properly clean your shoes for DIRT CHEAP using only a few household items.

Materials Needed:

1. Old toothbrush (2)
2. Pinch of Tide Detergent
3. Any Dish Soap
4. 2 cups of hot water
5. Towel you dont mind getting dirty
6. Dirty Shoes of course!!

Directions:

1. Take your old soft tooth brush and dip it in the warm water.
2. Get your shoes nice and wet with the toothbrush before using any soap.
3. Add pinch of Tide, and Dish soap to the warm water and stir until bubbles form.
4. Remove Shoe Strings
5. Take brush and clean repeatedly until your liking.
6. Use towel to wipe off soap, and WALAAH!!!

Here's the video of the dirty pair of sneakers I decided to clean, hope this helps.
 
I hope all you sneakerheads enjoyed this post, and will use this video to clean your sneakers for DIRT CHEAP!! If you're looking for more tips to clean sneakers using household items check out http://www.complex.com/sneakers/2013/05/10-tips-for-cleaning-your-sneakers/#/midsole they have some amazing ideas. Feel free to share this video or comment below until next time.
 


 

Wednesday, April 22, 2015

How to spot FAKE air Jordans!!

Hey Sneakerheads,

This post is strictly for my fellow sneaker freaks who love to purchase Air Jordan's. I think this is by far my most IMPORTANT post so LISTEN UP!! I have friends who were recently tricked in to spending big bucks for these expensive Air Jordans that were indeed FAKE! I think this post is necessary so I can help you guys from making the same mistake of purchasing fake sneakers.

Fake sneakers (mostly Air Jordan's) have become such a huge market especially overseas where  they are indeed made. It used to be very easy to spot knock off sneakers, But today the replicas look better put together than the real ones, and custom sneakers are making it even harder to tell. Lucky for you guys i'm here to save you! Here are some vital tips to spot fake sneakers.

Step 1: Go to Nike.com or footlocker to research the official colorway of Air Jordans, If you don't see your colorway on the Nike site it's most likely fake. Note Occasionally there are special edition colorways for celebrities but only they would get their hands on them, and even those are on Nike's site.

Nike has NEVER partnered with Spongebob sorry kids these are FAKE!!

These are also FAKE this colorway was never released!

Step 2. Look for suspicious Jordan logo. Compare the jumpman to the authentic pair, fake Jordan's have uneven or lumpy jumpman logo.


Step 3. Air Jordan Selling prices. These are the top of the line most expensive sneakers, DON'T expect to get any Jordan for under 150$ I know its tempting thinking you are getting a deal but trust me your not.

Step 4. Avoid buying Overseas. A lot of their sneakers are listed as custom or sample, these are indeed fake. If you buy from Ebay seller check their authenticity on Better Business Bureau to make sure they are a legit seller.



Step 5. Check the Style ID number. In every Air Jordan there is a serial number in the tongue, you can type this number on your computer and the picture of your shoe style should pop up.  If they don't match they are FAKE!!!


I really hope you guys liked this post, I am here to educate you guys on how to avoid being scammed for fake shoes. If you guys want anymore tips to spot fake sneakers please leave a comment below!!

Thursday, April 16, 2015

Can Como Customkicks be the next big thing??

Hey Sneakerheads,
 
I'm back like I never left, and boy are you guys in for a real treat. I know we all have come to a point where we had to throw away a pair of our favorite sneakers because they were old and beat up, plus there was no way of saving them. Now you don't have to do that because Como Custom Kicks can make them look brand new again. THATS RIGHT NEW!!!
 
 Como Custom Kicks is a company specializing in providing shoe lovers with amazing custom footwear. Como Custom Kicks is located in Columbia Missouri, and is run by upcoming artist who want to make a difference in peoples lives through art. Como Custom Kicks takes your shoe in any condition and refurbishes it for a low price! You can even send a brand new pair of sneakers to get customized to your individual liking.

This is a great local company that started from the bottom to become a very successful sneaker shop for exclusive customs, and they take pride in making your shoes exactly to your liking showing off your individuality. I personally think as a TRUE SNEAKERHEAD you should check them out if you are a local resident or even If you are from out of town they ship anywhere in the United States. Their Instagram page is Como_Customs follow them for special discounts available and drawings to win a free custom sneaker of your choice. Here's some pics to show some of their work done.



 

I bet all you guys are kicking yourself in the foot right now thinking about all the old shoes you let go to waste, but dont worry thanks to me you know that COMO CUSTOM KICKS can save your shoes for a low price! I hope you guys enjoyed this weeks blog post next week I will tell you how properly clean your sneakers. STAY TUNED!!

Wednesday, April 8, 2015

Trend Setting Thursday's !!!

Hey Sneakerheads,

I'm back with some REAL SNEAKER HEAT!! I hope you all enjoyed last weeks post about learning how to wear sneakers to work, that's only if you DIDN'T GET FIRED (just kidding). This week you will see how the Who's who of sports, music, and entertainment used their sneaker spotlight.
Big Sean wearing the adidas Originals Superstar
Big Sean rocking a fresh pair of Adidas Originals Superstar.

Finally giving the adidas Yeezy 750 Boost a run for its money, the Air Jordan 10 tied Kanye West's collaboration for Celebrity Sneaker of the Week. Not usually among the MOST POPULAR Jordans, the 10 has enjoyed a strong year behind the Lady Liberty, Bulls Over Broadway and Double Nickel releases. Lets see which celebrity wore them this week!
Ludacris wearing the 'Chicago' Air Jordan X 10Allyson Felix wearing the 'Lady Liberty' Air Jordan X 10
Rapper/Actor Ludacris wore the Jordan 10 Double Nickle, Olympian Allyson Felix wore Lady Liberty Jordan 10.

LeBron James brings back old SNEAKERHEAT rocking one of his very first sneakers, Melo lounges in his Concord Jordan 11's, while Justin Bieber shows why Kanye West Yeezy 750 Boost are one of the hottest sneakers out.
LeBron James wearing the 'Stewie' Nike LeBron VI 6
Shoe; Lebron James 6 Stewie
Carmelo Anthony wearing the 'Concord' Air Jordan XI 11
Carmelo Anthony with original Jordan Concord 11's
Justin Bieber wearing the adidas Yeezy 750 Boost
Justin Bieber wearing Yeezy 750 Boost by Kanye West

These were the hottest sneakers, and trends of the week. Feel free to comment below and tell me who wore your favorite sneaker and rocked them the best. Until next time SNEAKERHEADS!!!

Thursday, April 2, 2015

How to wear sneakers to work and NOT GET FIRED!!!

Hey Sneakerheads,

A lot of people with an interest in menswear also have an appreciation for sneakers. In more recent times, the two worlds have collided together and it's not uncommon to see a pair of athletic sneakers get paired with more tailored looks. But wearing sneakers with a suit on a daily basis, which means sporting this look to work, is easier said than done. Not only because it's not the most simplistic style to master, but a lot of workplaces have restrictions, liberal or literal, on what can be worn.
There are ways to get past this redicululous rule, it just takes a bit of know how. There are dressier-looking sneakers and ways to make an outfit better match up with a pair of footwear that's more at home on the tennis court, but to make it a seamless process, here's How to Wear Sneakers to Work, and NOT GET FIRED!!!.

I know you guys are really excited to leave your dress shoes at home, but first you must know the rules of the trade. Consider the work environment! More and more jobs are shifting to business casual or no-dress-code environments. For those on the latter end of the spectrum, it means that sneakers are an everyday option and there are no restrictions placed on footwear choices. Everyone else needs to play by the rules or figure out a way to a more comfortable option in their daily uniforms. To keep it safe, it's always best to play by the rules and find out ways to break them once you're sure that sneakers are okay to wear at work. Those in the financial field might be forced to wear hard bottom shoes at every junction of their 9-5s, but other places of employment also might frown upon those lacing up a pair of Jordan retros to complete their daily routines. The most important part of anyone's day at work should be doing work, so make sure that sneakers will fly before it becomes necessary to find another job.

Next rule is Think about the impression your sneakers are making! If you have a big meeting with a coporate sponsor it wouldn't be wise to wear your highlighter foamposites, but there is a middle ground. Nike Tennis Classics, adidas Stan Smiths, and Common Projects Achilles are appropriate to wear with work attire and they won't look as awkward as the latest signature basketball sneaker when coupled with a pair of chinos or trousers. When putting on one of these options, it still says, "Hey, I know what's up and I'm confident," but it also notes that someone cares about their job and the perception that others formulate about them. Consider it the best of both worlds.

Last rule is Your outfit is just important as your sneakers! Figure out how everything works together and it will open the door for more opportunities to wear something other than bench made shoes everyday.  If the sneakers are loose and untied and the pants don't fit well, of course the higher-ups are going to think it's a sloppy look. But if the pants fit OK and they're worn with a plain Oxford shirt popping out with a nice bow tie, then your adidas might go unnoticed as everyone else is wincing around in their flat-soled dress shoes. Here's a few of the looks...
sneakers and suits



I hope you guys enjoyed this post, just remember it's not what you wear its how you wear it! Dont be afraid to test the waters, let your sneakers do the talking for you. Feel free to comment below.

Tuesday, March 31, 2015

Celebrity Sneaker Watch

Hey Sneakerheads,

It seems like forever since the last time I made a blog post, however I still have the HIGHLY ANTICIPATED HEAT you guys are looking for! Don't worry this week I have great post that you guys will enjoy especially this post about what exclusive sneakers some of your favorite celebrity entertainers wore over the weekend.

No surprise the Adidas Yeezy 750 Boost (Kanye West Sneaker)  was once again the Celebrity Sneaker of the Week. Rappers The Game, Tyga and Big Sean were all spotted in the shoe, while Kanye West has been getting comfortable in the 350 low-top version. Trinidad James still has Christmas on the mind sporting the limited edition Lebrons , while entertainer Fabolous is feeling like an All-Star with his one of a kind sneakers. Check out what the rest of your favorite entertainer's wore!!
Fabolous wearing the 'Fame' Teyana Taylor x Ewing 33 Hi

Shoe: Teyana Taylor x Ewing 33 Hi (FABOLOUS)
The Game wearing the adidas Yeezy 750 Boost
Shoe: Adidas Yeezy 750 Boost (THE GAME)

Kanye West wearing the adidas Yeezy 350 Boost
Shoe: Adidas Yeezy 350 Boost (Kayne West)
Big Sean wearing the adidas Yeezy 750 Boost
Shoe: Adidas Yeezy 750 Boost (BIG SEAN)
Riff Raff wearing the 'Bleached Denim' Nike Air Command Force
Shoe: Nike Air Command Force 'Bleached Denim' (RIFF RAFF)
Nate Robinson wearing Custom Air Jordan IV 4
Shoe: Air Jordan 4 Custom (NATE ROBINSON)
Tahiry wearing the 'Mercurial' Nike Air Max 1
Shoe: Nike Air Max 1 'Mercurial' (Tahiry)
Trinidad James wearing the 'Christmas' Nike LeBron VIII 8 V/2
Shoe: Nike LeBron 8 V/2 'Christmas' (Trinidad James)
Victor Cruz wearing the 'Red October' Nike Air Yeezy II 2
Shoe: Nike Air Yeezy 2 'Red October' (Victor Cruz)

I hope you guys enjoyed this weeks blog post! Which celeb is a step above the others this week? Let me know who rocked the best pair below.

Wednesday, March 18, 2015

Throwback Thursday Sneaker Edition

Hey Sneakerheads,

I knew you guys could wait to see the HEAT, I would bring after last weeks post! Well the moment you've been waiting for has FINALLY arrived. This week I have two ICONIC moments that happened on this very date March 19th that would change the sneaker game FOREVER!!

March 19, 1995

Michael Jordan has his first game out of his 17 month retirement from the NBA against the Indiana Pacers in front of a soldout crowd at Market Square Arena. Jordan finished with 19 points in 43 minutes, and the Bulls loss in overtime 103-96. The game was televised on NBC and had 35 million viewers making it the most watched regular season game in NBA history. Jordan wore number 45 this game and wore the CHICAGO BULLS 10's that ironically are releasing again later this month.



March 19, 1997

A promising rookie from Georgetown University by the name of Allen Iverson, made a name for himself and start to an iconic career by doing the UNTHINKABLE!! Allen Iverson was known for his killer crossover, however NO-ONE ever did it to the greatest NBA player ever Michael Jordan until now. Iverson finished with 37 points and put the rest of the world on notice for years to come. He played in arguably one of the greatest Reebok sneakers Ever!! The Reebok Questions are still a hot sneaker in today's sneaker game, and remains a top three seller for Reebok of all time due 100%
to this guy.




I hope you guys enjoyed this post. Next week, I will bring some new sneaker heat your way soon, feel free to comment below and tell me If you remember these defining moments.

Wednesday, March 11, 2015

New Hot Releases of The Week!

Hey Sneakerheads,

This week I came with some SNEAKER HEAT!!! As It's my duty to keep you in touch with your trendy side, I have some sneakers to look out for in stores this week. These sneakers will touch base with just about EVERYONE!!!!

AIR JORDAN XX STEALTH 

Originally released in 2005, the shoe features a black patent leather base, nubuck straps, red lining and stealth grey on the heel and outsole. These are set to release March 14, with a retail price of $220 so make sure you save up. These are a MUST HAVE!!!



REEBOK ZPUMP FUSION (WOMENS)
Reebok has revisited their Pump Technology to give us a brand new custom fit experience. The all-new ZPump Fusion puts the future of the brand on full display in the form of what looks to be one of their best new releases yet. This workout shoe is not only comfortable, but very trendy. No wonder it's back by popular demand, and only retailed at $110. WOW THAT'S a steal!!



NIKE AIR MAX 1 PATCH
The Air Max 1 “Patch” comes with 22 patches celebrating the shoe’s history.
The sneaker itself has been upgraded, and is set to release March 12. The upper is premium canvas, with polyester overlays on the tongue and heel. There is also a no-sew mudguard.
The “Patch” comes in three colours: black, tan, and green. The color schemes are solid, with different shades substituting other colors. There’s an American flag sewn on the insole, along with the colors & patches, there might be a bit of military influence going on. This is a simple, yet trendy shoe that will be popular especially with military families. Retail price will be $160.




 
 
AIR JORDAN 7 RETRO (GIRLS)
 
 
ATTENTION LADIES!!  This primarily white shoe has just the right amount of Pink, Black and
Green to make this shoe stand out. It's a shoe that can be worn almost ANYWHERE! You can wear
these to the mall, you can look great working out in them, you can even play some pickup games with your friends. This is the perfect shoe to TURN HEADS!! Retail only $140
 

 

Wednesday, March 4, 2015

Most Expensive Basketball Shoes of All Time!

Hey Sneakerheads,

This is my first blog post and I am very eager to keep you guys updated with the hottest sneakers in the game. These are the basketball shoes that only a few can afford, without giving up an arm and a leg. Ironically, they will probably never be worn either. But these are shoes that aren’t rated on their performance potential, but on the historical significance that they represent. I chose the 5 most popular basketball sneakers to show you how exclusive and rare these are. Hope you Enjoy!!

5. Galaxy Foamposite price 2500


4. Bred Jordan Retro 11 price 2800


3. Adidas Golden KB8 Selection price 3000


Became famous by Kobe Bryant during his 3peat with the Lakers

2. Nike Air Mags price 12,000 (only 20 pair made)


Became famous by actor Michael J. Fox in Back to the Future!

1. Air Jordan Retro 1 price 25,000

The great Michael Jordan first official sneaker, the NBA banned the shoe because didnt meet dress code requirements. Every game he played in these he was fined 5000 dollars.

I hope you guys enjoyed the first post feel free comment below.