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Desserts

What can I say, that sweet tooth is REAL! Below, you will find some of the sweetest shoes ever made and no need to preheat the oven. No Bake, No Mess, No Clean-up after – – Better than the desserts on NAILED IT! How can you go wrong?

Entrees

Hungry anyone? Let’s eat. We started with apps, moved to breakfast/brunch. Next up the main course. Saucony is definitely winning in this category. Which ones are your favorites?

Next up dessert

Juneteenth – June 19,1865

You guessed it, there is a sneaker for that! Let me start with learning a little more about Juneteenth before jumping right into footwear.

On this day in 1865, in the wonderful city of Galveston, TX, Major General Gordon Granger issued General Notice #3 (basically enforcing the Emancipation Proclamation that was placed into law two and half years prior). Jan 1, 1980, Texas was the first state to make Juneteenth holiday. It only took another 40ish more years to make it a Federal holiday but at least that time has come. (I’m interested to see what the Dakota and Hawaii are thinking)

I appreciate Nike for closing their stores (on a Saturday) for allowing their employees to celebrate. I am sure you are asking (at least you should be asking yourself)- What is a proper Juneteenth celebration? Believe or not: Strawberry Soda (or a red drink of some kind) and a barbeque. Let’s add some education and self reflection in there.

Now let’s get to the shoes. If you are interested please see the link below. Let me know your thoughts – leave a comment! I’m excited to hear what you think about the shoes:)

Juneteenth sneakers: Etsy or Tatize

Learning about Juneteenth: PBS CNN History Juneteenth Flag Wikipedia

The Most Important Meal of the Day – Breakfast

Breakfast is the first meal that eaten after waking up from a slumber. So don’t sleep on these Breakfast inspired shoes!

Breakfast

YES, A WOMAN DID THAT….

Women designers have made an impact on sneaker in a BIG way. Many people do not know the extent of that impact. Well, here is snapshot of women shoe designers and their creations.

Shaq Attaq

New Balance 327

Nike Vapor Waffle

Nike Air Force I Jester

Nike Air Mag

Nike Air Swoopes

What do you have a taste for? mmmmmm that is Delicious!

Who would have thought food themed shoes would be a thing. It is definitely a THING. Let me get started with some sides. My question to you is what would you pair your sides with?

SIDES

Aloha

These Dunks drop on April 23 in the SNKRS app. All you need is a Hawaiian print shirt, a Lei, maybe a grass shirt, a fruity drink and a beach. Sounds like a vacation in a shoe 🙂

There are some surprises with this shoe: the first layer of material is designed to tear away over time to reveal a different pattern, the tongue has a small pocket, the insoles have a illustration volcanoes and the official state bird and last bit not least alternative laces are provided.

And ‘A’ ole palikir (you’re welcome)

Lil Nas X – Why?

I struggle with even posting something about this because I have no desire to give life to this but I’m having a Drake moment- Yes, I am in my feelings. Personally, I think I am still in shock. If you haven’t heard, Lil Nas X collaborated with MSCHF to sell 666 pairs of Nike Air Max 97 with a drop of human blood in them. The shoes went on sale for $1018.00 on March 29, 2021. The shoe is known as the satan shoe.

Nike quickly put out a statement that said they have nothing to do with this development and sale of the black and red 97s with a pentagram and Luke 10:18 printed on them. Nike is suing the rapper (I hope MSCHF is included in the lawsuit).

Personally, I am shocked that someone(s) put enough thought into this idea to bring it to market. I am shocked at the manufacturer that made this possible, the collaboration, and the 666 people that purchased this shoe. (They apparently sold out in under a minute). We are still in a pandemic and the exchange of anyone’s bodily fluid that you do not know is extremely frightening to me. I decided not to post a picture of the shoe but here are the links to where you can see the shoes.

I really have questions BUT do I really want the answers? I don’t know. I really do not have the words.

Update: 4/1 – A temporary restraining order was issue against MSCHF and Lil Nas X from completing any additional order of the shoe. Lil Nas X comments “i haven’t been upset until today, i feel like it’s f—ed up they have so much power they can get shoes cancelled” – Really, IT’S NIKE’S DESIGN! Again, What do you expect?

MSCHF also release a Jesus Shoe. They were released in 2019. The soles of the shoe had Holy Water from the Jordan River. (You can walk on water) The Jesus shoe was also an Air Max 97. The shoe was outfitted with a crucifix, a notation from Bible verse Matthew 18:25 and drops of red ink symbolizing the blood of Christ. The price $3000. At least MSCHF is equal opportunity.

Links to the articles:

https://www.cnn.com/style/article/lil-nas-x-mschf-satan-nike-shoes/index.html

https://www.foxbusiness.com/sports/nike-sues-mschf-for-copyright-infringement-over-satan-shoes-collaboration-with-rapper-lil-nas-x

https://www.esquire.com/entertainment/music/a35966473/lil-nas-x-apology-montero-satan-blood-sneakers-controversy-explained/

https://nypost.com/2021/04/02/lil-nas-x-reacts-to-ruling-in-nike-satan-shoes-lawsuit/

https://www.businessinsider.com/nike-jesus-sneakers-filled-with-holy-water-2019-10

AIR MAX DAY: March 26, 2021

Air Max is turning 28! As I mentioned before the Air Max 1 was the shoe that start my love of sneakers. Now, we celebrate all day!

History: Air Max is a running shoe. The original release date year was 1987. They were the first shoes with visible air pockets. Below, you will get a chance to see how Air Max’s have change throughout the years.

These iconic shoes changed the sneaker game. They have stood the test of time. From the silhouette to the color palette, you can’t go wrong. I love the fact that Nike allows you to customize the specific shoes.

Super hard to make this selection but here are my favorites in this order (based on look and comfort):

Air Max 1
Air Max Zero
Air Max 90 and 95
Air Max 97 and Air Max Plus
VaporMax and Air Max Flyknit
Air Max 270 and 720

What is a Classic Sneaker?

Classic sneakers are those staples in closets that no matter what year it is they never go out of style even though they may not be as popular. Classics also have an nostalgic impact. In my opinion, everyone needs at least one of these pair in their closet because the go with just about everything: from jeans and a T-Shirt to a cute sun dress (from flowy to maxi).

I remember when I (all by myself) purchased my pair of air max 90s (they make an appearance on the list below). It was a sunny day, in the spring and I was at South Square Mall in Durham, NC (today a Target and Sam’s Club live on that land). I walked into Foot Action, I was greeted by Earlie. Earlie was the manager at Foot Action and we quickly bonded over the love for shoes. Earlie was my shoe enabler throughout my college years . I remember all the good times I had in those shoes.

Now lets get started with the classics – not in a particular order. (All shoes are shown in white)