The Stormtrooper Shelltoe Date.

Bob Daktari and I head out on a shoe date to hunt down the first in a series of the Adidas Originals Star Wars collection – Stormtrooper Shelltoes!  All the geeky details are here: Star Wars tips on the laces, stormtrooper mask imprint, the Star Wars logo engraved into the back, not to mention clear soles that reveal a stormtrooper design. (Sidenote: check out this Stormtrooper inspired artwork)

Check out the experience here, which blasts a giant Adidas logo directly into your area – no matter where on earth you are – then gives you a preview of the collection being released over January – March 2010.  The full collection can also be viewed at the Star Wars site.

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I was so high.

At the end of 2009, I was set to see Josh Wink perform twice within 3 weeks. The excitement levels were high. Tickets to Summanights in Sydney for New Years Eve had been arranged along with flights and accommodation. A few days away with great friends, overseas, warm weather and dancing to my favourite DJ in the world (with a minimum 3 hour set!) seemed like a pretty damn good way to say goodbye to the “noughties” (especially the last 2 years) and bring in the new decade.

Unfortunately the dreaded “house curse” set in. We arrived at the venue (Home) around 12.30am and was surprised to see a queue for a ticketed event. A small police crew were around, and to cut a long story short, everyone waiting outside was eventually told to clear the area. AU$130 per ticket, plus flights and accommodation… Thanks to the Australian Authorities/Club owners for making us waste time and money, flying to your country and ruining the entire trip. Were you not expecting people to party on new years eve? Idiots. (more…)

Adidas Grun.

Adidas Originals has gone all eco on us and presents the Grün collection that aims to better the environment by efficiently utilizing the natural resources of this world. With three guiding elements of “Made From”, “Recycled” and “Reground”, adidas Grün offers a range of products, including classic silhouettes like the Forum basketball sneaker and the ZX 500 runner, all made from recycled and natural materials.

See more at the Adidas site or Sneaker Freaker.