Pickup VII...

It's been a while since we've hit you with some pickups and some sneaker content but hopefully that will change soon. The boys over @ e n t e r s p a c e have been uber busy this past few months. Stay tuned for some exciting news and posts in the near future on some of the projects on the go!

Here's a recap of some of the more recent pickups that I've made. As you're all aware, JB released a plethora of sneakers these past few months. Once model in particular and the first to be released from the "For the Love of the Game" series, the Air Jordan VII Retro (White / Midnight Navy / True Red) was my most recent purchase. If you've been going on the sneaker blogs you already know that this particular model is retroed after the Air Jordan VII's MJ wore while winning the gold with "The Dream Team" in Barcelona. This particular model which is retroed after the 2004 version (the OG pair in 1992 sported a different colour scheme and boot design) features three significant variations from the other retros.

First, the colour of the navy accents on the soles is a more distinct blue colour whereas the 2004 and 1992 versions sport a darker if not blackish colour on the sole. Second, the placement of the "9" on the heel is similar to the 1992 version. The 2004 model had the "9" placement on a different angle. Third is the addition of the "FTLOTG" embroidery on the side heel of the shoe.

All in all this sneaker looks great and sports the same JB quality of recent retros. Shouts to Justin down @ C-apsule (Toronto) for hooking that up.

The second pair that I got were a gift and they were the "Nike Air BW Gen II (Netherlands)" from the "True Colors" series. I featured this sneaker in my Top 10 Sneakers of 2010 so you know I had to get these. These sneakers were not released in Toronto so I was fortunate to grab my pair online off the 'bay. I highly recommend these sneakers if you're looking for an ideal summer shoe that can break necks while maintaining comfort!

Source via: C-apsule


BONUS: How do these pickups play into "The Challenge", here's an update:

1. Adidas ZX Boat - "Yoda" (Adidas)
2. Air Jordan I Retro KO Hi (Jordan Brand)
3. Nike Air Foamposite One - "Eggplants" (Nike Basketball)
4. Air Jordan VII Retro (FTLOTG) - White / Midnight Navy / True Red(Jordan Brand
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P i c k U p s : P A R T V (WC edition)

The boys here at Enterspace are big fans of the beautiful game (footy) so what better way to show that then to showcase some of the new footy boots Nike has recently released. Nike has a tendency to introduce new models and colourways running up to a World Cup and why would this World Cup be any different? The first pair are the Total90 Laser IIIs. The Laser IIs were my boot of choice but with the outdoor season right around the corner, I've decided to upgrade. If the IIIs don't work out I'll have no problems going back to the IIs as I absolutely love them, but for now, they'll be my back ups. These are the first colourway released for the Laser IIIs but two other colourways have since been seen. I have to admit, when I first saw the Electric Green / Red / Black boot on the feet of Wayne Rooney and Fernando Torres, I was not a fan. But oh how they've grown on me. The selling points of the Lasers are (1) greater precision at high velocity created by five pods that create a uniform contact point that creates a smoother surface for even pressure distribution. (2) Enhanced accuracy created by the advanced shape-correcting memory foam which provides a smooth and more consistent surface to enhance accuracy when shooting. And (3) Increased friction which creates more swerve. The raised TPU fins on the medial side of the boot deliver increased friction on ball contact to ensure more swerve.

The next boot up are the Mercurial Vapor VIs. The Vapor VI maintains the popular lace cover from the Vapor IV and Vs and the hollowed out studs decrease weight but maintain structural integrity. The re-designed Vapor Traction pattern lets you dig in and change direction in a split second. The single layer Teijin microfiber upper conforms to your foot’s shape providing solid support and natural comfort. The glass composite tuned chassis provides a lightweight platform, allowing players to stay closer to the ground and traction elements. And the forefoot grip zone adds extra toe-off power for those first critical steps. I would say these boots are for strikers but I have seen some defenders dawn these bad boys. Needless to say, these aren't mine but belong to a friend of mine (who is a striker). As are third and final pair, the Superfly IIs. The Superfly II features a new, unique adaptive traction system designed for explosive acceleration. The Superfly IIs also includes a re-engineered upper for enhanced fit and ball control for fast feet while Nike say the vibrant ultra-violet color boosts visibility on the pitch. Nike designers created an adaptive stud that can extend and retract by up to 3mm, based on ground conditions and pressure exerted by the player. Directionally positioned blades maximize cutting and allow for quick changes of direction, while secondary toe traction provides added toe-off power for those first critical steps. The result is a boot that enables greater speed in all directions. These boots are also bloody light.

P i c k U p s : P A R T IV

Easter long weekend has been great, weather is bumpin and we get an extra day for our weekend. Today is only Sat and we still have a whole day left!

Considering that it was gonna be killer weather and a long weekend, I linked up with my boy and decided to roam the streets of downtown T.O. We hit up some patios and snapped up some pics of the city while making a stop @ Livestock. As usual, Livestock was bumpin on the weekend and they happened to have re-up on their AJKOs. As you may have recalled, JB dropped these gems last week and they were snatched up quick both online and within the city. During my visit to Livestock I grabbed my pair and am happy to say that these kicks do not disappoint. If you're into the classics and appreciate a nice lookin pair of J's, these are a must. With the recent Jordans being released, I haven't been very impressed as they're becoming more and more corny in terms of design and colourway. The AJKOs keep it old school and really make you appreciate the iconic silhouette that these shoes have. The guys @ Livestock told me that their re-up from Thursday is drying up quick so make sure you hit them up soon to secure your pair. With that being said I've added a second pair to my 6 via "The Challenge"

Peep the pics and judge for yourself if these were 6 worthy!



BONUS: Update on the "The Challenge"

1. Adidas ZX Boat - "Yoda" (Adidas)
2. Air Jordan I Retro KO Hi (Jordan Brand)
3. Air Jordan XI Retro - "Concords" (Jordan Brand)
4. Air Jordan VI Retro - "White\Varsity-Red" (Jordan Brand)
5. Air Jordan XIII Retro - "White\Varsity-Red" (Jordan Brand)
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P i c k U p s : P A R T III

In this edition of Pick Ups, we bring you an eclectic range of kicks. First up are the OG colourway of the AM1s. The AM1s are one of my favourite sneakers so when Nike released the OG colourway last year, it was only a matter of time before I jumped on them. I didn't get them when they released, but better late than never. Next up is a pair of boots, the Ransom x Adidas Summit boots in brown. Being from Toronto, it gets pretty cold and snowy. Thankfully this winter hasn't been that bad, but it seems like winter is coming late. And what better way to trek through the snow and slush than in a pair of boots from a local brand (support your local brands!). The third, and probably best pick in this edition are the Copper Foamposites. I was lucky enough to grab these from Nike.com on the drop date. They were definitely worth the hype but I must say, they do not pop as much as I had thought. Still gonna cop the Eggplants though...

k o n i c h i w a...

Greetings from across the world!

If you've been following the blog you already know that I've been recently traveling through Asia on a 2 week trip to Hong Kong and Tokyo. Asia is one of the largest markets for sneakers, maybe even larger than that of the American market. I'm currently bloggin from hotel room in Akasaka, Tokyo and let me tell you that having been in Tokyo for only 2.5 days has been an experience of a lifetime. During my first leg of my trip in Hong Kong, I visited the infamous "Sneaker Street" located on Fah Yeun street in Mong Kok. I last visited this spot back in October '08 and was able to see quite a bit of kicks in the shops that line this street. This year I was able to see some stuff like the Spacejams ('09 Release) as well as the Air Jordan 1 Silver Anniversary edition in the stores. Unfortunately I wasn't able to snag a pair of the Air Jordan VI Motorsports @ the Nike Basketball store and wasn't too happy bout that. As a result, I didn't cop anything in HK this year in terms of sneakers but I will be back for a couple more days before I return to the Great White North.

Enough bout my trip to HK, the real experience has been in Tokyo which to me is the mecca of sneakers! I visited a number of spots during the course of the last 2.5 days and was pretty impressed with the number of stores and quality found in the Harajuku district of Tokyo. Most shops I found were located at Meiji-jingumae Station and there was some serious heat in these stores. A couple of standouts were Atmos, Kicks Lab and Kinetics. While scurrying around the small streets within Jingumae (4), I came across some smaller shops with some nice heat like the AF1 "Black Albums", Dunk SB "TIFFS" as well as your standard Yeezys. One thing I did notice was a common trend among most Japanese sneakerheads, they really like their Jordan 1's and let me tell you they fetch a good penny here! During my first visit to Harajuku, I snagged myself a pair of the AM95 "Neons" (Ltd. Edition) from Atmos. Nike recently released a new version of the AM95s for the European and Asian markets dubbed the Ltd. Editions which was meant to be a better rendition of the OG's than the model we saw released back in '08 in the North American market. On my way out of Harajuku I passed through a shop called Kicks Lab which in my opinion is the Japanese version of Flight Club. They've got some serious heat but enter at your own risk as their prices are so high they'd make you vomit. Case in point, I saw a pair of the AJ VI Motorsports and Spizikes (AJIV Colourway) going for 27800 Yen (approx. 365 CAD) respectively. Needless to say I wanted the Motorsports but NOT at the price lol. Finally as we exited Harajuku, I noticed a sneaker spot called Kinetics which had flyers up advertising the release of the AJ VI Motorsports for 21000 Yen (approx. 265 CAD) on 02/11/10. I talked to the store clerk who told me that they'd be opened on 02/11 at 10am so I made plans to be there to make sure that I didn't miss out again.

Today I woke up bright and early to make sure that I wouldn't miss out on these joints so I woke up and headed over to Kinetics round 9:30 am thinking that there might be a line up but there wasn't. I waited there till bout 10am when the guy at the shop told me that they'd be open at 12pm instead today. Since you know I hate to lose out on things, I stayed in the same spot for another 2 hours to ensure my pair. As a result, I was outside in the cold waiting for bout 2.5 hours for the shop to open. No one ever ended up coming to the line which was pretty surprising considering how tough these bad boys are to find at a reasonable price. After my campout for the VI's, I headed over to Kichijoji which is a smaller suburb outside of central Tokyo. This spot is known for their sneaker shops and I was on a mission to go and hit up two spots in particular; K-Skit and PX- Megastore which are both located at Kichijoji Station on Inokashira Dori street. I hit up PX-Megastore first to check out the prices as it's known to have better prices for the stuff they have (check out Tokyo Mike's article on both stores @ theshoegame.com). I found some stuff but nothing I really wanted so I headed over to K-Skit. K-Skit is one heck of a store, it's got crazy stock and some serious heat. If you check out their site @ k-skit.com, you'll see some stuff that looks pretty decent for the price, but what I noticed was that somethings are too good to be true. Most of the items there are in beater status mode. I mean for what you're getting its not bad but like most ppl, I don't really want kicks that are too beat. I went there with the intention of copping two pairs of AJ IV retros from '99 but only ended up leaving with one pair that were new but with some cracking and clouding due to age. I mean they set me back 18690 Yen (approx. 232 CAD) but they are brand new and have that Nike Air on the back...

Another day, another dollar...

P i c k U p s: P A R T II ...

With Fatz post from earlier this week regarding pick ups, I thought I'd share some pickups I had while in Cali...

Although I was in L.A., I didn't end up copping that many pairs of kicks. Here are my pick ups from late 2009 which consists of the Nike 1/2 Cents in the San Antonio colourway and the Air Jordan XII (White/Varisty-Red) retro. In my opinion this colourway of the Air Jordan XII was one of the best retros to be released this year with the obvious exception of the Space Jam. The build quality is on point and another main reason why these are so sick and I think are the second best Jordan retro to come out this year, they've NEVER been retroed since their initial release back in 1997!

Jordan Brand, thank you!

P i c k U p s : P A R T I

Welcome to the inaugural Pick Ups post. In these posts, we will be showcasing some of the kicks we recently.....well....picked up. This isn't about bragging or boasting about your collection, but about reminding our readers about what's out there. Whether we pick up recent drops, beaters, vintage kicks or anything in between, you can bet we'll blog about it. On to my recent pick ups.

Three of my recent pick ups just happen to be Jordans. Self admittedly, I'm not what most consider a Jordan-head, but I definitely appreciate them; I to XIs in particualr. I copped the Nylon Sapphire Is in April and the True Blues in the summer. Those were my first two Js. But recently, I was able to scoop up some pretty classic Js, including the 2001 Black Cement IIIs...with the NIKE AIR on the back. They weren't deadstock but very close. I've rocked them a few times and they've definitely caused some sore necks.

At the same time I picked up the IIIs, I picked up the black/metallic silver Vs. Those are DS and I'm very hesitant to rock them. Being winter, it's making my decision to not wear them pretty easy, but I'll probably have a tough decision to make come May or June. Last week, I copped the Fire Red Vs (not the CDP version). Got em on eBay for 80 (plus shipping) so I think that's a pretty decent deal for VVVNDS.

I don't know how much Maxcak will be contributing to these posts considering he's limiting his pick ups. But hit us up in the comments section and let us know some of your recent pick ups.