Bucky Larson Born to Be A Star Light Up shoes Like a Rapper

Fri, 09 Sep 2011 20:30:00 +0000

Words probably cannot explain this movie. Either going to be really really bad or extremely funny..no way its in the middle. Checkout Bucky wearing some light up shoes around 15 seconds.

Back to the Future Nikes Air Mag video of Marty McFly's Closet

Thu, 08 Sep 2011 00:10:00 +0000

Last year the patent of pretty much the Nike Air Mag as seen in the Back to the Future II movie was found online via Google Patents, comeplete with Nike legend Tinker Hatfield's name along side. Just today the Internetz got word of Nike having a secret invite only announcement tomorrow (c'mon where is my invite?) with a lot of hints from the BTTF trilogy. Now a few hours later we have this video of Marty McFly's closet from the Doc Emmett Brown's own YouTube channel created today. Do you think this is real? My bet is yes. But will we have to wait until 2015 for Nike to release them?

Oh and good luck getting a pair if that is how they are storing them.

Checkout the video here:

Video of a bunch of Nike Air Mag's from McFly's closet?

via TheHundreds.com

Light Up Shoe Orders put on Hold for Month of September

Fri, 02 Sep 2011 04:50:00 +0000

For the purpose of fulfilling all current orders all Evolved Footwear custom light up shoes will not be available to order during the month of September. I apologize for any inconvenience this may cause anyone looking to purchase EF light up shoes at this time. EF Orbs are still available to light up any shoes with laces HERE and look out for two new colors later this month.

New Pickup: JLab Audio J4 & BOQARI Q1 Headphones

Mon, 25 Jul 2011 02:42:00 +0000

Some of the best advice I've gotten recently was to buy some quality headphones and stop wasting money every 6 months on the $7.99 pair from Best Buy. Time had come to pick up a new pair but randomly online I began a convorsation with someone that works for a small headphone and accessory company called JLab Audio. I guess small is still pretty big considering they do sales in the millions(that would make EF tiny)..small compared to their competiton is probably a better example. Long story short he liked what I do with EF and asked if I wanted to test a couple of their styles. Why yes, yes I would!

You could read me the most impressive spec sheet and I'll have no idea what you were talking about when it comes to stuff like this...as long as it sounds good..what more do I need? I ended up with one flashy pair in blue/yellow called the JBuds J4 and then slightly more subtle..but next level up, BOQARI Q1. I'd say the Q1 is my favorite of the two just because they look so classy black on silver and since they are a step up I can kinda tell a bit more quality in the sound. The instructions on these said to "burn them in." I hadn't ever even heard of "burning in" headphones to break them in, so I let them play for a day straight and it does make a difference.

I can say these will probably be the only headphones I need over the next few years. Great sound from each, I'm not muscially inclined so I couldn't tell you what really makes these better...other than they sound damn good and I'm pretty sure they'll sound that way for quite some time. Occaisionally I like to turn up the volume to 100(thats what they make hearing aids for) and with each pair zero sound was distorted. Both also came in a nice carry case and about 7 different earbud cushions that lets you choose the best fit..which is good cause we all know iPod buds never stay in. Looks like the J4 will be my beater as the "workout/running" pair while the Q1 gets pampered.

JLab has about 9 styles total in lots of colors and all really afforable. Checkout their website here: www.JLabAudio.com

Macklemore x Ryan Lewis "WINGS" Official Music Video

Sun, 24 Jul 2011 02:01:00 +0000

If you've had some form of interest in shoes, especially Air Jordans then you probably can see part of your childhood in this music video for the song titled "WINGS" by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis. Emcee Macklemore looks back on his life as a kid starstruck by Air Jordan, his shoes and Nike's commercials, a perspective millions of kids had growing up, myself included. Without giving away the story completely it is easily concluded that those millions of shoes are just one thing. If you have yet to watch this video do so now...then keep reading.

This videos recreation of a few Spike Lee Nike commercials and settings brings us back to when we first saw them ourselves. In conclusion though we are reminded, as people that really like shoes, something we forget....that one thing is they are just a pair of shoes. Not worth more than you paid or some other branded product driven person is willing to pay. There is nothing wrong with buying every pair you can, wearing them or letting them sit in your closet...but as a whole this "sneaker community" should take this video as a message and not let "the shoes" control their being or stand for who they are. Because in the end we will care way more about the product than the shoe companies ever cares about us.

Not so much "Is it the Shoes?" more like it is just shoes.

Checkout more on the making of the video from Director Zia Mohajerjasbi @ LoveAndShoeStrings.com

"White Technicolor" Nike Dunk

Wed, 20 Jul 2011 22:12:00 +0000

One word: BRIGHT!

Bright as <insert expletive here>. This same light setup was used on the "Revel" Nike Dunk, but because the sole is a translucent "ice" rubber the lights give off a maximum amount of glow. This base Nike Dunk shoe is already a very limited release so these will only be available for a short time. Check them out in the shop here: Nike Dunk White Technicolor

Custom Nike Air Max 90 "Pink Cheetah"

Sun, 19 Jun 2011 22:33:00 +0000

Sometimes simpler is better. With an already all black and pink pair of shoes I could have easily screwed up a design or stuck to something uncomplicated. Sticking to those two colors I painted a quick cheetah print to give a couple ladies the opportunity for a custom pair of shoes from Evolved Footwear. Only two pairs were made. You can buy them in the store here: EF "Pink Cheetah" Air Max 90

Illuminated Reebok Zig Tech Shoes

Wed, 15 Jun 2011 17:36:00 +0000

Not everyone likes the usual shoes I so often customize so accommodations have to be met. With this last order I took a pair that I've never seen customized in any form by anyone: Reebok Zig Techs. Despite how comfortable these shoes are I'm not much of a fan though I like the effect they have with my light up treatment. Expect to see more work on these Reebok Zig Techs in the future.

Cool Brand: Fur Face Boy T-Shirts

Sun, 12 Jun 2011 16:19:00 +0000

Weird is cool. Aside from shoes I like weird or just funny t-shirts. I also obsess trying to find and hear of other peoples business stories: how they got started, what they did to over come stuff, how they sold some $0.25 piece of plastic for $75 1 million times or just how they enjoy their life by living out their passion. So weird shirts + cool business story = my attention. Sometime in 2009 I came across the site: FurFaceBoy.com. Hilarious name for a t-shirt brand and the logo was one of those kids with the mysterious hair all over his body disease always on the front of the grocery store checkout flyers(the infamous one with weird stories escapes me right now, leave a comment if you know it). Right away added to my favorites list of clothing and blogs to follow.

Fast foward to this month I finally bought a FurFaceBoy t-shirt after nearly 2 years of following his blog. I could go on but I'll stop from boring you. Seriously if you ARE bored read his blog from 2009 to now, it is like a book. Genuine story of how someone has and is still working his way to make something out of his passion and creativity. Also a great example if you are thinking you want to create your own line of shirts or some kind of creative product. Don't copy him, just do what he has done....believed in himself. I can't agree more with this quote from his About page:

"I’m one to believe that as a kid, we all have a special talent / skill…a love for something. Whether it’s art, science, music, sports, cooking, writing, philosophy, mathematics, business, or whatever…it’s just a matter of constantly developing that love while ignoring everyone who doubts and makes fun of it.

Fur Face Boy is the brand for that kid that’s still in all of us, who grew up yet never let go of their love."

Truth. He even took time to look at my site and write a personal note. Just because of that he's got a customer for life.

The shirt is the "FFB A.B.A." It's kinda like an inside personal joke to me too because I worked for an A.B.A. team back in '09 and it was just horrible how it all turned out. If someone says "A.B.A."....I'd stay away! Grab your own or check out the rest of his FFB Series 5 shirts here: FurFaceBoy Online Shop

Light Up Air Force Ones Now Available

Tue, 07 Jun 2011 17:13:00 +0000

After lots of requests for a light up Nike Air Force 1 I have added some to the online shop. Availble in both Mens and Womens sizes all white AF1 lows with red lights that flash as you walk. If you are looking for other colors of shoes, lights, or light up effects send an email to: evolvedfootwear[at]comcast[dot]net.

Click here to buy: Light Up Air Force Ones

mewithoutYou Skateboarding and Guitar Playing Nike Dunks

Sat, 04 Jun 2011 20:39:00 +0000

Sharing these custom Nike Dunk lows is long overdue. Creating pairs like this are one of the best things about shoe customizing. Being able to create something for someone that truly cares about what you do makes the work more rewarding. Corey, the customer of these wanted his own custom sneakers as soon as he saw the pair I made for his brother in-law. Two and a half years later he finally had them.

Our final design is a true one of one based off of three of Corey's main interests: skateboarding, playing guitar, and his favorite band MeWithoutYou and a few abstract paintings and designs he liked. With his choosen color scheme of red, blue, and white I was hesitant a bit but I think throwing in some black and multiple shades of blue broke them up from their usual cliche. The end result Corey was more than happy and that makes painting pairs like this one of my favorite things to do.

This first shot was from when Corey got his senior photos taken by a great photographer here in Kansas City: Amanda Eaton Photography

Nike Sportswear Bespoke Nike Air Force 1s by SneakHype.com

Wed, 01 Jun 2011 03:02:00 +0000

Seriously name a better color combo then black and neon green? Of course I'm biased but this combo makes a damn good colorway especially on sneakers, so I'm in love with these Bespoke AF1s by my friends at SneakHype.com. Back in February the guys went to New York for an appointment with Nike Sportswear at 21 Mercer and this low top AF1 with some black scaled leather and neon green Swooshes, tongues, sole and contrast stitching are the result. In all the Bespoke AF1s the past few years this is the first time I've seen a pair with this level of detail in the logo tongue tags and dubrets. They actually are reminiscent of one of my first ever customs that were an all black AF1 high with a painted green Swoosh circa 2003.

Checkout all the photos here at SneakHype.com

Nike Air Max LTD with Color Changing Lights

Tue, 31 May 2011 02:05:00 +0000

Now available in the SHOP for custom order are these Nike Air Max LTD with the slow color changing lights. With the full heel air bubble the effect these give off is really unique. Oh AND really frickn' bright.

Color options are all white or all black and MENS sizes 6 to 15. To order a pair with additional customization, other colors or womens sizes email: evolvedfootwear[at]comcast[dot]net

Click here to buy!

Nike Sneaker Water Color Paintings by Lou Pimentel

Sat, 28 May 2011 19:30:00 +0000

How many sneaker paintings have you seen? Tons I'm sure because I've seen quite a few myself but these water color paintings of classic Nikes by Lou Pimentel could be my favorite. He has only made 3 different shoes at this point and definitely needs to give some others a shot, I'd love to see a pair of AJ IIs in his perspective. Check them out at his blog linked below or buy the prints in his store. Let him know you'd like to see some others too.

Checkout the other sneakers at his blog. Buy the prints at his shop. Follow him on Twitter @LouPimentel.

Infrared Nike Air Max 90s

NiceKicks.com Interview with Shoezeum creator Jordy Geller

Mon, 23 May 2011 16:16:00 +0000

It is time. Time to make this blog a blog. if you read some of my archives you'd see a majority of my posts just showcase a new shoe I created with an occasional post about a trip or something related to my brand. I'm going to give a bit more insight into my interests, things I find cool and more about my processes from here on out. I doubt I could find a better video to kick off this resurgence then the one below.

If you are into shoes at any level and have yet to hear about the Shoezeum by Jordan Geller watch this video put together by NiceKicks.com. The online sneaker world is connected in so many ways and familiar stories. Over the years I purchased numerous kicks off eBay from Jordan Geller that I eventually customized and sold all over the planet. Him sharing his story in this video of how he got started selling shoes sounds so similar to mine. Finding out about eBay, finding some shoes cheap and selling them online for more and repeating the process. Taking it to the next level by finding places with old stock, sales, discounts, or going out of business. I could not agree more with his thoughts on understanding what you love, finding a niche and turning it into your career.

Click the image to watch the video: