Sneaker Pimps on the History Channel

Sneaker Pimps was recently on the History Channel for one of their shows called The Works hosted by Daniel H. Wilson. The original air date for this episode was August 7th, 2008. The show is on every Thursday night and repeats again the following morning at 2am. You can learn more about The Works by clicking here. On their website they have a few facts about sneakers in the Did You Know? section. h/t to Rock Paper Scissors

The Works : Sneakers Aired on Thursday August 07 10:00 PM and Friday August 08 02:00 AM
Why are sneakers so essential to modern life? Host Daniel H. Wilson will uncover the story of a multi-billion dollar global industry that inspires music, movies and has its own subculture. Some scientists even believe sneakers may represent the next step in human evolution!

Gems Deadstock Shoe Sale August 5th - 7th

RECEIVE 20% off TODAY
RECEIVE 25% off WEDNESDAY
RECEIVE 30% off THURSDAY

Gems Sneaker Shop
615 Western Ave.
Seattle, WA 98104
206/624-GEMS (4367)

Chris Olson Art Exhibit Opening @ Triple

Check out art from Chris Olson at Triple in Ballard during the Ballard Art Walk tomorrow, on Saturday, July 12th from 6-9pm. Olson's work will be on display thru July 31st. DJ Slimrock on the decks dosing out the goodness.

TRIPLE shoes.life.style
5227 Ballard Ave
Seattle, WA 98122
206/789-8212

The DunkXchange on Karmaloop

Nike Hyperdunk: Back to the Future McFly

Shoes inspired by Back to the Future II that Marty McFly rocks have hit the internets. You too can own a pair by goin up on eBay and shellin out at the least 10 stacks! spotted on Gizmodo

Only 350 pairs of these Nike Hyperdunks have been produced, with the color of the Nike shoes that Marty McFly wears in Back to the Future II, with a glow in the dark soles. Apparently people were camping out for 24 hours to get these in Santa Mónica, so you can be sure that they will be big collector items.

Rock Paper Scissors Grand Opening this Saturday

The moves been made and the store reopens this Saturday at a new location and space. Click here for more info!

Rock Paper Scissors
1318 East Pike Street
Seattle, WA 98122
206/322-2305

U-N-I @ Seattle DunkXchange

Last weekend the Seattle leg of DunkXchange touched down at Chop Suey. Pictured above is U-N-I who took to the stage at the event. DJ Hyphen of KUBE 93 Sunday Night Sound Session was on the decks during this performance. My dude Hyphen sent over video footage of U-N-I's set that you can catch below. A medley of of tracks that includes Love Supreme, Let Me Be, Castlevania, Beautiful Day, and K.R.E.A.M. In addition, you can check out more pictures on the Jeepney blog by clicking here. Enjoy!

Rock Paper Scissors Grand Opening

RPS Life has shutdown for a minute as they look to prepare for their grand opening. No longer are they on Olive Way. According to their MySpace, Saturday, June 7th is when they re-open up shop across the street from Chop Suey. What you see above are some New Era fitted's and from what I know, they'll have the red and black colorway in stock and for sale.

UPDATE: There'll be 30 of each colorway. spotted on Rock Paper Sneakers

Rock Paper Scissors
1318 East Pike Street
Seattle, WA 98122
206/322-2305

Seattle DunkXchange

I've been seeing the flyer for the Seattle DunkXchange for the past week or so. Unfortunately, I noticed two things; one for a spelling error and there was no date for the event. So, I hit up TJ over at CPTL for the details and he sent over the final flyer on the left with all the necessary info and fixed spelling. Disregard the old flyer on the right. It all goes down next Saturday at Chop Suey between 1pm - 6pm. It's an all ages event and $10 gains you entrance to this showcase of kicks and entertainment from Jeru the Damaja and U-N-I.

Chop Suey
1325 East Madison
Seattle, WA 98122
206/324-8000

Rock Paper Scissors Moving Sale

The sale starts today and runs thru June 1st. Click on the flyer to enlarge for all the details.

We're getting ready to move to the new shop location! To celebrate, we're having a moving sale starting this Saturday, May 17 at 11am. We're marking everything down 30% off (excluding new releases and select items). The following weekend, May 24, we'll mark down prices again, 40-75% off, lasting to June 1, our last day in the current spot. We recommend you come early for the best selection

SUREEL Moving Sale Starts TODAY!

I wonder if this includes items on their website. If not, you can make your way up to Kirkland where they're currently located. Come May 1st they'll be moving to 15 Lake St, next door to the Lake Street Grill in an amazing new space. So, do yourself a favor and help them help you buy purchasing their current stock of goods so that they have room for the new inventory coming in for the grand opening. Details on that to come later.

We are starting our MOVING SALE today!! Tons of Mens and Womens Denim, Hoodies, Shoes, Tees, Jackets and Shorts 50% off!! We have tons of new product coming in for the Grand Opening and all this product must go!! We have never done a SALE this big.. you will not be disapointed!!

Sureel
9 Lakeshore Plaza
Kirkland, WA 98033
425/576-1213

DOPE SPOT: Calling ALL Fashion Designers, Artists & Musicians!

Ezra (aka NorthCzar), the owner of the Boiler Room recording studios in Seattle and member of Dimmak/Oldominion is opening a fashion/art/music/shoe/tattoo store on Capitol Hill within the next 6 months and is seeking submissions from local artists/designers for placement in the store. Dope Spot will have some of the freshest brands from around the world (including locals like Grind & Hustle and Dope Style Clothing, and custom apparel by Peekaboo Monster and other local graffiti luminaries). Dope Spot will also sell "quality controlled" local music of all genres, and "band merch" from our more stylish local bands/groups/artists... so bands should feel free to submit your music/apparel as well...

If you (or someone you know) has something that belongs in Dope Spot; write to Ezra at: SeattleBoilerRoom [at] gmail [dot] com

Here's a partial list of what they'll carry:

Men's & women's apparel

Shoes

Art

Accessories

Hats

Custom Skateboards
Custom jewelry (as pictured above)

Select LOCAL music/band merch

Select books/comics

In-store custom printing

Custom vinyl cutting

Tattoos

So Very Fresh - Souls: Puma Seattle City Shoe

Capitol 1524 now Rock Paper Scissors (RPS Life)?

Looks like the new group of owners who took over Capitol 1524 back in October of 2007 will be renaming the store Rock Paper Scissors. Only speculation, but a good guess based on the following. The current web address, rpslife.com, forwards to the stores blog. So, I'm pretty sure they'll be rebranding the store and name. Secondly, the application of the RPS logo went up on the windows. Can we look forward to some in-house designs with the RPS name on future products? I like the direction these heads are going in. via protoculture

Air Jordan XX3 Black Release @ Capitol 1524

Cop these this Saturday, February 23rd, at Capitol 1524. They go on sale at 11am! Click here for more images.

Capitol 1524
1524 East Olive Way
Seattle, WA 98122
206/322-2305

Air Jordan XX3 @ Capitol 1524 on 2/16/2008 11AM

Cop the shoes at Capitol 1524 this Saturday, February 16th at 11am! "The first release in the 'numbered' signature Jordan line is here." Sure to be a line for these kicks. Get thurr earrly! More info by clicking here.

Capitol 1524
1524 East Olive Way
Seattle, WA 98122
206/322-2305

Big Boi's $50,000 Kicks

Big Boi receives a pair of $50,000 kicks at a charity event. Dude continues to stay so fresh and so clean clean! Shake your footwork!

Puma: Basket 70s Champs Seattle Sonics

Puma is releasing the Basket 70s Champs Seattle Edition. The homie over at Wooohah who's a Seattle native tipped me off on this kick. This is gonna look real nice with that Lenny Wilkens throwback. More over at High Snobiety who found out about it from the fine folks at Sneaker Freaker. Complex has a blurb about it as well.

From the Puma archive in 1971 comes the Basket ‘70s series, which pays homage to city’s that won the NBA championships during the 1970’s. This shoe is based around the inspiring win from the Super Sonics, who ripped up the court to win their first winning season (47-35). Utilising the team colours of green, yellow and white and featuring the Seattle skyline as used on the Super Sonics logo, this Basket will be joined by a host of other champions, which Puma is yet to drop. Stay tuned. - Sneaker Freaker

The KATC StockRoom, Episode 1

KixandtheCity.com is proud to announce the debut of our new monthly Web Show dedicated to Sneakers, The KATC StockRoom. In The KATC StockRoom, MaZe gives viewers a look at a select few upcoming releases set to drop during the month. In this episode, MaZe looks at upcoming February releases from Nike, Adidas, Converse, and Jordan Brand. In addition to taking a look at these upcoming kix, MaZe speaks with Jordan Brand designer Dwayne Edwards about the design/inspiration behind the Jordan Melo M4 and the Nike Future Sole competition.

Make sure to stay tuned to the monthly show as we will be adding new segments and are sure to have a few surprises.

Hurricane Chris in Fila Helmsman Commercial

Just saw the Hurricane Chris Fila commercial on the tube today introducing the Helmsman. Horrible commercial and even more horrible shoe. I say, "No Way Way!" For those who feel the need to find out where it's being sold, click here to locate your favorite shoe spot.

UPDATE
Hurricane Chris Fila Commercial: Behind The Scenes