Wednesday, March 29, 2006

Platform Sneakers

Platform Sneakers: Platform sneakers first appeared several decades ago, being mainly destined to the female shoppers.

They were pretty successful because, as with high heels, they allowed women to get an extra one or two inches in height while still being comfortable. This trend was embraced by the feminist movement active in that period.

Tuesday, March 28, 2006

Nike, Adidas win $38 million on counterfeit sales

Nike, Adidas win $38 million on counterfeit sales: U.S. District Court magistrate in New York has awarded Nike and Adidas-Salomon AG a total of $38 million in damages and fees stemming from sales of counterfeit shirts, sweatshirts, golf balls and other products bearing the sporting goods companies' names.

The judgment, entered on Feb. 27, names two groups of defendants that must pay Nike a total of $16 million and Adidas a total of $22 million.

Monday, March 27, 2006

Suspect runs out of his sneakers, but eludes police

Suspect runs out of his sneakers, but eludes police:This time, when city police say he fled on foot, they really mean he fled on foot.

A man in a stolen SUV led authorities on a brief chase Saturday evening that saw him smash through a wooden barricade onto a bicycle path, then bail out and subsequently lose both of his sneakers as he sloshed through a stream, police said.

Shoeless, and despite the best efforts of police dogs, he escaped.

The pursuit began just before 5:30 p.m. when city Patrolman John Morrow spotted a gold Chevy Blazer reported stolen earlier in the day from First Street and Broadway in Colonie cruising on the 400 block of Third Street, Lt. Dennis Murray said.

Sunday, March 05, 2006

The Daily Colonial

The Daily Colonial: Individuals strive to pick up the most coveted style as a testimony that they are one step ahead of the crowd. The synthesis of the rare and the original inevitably provides success for a designer and the wearer alike. To wear a piece that incorporates the public’s sense of familiarity while applying a new flavor guarantees street cred.

No item exemplifies the power of the remix better than the sneaker. While sneakers were once admired only for mere functionality, today the incorporation of style and design is a must. No longer are the best sneakers measured by an ability to make one run faster, jump higher or balance longer. The concern today: which sneaker will provoke a response due to rarity and design.

Success is seen in a sneaker that’s recognizable to the average patron, yet adds an element of unique distinctiveness. A sneaker, as such, makes the statement that the wearer is part of an exclusive group with the ability and funds to ascertain the rare. For some, it isn’t enough to pick up the newest pair of BAPES to stand out as someone ‘in the know.’