VIBE Kick Picks: Sneaker Con 2012 Edition
It's time to get your shoegame proper. Here's the latest roundup of hot sneakers in this week's edition of VIBE Kick Picks.
Last weekend, Sneaker Con 2012 (click [HERE] to see pics) rolled through NYC's Basketball City at Pier 36, bringing out a who's who among the Tri State area's sneaker elite. From some "psychedelic" Jeremy Scotts (seen above) to a pair of OG Olive 9s—try getting those in kid sizes at your local sneaker shop—there were a pair of dope kicks everywhere you turned your head.
VIBE had to show love to a handful of the hottest kicks at the convention. Check below for the first sneaker story:
The Shoe:
Adidas Jeremy Scott (Psychedelic Bear)
The Sneakerhead:
Shelly
The Story:
"My boyfriend** got them for me. They're really bright & fun!"
**Editor's Note: Shelly's boyfriend also bought himself a matching pair. Now that's love!
The Shoe:
Nike SB Dunk (Safari Dunk Beast Pack)The Sneakerhead:
Robert ParkThe Story:
"They're my favorite pair of sneakers. I got them because they were released & created on November 21st, which is my birthday. Also, the leopard print movement is real strong right now, and I'm feeling it."
The Shoe:
Nike SB Dunk (White Melvin)The Sneakerhead:
Steve ChavezThe Story:
"These are my favorite colors—red & black."
The Shoe:
Nike SB Dunk Low (Pushhead)The Sneakerhead:
Ralphie MenaThe Story:
"I like the different variety of colors. It's just a really dope shoe."
Reebok Court Victory Pump (Grey/Pink/Neon)
The Shoe:
Reebok Court Victory Pump (Grey/Pink/Neon)The Sneakerhead:
CottieThe Story:
"They're just smooth."
The Shoe:
Nike SB Dunk (Gibson)The Sneakerhead:
Inad BellingtonThe Story:
"I got these because of the color combo. The simple brown and the laces pop, giving it that nice, clean effect. It's just a real clean, cool sneaker."
The Shoe:
Nike SB Dunk (Ferris Bueller)The Sneakerhead:
FredThe Story:
"They're inspired by Ferris Bueller's Day Off, and that's one of my favorite movies.
The Shoe:
Air Jordan 9 OG (Olive)The Sneakerhead:
NoelleThe Story:
"These are my favorite Jordans."
The Shoe:
Air Jordan 14 (Laney)The Sneakerhead:
EnriqueThe Story:
"I grew up with my three older sisters, and they all were sneakerheads. Back in '99, my sister had the Laneys. These are my favorite 14s that were ever released."
The Shoe:
Air Yeezy 2 (Platinum)The Sneakerhead:
Marvin LeeThe Story:
"[Kanye West] is one of my biggest inspirations from the hip-hop game. This is one of the best shoes, I would say, of this year."
