tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23675920954204554132024-03-20T19:28:18.794-07:00Just the flava on your feet.Providing untold stories about hot shoes for the fresh people around the world.Pro Drizzlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04634455750668961170noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367592095420455413.post-79046759987893379372009-10-14T16:06:00.000-07:002009-10-14T16:37:31.291-07:00Ventilator Theory<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPxfWSgKj0aJQPmnJP0Vt1f5toVMjyxQ15iIVz7a207O4xO2bB2i2o09ZHijOlc_sBP9hiPc2rwxvqgtxZ8u0O-QtyVPVh-HqvWSQUinL0fBIXLWes9yefUBqTH5bQtlPTE7THZgV-3ac/s1600-h/ventilator+heel+2+blog.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 182px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPxfWSgKj0aJQPmnJP0Vt1f5toVMjyxQ15iIVz7a207O4xO2bB2i2o09ZHijOlc_sBP9hiPc2rwxvqgtxZ8u0O-QtyVPVh-HqvWSQUinL0fBIXLWes9yefUBqTH5bQtlPTE7THZgV-3ac/s320/ventilator+heel+2+blog.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392596252319598130" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlIl36-ItrsjBdoABG6wbiQqYmDt9-_BSquASI-pfnn8QyJRiJye-NziyTTvOWF6aW9CU_FglxFwDzPprKVmLR9MCRWHOGshp0ia9f3hEyw_cpWYST2pZ-S4MqnHF0KtB32r88Rv9SOV0/s1600-h/ventilator+toe+blog.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 182px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlIl36-ItrsjBdoABG6wbiQqYmDt9-_BSquASI-pfnn8QyJRiJye-NziyTTvOWF6aW9CU_FglxFwDzPprKVmLR9MCRWHOGshp0ia9f3hEyw_cpWYST2pZ-S4MqnHF0KtB32r88Rv9SOV0/s320/ventilator+toe+blog.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392596262691205522" /></a><br /><br />The leaked pictures of the new Ventilator Theory caught me off guard, because this shoe is supposed to be the successor to the Travel Trainer VI, which is not even out yet. <br /><br />You may think that this design is merely a modern reinterpretation of the original Ventilator (Reebok 90s classic), which is true at some degree, but the real story is that this shoe was originally designed with a focus on "pack-ability" that allows you to take a sneaker along while leaving the bulk behind - which is what Travel Trainer series was all about. <br /><br />So what Ventilator-inspired shoe really is a shoe with a soul of the Travel Trainer; lightweight, flexible, low-profile; all these features makes this shoe trainable and packable. <br /><br />このモデルの写真がネットに流れたのは少し驚いた。なぜならまだ公開されていないトラベルトレーナー6の後継者モデルだからだ。<br /><br />このモデルはベンチレーターの現代バージョンと捉えられるのが普通だろう。でも正確にはpackable(荷造りのしやすさ)というコンセプトを念頭にデザインされたもので、それはまさしくトラベルトレーナーそのものだ。<br /><br />ベンチレーターの顔立ちをしたこの靴は、トラベルトレーナーの魂を兼ね備えたものと捉えるのが自然だ。軽量性、屈折性、薄型構造、その全ての特徴がトレーニング可能でpackableなものにしている。Pro Drizzlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04634455750668961170noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367592095420455413.post-11076085308127027802009-10-14T09:28:00.000-07:002009-10-14T10:17:20.401-07:00Bringing Heat<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBZ01I5d0aOa-Yfe39HbMbVz6Khbd0uAzXIjGH1so2k7mpGPQKFrxziSGSCu894cpGxsMsCKpz4MRhQZN1gtolHLQ3F4CV8_GEp7hMgxlOtz2lBHKm_Ybim_DxCKJKL6OsxMulrzT6AfI/s1600-h/military+blue.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBZ01I5d0aOa-Yfe39HbMbVz6Khbd0uAzXIjGH1so2k7mpGPQKFrxziSGSCu894cpGxsMsCKpz4MRhQZN1gtolHLQ3F4CV8_GEp7hMgxlOtz2lBHKm_Ybim_DxCKJKL6OsxMulrzT6AfI/s320/military+blue.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392505896383651842" /></a><br /><br />I'm sure he is hiding some gem in his closet.<br /><br />彼のクローゼットにはアツいコレクションあることまちがいなし。Pro Drizzlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04634455750668961170noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367592095420455413.post-27121412774093621382009-09-29T14:31:00.001-07:002009-10-14T16:43:12.687-07:00The Real Answer<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqHmybk71Zoqyojy4puGdbVelHJB6Cpl1IVE1htOHMuVnbyKjMgaC7sJQcNtc-vjL9eI24fiN41NRyo2q4zJxtxPMiPqhbDu2VGANcbt7bpiNjLLtcmCIwmLM7GorzZbRAe375wGE91I8/s1600-h/allen+action.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: undefinedpx; height: undefinedpx;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqHmybk71Zoqyojy4puGdbVelHJB6Cpl1IVE1htOHMuVnbyKjMgaC7sJQcNtc-vjL9eI24fiN41NRyo2q4zJxtxPMiPqhbDu2VGANcbt7bpiNjLLtcmCIwmLM7GorzZbRAe375wGE91I8/s320/allen+action.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5387685380031223442" /></a><br />A little late on this, but in case you haven't seen the A13s on the Man's feet. <br /><br />Reebok got it right this time with the design but the colorways shown here is not the strongest in my opinion. It would have been nice to see more colors on the shoe especially on a simple/ aggressive design like this. <br /><br />At the very least, Reebok did take a risk this time with an unapologetic design, where nowadays most brands are playing it safe with mash up models of their classic molds and oversaturating the market with as many variations as possible. <br />These products sell regardless of how good of an idea or bad one but the shoe game should not be only about numbers game.. so what I'm trying to mention here is that Reebok is not all about the money when it comes to AI model. It's about the player- AI doesn't care if people like his shoes or not, as long as he likes them. <br /><br />少し前のニュースですが一応、アレンがアンサー13を履いてる写真です。<br /><br />個人的にデザインは良しとして、このカラーに関して言うとデザインを引き立てていないなというのが感想。こういうシンプルでアグレッシブなデザインはもうちょっと色を使って欲しかった。<br /><br />ここ数年、名作モデルに少し変更を加えたり、複数のモデルを合体させたり、ありとあらゆるバリエーションをリリース。。と言うようなブランドが多い中、少なくともリーボックは今回、流行云々は無視して堂々と新しいデザインでリスクをとってきたことは確かだ。クラシックモデルをいじったモデルはアイデアが良くても悪くてもリスクは少なく、売れる事は確か。スニーカーの世界は数字だけの世界にはなって欲しくない。つまり、ここで僕が言いたいのはここで履いているAIモデルはお金のためだけじゃなく、あくまでもAIのために作られたということ。本人が気に入っていれば他のだれがケチを付けようと気にしてない。<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUdHm6ghVXVowYh_6TYVQAPxQJNGIxIbPOs32p_PLt29RHmWnGbMpyD6JbJT0aBeJUF0cuAQnvD4GclO2aZnkYXoXltcn0TAidy3NparEv0s0OqiVdjPl3COm4OPO7vxnSz0fD1_EbS5c/s1600-h/nba+1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: undefinedpx; height: undefinedpx;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUdHm6ghVXVowYh_6TYVQAPxQJNGIxIbPOs32p_PLt29RHmWnGbMpyD6JbJT0aBeJUF0cuAQnvD4GclO2aZnkYXoXltcn0TAidy3NparEv0s0OqiVdjPl3COm4OPO7vxnSz0fD1_EbS5c/s320/nba+1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5387687927265507506" /></a><br />From left to right: Danilo Gallinari, Ty Lawson, Ramon Sessions. Pictures from sports.yahoo.com/nba.<br /><br />左から:ダニロ・ガリナリ、タイ・ローソン、レイモン・セッションズ。sports.yahoo.com/nbaより写真引用。Pro Drizzlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04634455750668961170noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367592095420455413.post-15900521026228644982009-06-04T15:20:00.000-07:002009-10-14T16:43:41.866-07:00Answer 13 - The Radiant Energy<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb58sBPOFdTeI-60qUi_jL4QxHtBTc4JGu9i1aYc0MG_An7OM4pMMV0Gc7IFkcnz5uJYK0jHzceAPwlmOcfN7_mPVQ06Con7FZw1vl0fzpQucyvalZrYv74QZhOhExQTC4ZTwQzFqD1dM/s1600-h/a13+angle+flat+blog.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: undefinedpx; height: undefinedpx;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb58sBPOFdTeI-60qUi_jL4QxHtBTc4JGu9i1aYc0MG_An7OM4pMMV0Gc7IFkcnz5uJYK0jHzceAPwlmOcfN7_mPVQ06Con7FZw1vl0fzpQucyvalZrYv74QZhOhExQTC4ZTwQzFqD1dM/s320/a13+angle+flat+blog.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5343601194754442082" /></a><br /><br />The Answer XIII (13) is a pure performance piece of footwear based on "Radiance", Reebok's 2010 design theme. Radiant lines flow through the upper and creating zones of functionality; flexibility in the forefoot, breathability in the midfoot, and support in the heel. To achieve lightweight construction, without compensating on stability, the designer have been investigating the layers and pieces that could be replaced or removed. Visual simplicity is the result of the function. The designer wants "no frills" and "staying true" to the philosophy of achieving maximum performance with minimum effort required by an athlete. <br /><br />This model has all the necessary performance features without overtly screaming where all the technical functions are (more so in the upper than the bottom). It is built close to the last, with the molded malleolus (ankle) to create sleek radiant feel. Hexride adds forefoot cushioning for explosive guards who is always on their toes like Allen. Midfoot arch is sculpted to follow the foot shape - Hexride pillars grow out from the sculpted midfoot arch to maintain the support while eliminating unnecessary weight. <br /><br />Forefoot midsole on a typical basketball shoe is usually thinner than rearfoot, where as this shoe is completely opposite; forefoot midsole is higher than rearfoot. "We were able to achieve this type of look by attaching the upper over the midsole rather than the reverse. Thick PU sockliner compensates the loss of the rearfoot midsole, so the function is still there." says Kohei Kanata, the mastermind behind the A13.<br /><br />"Creating a comfortable shoe is a given; what excites me the most is how much Allen loves the shoe. When we were in Detroit in January to show him the All-Star Answer XII (12), he was super excited to see the latest A13 sample. He loves the comfort and the look. He was holding the shoe the entire meeting and said he 'can't wait for the next season to wear this shoe'".<br />"When we design shoes for Allen, we want to push the creative boundaries and take chances on design. Just as much as people love/ hate on Allen, this shoe is going to be the same. It is what best fits him, both functionally and aesthetically. He is who he is, and this is what it is. This shoe is Allen Iverson".<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfcMpysqYNwLnwuSrISjRz0LjPLJV1ZIgZgwYuUKp50mEKFgdNj9VK8rvkUdNyG6FbSel2zo0d-yboKvSVGA4_LYm1YRvENZgNoFZ1akkwnm1EVddhT3rs2O2FREgT_-HXIiBJuIsLqbY/s1600-h/a13+heel+flat+blog.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: undefinedpx; height: undefinedpx;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfcMpysqYNwLnwuSrISjRz0LjPLJV1ZIgZgwYuUKp50mEKFgdNj9VK8rvkUdNyG6FbSel2zo0d-yboKvSVGA4_LYm1YRvENZgNoFZ1akkwnm1EVddhT3rs2O2FREgT_-HXIiBJuIsLqbY/s320/a13+heel+flat+blog.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348045630550566578" /></a><br /><br />アンサー13はリーボックの2010年のデザインテーマの1つであるRadiant (放射、光)を基に製作された正真正銘のパフォーマンスフットウェアだ。アッパーの放射状のラインはつま先が屈折性、中足部は通気性、後足部はサポート性を表す。安定性を保ちながら軽量な靴をデザインする為に、デザイナーは一つ一つのパーツを徹底的に吟味し、無駄なパーツを変更、または取り除いた。結果としてシンプルな顔立ちになったのは機能の現れでもある。無駄な装飾を省き、「できるだけ少ないエネルギーで効率良く最大限のパフォーマンスを引き出す」という考え方に従いたいとデザイナーは言う。「デザインも同じで、あまり“がんばり”が見えてしまうと逆にかっこ悪くなってしまう。」らしい。<br /><br />このモデルは必要な性能を兼ね備えていながら、はっきりとどこにテクがあるのかけばけばしく目立たせる事はしていない。逆に滑らかな雰囲気を創る為にラストに限りなく近づけ、くるぶしを象った。アレンのような爆発的なガードに多くみられる”つま先立ち”プレイヤーの為に前足部にヘックスライドを配置しクッション性を確保。足の内側中足部のくりぬきは土踏まずを象っている。そしてその象りからヘックスライドの柱が地面まで延び、重さを取り除きながら安定感を維持した。<br /><br />従来のバッシュのミッドソールは前足部が後足部よりも低いが、A13は逆で前足部の方が高い。「アッパーをミッドソールの上に縫い付ける事でこのユニークな外観を作る事ができた。薄くなった後足部のミッドソールはPU(ポリウレタン製)の中敷きで埋め合わせているので、機能は損なってません。」とアンサー13を手掛けたデザイナー金田康平氏は言う(余談だが日本人の彼は過去にアンサー10と12を手掛けた)。<br /><br />「履き心地は大前提。一番エキサイティングなのはアレンがこのバッシュを相当気に入っているという事。1月にデトロイトでA12オールスターカラーを見せた時、彼はA13の最新サンプルを心待ちにしていた。履き心地、見た目、両方とも気に入っていて、ミーティング中手元から離さずこう言った。『来シーズンこの靴を履くのが今から楽しみだよ。』」「アレンのバッシュをデザインするとき、想像力を押し上げ、リスクを恐れる事無く、デザインで引っぱりたい。アレンの事を好きな人、嫌いな人がいるのと同じでこの靴も同じ様に好き嫌いが分かれると思う。機能、見た目共に彼にフィットしていて、このバッシュは彼そのものです。」<br /><br /><br />playersが予約販売を開始したようです:<br /> <a href=http://www.store-players.com/shopdetail/013008000074/order/>store-players</a>Pro Drizzlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04634455750668961170noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367592095420455413.post-87905287403294377452009-03-23T21:07:00.000-07:002009-04-06T10:43:39.393-07:00Sky Walker<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoi9_SVaZ2VovlLW7l-6tceCazUipcFj90EHRxiVaBZ93Vp7QLqqbaHHQwIqQutOzDZEprrDjFyNfQDuYx3M02tMKqweKj0C_FQtclqdJlf73nT8IaabxwXaazuxjq7rGA0Ue9kysnOpQ/s1600-h/sky+walker.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: undefinedpx; height: undefinedpx;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoi9_SVaZ2VovlLW7l-6tceCazUipcFj90EHRxiVaBZ93Vp7QLqqbaHHQwIqQutOzDZEprrDjFyNfQDuYx3M02tMKqweKj0C_FQtclqdJlf73nT8IaabxwXaazuxjq7rGA0Ue9kysnOpQ/s320/sky+walker.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321633529643742306" /></a><br /><br />Bill Walker of the Celtics came through with a pair of Make It Rain on his feet. He had one thing to say about the shoes: "It's so comfortable that it puts me to sleep." 'nuff said...<br /><br />セルティックス所属のビルウォーカーがMake It Rainを履いて登場。<br />「履き心地が良すぎて眠っちゃいそうだよ。」と十分過ぎるコメントをくれた。Pro Drizzlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04634455750668961170noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367592095420455413.post-67003509537668100962009-03-03T20:42:00.000-08:002009-10-14T16:44:18.451-07:00Union Speed II<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiiG-oM_NRJ6n-AwJUgll1Mw0TSVOpdrs6S9OMNnxVEsYsS1pnDKKF2gIWgEoKTYZ5V677GrcA270vnk6CXhUoCIfHjSvHV4RSylqdnEJ6sg9yH2SqdD24vckQ0uZ3-VLizyiMw2lhZ_c/s1600-h/speed+II+blog.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: undefinedpx; height: undefinedpx;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiiG-oM_NRJ6n-AwJUgll1Mw0TSVOpdrs6S9OMNnxVEsYsS1pnDKKF2gIWgEoKTYZ5V677GrcA270vnk6CXhUoCIfHjSvHV4RSylqdnEJ6sg9yH2SqdD24vckQ0uZ3-VLizyiMw2lhZ_c/s320/speed+II+blog.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5309203406490414994" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbKIwYcd8bkB3dha5P6cqthyphenhyphengb1i4tDXo30z3xvlEoUECowboQHnY7Venk65vUlg3XzfWIAjCmwEcdr-5Pa7blzCNzv-FMry3CYuUArj-voz-sY0tK_n1cbY1uHcG3CpyB1FW1T8nRsoU/s1600-h/speed+II+vamp+blog.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: undefinedpx; height: undefinedpx;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbKIwYcd8bkB3dha5P6cqthyphenhyphengb1i4tDXo30z3xvlEoUECowboQHnY7Venk65vUlg3XzfWIAjCmwEcdr-5Pa7blzCNzv-FMry3CYuUArj-voz-sY0tK_n1cbY1uHcG3CpyB1FW1T8nRsoU/s320/speed+II+vamp+blog.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5309203412243434434" /></a><br /><br />If you live in Japan, you've probably seen this shoe already on court and at retail stores. I figured I'd post them up since it was not released outside of Japan. This model is a step brother to Make It Rain - a lighter version for quick guards for those who play Bukatsu ball. It shares the same outsole/ midsole design as its predecessor, with an improved rubber compound that is little more grippier. <br /><br />日本に住んでいる人はもう既にコートやお店で見かけたかもしれない。日本国外では発売されなかったので紹介します。このモデルはMake It Rainの弟分として部活でプレーするスピードタイプのガード選手の為に誕生。前モデルと同じミッドソールとアウトソールを使用し、ラバーコンパウンドをすこし変えてグリップが向上。<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2BYWEBz6KuOgO6B4CSDxvXU5ggIvjMBTsuFP8nGFLD6o6Vd7VanJ1rYneHUDYoaDlQ3W13NpekwMd6H-0shpZfQDF0TGykxAPVWV1RqsawQV7xslSZGZZGxr46vtU8EmrxGreEuUk69A/s1600-h/speed+os+blog.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: undefinedpx; height: undefinedpx;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2BYWEBz6KuOgO6B4CSDxvXU5ggIvjMBTsuFP8nGFLD6o6Vd7VanJ1rYneHUDYoaDlQ3W13NpekwMd6H-0shpZfQDF0TGykxAPVWV1RqsawQV7xslSZGZZGxr46vtU8EmrxGreEuUk69A/s320/speed+os+blog.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5309207778429673186" /></a><br /><br />What's unique about this shoe is the construction. Free floating webbing, or what I call 'fingers' create support for the midfoot, while the monomesh underneath give plenty ventilation to let the heat out. I guess "hot" kicks don't always have to literally be that way. <br /><br />この靴のユニークな点は構造です。すこし浮かした状態のサイドのウェビングが中足部をサポートし、その下のモノメッシュが靴の中の蒸れを解消。"Hot"なキックスは必ずしも"熱く"なくても良い訳です。Pro Drizzlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04634455750668961170noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367592095420455413.post-6302286851460579212009-01-30T15:11:00.000-08:002009-10-14T16:44:40.664-07:00Make It Rain<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9QmcbBHKlXhRso8u3m81FHbpLI-Vr6oKu35bkJyLvUaNtSzH1L3e2hKWJvLj3F3lKLxdfru-Lld7wKwkQsIqzdmpqboIvnbBFqSRSML2fnHcxvMgn0lFku-oitX35f4bskTN5RfUkFDs/s1600-h/bukatsu+2+blog.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: undefinedpx; height: undefinedpx;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9QmcbBHKlXhRso8u3m81FHbpLI-Vr6oKu35bkJyLvUaNtSzH1L3e2hKWJvLj3F3lKLxdfru-Lld7wKwkQsIqzdmpqboIvnbBFqSRSML2fnHcxvMgn0lFku-oitX35f4bskTN5RfUkFDs/s320/bukatsu+2+blog.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5297245876382518082" /></a><br /><br />The second installment of the Bukatsu series from Reebok was engineered based on 3 key technical elements that was inherited from the original Bukatsu Union-Versatility shoe; maximum breath-ability, grippy outsole, and light-weight construction. <br /><br />Noticeable improvements from the original is the quarter panel ventilation details; dome-shaped molded mono mesh laminated with molded synthetic leather retains the shape of the shoe without building on unnecessary layers of material. This construction helps maintain the strength on the quarter without sacrificing the weight and breath-ability.<br /><br />リーボックブカツシリーズの第二弾は前作のユニオンバーサティリティの3つの機能である、通気性、グリップ性、軽量性を継承し、設計されている。<br /><br />前作から進化した点にサイドの通気孔ディーテールが上げられる。<br />ドーム型にモールドされたメッシュは型押しされた合成皮革にラミネート加工。この構造によって、余計な素材を加えずに靴の形をきれいに保つ事が可能になり、軽量性、通気性を犠牲にする事なく必要な強度は保たれる。<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX33ZTfzx9t3-8lSjYv3f8P4bgZJ92AAoPQAYHJS6oWEqS1R-CvIUTrQ7NHyLjuqwEXGfvRBc_uapAsikmNXlmaJv8sFgmuLl7lorYvpUqpTD_pHXC0sH_XKI5bcsD2IRXC1qJGr1U8Go/s1600-h/mesh+blog.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: undefinedpx; height: undefinedpx;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX33ZTfzx9t3-8lSjYv3f8P4bgZJ92AAoPQAYHJS6oWEqS1R-CvIUTrQ7NHyLjuqwEXGfvRBc_uapAsikmNXlmaJv8sFgmuLl7lorYvpUqpTD_pHXC0sH_XKI5bcsD2IRXC1qJGr1U8Go/s320/mesh+blog.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5297245965146382450" /></a><br /><br />Also worth mentioning is the forefoot dual density midsole for lateral stability, full-foot internal mesh bootie, and low profile dmx foam for responsive cushioning.<br /><br />The sample shown above was created using a last designed by taking an average of a large number of Asian basketball players’ feet. Nevertheless the upper pattern compliments this Asian last to obtain a specific proportion, the product that you will see in retail will have a slight modification to the last for wider range of audience-- visual sacrifice made, all for the sake of making the best performance shoe.<br /><br />さらに特筆すべきディテールは、安定性を保つ為に前足部に配置されたdual density foam、靴下のようなインナーのinternal bootie、そしてクッショニングには薄めのDMX foam。<br /><br />上のサンプルは、アジア圏のバスケ選手の足を基にデザインされた特殊なラストを使い、作成された。アッパーのパターンとラストの形が絶妙にマッチし奇麗なプロポーションを造っているが、販売されるバージョンはアジア人以外のプレーヤーにもフィットする様に修正が施されているーーそれは全て機能性の為に。Pro Drizzlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04634455750668961170noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367592095420455413.post-1617666305319658182009-01-12T17:33:00.000-08:002009-10-14T16:45:04.658-07:00Slam<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzeAqpt0Tc1joPMOe1DIWDQYJZOm3zpnqOYI-HtEB1c2b6bNT22o93YrjVv_Qf1hoyPSuJjZn4mtllp3rkcy8o49RpH8yK2QgWCtdlo24aHSrcAoQ7KJUwOQc_vOnUaxXJkt_FPQJL0QY/s1600-h/ai+slam+cover+online.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: undefinedpx; height: undefinedpx;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzeAqpt0Tc1joPMOe1DIWDQYJZOm3zpnqOYI-HtEB1c2b6bNT22o93YrjVv_Qf1hoyPSuJjZn4mtllp3rkcy8o49RpH8yK2QgWCtdlo24aHSrcAoQ7KJUwOQc_vOnUaxXJkt_FPQJL0QY/s320/ai+slam+cover+online.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5290622521156119554" /></a><br /><br />This month's Slam features Allen Iverson and his latest shoe. It's been 10 years since AI graced the classic Slam cover with his blown out 'fro in retro Phila jersey. This month's cover reminds me of that particular issue I used to flip through over and over. <br />In the interview, he talks a bit about the Answer XII so if you claim yourself as a sneakerhead, I suggest stop what you're doing now and go to the newsstands!<br /><br />今月のSlamにAIのインタビューと彼の最新のバッシュが掲載されています。あれからもう10年。AIがアフロにレトロPhilaユニフォームでSlamの表紙を飾ってから10年。今月号の表紙は、何度も何度もページをめくったその10年前の号を思い出す。<br />インタビューの中でAIがAnswer XIIについて語っているので、スニーカー好きの人は手を止めて直ちに本屋さんへ向かいましょう!Pro Drizzlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04634455750668961170noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367592095420455413.post-42627643923710358432009-01-06T10:20:00.001-08:002009-01-06T14:10:24.596-08:00It's '09<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY1tEmflMarUXzy6UzUp-WElZGGfdeiSB8epJoWEtUunf7_3LmpKzC1tgT-q_Em_RhAGp642Z_gq61Db2sqToYqsUhnyuo97aUnpywP8Y27BMBFmhyM0DO1QcKUlZS0-PUFkBTIZofvRQ/s1600-h/rose+blog+2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: undefinedpx; height: undefinedpx;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY1tEmflMarUXzy6UzUp-WElZGGfdeiSB8epJoWEtUunf7_3LmpKzC1tgT-q_Em_RhAGp642Z_gq61Db2sqToYqsUhnyuo97aUnpywP8Y27BMBFmhyM0DO1QcKUlZS0-PUFkBTIZofvRQ/s320/rose+blog+2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5288247644368379170" /></a><br /><br />I guess better late than never, Happy New Year to everyone who is visiting this blog! Hope you all enjoyed your holidays and wish you a safe and great year.<br /><br />Just few days before celebrating the New Year in Times Square, <br />I had a chance to watch the Nets-Bulls game in Jersey. It's never been this entertaining watching the Bulls since the post-Jordan era. Derrick Rose led the Bulls over the Nets with his career high 13 assists and a couple of freakish drives to the basket that looked way too easy. Can you imagine him with a range in a couple of years? unstoppable... Big ups to my man Dice for hooking me up with the game and a once in a lifetime New Year's experience in NYC. <br /><br />Now moving onto '09 I will continue posting entries to shed some light on fresh kicks that you will find here first and some basketball related stories so keep checking back. <br /><br /><br />アクセスしてくれている皆さん、あけましておめでとうございます!<br /><br />タイムズスクエアで新年を迎える数日前、ニュージャージーでネッツ対ブルズの試合を観ました。ブルズはジョーダン時代以来、初めておもしろいチームになって来たんじゃないでしょうか。デリックローズのキャリアハイの13アシストと、いとも簡単に見えるドライブで勝敗はブルズに軍配があがりました。あと数年で彼がジャンプシュートを身につけたらどうなるのか?止めらんないですね!Dice, ゲームのチケット、そしてNYCでの楽しい時間ありがとう。<br /><br />今年も引き続き、日の目を見ることのなかったスニーカーの話や、バスケ関連のストーリーを伝えて行きたいとおもいますのでこれからもよろしくおねがいします。Pro Drizzlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04634455750668961170noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367592095420455413.post-26960061753502325232008-12-21T19:55:00.000-08:002009-01-05T14:27:48.729-08:00Answer XII - The Gridiron on the Hardwood<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR2Qa7_GOpPxIw2dFED4bSaEVSN9DmuRolATMcPdYNhk7C4Vl1KKGzZ7oy3qIL9lc__e8SfTFiKwAlqXJnU4JwUxkj61JsL0zVdAxVgx0iG_YozUWWKw_eeZzDpZ3bWcYoBP7CUvT0pvo/s1600-h/a12+heel+blog.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: undefinedpx; height: undefinedpx;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR2Qa7_GOpPxIw2dFED4bSaEVSN9DmuRolATMcPdYNhk7C4Vl1KKGzZ7oy3qIL9lc__e8SfTFiKwAlqXJnU4JwUxkj61JsL0zVdAxVgx0iG_YozUWWKw_eeZzDpZ3bWcYoBP7CUvT0pvo/s320/a12+heel+blog.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5282499821001524274" /></a><br /><br />It's a well known fact that football is AI's favorite sport. <br />The way he plays football is what defines Evasive Protection. What is Evasive Protection? <br /><br />On a football field, bigger guys always tried to get a hit on AI. The thing that kept him from getting hurt was not getting hit. <br /><br />His style of protection is avoidance. It was not about putting extra strength or extra pounds, but it was about being faster than anybody. So rather than adding excessive materials for protection, it was engineered to maximize the speed of the player- Speed is the best form of Protection.<br /><br />Clear TPU on the heel is inspired by the football gear. It is an external heel counter that gives extra support, and also helps form a shape that is close to AI's last. Instead of adding an overlay material to cover the heelcup, it is completely exposed to accentuate the curves around the ankle and to minimize unnecessary weight. The new hidden ghillie system is an another detail that exemplifies the concept of A12. The Question-inspired webbing is protected by slits on quarter panel to prevent from being scuffed. It's a nice solution to add a protection without adding an extra material.<br /><br />Reebok also found a new way to laser etch the graphics on the backside of TPU. Details like the blurry Answer logo on the heel is a subtle way to symbolize one of the fastest players ever to play the game. A12 is a shoe that embodies competitive spirit and skill of AI.<br /><br />フットボールがアイバーソン(以下AI)の一番好きなスポーツだと言う事は周知の通り。彼のフィールドでのプレースタイルがこのシューズのコンセプトである”回避的プロテクション”を最も良く形容しているだろう。ではそれはどういう意味だろうか。<br /><br />フットボールフィールドでは、より大きな選手がタックルしようと攻撃をしかけてきたが、まともなタックルを受けない事が怪我から身を守る手段だった。つまり、AIの身を守る手段はスピード。強さや体重を増やす事では無く、誰よりも速くなる事が最大の防御だった。<br />AIのプレースタイル同様、A12は身を保護する為に余分なマテリアルを加えるのではなく、いらないパーツをそぎ落とし選手のスピードを最大限に引き出す事に重点を置きエンジニアされた。"スピードは最大の防御"だ。<br /><br />かかとのTPUパーツはフットボールギアからインスパイアされた。ヒールカウンターとして機能するこのパーツは優れたサポート性を約束するだけでなく、AIのラストに限りなく近い形をつくる事を可能にさせた。TPUをマテリアルで隠さずにあえてむき出しにしたのは細いくるぶしのラインを強調させる為であり、必要のない素材は最小限におさえる為だ。加えて、ギリー(ヒモ通し)もこのシューズのコンセプトをうまく表現している。クエスチョンからインスパイアされたこのギリーはすり減りを防ぐ為にサイドパネルの切り込みの中に隠れていて、”余分なマテリアルを使わずにプロテクトする”という課題に答えている。<br /><br />TPUの裏側からレーザーでグラフィックをエッチングするという新しい技術にも注目だ。そして、かかとに冠されたボカシの効いたAnswerロゴは、バスケで今なお最も速い選手=AIを象徴している。A12はAIの闘争心とスキルを具象化させたバッシュだ。<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR21MEmx4CBoGvp8iiC46JuQS8zS2oAA0Bji4LovRTW6HHfihhyphenhyphen-1bjN-Zyz4YtArJF7cRjIrGBhbTzgmZJ_X5CRx5fK-elA_WOHunDCKL1xe5vFMVWCvSy6yvAMAH6I4fayzqeeFgc8o/s1600-h/a12+os+blog.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: undefinedpx; height: undefinedpx;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR21MEmx4CBoGvp8iiC46JuQS8zS2oAA0Bji4LovRTW6HHfihhyphenhyphen-1bjN-Zyz4YtArJF7cRjIrGBhbTzgmZJ_X5CRx5fK-elA_WOHunDCKL1xe5vFMVWCvSy6yvAMAH6I4fayzqeeFgc8o/s320/a12+os+blog.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5282499824979430306" /></a><br /><br />Subtle but carefully engineered details like the wavy herringbone makes a significant difference on hardwood. If you feel the outsole, the pattern will rise and fall- it's not just flat to the ground. It has the right amount of grip to get the best traction to help maneuver quickly on court.<br /><br />細かくエンジニアされたヘリンボーンパターンはコート上でのパフォーマンスに大きな違いを見せる。アウトソールを触ると、ヘリンボーンは地面に真っ平らではなく、細かく波打っていることが分かる。スピードを引き出す為にちょうど良いグリップを与えてくれるパターンだ。Pro Drizzlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04634455750668961170noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367592095420455413.post-41628572210199696882008-12-06T15:29:00.000-08:002009-03-24T21:54:52.936-07:00Re-Up Luxe<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLlgcE-vbyL_x0Xi6oAZn401Ts7oSOfIuEKGpNxw_hWbwCP2Lc_VJeYVoeVvunDs01WpPep8yx7c_AKkgSSinTMPdv6fOiR_EDmkrQ9qKV-twwCLrJdr7juJtPtvgHlTNNJUm1IR7L1b4/s1600-h/luxe+wht+photoshopped+blog.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: undefinedpx; height: undefinedpx;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLlgcE-vbyL_x0Xi6oAZn401Ts7oSOfIuEKGpNxw_hWbwCP2Lc_VJeYVoeVvunDs01WpPep8yx7c_AKkgSSinTMPdv6fOiR_EDmkrQ9qKV-twwCLrJdr7juJtPtvgHlTNNJUm1IR7L1b4/s320/luxe+wht+photoshopped+blog.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5276832905806092338" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJeKyZSh9lOtfG9O5SmQ2L_gxcZ9yQNQehjoMJgJGaqIxdYDdQMiZvm2Vq2cBvd2rM5wGtKRuUpUwnuMrwGCXz12-kPfAmQzTiySL3XGcFRRQbKXlF4A2qnI_psXuQja4eCdYxGLzLjCk/s1600-h/luxe+top+photoshopped+blog.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: undefinedpx; height: undefinedpx;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJeKyZSh9lOtfG9O5SmQ2L_gxcZ9yQNQehjoMJgJGaqIxdYDdQMiZvm2Vq2cBvd2rM5wGtKRuUpUwnuMrwGCXz12-kPfAmQzTiySL3XGcFRRQbKXlF4A2qnI_psXuQja4eCdYxGLzLjCk/s320/luxe+top+photoshopped+blog.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5276832902925201922" /></a><br /><br />“Simplicity” is the word that comes to mind when you see this shoe, but there is something more about the design of Re-Up Luxe. <br /><br />“I always look for subtle, flattering shapes, good fabrics, and materials that I know will work well for years. My goal is to create shoes that will last for many seasons to come. And it always needs to be comfortable. ” says the designer, Kohei Kanata, who also designed the Reebok Answer X and XII. <br /><br />“I wanted to create a shoe that is not just good looking, but also with some kind of playfulness, ironic feel because it’s ’08, not ’80. There are too many retro-looking sneakers out there. Mimicking classic models is not what we want to do. Re-Up has the traditional elements of a basketball shoe, but with a little twist. Understated yet it draws attention.” <br /><br />Simple & sophisticated, traditional & ironic, sporty & luxurious, playful & dignified... Re-Up Luxe is for the fresh individuals who feel uncomfortable wearing the same shoes as someone standing next. <br /><br /><br />この靴を見た時の印象は一言で言うとシンプル。でもそれ以上の何かがこのデザインにはあると感じる。<br /><br />「僕は自分自身を良く見せてくれる形、良い素材、何年も使えると思うようなものを追求します。 履き心地はもちろんの事、何シーズンも廃れない、永遠に残るデザインをする事が目標です。」とアンサーXやXII等のデザインを手掛けた金田氏は言う。<br /><br />「単に格好の良い靴をつくるのでは無く、 遊び心のあるものをつくりたいと思いました。今は80年ではなくて2008年ですから。今の世の中、昔つくられたバッシュに似せたものが多すぎる気がします。定番モデルをコピーしたりする事は絶対にしたくない。Re-Upは伝統的なバッシュにある要素プラスひねりがあるので、主張は少ないですが靴を良く見ている人からは注意を引くでしょう。」<br /><br />シンプルでありながら洗練されていて、伝統的でありながら皮肉的で、スポーティーでありながら贅沢で、遊び心の中にも風格のある、そんな靴だ。となりの人と同じスニーカーを履く事に嫌気のさしたフレッシュな輩の為のRe-Up Luxeでした。Pro Drizzlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04634455750668961170noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367592095420455413.post-70446072459922360902008-11-03T19:36:00.001-08:002008-11-04T16:21:58.213-08:00We talkin' bout Pistons<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYxOnQUJgCf3lO1mjwlBvUPqpYYLMj5eZh4x0NCLoi8KiaRkY5ZxSiUXm6I3p0b3g5-9lwkd-WVMMpJe-grgR-sJXtbmYaHIua_wyxTK79UaDTge21cYbxesjPOcBIA6osTviv9ootMe4/s1600-h/a12+blue+qtr+2+blog.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: undefinedpx; height: undefinedpx;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYxOnQUJgCf3lO1mjwlBvUPqpYYLMj5eZh4x0NCLoi8KiaRkY5ZxSiUXm6I3p0b3g5-9lwkd-WVMMpJe-grgR-sJXtbmYaHIua_wyxTK79UaDTge21cYbxesjPOcBIA6osTviv9ootMe4/s320/a12+blue+qtr+2+blog.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5264962091975855874" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv2wTDaypIMfIW-8G6JDYcVaCTPzshMX997Y88t0HCsodbr-vKf5Q7Q8OZHP0J5Avfnxna0UA0bQir5toXvECeQk7HY-F5dvIizC48yMjcdx7CL1ZQphAUaQG2pQT_fYPa78Rj3vTi5_Y/s1600-h/a12+detail+blog.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: undefinedpx; height: undefinedpx;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv2wTDaypIMfIW-8G6JDYcVaCTPzshMX997Y88t0HCsodbr-vKf5Q7Q8OZHP0J5Avfnxna0UA0bQir5toXvECeQk7HY-F5dvIizC48yMjcdx7CL1ZQphAUaQG2pQT_fYPa78Rj3vTi5_Y/s320/a12+detail+blog.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5264962086180793794" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />Blue and red... not a bad color scheme for the Answer 12.<br /><br /><br />青と赤、アンサー12には悪くはない配色だ。Pro Drizzlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04634455750668961170noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367592095420455413.post-47205147890528183442008-10-31T14:46:00.000-07:002008-10-31T15:34:42.662-07:00Talkin' Krazy<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG-DRyImszGyiqcrbHfKbAIgm7x_nldl0OGVl7iPr3DnBdLqpyYq8XVcOQk_yJfddT8cfJzcxzVXT_qyAqbtCrZuQNlkAG_Dx7fC0iDHx0ikAS5tFxRvrpBBbB-l39khSGDdiyEjuzjYk/s1600-h/talkin+krazy+drew.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: undefinedpx; height: undefinedpx;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG-DRyImszGyiqcrbHfKbAIgm7x_nldl0OGVl7iPr3DnBdLqpyYq8XVcOQk_yJfddT8cfJzcxzVXT_qyAqbtCrZuQNlkAG_Dx7fC0iDHx0ikAS5tFxRvrpBBbB-l39khSGDdiyEjuzjYk/s320/talkin+krazy+drew.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5263449519851122418" /></a><br />You may have seen this shoe on NBA players' feet - This one is an exclusive colorway for the Boston College Eagles.<br />No word on release date. <br />Pic via www.myspace.com/rbkbasketball.<br /><br /><br />皆さんもうすでにNBA選手がこのモデルを履いているのを見た事があるかもしれない。この配色はボストンカレッジイーグルスモデル。<br />www.myspace.com/rbkbasketballより写真引用。Pro Drizzlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04634455750668961170noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367592095420455413.post-61432432786974990072008-08-25T16:22:00.000-07:002009-01-03T08:23:37.185-08:00Question III Low<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE_FsVWL_0UW68B5B7N7hHo8MMBHLVsoseCo5YQ8POJhytY0Gi3ALcorkbz1BYc7WB8831sgofBhlHL50fK8oUhRYtjpu0ZXXqU68MRD9s5-KLdBKwa6Ftdw1lyuMO_ckQCVPb4oCXGpI/s1600-h/question+3+lat+blog.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE_FsVWL_0UW68B5B7N7hHo8MMBHLVsoseCo5YQ8POJhytY0Gi3ALcorkbz1BYc7WB8831sgofBhlHL50fK8oUhRYtjpu0ZXXqU68MRD9s5-KLdBKwa6Ftdw1lyuMO_ckQCVPb4oCXGpI/s320/question+3+lat+blog.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5238610455895893650" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGIfQ8lGq096b04sP6158-7gNoOk-JHB9E_-7kZ8FNn9BgNFRy9z3IjIQLMtbTCl-fVLHKYRtM5ih564ztqiV7d9tDYNrw6jYFvBOy7dy0bJX0Eo14KS48jrBKsYCvZTPXyy9hs_KejR0/s1600-h/question+3+low+heel+blog.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGIfQ8lGq096b04sP6158-7gNoOk-JHB9E_-7kZ8FNn9BgNFRy9z3IjIQLMtbTCl-fVLHKYRtM5ih564ztqiV7d9tDYNrw6jYFvBOy7dy0bJX0Eo14KS48jrBKsYCvZTPXyy9hs_KejR0/s320/question+3+low+heel+blog.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5238610461739496722" /></a><br /><br />The Question III low seen here includes some similar characteristics as the Mid version with the use of ventilated TPU and clean toe. <br />Low's often end up looking like a dumb down version of the mid's, because a lot of times it's an identical shoe except for the collar height. But this shoe has its own identity and is unique in its own right. <br /><br /><br />ここで紹介するクエスチョン3ローはTPU通気孔とクリーンなつま先などから見られる様に、ミッドカットバージョンの特徴をうまく継承している。<br />良くローカットの靴にありがちなのが、ミッドカットのデザインをそのままローにしてしまう事。そういう事をしてしまうとローはミッドのチープなバージョンに見えてしまう。しかしこの靴は独自のアイデンティティを持っており、チープバージョンではなく、一つのバッシュとして存在している。Pro Drizzlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04634455750668961170noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367592095420455413.post-78570199507060932002008-07-28T09:51:00.000-07:002008-07-28T21:44:00.665-07:00Versatile Ninjas<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSvABpj7hPBPlRqec8jhr8bbm8QuhWtUoQ1YXZloynQebHyPTRCQMmjHmx5BJjIiIpIXevrS8l2lBgB1sIoB-U-HkJYrjnlRcGuRFZihriHUFaleP914TmnX_YL-d_603a7uXHyimj3XU/s1600-h/bukatsu+front+white.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSvABpj7hPBPlRqec8jhr8bbm8QuhWtUoQ1YXZloynQebHyPTRCQMmjHmx5BJjIiIpIXevrS8l2lBgB1sIoB-U-HkJYrjnlRcGuRFZihriHUFaleP914TmnX_YL-d_603a7uXHyimj3XU/s320/bukatsu+front+white.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5228135871660280418" /></a><br />Here is an another colorway for the Union Versatility. Reebok has found a way to tap into new market opportunities with releasing distinct design, rather than trying to fit into bukatsu stereotypes as often presented by other companies. <br /><br />This colorway is pretty aggressive when you think about bukatsu players wearing them in a relatively conservative bukatsu environment. During the 90's when I used to play, there was this incident where one of my teammates' shoes were stolen by the upper classmen just because they were black and too aggressive. That's how serious it was to choose what to wear in bukatsu because in Japan, "A nail that sticks up gets hammered down" was still true back in the day. But today is a whole new era, Ninjas no longer need to be unperceived, it's time for sneaker companies to step up their game in bukatsu designs. <br /><br />This shoe was heavily focused on achieving maximum ventilation for bukatsu ballers who play all year round in a gym where there are no A/Cs. There is another version of this shoe made for speed player. I will post some pics, so stay tuned...<br /><br />今回はブカツユニオンンバーサティリティーの別色を紹介。リーボックはブカツについて一般にみられる既成概念に流される事無く、他の会社とは全く異なったデザインで、この新しいマーケットに踏み込んで来た。<br /><br />比較的コンサバな部活と言う環境で、バスケ部員がこれを履いているのを考えるとこのカラーは割とアグレッシブだ。90年代に自分がブカツでプレーしていた頃、チームメイトの靴の色が黒で目立つと言う理由で、その靴が先輩に盗まれるという事件が起こった。当時の日本では”出る杭は打たれる”と言う言い回しは本当だったのだ。そのくらい正しいバッシュを選ぶ事は大事だった。しかし今は全く新しい時代で、忍者(部活生)は認識されない方が良いと言う時代は終わったのだ。スニーカー会社はもっとブカツに対してデザインに力を入れるべきだ。<br /><br />この靴はエアコンの全くない体育館で年中プレーする部活生の為に、通気性を最大限にすることにフォーカスを当てた。<br />スピードプレーヤーの為に別バージョンが存在するので次回その写真を載せたいと思う。乞うご期待。。。Pro Drizzlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04634455750668961170noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367592095420455413.post-35873310339083467122008-07-18T09:55:00.000-07:002008-07-18T11:45:51.576-07:00Reebok Answer XII Revealed<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ-uSe9PmtemYRtXednbrqhRnH1f13z1iRHYN2-7FV_yjuqwZwvuJWCv3gwt1C2pD8WMJ1kw7AhEALIjcF3hwNSwuvgkH3B0AEA8Ybbbdlua5XryrTL6Mou-jrBLOLF7wT-VvkeiJeKSA/s1600-h/a12+front+view+blog.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ-uSe9PmtemYRtXednbrqhRnH1f13z1iRHYN2-7FV_yjuqwZwvuJWCv3gwt1C2pD8WMJ1kw7AhEALIjcF3hwNSwuvgkH3B0AEA8Ybbbdlua5XryrTL6Mou-jrBLOLF7wT-VvkeiJeKSA/s400/a12+front+view+blog.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5224420707550076706" /></a><br />Reebok Answer marks its 12th year this year since the first release in '97. The new Answer XII was built for the player who was known as a star pointguard AND a star quarterback in Hampton, VA. This shoe represents what Iverson the QB would wear on basketball court. The way he plays basketball is not so different from the way he plays football. <br /><br />"I'm a football player man, so contact is nothing to me... That's what it's about you know, that's what the (basketball) game is about." -Allen Iverson (from interview with ESPN).<br /><br />リーボックから97年に初代アンサーが発売されて今年で12年。アンサー12はバージニア州ハンプトンで、スターポイントガードそしてスタークゥオーターバックとして知られていた選手、アイバーソンの為に開発された。この靴が表している物は、クゥオーターバックとしてのアイバーソンがバスケのコートで履きたがる物だ。彼がバスケをしている姿は、フットボールをしている姿はそんなに差がない。<br /><br />"俺はフットボールプレーヤーだから、接触は俺にとってはなんでもない。そもそもそういうもんだろバスケのゲームは。” -アイバーソン(ESPNのインタビューより)。Pro Drizzlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04634455750668961170noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367592095420455413.post-2738304373892616562008-07-16T17:23:00.000-07:002008-07-16T18:14:39.980-07:00Jewelz<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6w77WCOqsoe2ut4qD-Ec7K00PIWaliXoyNRoJrWsYXoo-0OBPMnazAtrTiRNhd-hQ4WNa355qhuy31ufGsmkOn5EeR45kn_vOAUjV8AawSwDjLTD6sKavKn5FQQVeyfMGyO76FgojtFQ/s1600-h/a8+spray+blog.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6w77WCOqsoe2ut4qD-Ec7K00PIWaliXoyNRoJrWsYXoo-0OBPMnazAtrTiRNhd-hQ4WNa355qhuy31ufGsmkOn5EeR45kn_vOAUjV8AawSwDjLTD6sKavKn5FQQVeyfMGyO76FgojtFQ/s400/a8+spray+blog.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5223774006590035442" /></a><br />I was cleaning my pile of design CDs and found this graphic I did a while ago. I think it was around '03. At the time, I thought it came out pretty good for a first stencil I've ever done.<br /><br />デザインのCDを片付けていたら昔やったグラフィックが出て来た。確か2003年だったと思う。当時、初めてのステンシルにしてはなかなかだと思っていた。Pro Drizzlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04634455750668961170noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367592095420455413.post-61513224087822578422008-07-15T19:43:00.001-07:002010-07-13T11:13:24.834-07:00Kicks for Ninjas<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0mPUa0d6oYvzk4g8SouE_k1lmwwsjrEAYBqJHQt4p_k0nUKhKuCrCFbRfNd6SG46hEfitauobK9pQHQ7RolrM3mpHJ6GwsqHBmDvY2N4_GnqYoy7gnKsn8GWID9JIQHEdrRVvV5ra41M/s1600-h/bukatsu.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0mPUa0d6oYvzk4g8SouE_k1lmwwsjrEAYBqJHQt4p_k0nUKhKuCrCFbRfNd6SG46hEfitauobK9pQHQ7RolrM3mpHJ6GwsqHBmDvY2N4_GnqYoy7gnKsn8GWID9JIQHEdrRVvV5ra41M/s400/bukatsu.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5223448520232988002" /></a><br />Bukatsu Versatility, the first reeboks engineered specifically for Japanese bukatsu ballers. I remember doing countless suicides and 3-man-weaves in Air Flight Light IIs and Air Swifts back in the day. I just couldn't do it in Asics or Mizuno's because I preferred American style bball. Japanese brands had reputation for creating comfortable shoes, but I believed nike air is what's going to make me fly higher. But it's '08, Reebok is doing it right this time. If I was still bukatsu-ing, I'd definitely rock these.<br /><br />ブカツバーサティリティー。リーボックが日本のブカツ専用に作った初めてのモデル。数えきれないダッシュや三戦速攻をナイキのフライトライト2やエアスウィフトでやっていたのを思い出す。自分はアシックスやミズノではプレー出来なかった。なぜなら自分はアメリカのバスケスタイルが好きからだ。日本のブランドは履き心地が良いと評判だったけど、高く飛ぶんだったらナイキのエアーだろう、と信じ込んでいた。今は2008年、このリーボックかなり良さげ。もし自分がまだブカツやってたらたぶんこれ履いてただろう。Pro Drizzlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04634455750668961170noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367592095420455413.post-89774623598398719362008-07-14T16:38:00.000-07:002008-07-16T18:07:09.427-07:00A.I.'s Casual Shoe<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjufgbqZ3zyb5-IRaid1ZD-ozn2FrdYIA9nB0PbfIVGLGce8SNzDtJth3AzMlO4qH2MoJJmUHoz1NSRtZrYLxhsf4nmxyCLzXk6MpO4UPEdUCx5nUaEb8tBmdmYYv5Ft5NF3HTazLtwbeU/s1600-h/q+casual+heel.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjufgbqZ3zyb5-IRaid1ZD-ozn2FrdYIA9nB0PbfIVGLGce8SNzDtJth3AzMlO4qH2MoJJmUHoz1NSRtZrYLxhsf4nmxyCLzXk6MpO4UPEdUCx5nUaEb8tBmdmYYv5Ft5NF3HTazLtwbeU/s400/q+casual+heel.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5223394587801983410" /></a><br />Some of you might already know, these are what Allen Iverson is wearing off court. Taking design ques from the original "Question", Allen's first signature model.<br /><br />アイバーソンのオフコート用キックス。アレンのファーストシグネチャーであるクエスチョンからデザインDNAを引き継いでいる。Pro Drizzlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04634455750668961170noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367592095420455413.post-76157162721670402112008-07-14T15:51:00.000-07:002009-06-16T15:11:41.580-07:00Answer X - Bubbachuck the Bulldog<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEKgBPgMBUpDa36ewSfu5JIv-Zokky5UHByqMtw16tZVQcFGlr7w0TVS13qOGO7xTg2mQSzrZ4h_NzMDPyc6r-AO1eahmFqAP1Hh0C_F-9wjZdjLPKTWdOA6Ga1X319FH-KKeVFM5zrKY/s1600-h/a10+heel+view.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEKgBPgMBUpDa36ewSfu5JIv-Zokky5UHByqMtw16tZVQcFGlr7w0TVS13qOGO7xTg2mQSzrZ4h_NzMDPyc6r-AO1eahmFqAP1Hh0C_F-9wjZdjLPKTWdOA6Ga1X319FH-KKeVFM5zrKY/s400/a10+heel+view.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5223397526196660610" /></a><br />4-time NBA scoring champ plays his heart out everytime he steps on the court. He is pound for pound, the toughest player in the NBA. This black gold Reebok was supposed to be on his feet if he had stayed with the Sixers in '07. You can see the glimpse of "bulldog" in this shoe, which was the inspiration behind this design.<br /><br />毎試合、全身全霊で挑む4度の得点王。そう、彼はNBAで最もタフなプレーヤーだ。この黒いリーボックは彼が2007年にシクサーズからトレードに出されなければ履いていたはずのバッシュだ。ブルドッグがインスピレーションになったこのデザインから、それらしさが滲み出ている。Pro Drizzlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04634455750668961170noreply@blogger.com0