One Down!

Michael Phelps has one his first gold of 08'. One down and seven to go. He smashed his World and Olympic records for the 400m.

It was a dominating performance and should be an indication of things to come.



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Nike Hyperdunk - Infrared

When you say Hyperdunk you make a statement. When you say Infrared you make a statement. So when you say Infrared Hyperdunk you make quite a big statement. And truthfully upon looking at these samples I can't help but feel a little let down. Ya the infrared is cool and all but these just look so plain jane. If it were me I woulda made a black swoosh with infrared accents to really contrast and bring out the infrared. But that's just me. Personally I'd still cop but I feel really let down about these.

Dope Style Taker - Say It To Your Face

You're a BEAT BITER
Dope Style Taker
Say it to your face you ain't nothin' but a faker

Aw you judging me dogg
please you shop at the mall
Me I shop at boutiques, limited quantity sneaks
Where do these quantities be
maybe they all on my feet
But I don't get it tho, about year ago you sed my gear is wack
Nigga now my gear is dope, I guess it goes full circle like a cheerio
Cause you rocking what I was rocking like a year ago!

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Love the hypocrites hating until you make it
Wack swagga jackers but my steez ain't for the taking

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So much game
that I could put it in a bottle and sell it too lames
And getting graphics in ya fade was fresh in the day
But it was jacked by the losers
I'm bout too say screw it and Grow a jerry curl wear a diaper like cupid or something else stupid
And see if people do it
and if they do it then that proves it
People are just losers and they'll anything if someone cool do it
But they won't do it first so I guess they not cool

Those Wings Don't Make You Fly

And That Crown Don't Make You King

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You think we're fly But we levitate

Be True - Do You

Nikesportswear has finally launched and it has every sneakerheads dream. A nike shoe editor. Don't get it twisted this isn't like Nikeid you. It's a lot more functional however you can't order the shoes to be made. At least I am not aware that you can. But the editor is a lot of fun and it isn't just colors and text. Different fabrics and designs and patterns. Mainly for shits and giggles but whatever it's loads fun.

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Beijing 2008

Here it is ladies and gentleman. The highly anticipated. Highly picketed. Highly opposed. Summer Olympics of 2008. It's going to be a very very exciting event. Here is why. Michael Phelps is slated to dominate the hydro once more this go around.
This go around Phelps currently holds 25 world records and last Olympics in Athens medaled in 8 events. And walked away with 6 gold and that ties him for an Olympic record as well. Personally I am set on him breaking his own Olympic and world records this year and I am sure it's going to be exciting. Swimming is one of my favorite events because I myself used to swim competitively, I was quite good too. If I stuck with it who knows may I'd be in a lane by Phelps this year. Too bad we'll never know.

Now if Phelps' domination isn't enough to convince you then let me introduce you to the Re-deem team. That's right TEAM USA basketball is back and they mean business this go around. They may be a small team but they're chalked with superstars, superstars who can play some real team ball. Kobe, Lebron, Dwyane, D12 and company all have their work cut out for them. But seriously this team has shown some early signs of powerhouse contendership. Except for the latest game against Australia. They may not be shoe-ins but they are heavily favored. They're not the dream team either but then again...who is.

On the Canadian front we have world class runner Perdita Felicien, and if you remember her from the last Olympics; she was favored to dominate hurdles. She became a household name when she raced in the 100m hurdles and was a shoe-in to win and tripped over the first hurdle. PSYCHE! To save her the emberassment this year Perdita won't be participating in the Olympics due to a foot Injury. And Canada didn't qualify in Basketball. Soooo GO USA GO! How tragic. We really aren't a 2 Olympic nation. Save face Canada, focus on Vancouver 2010.

Just One Of Those Days

Sidebar: I woke feeling pretty lethargic like most mornings, I feel pretty indifferent this morning it's not a feel good day but it ain't bad either. Sa'll good.

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I got into work today and I knew it was just going to be the biggest gong show. I opened up with shotgunning 5 straight emails out to get my party started. Then I opened my blog and various other blogs and sources to blog about. Which means I totally ignored the work sitting on the desk. Which btw isn't even my work to get done. So with no work and a huge email party going on with tons to blog about. Since you know I posted nothing yesterday. Today is going to be just one of those days. Hopefully it goes by fast

Stay Clean

Jason Markk x NORT Special Edition Sneaker Solution

A follow-up on the FPOE's piece on Jason Markk's Premium Sneaker Solution. The more kicks I buy, the more I put on rotation, the more cleaning is required. I tried it for the first time today having had it for awhile fearing to Un-DS my kit. All I can say is, it works. My first wave of test peices consisted of:

Air Jordan IV (cool gray/metallic silv./black-var. mz) - nubuck

Jordan Cue (khaki/brown-white) - suede

Women's Jordan 23 Classic (white/fuschia-pink ribbon) - leather/cotton

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The most noticable difference came from the 23 Classics which is pictured below:

Before

After

This kit is perfect for the collector with a wide array of sneakers in different types of materials and colorways. Safe to use and very 'green' for the environment. More on the PHKR Shoesades.

Pictures courtesy of PHKR Blog