Sunday, August 30, 2009
Saturday, August 29, 2009
Sawn-off Tyguns on eBay
Wow, I've never seen these before. Ankle-height Adidas Tyguns, as advertised on eBay. Click the title to visit the auction page.
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
My Man.
Kicking off a new segment, just for the fellas:
My Man.
Featuring great finds for my kind of man.
It's not attractive to walk around a college campus with no books; it speaks on your character, rather, the lack thereof.
Orange Nylon RuckSack. $50 Here.
FYI: This Nike Buzz Lightyear Backpack is overkill. We get it, you're a SneakerHead..sheesh. Buy sneakers.
I'm not mad at a Burnt Orange Satchel. $60 Here.
Sureshot Backback by Gravis. $65 Here.
My Man.
Featuring great finds for my kind of man.
It's not attractive to walk around a college campus with no books; it speaks on your character, rather, the lack thereof.
Orange Nylon RuckSack. $50 Here.
FYI: This Nike Buzz Lightyear Backpack is overkill. We get it, you're a SneakerHead..sheesh. Buy sneakers.
I'm not mad at a Burnt Orange Satchel. $60 Here.
Sureshot Backback by Gravis. $65 Here.
Monday, August 24, 2009
Going away
Boots160 will be away for a few days, but back by the weekend. Check back soon for more updates!
From the Back of my Sneaker Cupboard #15
Adidas Box Rival boxing boots. This photo is an old favourite of mine, taken way back in the days before digital cameras, by putting my foot into a flatbed scanner. Quite a good result, actually.
Sunday, August 23, 2009
Saturday, August 22, 2009
Defeated
Very rare is the wrestler who never loses. Every time you step on that mat you know that only one of you can be the victor.
Friday, August 21, 2009
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Surplus Dope Stuff
Yves Saint Laurent Crocodile Embossed Patent Leather Tote
I'm not sure, but I think I just died.
Dope Shoe Blog
Boooooots.
Just knowing that boots like these exist, I'm obligated to obtain a career that can allow me to have a seperate checking account or credit card just to purchase shoes.
Don't judge me, you don't know me.
Christian Louboutin Bandage Ankle Boot. $2,095
LAMB Rasta Cutout Booties. $355
Albert Fringe Lace-Up Boot. $135
Kurt Geiger Carvela Super Boots. $248
Dolce and Gabbana Metallic Ruffle Suede Boots. $1,417
Balmain Suede Buckle Ankle Boots. $1,195
Chrisitan Louboutin Striped Multi Ankle Bootie. $1,426
Christian Louboutin Manamouk Ponyskin Ankle Boots. $1,231
Alexander Wang Hanne Triple Buckle Boot. $1,074
Alexander McQueen Snap Up Leather Motorcyle Boot. $997
Just knowing that boots like these exist, I'm obligated to obtain a career that can allow me to have a seperate checking account or credit card just to purchase shoes.
Don't judge me, you don't know me.
Christian Louboutin Bandage Ankle Boot. $2,095
LAMB Rasta Cutout Booties. $355
Albert Fringe Lace-Up Boot. $135
Kurt Geiger Carvela Super Boots. $248
Dolce and Gabbana Metallic Ruffle Suede Boots. $1,417
Balmain Suede Buckle Ankle Boots. $1,195
Chrisitan Louboutin Striped Multi Ankle Bootie. $1,426
Christian Louboutin Manamouk Ponyskin Ankle Boots. $1,231
Alexander Wang Hanne Triple Buckle Boot. $1,074
Alexander McQueen Snap Up Leather Motorcyle Boot. $997
Monday, August 17, 2009
Converse All Star CT Lite
I'm liking these "lite" versions of the Chuck, even though they're being marketed as for women only. Kinda makes me think of a Chuck combined with a wrestling shoe.
Sunday, August 16, 2009
Thursday, August 13, 2009
"The Politics of Shoes"
"The Politics Of Shoes" The Politics of Shoes Exhibit @mobius – May 23 through May 31th, 2009
Mobius – 725 Harrison Avenue, Boston MA – www.mobius.org
by Jill Furumoto
The Red Ruby Slipper, a twisted nest of wire coiled,
A powerful red shoe, bigger than you, stands alone at the front door
Let the games begin- here, in a place called
"The Politics of Shoes"
Inside:
View
The defiled sole of a dirty shoe, A
Projectile weapon hurled at George W. Bush-
A dirty sole aimed towards another soul, tainted
with the blood the innocent.
Arrested, the shoe is shuffled away.
Step into the another puddle of sand,
Sand puddles on your shoes
Are tracked as you step across the floor to read about the
The 63 homicides that took place in Boston Last Year.
As you walk away, your footsteps
Drag the dirt around the room. Nobody is safe, even
running leaves traces of the crime scene-and panic spreads like
dust in a windstorm
Women's shoes in the corner window
High heels, pointed toes, fine leather and textiles of varied design.
These women are deceased, but their shoes endure to archive
intimate details of their lust for
beauty, style, fashion, and social acceptance...
I was told that people will judge me by my shoes (and my hair)
After I am dead, what tales will my shoes tell? No one will think much of me.
I didn't bother to dress up my feet. I have tried to free myself of
The Politics of Shoes.
Turn another corner and view- running shoes with steel protracting high heels
Can't a woman be athletic and feminine at the same time?
Where does the politics of shoes end?
Not in my backyard.
We hear these old songs, and we step over torn up sheet music.
Songs of racism and oppression are strewn all over the floor-
While scattered footprints cover their lyrics, the message is revealed
to those who look closely.
The Politics of Shoes-Where does it end?
Maybe with a click of a heel, a video loop
Two shoes knock to together, walk together, try to get along.
But this is not right, this is the bizarre tale of two left feet trying to act as a pair.
I'm ready to go home now, enough of the Politics of Shoes.
Mobius – 725 Harrison Avenue, Boston MA – www.mobius.org
by Jill Furumoto
The Red Ruby Slipper, a twisted nest of wire coiled,
A powerful red shoe, bigger than you, stands alone at the front door
Let the games begin- here, in a place called
"The Politics of Shoes"
Inside:
View
The defiled sole of a dirty shoe, A
Projectile weapon hurled at George W. Bush-
A dirty sole aimed towards another soul, tainted
with the blood the innocent.
Arrested, the shoe is shuffled away.
Step into the another puddle of sand,
Sand puddles on your shoes
Are tracked as you step across the floor to read about the
The 63 homicides that took place in Boston Last Year.
As you walk away, your footsteps
Drag the dirt around the room. Nobody is safe, even
running leaves traces of the crime scene-and panic spreads like
dust in a windstorm
Women's shoes in the corner window
High heels, pointed toes, fine leather and textiles of varied design.
These women are deceased, but their shoes endure to archive
intimate details of their lust for
beauty, style, fashion, and social acceptance...
I was told that people will judge me by my shoes (and my hair)
After I am dead, what tales will my shoes tell? No one will think much of me.
I didn't bother to dress up my feet. I have tried to free myself of
The Politics of Shoes.
Turn another corner and view- running shoes with steel protracting high heels
Can't a woman be athletic and feminine at the same time?
Where does the politics of shoes end?
Not in my backyard.
We hear these old songs, and we step over torn up sheet music.
Songs of racism and oppression are strewn all over the floor-
While scattered footprints cover their lyrics, the message is revealed
to those who look closely.
The Politics of Shoes-Where does it end?
Maybe with a click of a heel, a video loop
Two shoes knock to together, walk together, try to get along.
But this is not right, this is the bizarre tale of two left feet trying to act as a pair.
I'm ready to go home now, enough of the Politics of Shoes.
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Surplus Dope Stuff
Chanel Rue Cambon Gold Plated Earrings.
Markus Lupfer KissKiss Merino Sweater. $340
Margiela Sterling Silver LoveHate Rings. I love these because they remind me of Radio Raheem
Change IV A Dollar
Okay, Okay--Let's keep the rude comments regarding my hiatus to a minimum. I've recently been asked a lot about my blogging, or lack thereof, and it turned into something that was just for the people. I don't really care about the people, no offense to the people. So, when I am self-motivated, I will post. I hope the few readers I've got follow along.
Sincerly, ChangeIV
Sincerly, ChangeIV
Monday, August 10, 2009
David Chin - "The People's Shoes"
David Chin posted each of his photographs for the Politics of Shoes exhibit with the accompanying text/comment by the wearer:
http://www.prehensileeye.net/peoples_shoes/#i/01.jpg
http://www.prehensileeye.net/peoples_shoes/#i/01.jpg
Sunday, August 9, 2009
Saturday, August 8, 2009
Friday, August 7, 2009
Adidas Jab
A tour of a now very rare pair of vintage adidas boxing boots. Note the mega-long laces. The combination of green and purple is mad but brilliant.
Thursday, August 6, 2009
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
Vintage adidas wrestling shoes in action
Adidas Mondial (left) against Adidas Elite Internationals. If I'm not mistaken!
Monday, August 3, 2009
The Politics of Shoes: Artistic Profile Sam Tan
The Politics of Shoes: Artistic Profile Sam Tan
by Jill Furumoto
by Jill Furumoto
After viewing the Politics of Shoes art exhibit hosted by Jane Wang, many thoughts and feelings and images flooded my mind. There were so many ideas and so much to look at.
As I reflect on my experience with the Politics of Shoes show, a few of the exhibits stood out in my mind. One of them was the piece "63 in '08", by Sam Tan. This piece engaged me, and I immediate felt that I had literally "stepped into the artist's" medium when I crossed a sand puddle on the floor to read the names of the 63 homicide victims in Boston in 2008.
After reading their names, I stepped back across the sand puddle and tried to move on to the next piece. In doing so, I tracked the sand across the floor and realized that I was now part of the art piece. Yes, it made a direct impression on me. The interactive aspect of this piece grabbed me. The violence in the community rubs off on our souls or our soles, in this case, and when we try to walk away, the residue symbolically follows us. This was a great idea, and it made me stop and think about what the Artist was trying to say.
I decided that I would like to learn more about Sam Tan's artistic process and his journey towards making 63 so I interviewed him electronically and was glad he was willing to share some of his thoughts and background via facebook. Here is a summary of the interview.
Question: What is your background? Did you go to art school?
I am largely self-taught and my background was originally in psychology. I've always enjoyed visiting museums and galleries and was intrigued and inspired by the creative journeys that the artists went on. After following the programming of quite a few of the local galleries for awhile, I felt that I had the courage to jump into the deeper and see what would come out of it.
Question: What is your favorite modality?
I don't have a specific modality that I stick to. I don't like to box myself in, and I enjoy shaking things up now and then. That is why I found the open call to participate in "The Politics of Shoes to be appealing and challenging as I have not made site specific work in the past .
Question: What inspired you to do your piece 63?
Some of my work; like abstract biomorphic paintings are more intuitive and fluid in its process while others like “63 in '08” and my other work which involves using gay pornographic imagery are more conceptually based and linear in its process.
I came across the Politics of Shoes through an open call posted on the net.
The inspiration behind my piece was that I had been basically (and continue to be) troubled by the homicides that took place in the city. I wanted to communicate the idea that we are all interconnected to one another even though we may live in much safer neighborhoods that have not been a witness to such crimes.
Question: What are you working on now?
I am currently working on abstract paintings that have collage elements. Its a continuation of the work that I have shown earlier this year at the artists foundation gallery in Boston. I have no plans to make other site specific installations like "63 in '08". Although I could conceivably create variations of that work in the future.
The responses I have gotten from my piece have been good. Because of the sobering content of the piece, some viewers have been moved by it while some others were able to make interesting cross-cultural connections.
As I reflect on my experience with the Politics of Shoes show, a few of the exhibits stood out in my mind. One of them was the piece "63 in '08", by Sam Tan. This piece engaged me, and I immediate felt that I had literally "stepped into the artist's" medium when I crossed a sand puddle on the floor to read the names of the 63 homicide victims in Boston in 2008.
After reading their names, I stepped back across the sand puddle and tried to move on to the next piece. In doing so, I tracked the sand across the floor and realized that I was now part of the art piece. Yes, it made a direct impression on me. The interactive aspect of this piece grabbed me. The violence in the community rubs off on our souls or our soles, in this case, and when we try to walk away, the residue symbolically follows us. This was a great idea, and it made me stop and think about what the Artist was trying to say.
I decided that I would like to learn more about Sam Tan's artistic process and his journey towards making 63 so I interviewed him electronically and was glad he was willing to share some of his thoughts and background via facebook. Here is a summary of the interview.
Question: What is your background? Did you go to art school?
I am largely self-taught and my background was originally in psychology. I've always enjoyed visiting museums and galleries and was intrigued and inspired by the creative journeys that the artists went on. After following the programming of quite a few of the local galleries for awhile, I felt that I had the courage to jump into the deeper and see what would come out of it.
Question: What is your favorite modality?
I don't have a specific modality that I stick to. I don't like to box myself in, and I enjoy shaking things up now and then. That is why I found the open call to participate in "The Politics of Shoes to be appealing and challenging as I have not made site specific work in the past .
Question: What inspired you to do your piece 63?
Some of my work; like abstract biomorphic paintings are more intuitive and fluid in its process while others like “63 in '08” and my other work which involves using gay pornographic imagery are more conceptually based and linear in its process.
I came across the Politics of Shoes through an open call posted on the net.
The inspiration behind my piece was that I had been basically (and continue to be) troubled by the homicides that took place in the city. I wanted to communicate the idea that we are all interconnected to one another even though we may live in much safer neighborhoods that have not been a witness to such crimes.
Question: What are you working on now?
I am currently working on abstract paintings that have collage elements. Its a continuation of the work that I have shown earlier this year at the artists foundation gallery in Boston. I have no plans to make other site specific installations like "63 in '08". Although I could conceivably create variations of that work in the future.
The responses I have gotten from my piece have been good. Because of the sobering content of the piece, some viewers have been moved by it while some others were able to make interesting cross-cultural connections.
Vintage ASICS Wrestling Shoe Ad
If I were that guy on the left, lacing up in those classic split sole wrestling shoes, I'd be concentrating pretty hard on my shoes too! But I'm not so sure about the lady on the right...!
Sunday, August 2, 2009
Converse Chuck Taylor “Sweatshirt”
Great shoes, immaculately and professionally photographed. Nice neat lacing, too! Nice.
Wrestling Arena
I've just discovered www.wrestlingarena.info. Here's an example of their excellent work. (And I'm loving those Adidas Combat Speeds!)
Saturday, August 1, 2009
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