Sometimes More is More.

Sole Academy has been holding it down when it comes to retro Asics model releases for a while now, and they're showing no signs of slowing down any time soon. And too add to an already solid run, they're all set to drop their newest exclusive at both locations this Saturday (11am Katipunan/10am ATC) - The "Black-Sand Camo" Asics Gel Saga.

Photo from the Sole Academy Facebook Page.

If you slept on the "Kill Bill" Gel Sagas, then these might be worth your while. Orange lages work in tandem with green accents to offset the shoe's neutral base colors, giving them a nice bit of pop without being too obnoxious. For anyone who's looking to add a pair of retro runners into their footwear rotation, these are well worth the P5995 they're going for. And for the serious sneakerheads looking to add to the stack(s), like the saying goes sometimes more is more! Hah!

Click HERE to check out more looks via the Sole Academy Facebook Page!

Mob Mentality.

I walked into the Adidas store in Greenbelt last Sunday with my dad and sister and found myself pleasantly surprised with what I saw on display. No, it wasn't the Adidas x Mark McNairy collabs (more on those in another entry). In fact, I didn't notice them until my sister pointed them out to me.

Adidas brought in a pretty limited supply of the "Black Flag" Wings 2.0 sneakers designed by Jeremy Scott in collaboration with the A$AP Mob's flag-bearer, Pretty Flacko himself, A$AP Rocky. No small feat considering how in demand/sold out these are in other parts of the world.

Beautiful. The Tech Super lurking in the background is mighty fine too.

Design wise, Jeremy Scott's collaborations with Adidas have been pretty out there to say the least. Even with the all-black colorway, that doesn't change one bit. Subtle, asymmetrical details abound upon closer inspection, with stars dotting one shoe with stripes lining the other. The ballistic nylon used in the upper is amazing, and even if they aren't my style at all, I just had to try them on.

Hardly a Fashion Killa.

Yup, definitely not my style at all, but I can't deny that these shoes are beautiful. They're my favorite out of all the Adidas and Jeremy Scott collabs thus far. These pictures do not do them justice. This is a pair you have to see up close to really appreciate. A$AP Rocky and the rest of the mob may Live Long, but I don't think these are gonna last long on shelves. If you wanna stunt like you're in the A$AP Mob, or like a street goth at lest, cop a pair at selected Adidas stores for P10,995.

Again, awesome job Adidas Philippines for bringing these in! My fingers are still crossed on the Mutombo retros though!

Jesus Walks, and Shoots Really Really Well From 3 Point Land.

I may have mentioned this in another blog entry before, but I'll say it again. I love the Los Angeles Lakers. How is this relevant? Because Titan and local streetwear brand Progress are teaming up to launch a capsule collection inspired by Jesus Shuttlesworth, a movie character once played by Ray Allen of the Miami Heat.

All images are from the Titan 22 website.

Yup, the very same Miami Heat who have won the last 2 NBA championships. The same team Ray Allen was on when he hit a 3 to tie the game and save Miami's title hopes in game 6 in the finals series against the Spurs last year. We all know what happened after that. Barring any negative backlash coming from Heat (I come in peace, I know there's a lot of you out there) fans, I have come to accept the Heat's emergence as a real team to be reckoned with, and I will concede that Ray Allen's Got Game. Hah. See what I did there? 

After seeing pictures pop up on Instagram, the whole collection features nicely done appropriations of religious imagery, which if you've been following streetwear, has been quite a popular move for many brands as of late. But so far, I haven't seen anything quite like this. 

Check out images of the Titan 22 x Progress "Jesus" Capsule Collection below and get a live look on October 30, Wednesday, 6 PM at the Titan 22 Flagship store over at Two Parkade, Bonifacio Global City. And from the looks of the poster above, we're gonna be in for some solid DJ sets and Mexican food too!

Titan x Progress "Shuttlesworth" Jersey @ P2495
WOW.

Titan x Progress "Jesus Saves" Pullover Hoodie @ P2295

Titan X Progress "Jesus Saves" Tee @ P995

Titan x Progress "Jesus Saves" Socks @ P795

Because you know sneakerheads love collabs.

With just how big the sneaker community is getting, it just made sense to have another outlet for people to show just how much they love their shoes. Now at Shoephoric, people don't have to rely on tumblr and the 'gram to stunt in their sneakers!

Seriously though, Shoephoric is a social network for shoe lovers in general, not just the sneakerheads. Aside from being able to follow your friends and like-minded individuals, the site's also a venue where you can showcase your collection, do a little bit of buy-and-sell, share you fantasy kicks, and join contests like the one below.

To celebrate 2 years of being up and running, Shoephoric has teamed up with Sneak Peek for a contest that'll get 5 lucky people laced up in some kicks. The discounts and gift certificates don't hurt either. The mechanics to join are pretty self-explanatory. And you're probably showing off some new pickups on Instagram anyway, so be liberal with them hashtags because the winners will be announced on October 31!

Click HERE for more mechanics.

The Sneak Peek on Instagram.

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It pays to learn, especially when it's free.

Every now and then, I like doing other things aside from writing about the sneakers I can't buy, like taking my girlfriend Dylan out to The National Museum to take advantage of the free admission for the entire month. It's been years since I last checked out the museum, and given the lack of knowledge I have towards Philippine art, I figured a free trip to the museum would make a pretty good crash course and interesting date idea. Head's up to all the guys with artsy girlfriends out there, unless you know, you're both too cool for this stuff.

Given that some halls were getting renovated, getting to explore the whole place shouldn't take more than a couple of hours. There's a wide variety of art on display, from creepy religious statues, to work done by more contemporary artists. Me and Dylan had a great time getting to check everything out, with the both of us having our own sets of favorites. Overall, it was a great way to make use of a morning. Aside from the two of us getting to get to spend some time together, it was cool to learn about stuff together too. Learning can be fun, especially when it's free!

Check out the pictures below to get a better idea of what to expect. If they're enticing enough, book it to the National Museum because free admission only runs through this month!

On My Feet - Onitsuka Tiger X-Calibers

One of the museum's chill spots features a series of pieces done by Botong Francisco.

If you're a Filipino and don't know even in passing that this is Juan Luna's "Spoliarium", then I guess you didn't pay attention in history class. 

This hall full of old religious art was probably my favorite out of all the rooms. 

A hall of sculptures.

One of the more chilling pieces in a room filled with works done during the time of, or inspired by the Japanese occupation.

My lovely date. :)

Don't Touch.

Ang Kiukok

Rizal killing the #menswear game back in the day.

Seriously, bro. Do You Even Lift?

Images from the Sole Academy Facebook Page.

Well, that won't matter if you hit the gym (though you'd much rather stunt in them, I'm sure) in either of these Nike Air Trainers dropping this Saturday, October 26. Done up in iconic Air Max colorways, the "Infrared"Air Trainer 1 Mids will be released exclusively at Sole Academy Katipunan at 10am, while the "Persian Violet" Air Trainer 2 Mids will be available at Sole Academy ATC at the same time.

Sneaker history buffs should jump at a chance to own some vital models that resulted from Nike's venture into "cross training" sometime in the 1980s. If I could pull off a Shane West from "A Walk To Remember" (yes, I referenced that movie. No shame.) and be in two places at once, I'd get 'em both. Pre-supposing I have the monetary means to do so, too, as both pairs will go for the price of P6295.

Check out Sole Academy's page on Facebook HERE to get more product shots!

Pay Attention To The Color Wheel.

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There had to be a point in your school life where you studied the color wheel. You know, that circle that shows you which colors worked well together. Now, I'm not saying you should follow the wheel every time you decide to put on some clothes, but sometimes, it's hard to argue with how some combos just work.

Case in point, these navy gumsoled Vans Authentics. This longtime longtime favorite Vans model of mine is just a testament to timeless style that gets taken up a notch all thanks to the presence of the brown gum sole. Trust me, on those days when you don't want to wear your retro runners or Air Jordans, these are guaranteed to keep you looking good even when you've beaten them into the ground.

Available now at Vans Concept Stores for P2398.

Looking At Your Phone To Tell The Time Is A Sign That You Don't Like Making Unnecessary Effort.

In an age where all you need to do to figure out the time is to whip out your phone, wearing a watch isn't really considered a necessity. But people continue investing in them because wearing one is a plain and simple form of non-verbal communication.

An investment watch tells everybody "I could've spent on my child's college tuition, but I bought this watch" in the most subtle way possible. Now while that's all fine and dandy, sometimes you just want a watch that does its job of telling time, looks good, and isn't offered at an aspirational price point.

The Daily Timepiece by Neff (yup, the same guys that make caps) is all of those things. They come in a vast array of styles, from solid colors, all the way to the Wild Time editions in the photo above. Price wise, they're pretty affordable, with higher end models sold at around P2200. They're sturdy thanks to a predominantly rubber exterior, and great for casual to semi-formal settings, especially if the rest of your gear is understated. Look for it to provide that punch of color, an irreverent compliment to simple style, and some other nice descriptives being thrown around in #menswear blogs as of late. 

Look for Neff Timepieces at the SM Store over at SM Aura Premier.