Madfoot apparently believes that its shoes are so good that the owner, or at least his feet, will go mad with joy. Maybe the Madfoot Kingston 2 is a fitting choice for putting this assertion to the test.

These sneakers look casual, urban, and stylish. Not to disappoint Madfoot, but there’s little that looks mad about the pairs either. On the contrary, careful attention to detail, and good craftsmanship makes us suspect that they were the result of a long and diligent design process.

And what about the result? Perhaps the most obvious feature of the Kingston 2 is the colorways. Madfoot was very conservative and conventional in the choice of colors, but we cannot say that the result is a disappointment. There is beauty in this kind of simplicity.

The strong soles also make these sneakers ideal for outdoors activity. And outdoor activity should be where you can put your Madfoot to the test. How mad are they?  Check this, and you can comment here too.

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One of today’s finest shoes is the New Balance 420 though it is considered classic, but the enhancement that took place makes it more than a hit of yesteryears. The buttery soft full grain leather toe-box and side panel and the soft suede back panel gives a combination of classic and hype tune, but more interestingly, it has a metal-infused nylon that covers a part of the upper. The New Balance 420 comes in two colorways- the Beige/Brown and the Green/Purple, with $110 price tag on, and now available at New Balance retail outlets.

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Wow! Superbly designed, and made for perfection, this is not just another token of success from Nike. Apart from the customary Nike excellence, it is the symbol of a culture, and the spirit of NYC that allows this pair to rise like a skyscraper among the creations and designs of competitors.

The obligatory white, yellow and black colors would have been boring at the hands of others, but the designers of Nike know how to use their palette like true artists. Not a single stroke of the brush is misplaced, not a single detail is too much or too less. We can only bow in reognition of such a spectacular achievement.

The checkerboard theme in black and white reminds us of the taxi motif and the carbon fibre. But, make no mistake, with or without the references, this is a powerful statement of perfectionism from Nike. The style, as always, is clean, sincere and fearless. Add to that the elegance of the contours, and the beauty of the texture – do we need any more words?

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This supreme sample of might and power is the latest from Supra Skytop series. The pair looks heavy and mighty, and if you want your prestige and status to be reflected on the footwear you choose, these shoes will get the job done for you.  

Skytop is the origin of the universe, as far as Supra is concerned. The explosive potential of these shoes to burn holes on the ground where they walk shouldn’t be underestimated. With studs on both sides and the heelstrap adding a touch of power to the glossy black leather covering more than three fourths of the texture, the Skytop NS really looks like a battleship.

At the very least, it’s sure to serve you well in your battles against the seas of mud and rain in the streets and subways of the urban scene. The item looks really powerful and the owner will not be disappointed in his choice if he seeks the thrill of owning a Supra. View More Photos/Info

Hypethetic has recently dropped the Mosaic Skull Force Ones through his website linked here. The Mosaic Skull Force Ones are available on a made-to-order basis though Hypethetic has set his production limit at a dozen. I found these photos at Hypethetic’s Customsnkr.com blog linked here.

The Mosaic Skull Force Ones feature a mosaic of yellow, orange and brown hues on the middle panels, back panels and toe boxes. Hypethetic used black patent leather surrounding the toe broken up into individual scales to simulate snakeskin. The snakeskin effect is continued up the eyelets to the collar to add a touch of distinction to these customs. On the heel tag, we see a stitched skull and crutches in gold to match the colorful mosaics elsewhere on the shoe.

Hypethetic opened bidding for a limited run of the Mosaic Skull Force Ones last night at 10pm Eastern. The lucky winners will get the Mosaic Skull Force Ones within a month of the auction’s closing, a remarkable timetable considering the resources needed to complete these customs. Hypethetic is known View More Photos/Info

Nike has recently added the ladies’ Pocketknife model to the Air Max1 to form perhaps the nicest of Quickstrike packs so far.

The Pocketknife has a really different design, accentuating beauty and refinement of style to a degree that usually emphasizes power and utility in  Nike’s creations. This is not surprising of course, since Nike is equally comfortable with creating items of prestige and might for males, as they are with designing beautiful, and functional ones for the ladies. The striking features of the Pocketknife are the color choices and the different, surprisingly unusual yet effective choice for the strap and lacing system. 
 
It is a perfect choice to complement the supreme design of the Air Max 1, and we can only be delighted at the continued success of Nike at bringing us ever more samples of their never failing ability to amaze and innovate. Whether for your spouse, or girlfriend, the Quickstrike will be a superior gift item this year. 

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