KixandtheCity.com is an “Online Magazine Dedicated to Sneaker Culture” that was founded 7 months ago by MaZe, a long time sneaker collector from NYC.
KATC specializes in providing timely, accurate, and hype free information. Besides the customary product updates and release dates, KATC provides an in depth look into the people behind sneaker culture, including the shops and the players that keep the culture progressing.
(thx for your review TheOne)
Comment from us:
Damn nice blog and even though it’s kinda young it is already one of the best places to get your daily dosage of sneaker news.
Sekure is now a well known designer in Australia. Growing up surrounded by a culture that didn’t encourage his art Sekure covertly practiced his works for years before being contracted to co-ordinate the interior design and painting of various basketball and hip-hop shops within Melbourne.
His work began with street art, web-graphics and custom signatures which enabled him to develop an attention to detail and patience which is required in the field of clothing customization. Being a dedicated collector of rare footwear Sekure has formed an appreciation of the importance of style, uniqueness and quality of finish that is required for a shoe to outlast current fashion and to surpass common trends or fads. This is why each design created is totally unique and thus you will own a one of a kind Sekure-D couture item. Untamed by theme or style Sekure blends graphics, symbols and text within an underlying current of street art to craft a design based on the ideas conveyed by you or inspiration sought elsewhere.
5 friends got together to write about their interests on this blog. Urban culture stuff. Kicks, clothes, urban toys, music, etc.
Some words from Jupiter:
It is up since April 2006 and just a place to share our kicks pick ups. Which has now evovled to other interests also. Most sites are just shoe/clothes based. Ours has music bits also.
Kevin from NYC documents some of the custom sneakers he comes across. It features some fresh customs and saves time if you don’t want to check the custom sneaker forums.
Some words from Kevin:
2000 words is a blog about custom sneakers. Our blog digs through the crates and also showcases the artists of the future. Interested in submitting your work? send a nice tagged pic to oo718oo@gmail.com
Ever had a pair of kicks with fish in the tongue? REAL FISH! If you want to see what one can make out of a pair of sneakers check Blue Reverie. Some pretty crazy customs over there.
Some words from Blue:
Pimp My Shoes is a website run by the artist “Blue” who
specializes in creating unique pairs of customized sneakers. Much of his
work has been displayed throughout numerous sneaker forums and sites as well as events that include “Soled Out Hollywood”, Marc Ecko’s “Getting Up Tour” in Toronto, and Fat Joe’s “International Sneaker Battle” in Edison, NJ. Also keep an eye out for future events and exhibitions along with pairs for sale in several sneaker boutiques.
Unlike other sites, most designs are kept as one-of-a-kinds in order to ensure that the customer is receiving a completely original pair. Each pair is created with the highest of standards and special attention to detail.
You can either purchase an available pair from the online store, or work with the actual artist to develop a pair that you’ve envisioned. With custom sneakers, the possibilites are endless, and you are in no way limited to the selection offered at any sneaker store.
C. Badiola the man behind Metik Designs shows some custom sneaker on his site that were designed with a lot of love for details. Some impressive paint jobs.
Some words from C. Badiola:
My website serves as an electronic portal to view my portfolio of current artwork. I try to bring a different and unique look to sneakers with quality and wearability as high priority. There are no boundaries to what I can do with the skills and tools in my possession. I work with paintbrushes, airbrushes, and leather burning. I also have the abillity to reconstruct shoes and have machined stitch together. You will be able to find my contact information as well as available designs that are available for purchase.
Manu Custom aka Mad Colours shows damn fresh custom sneaker on his site. He has been doing custom sneakers since some years and is a true master of the art.
Some words from Manu:
After a long emergence and an evolution in the graffiti industry for more than 10 years, Manu custom, graffiti artist dare now customising and designing all the things he delights.More than customization, he revitalizes the materials, reinterprets the colours and makes each of his creation a unique piece of art.
Commish Customs started in the year 2003 by Philip Commish. His work is influenced by life itself. He takes his inspiration from what he sees and is surrounded by every day. Besides his fresh custom sneakers he shows some impressive restorations on his site.
Some words from Philip:
“For those colours which you wish to be beautiful, always first prepare a pure white ground” To bring the people love for life and art through soles. Whether its the soles of Air forces, vandals or dunks
