JR Smith Joins Complex For An Episode Of Sneaker Shopping JR Smith was the latest celebrity to join Joe La Puma at Stadium Goods in New York City for an episode of Sneaker Shopping. While there, the baller talks about his footwear selection for some of his most memorable dunks, which signature lines he sports in the NBA, and what it was like working with a popular brand like Supreme.
Cuba Gooding Jr. may have won critical praise for his portrayal of O.J. Simpson on this year's FX minseries, The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story. But the actor is a different kind of juiced in the clip below. It was filmed at at something called the Footwear News Achievement Awards, which held this past Tuesday in New York City. Gooding was on hand to present the Social Impact Award to designer friend John Varvatos. Sounds simple enough, right? But the former Oscar winner, by his own admission, had a tad too much to drink prior to taking the stage… and proceeded to give us one of the more memorable awards introductions of the year. “Nothing says I love you like f-cking sugar,” the 48-year-old actor said to open, referring, we guess, to the food provided at the event. “F-cking boxed lunched. I’m drunk now, motherf-ckers. Deal with it.” The crowd laughed right along with Cuba because… let's face it… they knew they were at the Footwear News Achievement Awards. “I thought the BET Awards were cheap,” Gooding says below. “In the words of Spike Lee, excuse my language but, they can fu-k you too, Spike.” An insider confirms to The Daily Mail that Gooding went straight for the bar as soon as he got inside the venue, prior to making a “beeline for Rihanna.” Gooding was also telling people that he and his wife are now separated. Ouch. Awkward! Watch the uncomfortable (and hilarious!) speech play out below:
Of course, we all love a good sneaker…well, a few of them! And so does Brooklyn native and veteran rapper Fabolous. In the latest issue of Footwear News Magazine, the famed talent talks about his sneaker collection, what’s wrong with the “sneaker culture” now, his personal style, the “re-popping” of sneakers and much more. What […]
From the beginning of Hip-Hop culture a necessary part of the uniform was your sneakers. Hip-Hop was created by disenfranchised urban center youth, but despite their humble origins these kids still had piles of style. The most defining component of your Hip-Hop style back then, as it is today, is your footwear… Continue
Today, April 22, is Earth Day! And if you’re wondering how you can contribute to our planet’s conservation, gather your junk and take it to Old Navy or Office Depot. Until tomorrow, people can take their unwanted pens, markers and mechanical pencils of any brand to Office Depot. TerraCycle, a recycling company, will then use them to make office supplies like organizers and trash cans. Meanwhile, until May 21, people can take their unwanted flip-flops to Old Navy. TerraCycle will mix, melt and extrude the footwear into plastic boards. The boards then will be used as structural pieces in playgrounds which will be donated to communities across the country. DAILY DEAL: Get A Free Starbucks Coffee On Earth Day How To Recycle Anything
Photo: Orland Boot and Shoe Company Earlier this season we oohed and awed over cute, cozy slippers made with recycled wool sweaters and leather jackets and now, there’s another crush-worthy slipper company that has us looking for a WeeHugger of our own to dress. Enter Orland Boot and Shoe Company , whose adorable booties are handmade with recycled sweaters. … Read the full story on TreeHugger
Photo Credit: Neil Chambers Shopping the day after Thanksgiving is typically frowned on by many in the “responsible” movement. But if you just can’t help yourself – do it with a little green flair. Buy that sports enthusiast a pair of Green Silence by Brooks for the holidays. Light in weight and, likely the most environmentally sound athletic shoe in t… Read the full story on TreeHugger
Posted onSeptember 26, 2010byBenny Hollywood|Comments Off on Timberland Kicks Plastic Bottles Into their Boots, Says ‘Nature Needs Heroes’
Timberland’s Earthkeeper boots use one and a half plastic bottles in each pair. Image courtesy of Timberland. Timberland ‘s latest marketing campaign for their Earthkeepers footwear collection , which uses recycled rubber and recycled PET (one and a half plastic bottles are used in each pair of Earthkeepers™ boots), asks consumers to consider how they can be “heroes” for the great outdoors–hence it’s name: “Nature Needs Heroes.” To kick off the campaign and showc… Read the full story on TreeHugger