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Aloha Kicks Fit: Up Next…

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Not even two weeks since I picked up the South Park aloha shirt from Reyn Spooner did they release another banger. This time, it’s small kid time memories with Ultraman. While I was more of a Kamen Rider and Kikaida fan, Ultraman as a design for an aloha shirt? It’s a must have.

But what shoes would I pair with this sagebrush reverse print? In some ways, the chutney colorway of the KITH x New Balance 998 Frank Lloyd Wright shares similar hues of red, greens, and tan.

But since I already have the apricot colorway, I don’t have this chutney variation. Based on color name similiarity alone, there’s the Joe Fresh Goods and New Balance 993 Performance Art.

But this sage color way is more green than blue/teal of the aloha shirt design. The Arctic Blue colorway is a closer match but still not quite right. The search for matching kicks continues…

Maybe the Salehe Bembury Water Be Thy Guide NB2002R?

Aloha Kicks Fit: South Park x KITH NB

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My most recent aloha shirt and kicks outfit is this South Park design from Reyn Spooner paired with a KITH New Balance Frank Lloyd Wright collab. The New Balance is in the orange/apricot colorway.

Here’s the unfiltered view in bad lighting, followed by an IG filtered version.

I think the orange and green hues of the shoes pair nicely with the South Park crew.

I’ve Been Foamer-ized!

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Mr. Foamer Simpson has gotten inside my head. It started with this video, 5 Sneakers Every Guy Should Own Right Now! where Foamer listed his fifth pick as the New Balance 990. New Balance 990v4?!? Hanging with the Air Jordan 1, Nike AirMax 270, Adidas Yeezy Boost 700 Wave Runner, and Nike Air Max 1-97 “Wotherspoons” is the 990v4? Really???

Then Foamer posted an explanation in The Most Underrated Sneaker in My Entire Collection and I was convinced. I need to buy research these retro-looking kicks.

I gotta say that while still pulling cues from the past, these shoes look pretty good. Some colorways are better than others while some simply look odd, but I think I could do these Black with Rosin ones.

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But these are expensive, quality kicks going for $180+. Actually, the comfort factor plays a big part in these since they look extremely supportive. I’ll have to keep an eye out for discounts on (any) 990, so I can experience them myself.

Kicks for the Older Generation

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Call it what you want, a blunder or pure genius, but the latest low cut, white colorway of Under Armour’s signature for Steph Curry is in the spotlight. Although truly a performance basketball shoe, the white colors of the “Chef” impart an older feel for these kicks. Check out this fictitous commercial made by Jimmy Kimmel.

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Online, this makeup is being killed for its “old man” looks, but then again, with this much coverage, I think this shoe has more public awareness than many other.

Not alone in this “shoe for dads” category, Nike, Adidas, and New Balance has their contributions as well. The aggressive styling of the upcoming Adidas Crazylight Boost 2016 screams for the young, but the white out look appeals to the aged.

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New Balance may use premium materials for the 30th anniversay of the 999 model. But that colorway looks plainly familiar.

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But Nike still owns this space with its top-selling Air Monarch line. The Air Monarch IV is the quintessential shoe for the older generation.

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Unrequited Love from Fresh Foam

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Oh Fresh Foams, how much I wanted this relationship to last. How you made my feet feel when I took my first step. So cushioned, so soft, so comforting. I knew I needed you in my life.

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And what a journey it’s been, but this love has been an unrequited one because the foams are not for my best interests. My New Balance MH988 look great, sophisticated and eye catching. And the speckles in the foam soles add a nice touch. However. That however. The longterm wear. It’s just not good for me. The shoes feel great for short distances, but they’re just not supportive enough for medium to long distances. The sole is continuous foam with no added plates for spot support, and I need that support for my arches. Without enough arch support, I start feeling fatigue in my knees. So I know this relationship will come to an end sooner rather than later, and once done, it will be awhile before I open my heart up to a new foam experience.

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Charcoal/Mint VH07V – I’m Ready

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Local kine company VH07V could* be releasing this charcoal and mint colorway of their signature tee.

Charcoal/Mint action. She go? #AlohaRevolution

Posted by VH07V on Monday, September 7, 2015

All I can say is when this color combo is ready, I’m ready (Dr. J too).

Dr. J approves of these @newbalance #kicks #mint or #pistachio

A photo posted by @geewhy on

Update* That was fast. This color combo is now available for ordering!

New Balance Needs to Retro the 803AT

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Back in the mid-90’s New Balance had a hit shoe with the M803AT. This was an all terrain, outdoor running shoe, but for whatever reason, a lot of people wore it. There were two or three colorways, but I think the one with the yellow highlights was the best.

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New Balance has to retro these for nostalgia sakes. Heck, I still have my box for these kicks that I got from JC Penney nonetheless. And at $85, not bad for kicks about two decades removed.

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