Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com/media/feedlogo.gif Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com en-us Copyright 2008 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/Ryu Hayabusa kicks: Ninja Gaiden steals two soleshttp://www.joystiq.com/2008/04/30/ryu-hayabusa-kicks-ninja-gaiden-steals-two-soles/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/04/30/ryu-hayabusa-kicks-ninja-gaiden-steals-two-soles/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/04/30/ryu-hayabusa-kicks-ninja-gaiden-steals-two-soles/#commentsFiled under:


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Okay, this one's going to write itself, folks. Our tipster, Roger, writes: "My girlfriend recently took a white pair of those vans-style slip-on shoes, and painted good ol' Ryu Hayabusa on them for me against a red rising sun background." He goes on to describe the end result as "OMGWTFBBQAWESOME," which, given the above deviantART image, seems like a comment laced with truth.

Warning: Do not read the last sentence. YOU WILL REGRET IT.

And because you know this post is a shoe-in for stinking footwear puns, you'd best keep a straight face, stop sneakering and galosh over it before the jokes start achille-n you.

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]]>ninja-gaidenshoesLudwig Kietzmann2008-04-30T15:30:00+00:00NBA Street-branded Air Jordanshttp://www.joystiq.com/2007/02/12/nba-street-branded-air-jordans/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/02/12/nba-street-branded-air-jordans/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/02/12/nba-street-branded-air-jordans/#commentsFiled under: , ,

street?EA and Nike have teamed up to do the limited-edition Air Jordan thing. 100 pairs of these decidedly un-street, Street-branded kicks will be manufactured -- 60 pairs apparently set aside for an online contest next week.

Part of the Jordan "B'Loyal" line, the shoes were designed by EA in black nubuck leather with blue stitching. Note the speckled mid-sole accent. Ooohhh... Awww...

Gallery: NBA Street Air Jordans

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]]>Air JordanAirJordanJordanKicksNBANBA StreetNBA Street HomecourtNbaStreetNbaStreetHomecourtNikeShoesSneakersJames Ransom-Wiley2007-02-12T19:09:00+00:00Nintendo kicks turn your feet into retro gaming showcasehttp://www.joystiq.com/2007/01/12/nintendo-kicks-turn-your-feet-into-retro-gaming-showcase/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/01/12/nintendo-kicks-turn-your-feet-into-retro-gaming-showcase/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/01/12/nintendo-kicks-turn-your-feet-into-retro-gaming-showcase/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,


Run Athletics is releasing a pair of Nintendo sneakers that are quite a bit more attractive than the shoes that let you literally step into a NES. These kicks are pretty swanky, and even feature Nintendo characters on the sole, inside and out, giving 'em some real soul. The inner pattern on the outside of the shoe has a ton of invincibility stars, and check out that big Mario "M" on the shoe's tongue. Finally, you can pimp your feet out in some gaming gear that you won't be completely embarrassed to be seen in.

We just wouldn't recommend wearing them in church, or on a first date. Unless you're dating a gamer, then by all means.

See also: Nike Playstation Air Force Ones

[Thanks, fujizhouse & James]

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]]>fashionkicksNESNintendoRun AthleticsshoesSneakersKevin Kelly2007-01-12T16:45:00+00:00Rare PS3 sneakers going for $4,000+ at auctionhttp://www.joystiq.com/2006/11/27/rare-ps3-sneakers-going-for-4000-at-auction/http://www.joystiq.com/2006/11/27/rare-ps3-sneakers-going-for-4000-at-auction/http://www.joystiq.com/2006/11/27/rare-ps3-sneakers-going-for-4000-at-auction/#commentsFiled under: ,


PlayStation 3s aren't the only thing fetching high prices at the auction house these days. Even PS3 sneakers (like the things that go on your feet if and when you leave the house) are commanding a premium. This limited edition pair of PlayStation 3-themed Nike Air Max sneakers (which normally retail for under $200) are currently valued at $4,010 USD at shoe auction site Blue Sole (we can't believe shoe auction sites exist either ... we love you, Internet!).

Even though the insole features the PS3's "Play Beyond" tagline -- and unlike those working NES sneakers -- these aren't actually working PlayStation 3s. So what does your $4,010 dollars (and counting!) get you? The aforementioned insole, the console's US launch date stitched on the back, a hologram "Swoosh" (a Nike first!), two pairs of shoelaces, a patent leather upper that mimics the PS3's heatsink (?), and "mechanical drawings of the PS3" inside the shoe. For some reason, the auction site doesn't have images of the really exclusive, bid-inducing stuff like, uh, the insole and mechanical drawings, but if staring at that 11.17.06 stitching gets your check-writing hand all twitchy, then rest comfortably knowing that "100% of the funds from this auction will go to charity." We don't know what charity, but you've got a week to find out. The auction ends on December 4th.

[Thanks, hohoho; via PS3Land]

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]]>AuctionbluesoleCharityshoessneakersChristopher Grant2006-11-27T10:25:00+00:00Wrap your feet in an NEShttp://www.joystiq.com/2006/11/21/wrap-your-feet-in-an-nes/http://www.joystiq.com/2006/11/21/wrap-your-feet-in-an-nes/http://www.joystiq.com/2006/11/21/wrap-your-feet-in-an-nes/#commentsFiled under: ,


We don't know much about this NES-inspired shoe except:
  1. It was designed as part of the SneakerPimps "sneaker and street based art show."
  2. A blogger says that the maker says the shoe actually plays games.
  3. They look extremely uncomfortable.
  4. We really want a pair.
[Via Digg]

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]]>NESshoesKyle Orland2006-11-21T20:15:00+00:00