Puma shows some auto appreciation!

The Gumball 3000 is a cross-country, globally run rally involving insanely rich folks with a lot of disposable income and a total need for speed. Risking any and everything, these guys race across the globe in week-long events, entirely in the name of SPEED. With speeds in excess of 200mph on public roads, things get hairy and people receive multiple tickets, jail time, or wrecking multi-million dollar cars. The entire thing is franchised by a man named Maximillion Cooper. He does an extremely good job marketing the entire event and as obviously gotten the attention of Puma.

[Following information was quoted from Autoblog.com]

[Press Release regarding release of Puma Gumball 3000 series

Westford, MA (April 15, 2009) - PUMA® takes Gumball 3000 to the streets and the web with product designed exclusively for the 3000-mile "coast to coast," celebrity-studded event. As official sponsor of the 2009 Gumball 3000 Rally, PUMA will release a brand new motorsport sneaker in celebration of the global event as well as a series of limited edition t-shirts.

Designed in collaboration with Gumball 3000, the PUMA Speed Cat 2.9 Mid Gumball is a black and silver leather and mesh sneaker featuring a co-branded tongue and foot bed highlighting the cities along the Gumball 3000 route. Each driver will be given this exclusive style for their coast-to-coast adventure. In addition, 200 pairs of the PUMA Speed Cat 2.9 Mid Gumball will be available exclusively at Journeys.com for $105 beginning on April 27th, just in time for the Gumball Rally fans to join in on the fun. PUMA will launch an inline version of the PUMA Speed Cat 2.9 nationwide in a variety of colors and styles in June 2009, as part of their fall motorsport collection. The Speed Cat 2.9 is an evolution of a classic iconic silhouette the Speed Cat, but updated for today's urban consumer. True to form, it still incorporates classic characteristics from the original yet fused with updated components. Details include original Speed Cat outsole tread inspired by motorsport tires, the rounded heel for better contact and functionality for hitting high speed maneuvers, the vulcanized outsole; the reinterpreted PUMA toe cat and a lacing closure system for ease of comfort and stability.

With PUMA Stores featured throughout the Gumball 3000 route, PUMA will also release three limited edition t-shirts sold exclusively on store.puma.com, select PUMA Store locations in Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Dallas, Orlando and Miami and at on-site Gumball 3000 events during the rally. Available for $20 each, the exclusive PUMA Gumball t-shirts will be a commemorative piece for participants, enthusiasts and fans alike]

Pepsi Co. releases some "thowback" editions..

If you haven't heard, shame on you!

You don't have to be a huge sugarhead/pop drinker to appreciate what Pepsi has done. It's really no secret that Coca-Cola makes two variations of their pop. They make a version mainly offered to the US and Canada with High Fructose Corn Syrup being a key ingredient. However, the Mexican and South American versions contain Pure Cane Sugar. The difference is immense and you have a much better drink, without that sugary, syrupy after-taste of our versions.

Pepsi decided we deserve "the good sh*t". They've released, for a short period of time, the Pepsi THROWBACK and Mountain Dew THROWBACK. Both are adorned with old-school labels while most importantly pointing out that there's only pure, natural sugar in the soda. The result is the most delicious Mountain Dew and Pepsi you'll ever taste. Don't miss out on this rare chance as none of the vendors are able or willing to specify how long this will be available in stores so, GO GET THIS STUFF!

Air Jordan 2009 All American Game P.E.

Even though I am super late because this game went down last week at Madison Square Garden I still love the shoes and thought I should post. Super clean wht/wht leather/patent leather combo with a grey sole. I am currently in the process of picking up my black/white pair that dropped a couple weeks back. Pictures really do this shoe no justice...it's one of those things you have to see in person to really determine it's flyness!!

So at the high school game players rocked blk/blk jersey with Murdered out 2009 and the white team did the wht/grey jersey with the wht/grey 2009.(Pictured below) I wish Jordan Brand would just stop holding back from the public and drop them for the streets.

Closer Look @ Air Max 95 "Wii" Edition

What's up ya'll? Sooooo sorry I have been away for a minute now but back in full force!! Appreciate the emails and the love you all show even though we were out of commission for a bit.

Let's take a detailed look at these white/white/stark grey "Wii" inspired Air Max 95. Now most of you know that I am not a huge fan of white on white but these are pretty dope! All leather and mesh upper combination, grey liner with the touch of grey in the swoosh and in the air units. The Sole is still one of the other sweeter parts on this shoe to me as well. Sparkle like zen grey sole so it does not look too nasty as quickly once you all begin to rock! These should hit you for a cool $150.

Jordan 12 Nubuck 2009 Retro!!

So the OG is the first picture and the second is the one that Jordan heads can expect to release this year. While JB stuck to the same plan with not changing too much up on the shoe with the exception of the Carolina blue lining near the top and overlaps the outside of the tongue. These have been popping up on Ebay but as always "Say No to Fakes!"

Jordan Retro 1 Summer 09 Collection.

Keep the Retro 1's coming! Stay tuned for the specific dates on when these will hit the street but the homie Kenlu comes through again. Those Black and Grey boys look extra cold. Wrinkled leather and all baby...I love it.

Air Yeezy Black/Grey/Fire Red Color way to release????

With all the craze going down over the first color that has now almost been out a week, these legit pictures surface on the blk/red/grey joints! Now don't get me wrong...if you have been floating around on ebay you have more than likely seen the fakes in this color, and that Jordan sole on the bottom of them. LOL. That kills me every time when I see those. NO word yet on if/when this color will drop but it seems very promising. Next color that the streets will go stupid on are the black/pink pair below...SO CRISPY!! Thought I might share. We will keep you locked once we get more solid information. Stay tuned as usual.

Jordan 60 Plus Shots from Oak Hill Academy

So I really give Jordan Brand the credit for trying to keep concepts original and creative. Last year we talked about the "60 plus" shoe being a hybrid between the Jordan 2 and 5. They are the shoes that Michael Jordan scored 60 point in during the 86-87 season and then again in 1990. Take a look at these shots from Oak Hill Academy who is now sponsored by JB. I am not feeling the color on these but really can't wait to see the shoe up close and personal. Keep in mind that once they drop towards the end of this year JB will be releasing it in other colors besides the P.E. shown below.....

Adidas Originals Jeremy Scott - Fall 2009

Last year we showed you the all white/white pair that MR. WEST (Kanye) was rocking during this tour in London that he was doing. What up to Big Sean (G.O.O.D. Music) by the way! side bar (April 16th mixtape release) The wings edition created a huge buzz and will finally hit the US sometime this fall along side of some of his other creations.

Nike Air Stab iD @ 21 Mercer iD Studio

So 21 Mercer Nike iD studio continues to get even crazier with their design patterns and materials that they can offer customers in order to create your own customer shoes. This go round they hit us with the Nike Air Stab that we are able to now customize to your liking. Denim, mesh, distressed leather, patent and lace are some of the few materials amongst many that you can add to these kicks. Take a look at some of the samples that were released a couple days ago showing off some unique things you can do! Don't know about 21 Mercer the get your google on but be ready to spend your rent money for sure on a pair!!

1/2 (Half) Cent Fall 2009 Release

Start putting that loot aside right now so that you can pick up a few of these colors when they drop this fall just after Sep. I previewed the Silver, Blk/Blk, and Black/Green pair a while back but talks have been getting real hyped on the forms. I am really digging those blk/green and the silver joints to the fullest. Remember that they are going to hit the pockets for a cool $190. I will get you all release dates as we move closer.

LOL @ Old Guy about the Yeezy Release

This was pretty funny. B.O.P coming through with the exclusive footage. Check it out...you will get a laugh.

Nike Dunk High Skinny (Quick Strike) Doves & Butterflies

These dunks that are coming out for ladies are FIRE!! At first glance I looked at them and said "What is the crap?" I got pass the initial reaction once I got to take a look at them up close. They will release sometime next month at select accounts. These are very similar to the "Cherry" dunks that certain accounts already got in over the course of the last couple weeks. These pictures don't do it any justice but the sole is crazy on these. Translucent mixed with a gummy based sole to make it stand out that much more. Ladies get familiar!!!