Distinct Life x New Balance “30 for 30″ Recap (Video)

Another talented/creative individual and good friend Rick Williams does his thing yet again. In case you have been living under a rock for the last 30 days you need to get caught up quick! Rick took his passion for New Balance sneakers and team up with them to present what was called the 30 for 30. Check out the video below on how he went out with a bang to end the series off. Rick...we hope to see more dope projects like this from you and the Distinct Life brand in the near future. Make sure to follow up on the site by "CLICKING HERE." If you are on twitter keep up with the family @distinctlife. Congrats again!

As you know I’ve been showcasing a different pair of New Balance sneakers for every day in the month of June through my “30 for 30″. Throughout the month I have featured some old classics, some current models, and some yet to be released sneakers. Some of the highlights included the Mita x Undefeated MT580′s, the Burn Rubber MT580′s and yesterday’s teaser picture of the Burn Rubber New Balance that’s coming in 2012. To conclude the Distinct Life x New Balance “30 for 30″ I have put together a video to recap the month’s sneakers. The video was shot by Detroit’s media groups Champion Media and The Art Direction. With sounds by Filthy Rockwell, producer of the recently released song “Celebrity” by Big Sean off of his newly released Finally Famous the Album!

Burn Rubber x New Balance 580 (Video)

So here is what you all have been waiting for. We are the first to take a up close and in depth look at the collaboration with Detroit's hottest sneaker boutique and New Balance. Read below from the bio from their site and check out the video.

New Balance for Burn Rubber | MT580 Collaboration | Available 11/26/10

Historically the New Balance MT580 is a shoe released out of Asia with various collaborators. This marks the first time that the shoe has been collaborated on and brought through by the New Balance America team.

In business since 2004 Burn Rubber is Metro Detroit’s first premium sneaker boutique. The Burn Rubber name is a play on a phrase from the Motor City’s car culture. The name came from the comparison of the use of sneakers on a person to the use of tires on a car. Burn Rubber is known throughout their community as the place to get hard to find, limited edition sneakers and clothing.

Burn Rubber made the shoe their own by applying a shop colored theme and utilizing materials in unique ways. The custom designed argyle pattern that lines the inside of the shoe was created to incorporate all of the company’s branded colors. A reflective 3M material, originally developed to reflect light for night running, was also used throughout the mostly gray shoe to give the design another dimension. The majority of the shoe design is comprised of New Balance’s premium nubuck and gray mesh, and completed with a touch of patent leather and a classic gum sole.

As one of the most recognizable aspects of the Burn Rubber brand they have chosen to include the shop’s mascot on the hangtag provided with each shoe. The Chef, originally created to be “just another T-Shirt design”, ended up taking on a life of its own. The photo shoot for this project was done from the perspective of a chef and was intended to bring light to the story of Burn Rubber’s popular logo & style.

The Burn Rubber MT580 will be available on November 26th at www.burnrubberdetroit.com and at Burn Rubber’s Royal Oak Location (202 W Fourth Street, Royal Oak, MI 48067).

Sneaker Gallery 2010 @ Michigan State (April 2nd)

SoleSurvivorDetroit will definitely be in the building! Make sure to clear your schedule 1 week from today to be at this event! If you are in Mi area you are more than welcome to this FREE event. Network with fellow sneaker heads and get to see some of the most rare Air Force 1's, Jordan, Air Max's etc...that you may have never seen before! Come get educated! HIt us up for additional questions but we look forward to seeing everybody! Details below.....

This year's Sneaker Gallery is an event that gives an opportunity for the students at Michigan State to view a very unique version of contemporary art, while the top sneaker collector/enthusiasts to unite and display their prized possessions. This will be an event that you don't want to miss.

Burn Rubber and Motivation will also have prizes available to those in attendance.

Don't Sleep.
____________________________________________________

THE SNEAKER GALLERY

Friday, April 2nd, 2010

8 P.M. - 10 P.M.

Snyder-Phillips Lookout Gallery @ Michigan State University

Prizes provided by: Burn Rubber and Motivation

NEW BALANCE 850 X SNKRFRKR (SKIPPY) Detailed Look

The Sneaker Freaker 850 that recently released was a huge success. Take a even closer look at an actual pair provided to us by our good friends at Burn Rubber Detroit! More amazing up close is that Kangaroo leather toe cap used on these. Even though sneaker freaker decided to shave down parts of the somewhat bulky 850 they still kept it fresh. I am really diggin the whole color scheme along with the extra padding added in the tongue to give it that right amount of puff! Hope you were able to get a hold of your pair!

Ro Spit "Renaissance State of Mind (Ft. Monica Blaire) Vid

It's what the D has been waiting for and definitely over do for REAL HIP HOP. Ladies and Gentlemen....RO SPIT Ft. Monica Blaire. Thank you and You def are Welcome.....

Burn Rubber Tech Jacket In-stock!!!

So you know we always have to report on things that catch our eye and nothing but freshness! Our good friends over @BurnRubberDetroit have their new tech jackets in stock. Check out the caption below taken from their website BurnRubberDetroit.com for additional info on the coat. The thing we like the most on the jacket is the unique yet true word play used in the tag line.....(Burn Rubber- Clothing Built for Champions...A Midwest Based Lifestyle Brand...There is No Competition ) So stop in and grab one before they are gone...Make sure to tell em that SoleSurvivorDetroit sent ya!

The latest piece from the Burn Rubber Private Label is this quality Tech Jacket! It’s a classic Jacket that can be worn every day. It comes in both navy blue and black. This comes just in time for the cold MI weather! This jacket is 100%…polyester cross dyed woven with waterproof finish. Taffeta lining quilted to 100 gsm insulation in the body; taffeta lining quilted to 60 gsm insulation in the sleeves. Solid contrast trim. Critical seam taping at hood and shoulder area. Fabric has a waterproof and breathable coating. Lower front pockets feature laser welded overlay detail and water repellent zippers. Dropped back hem for style and comfort.

Ro SPIT "OH S#!T RO SPIT PROJECT" Download

Is this what you been waiting forrrrrrr????????? Detroit STAND UP!!! THIS IS THE ENITIRE PROJECT for your listening pleasure. Want some real Hip Hop...you don't have to look far. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE ENTIRE PROJECT FOR FREE!!!!!!

RO SPIT "LEVI DENIM (PEEP HOW I KILL EM)

Classic yet again...the streets should get prepared for Nov 10th!!!! Read the info below about the mixtape and click below to listen!!!!

"On the heels of Jay-z shouting out his fashion collection, Burn Rubber, Detroit's fashion icon Ro Spit releases the lead single off his highly lauded The OH S#!T Project entitled "Levi Denim". The project is due to release on Tuesday, November 10th. The project is sponsored by Acapulco Gold and Burn Rubber. This track is produced by Nino The Pelican. Notable project features include Bun B, Monica Blaire, Curtains, Marvwon, and Stretch Money.

The song is certainly an ode to the iconic denim brand, Levi. As a fashion enthusiast Ro belts out numbers that refer to different fits and cuts of the denim such as 501 or 505. However if you listen closer there are mentions of exclusive, limited, and even foreign references to the omnipresent brand. Ro mentions "...watermelon cuff, Clot, times symbol Medicom"; pointing out the collaboration between Levi, Clot the Hong Kong brand, and Medicom the toy maker that retailed for about $470. Then of course there is the reference to Mastermind JAPAN and Fenom, an intensely stalked collaboration; Ro boasts "When I got em on i feel like im a phenom (Fenom)...my pockets deeper than my thoughts and im a Mastermind". And to further prove Ro keeps up with the brand he even mentions fall 09 Luker by Neighborhood collaboration with Levi, I won't spoil that line, I'll let you fish it out.

From every angle this song is meticulously crafted and contains many layers, some for the casual fan, and all for the Levi aficionado. Please enjoy the song and take a moment to share with your audience. Below are three links, two pictures to select from to post along with the song."

Ro Spit ft Monica Blaire "Renaissance State Of Mind"

This joint is SUPER CRAZY HOTTTTT!! (That's 5 T's by the way!) LoL. If you are from Detroit then you will be very familiar with some of the lyrical content OhShitRoSpit drops in this song. Monica Blaire went in hard (Pause.....) as always for the hook! Look for that OhShitRoSpit mixtape coming very, very, soon. We will keep you posted! For now just sit back and TURN IT UP!!!

Never too late! Tan Yeezy line review @ Burn Rubber

Super lazy on not getting this footage of a line of people here in Mi for the Air Yeezy release last week. Some of those heads out there had been camped out as early as that Mon before the Sat release! Dedication...

FREE YEEZY @ BURN RUBBER???????

What's up ya'll? So check this out to all my Yeezy fans out there!! If you are in Detroit and you love Yeezy then this is something you def want to check out! Burn Rubber Detroit is giving a pair of Yeezy away....that's right....giving a pair of Yeezy away! Check the first flyer out below for details. Let me say this....for Detroit this is something amazing and very huge at the same time! Good looking out BR. Good Luck to the winner! We will have a exclusive later in the week ont the winner of the lucky pair. Stay with us....

"Go Hard or Go Home Sale" Burn Rubber Detroit

You should be there....and if not then phone first! I do believe the sale applies to phone orders as well! Tell them that you saw the ad on SoleSurvivorDetroit.com to receive that additional 1% off! LOL. For real though. Check the fyler....

Burn Rubber Does it Again!! Detroit Stand UP!!!

Big shot out goes out to Rick and Ro over at Burn Rubber Sneaker Boutique for doing BIG THINGS yet again in Detroit! If you don't know then you better get familiar!!!

CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL STORY

Burn Rubber G-Shock!!

So please don't sleep. Limited quantities and not sure on price just yet. Call up to Burn Rubber @ (248) 543-3000. Don't get left behind..because when they are gone...they are gone! What up Rick/Ro? Check out the detail with their logo up top! So FLY!!! And I don't even rock G-Shock! LOL

Air Yeezy!!

So I guess I am the second person to my knowledge to find out that Burn Rubber will be carrying the Air Yeezy on April 4th!! OH Boy!!! No word yet on how many pair they will be getting but please expect it to be super limited and not enough to go around knowing NIKE! All I can say is that if your are in the Royal Oak, Mi area then you should be lined up right about now!! LOL. Stay tunned once we get closer towards the drop!

Octane " Leave Me Alone"

So first off let me say may apologizes for lack of updates! System failure to the tenth power just to say the least! (Yeah I know, I need to step my Mac game up as Mike would say!) LOL. So I figured that it would only be right to start it back up with my main man Octane.."Ro" co-owner of Burn Rubber Sneaker Boutique official music video. If you don't know then you have some google searching to do. Keeping doing your thing sir!

Octane Video Teaser!

SO SO FRESH. Ro what up!

Burn Rubber Detroit New Stock!!!

So if you have been following the blog daily like I know you have...the shoes features below should look familiar. All of those fly retro's are available at Detroit's Finest (Burn Rubber) sneaker boutique. My man Ro hit me up yesterday letting me know that they got the shipment in and stuff was leaving shelves fast! Check out even more of the hotness that they got in on their website... Click the first link to the top on the right!

Jordan Retro 1 Midnight Release@ Burn Rubber Detroit

So one of the flyest stores in the world (Yes, the world craig) is doing a midnight release on the "Tribe Called Quest" Retro 1 High this Friday (technically Sat Morning) I know there are some mixed thoughts about the shoe but believe me...the pictures that have been floating around do it no justice. The design pattern and quality materials were put together surprisingly well. So if you are in Detroit this weekend make sure to swing by and grab a pair. These will go fast! Limited quantities. Don't forget to grab that Fresh tee that they have to go with them!

P.S. Tell them that "Blinded by the Jumpman" sent you to receive that 1% discount! LOL.



202 West 4th St
Royal Oak Mi, 48067
(248) 543-3000

Burn Rubber Election Day Sale!!

If you are a Champion then you will vote tues..(cough cough) "Obama" and then head over to Burn Rubber and get your 25% percent on! Bunch of new clothing from 10 deep, crooks,etc. Make sure to ask Rick and Ro about that exclusive Burn Rubber apparel. Very fly, don't miss out!! Info posted below......