In the golden years of sneaker culture, most of the philosophy was driven by a basketball fan base.  However as years past and times changed, sneakers styles expanded and so did the people that influenced and supported it.  And so, new sports came into the spotlight, becoming new inspiration to which causes designs and styles to multiply exponentially.  Boxing may seem like a sport that isn’t included in this scenario, being that their athletic footwear doesn’t vary much from boxer to boxer.  But Manny Pacquiao’s victorious story has certainly become something of legend. And so, as Manny fights Miguel Cotto in Vegas for a new title in the welterweight division, Nike is giving 150 lucky Filipinos the opportunity to a live screening of the bout.  The invitation-only viewing will be in the city of Makati, Philippines.  The winners will be chosen for the best 7-word story to depict Pacman’s journey to obtain a record-breaking 7th title across 7 different weight divisions.  During the screening, it will be announced who was chosen with the absolute best entry, which will be awarded with a super-exlusive pair of MP Air Trainer 1’s, of course designed with a Philippines colorway.  You can check the current submitted entries here.  via kingcrux31

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Barcelona based sneaker retailer Oqium recently opened their store in a new location on October 31st. There was a long line of sneaker heads waiting to get in and see all the great kicks on display and to cop all sorts of new and vintage styles from Jordan brand and Nike. From the photos it looks like they had a nice selection of styles including an array of Air Yeezys. Via EUKicks

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As reported yesterday, the Bobbito Garcia edition of the Pro-Keds Royal Flash (Add-On) finally dropped today, and to kick off the release, Kool Bob Love himself embarked on a five store tour of sneaker shops that started in New Jersey and eventually worked its way across NYC. The first in-store destination was Packer Shoes at noon, where a nice Pro-Keds Royal Flash display and some matching t-shirts were ready and waiting, along with a packed house anticipating Bobbito’s arrival. As soon as he walked in, he got right down to mixing it up with the crowd in his typical gregarious manner. After greetings and salutations, Bob quickly set up shop behind the counter and began putting the Sharpie to work.

In addition to Pro-Keds shoe boxes, the man of the hour was more than happy to tag up anything put in front of him. Some other signable items of note included old magazines, vinyl records and of course, copies of his book, Where’d You Get Those. In addition to providing John Hancocks to anyone who wanted one, the friendly and outgoing renaissance man was also happy to pose for photos and chat it up with all the event-goers. By the time Bobbito had to leave for the next in-store, everything was all autographed up, with a good percentage of the crowd either carrying a Bobbito x Pro-Keds Royal Flash box or rocking a pair on the spot. The green pair was the hot item of the day, but there are still some sizes in all three colorways still available at PackerShoes.

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Though the Nike Dunk and Air Force 1 customs created by SBTG for the fourth installment of KICKS LAB were dope, there was plenty beyond those to enjoy.  SBTG, known to the Singapore government as Mark Ong (above, left), had both the Blue Devil and Sable kicks on display and sale at the show in Tokyo’s Shibuya district, but some photos show the renowned customizer may have gone one step too far and customized his own currency.  It was probably just for fun though, as other photos you’ll see after the jump detail the dope event, including an appearance from NITRO MICROPHONE UNDERGROUND.

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The city of Paris, known for its fashion, style and culture, will now be stepping up their sneaker game. The Marais section of Paris is now the home of the latest Nike Sportswear store to pop up. The new NSW store occupies a space that was formerly a bookstore, and they have chosen to leave much of the original look in tact, giving the shop a very stylish and distinguished aesthetic. Some new touches come courtesy of murals, wallpaper and even the carpet, which have all been created by French illustrators Antoine+Manuel. As you might expect, in addition to the store’s cool look, it will also be home to the latest in Nike Sportswear footwear and apparel, including Tier Zero and limited releases. If you’re in the area, be sure to stop in and check out the new spot.  Via superfuture.

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Last weekend saw the opening of a new House of Hoops location in Houston, and now the popular store will be further expanding to another part of the country. This Sunday, the newest House of Hoops will open its doors inside of the existing Foot Locker at the Mall at Prince Georges. As with other store openings, in addition to offering some hot new releases like the Metallic Silver Air Penny 1/2 Cent, the gradient “4 Rings” Zoom Kobe IV and the Black/Club Purple/Chrome Air Bakin, there will also be an exclusive pair of “202″ Skyposites in a show of love for the region’s area code. If all that wasn’t enough, Washington Wizards star Caron Butler will also be stopping by the grand opening on Sunday from 2-4pm, so if you’re in the area, feel free to stop by, say hello and maybe even cop some fresh new kicks. Via FootLockerUnlocked.

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Yesterday, we gave you the heads up about the Alife warehouse clearance store that has popped up in the space formerly occupied by Nort/Recon, and here’s a look at some of the wonders found inside. We scoped out the spot today in search of great deals on clothing, footwear and plenty of other Alife goodies. The shop opened its doors for the sale today and will continue until November 1st, so keep reading to check out some pics of what you might find, and if you’re a fan of the brand, try to get over there before the best stuff is gone.

ALIFE Cash Only Warehouse Sale
359 Lafayette Street | Map
New York, NY 10013

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Hit those ATMs and head over to Lafayette Street starting tomorrow if you want a crack at some hidden Alife gems from the last 6 seasons at heavily discounted prices. The brand is changing warehouses, and rather than lugging all that old gear to the new space, they have decided to open up a clearance shop for the next 10 days at 359 Lafayette Street. A variety of t-shirts, sweatshirts, footwear, accessories and more will be available at 50-80% off their original prices from Friday October 23rd through November 1st, so if you slept on some past Alife gear, this might be your chance to scoop it up for a significant mark-down.

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