Sneaker Feature | Retro Jordan XIV

Whenever you wear shoes these days people first look at your foot, and immediately for some odd reasons it’s where they judge you now with your sense of taste and style. But if you don’t fit into their category or “standards” they just put you in the wayside because you’re not ‘in’ that culture. This generation of sneaker wearing culture has changed in the last decade or so, and if they don’t know what you’re wearing they share it on social media asking ‘What are those?’ and then you’re immediately judge for something not your fault. Back in the day wearing sneakers or ‘rubber shoes’ is not about style it’s just a part of life.

Pop Home | Han Solo & Greedo Shakers

05.20.2019 – There’s the Duel of the Fates and then there’s that discussion ‘Who Shot First?’ in Star Wars lore. But for those avid fans out there who cares? As long as there are movies that fuel the merchandise machine for Lucasfilms there’s plenty of those where it came from at that is where things get interesting. Hasbro and previously Kenner have the action figure market dominated with the Star Wars toys. But there are others too that build up the merchandise arm with that Funko has been churning up those Pop vinyl figures like it was flowing water that they never run out of iterations until they make it to your home with this…

Sneaker Feature | Jordan Relentless

08.14.2018 – When you talk about the Jordan Brand the first thing that comes to mind is basketball and the man associated with the product. Usually, Air Jordan shoes these days are not worn on courts but at parties and other places with bright lights and good wine to drink. Current AJs are no longer worn by Michael Jordan, but athletes that are endorsing the long storied brand. But during the early days of the brand it also produced “trainers” a pair of kicks for running. Rarely, it is associated with the shoe but these days you won’t notice that they’re still producing a pair that hardly popular for some…

A Look at: Chuck Taylor II 'Oxford!'

08.10.2015 – For almost a hundred years Converse has been consistent about their pair of shoes and even though Nike has acquired the company in 2003 it still produce some of the iconic sneakers out there. Now when you talk about Converse the company’s well-adored sneaker comes in second. That pair is the Converse Chuck Taylor All Star known widely named after a former basketball player and shoe salesman just released All-New Chuck II.

Jordan Brand: When Old Used to be New!

05.03.2013 – What used to be new is now old but not gray like anyone coming of age. I’m talking about an old shoes from 5 years ago that I acquired in a warehouse sale. It’s the Air Jordan 3 Black Cat Edition. It’s been a while since I revisited these shoes… Actually it’s just there on top stacked in a pile of boxes collecting dust beside another Jordan Brand shoes that I retired from being beaten from its use. I originally bought these pairs back in 2008 in the midst of the Eraserheads first reunion at the Fort where Ely Buendia has a mild stroke while performing and under pressure since it was the time his mother passed away.

NOW Foods & Watsons value your health!

05.15.2012 – Nutrition for Optimal Wellness had recently held a press launch introducing the new ambassadors presenting them at the Stock Market Restaurant in Bonifacio High Street in front of the media. NOW Foods value the importance of health and the partnership with Watson’s to have their products exclusively distributed was the best of both worlds. Watson’s wants to make quality health care affordable to everyone and it is a top concern to every Filipino. A recent study shows that health is among the top concerns next to work-life balance and job security among Filipinos.

50 Years of Summer & Style with Havaianas at MYOH 2012!

05.14.2012 – Havaianas recently celebrated a milestone during the MYOH 2012 at the Rockwell Tent in Powerpant Mall. This year, Havaianas will take you through a colorful and exciting tour back to where it all started. As the brand celebrates its 50th anniversary, Make Your Own Havaianas 2012 is geared to be the most special one yet. Havaianas will let you experience this through Make Your Own Havaianas’ exhibit. The Havaianas story is told through a blaze of color and fashion, showing how Havaianas paved the way for flip-flops to become a respected style statement the world over.

Dockers Lifestyle: Spring & Summer Collection

03.04.2012 – Dockers had recently launched their Spring/Summer Collection to coincide with their latest promo for you to win their BMW 116i Special Edition. They held the event at the North court side of Power Plant Mall in Rockwell. The event featured the latest collections for the upcoming season. Besides the launch of their latest clothing line they are also proud to unveil the first visuals from the latest evolution of its international, Wear The Pants® marketing platform featuring Bear Grylls, star of multiple extreme survival programs seen on Discovery Channel.

adidas Basketball: Team Signature to Crazy Light!

05.30.2011 - It wasn't a fluke but it was definitely a blessing. If you work hard for it without stepping everyone's toes you'll get there. Close friends will be there to support you for being unselfish. Its how the way of things to live by that brings the best of everyone, but not one individual is gonna be shinning like they earned something. In reality, just like basketball it is a team sport. With that said, it was truly remarkable to be part of something, and it is also humbling to know that when you put something into it and not expect something in return sometimes that dedication pays off and that's where things happening. Jump after the cut...

adidas Basketball: TS Heat Check!

05.28.2011 - Wearing it again for the fourth time. The TS Heat Check courtesy of adidas when I got invited to the launch of the shoes. I haven't been into basketball shoes in a while, but this pair was part of the product launch for adidas Philippines as one of their latest sneakers to be released locally. The last time I wore this was during the recently concluded Adidas all 24 event just to show my support to the brand. adidas is All-in for the campaign and they're slowly growing not just in sports but lifestyle as well. Jump after the cut...

Rico Robles pimps Adidas.

08.13.2010 - Rico Robles is the da bomb. He's the sensei and I got jokes. Kidding aside my guy, Mr. Robles pimps Adidas as he is one of the many endorsers of the product. He's been one of the product endorsers of the brand in the Philippines, and has been seen wearing not just a pair of sneakers, buit also the casual lfestyle closthing line Adidas Originals as part of his style. Cool kicks right there with black and red colors makes you want to buy one to own one.

I could say I endorse the product as well as being fortunate to be invited to try the TS Heat Check during its pre-release here in the Philippines.

The Collective: Wayne Penthouse Live!

06.07.2010 - Sunday night was was just about fine. I was able to manage in getting myself lost again by going to visit a friend's place, which I have no intention of losing my way of since it's just within the residential side of the Makati CBD (Central Business District). Getting to Kitaro to meet with a couple of fellas was the original idea, which took me longer to find out with so many complexities about what the actual plan went out of the window. Because everything was unplanned and there was no inkling of what really is what we're doing until we got to the designated place. Jump to the post...

The Great Saturday Saver

05.23.2010 - Sometimes when you're out of cash, and you only get some perks from the past blog events unexpected becoming a Gift Cheque. For some, it's a cach alternative than getting the pay you'd expect from all that going in and around the events that you're invited to. If your tight and trying to save money, the gift cheues would be considred your alternative from being on a budget, which comes handy in a speciific kind of 'splurge' from actually pulling out your wallet. It is definitely the next best thing to not having actual cash or even own a credit/debit card, which is a simple story to share for today's adventure...