Okay, so maybe I was stretching the truth, but giving to charity does make the world a better place.
On Wednesday, June 27th, I peeped out the Sole Inspiration Sneaker Exhibit/Shoe Drive @ Sputnik in BK. Was happy to see DJ Premier’s best friend Black at the door, turns out he’s a part-owner of the venue. Patrice and Nesto did a great job producing the event. Chris Vidal of Flight Club and King Karl of the Vault broke down some history of sneaker culture on the mic, while E “the Custom Queen” and Un of Tough City sneaker brand, among others, diplayed their wares on tables in the back. 2 trailers of upcoming sneaker documentaries were screened as well.
I brought the MSG Network “Summerball” cameras to catch it, so be on the lookout for a feature on an upcoming show soon (we air every thursday 7pm).
Shout-out to my former Footwork store Nike sales rep Gene Smith who was in the building chilling. Wooord up!
Cool King Karl of the Vault shoe shop (Frederick Douglass Blvd. bet. 133rd and 134th St.) Lots of buttery bisquits there. Shoes pictured above are of his own collection though.
July 2nd, 2007 at 12:40 am
Bakar says:
..while sneaker collecting causes male pattern baldness..? Heh heh. Just kidding, mi amigo.
July 2nd, 2007 at 9:13 am
Patrice says:
Kool Bob Love! Indeed you are the coolest! Many thanks for coming out and showing your support. And guess what, looks like there may be a Sole Inspiration, 2nd Ed. by popular demand!
We look forward to keeping things flowing and reminding the folks to give back, no matter how big or small!
see ya around! and thanks again!
-Patrice
July 3rd, 2007 at 2:48 pm
Lianna says:
While it was a nice event, I must say that some of the pieces were over all, ok. Nothing too awesome.
E the Custom Queen? Not really royalty, I’d say.
Other than that, it was an ok event.
Hopefully there will be better ones on the horizon.
July 3rd, 2007 at 2:55 pm
BallGurl says:
Are those the “Homer Simpson” Dunks I see on display at Cool King Karl’s table?! NICE!!
March 6th, 2008 at 12:21 am
ROYAL-TEE says:
MUCH RESPECT TO E THE CUSTOM QUEEN SHE’S KILLIN IT RIGHT NOW!!! THAT’S MY FAM…WE APPRECIATE THE HATERS LOL…LMAO!