Writing by
Barry Blondes on Tuesday, 26 February, 2008 at 11:49 pm

Quit playing with my emotions! When I was a little bastard roaming the streets, I was so stoked for the future. After I saw Marty McFly (Michael J. Fox) rocking the “McFly 2015 Sneaker” back in 89, the only thing on my mind was, “I can’t wait to grow up and see the future”.
Since then I been waiting patiently Nike! When you came out with that ugly “Foamposite” sneaker I didn’t trip. Those new Air Zoom Kobe III, ugly as all hell, once again I “bit my lip”. I just can’t take it anymore after what I saw on the homie Josh Spear’s site, it’s like your playing the whole “Reverse Psychology” card.
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Writing by
El Dom on Tuesday, 22 January, 2008 at 8:15 pm

Etnies Plus is a one of a kind shoe series featuring unusual, seldom-seen fabrics, hand-stitched construction and embroidered details. Boys and Girls, come in and check out the revival of the Etnies brand…….
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Writing by
El Dom on Friday, 11 January, 2008 at 7:37 pm

“PATCHES, we don’t need no stinking PATCHES!” We do in this case, because I’m feeling these Patchwork Camo Vans SK8-Hi and Slip. Straight out of the Vans Vault Collection, these sneakers will look sick when rocked this Spring at Coachella 08, oh damn I can’t wait!
See more shoe shots…..
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Writing by
AdamHDV on Thursday, 10 January, 2008 at 2:40 pm

Oh-seven has came and gone, its of the past, thank God! There have been some pretty crazy fashion trends, most of which none of us want to see again. Our friends over at www.ballerstatus.com have put together a tight list of the best of the best and the worst of the worst of 2007.
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Writing by
Editor on Tuesday, 8 January, 2008 at 3:06 pm

Here at Ill Rated we jump at the opportunity to feature local artist that put it down for their respective craft. Today we focus on a man that has transformed his passion for sneakers and art into a full blown business of creating custom shoe design that has drawn the attention of artist like Talib Kweli, and DJ Tony Touch.
Crave Online Editor-in-Chief, Ahmad Childress caught up with Sole Junkie (aka Steven Cedre Jr.) in Los Angeles at Crash Mansion, for a night of Hip-Hop and Fashion and asked him about his artwork.
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