In a way, these new kicks from Diesel have an appeal that’s a hybrid of Nike and New Balance, with maybe a bit of Puma. Only, Diesel has taken the best parts of classic/retro styles that you might love from the latter three designers and released them with two new cuts: the CRI55 CRO55 and the 55TOP.

Meet 55DSL’s new collection of sneakers the CRI55 CRO55 and 55TOP — with each style in four different colors.

The CRI55 CRO55 comes in a suede-and-nylon mix, two-tone: black/grey, beige/brown, iconic red/blue and “summer” blue turquoise and grey. It’s on his eyes that you can find small differences: pay attention.

The 55TOP, instead, with his high-top shape, takes inspiration from ‘80s skate style in nylon with leather and suede accents and a vulcanized sole.

The perfectly imperfect 55DSL SHOES have been launched exclusively at Berlin’s Bread & Butter tradeshow in July, and are available in 55DSL stores and selected DIESEL stores now!

Here’s the press release from Diesel about the shoes.

So back in November 2009, we posted a video about the Nike Air shoes with power laces saying that Steven Spielberg and Nike had better get their shit together by 2015 and make this shoe happen.

They’ve come as close as possible with the highly anticipated “Marty McFly” sneaker. Michael J. Fox will be on David Letterman tonight to discuss the release.

Nike CEO Mark Parker stated that a mere 1500 pairs will be auctioned on eBay, with all proceeds going to the Michael J. Fox Foundation. Sounds good to us! The eBay auction begins tonight at 8:30 PM PST and will come to a close on September 18th. So hot! They probably don’t actually have power laces, but they look terrific.

If you like to read your music videos, here’s a video that makes sense of the “Be Stupid” Diesel ads. The clip features “Honeytrap” from We Have Band.

9/8/11 UPDATE: Go here for the latest on these kicks.

If these don’t drop in about five years, Nike and Steven Spielberg will have some serious explaining to do.

We had a lot of fun last week going out to see a B.E.A.R. showcase at Jimmy’s Lounge in Hollywood. We didn’t get to see the whole show, but everything we heard was great. Would you expect any less from The Briefcase Rockers though? The crowd was an interesting mix at the show and the music that B.E.A.R. pushes is unique. We said it before and we’ll say it again: everything we’ve heard from The Briefcase Rockers is music worth listening to.

We got six video clips of the show (after the photos), two of Juan Huevos–who came all the way from North Carolina to make it out to the show–and four of ERAs. It was too bad that we couldn’t get more, but that’s all spilled milk now.

On Juan Huevos, we think he is a dope live MC and his performance was get-up and kept the crowd locked-in. Bringing a cover of Avril Lavigne, and getting half-naked towards the end of his show, it’s a performance we’ll never forget. However, we like Juan Huevos’ flows and instrumentals and find his style exciting even without the show and dance. Huevos’ is upbeat and different. Good things.

People like a good show, but if there’s not substance to the music, you could put on the best show in the hottest venue out there and it would be like eating a burnt grilled cheese sandwich at a five star restaurant.

Nathaniel Eras, or ERAS, really rocked out as well. Twiddling knobs and having fun while he played, things stayed engaging. Even though more abstract, glitchier music and melodies are more of an acquired taste, if you spend much time on the site you’ve probably noticed that we love experimental music in general and especially where technology and music meet. ERAS had a high-tech gadget-driven sound that we always enjoy hearing like sipping on a unique-flavored foreign drink.

At any rate, the show was hot. The videos are a bit dark and aren’t the best representation of what the show was like, especially since we didn’t manage to record all of the artists that performed, but that’s why you have to go out to these events for yourselves. We look forward to future shows from B.E.A.R.: rock, rock on.

Photo above from one party of many at the Winter Music Conference in Miami.

Love Miami.

So, what better day of the year to set off your craziest hipster fashions than on Halloween?

These are friends of Lazer Sword.

So we all know that kids these days are drawn to some flashy kicks. Everyone is trying to fit some conventions while simultaneously keeping their wardrobe unique. What’s that old saying? You can tell what kind of person someone is by the shoes they wear? Without going into psychobabble it’s probably fair to say that’s true in most cases, or at the very least, you can guess at least a few traits about a person from their shoes.

One trend we’ve been seeing is the 80′s have been coming back for the past 10 years or so. That pretty much goes out with saying. It’s funny though, will anything from the 90′s ever come back into fashion and will people think, “Man, that’s really 90′s?” Lots of events happened in the 90′s but did anything happen that was really as interesting as what happened in previous decades? Only time will tell, but we think that the 90′s were pretty unremarkable in terms of fashion.

So, first off, we’ve got a pic of a bunch of different styles of mostly Nikes in a shoe store in Oslo, Norway. If you live in the U.S. and you’re into sneakers, you probably know that lots of unique cuts and designs of kicks are available in other countries. From Europe to Japan to Mexico: check the uniqueness in this store. Different countries call for different designers by default, and designers from foreign countries means exotic results.

We don’t know exactly where the shoes below were found, but we’re willing to venture a guess that those shoes were not purchased in the US.

Ah yes. Good old Sauconys. We were wearing Saucony shoes back in 1993 and cannot recall really seeing any hipsters around back then. Somewhere along the line, though, Saucony blew up right along with New Balance to become a trendy brand of shoes. One thing we’ll say about Sauconys though: they’re damn comfy! Light and comfortable is what makes wearing a pair of running shoes so great. However, this also means that you’ll be seeing faster wear and tear, regardless of how much you beat up your shoes.

The photo below peers inside at the collection of the “Short run, limited edition shoe” store, Hype DC, in Melbourne. Unfortunately, you can’t order shoes directly from Hype DC online, so you’ll have to take a trip to Australia if you want to buy from their collection. Straightaway you can tell they have a wide array of Adidas, Nike, Asics and Puma shoes. Definitely worth stopping by if you happen to be down under. mikeyROCKS of The Cool Kids took the opportunity while down there, so you can probably get some official shoes there, no doubt. Note: Australia is also where the popular sneaker magazine Sneaker Freaker is located.

Next we have some beat-up, checkered All-Star-looking shoes. Not so into the whole checkered look ourselves. We try to keep it more futuristic, but if you’re into that whole 50′s nonsense, go for it. We really despise fashion from the 50′s though. All that rockabilly crap is just worthless if you ask us, but hey, to each their own.

There you go. Nothing like sticking some fresh sneakers in a nasty drainage tube that has tagging on its walls. We like the Nikes in the back more, but both are stylin’. Not sure about the no-sock plus ankle bracelet look though. We don’t know about you but you can get some serious chafe and blister action if you wear ankle socks that are too short. That’s why we always rock tube socks pulled up to our knees, you know, tennis style: for the softest of sensitive ankles.

It’s a double-whammy: checkered shoes plus red Converse All-Stars (or as director Spike Lee likes to call them: “cons:” see the Behind The Scenes Dwayne Wade Spike Lee Converse Ad below the pic).

For some reason we can’t escape thoughts about The Wizard of Oz here. Right, we know Dorothy’s shoes were red, but it must have something to do with the whole magic and yellow brick road part. Madonna has a pair of gold pumps that she refers to as her “Wizard of Oz shoes,” according to Elle magazine. So, could it be that the hipster version of Wizard of Oz Shoes is some funky skateboarding design, rather than pumps?

More cons. Not sure if we’re feeling the whole mismatched sock thing. It almost makes it look as though his shoes are on the wrong feet. That’s some optical illusion business. Oh, the irony of mixing something preppy like an argyle pattern with some All Stars. Those shoes sure are worn out too. Are we noticing a trend of worn-out shoes? You be the judge.

Okay, these scruffy shoes were clearly taken at the same location as the last. The coolest thing about these Adidas kicks is the fact that they say Tron. Although the shoes are nearly worn to death, the film definitely isn’t. You’re aware that Jeff Bridges is in Tron, right? If you love The Big Lebowski, you should revisit Tron. It’s still a great movie after all these years.

Some kind of wild Air Max shoes. Brown polka dots aren’t for us, but the shoes are unique nevertheless. We’re not sure that they’re hot enough to showcase in your window and take an artsy photo of them, but, whatever.

We like all the colors in this pic. Really showing off the styles with some flash. The Pumas on the bottom right were pretty popular. Best shoes in the pic? Probably between the Adidas kicks in the middle and the Nikes on the left. You decide.

And finally, we come to the bright neon Reeboks snapped with a phone camera. Would you be bold enough to wear these? Velcro instead of laces are a must. Why did Velcro die the way it did with sneakers? Respect to Reebok for bringing back Velcro (albeit with pleather), but hey, we don’t live in a perfect world.

It’s no secret that Eminem has received mixed reviews ever since the Slim Shady EP was released in 1996. We first heard Eminem in 1999 when the My Name Is record came out. Eminem’s first official release, Infinite, back in 1996 had nowhere near the same angle as the other two releases just mentioned. Infinite was basically just regular hip-hop with a much younger Eminem without much money to his name. Being famous for a while, Eminem is among Forbes Magazine’s top 20 wealthiest rappers and is releasing tracks with 50 Cent and Dr. Dre. He even has his own Air Jordan sneakers, but is Eminem finally dying off? Unless we’re just not paying attention–since we never listen to the radio anymore–Eminem isn’t as popular as he was back when he released his autobiographical movie 8 Mile.

Well, anyway, the shock value has worn off for us. Just listen to this track leaked from his forthcoming release entitled Relapse. Really not that impressed, although it’s clear that a lot of money went into the song’s production.

“Crack a Bottle:”

So, if you have the guts to hack your iPhone and you’re a fan of Nike Dunks, then you’ll be happy to know that there’s a new free theme for your iPhone SpringBoard that will feed your Dunks addiction and allow you to marry technology and fashion.

This simple modification is available for free under the Cydia installer that comes with your iPhone when you hack it. As far as we know, it’s technically not illegal to hack your iPhone, although it will void your phone’s warranty. Although, more information on that is surely on the QuickPWN.com and Wikipedia. Here are a couple screenshots of the theme in action:

Can’t get enough of those Dunks!

DJ Shadow has teamed up with Reebok and Shoe Biz to bring you this limited edition sneaker! The sneaker has the “What Does Your Soul Look Like” logo on the back, and comes in a Reebok shoe box with a slip of authenticity included.

Don’t miss out on your chance to grab this very special limited item.

Included with the sneaker is the Quannum Stone Cold Winter Volume 1 Mix CD, which has tracks by some of your favorite Quannum stars. The CD is mixed by Matthew Africa.

So what does your “Sole” look like?

DJ Shadow “Six Days” music video:

DJ Shadow:

“What Does Your Soul Look Like (Part 2):”

“Six Days (Danny Fresh Remix):”

“Giving Up The Ghost:”

“Building Steam with a Grain of Salt:”

“You Can’t Go Home Again:”

“Blood on the Motorway:”

Many Nike funs are also addicted to Nike Dunks, so this post is dedicated to them entirely.

Its pretty interesting to sit back and see what some of our fellow sneakerheads have sitting in their closets. An average pair of Nike Dunks will cost you anywhere from $50 – $100. Remember, though, that’s for an average pair. Now, do you really want to be someone who’s just average? The most expensive Dunks ever sold cost around $40,000 and were sold on eBay (pictures just below) from www.nikeskateboarding.com. If you have a dunk collection, even if its only a few pairs of shoes, e-mail the photos to us and I will be sure to throw up a post all about your collection. Enjoy!

P.S. nikeskateboarding.com shredded the pair of Nike’s after the auction so that the packaged, unopened pair to be sold would be more unique.

John Clayton Mayer was born on October 16, 1977) . Originally from Connecticut, he attended Berklee College of Music before moving to Atlanta, Georgia, in 1997, where he refined his skills and gained a following. His first two studio albums, Room for Squares and Heavier Things, did well commercially, achieving multi-platinum status. In 2003, he won a Best Male Pop Vocal Performance Grammy Award for “Your Body Is a Wonderland.” Before any of his success, though, John Mayer was an attendant at a gas station in high school, which enabled him to save up for his first new guitar.

What’s cool about John Mayer, aside from the fact that he’s a talented musician, is that he doesn’t stick to one pop gimmick like so many mainstream artists do. The way that Mayer has incorporated blues influence into his music is not only less than mainstream–since most would agree that the blues genre isn’t exactly selling records the way Britney Spears and Timbaland productions are–but it is also something that worked out well for him in terms of the listenability of his music. Mayer’s collaborations with other artists including Kanye West and Common gained him praise from hip-hop heavyweight Jay-Z and also Nelly.

Kanye West – “Bittersweet Feat. John Mayer:”

“Go:”
Kanye West – “Bittersweet Feat. John Mayer:” From Common’s record: Be. In 2004, after Mayer, Common and Kanye West saw the movie Ray together, they headed back to the studio to create the track. Mayer came up with the song’s concept — fantasies — and his vocals were sampled for the track.

John Mayer Live at Little Bros. (now closed) covering Ludacris’ “Area Codes:”

Mayer began his career performing mainly acoustic rock, but gradually began a transition towards the blues genre in 2005 by collaborating with renowned blues artists such as B. B. King, Buddy Guy, and Eric Clapton, and by forming the John Mayer Trio. The blues influence can be heard on his album Continuum, released in September 2006. At the 49th Annual Grammy Awards in 2007 Mayer won Best Pop Vocal Album for Continuum and Best Male Pop Vocal Performance for “Waiting on the World to Change.” Mayer’s career pursuits have extended to stand-up comedy, design, and writing; he has written pieces for magazines, most notably for Esquire. He is also involved in philanthropic activities through his “Back to You” fund and his concern over global warming.

“Waiting On The World To Change:”

“Belief:”

Mayer has a number of tattoos. These include: “Home” and “Life” (from the song title) on the back of his left and right arms respectively, “77″ (his year of birth) on the left side of his chest, and a koi-like fish on his right shoulder. His entire left arm is covered in a sleeve tattoo that he acquired gradually, ending in April 2008; it includes: “SRV” (for his idol Stevie Ray Vaughan) on his shoulder, a decorated rectangle on his biceps, a dragon-like figure on his inner arm, and various other floral designs. In 2003, he got a tattoo of three squares on his right forearm, which, he has explained, he will fill in gradually.

“Kid A (Radiohead Cover):”

He is an avid collector of watches and owns timepieces worth tens of thousands of dollars. Mayer also has an extensive collection of sneakers, estimated at more than 200 pairs.

January 2005, left to right: David Ryan Harris, John Mayer and Steve Jobs at Macworld 11, San Francisco Moscone Center.

Mayer dated Jennifer Love Hewitt briefly in 2002. In a comedy routine in May 2006, he joked that they never consummated their relationship; he later apologized to her for the raunchy routine. Mayer dated Jessica Simpson for about nine months, beginning in the middle of 2006. Rumors started in August of that year with a People magazine article, but kicked into high gear when Mayer and Simpson spent New Year’s holiday together in New York City, both attending Christina Aguilera’s New Year’s Eve party. When Ryan Seacrest asked Mayer on the red carpet of the 2007 Grammy Awards about his relationship with Simpson, Mayer responded in Japanese. Despite some initially conflicting translations, he said, “Jessica is a lovely woman, and I’m glad to be with her.” Simpson also accompanied Mayer for several dates of his 2007 Continuum tour, and the two went on a trip to Rome in March of that year. However, the couple split in May 2007. He began dating actress Minka Kelly in September 2007, although the two broke up before the year’s end. Mayer began dating actress Jennifer Aniston in April 2008, and they broke up four months later. They have since resumed dating.

Mayer & Hewitt

Mayer & Simpson:

Mayer & Kelly:

Mayer & Anniston:

“Daughters:”

Mayer splits his time between his home in the Los Angeles suburbs (with his roommate and sound engineer, Chad Franscoviak) and his apartment in the New York City neighborhood of SoHo.

“Dreaming With A Broken Heart:”

P.S. See what Dave Chappelle and John Mayer have to say about white people dancing while you’re at it. :-)

In case you didn’t know, The Cool Kids met through Myspace. The Cool Kids started out by promoting their music through the Internet as opposed to using major labels to promote their music. Their fame come from what the listeners thought as opposed to sell-out promotion, even though that might not be the case anymore.

Mikey Rocks of The Cool Kids shopping for shoes in Melbourne Australia:

The cool kids Interview on Black Mags and fashion fashion, June 25, 2008.

Inside the studio with Chuck Inglish and Mikey Rocks on his gear:

In the hip-hop culture, sneakers are just not playin’. Eminem has been a huge fan of Air Jordans since he was 16 years old and washing dishes. Now Em’ is designing his own Air Jordans, which he claims are better than yours. Check out these Air Jordans, the Eminem Jordan Retro 2.

For more details go here, just like Eminem says to.

Eminem’s book mentioned in the video clip above.