LAWF Sightings

Name: Kellen Nelson
Occupation: Lifelong polygamist...(lol)
Location: Morehouse College (around the area formerly known as "club gate" lol)
Photographer: Unknown

I just had to post this sighting. Yes..for those of you who don't know, this is Love Affair With Footwear's "Monogamy Blows" tee. If you don't get the meaning behind the phrase, comment and I'll explain. For those who don't have one of these precious tees, we will be coming with more soon...Just keep the eyes open, and keep being unfaithful.

Shouts out to my boy Kellz rockin the tee in the pic. Shouts out to whoever took the pic also (lol).

Kid Cudi Album

Yes. This is not a shoe post.

We are attempting to "diversify the porfolio" a little bit. Rather than just sneaker posts, we are going to try to add posts about whatever. Music, Technology, News, etc. Basically whatever the hell we want.

Now don't get it twisted, the focus will still be FOOTWEAR. Don't forget the name...Love Affair With Footwear. Don't forget the slogan..."Infidelity at its flyest." We are still going to stick to the roots....LAWF

That being said. Kid Cudi's album came out today. I don't know about yall, but I've been waiting for this album for a good minute.

I copped it around 11 am today with the homies Bryson (THE lawf artist) and Jamal. We even "broke in" the album Cudi style. Had to do it in honor of Cudder (lol).

But yea...I've given the album one full listen so far. I can never make a full judgement off of one listen; so I will definitely be giving another listen or two all the way through before I can make an accurate judgement.

Expect a review(s) from the homie and LAWF artist Bryson. He will be reviewing Cudi and Jay's new albums.

Also look out for his mixtape. LAWF and Bryson Green will be pushed. The collab is official.

LAWF X Bryson Green

Keds x Opening Ceremony

Bold moves are being made with these. Keds and Opening Ceremony collab with this collection. This collection is themed around the USA's colors (red, white, and blue); with a touch of western themed design. Each pair features a red bandana lining with striped laces. I digg. What yall think?

LAWF Snap Back Hats....yes

Yall may not know, but we are seriously trying to push this. LAWF snap backs will be our latest piece. The public will be able to pre-order soon. For right now, only a select few of my polygamists get to rock these. They're hot though right? The only error is that the >1 logo you see on the right side in the pic, should be on the left. It has already been fixed by the company though. So its allllllllllll good. The hat features: an invisibly stitched red crown, black top brim, neon green under brim to match the top button, the "unfaithful eyes" on the back, the >1 polygamy symbol on the left side, and "Love Affair With Footwear" printed repeatedly on the inside. I think I did a pretty good job with the design, huh?

What yall think? Yall gon cop one?

Shouts out to FF

A Name goes a long way

First off, I'd like to personally apologize for the lack of posts. Its been a while. I, and my team, have been extreeeeeeeeeeemely busy lately. But no excuses.

LAWF Snap back hats have been designed. Me and my polygamists will have a small order; and we will then make the hats available for pre-order. Pics coming soon

Anyway, BBC/Ice Cream will be releasing these in their Fall/Winter '09 collection. Personally, I don't think either pair is that hot. I mean the white ones are aiiiiiiiiiight I guess. These type of releases just prove that its all about the name. A large amount of people will buy these for the simple fact that they are BBC/Ice crean...smh. It's cool though. If you think they are hot, you can cop em here.

Hottest shoes out

K-Swiss is really changing the game up with the release. These will be released later this month on August 29th. These go hard...foreal. K-Swiss collaborates with Partners & Spade. I don't know how much these will retail for, but whatever the price. You need to cop em. With only 266 pairs being sold, you need to hop on these quick. Not only do you get the shoes with your purchase, but you also receive a limited edition ping pong table. Steal? I think so.

That whole paragraph was a joke. Well everything but the limited ping pong table part (lol). Wack?Uh, yea. Anyway I don't know who is going to be unfortunate enough to cop these, but I feel sorry for them. August 29th. I guess Katrina won't be the only disaster to happen on this day now...smh.

I can say that cuz I'm from N.O. by the way (lol).

LAWF

Ahhhh Perks

For those of you who don't know, Dwayne Wade (Miami Heat superstar) left Converse and is now with Jordan. It's about time. I always felt Converse was never a respectable enough basketball shoe brand to fit the superstar status of Dwayne Wade. Maybe he was trying to "bring em back" in a sense...I don't know. Whatever the case, he has officially left the brand.

This picture, posted by D-Wade on his twitter page, is apparently HALF...yes...HALF of the Jordan branded shoes that D-Wade received by becoming a member of the Jordan team. While I am not surprised at the amount, it still is something that needs to be recognized. Many brands have been said to do this for new members of their "teams." Supposedly the perk for becoming a member of Pharrell's Billionaire Boys Club/Ice Cream team is a truck (U-haul size) showing up at your house filled with BBC/Ice Cream apparel. I have heard that singer Teyana Taylor was one of the latest to be blessed with this perk.

Anyway, congrats to D-Wade. I am certain that your stint with Jordan (however long it may last) willl be waaaaay more profitable and productive than your years with Converse. Converse apparently offered D-Wade unlimited Chuck Taylor Converses; but he was ironically not a fan of the shoe. I think D-Wade is pretty happy with Jordan's gifts...

Sho nuff...Shofolk

Shofolk is the sister brand to "Folk", the British clothing brand. Shofolk produces...Sho...es...

And in the ongoing quest for the next "Boot" (After the utter collapse of Timberland, ACG, Blazer Boots, Yo Mama...), I just want to let the footwear world at large know, THERE ARE OTHER OPTIONS! The "andre boot" has beautiful frame, comfortable and relaxed, yet different enough to make sure that they can be worn in various settings. With bootcut or rolled up slim fit jeans, chinos or otherwise, these boots have the potential to do great things. Can you work these shoes?

Gucci Flash x Mark Ronson

I know, I know...to dislike anything Gucci is like...fashion suicide...? But, I just can't, in any good conscience, admit to enjoying these shoes. They look like a freaky "Sperry-PF Flyer" hybrid...and if I'm going to be paying whatever astronomical price these shoes are sure to run for, they need to at least look up to par. Now that I have that off my chest, I'll tell you what they are. Gucci and Mark Ronson have done a collab for the Gucci sneaker flash line, which will be offering 18 pairs of men's shoes and 2 pairs for women. They will be opening up their own "flash" sneaker stores in about 7 locations around the world, and will stay open for about 2 weeks. These shop locations are as follows: New York City, Art Basel Miami, London, Berlin, Paris, Hong Kong and Tokyo. If you are feeling these like brail, hit up any one of these fine retail spots, and stain.

Posers

Come on now Converse. Don't you hate when you can tell somebody is trying to be something they are clearly not? Well Converse is officially the newest poser you will come in contact with. Apparently this shoe is part of their "Skateboarding line." Really? I had no idea they even made SB shoes. What skateboarder is seriously going to buy Converse over other popular boarding shoes like Volcom or DC? I feel like these should be rocked by Julius Erving and the Philadelphia 76ers back in the day. Converse just needs to stick with the classics. That's what they were known for, that's what they are known for, and that's what they will always be known for. I'm all for changing the game up and trying new things, but not in this case. Thumbs dooooown...