Not impressed.

So....

As far as KKAS is concerned, there has been no real developments in the trainer scene for quite sometime. Hence the lack of posts. 

KKAS is more about originalism so apart from the odd few styles. Only original colour ways will grace this blog. 

There are already to many blogs that waste time on the new styles that don't deserve it. So we stick to the classics. 

Keep a look out for future posts of past styles.

Offspring 20th birthday

KKAS wishes Offspring a happy birthday.

Thank you for providing us with trainers that would suit the gods for the last 20 years. Keep it up! 

Laces and the many ways!

https://www.facebook.com/muzzone.supremo/posts/10156266543450096

Let down!!!!

Well. Today was a real anti climax. A complete let down by NIKE. 

No MAG released today even after all the hype! 

I truly believed in them! 

Today is the day!!!!

TODAY! (Apparently) 

Credit card ready, Check
Flux capacitor active, check
Delorian fuel'ed up........bollox. Out of plutonium! 

Today is the day that Marty travels to 21st October 2015 in Back to The Future 2. 
Its also rumoured to be the launch of the infamous NIKE MAG's 
The shoes that Marty puts on in the film that have "POWER LACES" are set to be the biggest selling shoe of all time.

I can't wait any more!!!!!!!!!!!

Nike MAG update.

CONFORMATION!!!!!

MAGs are to be realeased 21st Of this month (as we all expected) no price point released but u can bet a dolla that they will be high! 

Keep you're credit cards warm and be prepared for a fight! 

Good luck! 

Nike Air Mowabb ACG Re issues!

Oh yes.

The return of a classic......about time! 

Be the first! 

http://m.size.co.uk/product/nike-mowabb-og/178759?aid=150&utm_source=ExactTarget&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=15-08-21-size-mailer&utm_content=link&utm_term=mowabb-callout

These are back Air max 95

Available absolutely everywhere! 

Shame! 

Still. At least they are not killing it by making them in some crappy fabrics or colourways (yet) 

Air Jordan 5 (23) 1990

These highly recognisable jordans hold many firsts in the development of the franchise. 

Detailed on the WW2 P-51 mustang fighter plane. These were the first to boast a reflective tounge, futuristic mesh, clear sole and teeth details. They were also the first to bare the famous 23 from jordans shirt with the Chicago Bulls. Hence the common nickname of 23s back in the day. 

These are a true great of the trainer world and worthy of worship status. 

The P-51 Mustang 

Reebok Freestyle Hi Pump 2015

Holy smokes batman! 

Now this is how you combine 2 retro styles and create a future classic!

Only one BIG Problem...........they only go up to size 8.5. I'm not gonna say they are women's shoes because if your a guy and they fit.....bust them baby's up! 

If only I could..... 😩 Boks do tend to be a bigger fit than most. But a whole 4 sizes???? 

REEBOK? Bigger sizes (men's)for next year please? And let me know when you do so I can rush out and get them! 

Any freebies are received with gratitude and will certainly make the blog lol

Kicks appreciation!

If your reasong this blog than u are a lover of the ever lasting trainer. So here is a little something more! 

http://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2015/jul/04/trainers-sneakers-global-obsession-history

Air Jordan 4 (flight) 1989

At school Someone came back from America with the first pair of these I had ever seen! That weekend I went to every Cobra sports, Footlocker and Olympus sports there was asking for flights. 

Only once did someone say to go to Thomas cook and asked where I was going. Lol

I wanted them but I was never lucky enough to laynd my feet in a pair. Times have changed now. But I still don't own a  pair. My problem is I only want originals. Mega bucks! 

I like the re issues. But it's not the same.

Like having a replica Ferrari. It looks the part. It may sound the part. But deep down you know it's not original!  

Air Jordan 3 1988

You have all see these back on cool feet in recent times thanks to re-issues and all new colourways. 

Original is always best.

Air Jordan II 1986

Original colourways! 

Nothing more to it. 

Nike air Rift 1993

Feet like a frog! That's what they used to say to me! 😟

The Nike air Rift has to be one of the most innovative and obscure designs to ever brace our feet. 

You might ask WTF were they thinking. Especially back then! 

Nowadays the split toe and sandle style of this shoe is not so much of a talking point (or pointing point) compared to some of the strange designs we see around. But in 1993, these things looked like they came from Mars or summin. 

Believe it or not, there is practicality to why Rifts look like they do. The shoe is a soft surface (gravel) running shoe designed using aspects from the Kenyan bare foot running team. For those that have never realised.....there's a Map of Kenya on the sole. 

I admit they look odd. But they are The most comfortable trainer ever.

Adidas Gazelle 1965

I'm sure you have all noticed the re-release of one of Adidas's biggest selling shoes lately? 

Well actually then haven't really re-released them. More just give them a big kick up the arse.

Gazelles have always been available somewhere. But Adidas has made a song and dance about them this summer for their 50th anniversary 

If only we could all look this good at 50 without any plastic! 

Still a very basic and classic shoe that deserves a place on this blog. 

Air Jordan complete history guide.

This is a great reference point for all your Jordan needs! 

http://www.sneakerfiles.com/2013/04/19/complete-air-jordan-retro-cards-guide/

Air Jordan 1 1985

When starting on such a journey as this, one should start at the first possible moment. (Lol) 

So here is the first instalment of the Jordan story. 

These were the first of the brands distinctive ikon's.

Michael Jordan caused a controversy in the NBA for wearing the banned colour way but all this did was spark more and more demand for the shoe. 

Many colour ways have popped up since the originals. But luckily they have never made a mockery of the style like some others 

Keep it classic! 

To see a few of the colour ways.....

 http://www.flightclub.com/air-jordans/air-jordan-1

KKAS Kicks care advice (washing Machines)

Should you put your prized pair in to a washing machine?????

Well..... there is a lot of debate about this. Unlike clothes, trainers do not come with washing instructions on the labels. This is a good indication that they really should not be put in washing machines or washed at all. lol
Personally cleansing wipes do the job for most and even some hardy stains. But if you decide to wear your beloved kicks on a building site or to change the oil in you car.... Your asking for the obvious trouble.
I admit that I have washed trainers in the past and had no trouble. But even on low heat, this can cause structural issues with the glues that bond the fabrics together and the fabrics themselves can become brittle or damaged. The water penetrating the soles can cause the cushioning technology's to fail or become water logged.  Neither is a good look.
I have heard of Air cushions expanding and destroying the trainers. Trainers themselves melting, shrinking or even falling apart in the machines. There are horror story's all over about this kind of thing.
My advice...
Don't wash them in a machine for these reasons...
1.The temperatures are not that accurate and can easily cause damage to Air soles, gel systems and even the specialist waffle sponges used in lots of soles.
2. The violent spins can damage the trainers and the machines.
3. The water penetration is not controlled and will saturate the shoe, combined with the heat, this could cause structural issues.
4. The soap used in machines can be harsh and corrosive to some fabrics used in trainer manufacture and this can cause structural issues.
5. Washing shoes will not always rid them of smell. The best policy for this is to remove the insole and place rolled up news paper or tissue paper into the shoe and leave them for a good few days or a week. If this does not work. Maybe use a fabric cleaner and a light/soft/tooth brush and scrub the inside of the shoe making sure you rinse the cleaner out by wiping with cleansing wipes or damp cloth.
then repeat above step.
if this don't work..........Id throw them away and seriously consider changing your feet. lol

There are many specialist fabric and shoe care product on the market. Unlike most clothes, trainers have can have many different specialist fabrics in their construction, so its best to check every product is suitable before use. this may seem excessive, but if your like me and very proud of you collection of vintage kicks, then this is no biggy if you want to keep them in tip top condition.
I have used products from footlockers range and was quite impressed. Although they were not great on every fabric they are good value for money.

http://www.footlocker.eu/en-gb/Accessories/Foot-Locker-Fl-Nylon-Foaming-Cleaner.aspx/9535047900
http://www.footlocker.eu/en-gb/Accessories/Foot-Locker-Suede-Foaming-Cleaner.aspx/9535045300


If you dont mind shelling out a bit of cash for a better more specialist product, Try this stuff....

http://www.urbanindustry.co.uk/brands/jason-markk.html


If you decide to ignore this advise and insist on putting your trainers in a machine. Please wrap them in a pillow case and tie it up. Only use a little washing soap, and put them on a short cool/cold delicate wash.

KKAS is against cruelty to trainers. any such ill treatment will be reported to the WSPCT. World Society of the Prevention of cruelty to Trainers and may result in confiscation of all trainers. LOL

Air Jordan 5's 1990 (introduction to Jordan's)

Where are all the classic Jordan's I hear u ask! 

The reason is I've just not got around to them yet. 

But to keep you quiet I will start with my personal favourite.....5's. 

The Jordan 5's were the first pair of classics that I never owned. Can't say why other than they just were not for back then. But now.......OMG my problem is that it has to be strictly originals for me and you all know what that means ££££££££££.