Tuesday, July 27, 2010


Like everything with skateboarding, you should do what you want, and express yourself. If you like the look and feel of Nike Dunk SB's, then go for them. People like the strong response and board feel that Nike Dunk SB's give, and some of the colors are sick. It's also nice to have a pair of skate shoes that can double for other sports - most large puffy skate shoes don't work that well for other sports. And, to top all of this off, the Nike skate team is very strong with guys like X Games gold medalist Paul Rodriguez. Not many skate shoes last for three years on the market, but Nike Dunk Pro SB's are still going strong. There's a reason for that - Nike spent some time on these, and is dedicated to making sure Nike Dunk SB's work well for skateboarding.
The Nike Dunk has a lower profile outer sole than its parent shoes. The intent was a lighter weight and staying closer to the ground. In addition, the paneling was revised to improve basketball game performance during pivoting and blocking. The Dunk was used to spearhead what Nike called the ’College Colors’ program. They signed some average college basketball teams (and their coaches) to an exclusive Dunk sponsorship deal; in simple terms, the deal meant that each colored pair of Dunks matched their uniforms.

the history of sandals



Now that Memorial Day has passed and we’re officially in the summer fashion season sandals are the main footwear choice for most of us in the Northern Hemisphere. This should hardly be surprising because not only are sandals comfortable, their ancient. In fact, many of the earliest shoes we have historical evidence of were made in this style. Sandals have been found as part of ritual burials and were even depicted in prehistoric art. In fact, many of the styles of sandals popular today have endured for thousands of years thanks to their simplicity and grace.
the earliest sandals were all-purpose shoes created by our prehistoric ancestors. By the time of the Greeks and Romans, sandals, while still ubiquitous, were constructed from a variety of materials and available in an array of styles. The “thong” or “flip-flop” seems to have emerged in Egypt, although the style was popular throughout the ancient world. Later the Roman empire gave us everything from the practical sandals of a working man, to dress sandals for women and highly durable sandals for warriors. In Japan, resilient and surprisingly light-weight wooden geta that towered as high as twelve inches elevated pedestrians above the mire of the public streets.

The sandal and its many sub-genres has continued to diversify in the modern era. Where sandals were once a casual-only statement and flip-flops were strictly for the beach, discussion on appropriate sandals for the office can now be found in the pages not just of fashion magazines but also of mainstream newspapers, including The Wall Street Journal.

Today sandals are made out of an ever broader array of natural material such as wood, leather and silk, and increasingly synthetics that allow for more support, cushioning and structure. We have sandals for the beach, boardroom and ballroom as well as the hiking trail, the running track and the gym. And because many sandals are easier to construct than closed shoes, their affordability means most people own multiple pairs.

Monday, July 26, 2010




The weather is warming up and the perfect time to stock up on sexy sandals 2.
If you're an outdoors type, then you know that on a long hike, you need comfortable clothes. This isn't the .time for a sexy sundress or those strapy sandals 2; it's time to choose clothing that is both functional and comfortable.
I was told by my male friend that the first place he looks at a girl is her feet. He said that nowadays, men’s eyes focus more on women’s feet than their faces or bodies. And they think the sexiest part of a lady is the ankle. I can not agree that every man has such feeling like my friend does, but I must admit that a pair of fashionable and suitable high heel sandals emerald bay can really make a lady more confident and charming. I really find it strange if a lady dress up an elegant and fashionable clothes while finish it with a pair of out-of-date shoes. In my opinion, a pair of exquisite shoes is much more important than a suit of chic clothes. I may buy ordinary clothes, but the shoes must be the best.
After having a look at the elegant and chic sandals emerald bay, have you made up your mind to have one?