STR.CRD 2012

The third annual STR.CRD street culture showcase will be held in the Maboneng District for the second time this year. From 27-30 September, sneakerheads, skaters and likers of things will congregate for one of the most anticipated events of the year. Luckily for those of us who get cold pretty easily, the live acts stage doesn't look like it will be outdoors if the new venue (the MOAD Building) is where it will really be.

Speaking of the live acts, this year's international headliners are Jesse Boykins III and Just A Band. I'll be honest, I didn't see Jesse's name popping up when I was pondering who they might bring out. I mean, last year, the headline act was the inimitable Theophilus London so I thought the following year would be someone equally if not more amazing. But maybe there really is a market for ol' Jesse and I just wasn't aware.

No matter, there will still be local musicians to mount the stage and I'm pretty excited for that line-up to be announced. As usual, there will be international sneaker culture and fashion power players who will be in attendance and share their skills at the STR.SESSIONS. You already know how theblagg feels about Claw Money so we're friggin excited about that! We'll keep you posted on what else will be popping at the event as time goes along.

Yes, We're Back To This Topic

Not every girl is a sneakerhead. This is a fact. Just like not every guy knows the A-Z of kicks. However, it's no secret that here at theblagg, we frown on women who wear funny style shoes as a way of being "down." Ok, maybe frown is a mild term. Honestly, if you want to wear sneakers, then wear sneakers. If you want to wear high heels, then do that. But don't bastardise the sneaker for the sake of some elevated, pseudo-cool look. That's really how we feel. With that being said, we have to give it up to the Herstar for these Custom Crystal NBA heels. Now, The Ordinary Girl would not be caught dead in a pair but props are due. And here's why.



Some women like to feel involved in their man's passion. Like, for instance, his love for basketball. But they know that they don't have to sacrifice who they really are to fit in. They don't have to wear oversized jerseys and put away the make-up kit on Sunday because that's game night. But they do like to feel and look supportive. Some girls actually don't do this a relationship bonding excercise. They may just like the sport but can't be bothered to wear flats. They love the NBA like any other dude but don't feel they have to leave who they are in the bedroom once the players step onto the court. These Herstar heels allow them to do that. Forget wearing your heart on your sleeve. You can wear it on your shoes if you're a die-hard fan. The Ordinary Girl wouldn't do this but she gets it. What she still doesn't get is this:


 

And I love Beyonce too but hot-damn, why do these exist? Isabel Marant can miss me with all that. Can we agree that we're not ever condoning these wedge sneakers, ladies?

  Oh, you're just going to leave me standing here by myself, huh?
 
Ugh.

"Off with his head" Well.....

(picture courtesy of styleville.de)


What is a sneakerhead?

The urban dictionary describe a sneakerhead as “A person who collects limited, rare, OG, or flat out exclusive kicks.”

Nowadays you have got a gang of “Cool Kids” throwing the term Sneakerhead around all willy nilly to a point where its lost its meaning like the word gangster. E.g. “Yo that dress is GANGSTA!!!”………right.

Lets get a few things clear: Just because you have enough to buy each and every sneaker that is released with hype around it, that does not make you a sneakerhead. (I bought too many Jelly Bean packs to compete with your money.)

Just because you camped outside your nearest sneaker shop for 72 hours before they got Air Yeezy’s and you copped the first pair even though you reeked of booty funk and beach chair sweat….THAT DOES NOT MAKE YOU A SNEAKERHEAD.

(picture courtesy of theshoegame.com)

For the record: ROCKING AIR YEEZY’S DOES NOT MAKE YOU A SNEAKERHEAD.
Rocking FASHION-FOR-DUMMIES-101 sneakers might make you fashionable but it does not make you a sneakerhead (This one probably ruled out most of the kids that got their BAPE’s from Ama Kip Kip).

I even came across a Sneakerheads 10 Commandments according to http://obsessivesneakerdisorder.blogspot.com/10 Sneaker Commandments contest.-taken from the OSD blog

1. Thou shalt not wear fake kicks.

2. Thou shalt not be a hypebeast.

3. Thou shalt not camp out for kicks.

4. Thou shalt not wear 12 colors for a sneaker that has 3 colors

5. Thou shalt learn to care for your sneakers correctly.

6. Thou shalt not keep your kicks DS

7. Thou shalt not become a sneakerhead because its "cool"

8. Thou shalt remember release dates

9. Thou shalt not envy the kicks of friends

10. Thou shalt not wear your kicks in the rain

I started thinking what does make you a certified sneakerhead?

__________________(Enter your requirements)