Miracle Whip x PMK x Reebok - For Questlove's Philly

I don't usually blog about custom shoes since there are so many folks customizing shoes now-a-days especially on the LeBron's. But this UBER-cool custom of a pair of Reebok Question by PMK is something out that is out of this world. Not only that it's dope looking, but it doesn't look like a freaking custom job. I know with technology and lots of creativity many kids these days can do it easily, but these custom looks like something that Reebok made in it's Chinese factory. 

Like all sneakers these day, it has to come with a story behind it, so here is the story behind this custom via PMK:


PMK or should we say the “Aristocracy” of custom sneaker culture continue their UN-questionable reign in 2012. Producing this years most profound varieties of custom sneakers and clothing and after this custom, there is no question on the heights that they are capable of reaching. Being summoned earlier this year by Kraft ( Miracle Whip) and Reebok to custom design a sneaker for Roots Drummer and sneaker guru Questlove, PMK knew that this would have to be the most unique Reebok Question to ever hit the scene.
With brother Questlove’s Roots being in Philly, the guys over at Reebok didn’t hesitate on their choice to give him the Reebok Question 2012 edition. It was now the job of PMK to transform this sneaker into a shoe that would be loved by all parties, a task rightfully given to the masters of concept design. After studying the shape of the shoe and hours of research on the brands involved…. the Miracle Question was born. This Iverson question was fashioned after the bottle using four hand-mixed blues and then accented by wooden lace locks and a box that represented a cutting board! This shoe was destined for the deli decor! Speckled paint adorned the laces and insole to match Miracle Whip spray paint branding and the signature Questlove silhouette was laser engraved into the lace lock and box featuring the MW logo in his iconic Afro. What started as a Man professing his love for a brand on twitter, turned into a product supported by cross industry giants. This collaboration is a miracle indeed.


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Nike LeBron X - Home Floridian Colorway

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"Over the years Maria has epitomized style on the courts of the Big Apple. During her matches taking place in the day, she will grace the court in the Maria Back Court Day Dress, with a night time version being created for her evening matches. Its open-hole mesh fabric is bonded to the chest and back insets for breathablecomfort while the dress’ stabilizer straps offer the durability and support Maria needs."

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adidas performance gives support to Denise Milani's workout

NUFF SAID!

adidas is the choice of sexy British gal - India Reynolds

Remember hurricane Katrina that hit the gulf shores of New Orleans in August 2005? It literary shook the United States as a nation and it showed the world as a nation how we all responded to the call. Watching it on TV, you can't fully comprehend the magnitude of the things that happened there, you see folks swept away, folks lost everything, but the one image that still stuck to my head is of how many folks took advantage of this tragedy for their personal well-being. Looting foolowed the day(s) after the initial hit and the brand of choice for those looters? Well, Nike of course. The most desirable brand for the American looters. Until this day, I think of that looting incident and just shook my head in disgust. Then I started thinking, if this was to happened in the U.K, would Nike still be the brand of choice, or adidas would be cleaned out by looters? 

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