Toronto's "United We Sole" Event

Toronto Loves Kicks' "United We Sole" event was definitely a success.  Check out my photo coverage of the event at Sneaker Freaker.

Here's the lowdown on the day via Dion of Toronto Loves Kicks: 

"This sneaker convention brought in over 1200 people from around the City and abroad and created a lane that was much needed in Toronto.  You had your choice of Foamposites, Wolf Grey's, Ragging Bull pack, Air Max 95's, Air Force One's customized personally for TLK courtesy of Anthony Armenta.  Clothing lines included Nothin', Doinitwell, TheONE and Ambush Apparel helped along side exclusive Snap Backs to literally set the ATM on fire. That's just to name a few of the heat that you could have expected to see.

Throughout the event there were giveaways by the hour, plenty of photo's being taken by the TLK back drop as everyone was "sneakergenic". We had live performances by JRDN, Church Chizzle - MuchMusic's Rap City freestyle battle champion and Gee Wunder to name a few of the talent within the community. In addition, we had DJ Tabs and Channel Nine at the show and what a social driven sneaker party convention this turned out to be. You had collector’s young and old trading, purchasing and selling limited edition sneakers, as well as discussions of their guilty sneaker obsessions.

If you were to ask the Co-Founders of Toronto Loves Kicks what they set out to achieve with United We Sole they would say for a buy, sell and trade socially driven Sneaker Expo which will attract all walks of life, art and culture which is a direct reflection of our City uniting everyone's sole in the process. It's important to us to have everyone step with a positive sneaker forward in order for our City to grow as one.

Look out for more great social initiatives from Toronto Loves Kicks and stay tuned for more details on United We Sole’s ‘FALL' edition by visiting www.torontoloveskicks.com"

Toronto Sneaker Expo: United We Sole

Toronto's premiere sneaker event is less than a month away.  Will you be there?

Toronto Sneaker Expo: United We Sole

'Toronto Loves Kicks presents “United We Sole” which will be Toronto’s first ever buy/sell/trade Sneaker Expo of its kind. This event will feature over thirty vendors selling some of the most rare and exclusive sneakers and/or merchandise on the market. “United We Sole” will be set up to have a traditional trade show look and feel, and may include some additional merchandise, but the highlight and focus will be on sneakers.

Although sneakers are what this culture is passionate about, other things that will be highlighted will include: live music, artists showcasing their work/talent on site, live creation of sneakers being made on site and independent clothing lines which are some of the different avenues that the urban and sneaker culture draw into.'

If you live in Toronto and you love kicks, you do not want to miss out on this.  Hit up info@torontoloveskicks.com for info and table bookings.  For up-to-date info, be sure to check out the official website and Facebook page. Toronto fiends represent!

(My USA FSF Crew: you already know you've got a spot on my couch and a city tour guide if you want to come up for the event!)

Miss Canada Globe 2010

A friend and I attended the Miss Canada Globe pageant out in Richmond Hill, Ontario last night to cheer on his little sister,  who was a contestant. On my way out of the building, I just had to stop and get a shot of Miss Teen Ontario's post-game steez because I know y'all would appreciate this. 13 year old Shevante Williams won the Miss Teen Fitness title so it shouldn't be a surprise that when she slipped off her evening gown and heels, she slipped into a fresh pair of J's.

Loving that crown with kicks!