Inks: FLASH aka g_sk1lls
Images: FLASH and various online sources
It’s been quite some time already since Sole Spotlight focused on an
AND1 off-court pair, and this month – we highlight one of the most
revolutionary models of all time, AND1’s Tochillins, recently retooled and
re-released as the Too Chillin’ 2013.
This model’s predecessor, the original Tochillins was the most
commercially successful model in AND1’s history. Featuring some minor tweaks from the original
design – the popular off-court pair is back for 2013 in
different colorways. Posted below some
images of the said model.
This model (and all of its color variants) features:
o
Lycra mesh,
antimicrobial foam cools foot.
o
Heel pull-tab allows for
easy entry/exit.
o
Molded EVA midsole
offers cushion.
o Herringbone outsole eases movement & reduces weight.
Originally announced exactly
a year ago (click HERE for the July 2012 article), the Too Chillin’
2013 sports a different sole from the original, but fuses old and current AND1
logos on the final product – giving that throwback feel with the modern
treatment.
Classic Tochillin and Too Chillin' 2013 comparison.
Check out the throwback AND1 “boomerang” logo on this silhouette.
Personally, I felt that the shoe didn’t run true to
size - probably owing to the original mold.
When buying a pair, it’s highly recommended to get one size bigger (not even a half
size upgrade). That means if you’re
regularly a size 10 US in AND1 performance kicks, you might want to get a size
11 US for the Too Chillin’ 2013 for that maximum comfy feel. Other than that, this shoe is automatically a
must-cop for any AND Juan out there.
More pictures of the shoe below. I originally had a similar pair back in the
day, and other than sheer nostalgia, this pair offers a comfortable alternative
to wearing slippers/sandals before and after a good hooping session. Sneakerheads and regular basketball junkies
are also sure to appreciate the simple and yet stylish look that this model
brings.
This model is set to be
released within Q3 of this year according to sources from AKT!V / Relzbach
(local distributor of AND1). Colorway
selections are as follows:
- V.Red/White/Silver
- Royal/White/Silver
- Black/White/Silver
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