The EXCLUSIVE Empire Mids Christmas CW goes on sale in JAPAN today!

[Shoe News – 12.20.11] – The EXCLUSIVE Empire Mids Christmas CW goes on sale in JAPAN today!

Inks: FLASH aka g_sk1lls 
Images: And1 Creative Team / Rob Purvy (Executive Director)

Available ONLY in Japan as an exclusive (limited to 60 pairs worldwide), the Christmas colorway (red/green) of the And1  Empire Mids will go on sale today – December 20, 2011. This will be sold via three stores, namely: AND1 FUKUOKA (more info here: http://and1.jp/fukuoka/about.html), GALLARY2 SHIBUYA, and SLAM TAMAKAWA-GAKUEN.

Check out my November article about the Empire Mid in Christmas colors by clicking HERE. According to Joe Kawai of And1 Japan, only one pair/person is allowed, and these exclusive joints are going to be sold for US $ 185 or JPN YEN 14,800 (roughly Php 7500 - 8000). He adds, “it’s basically the same price as with other colorways of the Empire Mid.”

Some pairs will also be up for auction via the And1 Japan online store/website (www.and1.jp) between 8AM of December 22 – 12MN of December 26. Part of the proceeds from the auction will be donated to devastated areas in Japan. Now if you ask me, that sure is a very noble way of spreading good cheer thru the holidays. Try to bid on a pair and upon winning it, you are able to help out the disaster-stricken citizens of Japan thru your purchase.

Just in case you need more convincing about the performance and look of the And1 Empire Mids, you can check out Sandy Dover’s shoe review (click HERE for the And1 Ph article).

Do check out And1 Japan via Twitter (@and1fukuoka and @and1_jp), but don’t forget - for more And1 news, updates, and shoe sightings/sales info, follow us in Twitter (@and1ph) and LIKE us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/and1ph). And that’s the 411, And Juan!

Starting them young…And1 gear for kids this Christmas

[Shoe Session – 12.15.11] – Starting them young…And1 gear for kids this Christmas

Inks and Images: FLASH aka g_sk1lls

A few days ago I posted an article about And1 pairs (for adults) that are available in stock – [click HERE to view that article]. Since Christmas is for the kids, get the freshest pairs for the young ones at your nearest And1 store. I recently saw the following models in kids sizes over at the And1/AKT!V Glorietta 4 (G4) outlet, and took some in-store shots for the parents out there and as an added bonus, included the prices/pair already.

Some notable pairs that are still available are the following:

- Rocket 2.0 Mid Php 1995 (White/Black/Silver)

- Taichi Mid Php 2195 (White/Red and White/Black)

- Release Mid Php 2995 (White/Black/Red) as worn by Francis Froilan / Mico Reyes (kids)

- Assault Mid Php 2795 (Red/Black and Black/White)

- Stagger Mid Php 1975 (White/White, Grey/white, and White/Navy)

Again, like the Men’s Shoes, most of the other And1/AKT!V stores as well as Olympic Village/World outlets and department stores Men’s Shoe section (SM, etc), would most likely have the same stock variations, but not all may have the size/s that your little baller needs.

Start them young, and let the kids celebrate the Christmas season decked in a brand new pair of And1s. We appreciate if you can post some pictures of yourself and/or your young baller in And1s via our Facebook page (www.facebook.com/and1ph - click LIKE first) or send us an email at and1pinas@gmail.com. Happy shopping and Merry Christmas, And Juans!

What's currently in stock at the AND1 (AKT!V) Glorietta 4 Outlet

[Shoe Session – 12.5.11] – What's currently in stock at the AND1 (AKT!V) Glorietta 4 Outlet

Inks and Images: FLASH aka g_sk1lls

Christmas is just around the corner and if you’re thinking about copping a couple of pairs during the Yuletide season without getting your 13^th month bonus a dent, then do check out the And1/AKT!V store nearest you. In my case, it’s the And1 Glorietta 4 (G4) outlet, so I decided to take a couple of in-store shots for a quick reference guide on what’s still on stock.

Some notable pairs that are still available are the following:

- Empire Mids*

- Release Mids

- Fortune Mids

- Straight Cash Mids*

- Storm Mids

- Assault Mids

- ME8 Sovereign Mids*

- Triple A Mids

- Stagger Mids

- Taichi Mids / Lows*

- Taichi TGR Mids

- Rocket 2.0 Mids*

- Lo-Qi Downtime (and Slips)

(* denotes my top 5 picks this Christmas, in no particular order)

Most of the other And1 stores (Festival Mall Alabang and Trinoma) would most likely have the same stock variations, as well as Olympic Village/World outlets and the ever-reliable SM department stores Men’s Shoe section.

Again, to reiterate a tip (same content from my October article): in case you drop by the And1/AKT!V store in Glorietta 4 anytime soon, try looking for “Hook Up Joe / Joe Hook Up”. He’s the guy you can turn to literally for hook ups on shoe sizes (try reserving a must-cop pair for yourself, or ask for another store that carries your size in case And1 G4 no longer has stocks, and he’s very much willing to help), great sales deals (info on dates, pricing, etc), and just an over-all good guy.

So what are you waiting for, And Juan? Check out your nearest And1 shop, score a new pair, then do some damage on the court during the Christmas break. And if you want to share your latest haul on our Facebook page, visit www.facebook.com/and1ph, click LIKE, and post the picture on the fanpage wall. ONE!