Jason Nako

• AdidasTS Lightswitch Gil UnderCrown Ice Cold

  $128.00

  Adidas partnered with Philadelphia-based basketball lifestyle label UnderCrown (UNDRCRWN), in creating Ice Cold. I had to get these when I first saw them. They reminded me of the guy that paints himself silver from head to toe at the Promenade. You know, the robot guy. My two favorite features: clear gum sole and hologram on the shoe tongue that flips between the Adidas and UNDRCRWN logos. The edition is limited to 1000 pairs worldwide.

  Purchased at Undefeated
  

• AdidasMosswood

  $65.00

  Inspired by the famous court, the Mosswood is supposedly a basketball shoe. I don't know about that, seems like a good way to catch a bad one. Good thing I didn't buy them to hoop in. I bought them for the nice shades of blue; sky, light and of course baby. The blues makes a nice contract with the dark canvas. Did I mention the injected EVA midsole for long-term, lightweight cushioning and adiPRENE under the heel for superior cushioning at impact?

  Purchased at Adidas
  

• AdidasPlush IV

  $70.00

  Look closely and check out the wire mesh screens that run along the center of the bottom of the shoe. That is what they call ClimaCool my friends. ClimaCool provides 360-degree cooling for the entire foot. That means more comfort, less stank funk. Nothing like a breathable kick.

  Purchased at Adidas
  

• AdidasCampus 80's

  $90.00

  The guy at Undefeated described these kicks as "grown man shoes". I wasn't sure what that meant (still don't), but nodded in agreement and motioned for a pair. Each shoe has a different style of stripes on each side. Carbon fiber stripes lace the inside and traditional white on outside. The metallic black material is slick. You catch these in the right light and the shoes look white. The best part: Only 300 pairs made in the US.

  Purchased at Undefeated
  

• AdidasTS Lightswitch Gil Channel Zero

  $100.00

  "Don't watch me, watch TV" is the catch phrase that runs along the side of this shoe. The Channel Zeros clearly sum up the crazy antics of Mr. Arenas. Man, I wish he never left the Warriors. Whenever someone sees these shoes their first question always is, "What kind of shoes are those?". I think that's what I like most about these ones, and the fact they look like bees.

  Purchased at Undefeated
  

• AdidasTS Lightswitch Gil

  $90.00

  Look familiar? These are exactly the same as the Channel Zeros, but with a different paint job. The only time these shoes see the light of day is when they are being ran up and down the hardwood. These are used strictly for ball only. I have always been a big fan of Adidas low tops for playing basketball in (especially the Gils). Nikes for playing ball in always seemed to hurt my feet. I can honestly say these are the most comfortable basketball shoes I have ever worn.

  Purchased at Adidas
  

• NikeAir Max 1 iD

  $150.00

  I can't say enough about how cool Nike iD is. If you have never customized your own shoes, do it. Do it now (link below). I have done it a couple of times and I am never disappointed. My sister got me a gift card for these ones, thanks Linds! It's hard to see due to my poor photo skills, but these shoes come fully loaded with alligator and crocodile embossed leather. The best part about Nike iD is dropping in your own text. First Class is clearly the way to go.

  Purchased at Nike iD
  

• JordanWomen's Air Jordan Retro 1 Low

  $120.00

  Yes, you read correctly. Laugh it up, but you know these might be the cleanest Jordans you have ever seen. Hands down, these are my favorite pair of shoes. Anyone who knows me knows that baby blue is my color of choice and paired with low top fade this is a wrap. Subtle grey imagery wallpapers the base of the shoe. I need to get another pair.

  Purchased at Undefeated
  

• NikeAir Force 1 Low Berlin

  $135.00

  The story behind these shoes is that the design was paying respect to Berlin and was inspired by World War II. They were released in Germany before they hit the US. I'm not sure how war and shoes come together, but they make nice footwear whenever the Golden State Warriors are playing. I'm a huge Warriors fan and you should always represent your team to the fullest.

  Purchased at Undefeated
  

• JordanRetro Lows

  $110.00

  I can't figure out the model number to these Retros. I bought them a long time ago and can't recall. I want to say Retros 1, but I don't think that's correct. If you know, please drop me a line. The inside of this shoe is completely yellow. I feel like these are a pair of shoes only for summer and can only be worn when it's above 80. I have no idea why.

  Purchased at Undefeated
  

• NikeAir Force 1 '07 (25th and Diamond) Philly

  $135.00

  These kicks pay tribute to Philadelphia basketball and the instrumental role of Philadelphia in the popularity of the Air Force 1. The stitching is remarkable throughout the shoe. The brown laces with the blue diamonds make a bold impression.

  Purchased at Niketown
  

• Jordan, Adidas, PumaGroup Shot

  $60.00-100.00

  Here is a group shot of some other shoes I have that I felt didn't deserve the individual spotlight, but are still pretty nice. You can see my eloborate photo set and what goes into each shot before it hits the shlog. I basically set each shoe on a table cloth and shoot it with my point and shoot and throw it into Photoshop. It's the complete opposite of professional. Oh well, comes out all right in the end I guess.

  Purchased at Undefeated