io9: sneakers

Airwalk Beams Up New Star Trek Sneaks

Meredith Woerner — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 07:00:00 PST

Finally a pair of geek sneaks we can afford, and would be proud to wear. These new Airwalk sneakers display the Federation colors, and who doesn't want Star Trek shoes?

These suede beauties are on sale at Payless for only 49.99. Not too shabby considering most movie themed kicks are horribly over priced.

These are amazing, and reasonable priced! But if you want some real Trek sneaker cred, go find the Enterprise Edition made by Airwalk. Just don't wear them around me, or I will rob you.

Support the Forces of Cobra with Your Footwear

Lauren Davis — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 13:00:00 PDT

Battling the G.I. Joes requires cunning, tenacity, and the proper footwear. Fortunately, Nike is offering a trio of sneakers that let you declare your allegiance to Cobra while providing excellent traction and arch support.

After releasing three sets of Transformers II-themed shoes earlier this summer, Nike is planning to release these sneakers, each based on a villainous member of Combra Command: the Alphalution Supreme for Cobra Commander, the Sharkalaid for Storm Shadow, and the black, red, and silver Hyperize for Destro. But evil doesn't come cheap; the sneakers start at $159.99.

[RMK via Topless Robot]

9's Stitchpunk Sneakers Climb Up The "Things We Need" Chart

Meredith Woerner — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 09:20:00 PDT

As if we could get any more excited about Shane Acker's 9, they've brought out limited-edition 9 shoes. Last year, Focus Films put out the drool-inducing Coraline kicks, and now these shoes, which are well worth inflicting robot death for.

I've already started a personal savings fund to acquire Marty McFly's 2015 Trainers, and totally botched the limited edition Coraline ebaying back and forth, (turns out you need MONEY to purchase them) — but these Pony sneaks will not get past me. Check out the green bottoms. Who's going to bet they have glow-in-the-dark soles, just like the green little life goo the ragdolls pass around in the flick...

Nice. No idea when these hit the stores, but we'll keep you all updated. Shane Acker's animated end of the world film, however, will be released on 9/09/09.

Gremlins-Themed Sneakers, Before and After a Midnight Snack

Annalee Newitz — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 08:30:00 PDT

If you liked 80s mini-monsterfest Gremlins, then you'll want to slide into these sneaks. This pair looks like good monster Mogwai, who turns evil if you feed him after midnight. Check out the evil sneaks!

Here's a closeup of those furry, spotted sneaks. I want some friendly monsters on my feet!

And as you know, when the nice Mogwai gets wet, he gives birth to naughty Mogwais who turn into evil gremlins if you feed them after midnight. And these are the sneaks for those evil creatures, who do a lot of chomping. If only they had fangs on the toes, I would totally buy these.

Sneaker Freaker via mashKULTURE

Marty McFly's Sneakers Take You Back to the Future

Lauren Davis — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 14:12:36 PDT

If Robert Zemeckis has anything to say about it, by 2015, we should all be riding around on hoverboards in our self-lacing Nikes. But just in case industry lags behind science fiction, The Movie Shop is offering replicas of Marty's famous shoes, as well as other products from 2015. The may not be the most functional items, but they'll keep you looking fashionable in the 80s retro-future.

Marty's 2015 Trainers

A far cry from the “Air McFlys” Nike released this past summer, these replicas don't powerlace, but they do have that pleasant DeLorean glow. At $607.43, you'd hope you could wear these sneakers for a night on the town, but they are sadly listed as “non-wearable.”

Kirk Gibson Jr. Slugger 2000

The official slambat of quasi-fictional LA Dodger Kirk Gibson Jr., this telescoping bat is ideal for future crime. $173.54.

Hoverboards

Hoverboards are available in Pitbull or Mattel. Neither will get you off the ground, but the Mattel version features a footloop and the Pitbull has extendable rockets. $260.32.

[via Fashionably Geek and Topless Robot]