In this week’s edition of Buy, Pass, Wait, the Kicks On Fire staff is in a golden state of mind with the release of the Air Jordan 11 Low Closing Ceremony (which we still don’t know for sure what it has to do with the Olympics that’s already over), the gold they might cash in from scoring a pair of the adidas Yeezy Boost 350 Infant and the end of the summer breeze in golden Southern California with the release of the Nike Basketball Summer Pack. Juan Martinez, Editor-In-Chief: (GOT ‘EM) See video above. It’s amazing what a relatively harmless warning about maybe checking the quality of your sneakers before making the leap can cause quite a ruckus online. You wouldn’t buy a new car or laptop if it had dents or scratch marks on them, would you (or ask for a discount at the very least)? So why lower your standards just because they’re only sneakers? Juan Carrillo, News: (BUY) I’ve never been too big on the Jordan 11, I only have two pairs total (1 Mid, 1 Low), but the Gold and leather on this pair is hard to pass on.

I’ve been contemplating this release for a good minute, but at the end of the day, I think I’m going to at least try and get a pair. Renz Ofiaza, News: (BUY) The color combo is always a winner for me and since it’s on this silhouette, it’s even better. I really like how leather was also implemented on the upper. Andres Carrillo, News: (PASS) When I first saw this shoe I told myself that I was going to buy it when it released. But as time passed by I’ve liked it less and less. Maybe if it was a Mid I would have bought it. I’d rather save my money and spend it on the Bred 1s next week. EIC Juan: (BUY) Well, I did write a nearly thousand word diatribe on why I’m trying to cop both pairs for my godson, so yeah… News Juan: (PASS) If I had kids (or nephews/nieces) I still don’t think I’d pick up a pair. Not really a fan of the adult version, so I see no reason why I’d make the kid in my life suffer. Renz: (PASS) I really adore the silhouette a lot, but not in infant sizing.

It’s cool and “cute” but, if the prices goes a lot lower, then I’ll consider. Andres: (PASS) Wait, $130 for baby shoes?? You’re kidding me right adidas? I have no kids, but even if I did I wouldn’t buy these for them. The only reason it makes sense to buy these is if you’re planning on flipping them. EIC Juan: (PASS) The swoosh jewel detracts from most Foamposite Pro releases and this is another example. Thankfully, there is talk that the Dark Neon Royal Foamposite One is coming back next year so hopefully I’ll finally be able to own a pair of the true (or closest to true) OG in 2017. News Juan: (PASS) You all probably know by now that I’m not a fan of the Nike Air Foamposite Pro, but I must admit that the shoe looks less ugly in this colorway, Ha. With that being said, I’m a fan of this Blue and it actually makes the shoe look not too bad (if that makes any sense). Still an easy pass on my end. Renz: (PASS) It’s still one of my favorite bball sneakers, but, I’m not into it right now.

The colorway is a classic though, so die-hard fanatics should be excited. Andres: (PASS) I’m not a fan of Foams and to this day I don’t own one single pair . best way to dry out running shoesThese would have looked better with a black outsole, but I still wouldn’t cop. top 10 trail running shoesThey’re just too bulky.nike skin shoes price EIC Juan: (WAIT) KO Air Jordans tend to sit on shelves and while I don’t care for the OG colorways with the canvas finish, this new take with a quilted upper is interesting enough to warrant a second look when they drop in price down the line. footjoy golf shoes south africa

Unless of course everybody is having the same thoughts I am and cop out of paranoia this weekend because that’s totally in play.custom nike shoes mens News Juan: (PASS) Not a fan of the KO construction. buy running shoes in denverI just can’t get down with a Jordan 1 made out of canvas. The quilted hits are cool and all, but I have my eyes on the “other” Jordan 1 releasing in a few weeks. Renz: (PASS) I appreciate the lifestyle appeal of it, although, aesthetically, I’m not liking it much. The colorway is versatile and stylish though, so you can’t go wrong with a pair. Andres: (PASS) I like Air Jordan 1s, but I don’t really mess with the KO version. These will be getting marked down real quick. EIC Juan: Nike LeBron 13 Low Summer The grey, white and gum color combination never fails and the hits of vibrant green only adds to the summer vibe.

Would have been nice if these had released in June instead of late August though… News Juan: Nike Kobe 11 EM Summer The Nike Kobe 11 has the most “summery” look from the options. The hits of Teal paired up with the White upper and Gum bottom is a perfect look for the current season. I just wish the upper came with Flyknit. Renz: Nike Kobe 11 EM Summer The colorway just got me and this silhouette is really the best combination of lifestyle flair and functional on-court wear. Andres: Nike Kyrie 2 Summer Love the fact that every pair has a gum outsole, but if I had to pick one to buy it would be the Kyrie 2. The light grey/cream upper blends nicely with the gum outsole. I may actually consider buying these if they fall below retail in the future.Activist Deric Muhammad and mother Dazie Williams protest violent sneaker culture (Right) Michael Jordan, star basketball player (Photo by Isaac Brekken, Getty Images) Dazie Williams’s 22-year-old son had just picked up three pairs of the hotly anticipated Air Jordans at the 2012 release event right before Christmas when he was shot and killed.

Williams said that she told her son, Joshua Woods, to be careful when he went to purchase the $185 sneakers, because of the frenzy surrounding the shoes and the culture created by limited shoe models. Now, in addition to seeing Neal Bland, one of the accused gunman, on trial for the death of her son, Williams is going after the people that she believes created the climate that got her son killed: Michael Jordan and Nike. “My son’s life was worth more than a pair of shoes,” Williams told reporters. “Nike and Michael Jordan didn’t pull the trigger that took my son’s life, but with great power comes great responsibility.” David J. Friendly, a filmmaker who made a documentary about the shoe subculture, said that the culture surrounding the shoes, particularly Air Jordans, has long been associated with this kind of violent behavior. “There’s some gritty violence that goes down over this stuff,” he explained. “Particularly in the inner city, these sneakers mean so much more.

These kids form their identity around this material possession.” The New York Daily News reported nationwide brawls in stores during Air Jordan sneaker releases not even a year after Joshua Woods was killed. Friendly added that, while about 1,000 deaths can be traced back to sneakers per year, those numbers are likely too low. “I suspect it’s much more,” he said. “There are probably a lot of situations that are not reported where somebody is tussling over a pair of kicks and somebody gets seriously hurt or killed, and how do you measure those?” “Nike has a responsibility in this, and they have to do something. If nothing happens, you’ll see more mothers like me,” Williams said Tuesday . “My son isn’t the only one.” While Jordan has called Williams to express his condolences, there has been little forward motion on any kind of changes to help prevent future deaths. “Nike isn’t here, because they don’t care,” community activist Deric Muhammad said on Tuesday.