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Old Oct 14, 2006 | 08:38 AM
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RX8 x Nike Crossover sneakers

i assume everyone wear sneakers. as everyone knows sneakers are quite famous in the world of fashion due to its simplicity, comfort and limitless design.
i am thinking of doing a RX8 graphic nike shoe. any opinion on this?
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Old Oct 14, 2006 | 08:53 AM
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I'll be the first to say this.

This thread is worthless without pics!
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Old Oct 14, 2006 | 08:58 AM
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Something like this. just a 3 minute sketch. will do more here later.
Attached Thumbnails RX8  x  Nike Crossover sneakers-624044114-6401-copy.jpg  
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Old Oct 14, 2006 | 09:01 AM
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omg thats awful....
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Old Oct 14, 2006 | 09:54 AM
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Not loving it.....

Wow, pretty gaudy, how about just black leather with some red stitching?

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Old Oct 14, 2006 | 09:57 AM
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put some chrome trim around those sneakers bling bling
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Old Oct 14, 2006 | 10:01 AM
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These are about 2 years old, but I already have my "zoom zoom" shoes.

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Old Oct 14, 2006 | 10:17 AM
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How about some sneakers that are actually functional for driving?

I've got a pair of these Reebok Driving Evolution Low in blue. Check out that functional grip spot right where your feet meet the pedal!





$20 from Finish Line!
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Old Oct 14, 2006 | 10:57 AM
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good idea. may be just simple text RX8?
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Old Oct 14, 2006 | 11:37 AM
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Those were very unattractive shoes in my opinion. If you're going to go for it, add some rotary elements into it, metal or plastic. I won't be wearing these though.
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Old Oct 14, 2006 | 12:07 PM
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i realize your idea might be good - but the 3 minute sketch you did... if you went around with a picture of your car on your shoes.... yeah if i saw that I would assume you were a "special" person that rides the short bus and wears a helmet all day.

Now if you did something tasteful with a whole new molding and stitching of a shoe to (somehow) incorporate some lines from the 8... the I think that would be good.
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Old Oct 14, 2006 | 12:31 PM
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3 words... de de de
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Old Oct 14, 2006 | 01:31 PM
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A basketball shoe with plenty of rotary accents would be interesting.
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Old Oct 14, 2006 | 02:39 PM
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Originally Posted by theboy
Something like this. just a 3 minute sketch. will do more here later.
NIce Nike Dunks.
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Old Oct 14, 2006 | 07:14 PM
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Screw the reserved-and-tasteful, I *like* the over-the-top full picture on the side! If you're gonna do it, go all the way! Hell, make me a pair!
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Old Oct 15, 2006 | 10:45 AM
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right on! lol now we just need some flames shooting back towards the heel
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Old Oct 15, 2006 | 02:48 PM
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I say a black shoe, red stitching, the Rx-8 logo (like the Rx-7 logo though, not like the ones on this site, but its where the bottom leg of the "R" goes into the "X" it's at the top of this page but the Rx-7 one is a bit better for a simple shoe graphic) then maybe a rotor on the back above the heel. Then on the inside of the tounge, a "Zoom-Zomm" and use a driving shoe platform, not a "sneaker" style.

(driving shoes are grippy, and thin soled)
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Old Oct 17, 2006 | 07:24 AM
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Hmmmm, flames back over the heel... I like it!
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Old Oct 17, 2006 | 01:11 PM
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Originally Posted by theboy
Something like this. just a 3 minute sketch. will do more here later.
You should kick your own *** for even thinking about wearing those.
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Old Oct 18, 2006 | 03:01 AM
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how bout a nomex lined driving shoes with subtle rotary accents and materals that matches your interior and a personalized sn like the nike id's...
I'll sketch one up and post pics later, give me a few day or so... I need some time to gather up ideas and design something, I don't like producing half-*** prototypes

I like this - has potential - maybe a triangle on the back and toe, worked in, not too obvious - or if there is a car picture it needs to be just in the shoes fabric/leather but not as a colored image - shoes could match car - I could handle blue and silver...
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Old Oct 18, 2006 | 03:03 AM
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Originally Posted by d j
how bout a nomex lined driving shoes with subtle rotary accents and materals that matches your interior and a personalized sn like the nike id's...
I'll sketch one up and post pics later, give me a few day or so... I need some time to gather up ideas and design something, I don't like producing half-*** prototypes

I like this - has potential - maybe a triangle on the back and toe, worked in, not too obvious - or if there is a car picture it needs to be just in the shoes fabric/leather but not as a colored image - shoes could match car - I could handle blue and silver... Car image needs to include spoiler
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Old Oct 18, 2006 | 03:21 AM
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[ThreadPirate] Just wondering, do you guys walking around in driving shoes or just use them when you are in the car and switch when you get where you are going? [/ThreadPirate]
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Old Oct 18, 2006 | 10:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Endor
How about some sneakers that are actually functional for driving?

I've got a pair of these Reebok Driving Evolution Low in blue. Check out that functional grip spot right where your feet meet the pedal!

$20 from Finish Line!
Yeah, driving shoes are the way to go. Puma has a great line of motorsport shoes also. I have the Speed Cats, which are available in a zillion different colors. Mine look like this (hey, brown is the new black):



Originally Posted by SmokeyTheBalrog
[ThreadPirate] Just wondering, do you guys walking around in driving shoes or just use them when you are in the car and switch when you get where you are going? [/ThreadPirate]
Yeah, I walk around in them all the time. One of the reasons I went with brown, they look a little less obvious. They aren't great for long walks (or romantic dinners), but around town, around the office, etc, they are very comfortable

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Old Oct 18, 2006 | 11:00 AM
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Hopefully these shoes will work as advertised and won't have any recalls


sorry, had to!
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Old Oct 18, 2006 | 11:36 AM
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So........your actually serious!?
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