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| 2008 Artist Series Contest (7thTheme): 2008 Beijing Olympics | It has been 4 years since we last saw an Olympic theme. Whether you are inspired by Beijing, China or simply want to represent your country, please step up and take home the gold! | 8/28/2008 12:02:00 AM |
| Sketch Workshop | Post your sketches, get feedback. All comments should be candid, honest, and useful. This is for NON-Artist Series themed sketches. Post any Artist Series process sketches in their respective threads. | 8/25/2008 11:00:00 AM |
| General Discussion | Okay, I've thought for quite a while that it would be a good idea to start a general discussion post here. This is where we can cover a slightly wider range of topics and allow the Artist Series threads to remain focused on the respective competitions and not wander of "chasing rabbits". Come on in for the simple ground rules... | 8/20/2008 12:26:00 AM |
| General Discussion, Vol. 2 | This is where we cover a slightly wider range of topics and allow the Artist Series threads to remain focused on the respective competitions. Let's keep it related in some way to sneakers or the KG community... i.e. a new design rendering, a recent shoe purchase, a sighting of an interesting shoe, an encounter with a notable person in the sneaker world, or if you've been around here for a while, anything you've done which other KGers would find interesting. | 8/20/2008 12:13:00 AM |
| Footwear Design Employment | Looking for a footwear design job? Searching for a designer? Let it be known here. BUT READ THE GROUND RULES FIRST... | 8/18/2008 4:13:00 PM |
| Running and Running Shoes | Are you a runner, or do you just run occasionally? If so, share your experiences related to your running footwear. Please let them be recent experiences, with information related to shoes currently or recently on the market. | 8/18/2008 1:23:00 PM |
| 2008 Artist Series Contest (6thTheme): Under Armour | One of the newest up-starts in the athletic apparel industry is Under Armour. Earlier this year, they released the "New Prototype" line of footwear (Proto Power, Speed and Evade). Performance training is essential to athletes from all sports. They are looking for you to design the next generation of Under Armour shoes for the company. Remember their slogan "The Future Is Ours". | 8/15/2008 2:03:00 PM |
| 2008 Artist Series Contest (8thTheme): Football Freestyle | Freestyle means any shoe, any brand, any model. Football on the other hand, means soccer to some and American football (NFL) to others. However you want to interpret it, this is the time to get creative and design one of your own football masterpieces. Submission deadline (09/07/08) | 8/11/2008 12:28:00 AM |
| FutureSole.com -- Design Competition for High School Students | High school students, here's your chance to make some noise on a level playing field (against your own agegroup, unlike our Artist Series). For more information, go here...
http://www.nike.com/futuresole/ | 7/26/2008 12:34:00 AM |
| 2008 Artist Series Contest (5thTheme): Air Jordan XX4 | Is there life after 23? Why not? The Air Jordan line should still be going strong after the XX3 edition. This is the annual design concept for the upcoming Air Jordan signature. Bring out your best! | 7/15/2008 8:31:00 PM |
| Hoops & Sneaker Art | Okay, we all know those of us who either are or aspire to be shoe designers. But are you an artist aside from that? Show your work, but keep it related to hoops or kicks. | 7/1/2008 10:17:00 PM |
| Jordan vs Kobe - Who Is Better? | Last week, ESPN had an article on their front page by Jemele Hill. It is one of the worst articles I've ever read, not because I'm siding with any one side but rather because it was full of opinions that offered no facts or evidence. As a result, ESPN released another article this week, backed by Tex Winter - the creator of the Triangle Offense and someone who coached both Jordan and Kobe through their careers. | 6/21/2008 1:08:00 AM |
| 2008 Artist Series Contest (4thTheme): Hometown Inspiration | The KG community has grown across the world from every continent. Every theme, we have finalists from all across the globe. Whether you are from big cities like New York, London, Toyko or small towns, please submit a shoe design with inspiration based on your hometown or area where you live or grew up. Show us what inspired you to be who you are and shine a bit of light to your part of the world. | 6/15/2008 8:27:00 AM |
| 2008 Artist Series Contest (3rd Theme): M3 vs GTR | Whether it is basketball shoes or sports cars, the aspiration to be the best lies in more than a badge. The BMW M3 and Skyline GTR are two of the hottest sports car launch of the year. As they go head to head in luxury and performance, take inspiration from either car and build a luxury/performance shoe worthy of their legacies. | 5/19/2008 6:53:00 PM |
| Production shoes designed by KG'ers | Here is the list of actual production shoes that are designed by members/chatters/artists of KicksGuide. Feel free to contribute to the list! | 4/30/2008 1:50:00 PM |
| Artist Series Contest (July): Air Kobe | Kobe may have been in Nike's doghouse due to his pending trial, but that won't stop Nike from releasing his signature shoe next season. The follow-up to the Huarache 2K4 is bound to set new trends and standards. Submit your Air Kobe - deadline for submission is 6/27/04. | 4/27/2008 6:53:00 PM |
| Summer '08 Footwear Design Internships | Are you a student seeking an internship? Is your company seeking an intern? Make your contacts here. GROUND RULES BELOW. | 4/25/2008 11:55:00 AM |
| 2008 Artist Series Contest (2nd Theme): Freestyle | Freestyle means any shoe, any brand, any model, any way you like it. This is the time to get creative and design one of your own masterpieces.
| 4/19/2008 10:12:00 AM |
| 2008 NBA Draft: Michael Beasley or Derrick Rose #1? | Who should be the #1 pick in the 2008 NBA Draft?
Michael Beasley or Derrick Rose? Discuss here as well as other freshman filled entries like Eric Gordon, Kevin Love and O.J. Mayo... | 4/9/2008 9:10:00 PM |
| 2008 Artist Series Contest (1st Theme): Lebron Soldier | The Artist Series is back! The first theme of the year features a design based on the Lebron Soldier line. Lebron now ties the Air Jordan line as the most showcased themes in the Artist Series. | 4/1/2008 1:18:00 AM |
| 2007 Artist Series Design/Designer of the Year Award | Who is the 2007 Artist Series Designer of the Year? Which rendering is the 2007 Artist Series Design of the Year? | 3/4/2008 5:09:00 AM |
| 2006 Artist Series Contest (January): Apple IPOD Nano | The year starts off with another off topic inspiration. Many of you have received cool Christmas gifts this Holiday Season. One of the most popular gadgets on the market is the Apple IPOD Nano. In terms of design, function and styling, the IPOD is as good as they come. The new Nano offers super thin and lightweight design. Using that as your inspiration, design an ultra lightweight performance basketball shoe. | 2/27/2008 4:40:00 PM |
| CNBC Presents "Swoosh! Inside Nike!" | Set your recorders for this one. It'll be a keeper. And yes, a good topic for a new discussion thread... | 2/16/2008 4:14:00 AM |
| Air Jordan XX3 | The Air Jordan XX3 has been officially released. This landmark edition boast what is widely considered the best performing Air Jordan of all times. Pleas share your thoughts! | 2/4/2008 3:35:00 PM |
| NEW KicksGuide Image Post | ***PLEASE READ*** | 2/1/2008 11:23:00 PM |