This page either does not exist or is currently unavailable.You can also search for something on our site below.Learning the ABC's is a necessary task for children, but traditional ways of teaching the alphabet can prove to be boring. As sneaker collectors, we often turn our kids into sneakerheads early on in life, so Little Giants Giant Shorties came up with the perfect way for teaching little ones the alphabet with a book entitled "ABC's for the Little g's." Little Giants Giant Shorties, teamed up with Complex's own David Park (@lookrichasfuuu) for a 28-page board book using illustrations of sneakers to teach the fundamentals of the alphabet. The book includes sneakers like Air Max, Bapesta, Converse, Dunk, Yeezy and many more. "ABC's for the Little g's" provides a fun take on learning and might even inspire your little one's next sneaker cop.The full release of the book is scheduled in March and will be available at Amazon and other select retailers. Image via Little Giants Giant Shorties
Image via Little Giants Giant ShortiesComing up in the next {{countdown}} {{countdownlbl}} Skip to this video now This transcript has been automatically generated and may not be 100% accurate.About time for your little one to learn his or her ABC’s, or maybe you’ve got some brushing up to do? Well, if you’re looking for a slightly different approach — especially being a sneakerhead — then you may want to check out Little Giants Giant Shorties‘ ABC’s for the Little G’s. The book acts as a fun, footwear-specific way of helping children pick up on the alphabet. ABC’s for the Little G’s uses illustrations of famed sneakers for each letter, as A is for Air Max, B is for Bapesta, C is for Converse, and so on and so forth. You can look forward to a restock of the book ($12.95 USD) taking place this month through Little Giants Giant Shorties. Subscribe to Highsnobiety’s sneaker chatbot on Facebook to receive lightning quick updates on release dates, sneaker street style, shopping tips and more.
Your Daily Dose of Highsnobiety Receive the best in sneakers, fashion and street culture straight to your inbox!Madrid-based artist Andres wants to help you learn the sneaker alphabet, as he has taken to Instagram to showcase his unique ABC footwear renderings, highlighting a number of notable models. In starting with A and of course going all the way through Z, Andres has shape-shifted the given silhouettes into their coinciding letter, with A standing for the Nike Air Alpha, B for the Nike Air Base II, C for the Nike Cortez and so on and so forth. We’ve highlighted the first ten entries from Andres’ intriguing sneaker alphabet below, but for the complete list of footwear ABC’s, follow on over to his Instagram. A for Nike air Alpha (1992) . . . Based on @_dashape_ poster let's have fun with a OG Sneaker alphabet. #36daysoftype #36days_a Deeply thanks to @jace_1977 & @reyesyllera for the knowledge A photo posted by Ander (@andres_momo) on Mar 28, 2016 at 11:28pm PDT
Nike air Base II (1990) ? #36daysoftype #36days_b #dashape #dashapesneakers A photo posted by Ander (@andres_momo) on Mar 29, 2016 at 11:11pm PDT Nike Cortez '72 . A photo posted by Ander (@andres_momo) on Mar 30, 2016 at 11:29pm PDT Nike Devlin Ac (1990) . #36days_d #36daysoftype #dashape #dashapesneakers #ogsneakers A photo posted by Ander (@andres_momo) on Mar 31, 2016 at 11:20pm PDT Adidas EQT guidance '93 . Wanted to fix it coz the other one has a mistake. Just realized it when i posted ? #dashape #36daysoftype #36days_e #ogsneakers #sneakerart #adidas A photo posted by Ander (@andres_momo) on Apr 2, 2016 at 2:48am PDT Nike air Flow (1989) . #36days_f #36daysoftype #dashape #sneakerart #nikeairflow #ogsneakers #sneakerheads #dashapesneakers #nikeog #crookedtongues #type A photo posted by Ander (@andres_momo) on Apr 3, 2016 at 1:26am PDT Nike air Grail . #dashape #36days_g #36daysoftype #dashapesneakers #nikeog A photo posted by Ander (@andres_momo) on Apr 3, 2016 at 11:33pm PDT
#36days_h #36daysoftype #dashape #dashapesneakers #huarache #nikeog #sneakerart A photo posted by Ander (@andres_momo) on Apr 4, 2016 at 3:03pm PDT Nike Icarus extra (1993) . #36days_i #36daysoftype #dashape #dashapesneakers #sneakerart #nikeog #ogsneakers #jade A photo posted by Ander (@andres_momo) on Apr 5, 2016 at 3:09pm PDT I had plenty of options with the letter J, but the Spanish people will understand why i've chosen J'hayber. Daaaamn how hard it was!!! #36days_j #36daysoftype #dashape #dashapesneakers #jhayber #jumpman #tuprimoelastronauta A photo posted by Ander (@andres_momo) on Apr 6, 2016 at 3:13pm PDTPosters are being printed right now. If you want to get one come to the @_dashape_ event or send me an email ? . #36daysoftype #dashape #dashapesneakers #SneakersAddict #sneakerart #niketalk #nikeog #adidasog #asicsog #asics #diadora #diadoravintage #sneakerholics #nicekicks #womft A photo posted by Ander (@andres_momo) on Apr 26, 2016 at 7:50am PDT
Shoes in awindow display at a Kick Lab's store (Kick Labs's website/-) Sneakers are always big in Japan, especially Tokyo. Japan’s sneaker culture is said to begin around the 90s, and never dimmed since. Go to Shibuya, the shopping district in Tokyo, and you’ll find a plethora of shoe shops displaying the rare, recent and exclusive collections of sneakers from various brands, domestic and international. If you’re a devoted sneaker collector and have plans to go to Japan, check out some of our suggestions below on where to splurge and sneaker hunt. This shop excite sneakerheads with the latest and exclusive shoe models from big brands over the last twenty years, and it’s even named as one of the world’s best stop to buy sneakers. Located on Meiji Dori, sandwiched between Shibuya and Meiji-Jingumae station, Atmos’s exclusive models include Reebok Classic Bounty Hunter Packer Shoes and ASICS ×UBIQ GEL-LYTE V "Hazard” which is discounted to ¥ 15,400 from its original price ¥ 22,000.
Where: 2-31-1 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo (Read also: 5 local shoe brands you can brag about) Still in Shibuya, Kicks Lab is the place to find exclusive models that are not released in Japan. The shop also claims to be the place to find rare products, something that earns them the respect of sneakerhead communities. Kick Labs displays multiple famous shoe brands, such as Airwalk, Vans, Gravis, as well as boots like Redwing Shoes, Timberland and also UGGS Australia. It also has collection of other non-shoe products from Jasomarkk, Oakley, Retaw and Sneaker. Where: 4-28-18 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo Sometimes, you just want to buy the latest collection without having to bother to find the unique model. If so, head to ABC Mart to get releases from commercial brands. This shop is a shoe heaven, especially for those whose shoe sizes are big and want to look for sensibly-priced sneakers. This shop can also be found elsewhere in Japan, although other branches may have less collection compared to the Shibuya branch.
They also display special brands, such as Hawkins, Vans, Nuovo and cult favorite Saucony. Where: 1-9-18 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo You’re maybe a fan of certain commercial brands, but since now you’re in the country, don’t miss this Japanese brand's flagship store and find out why this shoe brand is popular in the country. Onitsuka Tiger sneakers are known for their expensive price when you try to get them outside Japan, and since there are a lot of fakes out there, it's best to get them at the place they were first invented. (Read also: Ennichisai festival haven for Japanese culture enthusiasts) Kiks Tyo Head Shop Although Kiks Tyo is originally a clothing brand founded by DJ Shinichi Izaki, the store has evolved into selling accessories and footwear alongside its clothing products. Kiks Tyo is also widely known in both US and Europe. Where: 1-22-3 Shibuya, Shibuya-Ku, Tokyo Sneaker-shopping pro tip: The Japanese use centimeters in most of their sneaker size guide, so don’t forget to measure your feet size in centimeters to get the right fit.