Over the years I've been aware of Greedy Genius as purveyor of kicks and frankly I've never really been too impressed. their stock isn't bad but just never quite reached the level or refined freshness that I'd spend my money on. But then this season they dropped the Avalanche Cool Breeze and I found myself smitten. The Cool Breeze is a sleek silhouette reminiscent of a Nike Blazer or Puma Sky II High but with enough extra flair so it doesn't feel as though its a straight up bite of the aforementioned shoes. The Avalanche though is really sold on its color combination. the white is powerful on such a minimalist pair of kicks and the black laces just jump out as a great accent.
At this point I'd totally be willing to part with cash for 'em but then you turn the shoe around and see the houndstooth pattern on the heel and realize the shoe just elevated like Vince Carter in the '00 olympics. Houndstooth was really done to death last winter/fall but this kinda subtle integration really makes me reevaluate its place in my rogues gallery of patterns.
Lastly, the joints are patent leather, it really demands a certain personal flair to rock 90% white patent leather kicks in the winter. In summer white kicks are the order of the day but in the winter when the sun goes down at 5 it takes a lil balls because we all known white kicks at night (especially patent leather ones) tend to glow a bit. And when you've got that glow the rest of your ensemble is totally under scrutiny, any questionable decisions will be grounds for people to bust on you [||].
However, on the up side with some Mr.Clean Magic Erasers and some Jason Markk Shoe Cleaner patent leather will stay fresh way longer than any other white material.
In any event if you can find these, and that's a HUGE if, you should definitely cop 'em if youre up for the scrutiny.
