Tag Archives: trainers

Wearing the World’s First 100% Recyclable Shoes – Zebra Oasis

Posted on 2023-03-07 by tikichris

New premium shoe brand Zebra Oasis sent me a pair of shoes to review. ZO claims these kicks are the world’s first fully recyclable shoes. Nice. Made of hemp, merino wool, bamboo and cotton, they look pretty snazzy too. Double … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, Shopping, Travel | Tagged fashion, footwear, shoes, Shopping, sneakers, sustainability, trainers, Travel, Zebra Oasis | Leave a comment

JD X Puma: Trinomic XT1 Treasure Hunt

Posted on 2015-03-18 by tikichris

Running (pun intended) alongside the launch of the Puma Trinomic XT1, JD Sports has teamed up with Puma and five magazines for a sneaker-ific treasure hunt across four UK cities and then New York. The hunt starts today (18 March 2015), and first up is London where somewhere an empty branded trainer display box has been placed. The lucky person who gets to it before anyone else will win two pairs of Puma XT1 trainers as well as the display box. Keen for clues? Ready, steady … Continue reading →

Posted in Competition, Fashion, Freebies, London, Shopping | Tagged footwear, free, freebies, JD Sports, London, puma, Puma Trinomic XT1, shoes, Shopping, sneakers, trainers, treasure hunt, twitter competition, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦 | Leave a comment

Hello Stan Smith. Still Looking Good!

Posted on 2014-07-09 by tikichris

White on white with a touch of navy – I’m almost afraid to wear my new Adidas Originals Stan Smith trainers out on the streets as they look so nice and clean right out of the box. But that fear will subside soon, and I’m sure I’ll make good use of this new pair of trainers. Continue reading →

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Good Stuff

Posted on 2014-05-24 by tikichris

Good Stuff and lots of it! Here’s the low down on some fine things to see, sip or savour – all of which I’ve recently come across and thought were worth sharing with you. Enjoy. RHS Chelsea Flower Show Did you … Continue reading →

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Win a Pair of Tickets to The View from The Shard

Posted on 2013-12-06 by tikichris

The View from The Shard provides unparalleled 64km (40 mile), 360 degree views of London. Almost twice as high as any other viewing point in London, it is the only place where you can see all of London – all at once – making it the perfect first stop for visitors to the city and a brilliant place to take anyone who loves this city. Stuck for gift ideas this Christmas? Why not give that special someone the whole of London – in one great big sweeping panoramic perch from atop its newest and sleekest icon? Keep reading for details about The View gift certificates and for a chance to win two free tickets to share or keep for yourself. Continue reading →

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Win a £150 Voucher from Zalando: UK’s Largest Online Wardrobe

Posted on 2013-11-28 by tikichris

Online shopping for top brands with guaranteed free deliveries and returns – that’s not just a Yuletide offer from Zalando, the UK’s largest online wardrobe, but what they provide to customers year round. With a great range of festive styles, a smart selection of Christmas gifts, and of course vouchers to give that friend or loved ones who might be a little more difficult to shop for, now is a great time to browse Zalando’s online aisles – especially since I’ve got a Zalando gift voucher worth £150 to share with one lucky reader. Continue reading →

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Win a £100 Voucher from Zalando: UK’s Largest Online Wardrobe

Posted on 2013-08-19 by tikichris

Online fashion shopping with free shipping? That’s the offer from Zalando, the UK’s largest online wardrobe. And guess what? I’ve got a Zalando gift voucher worth £100 to share with one lucky reader. Continue reading →

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Good Stuff

Posted on 2013-08-03 by tikichris

Here’s a quick little list of good stuff I’ve recently come across and thought was worth sharing with you. Enjoy! Continue reading →

Posted in Chocolate, Christmas, Food, France, Good Stuff, Hotels, London, Paris, Shopping, Travel | Tagged airbnb, aloha shirts, bellfield, caramel sea salt bisquits, carluccio's, christmas, christmas in july, chuck taylor, converse, converse all stars, east india company, fashion, Food, france, good stuff, hawaiian shirts, jack purcell, jacket required, jumpers, lightning bolt, London, London blog, masserini, menswear, paris, shoes, sneakers, surfwear, sweaters, t-shirts, trainers, worn by, Лондон, ロンドン, 伦敦 | Leave a comment

London Daily Photo: Pop Art Step by Step

Posted on 2012-10-14 by tikichris

Posted in London, London Daily Photo, Photography | Tagged Art, carpet, contemporary art, floor, frieze, frieze art fair, Frieze London 2012, frieze projects, laughing cow, LDP, London, London Daily Photo, Photography, POP ART, print, regent's park, shoes, tate modern, Thomas Bayrle, trainers, vans | Leave a comment

Win a Free Pair of Weekend Tickets to The Ledge – Streetwear and Action Sport Trade Show

Posted on 2012-08-24 by tikichris

Sunday 2nd through Tuesday the 4th of September will see action sports and lifestyle trade show, The Ledge, return to Kensington Olympia. Although this will only be the show’s third season, it’s already gained huge interest from folks in the streetwear and … Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Commuter Rings

Posted on 2012-07-30 by tikichris

Taken with the Nokia 808 Pureview, the next breakthrough in photography featuring a 41 megapixel sensor camera with Carl Zeiss lens. More specs here.

Posted in London, London 2012, London 2012 with the Nokia 808 PureView, London Daily Photo, Photography | Tagged camera phone, central line, LDP, London, london 2012, london 2012 olympic games, London Daily Photo, london underground, mobile photography, nokia, nokia 808 pureview, Photography, smartphone, trainers, tube, westfield, WESTFIELD STRATFORD CITY | Leave a comment

London Daily Photo: Baby Steps

Posted on 2012-07-29 by tikichris

Taken with the Nokia 808 Pureview, the next breakthrough in photography featuring a 41 megapixel sensor camera with Carl Zeiss lens. More specs here.

Posted in London, London 2012, London 2012 with the Nokia 808 PureView, London Daily Photo, Photography | Tagged adidas, baby shoes, camera phone, Graffiti, john lewis, LDP, London, london 2012, london 2012 olympic games, London Daily Photo, mobile photography, nokia, nokia 808 pureview, Photography, shoes, smartphone, sneakers, STRATFORD, trainers, westfield, WESTFIELD STRATFORD CITY | Leave a comment

Puma Relaunch, Carnaby Street

Posted on 2012-03-23 by tikichris

I was invited to the re-opening of Puma‘s flagship shop on Carnaby Street. For the event, they threw “The PUMA Tea Party” and transformed corners of the sleek, Euro-vibrant shoe store into a dainty, vintage tea shop. It’s was a … Continue reading →

Posted in London, Shopping | Tagged athletic shoes, carnaby street, London, puma, shoes, sneakers, soho, trainers, W1 | Leave a comment

It’s a Sneaker Thing

Posted on 2011-06-09 by tikichris

It’s amazing how something as practical as a pair of athletic shoes can also be a way for everyday people to express themselves. I love the access to different colours and different styles available today. From spying what shoes people happen to have when I’m sitting on public transport or out meandering around to checking out what’s what online such as with Footlocker’s latest campaign, footwear eye candy abounds. Continue reading →