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Just thought I would put this out there since this is officially the first ever lineup release in Halifax! There are a few simple rules that are standard with any sort of sneaker release, especially of this magnitude.
RULES FOR CONCORD RELEASE:
1. Sneakers are available on a first come, first served basis.
2. You must keep your spot in line no matter what time you arrive.
3. Anyone can hold your spot in line as long as they aren’t already holding their own. (Bring a friend)
4. It will be one pair per customer, and if multiple pairs are needed, you must jump in at the back of the line for each pair. (This saves from one person buying up all the sizes)
5. Stay Warm and we appreciate the support from everyone in 2011 and want to thank you in advance for 2012!
Happy Holidays from Soled Out!
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WEBSITE BEING RE-STYLED!
The website is currently undergoing renovations. No, we’re not putting in a new kitchen, we just feel it’s time to clean up and get rid of anything past it’s due date. Best way to keep it cool is to make sure everything is put away in the fridge. Ok ok. Enough corny metaphors it sounds like daytime TV.
Check us out in the new year for the slightly different layout of the pages and functions.
Stay cool and keep warm.
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One of the Founders of The Hundreds sits down for ComplexMag and lays out his rankings for the TOP 50 Streetwear Brands of all-time. As our most loyal customers already know (that have been with us since the beginning) we have carried 18 of these brands over the years, and we are still stocking 3 of the top 10 (SSUR, ALIFE, STUSSY).
My personal favorite is SSUR by a longshot. Our friendship with Russ aside, we have always looked out for timeless brands that create their own trends, and I would easily consider his designs to be art first, and clothing second. He has been a staple in the industry since the late 80s, and is also the creator behind Rebel Ape, Caviar Cartel (in shop now as well), and has ghost designed for the likes of Supreme and many others. Along with his series of sneaker collabs with DCShoes and Converse, we have also carried his collabs with Kangol over the years.
Congrats to all brands who made the list, to those who didn’t, it’s only one opinion of many.
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As the newest members of ILOVELOCALHFX, I thought I’d share a post that comes straight from the Founder. It’s a good read! (see below)
An Open Letter to all Nova Scotians
Last week the Irving Shipyard was awarded one of the largest contracts in Canadian government history. Since then a vocal minority of people have spoken up to criticize the government’s sponsorship of the Ships Start Here campaign saying it was a waste of money and an attempt by the provincial NDP to take credit for something which they were not involved in.
As a business owner, and proud supporter of Nova Scotian ingenuity and entrepreneurship, this criticism is on the one hand laughable, but more importantly damaging.
The Consumer Confidence Index is one of the most widely watched barometers of economic strength in any jurisdiction. When we are confident, we spend more, we invest more, and invariably, we are more successful. Even if the Ships Start Here had absolutely no impact on the awarding of the contract, it was still one of the best uses of government funds to spur economic growth and confidence that I have ever witnessed because it told us it is ok to be confident in our future.
Too often we celebrate failure in Nova Scotia – too often we don’t encourage businesses to succeed – too often we don’t brag about the strengths that we possess as a province. Too often, we let petty politics ruin a good thing.
I am calling on all of us to let Ships Start Here to be a rallying cry for Nova Scotia to be confident, to be courageous and to be successful.
If you are a business owner holding back – show your confidence by re-investing in your business – hire more people if you need them.
If you are a would be entrepreneur – show your confidence by sharing your idea with the world, by making it happen, by taking it from an idea on paper to reality.
If you are a consumer – show your confidence by buying that new pair of shoes, by going out to dinner, by shopping locally.
Much has been written about the potential economic spin-offs and the multiplier effect of such a large boost to our local economy. Countless debates have ensued as to the validity of such claims. One thing is certain - the multiplier only works if we allow ourselves to be confident – if we allow ourselves to dream – if we allow ourselves to think that Nova Scotia can, and will, be successful.
Ships Start Here was also successful in providing an economics lesson into the power of spin-off jobs and economic multipliers. It is a simple lesson – when we spend money in our local economy, it gets spent over and over and over again. When we spend our money outside of the region it is much more challenging to get that money back. It is within the power of every Nova Scotian to make our economy stronger.
Simply sourcing components for the ships within Atlantic Canada will help – but just as important is the spending that each one of us do every day.
If you’re buying that new sweater, buying a locally made product from a local artisan would be best – second best would be to purchase it from a locally owned retailer. If you choose to buy that sweater from a multi-national retailer you are not being part of the solution for our economic independence as the power of the multiplier is felt in other areas of the world.
When you go out to eat – do it at a locally owned restaurant, serving products grown on local farms and from local producers. When we do this we keep our neighbors employed – we protect our food security – and quite often, we eat healthier.
When you support local businesses, they support your community.
Above all, I ask you all to take a moment to celebrate this occasion for Nova Scotia and to challenge yourself as to how you can make Nova Scotia an even better place to live.
Confidence Starts Here.
Thanks for listening -
Gordon Stevens
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Here’s the new track from our dude Cam Smith. It’s called “On Tron” and we co-sign this to the fullest!! Follow him on twitter @CamSmithMusic. Video directed by Jon Eisener
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