Shoes off

When in Rome... In the Aloha Spirit, we line up our shoes by the door at our room at the Sheraton Waikiki. Hm, what have we here?


Better take pics of the babies before they get scuffed up. This shoe was made by adidas in conjunction with EA for the Skate video game, a new colorway of the Gazelle Skate model. You have to find a code for the right to buy it online.


The top is suede, and seems too nice to scuff up on grip tape and curbs. But it's tough, like all of adidas's skate stuff. I especially like the slim fit, padded collar (which keeps the heel down really well), and grippy sole.


The only part that might not be for everyone is the sole. Can you handle the see-through nature? For the portrait of Busenitz that you'll show off during your airwalks, it's key. That's the limited-edition part. If you can't find it, no big deal. Sometimes you're better off with no shoes anyway.


Above: Our second morning in Waikiki, around 8 a.m. Next stops: Veggie dimsum at Legend, swap meet at Aloha Stadium, lots of food, and back to the Film Fest. Is today the day to splurge on mochi crunch with my popcorn?