23 Jul 2008

i got 2 puuurrrr, i (really) got 2 puuuurrr.

By ?uestlove
Posted in cool stuff

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never let it be said that dreams don’t come true.
4 years ago i watched BAPE/reebok shower Pharrell with
all these kicks on the Sprite Liquid Mix Tour in the summer
of 2004.

i said to my stylist “when am i gonna get enough clout to get such an honor?”

well kids.

there is many a milestone in my career, and i have to stay that this ish right here?

man oh man…

this is my FAVORITE part of my life.

my very own shoe.

i present the (h)Air ?uesto 1

this shoe was actually in the making about a year ago but i was so excited the first time around i included everything but the kitchen sink.

and it showed lol: 9 different skins, 13 colors. the shoe was literally mitched/matched (as are these but to a lesser extent)

i wanted something that screamed “!@#T!@#$#!@#$@#$@#~@$@#!!!!!” but left me a lil room to really go crazy for the other 4 down the line. (my cream de la creme is the 3rd shoe, i got a vision Doc Brown style Flux Capacitor style that im still perfecting and HOPEFULLY in two years they will find a way to come up with the material i need to make it work)

so in short (its late and im lucky that nike is letting me get away with this much)

the shoe comes out aug 1st.

i will promote the shoe by dj’n/partying at the following stores

aug1- i’ll be at ALIFE in NYC
aug5- i’ll be at UBIQ in philly
Aug 6th - i’ll be at Nike Sportswear presents: The Montalbán
1615 Vine Street
Hollywood, CA 90028
the twist is the shoes will be sealed.

why?

details later

much thanks to crazy rebecca, zenobia morrow, dj clark kent, shawn gee, jesse, dawn baxter, and the staff at nike for making dreams come true!

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99 Comments

  1. Mic_Specialist

    Posted July 23, 2008 at 2:24 am
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    holy shit! those joints are ill!

  2. fwmj

    Posted July 23, 2008 at 3:12 am
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    ewww!

  3. cinshine

    Posted July 23, 2008 at 4:43 am
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    im so happy & proud for you : )
    and…..I want me some too!!!!

  4. Crayon

    Posted July 23, 2008 at 5:20 am
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    Props ?uest! I might even have ta cop an they aint even Dunks.

  5. fung'keblakchick

    Posted July 23, 2008 at 7:30 am
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    those are funky!
    in a good way!

  6. James Peach

    Posted July 23, 2008 at 8:32 am
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    I guess I’m just a simplistic guy, because those things looks ugly to me. Really interested in the Willy Wonka thing, though.

  7. rl9

    Posted July 23, 2008 at 9:03 am
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    sealed? and only 25 pairs will be gold?
    guess there will be no riots in front of stores lol.

  8. emeyesi

    Posted July 23, 2008 at 9:37 am
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    I can’t believe the pics are surfacing for the first time on here.

    Someone knows how to keep a secret.

  9. Micah

    Posted July 23, 2008 at 10:16 am
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    you did a terrible job.

    epic collabo’ failure.

  10. Gureala

    Posted July 23, 2008 at 11:42 am
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    Props to ?uest…not sure how I feel about those colorways, but the Wonka concept is great.

  11. culture

    Posted July 23, 2008 at 11:46 am
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    These are bananas, I always rock at least 4 in heels daily , but I may have to trade in my joints for these kick. I love em’

  12. meechelle

    Posted July 23, 2008 at 2:11 pm
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    congrats!

  13. TONE BAKER

    Posted July 23, 2008 at 2:29 pm
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    Those R FIRE!!!! ridiculous N the best of ways.I just hope I can get my hands on a pair.

  14. Ayana Soyini

    Posted July 23, 2008 at 2:42 pm
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    Wow…those are really FRESH!! Will they come in Ladies sizes? I might have to make a stop on Aug. 1st @ Alife.

  15. Orly Rodriguez

    Posted July 23, 2008 at 3:38 pm
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    come do an instore in AUSTIN!!!!

    MOTIVE 807 is the hottest store down here for kicks…..

    im sure they would be down to ahve you do an instore….

  16. PeaceShine

    Posted July 23, 2008 at 5:07 pm
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    Nigga Come to SF…I need to cop those…fly like da emerald butterfly bruh bruh
    peaces

  17. Malakidagod

    Posted July 23, 2008 at 6:08 pm
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    WOW!! THESE R KRAZZY I THINK THESE R DA BEST LOOKIN AF1′S I HAVE SEEN IN YEARS SINCE THE MOWABBS & THE BERLINS

  18. SashaBe.

    Posted July 23, 2008 at 6:19 pm
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    Congrats! Congrats, ?uest*
    They’re pretty fly!

  19. Father Breakfast

    Posted July 24, 2008 at 12:15 am
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    Congrats my son.

  20. whu?(troy)

    Posted July 24, 2008 at 9:45 am
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    Grandest congrats Mr. Thompson, well deserved.
    i do not own ONE pair of athletic tennis, though these will certainly be copped.

  21. JasonBentleyJones

    Posted July 24, 2008 at 1:48 pm
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    They should do well at Christmas… the colors and all. The Elves at every department store will certainly be wearing them ;)

    Perhaps NIKE can cut a deal with MACY’S and Santa can wear them at the Thank’s Giving Day Parade… Ya’ know, THAT may not be a bad idea after all. YOU can be Santa Clause! Think about it. You would be the first Black Santa Clause at the MACY’S Thank’s Giving Day Parade! First Black President/First Black Santa!

    Seriously, what do you think?

  22. Black Hand

    Posted July 24, 2008 at 3:07 pm
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    DAMN …. You know ur the SHIT when this happens … Quest U been the Shit .. everyone else is finally getting it… see u in LA…

  23. johnnie

    Posted July 24, 2008 at 3:08 pm
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    Yes!

  24. Obi tha 3rd

    Posted July 24, 2008 at 4:43 pm
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    Quest what size shoe you wear? Im tryna bring you a pair of kicks ive got in the works for you (air 1 lows of course). Hit me up no strings attached I’ll be waiting in line for the sneakers just like everyone else. Peace and Respect! OBI!

  25. Gert

    Posted July 24, 2008 at 5:08 pm
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    Congrats ?<3 Can’t wait to buy them

  26. Big G

    Posted July 24, 2008 at 6:28 pm
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    I’m proud that ?uestlove got to do the Nike Collab. It shows that you don’t have to be a Jay Z for the worlds greatest athletic shoe company to do a collab with. Keep doing your thing Bro One!!!

  27. sarah

    Posted July 24, 2008 at 7:55 pm
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    ?uesto, these are unreal!!

  28. athena

    Posted July 24, 2008 at 11:53 pm
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    zenobia did the silhouette? she’s slick!

  29. Philip Arthur

    Posted July 26, 2008 at 10:44 am
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    I honestly don’t like the design, but those weird ass, bright colours seem to the new trend. Tone it down and I’d look at getting a pair it the price is decent.

    But all that aside congrats on the endorsement, and the logo on the back of the shoe looks nice. All the best ?uestlove

  30. obi tha 3rd

    Posted July 27, 2008 at 8:09 pm
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    who from sf is goin? Im driving down!

  31. m_rizzuto

    Posted July 28, 2008 at 4:27 pm
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    those are SICK!!!!!!

  32. nicolay

    Posted July 30, 2008 at 2:53 am
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    my my those shoes are fly. merch at upcoming roots shows? women’s size 7 vancouver bc. seriously.

  33. TcX

    Posted August 1, 2008 at 10:31 pm
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    ?uest…..you definitely channeling some low end/midnight marauder vibe with these. I’m it feelin it yo

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    Posted August 5, 2008 at 2:15 pm
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    Posted August 5, 2008 at 7:47 pm
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  36. Great Camboni

    Posted August 8, 2008 at 11:10 am
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    Although technically I am more a lightweight than a real sneakerhead, I am digging on the complete outlandishness of your sneaks, Questo. Pimpin’ IS easy. Nike’s have never fit my feet right (high arch & in between sizes), but I’ma try to rock em anyway. Everything you touch is gold, man. Peace.

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    Posted August 11, 2008 at 5:14 pm
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  38. kelevra16

    Posted August 12, 2008 at 8:53 pm
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    I have mad respect for ?uesto…

    I’m not hatin’ on the design either…

    But Amir, please answer this for me…

    $225 for sneakers?! By Nike?! In Philly, where there’s so much poverty right now?!

    I truly hope I have missed something, and that most of the profits are finding their way to charity

    I’m happy you got your sneaker, brother….but I am disappointed

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    Posted August 13, 2008 at 2:42 am
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    Thanks for interesting post! vko
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    Posted August 18, 2008 at 7:12 pm
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    great shoe! I stare at it everyday! I left the one with the sillohuette out of the box!

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