VICE / CRSVR

Monday is normally the day we situate ourselves from our busy weekend and prepare for the week ahead. Packages are picked up and delivered throughout doorsteps across the globe. Mondays are normally quite here at the shop but today was a little different.

Our good the Homie Jodie came through to drop off an autographed piece of PAC Man excellence. Though not sanctioned WBA gloves, being GOLD and Manny Pacquiao branded Boxing GLOVES. These are an awesome piece to add to our showcase.

Thanks again Jods.

Your still our CHAMP here at the SHOP.

 The homie School Boy Q @qoovyq came through to pick up another pair of SHOES. Actually 2 pairs in the GMP pack. You know he skips those hectic campout and lines and comes straight to RIF to pick up his pair for RETAIL. Enjoy Q.

Another COMPTOWN Native dropped by before leaving back to training camp.

The homie Demar came through to pick up a few pairs of shoes. Keep an eye on him this season throwing caution in the AIR he will be wearing a few of these retros he purchased for RIF on the hardwood.

"Yes, everything on this counter"- Demar

Have a safe TRIP back to Toronto Demar. 

 We didn't know that both School Boy Q and Demar Derozen have known each other for YEARS. With Demar playing Ball in Canada and Q touring the globe this was a RARE site. 

A few locals noticed Demar and wanted to take a few PICS. haha

CARL didn't want to be left out and took the opportunity to pose for this rare PIC.

Good to see you both soon.

 Soon After they left the HOMIE Daniel came by and dropped off OUR favorite.

We have the best supporters.

Delicately wrapped, we ravaged the packaging and discovered... 

Macaroons, Don't let the colors fool you, each one has its own specific flavor from Salted Caramel, Matcha Green Tea to Violet Butter CREAM. ALL of which are DELICIOUS.

Thank you again Daniel and enjoy those AM 90 SF ID. 

Much like those DELICIOUS Macaroons shoes also come in different colors with all different uses.

OUR GOOD Friend DJ VICE came through to drop off a HUGE amount of extra sneakers he had lying around his house. Traveling across the GLOBE he has no time to wear all his goodies so keep an eye out on our webshop for STEALS.

If you ever been toTao/LAVO or Marquee in VEGAS or any POPULAR Club anywhere in the USA or the WORLD in FACT, you will know who DJ VICE is.

HE is the CREAM of the DJ CROP and NO ONE can match his DJ abilities, his sets, or the TOP TIER Clubs he performs at. 

Only those part of his CREW SKAM Artists can match his ability to get a PARTY Going.

DID we mention besides being a SNEAKER Fanatic, he is the CO-Owner of his own SNEAKER BOUTIQUE in Las Vegas and Santa Barbara 

 CROSSOVER aka CRSVR (talk about the good life haha)

He shares both the love of music and sneakers.

Make sure VISIT to his shop whenever you make it to the Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas peep the webshop.

HERE 

We can all agree its hard to say goodbye to sneakers, don't worry they'll have good homes.

Discussing our up-coming VEGAS trip. ITs DJ Vice/Skam Artist or nothing.

Always good to see you HOMIE, see you soon.

sneek peek, this Saturday.

RIF SHIRTS. 

PILLOWS will also be on SALE.

Carl needing a NEW RIF tee, that tank top is un-acceptable.

 RIF snapbacks will also be available.

  

Overall it was a hectic day but seeing our good friends and customers/ supporters we can't complain.

Have a blessed week.

-RIF

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Onslaught.

The Summer Sun is slowly fading and peeking its head amoung the thunderous clouds of East (pasadena) and the West (Northhills). The un-bearable heat is turning into cool breeze, and the humid air transformed itself to a light and soft feel.

Here in Downtown LA, the cooling weather hasn't stopped those wearing high-tops and shorts and scantly clad women are still abundant.

Our Good Friend , "Gentle-man Gentry", came by today to drop off a few sneakers, making room for winter footwear.

Though LA weather rarely changes, low-tops and Flyknits must make room for High-tops and Darker shades of sneakers. 

Gentleman Gentry with a shirt full of perspiration... from the looks of it... its gonna be a long summer.

Conner an avid B-Ball player has been cutting his hours short...making room for Varsity B-Ball practice.

Being impatient, here he is sporting a VINTAGE RIF Kobe shirt we designed for Lakers 09' winning season.

WE are all excited and Connor is ready for HOWARD NATION.

Chilling like Sasha Vujacic on the Bench, here he is being lazy and mundane with a busy store full of customers.

 Good work Sasha, time to trade you.

The homie "Gangsta Kev" came through before leaving for his Grey Hound trip to Las Vegas, letting us know that he has an interview at a popular NV casino.

Good Luck KEV, hope you get the GIG.

These cooler summer days means that walking 'Mans best friend" is acceptable. The ground no longer scorching HOT, this is the perfect time for DOG lovers to cruise these LA streets with a BITCH that doesn't talk back.

BIG CHILLING. Good Bitch.

Seems like another BURNING summer day. But its ACTUALLY 72 degrees with a moderate breeze.

Carl even decided to take a stroll/ exercise around little tokyo and enjoy the weather.

 NO, Actually Carl ran a quick errand for the shop and picked up a much needed broom.

Thanks CARL!

Meanwhile Manny and Heffe chilling discussing Manny's much needed haircut/tapper.

Weather warm enough to enjoy a FREE yogurt from our neighbors at PINK Berry Yogurt.

Thank you PINK Berry.

Who here is excited for this winters BLACK and RED Air Jordan 11's? You know we here at RIF are ready for the onslaught of BLACK/red Jordan 11's consignment and are more than EXCITED for one of the best color ways to drop yet.

Meanwhile PICK up your CONCORDS here at RIF before the price SKY-Rockets into the $500.00 range. SMH

With Winter SOON approaching, make way for your winter sneakers (whatever they maybe) and come to RIF for your soon to be HOLIDAY NEEDS.

ENJOY your week and GOD bless.

-RIF

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hobby.

The wednesday hub is our favorite day working at RIF. It serves as a median for our weekly goals at the shop as it serves as a type of "half-time" for our week long goals. Adjustments are made and we enter into the threshold of busy/funfilled weekend.

Here is Connor prepping our ever-so tidy sales floor.

Connor making sure that all shoes are grouped according to Jordan/Kobe/Lebron generations.

Rarely will you see a missing link in our wide assortment of Nike Basketball goodness. 

Wednesday is also a day where coincidentally family and friends pop in chat it up and take a few flicks for the blog. Heffe and his nephew are 2 peas in a pod.

Foney and the Homie NSILO talking about the current street trends under the warm cali breeze.

If you haven't stopped by Foney's Headquarters make sure to check it out.

LINK HERE.

Here in Los Angeles the HEAT has yet to cease. These Flyknits are the perfect compliment to the ending summer days.

Some throw comfort out the window and embrace the winter days early.

Heres Murad in 14.5 oz Raw Denim with Vans Skate HI's

SOME of us here at the SHOP not only have a passion and LOVE for sneakers but other eclectic hobbies. Bikes, Baseball card collecting, snowboarding our interest stem from shoes but branch into our own personal interests

Manny Started taking keyboard lessons and decided on his free time here at the shop... PLAY LIVE music for our patrons.

Make sure to ASK him when you drop by the shop.

ITs no surprise that most of supporters and customer here at RIF are composed of men.

There is a small percentage of ladies that partake in this sneaker hobbie.

So if you are one of those LADIES, remember RIF even services your sneaker needs.

Pre-Wrapping BLUEs.

This is the transition point where an exchange of ownership is about to take place. 

Shoes are prepped, wrapped then put on the FLOOR ready for their new homes.

Some ACROSS the globe.

Its a bitter sweet site.

Its like a DOG pound of shoes, where the most popular ones get chosen first.

TIER ZERO.

same aesthetic, different shoes.

Some can't afford $2200.00 Yeezy, nor $1200.00 Galaxy Foamposites others just find that idea preposterous.

Well in any case. If you like the shoes but don't like the price, we AT RIF have you covered.

Come pick up your NON-Authorized Nike inspired Shoe key-chain here at RIF. While supplies last or before we get a cease and desist letter from BIG Brother.

$9.00

Speaking of Small Goodies we have at the shop.

The BIG Homie "Gentleman Gentry" came by to bless CARL with a few goodies.

If you guys didn't know CARL is an experienced and dedicated TOY collector. His TOY collection rivals that of your local TOYs R Us. 

And only is his shoe collection more vast and comprehensive 

THANK YOU AGAIN GENTRY! -Carl

OC Cycles X NBA X Cleveland Chopper!

Tiger WOODS X Looks like CARL Figurines 

And while OTHERs have Keyboard Hobbies, Toys Collecting Hobbies.

The Homie Willie decided to venture into the automobile collecting HOBBIE.

Here he is showing us his newest pickup.

We are not too car SAAVY here at RIF. Some not evening owning one.

But this CAR is GORGEOUS NON-The LESS regardless if you are a car person or not.

This is the 5th in United States.

Ferrari 458

$25.00 Shirt $250,000 Car.

Can't Judge a Book... etc. etc.

MEANNNN.

I think this motor is fast.

Enjoy the rest of your SUMMER WILLIE see you SOON. 

At any rate, Hobbies are some of the guilty pleasures of life and as long personal satisfaction and happiness come from your hobbie, then who's to judge.

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