We’d previously posted the upcoming release on the Reebok Freestyle X Maeda Emoretion limited edition sneaker, and I’m back with some more info for you. Just so you know, John Maeda is an accomplished graphic designer, computer scientist and president of the presitgious Rhode Island School of Design (RISD). The shoe was inspired by “Law 7 - Emotion” in Professor Maeda’s book The Laws of Simplicity. Here’s what he has to say about his inspiration and purpose behind this design:

I think the design of this classic sneaker is definitely a good look, it’s colors feminine and bold with a touch of adventure. I’d totally wear these on a my next trip into outer space. So keep your eyes and ears open for this limited drop. I will try to find out which stores will be carrying it to keep you guys in the know. In the meantime, you can ooh and ahh at some more up close pics after the jump
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Lori Lobenstine founded Female Sneaker Fiend in April of 2005. She had two goals: to create an online place where females in the sneaker game could find each other and to shred the myth that only guys were serious “sneakerheads.” With over 17,000 members and 100,000 page requests daily, FSF seems to have done both! In the meantime, the site has also brought together community in the “real world” and begun to reshape and highlight women’s roles in the sneaker industry.

See more of how and why Lori’s making history after the jump!

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Found this on the myspace page of District Shop, a fairly new sneaker shop located in Alameda, CA. Check them out if you’re ever in the area and then make your way across the street to Alameda Taqueria for the best burrito ever!!

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