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What an event! It was a tedious and tiring journey up for the crew but they survived the journey up and back lugging 5 huge bags filled with kicks.

Where do they even begin with the shout outs and thanks? Damn…this event couldn’t have been possible without the KL family/Streething. These boys have been not just friends, but super friends! Best bunch of guys to work with and a pleasure to know. Sole Obsession are indebted to you for inviting us up to join forces with Streething.

Event Information:

Theme: Streething’s Swapmeet x Sole Obsesssion Exhibition
Date: 9th June 2007, Saturday

Event Description: Streething Presents Swap and Gawp, featuring the annual Swapmeet plus Sole Obsession Exhibition, which feature the rarest sneakers collection. This event intends to promote the local street wear scene by bringing together all local (both Malaysia and Singapore) retailers, collectors and enthusiasts to buy/sell/trade (Swap) ad witness (Gawp) the rarest collection (more than 150 pair of rare sneakers) put together by Streething and Sole Obsession.

Swapmeet is a term, which is often used by streetwear/ sneakers enthusiasts where they get together to swap shoes/ gear. Over the years, it has grown to become a tradeshow as many big retailers or brand owners would showcase their latest collection due the large crowd it attracts. Streething has successfully done two swapmeets at LOFT @Zouk KL and more than 300 people showed up. Feeling the lack of size for the venue, they managed to convince Zouk KL to provide them a larger area – Main Room (largest in fact). Known retailers such as Leftfoot (Singapore), Headline (Singapore), Dope Distribution (Malaysia), Boundlezz (Malaysia) and many others are coming forward to showcase their latest collection.

In order to add on more content to the event, Streething has managed to bring their Singapore family, Sole Obsession, to Malaysia. Sole Obsession is an independent group of collectors who share their passion of sneakers. Rare sneakers such as often overlooked New Balance European edition, Nike Dave White Neon Pack, Adidas Jeremy Scott, Puma samples and many more hyper-strikes will be showcased. What makes this event even more special is the addition of collection from B53 (nikesb.org/streething) and kzzit. We are talking about Original Air Jordan collection back in the 80s and 90s, ultra hyper-strikes like Dunk Low Stash and full collection of Adidas 35th Anniversary Consortium Series.

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Today we can provide you with some links of the Tokyo Event together with Bobbito.

Looks like he have had many nice moments there. But better check yourself to prove if we are right:

Shibuya
Ueno
Shinkiba
Yoyogi
1Love Secret Party

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Bobbito was the star in Tokyo last weekend at Ueno where he took a few questions, gave a few answers and also took part in a Nike Air Force 1 prize pack giveaway. Bob of course was wearing his own Bobbito Air Force Ones (the first ones) and pulled up in a custom limo decked out with pics of him on the exterior of the ride.

In case you have already forgotten, the second round of Bobbito Air Force Ones are dropping May 19th.

You can find more detailed pictures here!

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On May 4th 1Love presented Bobbito in Ueno/Tokyo where he performed with MC RYU. It looks like there was a little prize for the owner’s of the best Air Force 1 which Bobbito helped pick out. Info over at Altsnk.

More pictures after the jump.

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