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SHOEBACCA.com’s friends at adidas have a line of shoes known as the “Flavours of the World” editions. They celebrate actual flavors, sure, but they also highlight unique places and events as well. Think of the collection as a trip around the world without the cramped flights and cumbersome power convertors.

Last Wednesday in Spain, the La Tomatina festival took place in the town of Bunol. Ever been to a town that has 9,000 residents? Picture that place, with narrower streets and then throw 40,000 people in the mix. Add about 45 tons of ripe tomatoes, and you’ve got a saucy adventure that has been around since the end of World War II, and always happens on the last Wednesday of August.

People from all over the planet flock to this small town for this event. The reasons vary from a need to experience something wild to a deep hatred for ripe tomatoes, but when the food fight begins, it’s every one for themselves!

Traditionally, there is a ham atop a greased up pole, and whoever gets the ham first starts the fight. You can imagine that it takes a while to climb that slick stick, so the fight is officially fired off with the use of water cannons. The fight lasts for one hour, and then the water cannons signal the end of the battle. Everyone wanders away covered with nature’s baseball, and everyone has a smile on their face.

They might head to the Bunol River to wash off, or residents might delight in soaking the participants as they pass by. Fire trucks clear the streets with water from a Roman aquaduct, and everyone goes home and puts on their awesome adidas Flavours of the World La Tomatina edition shoes, swearing they’ll never eat another tomato in their life.

Now that the festival has passed, it’s time to celebrate this senseless massacre of tomatoes with adidas’ fresh-from-the-vine offerings and SHOEBACCA.com!

Take a look at the adidas Country 73 men’s retro shoes. They offer a sleek leather upper that is embossed with tiny tomatoes. They’re throwbacks to classic runners, but with the unique style twist of the Flavours of the World series.

No, that’s not it. We’ve got an entirely different edition that adidas was kind enough to throw out. Taking the retro from the way back to the more recent, the adidas ZX 9000 Lux men’s retro shoes offer a leather and synthetic upper that couples with a sturdy heel cup for support. These bad boys are a bit more overt with their tomato love, showing design touches on the toe and tongue. Plenty of flavor!

Whether you love tomatoes or are more of a lettuce person, you’ve got to love the swank style and unique appeal behind the adidas Country 73 men’s retro shoes and the adidas ZX 9000 Lux men’s retro shoes. They’re limited edition, so don’t wait; order yours from SHOEBACCA.com today!

With Easter just around the corner, you might be looking for something for your girl to wear to up the cuteness factor by 100. Maryanne in customer service has found such a shoe, so here’s what she has to say about the adidas New Mary Jane youth slip-on shoes.

“This shoe is adorable! I will be buying it for my daughter to wear this Easter and she will be able to wear it for casual to school after that.”

You can snag the adidas New Mary Jane youth slip-on shoes for only $24.99 here at SHOEBACCA.com. Visit often for new recommendations from our super-smart and stylish employees!

Darren needed some new shoes for the gym, and he chose the New Balance 8574 men’s running shoes. Here’s what he had to say!

“I like NB because they’re made in the States, plus the last pair I had lasted forever. These are showing the same durability so far, and the NBZip cushioning is awesome. For a big guy, the New Balance 8574 men’s running shoes can handle the pressure and keep me comfy. They run just a bit narrow as well. If you’re looking for a sturdy shoe for running or working out, this one gets my recommendation!”

You can get the New Balance 8574 men’s running shoes for only $47.99 here at SHOEBACCA.com. Visit often for new recommendations from our super-smart and stylish employees!

Lynzi’s got something special to share today. These Nike Air Blazer ACG Mid hiking shoes are a pick that will impress for sure!

“I really like the unique styling of the leather on these Nike Air Blazer ACG Mid hiking shoes. They might be classified as hiking shoes, but they’re great for trekking just about anywhere. They’ve got a rugged look that doesn’t make you feel like a lumberjack, and they are really comfy, so I can wear them all day long.”

You can snag the Nike Air Blazer ACG Mid hiking shoes for only $97.99 here at SHOEBACCA.com. Visit often for new recommendations from our super-smart and stylish employees!

Darren is working hard to keep that new year’s resolution by hitting the gym. He picked up some new trainers, and here’s his reaction when he got his brand new New Balance 8574 men’s running shoes.

“Wow… These are really comfy! The NBZip cushioning is great for a larger frame guy like myself, and despite the suede look, they breathe really well and keep me cool. I like the response I get when I’m walking; they don’t suck away my will to live like some other shoes. Hey, and they’re made in America, too. I definitely dig these New Balance 8574 men’s running shoes.”

You can snag the New Balance 8574 men’s running shoes for only $47.99 here at SHOEBACCA.com. Visit often for new recommendations from our super-smart and stylish employees!

Maryanne is one of those cool, calm voices you hear when you call our customer service lines. She’s also a fan of our incredible collection of shoes, and here’s what she has to say about the Nike Shox NZ SL men’s running shoes.

“My 12 year old son has these Nike Shox NZ SL men’s running shoes. He loves them, and says they are extremely comfortable. Also, all of the kids and his teachers compliment him on how cool they are, which scores major points!”

You can snag the Nike Shox NZ SL men’s running shoes for $114.99 here at SHOEBACCA.com. Visit often for new recommendations from our super-smart and stylish employees!

Lynzi is back, with some cool runnings; er, cool running shoes. Here’s what she has to say about the New Balance 758 running shoes.

“These New Balance 758 running shoes are a great combo of technical skill and great looks. They’ve got great cushioning; I feel like I can run forever in these! They might be in the guys’ catagory, but they fit women’s feet just as great, and I get compliments on them all the time.”

You can snag the New Balance 758 running shoes for only $69.99 here at SHOEBACCA.com. Visit often for new recommendations from our super-smart and stylish employees!

Darren likes the extraordinary, and we think he’s picked a winner today. Here’s what he has to say about the Osiris Serve men’s skate shoes.

“I picked these up strictly based on the cool ‘See no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil’ skull design. The graffiti style artwork is a definite eye catcher. Of course, once I laced the Osiris Serve men’s skate shoes up and actually wore them, I was even more impressed. This was my first pair of Osiris, but it definitely won’t be the last!”

You can skate into the Osiris Serve men’s skate shoes for only $64.99 here at SHOEBACCA.com. Visit often for new recommendations from our super-smart and stylish employees!

Katie has another love in her life, and this love is one she’s willing to share with the world. Here’s what she has to say about the Gola Astrid women’s athletic inspired shoes.

“The Gola Astrid women’s athletic inspired shoes are a pretty basic color, so they are versatile and work well with a lot of different outfits. The style itself is unique though, with the Velcro straps – no worries about my shoes coming untied!”

You can snag the Gola Astrid women’s athletic inspired shoes for only $84.99 here at SHOEBACCA.com. Visit often for new recommendations from our super-smart and stylish employees!

Lynzi’s back, with a funky recommendation for her friends. If you like to spend time on the water when you’re not at work like she does, then check out the Vans Zapato Del Barco unisex boating shoes.

“These Vans Zapato Del Barco unisex boating shoes take a classic loafer look and add the freshness that you can only get from Vans. I like the classic Vans tag as well as the old school loafer look. They grip the deck well, but they’re also great for you land-lubbers, too!”

You can reel in the Vans Zapato Del Barco unisex boating shoes for only $54.99 here at SHOEBACCA.com. Visit often for new recommendations from our super-smart and stylish employees!