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!

Lafuma started manufacturing canvas bags waaaaaaaaaaay back in 1930 (yeah, 80 years ago), and is now one of the world’s top ten manufacturers of outdoor-oriented clothing, shoes and accessories. SHOEBACCA.com is proud to showcase excellent styles like the Sky Race for men and Hekla for women. Loaded with goodies like Vibram outsoles with Flexion points to keep you agile on your adventures, Lafuma’s shoes are definitely a cool ride!

Lafuma’s biggest breakthrough came six years after they started, with they created the first backpack to have a metal frame. Picked up by the French military in WWII and beyond, Lafuma’s quality construction and durability became something the soldiers brought home, and they expanded into other camping needs like tents and beds.

Now, you can put the history Lafuma name on your back and experience what 70+ years of building the best has developed. SHOEBACCA.com carries the Xeon 25 backpack, and you can bet we’re proud of it! This bag can handle the real outdoors experience, and it’s adventure ready. Are you?

Check out our entire line of quality Lafuma products, and kick your daily adventures into high gear!

We’ve got the perfect solution to your celebration needs. SHOEBACCA.com features several styles that celebrate the LakeShow at it’s finest with comfort and style. For starters, let’s give props where props belong. These Nike Air Force 1s feature Kobe’s #24 on the tongue and the Lakers’ colorway. Pretty tight, right?

Of course, if you’re looking for something a bit more flashy, give these adidas Superstar II PT Champs editions a look. They were issued after the 2009 finals victory, and celebrate the Lakers’ 15th championship victory. Collectible? You bet! Wearable? Oh, yeah, baby!

Adidas dropped a double feature for the Lake Show with their BTB NBA Low Ultras in white and black with Lakers’ color highlights. Buy both and play “Good Shoe, Bad Shoe” or something!

                                         

We’ve got these goodies and more at great prices right now at SHOEBACCA.com. Come make your hoop dreams reality today!

Puma rocks some pretty sweet styles, from motorsport wonders like the Puma Speed Cats and Future Cats to more technical runners like the Cell cushioning line for the whole family.

With Father’s Day just around the corner, we’ve even slashed the price of one of our best Pumas, the Puma Cell Meio Special men’s running shoes. They offer superior fit and cushion for all of dad’s activities, and the look beats the heck out of that tie you were eyeing. C’mon; you know dad needs something to dress up his wardrobe, so give these kicks a shot. He’ll be proud of your bargain hunting abilities as well, since we’ve got ‘em for 50% off at $77.99!

You’re sure to find some stellar gear from Puma, and for the month of June we’re clearing out our collection of cats at unbelievable prices. Stop in and check out our entire collection of Pumas; you won’t be disappointed!

Nope; not Howdy Doody time. It’s the beginning of May, which means it’s time to once again feature one of our outstanding brands. From May Day to Memorial Day, SHOEBACCA.com is proudly showcasing Vans!

This brand is a skater’s Heaven, Valhalla, higher astral plane… Whatever you call it, Vans has been kicking it with the champs of the 4-wheeled board since they were the size of Shaq’s sneakers. For over 30 years, Vans has popped out durable, grippy and stylish kicks that satisfied not only skateboarders, but pretty much everyone.

“All I need are some tasty waves, a cool buzz and I’m fine.” Spicoli’s immortal words from “Fast Times at Ridgemont High” offer a picture-perfect image of the laid back style of the Vans line. From Spicoli’s classic slip-ons to fresh styles like the chukka-style Half Cabs and Sk-8 Hi’s, Vans continues to amaze at the skate parks and daycares alike.

SHOEBACCA.com offers a huge inventory of Vans gear for men, women and youth. Dress out the whole family and do it for less. In fact, we think you should have a Vans party and tell everyone to pick up their new favorite Vans shoes right here at SHOEBACCA.com! We’ve slashed prices on a ton of Vans for the month of May, so there has never been a better time to take advantage!

Skate or die, my friends!

We know you’re familiar with adidas shoes. From the classic hip-hop style of the shell toe Superstars to the cutting edge soccer shoes that bear the namesake of David Beckham, adidas has got kicks for everyone, and we mean everyone. But are you aware that we have many other items from adidas that have no place on your feet whatsoever? It’s true!

Offerings like watches, sunglasses, t-shirts and jackets, warm-up pants and goalie gloves add to the incredible selection over at SHOEBACCA.com today! During April, many of these items are going to be slashed to an even better-than-normal discount, so realistically, why are you still reading this?

Pop in now and peruse the palette of perfect pedal pushers! Make fun of our overuse of alliteration! Just don’t miss out on the awesome deals during adidas Month!

“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!

With an earth-conscious mentality and a serious vision for the future, Keen has established itself as a brand for the ages, creating “the outdoors, reimagined.” Keen is a brand that is relatively new on the scene, but through its pro-earth philosophy on footwear and top quality construction and innovation, Keen has established a foothold on the sandal, hiking and casual shoe market.

Keen began in January 2003 with a “moment of pure vision,” according to their website. They pondered the question of the ages, “Can a sandal protect toes?” and came up with an answer that would lead them on a path to creating footwear for everyone. The Newport was Keen’s first offering, a hybrid of sandal and shoe that featured their now-patented toe protection that is a staple on every shoe they make.

The idea of a hybrid is a big part of who Keen is today. Besides their outstanding footwear and now bags and socks, Keen also dove headfirst into doing things to actively help the planet and other humans living on it. In 2004, inspired by the tsunami disaster that affected millions, Keen established the Keen Foundation to support environmental and social causes. This was just the start.

HybridLife is the vision of Keen’s philosophy. “Create. Play. Care. It’s a way of life” is on their home page, and it rings true through their community and global efforts as well as the thought that goes into the design and construction of every shoe they make. From using natural materials and recycling to constructing with minimal glue and shipping in easy-to-recycle boxes, Keen is an industry leader in global consciousness.

SHOEBACCA.com is proud to feature Keen shoes for men, women and children, and encourage you to join Keen in making a positive impact for our planet!

Take the classic shell toe and put an extension on it, and you’ve got the adidas NZA Shell men’s retro shoes. The iconic “shell toe” and classic three stripes set off the look that will have all your friends green with envy. Pick ‘em up for only $39.95 today!