PUNGAS - 3D Printed Shoe Accessories!

Pungas by Hickies - Horns

I wanted to share with you this very cool product by the people who created Hickies, the elastic lacing system. If you've been following me, you know that I'm a fan of Hickies - turning any sneaker into a slip-on! Check out my past postings here, or Hickies' site here for more background info.

Hickies, collaborating with Shapeways (a 3D printing marketplace) and artists of the Pictoplasma design community is launching this new product called PUNGAS. They are 3D printed shoe accessories. They are easy to use, wearable on different parts of your sneakers, colourful, and the byproduct of an exclusive collaboration between Hickies and international artists.

"The release of PUNGAS has more than one purpose. We want to give our community a way to rethink their footwear and have fun in a creative and unconventional way. We also think that PUNGAS is living proof that 3D printing technology is changing the way we shop and produce," says Gaston Frydlewski, CEO and co-founder of Hickies.

There is a Kickstarter campaign for Pungas. Head over for more information and learn all about this cool product! If you make a pledge, you'll get them before they hit stores. Plus, you'll also be able to get limited edition designs too. Help spread the words about Pungas!

Check out some of the Pungas below - how fun and neat designs, right? Stay tuned to my blog, I will definitely keep you guys updated about PUNGAS! : )

Pungas by Pictoplasma.

Pungas by Pictoplasma.

Pungas by Pictoplasma.

Pungas by Pictoplasma.

Eyelet Covers - Customized with the letter of your choice.

Check out my Interview & WIN a Hickies Swag Pack!

It was so great getting to know & having the opportunity to work with Hickies this year. If you haven't heard about Hickies, where have you been?! Hickies' an elastic lacing system - where you can turn any shoe into a slip on! To learn more about this cool product, you can check out some of my past postings here or their website here.

Hickies also does a blog on their website. And yours truly was recently a part of it! Thank you Hickies so much for doing a feature on me! Go and check out my interview!

To celebrate my interview - why don't we do a GIVEAWAY?! One reader can WIN a Hickies Swag Pack - which includes a T-shirt, cap & a pack of Hickies! Some cool stuff, thanks Hickies!

Enter below for your chance to WIN. One lucky winner will be randomly chosen out of all the entries. Giveaway is open to BOTH Canadian and US residents. Winner will have 48 hours to redeem their prize. Note to winner: you will be able to pick your choice of colour for the Hickies pack, however the style of T-shirt and cap may not be exactly as shown, depending on stock. Good luck! a Rafflecopter giveaway

Giveaway: Hickies - Elastic Lacing System

As promised, here it is: Hickies giveaway!

If you had read my posting from before (which I'm sure you had), you'll know what Hickies are all about. You can also check out their website here.

Hickies is an elastic lacing system that replaces traditional shoelaces and lets you easily slip in and out of your shoes while keeping them snug and secure. What a great idea, eh? I received some samples and tried them out for myself. I just loved them, no more tying shoelaces - just slip in and go! They come in many colours so you can customize your sneakers and stand out from the crowd!

My boring pair of sneakers.

Sneakers with Hickies - so much cooler : )

Hickies adjust to any shoe size, from kids to grown-ups. As long as your shoe has eyelets, Hickies will fit. They are elastic so they stretch out as far as your feet need them to, and they have memory so they return to their original size. You will love them! They were even included in this year's gift bags to the stars at both the Oscars and the Grammys! Check out pics of my sneakers with Hickies!

 

Now, I'm sure you guys are dying to give Hickies a try, am I right? Thanks to the people from Hickies, I have FIVE packs to giveaway! This means that five lucky readers will be sporting some very cool looking kicks!

Very nice packaging!

In the meantime, if you want to see how Hickies would look on your favourite sneakers - you can go and download their free app - it's fun and easy to use.

Here's what you will have to do to enter and you will receive an entry per methods. Lots of ways, the more methods = more entries into the draw.

1. Facebook: You must if you haven't, LIKE my David Chiu Stuff Facebook page, and then 'like' the Hickies giveway post to receive one entry. A bonus entry if you share it on your wall.

2. Twitter: Follow @stardchiu and @hickies. Tweet the following: (cut and paste)

Goodbye shoelaces! I want @hickies Elastic Lacing System! Chance to WIN 1/5 packs @starchiu http://ow.ly/kdHqt RT 4slip-ons! #giveaway

3. Leave a comment below: Telling me which colour Hickies you would pick?

4. For THREE extra entries, follow me on Instagram @stardchiu AND take a pic of a pair of sneakers you would like to add Hickies to. MUST do both to get the three entries. Make sure to add comment to @stardchiu and #hickies #dchickiesgiveaway to your pic.

Five readers will be randomly chosen from all the entries. Giveaway is open to BOTH Canadian and US residents. Enter before April 28, 2013 at 10pm EST. Good luck and time to turn you shoes into slip-ons!

Hickies - Elastic Lacing System

Have you heard about Hickies?

To be honest, I haven't either until they reached out to me. And I'm so glad they did since I love sneakers. After seeing my outfit postings, I guess they noticed the many sneakers I own. (FYI - If you're on instagram, follow @stardchiu and search #dchiuoutfit.)

They contacted me to asked if I would be interested to give Hickies a try, and without hesitation I said yes. Thank you so much Hickies! I tried and love them! Pics of them on my sneakers coming soon.

So, what exactly is Hickies? Hickies is an elastic lacing system that replaces traditional shoelaces and lets you easily slip in and out of your shoes while keeping them snug and secure. Never tie or untie your shoes again! What a great idea, right? Check out this video to see how to use Hickies.

And it comes in so many cool colours! You can get rid of the boring bow and customize your footwear! Be creative and stand out from the crowd. They're so simple and fun = they're great stuff!

To read all about Hickies, check out their website. While you're there, definitely go and order some too.

Please comment below, I would love to hear what you think of this idea/product. 

Stay tuned. Make sure you're following me on Twitter and 'Like' me on Facebook.....

Because, thanks to the kind people from Hickies, I will be doing a giveaway very soon. One reader will have a chance to win a pack of Hickies!!