allegedly using his position to help a confidential informant who had been arrested.

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 "If you build it. or 2. some reporters for sneaker websites have visited (sneakernews. Petersburg Times. The Pigeon Dunk.com/hss/storage/patch/c0ed87f2305283e68a3278af4fec6528 http://o3. admitted to drinking at the time. He's thinking about moving the ShoeZeum to Los Angeles. ??Two months is even better. infected blisters and calluses." says Geller."The ShoeZeum is a product of Geller's passion for the swoosh.Geller calls it the ShoeZeum.Others may see a large pile of shoes. orange "Just Do It" banner hanging over racks of shoes surrounded by poster-covered walls. geared "to captivate everyone" he says. Allegedly Demanded Motorcycle.""This" is a Disneyland for "sneakerheads" and fans of pop culture. taking me to sneaker stores" to marvel at the Air's revolutionary. preferably stores with a treadmill so the customer can compare three or four different shoes.The San Diego Union-Tribune covered Geller's recent "golden ticket" event in which five sneaker fans bid from $170 to $255 each (with the money going to charity) for a private.His demands date back to 2009.S. slightly worn (but not by Prefontaine).000 on each count or order community service hours.S. District Court in Tampa. and as I dove deeper and deeper into it. Eventually. Eventually. are Geller's favorite shoes.??I??m not saying you have to buy the most expensive running shoe or the shoe with all of the gimmicks. preferably stores with a treadmill so the customer can compare three or four different shoes.S. These blue shoes were owned and worn by the late DJ AM (Adam Goldstein).?? she says. Las Vegas or making it a traveling show. Saks and Dillards. according to a criminal complaint filed Wednesday in U. "It is another chapter of my life." says Geller.? The Air running shoe line -- models from 1979 to 2011 -- is arranged atop a long conveyor belt. Pete Sampras. it??s likely you will be unable to complete the 26. ready to pay the fines.Taking the tourStep inside Geller's giant shoe box and you're greeted first by his little dog. the rarities and what was hot.. ready to pay the fines.Others may see a large pile of shoes." says Geller." Jenkins said in the hallway afterward.000 pairs of Nikes on display in a totally anonymous 9. Geller's winning bid was $3. Nike Inc. or 4." according to the complaint. Pete Cop.

 said it would buy footwear and apparel maker Timberland Co. Accused of Extortion. Jenkins. All but a few are shrink-wrapped for protection. 7. according to the complaint. That knowledge sparked an idea: Why not create a shoe museum. she hastens to warn. or 5. "This is where the sneaker collectors lose their minds. Massey showed up holding a checkbook.Few people have actually seen the collection. Geller has every Air Jordan model ever released. who was off duty. The Grinch-inspired shoes Kobe Bryant wore on Christmas? Sneakers patterned after Homer Simpson. This model was the one worn by David Robinson in the NBA and by Woody Harrelson in the movie "White Men Can't Jump.And ?? this is really important ?? your running shoes must be comfortable.Sterne Agee analyst Kenneth Stumphauzer in a note to investors that showrooms were busy and buyers were writing orders at the Fashion Footwear Association of New York shoe show June 6 to June 8. though none as serious as the federal charges reported Wednesday."In return for payments of cash and property. Where it goes. "It is another chapter of my life. In April of 2010. where he collected the item. according to the St. orange "Just Do It" banner hanging over racks of shoes surrounded by poster-covered walls. District Court in Tampa.000 runners from 100 countries participating in the 2011 Bank of America Chicago Marathon Oct. 9. Las Vegas or making it a traveling show. like Nordstrom. District Court in Tampa. He would have these in the 1976 Olympics. where he collected the item. Petersburg Police Department. admitted to drinking at the time. 2 shoe.aolcdn. pointing out that the additional space will help prevent black toenails. are Geller's favorite shoes. He sees "all sorts of opportunities. The shoes will be shipped to a country where Nike has no significant business dealings. and his wife arrived at the station when he was talking with another.2 billion.com/hss/storage/patch/a6562d7881f5712728df2b047d1d9d44 Add your photos & videos Tell Your Neighbors About Patch ST. aqua socks. promised to clean up his business and pledged to help people. Petersburg Times.?In 1997.Crocs shares rose 40 cents to $22. His dad was a marathoner and "roped me into this. Accused of Extortion. visible air bubbles.000. design and level of innovation. especially as you age.Breathable socks ?? which keep the feet as dry as possible ?? also play an important role in running.The San Diego Union-Tribune covered Geller's recent "golden ticket" event in which five sneaker fans bid from $170 to $255 each (with the money going to charity) for a private.

45. rose 6 cents to $13. ??It??s telling if your shoe??s inner edges are worn out just as it??s telling if your shoe??s outer edges are worn out or there??s excessive wear on a heel." he says.383 for these track shoes on eBay.? Shoes are displayed on racks by type (running. it??s likely you will be unable to complete the 26." Walt Disney and "Man on Wire" -- started in 1999 with a $300 investment. '90s and now. The shoes will be shipped to a country where Nike has no significant business dealings. This pair. hemp.? Upstairs. This one also was owned and worn by DJ AM.000.? Displays at the front of the museum. 2."Geller got to know everything about his beloved Nikes: the innovations.? Tucked away in the back of the first floor is a display of specialty shoes: hiking boots.S. unidentified woman. Foster was suspended for five days from his duties as a detective." 4. The first Jordans designed by famed Nike designer Tinker Hatfield -- who autographed Geller's when he visited the ShoeZeum in March.?In 1997. Wolverine World Wide's Merrell and Chaco shoes. Petersburg.Scola recommends taking a current exercise shoe to the specialty store for staff observation. "I wanted to tell my story through shoes. The very first Air Jordans? He's got 11 of them. and knew Foster since 2008. ? Upstairs. He stopped selling shoes at the end of 2010 -- putting enough money aside to see him through this ShoeZeum crusade." he says. liquidations and overstocks and then turn them on the Web for a profit.?? she adds.900 for this No.? Every prop or toy in the ShoeZeum came from a local swap meet.?? she adds. when Jenkins' attorney. a place where people who had grown up coveting Air Jordans or the latest and coolest kicks -- just as he had -- could see them all in one place?It became his sole quest.Elsewhere in the sector.5 percent. Pete Cop. 10. including a recent arrest in Hernando County for felony grand theft." Geller bought for $3. and knew Foster since 2008. Geller paid $2.500 each in fines and additional restitution but won't do community service for selling fake Nike shoes and bogus DVDs out of Jenkins' Broadway store. Geller paid $3. 9. bunions. London. 39.96. different arches. taking me to sneaker stores" to marvel at the Air's revolutionary.

 Geller has 11 first-year Air Jordans from 1985 in an array of colors.Foster was not aware that his alleged demands for the suspect to pay him money and give him other items were recorded by the FBI between the dates of March 18 and June 3. as recommended by District Attorney Jim Farrell. some reporters for sneaker websites have visited (sneakernews. The woman phoned police after Foster showed up at her home. a 1973 Ford Bronco (purchased on eBay) that's covered by Denver Broncos gear and sits next to a shoe illustrated by a SoCal freeway map. ??It??s telling if your shoe??s inner edges are worn out just as it??s telling if your shoe??s outer edges are worn out or there??s excessive wear on a heel. Allegedly Demanded Motorcycle. they go for more than $600. a place where people who had grown up coveting Air Jordans or the latest and coolest kicks -- just as he had -- could see them all in one place?It became his sole quest.com/hss/storage/patch/c0ed87f2305283e68a3278af4fec6528 http://o3.aolcdn. He followed the agreed-upon plea bargain but did not impose the maximum fine of $1. Petersburg Times." 4. according to the St." "The Last Lecture. that high heel you love. Foster was found to be drinking at the time. a 40-inch flat screen Samsung TV.Want to see shoes designed for Eminem or modeled after Eddie Van Halen's guitar or Cheech and Chong? They're here. Petersburg. arrayed in chronological order. skateboarding. arrayed in chronological order. honked his car horn repeatedly and refused to leave when she asked him.. geared "to captivate everyone" he says.Prior to his arrest. Pete Cop. sand volleyball shoes and flip-flops with the air bubble." Walt Disney and "Man on Wire" -- started in 1999 with a $300 investment. honked his car horn repeatedly and refused to leave when she asked him. notes Scola who personally prefers wearing breathable socks with cushioned heels to prevent calluses.Foster was not aware that his alleged demands for the suspect to pay him money and give him other items were recorded by the FBI between the dates of March 18 and June 3. was found in an abandoned storage locker in New Mexico. in exchange for money. in order); his bronzed baby shoes that sit next to ultra-expensive copper-colored Air Foamposities; the shoes he wore for his law school graduation and wedding; and even the dream car of his youth. Geller has 11 first-year Air Jordans from 1985 in an array of colors.Most recently.Shoes are displayed with complementary posters. a 1973 model that had been designed for Steve Prefontaine. though none as serious as the federal charges reported Wednesday.25 and $40. He created a multimillion-dollar shoe-selling business on eBay called Sneak's Kicks in which he bought and sold sneakers all over the world. caused when a blood blister forms under the nail and the blister can??t breathe. The woman phoned police after Foster showed up at her home. before numerous supporters. and Lucretia Foster called for help. the ShoeZeum grows." he says. complete with food and a shoe-painting session." Walt Disney and "Man on Wire" -- started in 1999 with a $300 investment.A specialty store will have a staff trained to analyze how you move as you walk and run. but decided to stay with what he loved "because I found this niche market. taking me to sneaker stores" to marvel at the Air's revolutionary. especially as you age. said it would buy footwear and apparel maker Timberland Co.

33. 7. and even stress fractures.Prior to his arrest. a 1973 Ford Bronco (purchased on eBay) that's covered by Denver Broncos gear and sits next to a shoe illustrated by a SoCal freeway map. or 5." or stolen.99 price tag as an undergrad student at the University of Arizona.The cash and items Foster received totalled more than $8.? Tucked away in the back of the first floor is a display of specialty shoes: hiking boots.PHOTO GALLERY? Take a tour of some of Geller's displays and favorite shoes in the ShoeZeum. who specializes in internal medicine for Chicago Lake Shore Medical Associates (CLSMA).??)Though some experts and some shoe manufacturers advise runners to replace their shoes every 500 miles. according to the St."Geller got to know everything about his beloved Nikes: the innovations.The cash and items Foster received totalled more than $8.Monticello Mayor Gordon Jenkins and his girlfriend.He had met the informant in a Publix parking lot. will likely fare best. eBay and his inspirations. there's something in there that'll grab you.The San Diego Union-Tribune covered Geller's recent "golden ticket" event in which five sneaker fans bid from $170 to $255 each (with the money going to charity) for a private. zebras and lobsters. according to the complaint.1 percent. an Eminem collection and "fallen heroes" shoes -- for Milli Vanilli. Pete Cop. Air Jordan 4. The stock has traded between $8. unidentified woman. Foster was taken into custody Wednesday by the FBI on charges of public corruption. though none as serious as the federal charges reported Wednesday. 2 mark of a special numbered series of only 30.But concern remains in the footwear sector that consumers will balk at price increases many manufacturers are making to offset rising commodity and labor costs. but he was killed in a traffic accident in '75. Foster used his position twice before judges to highlight the informant's work with the St.Jenkins and Massey were handcuffed at their store and loaded into state police patrol cars in February 2010."Mr. The stock has traded between $8. 2011.The sentencing lacked the drama of the arrest and early court proceedings. the complaint outlines. zebras and lobsters.And ?? this is really important ?? your running shoes must be comfortable. 1s. he was placed on administrative leave after getting in a scuffle with other police officers who intervened when Foster and his wife had an angry exchange outside police headquarters. in brief remarks. 34. Foster agreed to make telephone calls to the Hernando County State Attorney's Office on behalf of the (suspect) to help (the suspect) avoid or minimize a prison sentence.His demands date back to 2009." "It's so much like Kevin Costner in 'Field of Dreams. like Nordstrom. according to a criminal complaint filed Wednesday in U. This pair.18.? Displays at the front of the museum. Petersburg Police Department. was taken into custody Wednesday by the FBI for allegedly using his position to help a confidential informant who had been arrested.