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Tiki Sneaks, Tiki Smokes

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Baron von Tiki posted on 03/06/2011

I couldn't find a category or thread where these two odd "tiki-ish" items would fit, so I guess General Tiki is good enough.

Whoever said Hawaii was used to sell everything in the 50s & 60s was right. Check out this screen grab from an Oasis cigarette commercial aired during the original run of "The Twilight Zone."

The next one is from Sneaker Freaker magazine, an Aussie publication devoted entirely to sneakers. These are the Nike Aloha Dunks. Featuring an earthy color scheme and lauhala weave panels on the upper, these "tiki sneakers" can be worn with dressier casuals more than your hibiscus flower Vans.

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ErkNoLikeFire posted on 03/06/2011

OOOOOooooo, Menthol Mist!

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MadDogMike posted on 03/06/2011

The "Aloha" would be a cool shoe if it weren't for the Gawdawful Green

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beadtiki posted on 03/06/2011

I like those tennies and I like the color too! ;-p Mike!

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drgoat456 posted on 03/07/2011

When I was a teen in the sixties, I smoked Oasis for a while. Then Alpines.

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Alii Tiki posted on 03/16/2013


Somewhat of a Tiki look to these 2007 edition Vans from the 25th Anniversary of the Triple Crown of Surfing.

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Hale Tiki posted on 03/16/2013

When I was in college, I used to smoke these, somewhat "tiki," cloves:

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