When it comes to unspoken cues in sneaker culture-a wake of broken necks or an iced out grill-you usually have to draw your own conclusions. One man's Pigeon Dunks is another man's fruity Pro Keds. The Hidden Message pack references more traditional forms of non-verbal communication: sign language and Braille. The three stripes claim the pack pays homage to the deaf and blind communities. Think adidas had the stones to encode the words, "Nike sux," on these kicks?

adicolor Low Braille, $110, July

Metro Attitude Sign Language, $140, July

To cop your favorite Consortium kicks hit up any of these retailers:

Carve(Fullerton, CA)
714 446 0666

Commonwealth (Norfolk, VA)
757.622.3372

Huf (San Fran, CA)
415 614 9414

Shoe Gallery (Miami, FL)
305 371 2063

Moda 3 (Milwaukee, WI)
414 273 3333

Undefeated (LA, CA)
323 937 6077

Major (DC)
202 MAJOR DC

Motive 807 (Austin, TX)
(512) 275-7385

DQM (NYC)
212 505 7551

Answer 42 (Denver, CO)

Bodega (Boston, MA)
617 421 1550

Addict (Bay Harbor Island, FL)
305-864-1099

Self-Conscious (Chicago, IL)
312 633 4000

Vinnie's Styles (Brooklyn, NY)
718 636 9787

Motive 807 (Austin, TX)
512 275 7385

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