Here is the latest Vans Vault series, designed by Robert Williams. Williams achieved his notoriety in 1987 when Guns ‘N Roses released their seminal debut album Appetite for Destruction. The cover art familiar to most is a cross with the five skulls-caricatures, one of each member of the band. However, the original and intended cover […]

Prodigious fashion designer Marc Jacobs has some new collaborations out with Vans. This year he’s doing all Slip-Ons. See them after the jump.

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Believe it or not, these new retro-ed Clydes have uppers made from real animal hair (in case you’re wondering, it’s pony hair). This marks a big step for Puma into the “premium” category of sneakers. Available in France mid-July.

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On May 19th, Puma follows up their March Vaughn Bodé “Cheech Wizards” release with a far more subdued white pair dubbed the “Mystery Bode.” These shoes too commemorate the 50th anniversary of Bodé’s famous comic character Cheech Wizard, an anthropomorphic hat without scruples. Like their predecessors, the “Mystery Bodes” will be extremely limited. The 216 […]

These unique Nike Blazers pay tribute to Jeff from the celebrated FLY Skateshop in Shanghai. Before becoming a legend in the skating world, Jeff used to work at a milk processing plant. Nike designers drew from the coloring of the milk containers and utilized the missing person notice so famously equated with cartons of milk. […]

It’s not often you see a Jack Purcell hi-top but, thanks to a collaboration with Mastermind, you may soon. True to Mastermind form there is a side zipper and a skull logo. No word yet as to if or when these will be released. We sure hope the answer is “yes” and “soon.”

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Nike’s “Fallen Heroes” series has been dropping here and there throughout the year. The latest, and final, in this collection inspired by 90’s pop culture icons that tumbled from grace is the Vanilla Ice Blazer. We wonder if they too will glow if you turn off the lights. To commemorate the finale of this wonderfully […]