When these space aged velcro sneakers first graced the feet of Kanye West the sneaker world was in awe. Now ATO Matsumoto adds another color way to his collection for 2008. These ultra limited edition sneakers will be only available in japan for around $300 so you better call all your Japanese associates […]

These Adidas GS (Grand Slam) are the latest release part of the tournament edition pack. This high performance tennis shoe was first released in 1981 and worn by the likes of tennis icons Stephan Edberg and Ivan lendl. Now these limited edition luxury sneakers are available at select retailers worldwide for around $180.
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Kswiss enlists Julia Hederus for this highly anticipated collaboration. These limited edition Kswiss models are given a postmodern  face lift while retaining its classic appeal. Oki-ni will be stocking these shortly so definatly keep an eye out.

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Admiral teams up with Japanese retailer Freak’s Store, gets a little assistance from legendary sneaker boutique Mita and produces this limited edition Watford. The Freak’s Store Watford comes in two models, one with a perforated leather upper and the other polka doted patent leather. Available through Mita.
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Since 1966 Vans has been a staple of sneaker culture. Sneaker Set is pleased to make Vans the latest addition to our Sneakerpedia Project. Want to know how much the original Vans retailed for? Why Vans nearly went bankrupt? If the company really is anti-Semitic? Head on over to the Sneakerpedia and learn everything you’ll […]

Here we have a triple collaboration from from the design teams at Five O Hard Hit and Madfoot. The limited edition colab come in 2 colour ways while borrowing styling cues from the Vans sk8 series. Available in in select retailers for ¥126,000.
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For anyone that admires sneakers, skateboarding, and Japanese culture, Vans has the kicks for you. The Vans Hosoi adopts the design of the Japanese Rising Sun Flag and gives it a skateboarding twist. The Rising Sun is best known as the military ensign of the Japanese Imperial Navy and the war flag of the Japanese […]

We’ve been waiting a long time for this (see: September 2007’s announcement). Finally we have some sneak peaks at the first of the collaboration between Onitsuka Tiger and Tokidoki, courtesy Highsnobiety. Tokidoki is a Japanese-inspired lifestyle brand created by and based around the cartoon figures of Italian artist Simone Legno. The Onitsuka Tiger X Tokidoki […]

 
KKOK (Knowledge King Of Kicks) is back on the japanese sneaker scene and is getting alot of headway for their SS o8 collection. The KKOK Breed looks as if its parents were AF1 and a pair of Timberlands. Made with high quality leather and even a zipper pouch to hide your Umm.. you get the […]

The New Balance entry is now up in the Sneaker Set Sneakerpedia. Check it out!

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Okay, okay, so we know that despite the U.S’s recent obsession, globally speaking BAPE is so 2005. It seems, however, that the sneaker cynics aren’t the only ones who feel BAPE has gone a bit, well, stale. For this Spring / Summer BAPE is taking a step in a new direction and to be honest […]

One must question the team at Rhythm Footwear choice of names for their spring /summer 08 series. On the other hand the bread theme names such as Bagel, panini and sandwich are easy to remember. The panini is a low top canvas model borrowing elements from the classic boat shoes of the 60’s. […]