A Japanese sensation born in the UK, Admiral footwear has just released new spring colorways for their classic Watford model. Like many of the Admiral models, the Watford is named in honor of a British community—in this case a town and district in Hertfordshire, England about 34km Northwest of London. The new spring colorways [...]

Select stores are now accepting reservations for the Qwerty, Japanese luxury brand Ubiq’s forthcoming boot. The Qwerty features a gum sole, premium leather and suede upper, and detailed embroidery. This newest Ubiq will arrive April in Dark Brown, Beige, Burgundy, and Khaki colorways. Reservations will not be open forever so contact your local Ubiq dealer [...]

Check out the start of our new dictionary of sneakers, the Sneaker Set Sneakerpedia. An ambitious project to tell the history of all the players in sneakerdom—be them big or small—the Sneakerpedia will be an ongoing and growing body of comprehensive sneaker information. We kick off the Sneakerpedia today with Converse. Be sure to check [...]

Well known Japanese design studio Hare releases their version of a “german high top sneaker” , If you ask me this hightop looks a lot better than anything from za Germans recently. The sneaker is constructed with high quality leather and suede with a dual velcro strap to keep your ankles from cracking when [...]

 
Vans enlists iconic designer Paul Smith to create a line for vans vault collection. The chukka boot incorporates Paul Smiths trademark solid lines in this classic vans sneaker. Available at retailer UBIQ for $100 USd.

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UK based brand Pointer continues to deliver with innovative, understated designs with a splash of color for the Spring Summer Collection. The Pointer Soma Prints are available in 5 different colour ways, each with a unique take on this classic hightop. Available only at U.S retailers American Rag Cie and Reedspace, [...]

Spring Court releases the Twill Print series as part of their new Spring /Summer line for 08. Available in 4 different prints reflecting the lifestyles of spring and summer life, even a skull print for those debauchery nights out in the city. . The twill print series retails for 70€ or about [...]

F -Troupe now entering its 10th season brings us the latest collection from this small multinational brand. The spring /summer collection is eclectic with a laid back attitude. Check out some of our favorites after the jump. F- troupe is available at select retailers and prices rang from $90-$150 [...]

The Eco Freindly design team RADDISHMe from Terra Plana collaborate with French Design house PAUL & JOE to create a special edition NOVA high top. Available in 4 color ways each shoe is constructed with the environment in mind with materials sourced from the PAUL & JOE fashion house. If your not familiar with Terra [...]

Welcome to the new and improved version of Sneakerset, complete with an upgrade and redesign… Sneakerset will continue to provide up to date info on the latest luxury , limited edition, sneakers from around the world!
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United Arrows and New Balance achieve intergalactic results with their most recent collaboration. Silver plated leather uppers combined on New Balances most comfy shoe are perfect for those interstellar journeys. Available at Japanese retailer united-arrows for about 17,000 yen ($165 USD).
more pics after the jump 

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