In 1968 Puma unveiled their cat logo and placed a new model called the Roma on the feet of the Italia 68 football team, the Azzurri European Champion winners. The iconic sneaker has been modified and remodeled, collaborated and redesigned numerous times since, but now, a chance to finally own a pair of Puma Romas to the original specs of the 1968 model has arrived. The re-issue consists of four colorways. One, the white / team royal, was the first Roma introduced to the market. The other three colorways, while …

Pick up a fashion magazine today, flip to the section on new trends, and chances are somewhere on that page there will be a lip print. It seems our movable, and kissable, organ will soon be smacked on everything fashionable, sneakers no exception. There’s been some talk and sneak-peeks of the lip print covered Married to the Mob x Colette x Reebok Freestyle collaboration but now, as reported by highsnobiety, we have the final word on this limited release. These lip-loving kicks will be released on May 5th. The …

 
We all know the story of what happened to Mj’s Father. What better way to tribute his legacy with the release of this special edition Jordan 1. The Uppers have are made with leather and tweed with a transparent swoosh. A  house is embroidered on the heel to remind every youngster whose house it really is. It will release in the U.S on June 7th and retail for $135-$150
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If you’re such a minimalist that you not only eschew sneaker frills and snazzy colors, you shun shoelaces, take a peek at the new Nike Tennis Classic Velcro Premium Quickstrike Pack. Simple, basic, white, black, or grey, the Nike Tennis Classics are built from premium leathers and available now at Shoeciety.

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 Usually when a sneaker company collaborates with an artist the team digs into the brand’s catalog, selects a classic model to be the canvas, and goes to work reinterpreting. Yet when W)Taps and Vans got together, however, they didn’t simply bore a rendition of a mainstay, they produced three completely new models. The Syndicate collection, as it is called, features the Greaserz (above), Bash (after the jump), and Rudeez (not pictured). The shoes will be released throughout the summer: the Bash in June, the Greaserz in July, and the Rudeez …

As part of its ever expanding but limited edition Syndicate series Vans gets freaky with this latest release aptly named Demon Dragons. This special edition series is available only in the chukka and slip on model. I can imagine that well see this print on a Sk8 pretty soon so keep your eye out.
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Its Earth Day and what better way to celebrate than to shed some sunshine on the leaders of ecological conscious sneaker movement which reminds us that just because a sneaker is eco-friendly doesn’t mean it has to be ugly. Macbeth (pictured above) is a skate shoe company that has a fresh line of vegan shoes. Keep in Los Angeles is holding it down with cruelty free manufacturing. Even ad industry watchdog group adbusters is joining in on the fun with their “mega-corporate ass kicking” black spot line. …

From a Bavarian laundromat to a world super-brand, Puma rose from rags to riches to become a sneaker giant, albeit with some major bumps along the way. Sneaker Set welcomes the Puma story to the Sneakerpedia. Available right now, right here.

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The European getaway town of Ibiza is a destination of sunshine, around the clock parties, beautiful topless girls and the tranquility of the mediterranean Sea. Lacoste captures the Ibiza essence with their new line of Two Tone appropriately named Ibiza Sneakers. Lacoste gives us 4 colorways of their retro inspired sneaker as part of their limited edition stealth collection. These exclusive sneakers will retail for about $125.
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To all you closet Bon Jovi fans out there, there is finally a sneaker for you so. Not sure if the name of these shoes are connected with Bon Jovi’s anthem but the original release dates of both the song and the sneaker were around the same time. Sneaker Freaker feverishly did their homework in resurrecting  a sneaker that was severely overlooked. The release date is April 25th, I’m sure this limited edition release will be an instant classic .
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In previous years Marc Jacobs dazzled us with his collaborations with vans, this season he is proving to be a powerhouse with his new eclectic collection. Using all the elements zippers, patent leather, bright colors, and classic design the limited edition collection will sure to be a hit at his retail outlets worldwide. Th collection retails anywhere from $150-$300
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It’s no wonder with all the press Kanye West received when he wore Ato Matsumoto Cow Hide Boot nike was quick to enlist Kanye’s star power for what will be the most anticipated release of this year….. The Air Yeezy! We’ve seen 2 color ways thus far , the all black and the Grey with orange and white trim which looks like a cross between The Cow Hide Boot and Jordan III’s The Nike Air Yeezy will be released in July be sure to check your local Nike …