Nike creates a limited edition blazer paying tribute to the city of angels. This mean looking Black on Black Blazer has 213 Emblazoned on the heel with a subtle reference to LAX on the side. The blazer was a good shoe for Nike to pair with LA cause we all know the LA peeps love […]

 
Vans “drops it like its hot”  on the classic chukka boot to create the new chukka lo. This black on black instant classic features white trim with a special checkerboard stitching on the sides (look closely) along with the iconic vulcanized sole. A great release for vans as they continue to be a dominating force […]

 
June 21st marks the release of the special edition Black Label Roadsta. The sneaker features a black on balck colorway with a variety of  premium leather. Available exclusively through BAPE outlets.

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Kswiss recently launched a brilliant guerilla marketing campaign at this years French open at Roland Garros, the campaign does a great job of juxtaposing the print ad with 3-D environment. Bravo!

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Skateboard sneaker brand Lakai will release a newly designed team shoe called the Jericho. Comes in a trio of color ways with premium suede uppers with the trademark Lakaitning sole construction. The Lakai design team does a great job of combining performance with a sleek style for this seasons team shoe.

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Yuketen  launched to much fanfare in 1989 by footwear artisan Yuki Matsuda. Specializing in handmade  footwear, Matsuda  brings us his latest rendition with the release of this crepe soled moccasin inspired by the L.L bean classic Blucher. The collection is handcrafted in the U.S and will come in 3 versions only  to be available at […]

Nike along with Atmos will release this Gold Studded Terminator as the latest and perhaps the last installment of the highly publicized “Rock Pack”. The limited edition release will drop on June 28th, presale will open at Atmos on June 21st for around $180.

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British atelier “Duffer”of St .George teams up with Japanese brand Sammler to create a Jack Purcell inspired sneaker. This canvas lo top is hand made with extreme attention to detail featuring a leather insole and premium stitching. They retail for the equivalent of $170 at Duffer.

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As we steadily approach the Bejing Olympics, Adidas has elected the ZX as the model of choice for a special collaboration series with 26  top sneaker shop /design houses comemmorating this years games..The project is appropriately called the AZX project which will pair each store with a ZX shoe, collaborators include Rivington Club, Huf,Neighborhood, […]

Following in the footsteps of ATO  Japanese brand Itazura (meaning mischief in Japanese) brings us  another well designed lace-less hi top. Unlike the Cow Hide Boots bright patent leather , Itazura tones it down incorporating suede uppers with an understated color palette. Available at Japanese boutique Itazura for the equivalent of $300 USD.
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Lacoste keeps on keeping on with the expansion of their limited quantity stealth collection with the re-release of these orange laden beauties. Originally models from the 80’s this reissue is just the tip of the iceberg of whats to come from Lacoste’s deep back catalogue of classic sneakers. Pics via SF.

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Adidas Originals enlist the talents of street magician extraordinaire Dynamo for their latest sneaker themed short film project. Dynamo mystifies us with a hip hop twist this time incorporating the Adidas Superstar for some truly mind boggling magic ,watch out David Blane!

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