Archive for June, 2008
American Rag Cie AOZ-AZ-10
Last month we showed you American Rag Cie’s 10th anniversary collaboration with Adidas. Now American Rag seamlessly cuts out the middle man releasing their own Adidas Concord inspired hi-top. The premium leather hi top is available in 2 colorways the first with black/red accents ,the other sporting Silver/Neon Green. We expect [...]
Nike Zoom Talache Canvas
Just in time for summer Nike releases a canvas pack of the Zoom Talache 1 in both hi-top and Lo. The Talache has been gaining recognition and is fast becoming the anchor of Nike’s burgeoning lifestyle releases. Retailing for around $125 they are now available at Atoms-Tokyo.
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Sneaker Freaker X PUMA Blaze of Glory new Colorway.
Sneaker Freaker has just released the new color way for its most recent collaboration with Puma. The highly anticipated part 2 of this limited edition series features Black Uppers with strawberry and sea-green accents. It is now available at Hanon.
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Vans X Taka Hayashi
Japanese illustrator/painter /graphic designer Taka Hayashi collaborates with vans to create a limited edition pack including the No Skool 2 Mid, Rowley Shambles Hi, and Owens Hi. The series is constructed with special materials and unique stitching along with graphical details from the artist. This limited release is slated for Fall 2008.
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Adidas Top Sala x Chinatown Soccer Club
For years now New York has fallen under criticism for becoming too homogenized. High rents and chain stores have priced out both people and local entrepreneurs. Many say New York is losing it’s cultural edge. Down in Chinatown, however, exists a band of soccer loving “artists, photographers, designers, writers, skateboarders, and all-around good people” who [...]
Reebok Classic CMYK Pack
Reebok brings it back to basics with the release of this classic CMYK pack. The pack combines sturdy premium leather uppers with a bright CMYK inspired sole ( short for cyan, magenta, yellow, and key black) along with coordinated lace sets. Set to drop in July at Hanon retailing for around $130 USD.
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Victim X New Balance H574
New Balance and Japanese brand Victim collaborate once again to create the H574. This mid rise boot which is based on the iconic 574 is constructed with premium brown leather uppers and equipped with a sturdy black Encap sole. Available at Japanese retailer Unbar for around $180 USD.
Converse Century Gallery
To commemorate its centennial, Converse has curated a special exhibit reflecting on its rich 100 year history. The exhibit exclusively in the waiting room of its New York office has pictures, memorabilia, products and rare converse artifacts all juxtaposed to time-line of important historical events. Unless you have an appointment with an [...]
VANS X USUGROW Sk8 lo/Sk8 hi/Half Cab
Vans isn’t missing a beat with this collaborations, the latest is with Japanese Artist USUGROW. Usugrow’s trademark black & white illustrations, paintings and graphics of skulls and other dark matter have graced the covers of heavy metal, hip hop punk album covers as well as on a slew of apparel brands. The 3 sneakers are [...]
Heyday Shift Hi Chocolate
A couple weeks ago we gave you a sneak peek of the AW 08 collection of burgeoning footwear brand Heyday Footwear. Heyday continues its quest in delivering a sneaker for those of us with distinguishing taste. This Heyday Shift Hi is smothered in Chocolate antiqued Italian calfskin and calf suede which is likely to please [...]
Lacoste Stealth Missouri S/S 08
A few years back Sneaker Freaker breathed life into this model which previously had not seen the light of day for over a decade. Now Lacoste is agressively delivering new colorways recognizing the Missouri’s soon to be iconic status. Four new colorways are currently in the rotation including the special edition “punch” collection with [...]
Nike Vandal High Supreme EX
If there was ever a shoe that looked like it listened to Gwar, the new Nike Vandal High Supreme Ex is it. With a shiny studded pattern on the upper, gold eyelets, gold heel tab, gradient midsole, and the brand’s name written across the heel in an AC/DC-esque font, these Supremes are supremely heavy metal. [...]
