Hermes, the iconic Paris brand best known for leather goods and scarves steps into the sneaker game full force this season with this silver plated release. Utilizing the highest grade leather possible in a silver colorway, these starstruck sneaks are sure to flip the luxury sneaker market on its head. Available this holiday season at […]

This Holiday season Puma will release a special edition Flannel Pack. The Xs850 and Basket 2  get a lumberjack makeover with flannel uppers & quilted lining ensuring your toes will stay warm, great for those treacherous winter nights. The pack will be available at Mita for around $100USD.
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Feiyue literally translates to “Flying High”in Chinese and that exactly what this brand is doing since a french comany took it over about a year ago. Feiyue has its roots deep in chinese martial arts,  now re branded as a luxury performance sneaker we can now get a quaility pair (shown above) which were worn […]

As of late Patrick is expanding its horizon by releasing some special edition models capitalizing on the company’s  heritage. The Mirrorman puts the Midas touch on an iconic silhouette, this limited edition model dubbed the Mirrorman is actually made in Japan. Available now at exclusive retailers for around $225 USD.
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The Puma Ocean Racing Team is in full swing in the around the world Volvo Ocean Race 2008-2009. The Puma team is competing against 7 other teams circumnavigating the globe  covering 37,000 nautical miles.  The Puma team does have an edge, they will be wearing specially engineered deck shoes specific for hard core sailing, plus […]

Reebok  continues collaborating on artist for special editions of some of their iconic shoes. The latest is from designer Kanae on these Pump Omnis. The collection is available now at Flauge for $220 limited to 350 pairs worldwide.

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As we know Nike’s place in the history of the running shoe is deep; the brand was conceived on the premise of  creating the best performing running shoe. Since then the original running shoes have become fashion icons, this model the Sting originally released in 1976 was a combination of  two previous models the Pre-Montreal […]

 
Coleman Horn formerly of medium is making a splash in the luxury sneaker market with him premium label The Vael Project. The latest collection includes the Borg Model in new colorways incorporating premium leathers throughout with the use of Vibram soles which ensuring maximum flexibility, durability and comfort. The collection is available at Atrium NYC […]

Iconic outdoor brand Timberland releases the Abington collection which is as stylish as they are rugged for the specialty footwear market. The collection includes boots and hybrids using genuine Horween leathers, selected for their exceptional quality and durability and Vibram soles for unsurpassed traction, ruggedness and performance. The collection retails between 100 and $180 […]

 
Earlier this year  Fragment Design stepped up to the plate to aid the victims of the sichuan Earthquake in China.  In the process Hiroshiwa Fujiwara delivered a masterpiece. The black on black premium leather sneaker was available in limited quantities in an auction to raise money and awareness for the victims and their families.  The […]

 
Asics beautifully combine patent leather & suede on this retro classic Pro Court Mid.  In addition to the  premium sued and Patent leather the shoe features an off white “vintage sole” sole  reminding us of this brands heritage. Available in 2 colorways which coincidentally match sneakerset perfectly, soon we will have a pair of  […]

Adidas Originals gives  us an interesting look into the world behind the iconic Adidas aZX. The film explores the aZX from the perspective of the designers who bring it all together -Jacques Chassaing & Markus Thaler… A must see for all those aspiring to be sneaker designers.

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