Less than a week after hearing the Red Hot Chili Peppers are headlining Coachella, we get word that Van is releasing the SK8-Hi Chili Pepper colorway. The Vans SK8-Hi model just happens to be the quintessential shoe I would associate with the Chili Peppers. Donning a red leather upper with black Vans branding set off [...]
The Nike Air Pegasus is one of the freshest runners in the game. Unfortunately, it didn’t really make as loud of noise as the were expected to during their last re-release. Hopefully, the Nike Air Pegasus ’89 “Team Red” will make up for that. Featuring a suede and mesh upper sporting team red throughout, pair nicely [...]
The Nike Air Max 95 has received a Dynamic Flywire makeover for 2013. The classic Nike runner features the popular Dynamic Flywire lacing system, which helps improve the comfort and performance of the shoe. (I guess Nike Sportswear does have to make shoes for performance not just for sneaker fanatics to droll over). Nevertheless, a fresh [...]
New Balance is definitely known for more earthy tones applied to their sneakers.With the New Balance 574 “Windbreaker” we see NB offer up a Miami Dolphin color scheme. The classic run wears the colors well too. A grey nylon upper provides the perfect base color for the turquoise and orange accents added throughout to shine. [...]
The Super Bowl is just a day away, and at this point the San Francisco 49ers have made their way into talks of being the best in the league. Now I know you Niner fans are dumb hype about your red and gold boys getting ready to bring home the hardwear. Leave it to Nike [...]
Nike is going hard with the Lunar models. We have seen the Lunar Force 1 Low, now we get a taste of the Lunar Force 1 High. The hybrid Nike Basketball silhouette is featured in a blue upper, with red accents added to the Swoosh branding outline and outsole. The Grey speckled midsole offers up [...]
2013 marks the 40th Anniversary of the Nike Blazer, as well as the Year of the Snake. We are well aware of the latter with all of the YOTS models that have dropped. The Nike Blazer Mid- Snake Pack is made up of two different colorways. Both feature leather uppers, snakeskin branding and a white vulcanized [...]
Nike Sportswear is set to release basketball classic, the Nike Air Force 1 High. The new wolf grey and hyper red colorway has the simplistic makeup that has made the AF1′s so popular. Featuring a premium leather wolf grey upper paired nicely with hyper red accents added to the Swoosh branding, outsole and Nike Air [...]
Reebok mentioned last year that they were going back to the drawing board, and would be executing some amazing releases. The Reebok Omni Lite Pump HLS “Blueberry” is one of the many models we have seen lately that are a testament to Reebok’s rebranding execution. The Reebok Omni Lite silhouette features a tonal blueberry upper, with [...]
The Nike Air Max 90 is one of the most popular runners ever, when a new colorway drops it definitely gets some heads turning. Welcome the Nike Air Max 90 Essential strata grey-gym red to the game. Featuring a strata grey upper, with black and gym red accents added throughout. Pick up the new Air Max [...]
Interview with RDQLUS, creator of Connoshoer
At this year’s MAGIC trade show in Las Vegas I had the privilege to finally meet and talk to Steve Gordon also known as “RDQLUS”. I have followed RDQLUS’ work with the famed OSD cast and his own top of the line brand. I was delighted to hear that one of his biggest projects [...]
Interview: Reebok Designer Jeremy Sallee
This last week, we spent some time in Las Vegas for the MAGIC/Project Trade Show. One of the highlights was the media event held by Reebok Classics that brought out some of the creative influencers that are helping bring the brand back to its previous glory from the Nineties, which include Swizz Beatz, Dominique Wilkins, [...]
Behind the Kicks: Ms. Solemate
This week I had the pleasure to chat it up with Ms. Solemate. Hailing from the fresh windy city of the Chi, Ms. Solemate has been in the sneaker community for quite some time. A very genuine and articulate female that lives and breathes this culture. She has an extensive collection of fresh kicks and [...]
Nike Launches the “Air Max Hunt” in San Francisco and New York
Nike gears up for Summer with a campaign involving some reinterpreted Engineered Mesh Air Max styles as part of its limited-edition Sunset pack. To add to the excitement and set fans on a literal run for their dollars, Nike will be introducing them as part of an event, no doubt inspired by the success of their previous [...]
Watch as Chaz Ortiz, Dave Willis and Brandon Westgate visit the world famous Yankee Stadium in epic fashion.
Following from the unveil of his single “New Slaves” and a performance on season ending Saturday Night Live, along with the sighting of all red Yeezy 2′s, Kanye West now shares the official artwork for his forthcoming album entitled Yeezus. Look for more information on this as it approaches it’s release on June 18.
