New Balance has just released the new and improved 990. An updated version of the original 990 that debuted 30 years ago in 1982. The 990 is an iconic style that is one of the longest running athletic shoe series in the industry. This upgraded version of the 990 weighs in at half an ounce [...]
Continue ReadingVans classic plimsolls always look good in canvas come springtime, but dip them in pastels and you’ve got a look that’ll stay with you even though “Easter’s already passed.” This new ‘Brushed Twill’ pack of Vans Authentics comes from the California collection, which means superior construction and laid back Cali style, both of which are readily apparent on [...]
Continue ReadingThe Basquait and Reebok partnership continues with yet another attention grabber. This time the New York artist got his hands on the Pump Omni Lite. Artwork a major theme once again as it is added to the leather paneling on the upper. Mixed with Grey mesh a fair amount of Black and Red are seen [...]
Continue ReadingThe newest Zoom KD IV shoe to be popping out will be KD’s version of the ‘Think Pink’ shoe. Nicknamed ‘Aunt Pearl’ after one of Durant’s aunt’s that battled cancer, the familiar shade of Pinkfire is featured on the shoe. The big addition is the addition of the ‘pearl’ look on both the tongue, medial [...]
Continue ReadingForget take your kid to work day — today is Take a Supermodel to Work Day. Watch what happens when Sports Illustrated swimsuit cover model and member of Skullcandy Supermodel Crew, Kate Upton, goes to work with NBA superstars, and members of the Skullcandy NBA Crew, Kevin Durant and James Harden of the Oklahoma City [...]
Continue Reading2012 marks the 77th anniversary of Yoshida & Co (the makers of Porter bags), and to celebrate, the heritage luggage and accessory label is going big — 400% big. They’ve enlisted the help of Japanese Karimoku craftsmen to handcraft a giant Medicom Bearbrick out of exotic Padauk wood. Naturally, the bears are being produced in [...]
Continue ReadingAnother new triple collaboration has popped up into the picture and surprised us. Here we see the team from Vans working with Silas and London retailer Slam City Skates on a special version of the classic Era. A smooth look, suede replaces the usual spots of canvas around the foot and heel. The attention grabber [...]
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