Nike‘s latest Air Max 90 is inspired by the World Expo, which is currently being held in Shanghai, China from May 1st to October 31st. Taking design cues from Shanghai’s China Pavilion, this Red/White-Black colorway features a red leather/mesh upper with a white structure-like design printed on the mudguard and ankle collar. A white midsole/black [...]
After we last saw this special sneak way back in January here, we finally see the whole project come to life. Working to create this unique Shibuya comes a shoe that has the usage for bike riders with fatlace’s golden touch. Black, White and Electric Blue are the colors that work on this initial shoe. [...]
The L.A. Lakers had a rougher going in the first round in the Playoffs but the second round sweep of the Utah Jazz showed the defending champions mean business. Tomorrow you can pick up a pair of Air Jordan VI (6) that are a direct reminder of the Lakers. Translucent Blue outsole is mixed into [...]
The Torch material is Nike’s newest material and they are making sure that the world knows it. Here we see the material added to the Air Max 90 Current. With the Current model being a hybrid in itself it’s no surprise to see the newest material added here. We see it used primarily on the [...]
Pro-Keds drops some new looks into their Royal Plus and Royal Leather styles for this summer. Reviving a 1970s classic, the Royal Leather is arguably the more vintage of the bunch with a full-leather upper. The Royal Plus enjoys some contemporary material updates thanks to a ballistic leather upper. Available now at select Pro-Keds dealers. [...]
Now we have nearly seen anything, the classic Converse All Star is getting the clear treatment. The shoe keeps its same shape and make though. Rubber sole and rubber toecap are still used and seen here. A single line of Red and Blue are added onto the sole. On the upper clear plastic is used [...]
Chambray has been used on quite a number of shoes lately and here we see it on the classic Champion sneakers by Keds, which are now available in two different chambray options of flint grey and navy. Compared to the solid canvas and jersey versions, the random white threads of the chambray add texture to [...]
Mystery Skateboards takes their broken heart icon and gives it a little more flair. This New Era is composed of a Black, White and Grey plaid pattern paired with Mystery’s Heart logo on the front in White. Get the Heart Plaid 59Fifty fitted cap now at store.blackboxdist.com. via StrictlyFitteds
Here we see the first part of Nike SB‘s new Icon x Icon series. The first part of the pack is from longtime Nike SB rider, Brian Anderson. Here we see the Blazer Mid being used but with some modifying. The sole is not vulcanized but uses a cupsole and the height of the ankle [...]
LOVE is on the mind’s of the folks at Converse. Yesterday we showed you some of the Red/White/Blue versions of the Robert Indiana and Chuck Taylor High. Now we see some more basic Black and White edition. The first is nearly all White with the “LOVE” graphic added in a miniaturized version onto the midsole. [...]
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 [...]
Karimoku x Medicom Toy Walnut Wooden 1000% Bearbrick
Medicom Toy is getting ready for its Toy Exhibition 2013, which is usually the occasion for the revelation of many fantastic collaborations and special projects. Also they teamed up once again with Karimoku, the Japanese furniture maker, and produced a beautiful 1000% walnut wooden Bearbrick. Handcrafted in Japan, the craftsmanship involved in producing this special [...]
Daft Punk Commercial Lotus F1 Team
A new album out, Daft Punk is taking to the biggest stage of the world to promote. They have teamed up with the Lotus F1 Team for a special scheme for this weekend’s race in Monaco, enjoy.
Sneaker.St x Uncommon LeBron “What the MVP” iPhone Case
Perfect timing. LeBron James just won game 1 of this years Easter Conference Finals, just another accolade to his MVP year. To commemorate the years Sneaker.St and Uncommon team up once again for iPhone case nicknamed “What the MVP” inspired by the LeBron X MVP sneaker. “The idea of the design is that the left [...]
