We don’t consider ourselves sneakerheads by any stretch of the imagination, but we have been known to indulge in a few extra unnecessary pairs of kicks simply because they looked good. If you think about it, it’s pretty easy to rationalize the expenditure because we don’t dabble in comic books and action figures anymore. The point though is the fact that we didn’t spend the better part of our adult lives amassing our collection just to leave... 

These pink-soled shoes could be out of this world. Jil Sander’s bright Memphis 999 shoes are pictured here in black and vivid pink, admittedly not everyone’s go-to colorway, but still a pick that isn’t without merit. Think pop art, avant garde, fresh designers, street art, London, funky suits, and conversation-worthy hats, and your mind will start whirling with styling options. The Jil Sander’s Memphis 999 shoe is a sight to behold, with... 

Kazuki Kuraishi, CLOT Inc. and adidas Originals have introduced another variation of the Superstar 80s. Contrasting their previous effort and a call to adidas Originals’ tennis trainers from the past, this pair features a white open-hole mesh upper, with gold and money green detailing. Additional details include KZKLOT co-branding on the tongue alongside the Trefoil and Kazuki’s ObyO branding in embossed gold foil. Gold is also used for outline... 

The latest installment in the long running collaborative series between British footwear legends Clarks and Japanese sneaker experts Atmos sees the Weaver Boot reworked in Harris Tweed. Having worked with American heritage brand Pendleton last season, it is the turn of Scotland’s Harris Tweed to be the basis for this premium reworking of one of Clark’s most popular styles. End has this exclusive shoe out now. source  Read More →

Yeah yeah, so Nike SB hasn’t really been able to keep up the steam that they had earlier in the 2000′s, but they still manage to pull off that one shoe every year that people just go nuts over. Last year it was the Gucci RESN Dunk Hi, and this year it’s looking like the Statue of Liberty Dunk Hi. Honestly at first glance, the color and texture of these are absolutely dope to me, but it’s what happens when you wear them... 

Headquartered in Los Angeles, Vlado Footwear is the brainchild of Jill Kim, a 40-something year old South Korean single mother. Kim started the company to fill the void for sneakers with fashion forward, trendsetting styling in the urban footwear industry. Since its establishment in 2005, Vlado Footwear has grown tremendously. 24 different model’s are now offered under the brand name, most of which are available in several color options. Shown... 

We’ve seen homemade speakers crafted from all sorts of unusual objects, but these new sneaker speakers built for a design competition by professional sneaker customizer Nashmoney might just be the new king in town. As you can see, they started out as a regular pair of Nike Air Force 1s, and all of the speaker components are built right into the sneakers, including the amplifier and the controls. Of course, they’re also one of a kind,... 

Tsubo footwear understands the critical importance of a good fitting shoe and quality craftsmanship, they’ve honed their skills as designers and craftsmen to create, The Wexler. The revolutionary shoe is built on a sports platform, yet honors the construction of a traditional oxford, fusing their beliefs in form and function with art and craft. The true beauty of The Wexler is not only seen but felt. The premium ergonomic dual-density polyurethane... 

Of course Nike does not leave out the Holiday of love this year. Usually we see a simple red version of one of their sneakers and compared to that the Swoosh brand got creative for 2011. The Nike Valentine’s Day 2011 Pack consists of a Dunk Hi and an Air Force 1, both featuring nice all-over patterns. It looks like they are embroidered and not printed, which we cannot confirm, but would certainly appreciate. Both sneakers also feature a tongue... 

This new Nike Dunk is part of the French Football Federation pack and features a raw denim upper with a tri-colored heel tab. The new dunk features a zoom insole, a leather heel, swoosh detailing and on the French tri-colored tab theirs a small button on the heel. The new “French Football Federation” dunk is out now at The Glade and the FIRMAMENT store in Berlin. source  Read More →