These are niiiiiiiice. In a teamup with skate legend Steve Olson, the Vans Syndicate kids have created these hi and lo sneakers for their Fall ‘08 lineup. The snakeskin might be the best part. FINALLY, something that matches my underwear.
Vans Syndicate/Steve Olson
Here’s the prototype:
And here are the actual ones:
My 8-year-old-self is jumping for joy at the site of these. No word on a release date yet, but we’re guessing 2015 (duh).
Alright, this pic has been out for a few days now but what the hell, here you go if you haven’t caught it yet. Here’s what we know about the Air Yeezy: uber exclusive, may not ever get a release, aaaaand that’s about it. Come on people, what will it take to get a Wikipedia [...]
Hotrod has to be one of L.A.’s best-kept secrets. This place might not have the immediate name recognition of other streetwear shops but damn they have some cool stuff. Take a look at their online store or give them a call at 310.446.5527 if you hope to have any chance of landing these.
Kanye’s favorite Canadian DJ, A-Trak, has joined the ranks of LCD Soundsystem and Aesop Rock to create a mix for Nike’s Original Run campaign. The 45 minute mix, dubbed Running Man, will not only be the DJ’s first full-length production but will also provide his first official single with the release of “Say Whoa.” I guess you might [...]
We mentioned this collabo a while ago and it sounded like something that could either be Mount-Olympus-awesome or ear-rapingly bad. Thankfully it falls more into the Mount Olympus category. The track is called “My Drive Thru” and as previously mentioned it was commissioned as part of Converse’s centennial celebration.
Stream it at Stereogum. [...]
This past Sunday, Nike hosted an exclusive event to celebrate the inimitable Dunks. Festivities included the hip hop orchestra conducted by Double G, The Cool Kids and No Age. Along with the music there was a Celtic dunk tank, free BBQ, a slip and slide and, oh yeah, free Dunks for lucky party goers (like [...]
Before we say anything else, it would take a special man to pull of bright blue, zebra striped hi tops. We’ll leave it at that and also add that if you are that man, then today’s your lucky day.
Get more info at highsnobiety, you dandy you.
Though not an official Converse release these sneakers from Eley Kishimoto certainly follow the CT template. They say everyone owns a pair of these well, if so, these are the ones I might choose.
Buy here
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For those days when your shoes absolutely have to match your sunglasses. We give you this:
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Almost too pretty for words, the Swedish-born Tretorn T56 Poplins are reminiscent of classic canvas Spring Courts and maintain the same spirit of lightness and summer breezes. Scandanavians do design and these are as sleek, simple and permanently contemporary as Helvetica.
Like David Duchovny, we know the truth is out there and the latest unidentified footwear sighting has turned up a blue and gray version of the elusive, Air Yeezy. Officials refuse to comment on the existence of the shoe but we know the truth, dammit.
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As many people have noticed, Kanye’s been sporting some insane looking Nikes on tour (see above). Speculation has been rampant about these things but it appears that in a collaboration with Nike, the man has been sporting a colored version of the all black ones he rocked at the Grammy’s. Needless to say, [...]
Since this is the last year that the numbered Jordan’s will be available, we thought we’d post this for you. The newest Jordan commercial, debuting during the first round of the NBA playoffs gives us goosebumps like we’re twelve years old again. Enjoy.
The Adidas Left-Right Project in a nutshell: giant sneakers, New York, Los Angeles, graffiti aaaand SCENE!
