Air Jordan 4 Retro Laser

airjordanretro4lasercoverOne classic b-ball sneaker that I always like was the Nike Air Jordan 4’s.  The new Air Jordan 4 Retro Laser will drop this March 21st, 2015 Saturday.  Look for a price tag around $250.00USD.

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Adidas Originals x NIGO = Superstar

adidasoriginalsnigosuperstarIn the streetwear scene both critics and fans alike have been saying these past few years Adidias has take their Originals brand to new heights.  Now Adidas Originals collabs with BAPE founder NIGO.  This is his take on the Superstar kicks.

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Adidas Snowboarding presents NOMAD 3 Part Series

snowboardingSnowboarding aficionados will enjoy this cool 3-part series from Adidas Snowboarding team.  The 3-part series features snowboarders Jake Blauvelt, Eric Jackson, Kazu Kokubo, Helen Schettini, Keegan Valaika, Forest Bailey, and Louif Paradis.

http://vimeo.com/106535324

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New Balance C-Series for Walking and Cycling

cm600cIf you live in urban city like San Francisco and find yourself bicycling and walking, then this new line of New Balance sneakers does double-duty.  Created by New Balance’s Tokyo Design Studio, the C-Series will feature the CM600C for North America release, while the CT700C and 996C will be available in Asia and Europe.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XwEJaxEqrO4

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Adidas Originals x Rita Ora Superstar Kicks

adidasoriginalssuperstarAdidas Originals has collaborating with musician/designer Rita Ora for many years now and here’s her take on the iconic Adidas 1980s sneaker Superstar.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=itZnq1PS0cA

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Customize Your Own New Balance Sneakers

custom990Do you really want to feel special and have your very own one-of-a-kind sneaker?  For around $220 bucks you can with New Balance 990 v1 kicks.  You have your choice of materials, colors and basically 12 options to choice from to customize your NB 990’s.

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Adidas Originals x Undefeated x Maharishi

zx500If you’re a sneaker addict, the mega team-ups of team-ups is here.  Adidas Originals signs-up sneaker shop Undefeated and UK street brand Maharishi for this super limited edition kicks collection.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8EgKgExbV7w

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Adidas Originals x Mary Katrantzou

adidasoriginalmarykcoverIf you’re familiar with London-based fashion designer Mary Katrantzou’s resume of work, then you know she fits right in with this collaboration project with Adidas Originals.  Her signature is using a bright patterns and bold colors that standout from the crowd.  This colorful capsule collection not only features apparel, but sneakers as well.

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Adidas Originals x NIGO

adidasnigoadidasnigo00Adidas has been trying to spruce their Originals brand by signing the likes of Kanye, Pharrell and even Selena Gomez for the ladies.  Now comes the latest collab with iconic fashion designer and founder of BAPE – NIGO.  This Originals x Nigo collection will feature not just an apparel line, but also a line-up of cool sneakers.  This collection will drop October 24, 2014.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8__GDTEyXt4

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London Calling: House of Vans

houseofvanslondonLike the one in Brooklyn, New York, kicks-maker VANS will be opening a House of Vans in London on August 9th, 2014.  Not only will there be an in-door skate park, but a venue for musicians and artists alike.  So the next time you take the Tube in London, stop at Waterloo Station.

The 30,000 square feet palace will be hipster fresh.  Tunnel One will feature an art gallery; Tunnel Two will have the VansLab artist studios and a 100 person capacity screening room; Tunnel Three will hold a music stage for around 850 concert-goers and of course, a bar; Tunnel Four will hold the in-door skate park and restaurant/cafe; and Tunnel Five will hold another in-door skate park.

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For more information, go to:  House of Vans – London.

VANS x Star Wars x Funko Kicks

vansstarwars 00Here’s a way to sell some kicks!  Buy a shoe and get a cool limited edition Funko Star Wars figure.  When you buy a VANS Star Wars shoe on Journeys.com – you will get a random figure (no choice here!) – either Boba Fett or Darth Vader.

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Hamburger Sneakers by END. x Saucony

burgersneakersSneaker-heads and burger fans can rejoice with this yummy sneaker collab between UK’s END Hunting Co. and kick’s label Saucony.  The END. x Saucony Shadow 5000 “Burger” dropped this past weekend in the UK.

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Sneakers: The Complete Limited Edition Guide

sneakers 00Being a sneaker addict is like getting hooked on drugs.  I’ve been there, like cutting class just to wait in line for Jordan’s or showing off my Scottie Pipen’s on the playground (I did have a hyped pick-up game scoring lay-ups and 3’s – it must be the shoes).  Taking the MUNI all over the city chasing down the coolest kicks.  And this is before the Internet!  Now you can grab book about sneakers from U-Dox International – Sneakers:  The Complete Limited Editions Guide.

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The Nike ThinkTank that keeps Nike ahead of the fashion curve

nike htmWith the help of Michael Jordan during the 80s and 90s, Nike made leaps and bounds becoming not just a stylish sneaker company and sports apparel brand, but also a fashion leader.  Many competitors have fallen among the wayside, but Nike is still standing.  How does Nike still keep things fresh?  How do they keep from being boring and stale?  How do they keep setting trends and leading?  Well, Business of Fashion (BoF) takes an inside look at Nike’s in-house team HTM made up of Nike Chief Executive Mark Parker, Designer Tinker Hatfield and Cultural Consultant Hiroshi Fujiwara.

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Herschel Supply Co x New Balance

new balace x herschelIt’s “Back to School” time and if you’re searching for new backpacks to rock, well here’s a cool collaboration between the Herschel Supply Co and kick’s company New Balance.

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Go Back to School with Adidas x Run DMC

run dmcThe Adidas Unite Originals is back with a new collection this Fall/Winter 2013 with collaboration with iconic rap group Run DMC, DJ A-Trak and Adidas.  1,000 Limited Edition Superstar 80s sneakers kick-off this collection and an assortment of hoodies, sweatshirts and sweatpants will round out this collection.

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Puma Dance Dictionary

pumaPuma launches their Puma Fragrances with the Puma Dance Dictionary.

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Adidas Unite All Originals – Snoop Dogg & 2NE1

adidas unite all originals

Adidas has been rocking a solid PR campaign with “Unite All Originals” line-up of kicks and apparel wear.

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A couple of weeks back, Adidas sponsored a concert featuring rapper Snoop Dogg and Kpop power girl group 2NE1 who are known to rock Adidas Originals x Jeremy Scott sneakers and clothing.

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Minnetonka – Spring Awakening – 2013

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Minnetonka launches it’s Spring Summer 2013 line-up of shoe wear with moccasins, boots, lined boots, sandals, and slippers.  You can never get enough boots!

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Reebok Classics: Spring/Summer 2013 Lookbook

Reebok was founded in the UK but now it’s owned by competitor Adidas – who knew?  But lets move on by checking out Reebok Classics Spring/Summer 2013 Collection.  It’s all about Reebok’s classic kicks, so kick it!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ev2hzUDzVmU

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Space Commander Sneakers

This video is pimping French sneaker label Feiyue’s new line of kicks.  The stop-motion video was done by Julien Vray.

FILA x Nooka

NYC fashion design firm Nooka founded by artist/designer Matthew Waldman teams up with apparel brand FILA to bring a fresh mini-capsule shoe collection to the Chinese market.  Please FILA, bring these shoes here to the US market!  The orange sneaks would go well with my SF Giants gear!

For more info, go to:  Nooka x FILA.

 

 

Atmos x Bounty Hunter

I’m a big fan of graphic tees from Japan – here’s a collaboration between Atmos and Bounty Hunter.  There’s a couple of color combos to choose from.

MSRP:  Est. $81.00USD

I can’t afford a trip to Japan right now, so I guess I’m gonna go eBay apparel hunting!

For more details, check out:  Atmos Tokyo.

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No Subtitles, but if you understand Japanese, then catch this interview by Sneaker Resource with Hikaru from Bounty Hunter and Yuichi Sato from Atmos:

Women’s Nike Dunk SB High Heels

nikesbdunkheelsWomen no need to suffer on formal nights anymore! We can dance the night away in these Nike Dunks without the stinging blisters! We can now finally slow dance on the basketball courts if the need arises.

— Contributed by Karen Jang

Reebok X Marvel = Blast Sneakers

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Chamber may not be the most well-known character in the X-Men universe, but this Marvel Comics and Reebok limited edition sneaker collab looks awesome.  Available in Europe, these Reebok Blasts will retail around $146.00USD.

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