One of the most divisive sneaker models the Reebok Insta Pump Fury is turning 20 this year. To celebrate the anniversary, Reebok has teamed up with Boston based Bodega for this limited run Reebok Insta Pump Fury. The collage-esque video above is a fun , fast-paced look at the inspirations for this sneaker. The Insta … Read more
Nike has been playing around with the Air Pegasus quite a bit a year, as 2013 marks the 30th anniversary of the runner. The 83/30 version of the sneaker uses more modern materials (see the PRM tape on the seams) and slightly updates the shape of the sneaker. There’s been a few dope colorways of the 83/30 already this year, but this may be the best yet. The shoe has already dropped (and sold out) at select retailers but you can find it on pre-order at Titolo. More photos after the jump.
Adidas has been cranking out the designer collaborations with the Yohji Yamamoto Superstar, the Rick Owens collaboration and the current season Raf Simons joints. For Spring/Summer 2014 more Adidas are on the way and they’re just as crazy as the FW13 ones. Some would say they’re ugly, but if you saw the SS14 Paris runway show , Raf found a way to make some of them work. Personally I can’t cosign many of these design but I do enjoy the boot and the Air Max 1/90 inspired sneakers. There’s something childish and pop-art about them, I have a feeling these will be something alot of Raf fans will regret sleeping on.
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These New Balance M998’s are part of an American Rebel pack. Made in the USA from buttery red suede, this is that rare sneaker which does an all red colorway justice. Red shoes to me always run the risk of looking a bit clown-ish, but these avoid that embarrassing territory. High quality construction and restrained color-blocking vault this model into the running for one of the best New Balance releases in 2013 thus far. This is gonna be one of those sneaker purchases that you’ll be glad you made years down the road.
You can get them online at Crooked Tongues.
WTAPS designer Tetsu Nishiyama shares his thought process on designing a sneaker collection with VANS Vault. Shot at Firmament Berlin the short clip offers a glimpse at the upcoming 6 model range featuring a Sk8-Hi, Chukka Boot and Classic Slip-On. The sneakers feature canvas and suede construction and come in subtle shades of navy, olive, black and brown. The WTAPS x … Read more
If you’re in the search for a warm-weather sneaker these Nike May Woven QS may fit the bill. This model first appeared last summer and quickly vanished off of store shelves. Finally Nike has brought it back with two new colorsways on-top of the original grey and navy colors. Look for these to launch in shops Saturday July 27th.
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LN-CC recently released this trio of Rick Owens sneakers featuring tan colored ponyhair and brushed black leather. The models include the familar high-top Geobasket trainer and two types of brushed leather Island Dunk shoes. Prices range from $1210USD to $1478. If you like ponyhair on sneakers, this is one of the better executions I’ve seen … Read more
It was announced last week that Rick Owens would be collaborating on a sneaker for the Spring/Summer 2014 season. Now the first image of the sneaker has been released. It’s quite a departure from what Adidas is normally known for and even more out there than the Y-3 sneaker designs. The branding is subtle , … Read more
Being that it’s summer I was in the market for a new mesh sneaker to rock. I wasn’t into Air Max 95s growing up but they’ve grown on me in recent years. This being my first pair of 95s, I found them incredibly comfortable and this colorway is one of the favorite iterations I’ve seen in this model. The gradient on these almost feels like a hand-painted custom as there’s no visible stitching between the grays (due to the hyperfuse construction). The finishing touch is the custom tag on the tongue and the striped pattern on the inside of the sneaker.
I was a bit late getting these, but they’re part of the Hometurf Pack and take cues from the colors of the London transportation system. Look out for more summer sneaker coverage on the site very soon.
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In a past life I was huge into sneakers. After selling off much of my collection, my interest in sneakers has really come back in the past year or so. Nike has of course been killing the game with models like the Flyknit but past their running line, there has been a steady stream of excellent retros as well. The Vandal has long been one of my favorite Nike silhouettes but the high-top is usually overshadowed by the better known Air Force One and Dunk models. I’m kind of a purist when it comes to Vandals and believe they ALWAYS look best in their OG nylon incarnations. Lucky for me Nike is dropping some great summer colorways of the Vandal High Supreme this July. I got my eye on the blue pair but feel free to comment on which colorway is your personal favorite.
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