Footwear lines such as Nike have been trying to combine sneakers with boots for quite some time now. Noone has accomplished this task with the seamless elegance of the Adidas SLVR WINTERBOOT. The sole is that of a sneaker while the upper has a rugged boot silhouette. Where not sure if a white sole is the most practical choice for facing winter weather, but the contrast surely catches the eye.
A Bathing Ape's has decided to tone down their usual over branding with their Fall/Winter line. This sheepskin leather jacket is simple and to the point. Its simplicity allows it to compliment a diverse array of looks from dressy to street. The fur lining will also have you well equipped for the elements.
"The epitome of American muscle is possibly the new 2011 Ford Shelby GT500 Super Snake which packs 800 horse power under the hood. Thanks to the Shelby/Ford Racing supercharger, Borla exhaust system and other performance modifications, this vehicle can be a collector’s dream. Only 1000 vehicles will be made with the choice of black or white Super Snake racing stripes. On top of that the car is equipped with Shelby/Baer brakes with 6 piston calipers, anthracite wheels and extra side scoops. The special edition is set at $30,245 and that does not include the original cost of the car."
These new sneakers from Guiliano Fujiwara's 2010 Fall/Winter 2010 are a perfect example of pushing the envelope These futuristic high tops feature a high tongue and double ankle strap.
Reebok joined forces with artist Jean-Michel Basquiat to deliver the Court Victory Pump and the Top Down. The design of these shoes is inspired by Basquiat's famous pieces "Discography (One)" and "Trumpet". These are almost too iconic to even wear.
Terry Kennedy's TK Society line is one of the most impressive silhouettes that Supra has to offer. The Supra TK Society “Raising Sun” Quick Strike Limited Edition pays tribute to Japan's mythological origin as the "Land of the Raising Sun." What really makes these shoes pop is the combination of white distressed leather and red canvas. There are available in limited quantities in select retailers across the nation.
Mixed martial arts fighter Caol Uno's brand ONEHUNDRED ATHLETIC teamed up with Casio G-Shock for a remake of the popular "Jason" line. One of the most notable changes made would be the addition of silver lining that provides a stunning contrast to the matt black colorway.
Givenchy is beginning to show promise in the realm of sneaker design. These Podium Ankle High Sneakers are the manifestation of perfection. The upper is made of premium leathers that compliment the rubber sole.
G-Shock is kicking off their Urban Shock Artist Program with DEMS333, ROID, and SKORE183 as its featured artists. This visual gives you some insight on the campaign. It is really good to see a brand give back to the community that helped them thrive.
Supra offers us an impressive line up for their Skytop II 2010 release. This is a continuation of the popular TK Society Skytop II that was released last year. Eye catching color ways and an acute attention to details is what makes the Supra Skytop II a brand that we believe will stick around for a while. The decrease in the price tag make these even more desirable.
"G-Shock Poland unveil their first collaborative release, done with Polish streetwear brand TURBOKOLOR. Headed up by well known Polish artist Swanski, the DW-6900 watch features a spray paint texture and comes in a special paint can package. Scheduled for a release at the end of October."
Nike releases another iteration of their famed Air Max line with the Air Max "Crepe" Dark Cinder. The upper is made of canvas and leather and feature a pony hair swoosh. You can look for these to be droppin holiday season 2010.
Microsoft just released images of their new Windows 7 smart phone. Microsoft has been struggling in the smart phone field due to many consumers' disdain towards the unstable operating system. Microsoft has set out to do away with their bad reputation with the Windows Phone 7. The verdict is still out in terms of what sets this phone apart from the many "iPhone clones" out there. Improvements to the operating system and user interface should help Microsoft get out of the corner they have painted themselves into with previous models. These will be available in Europe in October and should be available stateside by the holiday season.
Even though these shows are older than most of us, they still hold some sentimental value in the hearts of sneakers heads all over the world. Im sure many people fantasized about rocking the shoes Marty McFly had on in the Back II the Future film. Now that dream may become a reality for the winner of the auction put on by Profiles in History. Whoever is willing to fork over the $15,000 needed to win these antiquities wil surely have a truely rare piece to add to their collection. I always thought that Nike should commercially release these shoes. In today's market these could cause a world wide frenzy that we haven't seen since the release of the Air Yeezy's.
French fashion house Bleu de Paname and American sneaker comany PF Flyers got together to bring us the Rambler; a Chuck Taylor inspired silhouette made of denim and moleskin. This particular model will be available in both Hi and low cuts.
Nike really went back in the archives and pulled out a classic with this Air Pegasus 89. The colors fall together seamlessly while providing just the right amount of contrast. These should be dropping around November 2010 but you can pre-order them here.