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Sneaker News:February 27, 2009

admin — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 19:03:48 +0000

Not only are these Vans awesome, they’re also eco-friendly. [Ripe]

It’s warming up outside. Enter solid deck shoes. [Marcus Troy]

Visvim is back for Spring/Summer dropping a bunch of colorways that will be tough to find in the U.S. [Hypebeast]

If you’re into perforated kicks, these BePositive Chukkas are right up your alley. [High Snobiety]

Nice Kicks is giving away a pair of the ½ Cent. Enter now! [Nice Kicks]

Sneaker News: February 26th, 2009

admin — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 17:16:16 +0000

Jeremy Scott on what it means to be an Original, for adidas.

Nike is bringing back the Presto, which means a comfortable Summer is in the works. Check for them in April. [Atmos]

Y-3 plays the name game and pulls the “What’s the wierdest thing we can call it?” Card. Yojhi delivers with the Hejarklack Low. [High Snobiety]

Nike is bringing back the Air Pegasus ‘89. Nice, in pink! [Complex]

Buy It: adidas SLVR 111

admin — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 20:37:24 +0000

adidas SLVR 111

The adidas SLVR line keeps it classy, and keeps it going. According to the brand, the 111 is designed for “the modern nomad,” but we just think it’s cool. Oh, and the upper is stitched right to the outsole, meaning that this thing is more eco-aware than some of the hippy hop shoes in your closet.

Buy them HERE for $165, check the jump for detail shots of both colorways.

adidas SLVR 111

Sneaker News: February 25, 2009

admin — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 17:27:16 +0000

Vans hits the decks early with these Spring 2009 Vault Chukka Del Barco. Four colorways, one better than the next. [Marcus Troy]

The Hundreds are doing a Chuck Taylor low takeoff called “The Valenzuela Low”. More checks. [Hypebeast]

Bodega has been quiet lately. Is collaborating with Rockport the move? You decide. [High Snobiety]

Check out PJ Ladd’s new DC Shoes. Simple, black and highly skate- able. [Kicks On Fire]

If you’re looking for a new wallpaper and love Penny Hardaway, check these out. [Nice Kicks]

SSUR x DC shoes Moscow Release Party

admin — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 18:27:10 +0000

Last Thursday night (Feb. 19th) Russlan Karablin, known to the sneaker/streetwear world as “SSUR“, made his way to Moscow to release the SSUR III series: a Water Resistant version in a hunting colorway and a uber-ballistic nylon make up done with a variety of camos from around the world.

Selected invitees, media and VIPs attended the launch at a place called KixBox store, and a private after party at club Gasgolder, complete with topless models and all kinds of Russian debauchery. We just got our hands on photos (took a while to get back from Russia) Check the jump for the kicks and boobs.

SSUR x DC shoes Moscow Release Party

Kanye West’s New Balance Mystery Solved

admin — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 17:57:19 +0000

Thanks to SOLEblvd reader “a”, we now know what New Balance 998s Kanye West has been wearing in London during fashion week. The sneaker in question is actually a 997.5, not a 998 and stems from collaboration between New Balance and high-fashion Japan based store United Arrows.

U.S distribution was minimal for these, but if you can’t live without them, the sneakers are available HERE for about $183. Detailed flicks below.

New Balance 997.5 x United Arrows

New Balance 997.5 x United Arrows

New Balance 997.5 x United Arrows

Sneaker News: February 24th, 2009

admin — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 15:58:37 +0000

The Huarache Light Bursts are sick. Check the latest colorway to leak, grey/grey, going in on Jordan. [Kicks on Fire]

BBC/Ice Cream makes a desireable sneaker! Pretty sick “Space Pattern” take on a Chuck. [Standard ATL]

White/white pebble leather Nike Blazer. [Sneaker Files]

The new Sneaker Freaker Magazine has a feature on Nike ACG. The Sneaker Freaker website has it for free if you don’t have the cash/access. [Sneaker Freaker]

More adidas Consortium stuff. Cool, I guess. [Hypebeast]

Pucci fell off as a fashion label, but just got themselves a new in-house rockstar. Matthew Williamson is stepping up and teaming in with Nike. Success? Eh? [Vault Harlem]

Buy This Now: Vans x Crooks & Castles Fremont

admin — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 15:01:58 +0000

Crooks & Castles x Vans Fremont

While hipsters will stick with Eras and Authentics, the hood will be all over this Crooks & Castles x Vans collabo that just became available. This Gucci-colored Fremont High marks the first mash-up between the Crooks and the veteran skate brand, and with the hype machine behind them expect them to sell out quickly. Be one of the first ones to score a pair for $85, by clicking HERE.

Nike Sportswear Terminator Low Basic ND

admin — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 20:47:19 +0000

Nike Sportswear Terminator Low Basic ND

Nike is going to take both the Blazer and the Terminator and stylishly force feed you until you think both of the shoes are cool. You know what? It’s working. We’ve seen multiple colorways of each on the ‘net in the past few weeks, and this simple black/white with a flash of Volt is gonna do the trick for us this Spring.

Look for these Nike Sportswear Terminator Low Basic ND low top bangers on April 1st at Nike retailers as well as the brand’s flagship go to, 21 Mercer in NYC. A $70 price tag makes these a spring-able cop for pretty much everyone, so happy hunting. Hit the jump for detail images.

Nike Sportswear Terminator Low Basic ND