• Taka Hayashi is doing a Native American/Military/Italian footwear inspired collection with Vans for early Fall. These suede moc-esque joints look cool and comfy. [Hypebeast]

• If you want to hear the thoughts of the man behind the Melo’s check out this interview with the Footwear Design Director of Jordan Brand D’Wayne Edwards. [Nice Kicks]

• St. Alfred is planning to release a special “Obama Inauguration” Air Force One, that Barack will wear on lazy Sundays in the White House. [High Snobiety]

• Hey Mr. Me Too, Pharrell doesn’t even have these deep red Era’s yet. Check for them to hit in a few weeks. [Complex]

• Triumvir gives dunk designing a shot. Pass or Fail? You decide. [Kix-Files]

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