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If Muska’s like Jordan to Supra, then consider these his Cool Grey XI’s. This suede colorup just snuck in the back door at CCS, and is a nice change-up from the skittles colorups Supra’s been dropping as of late.
For $119 you can look like Lil Wayne, Pete Wentz and….(wait for it) Samantha Ronson. Don’t hate, she’s smashing Lilo. Get them HERE right now.
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This post was written by admin on January 23, 2009
Supra’s had enough with Terry Kennedy leaking backyard photos of his upcoming signature shoe, so they blessed the blogs this morning by posting a beauty shot of the upcoming skater’s first pro-model.
Kennedy took to his MySpace page for the past several months posting photos of himself in the sneaker, something that couldn’t have sit well with the powers that be at Supra. On several different occasions the skater-ternt-rapper was rocking Purple, Black, and Copper colorways of the strappy high-top. Hard dates for the first drop are sketchy, but expect to see the Purple suede colorway to release tentatively on April 1. Detailed shots of this metallic patent colorway below…
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This post was written by admin on January 19, 2009
Images of the Supra x Deathwish Suprano Hi and Diablo leaked today, sparking the Internet and getting everyone all hyped up about more Supras. But can you really go all in on a collab without knowing anything about it?
When the Melvins Nike SBs dropped, no one even knew that the Melvins were a band. Let us take you through the Deathwish brand so you can at least pretend to know what you’re doing when you wander into the skateshop. Hit the jump if you “have a Deathwish,” or if you want one at least.
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This post was written by admin on January 13, 2009
It’s rare we put a time-tested brand on blast, but there was no way we could grant Levis a pardon. Yesterday our friends at The Shoe Game beat us to the punch, by reporting on Levis ripping off Supra’s infamous Skytop silhouette. After the heads up, we hit our local Footaction in town to dig a little more. It appears that Supra isn’t the only footwear company getting straight jacked.
Vans (Authentic) and Converse (Chuck Taylor) also fell victim to the denim brand’s copy-and-paste tactics. They must have some balls huh? Well the process isn’t that simple. The way these rip-offs work, is that an outside company, (in this case GMI USA) approaches a proven brand like Levi’s and offers to produce footwear for them at cheaper cost it would take the established company to do it themselves. The company that’s actually doing the cutting and sewing is then allowed to stamp the product with the reputable brand’s name, making it more likely for the shoe to move units. Sounds like a flawless plan right? Not really.
As you can see sometimes the cheaper way doesn’t always work out, especially because the consumer who’s familiar with the Skytop, or the Vans Authentic, can’t be outsmarted. Levis doesn’t take a total L though, to those out-of-the-loop these Greco’s at a measley $65 are a great get (but in no way are we saying you should buy these). To see the whole collection of knock-offs and their “inspirations” hit the jump.
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This post was written by admin on January 6, 2009
The Puma Clyde “Jet Set” Chinese New Year sneakers look dope, but you’re going to have to translate that shit if you want to figure out where to cop. [Kenlu]
Oh wow. A Tribe Called Quest x Jordan. [Nicke Kicks]
Supra just announced Erik Ellington’s latest signature shoe with the brand, The Vega. It’s no Skytop, and he’s been seen rocking these before, but hey, maybe you want to try something new in the new year. [Supra]
DJ Clark Kent is at it again with a SMU for the All Star Game. Added feature: these puppies are coming with Starks Laces. That’s pretty sick. [Sneaker Files]
Reebok never knows when to stop, and this time around they’re taking Chinese New Year’s down with them for the count. Check the red, black, gold, and then forget about them. [Hypebeast.com]
House of Hoops is going to get those Joker/Spiderman ‘Chaos’ Kobe IVs in a week. [Footlocker]
Some dope dope dope Presto colorways set to drop in ‘09. Weird that a shoe from ‘01 is already on the retro block. [Kicks on Fire]
Oh, and since we’ve kind of been off for a while, here’s the stuff that dropped that you should go and get, just in case you happen to be flush with cash these days.
Buy these now:
Raf Simmons at Oki-Ni.
Martin Margiela at Aloha Rag.
Nylon Terminator Dunks at DQM.
Nike x Undercover x Fragment at Bobos (if you can understand the Japanese).
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This post was written by admin on January 5, 2009
Skittles kids (and Lil Wayne) loved the yellow and purple colorways of the Vaider, but if you’re looking to tone it down, check this black-on-white TUF edition of Supra’s mid-cut silhouette.
The “TUF” factor ensures improved durability, so you can rock these during brick winters and they won’t look like total beaters. Stunting in the slush? Cop them now HERE for $109.99.
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This post was written by admin on December 22, 2008
For anyone who stayed up all night to buy the Black Friday AF1s for $250, so sawwy. They come out AGAIN this saturday at Ubiq and other Tier Zero accounts for $150. Nike heads goin’ nuts, little cold 15 year olds, pissed. [Nicekicks]
Nike’s Playmakers II event went down last night. Check out the video and photos over at Hypebeast. Rich Money MAZE what up! The dunk/AF1/Kicks in the closet masta. [Hypebeast]
Supra takes wierdo pro skateboarder Jim Greco’s signature shoe into the metallic-dipped metal-izer. [Complex]
Lanvin just dropped its latest tennis sneakers at Aloha Rag for a reasonable $560. Ah, high fashion, you slay us with your high-priced humor. [Slam x Hype]
You can pre-book the new Claes from Hanon Shop, but to be honest, you can probably wait until Jan. 1 for them to drop stateside and save yourself a few buckaroos. [Hanon Shop]
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This post was written by admin on December 18, 2008
• Undefeated will release two New Balance H574J’s exclusively to its Japanese flagship locations. Dubbed the “Man vs. Wild Pack” the sneakers are a hybrid of a NB 574 and a H710 hiking boot. [Hypebeast]
• Note to Supra: If you don’t want upcoming sneakers leaked, don’t give Terry Kennedy his own signature shoe. The latest colorway unveiled is the trusty black/red. [Nice Kicks]
• Oh man, everyone’s going to go nuts when these Air Jordan I High Black/Infrared’s drop on January 31, 2009. [Sneaker News]
• DC Life Holiday is trying to get that Kobe number, but is playing more like Sam Bowie in his prime. Ugh. [High Snobiety]
• He makes hit records, but his sneaker design skills are kinda sub-par. For all you Stans out there, “The Way I Am” Jordan 2 that Eminem came up will release to airjordanflightclub members on 12/18/08. [Paul Rosenberg]
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This post was written by admin on December 15, 2008
• realmadHECTIC and mita get down with New Balance again on these bright MT580s that scream “ I can’t run fast, I just want you to look at me!”. [Hypebeast]
• Remember when Penny Hardaway was playing for the Heat? Better yet, remember Lil’ Penny? Check out this red/black/orange colorway of the Penny 2. [KicksOnFire]
• If it’s broke, don’t fix it. Supra continues to get that Gold Skytop money. [High Snobiety]
• If you want to get into the club with sneakers on, here are some options from Clae that will gain you 40/40 access. Leave the gun, take the kicks, Plaxico. [Nice Kicks]
• Eff the Gucci loafers, go with these Air Force II premiums, that should be hitting Nike Sportswear stores very soon. [Complex]
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This post was written by admin on December 5, 2008
• Nike is incorporating Flywire technology into the Cortez for Spring 2009. Check out some of the models that will drop off the back of the Sportswear truck. [High Snobiety]
• No one can debate that Converse nailed it with the Aero Jam. Take a look back at the sneakers that created “Grandma-ma”. [Nice Kicks]
• NYC-based streetwear label Orchard Street hooked up with Reebok for a capsule collection that drops Dec. 15. [Complex]
• Apparently Hiroshi plays tennis all-year round. Check out two new collabs from the fragment design house, including a tennis classic. [Hypebeast]
• Supra just can’t keep Terry Kennedy from leaking shots of his upcoming signature sneakers. Don’t hate, he’s excited and he just can’t hide it! [TheShoeGame]
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This post was written by admin on December 4, 2008
