KIKS GIRL by KIKS TYO ft. Mai Nishida, Aya Kiguchi, Sayuki Matsumoto and Yua Saito
KIKS TYO is making their return to sexy girls and sneakers with KIKS GIRL. Four new models are making their debut namely Mai Nishida, Aya Kiguchi, Sayuki Matsumoto and Yua Saito. The video will available next year and will be available in DVD format at KIKS TYO.
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Nike Manny Pacquiao 2011 Summer Footwear Collection
With Manny Pacquiao’s upcoming fight coming up we pay tribute in the form of Nike shoes. Created for the an athlete that is versatile in a number of sports. Featured models include the Nike Zoom Huarache Trainer Low and Nike Trainer 1.3 Max, along with special Ring Boot for the fighter to wear in the ring.
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Nike SB Dunk High – Cheech & Chong
This April “the powers that be” in Nike is releasing another Dunk High SB inspired by the weed smoking icons Cheech and Chong designed by Bratrud. The Dunks are primarily white, the white broken with red stripes on the right of the shoe and the bandanna print on the left a reference to the bandanna worn by the comedians in their movies. There is also a small pouch behind the tongue to probably hide any contraband that you might have. The shoes also comes with alternative green laces.
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Nike Air Max 90 Studio iD @ 21 Mercer
Nike Air Max 90 fans pay attention! Nike has revealed some new options for their studio iD customising experience at 21 Mercer. New colours, leather and other textile materials are now available. Literally its now possible to have different colour AM90 for the each day of the month. Check out the pictures on what is possible to do with the AM90s. Visit the 21M website.
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Shrine Sneaker Rack
We sneaker freaks always wished that we can display our sneaker collection. Designer Fernando A Robert took a simple concept and made the Shrine Sneaker Rack. They are made from light weight stainless steel and it’s constructed as a wall mounted display. It’s is ideal in the house or shop. If you want this ingenious display contraption, they are only sold directly from the Shirne Sneaker Rack online.
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New Era x VANS x XLARGE 20th Anniversary Speckled 59FIFTY Fitted Cap + Speckled Era
XLARGE – the original label with a gorilla made famous by the Beastie Boys is offering a limited edition Vans collaboration to celebrate its 20th anniversary. Ladies and Gentlemen, the New Era 59Fifty Fitted Cap and Vans Era Speckled Set from XLarge. It has a wild speckle paint scheme in yellows, blues, pinks and purples. It’s roots was from Los Angeles so hence the connection with the Los Angeles Dodgers cap.
Source: Freshnessmag
Supreme x Vans Chukka ’95
A few more pieces from collaboration between Supreme and Vans. The Chukka model is once again used to create a limited edition sneaker. Made of canvas except for the leather heel guard, each shoe will be release in solid colours with a black and white checkerboard design tab on the heel and in the inner sole. It’s abit on the expensive side but as with all Supreme products it cost 4 times more than the regular vans but this collab shoes actually have better quality than the regular models. The shoes are going to be released in May.
Source: Freshnessmag
Feiyue coming soon!!!
Feiyue is coming to Australia! Stay tuned for more info on the official launch/release of this new sneaker in the Australian market.
Excerpt from the Feiyue “Bible”:
Feiyue is a French company whose head office is located in Paris. Originally from Asia, for 4 years Feiyue has been creating sneakers under the Feiyue brand, distributing them in France and 20 countries around the world. France is currently Feiyue’s main market and its secondary markets are Europe, Asia and the United States. The philosophy of the brand is to explore new territories and create new products that are in harmony with its values, with a strong commitment to being accessible to all.
Feiyue literally means “Flying Forward” Today, the name is the only remaining link between the brand and its Asian origins, since everything is now done in Paris. Full of meaning and difficult to pronounce or understand, it shows that the brand does not deny its roots, even though it is naturally moving away from them.
Click image above to download Andre Feiyue Press Release
Facebook and Twitter Adidas concept shoes by Gerry Mckay
Glasgow based designer Gerry Mckay drafted this concept designs for a Facebook and Twitter Adidas sneakers. Remember this shoes are just concepts and not available for sale. Gerry was interested in how an Adidas Superstars would look if they were released in limited edition Facebook and Twitter colourways.
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ALREADYtv: Quality Produce – Primitive
ALREADYtv interviews one of Primitive‘s founding members Paul Rodriguez aka P-Rod. P-Rod give us an in-depth look into sneaker and streetwear store Primitive and the evolution of the Primitive brand itself.
Nike Air Max 1 ‘Athletics West’
Nike started the Athletics West program back in 1977 for up-and-coming Olympic athletes. To commemorate this group of pioneers, Nike is releasing the Air Max 1 exclusive to Footlocker stores, it shows the Athletics West logo on the tongue, heel and innersole.
Available at selected Footlocker stores from September 15, 2010.
Pictures courtesy of Footlocker Australia
Asics x Culture Shoq Gel Lyte III x Amee Enger
Here is a preview of the upcoming collaboration between Culture Shoq and Asics of the popular Gel Lyte III. The runners now have a white, black and purple colourway. What makes this feature stand out is the photoshoot – the model Amee Enger wearing the Gel Lyte III. Sneakers + beautiful model = hotness!!! Oh by the way according to Ronnie Fieg she’s half Filipino and half Norweigian.
Click picture above to see the behind the scenes footage of the photoshoot with Amee Enger.
Courtesy of Hypebeast.com, Karmaloop, and Ronnie Fieg
Air Force 1: Anatomy of an Urban Legend
The Air Force 1 is Nike’s best seller and most popular all-time shoe. Today its still the most iconic, sought after, and timeless designed sneaker on the planet. This is a preview of the upcoming documentary about the phenomenon that is Air Force 1 a cultural icon.
Celebrities: Kanye West wearing Air Jordan VI Retro Black-Infra Red
The paparazzi caught this picture of Kanye West at JFK International in New York. You can see Kanye donning the resently released Air Jordan VI Retro in Black/Infra Red colourway.
Celebrities: Mark Wahlberg with Air Jordan Spiz’ike
Mark Wahlberg aka Marky Mark has always been cool since the days when he was still rapping. As you can see he’s still rocking the Air Jordan Spiz’ike in cool grey colourway with his son in tow.
Pictures courtesy of Freshnessmag.com
Crooks & Castle – Redfoot
Crooks & Castle‘s first footwear collection. This is Crooks’ first attempt in the shoe game. Not including their collaborations with other brands but this is their first time doing it on their own. The sneakers are simple, one colour, made in canvas, leather and suede. And of course a choice of high tops or low tops. A straight forward classic design that never ages or goes out of fashion. Take note of the RedFoot edition serial number around the heel of the shoes.
The Crooks & Castle Footwear is available now at its flagship store on Sunset Blvd. and selected retailers.
Pictures courtesy of Freshnessmag.com and Crooks & Castles
Ronnie Fieg x Asics Gel Lyte III Navy-Aqua
Ronnie Fieg showsoff the latest colourway of the Asics Gel Lyte III. The sneakers follows a simple theme with alot of navy blue and aqua shades. More details will be release very very soon. And of course what better compliments this sneakers – the beautiful model Joli Robinson. Sneaker + Model = HOTNESS!!!
Courtesy of freshness.mag and Ronnie Fieg's Blog
Sneaker Freaker Issue 18 Party Recap…
Sneaker Freaker the bi-annual Australian magazine that is dedicated to everything sneakers and it’s culture, recently launched their 18th issue at GLOBE HQ in Melbourne.
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More pictures can be found in Elmz Street Facebook page and Sneaker Freaker website.
Pictures courtesy of Elmz Street and Sneaker Freaker
Vans – The Donny Miller Slip-Up
This is a cool video from Vans.
Nike Sportswear x Mister Cartoon Presents True Colors USA Video
Click the picture to take you to the video.
Mister Cartoon, bred in the streets of East Los Angeles, the man recognised around the world for his artwork/graffiti, tattoos, involvement in the chicano gang culture and the low rider scene, was chosen by Nike to represent the USA for the TRUE COLORS ARTIST COLLABORATION.
The Nike True Colors project sees the coming together of 6 artists from all over the world: SO-ME from France, Nunca from Brazil, James Jarvis representing England and of course Mister Cartoon for the USA.
Filmed and edited by 13th Witness. Music provided by Diz Gibran and Moonshine. Courtesy of Nike Sportswear
Jeff Staple’s 50 Favourite Sneakers
Jeff Staple has always stimulated the way street culture functioned. From his design work with labels like Nike, Apple, Burton, and many more, there is only a few people that can influence things worldwide.
Jeff Staple been a sneaker collector since back in the days, before we all even got into the sneaker collecting game. Because of his influence in the graphic design community and his experience he definitely knows what makes a sneaker noteworthy – working with Marc Ecko’s Complex Magazine – this is what he’s come out with.
Also check out his website: www.stapledesign.com
Courtesy of Complex Magazine
Vans Reissues
Vans has grown with the times, and many new sneakers styles have been devised and manufactured over the years. However, the original classic designs like the SK8 HI, ERA and HALF CAB are still the favourite by the sneaker freaks. So naturally Vans has started to bring back to life this old models and unleashing them in their original colours.
Courtesy of GETTRY
The Hundreds – Summer 2010 Sneaker Preview
The Hundreds will release their Summer (US) 2010 footwear collection this week. They will be available at The Hundreds stores in LA and SF. There are a number styles to be released such us; Johnson Mid, Johnson Low, and Valenzuela Low. Each of the styles has three new colours that is bright and cheery. The sneakers are playful mix of colours, different shoe lace combinations, different patterns, pin stripes and speckles are used to make the sneakers stand out from the norm. This bright new colourfull sneakers are just perfect for the coming US summer and maybe winter for us here in Australia.
