The Air Jordan XI is among the top three or five favorite sneaker designs of many, possibly MOST, sneakerheads. So it should come to us as no surprise that different people try to put their own favorite touches on some of their favorite silhouettes. For example, in early March we saw a customized carbon
Nike Sportswear’s Blazer Mid SB is back again in 3 new colourways. A White Leather version with green accents, sits alongside a Blue Suede and a Green Suede with Yellow accents. Available now at Nike Sportswear stockists. via SLAMXHYPE.
Vans’ OTW designer line of footwear maintains momentum with the latest rendition of the Alomar. The high-top sneaker is introduced in a cluster of premium materials and finishes that include full grain leather, wool and oiled pig suede uppers. The Alomar comes in a quartet of solid colorways and can be
When the Nike Hachi was first introduced to the sneaker world we were treated to two extremely vibrant colorways. And although they were yet another successful quickstrike release for Nike Sportswear, this follow up release of the Nike Hachi takes the subtle approach with an all black construction. Black suede is seen
Visvim’s Virgil boot gets a Kangaroo Hide Leather update this week in Brown. The Virgil KNGR-Folk boot is available in Brown and features a natural cork footbed and a custom Vibram outer sole. The Virgil is a must have for everyone and this is one of the best examples yet. via SLAMXHYPE.
Here is the first look at a high top sneaker that will be part of the Wings + Horns Fall/Winter 2011 Collection. Featuring a suede upper with a leather toe box and simple white crepe sole, the small detailing like the side zip and raw leather laces completes a great design. Thanks to Roden Grey for the info.
Converse and Undefeated look to have teamed up to great effect once again, by going down a similar theme of the Poorman Weapon theme. This time round, taking the Chuck Taylor All Star as the canvas, the two have maintained the original shape although applying a navy ballistic nylon to the upper makes the world of difference. Completing the
Leather Soul have approached this Tricker’s Stow with a subtle rendition, by applying this deep shade of grey. A color not used to often “grey seems to be quite dreary, however, matched with an antique edgetrim and brass eyelets, we feel as though this grey boot is pretty fun”. via SLAMXHYPE.
Brooklyn based label Outlier have again broken boundaries to create another innovative design with the purpose of functionality for riding while maintaining refined styling. The first piece of footwear come three years after the label was founded, and highlight the attention to fabrics and construction that co-founders Abe
Supra‘s introduction of the first Skytop in 2007 helped to divert attention from technical specification and instead to functionality. Those very notions have since replicated beyond skateboarding sneakers and into footwear designs for other sports. Now, 4 years later, skater Chad Muska hopes to inaugurate a new design
