Archive for July, 2009
Artist Gaby Zwaan- Tour De france Live Strong Piece
Check out what this artist Gaby Zwaan created during the Tour de France!
Raf Simons Sneaker
In an unlikely collaboration Raf Simons & Asics team up for this limited edition release. Simons vision puts an ultra futuristic spin on an otherwise classic sneaker which looks more like a prop in the next Tron movie. The sneaker features Day glo mesh and nylon uppers with neon detail and a detachable ankle sleeve [...]
PF Flyers Mercer Low Fall 09
The folks from PF Flyers are on a roll for Fall 09 we see yet another new model for release this time a lo top eloquently called the Mercer. Named after a street I lived on for 5 years in downtown Manhattan the shoe exemplifies the perfect city sneaker, day or night. They are available [...]
Atmos X Lacoste Cabestan Vulc Mid
Atmos & Lactose team up on what appears to be their most ambitious collaboration to date. The Lacoste Cabestan receives the atmos makeover, the sneaker feature terrycloth uppers in 3 electric color ways complete with eye-popping accents. These limited edition Lacostes will be available soon at exclusive Atmos retailers for around $150 USD.
Lanvin Velvet Hi
There are luxury brands and then there is Lanvin, who unexpectedly launched the rise of the ultra luxury sneaker some odd years ago. Lanvin never ceases to disappoint with their unique mix of materials and their already classic silhouette, like Mercedes you can always tell if its a Lanvin shoe even if you haven’t seen [...]
Williot Shoes Spring Summer 09
Spanish brand Williot has finally landed in the States. The brand famously reinvents the classic low top with simple styling , streamline design with a interesting mix of materials. The collection is now available at Alter in Brooklyn retailing for around $90- $100 USd.
Emerica Rip Slip Loafer
The boundaries between sk8 shoes, athletic sneakers, and luxury footwear are seamlessly drifting away. Emerica , traditionally a sk8 shoe brand is taking stab at creating some luxury pieces. The Rip Slip loafer is a penny loafer which claims to be the first of its kind that can actually handle the day to day thrashing [...]
Jason Jesse X Vans Sydicate “Notchback” Sk8 Hi
We have seen many collaborations this year, however it seems that Vans just keeps on topping the list with their unique relationships thus providing top quality releases. The latest to roll off the conveyer belt is this special edition SK8 hi designed by skater, artist, & bad ass Jason Jesse. The Sk8 hi features full [...]
Rhythm Footwear Scone F/W 09
Japanese brand, Rhythm Footwear has been on our radar for some time now, its only a matter of time till this brand hits Europe and the U.S . The new Fall collection is very strong, on model that stands out from the pack is the Scone (pictured above), this sneaker is constructed with a mix [...]
Adidas Originals by Originals, James Bond X David Bekham F/W 09
UNDFTD founder James Bond has a special collection lined up for his collaboration with Adidas for the Originals By Originals line for the F/W 09. So far no complaints about the collection, especially this model which take the defunct Official hi top silhouette and adds a bit of bounce. Being based in L.A Bond was [...]
Taka Hayashi X Vans Vault AKAT
Earlier this year we previewed Taka Hayashi’s current collaboration with Vans Vault to much fan fare. Already an instant classic and also a front runner for one of the best releases of 09. The shoe has been officially released in 2 shades of brown and is available now for $135 at select Vans Vault retailers.
Adidas SLVR Fall Winter 09 Collection
Since its launch last year Adidas Slvr has steadily been staking its claim on the burgeoning luxury sneaker market. Although a new comer the infrastructure of the Adidas empire was sure to make the Adidas Slvr line a force to be reckoned with. Here is a preview of the F/W collection which features a slew [...]
