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Probably our favorite of the American heritage brands Russell Moccasin creates a nice 2 tone version of their Huron for Japanese retailer Silver & Gold. The 4 hole shoe feature premium suede upper with triple vamp construction made with a military last set on  Vibram sole. The uppers are mixed with a but of leather [...]

Hirsoshi Tsubouchi stunning SS12 collection is putting the designer on the map west of Japan. The latest to hit the shelves is this Shark Sole Derby featuring a premium Navy leather upper with deep shine set on a specially  designed jagged sole with a red accent on the heel. These good year welted beauties are [...]

Mark McNairy is a man on fire constantly churning out new unique pieces with a who’s who list of collaborators. The latest bring him together with Norse Projects in a descriptively named collection “Couple of Derby’s and a Gibson”. The Derbys feature  solid suede uppers with full tan leather lining, waxed rolled laces set on [...]

Last week we previewed the collaboration between Kenzo and Vans. Here’s a fun video which gives us a closer look.

Brookyln based Scout Original scours for unique vintage pieces then restores them while adding a bit of edge. As part of the SS12 collection the team applies paint splatter details on this Vintage brogue featuring leather uppers. These are available in very limited numbers at exclusive Scout Original stockists for £275.

NYC’s Leffot rolls up their sleeves to create this Loafer for the SS12 collection. The classic Beefroll Loafer features premium Horween Chromexel Leather uppers , premium stitching set on a plantation crepe sole. The perfect slip on for those lazy days. These are available now at exclusive stockists for $460 or around £300.

Japanese brand Sunny Sports creates a nice option for spring. The mid rise chukka features canvas upper with bandanna print set on a contrasting white rubber sole with minimal toe cap.These are available in 2 colorways at exclusive Sunny Sports stockists  such as Up There Store for 160 GBP.

Tom Sachs creative partnership with Nike is in full swing with the creation of NIKEcraft with a kitschy yet clever space travel theme. Last week we previewed the Mars Yard Shoe, now back on earth the mission control team will be sporting these brogues. The traditionally styled brogue shoe crafted with the help of Nike [...]

Japanese label Neighborhood gets inspired by the classic service shoe as part of the SS12 collection. The lo cut classic silhouette features premium blue suede uppers set on a specially imprinted off white sole. These limited edition shoes are available now at exclusive Neighborhood stockists for €590 or around £470.

 Known as one of Japans finest shoemakers,  Hiroshi Tsubouchi is starting to make an impact west as his classic yet innovative designs rapidly sell out from exclusive retailers. As part of the SS12 collection Tsubouchi touches the traditional Saddle shoes featuring a premium suede upper with leather saddle complete with waxed laces and black metal [...]

Visvim introduces a new  model to their ever expanding SS12 collection.  The new low cut silhouette is inspired by footwear at the turn of the 1900′s featuring Italian vegetable-tanned cowhide upper . Buffalo hide heel cup support Natural cork footbed. The shoes are Hand sewn with Hand_nailed welt construction set on a Vibram sole. These [...]

R.Newbold and London based retailer Goodhood collaborate for SS12. The collection includes this low top Vans inspired silhouette  with a tasteful flower print all set on a vulcanized sole.  A great option for spring. These are available in either white or black at exclusive R.Newbold stockists.