Be Positive SS 10 collection
Be Positive is steadily expanding its collection to include a variety of styles and silhouettes. The SS 10 is their most eclectic, including loafers, boat shoes, hikers and even a nifty driving shoe. Already a hit in Italy, the shoes are slowly popping up around the exclusive retailers world wide.
Converse X Number (N)ine
As Takahiro shuts his doors to his label Number (N)ine his relationship with Converse has come full circle. Number (N)ine will release a special edition Chuck Taylor All star and One star shoes inspired by the Odessa trainer of the 70’s with its asymmetrical lacing. The shoes will be available in limited quantities starting March 13th at exclusive retailers.
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Swear AW 10 Preview
Swear gives us a sneak preview as to whats in store for AW10. The collection has some nice additions including a chromed out Duke, and a couple of nice boots. They will be available just in time for the AW 10 season at exclusive Swear stockist.
Onitsuka Tiger Layup 72 Phoenix Kobe
While scouring the various stores in central London I came across these special Edition Onitsuka Tiger. The shoe features full grain black leather uppers on the layup 72 silhouette that’s been recently re- released. The shoe has Kobe embroidered on the outside commemorate Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake that occurred in location of Onitsuka’s headquarters. A phoenix is embroidered on the inner heel to symbolize strength in the community. The shoe is limited to 150 pairs with all proceeds going to the Foundation of the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake.
Be Positive Black Hi SS10
Italian brand Be Positive is staying far from negative with their SS10 collection. One of the standouts is this Black Hi top featuring premium leather uppers on a sneaker sole, The shoe is modern, elegant & versatile. The are available now at exclusive Be Positive retailers.
Visvim Keifer J.O SS10
This last month Visvim has been steadily releasing their SS10 collection one model at a time. The latest to hit the shelves is the Keifer Jo, the minimalist chuck inspired hi top will be available in a slew of new colorways for the season. They are available now at NOS for ¥44,100 or around $400 USD
Mors Elk Runners FW2010
Mors footwear continues to expand its collection after a few well received seasons. For FW 10 Mors mixes up hi previous elk uppers with a runner sole, the result is a modern , minimilist shoe with premium comfort in every step .They will be available at exlcusive Mors stockist.
Maison Martin Margiela SS10 Leather Sneakers
Iconic designer Martin Margiela may be leaving the fashion house he built, but that hasn’t stopped him from creating his most expansive collection of sneakers since the brands inception. It is clear he wants to leave a legacy behind with his signature re imagined takes on classic silhouettes. This mid rise sneaker features mixed leather/suede uppers and available in 2 colorways, they are available now at exclusive MMM retailers for around €325 or $380 USD.
Adidas Trimm Trab World Cup
Adidas creates a fun special edition of the infamous Trimm Trab to commemorate the upcoming World cup in South Africa. The fitness shoe feature a Futbol pitch green colorway with orange trim and a futbol on the heel. As an added bonus each pair will come with ping pong size soccer balls to kick around. They will be available at select Adidas Originals stockist for around $90 USD.
Puma First Round Mesh
Puma releases a special edition Puma first round with a mesh upper. Pumas iconic silhouette get s modern update with this specially engineered breathable fabric. The shoes are light weight comfortable and stylish, they are available now at exclusive puma retailers for around $90 USD.
Palladium Explorations Berlin
As part of their on going Exploration series Palladium explores Berlin, definitely stuff you wont find in the tourist books.
Be Positive Oxford Laser
Italian brand Be Positive creates this oxford inspired sneaker as part of their SS10 Collection. At first glance this may look like a traditional Oxford with it shape and brogue stitching, upon looking closer the shoe is in fact a sneaker with a mixed material upper. They will be available soon at exclusive Be Positive retailers.
