Archive for "Special Edition"

Sunny Sports Bandanna Chukka

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.

Adidas Originals Profi Hi

Adidas Originals dives deep into their archives for their latest SS12 release. The shoe originally released in the latest 60′s graced the feet NBA Legends such as wilt Chamberlain and Bill Russell. Now the hi cut shoe makes its return in classic tonal colorways not much different than what you might have seen in that [...]

New Balance M577 RIN SS12

The NB M577 was originally released in 1989 as a high performance running shoe with more support than its predecessors. Now Its timeless design is available in a new rich burgundy colourway with contrast white sections on the upper and a deep blue lining. Mesh sections on the toe and tongue allow the foot to [...]

Converse X Jordan 30 Pack

The timing could not be more perfect for this special edition release commemorating the 30 year anniversary of Jordan’s game winning shot to guarantee  UNC the NCAA National championship and also ignite the career of the greatest basketball player of all time. The collaboration between Converse and Jordan brand is not as unlikely as you [...]

John Varvatos X Converse SS12

John Varvatos longstanding collaboration with Converse in a league of its own and could be credited with converse return to glory. For SS12 the Varvatos collection includes the classic silhouettes we expect along with a few new ones. The color scheme is a bit darker than usual and we see the use of some leather [...]

Stussy X Converse SS12

Stussy and Converse join forces for a special edition capsule for SS12 inspired by the seas to the woods. The collection includes the Seastar and  the rarely seen elm silhouette. The sea star features rib stop canvas uppers in either camo or navy set on a deck sole The low cut elm silhouette has an [...]

Timberland Abington Alpine OX Hiker

Timberland’s Abington collection is still going strong, the latest release is this lo cut Alpine hiker. The shoe features premium Horween leather with one version mixed with sturdy canvas ,, both are set on a contrasted wedge hiker sole. These are available in 2 colorways at exclusive Abington stockists for €250.

Vans Vault Sk8 Hi LX Crepe

Vans Vault seeks to impress for the SS12 season with a strong collection featuring a mixed bag of materials and treatments on the classic silhouettes. One of the highlights from the collection is this SK8 hi LX with vintage treated canvas uppers mixed with leather set on a crepe sole. These are available in 2 [...]

Visvim Skagway Sashiko SS12

A part of Visvim’s Japansim collection a special edition Skagway is created drawing inspiration from tradition Japanese craft. The hi top sneaker is available in the colorways with traditional Japanese stitching set on a scuffed up rubber sole. These are available now at exclusive Visvim stockists for ¥46,200 or around £38o.

Eastland Made In Maine AW12  (CAPSULE) Preview

US based Eastland has been at it since 1955 , Still very much a family operation  they are capitalizing on their rich heritage with the Made in Maine collection. For AW12 we see a robust collection full of boots , loafer, boat shoes and other classic silhouettes crafted in Maine with premium leathers and materials. [...]

Yuketen AW12 Preview

We had the opportunity to check out the AW12 collection of esteemed footwear brand Yuketen over the weekend at Capsule Paris. The collection is  very impressive and probably the largest to date incorporating silhouettes from hunting boots to derbies utilizing premium material and craftsmanship. We see more use of wool patterns for AW12 which we [...]

Peter Non SS12

 Relative New comer Peter Non approch to footwear is to transcend function with easy to wear shoes that are equally comfortable as they are stylish.. The shoes are carefully and laboriously hand crafted at the feet of the Dolomites with an eco-friendly spirit.  The S/S 2012 collection draws inspiration from theHispanic-Arab cultures found  south -east [...]