Sneaker Freaker gives us another upcoming look into ASICS upcoming offerings as they preview the GEL LYTE SPEED “Mustard”. The Germany-esque colorway features a yellow, red and black colorway with classic elements such as the mesh toebox and chunky midsole. The shoe will release this fall starting in September at select retailers.
A little seen vintage court offering from Nike, the Killshot makes a return via Nike Sportswear as it features a suede and mesh upper. As part of the vintage stylings, the midsole also includes a pre-distressed/yellowing treatment. The colorways include black and volt as well as gray and orange. Available now at Invincible.
Gourmet introduces a gang of new colorways in some of their classic models. Always simplistic with their design approach, the premium footwear brand works up new variations of their familiar Uno, Quattro, Nove, and Cinque silhouettes, all of which are now available through select Gourmet dealers, including Karmaloop.
Bringing together two independent American brands, snowboard-centric 686 teams up with New Balance on an upcoming capsule for the 09-10 fall/winter season. Throughout the collection, you’ll find relevant touches to each respective brand with the marquee pieces of the collection including an MT580 snowboard boot, two styles of outerwear and of course an MT580 itself offered in two colorways. Rounding out the collection are a series of t-shirts and a fitted New Era 59FIFTY cap. Check your local 686 stockist for availability in the very near future.
As August heads into its final week, we get a closer look into what September 2009 has to offer from the Nike SB camp. As usual, the brand offers their staple Dunk Hi, Blazer, and newer Janoski signature model, all in updated colorways for the Fall season. Expect to see these hit your local SB retailer, including CCS, in the early portion of September.
Tracing back to their colorful motifs, A Bathing Ape launch a vibrant new rendition of their classic Bapesta 88 high tops. The kicks feature the usual patent leather upper with white accents and a plethora of color highlights. They are now available through select Bape flagship retailers.
Nike drop two new colorways in their technologically advanced Hyperdunk basketball kicks. The shoes receive a familiar color makeup, first implemented on the brand’s highly coveted Flightposite 1 and recently re-worked on the Foamposite silhouette. Both a Metallic Green and Eggplant Purple are now available through select Nike retail accounts, including Millennium Shoes.
As one of the very first Jordan Brand hybrids, the initial launch of the Air Jordan Spiz’ike led to some mixed feelings from both sneaker fans and Jordan enthusiasts as like. However as hybrids become fully integrated into the realm of sneakers, shoes like the Spiz’ike have inevitably gained acceptance. Upcoming is the release
Scheduled for a September 2009 release are these new Chukka Mok’s from the Vans Vault campaign. The kicks feature a more rugged silhouette than classic Chukka Boots with subtle Native American inspiration via the “Mok” toe details and natural slate/black colorways. Expect both next month at select Vans Vault retail accounts.
With a number of strong court models making their mark in Nike Sportswear’s lifestyle range, one of the most notable court collaborations thus far looks to take place with the release of this upcoming fragment design All Court Premium. Involving two almost trademark-esque applications of simple black and white from fragment, the shoe’s