NEW BALANCE x SOLEBOX PURPLE DEVIL

if you're a major fan of the NB 576, then i seriously doubt you won't be loving this.

SOLEBOX NB 576 a.k.a. "PURPLE DEVIL"

after the big Purple Devil I MT575 released not long ago, Solebox now brings us yet another purple heat with this beautiful pair of 576.

they're available TODAY, September 12th at Solebox with only

300 pairs worldwide!!!

go get ready to ring these babies up...and worry bout the bill later!! hahahaha!!

photos from: highsnobiety.com, solebox.de, & hypebeast.com

BLUE RIBBON SPORTS a.k.a. NIKE "SAMURAI/PHOENIX" PACK

any diehard Nike fan knows that its original name was "Blue Ribbon Sports Label". well, let's just say it was for the best that they changed it to "Nike". :D can you imagine getting all dressed up, lookin' tough and all, and say, "yo yo wassuuuupp?? check out my new Blue Ribbon Sports Labels man!!! you dig??".

it just wouldn't be right... ;)

so in tribute to their "fabulous" (lol) decision of changing names, Nike made a sneaker & clothing line under their original name, Blue Ribbon Sports Label (BRS). just to pay respects to their "roots", i guess. i dunno.

Nike's BRS recently released the "Samurai" & "Phoenix" Pack pictured below. the pack includes:

Air Force 1 Low

Dunk High
(the diamond print is made of a hair like material)

Air Force III High

Trainer SC

only shops that carry the BRS line carries these BRS sneakers. so yeah, they're still kindda limited. well, they will be once they get sold out. lol. so if you dig these kicks, better grab 'em now especially if you have a tendency to lose sleep over a pair. no need to be ashamed bout it...you're not alone, my friend. ;)

photo credits: niketalk.com

NIKE FLOM DUNK SB

man...talk about EX-CLU-SIVE!!! and it's human nature to want something as such. so for tonight kids, "Exclusive" is defined as something with the following characteristics:

• it is probably one of Nike's rarest dunk SB's...of all time!!!

• it goes by the name of "FLOM" designed by none other than Futura with the meaning "For Love or Money"

• there were only 24 existing pairs in the world

• it's going to make you feel XXXXTRA SPECIAL

• it's has a XXXXTRA HEFTY pricetag of US $9,000

now THAT's "Exclusive".
and we should all just be grateful to Vintage Kicks for posting these. check out these babies, and maybe even...weep. :D

NIKE FLOM DUNK SB



go ahead...let it all out. who says women are the only ones who could cry over an object of desire? ;)

photos: vintagekicks.com

NIKE AF 1 PRM QK BOXER

Nike is set to release an Air Force 1 Low designed to pay homage to the “rich history of Los Angeles Boxing” and Mexican boxer Luis “Kid Azteca” Villanueva Paramo. The Air Force 1 Low “Stand Alone” features 2/3 color blocking with white Ostrich and Brown Premium leather. In addition, an embroidered boxer replaces the Nike Air logo on the heel tab.


NIKE AIR FORCE ONE PRM QK BOXER

the shoe features 2/3 color blocking with white Ostrich and brown premium leather


an embroidered boxer replaces the Nike Air logo on the heel tab.


To celebrate the release of the Sneaker, Nike held an event last Saturday, Sept 9th, in Los Angeles. The event showcased the artwork of Estevan Oriol and Vincent Valdez. The “Stand Alone” event took place at 1335 Willow Street from 6pm - 10pm.


photo & info from: kix-files.com

NIKE x CLICHÉ 10th ANNIVERSARY SNEAKER

it's skater sneaker's time to celebrate!!

"The Classic SB (that you see above) will be available in January 07 to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Cliché. The shoe is made out of high quality black nubuck on a gum sole, features laser cut skull pattern on side pieces, black corduroy swoosh and inside lining."

skater or no skater, that sounds pretty smokin'. there'll also be an anniversary DVD pack with a recap of the past 10 years of the Cliché history. it doesn't take for someone to be French just to appreciate that!! ;)

photos and info from: highsnobiety.com

Coming Soon! NIKE Croc and Snakeskin AF1s

due to the major hype that the Hiroshi Fujiwara AF1's produced, Nike has decided to release these faux croc and snakeskin versions to the public on 2007. and a seamless croc one to be dropped this fall --still faux. faux, because they know not everybody is as loaded as Hiroshi Fujiwara and can afford the real deal *OUCH*. so we really don't have much of a choice, but settle for these.

and think about it, at least PETA won't be chasing us down the street and scream at us for being the devil's incarnate. plus you won't have to be stamped with a big "HYPOCRITE" sign on your foreheads if you claim to be the late Steve Irwing's biggest fan.

Nike Air Force One in Faux Croc
set to be dropped early 2007
photos from: nicekicks.com

Nike Dunk SB Low Brown Snakeskin (sample)
set to be dropped early 2007

made in brown suede, and a snakeskin swoosh
photos from: juebankongjian.com

THE SOONEST ARRIVAL...

Seamless "One-Piece" Air Force One in Faux Croc Skin
set to be dropped this fall for $150

photos from juebankongjian.com
credits: nicekicks.com & juebankongjian.com

The RevoEnt Puma Collection!!!

so guys, check it out...our first ever featured collection is all about Pumas, baby!

a little somthin' bout our featured collector from Illinois, USA:

"Let's see... I work for PUMA!! & GO to school for MUSIC Business. When I'm
not at work, I'm playin'...either in the studio or out supporting DJ ILLNOYZ @
Funky Buddha on Friday nights!!! AIM=REVOENT4"

for more information about our collector, check out RevoEnt's Myspace

as these babies' owner would say, "Looks like a stock room huh?!?!?".

and the answer is a big "YES!"

presenting:

THE PUMA KICKS COLLECTION OF REVOENT

(a.k.a. ChuckBALLA a.k.a. C$ a.k.a. chuck mcGruff)

click photo to view larger image

and his favorites...

The Art of Puma
(note: one of our main contributors, TT, nearly cried when she saw these babies. RevoEnt, extra ++points to you for making our TT cry with envy...she rarely cracks. lol.)

PUMA XS850 (Sample)

PUMA Combat Boots
killerrrr...

PUMA Evisu
an all-time favorite collaboration --Puma x Evisu

again, major thanks to RevoEnt for allowing us to feature his collection here. you rock man!!!

photo credits: www.myspace.com/revoent

NIKE "LEMONADE" HIGHCOURT

Nike's new Court Force Hi's "Lemonade" is here, and it is juiccyy!

It's made in embossed leather with quirky details that's kind of Murakami-ish.

Think: Female Rockstar 2007.

Been sole-searching for so long?

My personal favorite part of this shoe is the sole. Translucent but in deliciously bright lime, you could almost taste it! This shoe is all about turning heads with its bright colors and wonderful details. All about the details! I love, love, love it!

What better way to get your dose of Vitamin Cs than with this shoe? ;)

photos courtesy of: bdgastore.com

NIKE HIROSHI FUJIWARA

you gotta want to BE somebody. think of all the perks alone that you get. like say, have a sneaker ESPECIALLY MADE by a collosal company like Nike for you?? and you just can't beat the Japanese for being especially on top of the list in everything. know what they say..."work hard, play hard". 'nuff said.

Hiroshi Fujiwara, founder of Honeyee, Fragment, hTm, Good Enough Japan, Head Porter etc., has had the pleasure of Nike having created him his OWN pair of sneakers. and by "own" as in just HIS and his alone. with all the signs of various companies he's involved in. and in no less than the iconic AIR FORCE ONEs.

"The Air Force 1 Low is featured by premium leather and croc skin in white color. Side panels are specially etched with hTm’s “H” logo monogram by laser. Besides, his name “HIROSHI FUJIWARA” is also etched on the inner side of heels. In additon, Fragment logo is sealed on the outer side of the heels. In short, the shoes is full of HF’s labels and personal style."

this is one very VERY special pair of sneakers

for more pics on the details of this shoe, click here.

now let's all get back to our work, & hopefully make something out of ourselves. ey, y'never know...maybe someday we'll have our own sneaks as well.

hahaha. fat chance.

credits: kix-files.com

NIKE X HIDEOUT FOOTSCAPE WOVEN

these are the original version of the Nike Woven Footscape.

however, we are talking about THE sneaker of the moment. The Hideout.

so much talk has been going on about this sneaker, it's kindda hard to just roll them all into one. it's basically a work of art, that y'all have to admire...and just BUY. no questions asked. but if you're one of the more serious type of collectors, and would wanna know ALL bout the shoe in the current spotlight, then we don't have much of a choice, now do we? lol.

behold the first ever collaboration of Hideout with Nike...

THE HIDEOUT AIR FOOTSCAPE

“Built upon the original 1995 Air Footscape outsole, this new style features a woven-together upper inspired by the Air Woven, thus allowing breathability. The asymmetrical lacing relieves top-of-foot pressure and the elimination of liner leather increases flexibility.

The ponyskin application seemed like a natural solution - not only befitting the shoe but also reflecting the ideas behind THE HIDEOUT’s interior. A matching pouch in ponyskin, suede and nylon has also been made for us by Porter Yoshida Japan, continuing with the theme of mixing rustic with technology.”

you might wanna check out the Hideout's official site for interviews with the hardcore experts!

these are the modern-day, & not to mention "all grown-up" version of those fuzzy slippers your mom bought for you when you were a kid. they'll make you feel all warm and fuzzy inside (because you were able to actually afford them and get your own pair & not share), not to mention totally OC on not getting them wet or dirty. which kindda makes me wonder if they'll smell like wet dog if you really DO get them wet? hmmm....

this may be Nike's first team up with Hideout, but from all the rad reviews this baby's been getting, we shouldn't be surprised if they come up with a PART II!!

for now, let's all just be happy with this first kick from their creative minds and await the drop-off tomorrow, September 9, 2006 at The Hideout in London. and will then be moving on to select sneaker specialty stores worldwide on September 16th.

*word is these babies were unexpectedly dropped off in Singapore two months ago before the scheduled release in the UK*

credits: hideout.com & trendpimp.com

NIKE DQM AIR MAX 90 'BACON" RE-RELEASED

after nearly two years in the backroom the infamous pair known as:

One of the most popular Air Max 90s of all time, the Nike Air Max 90 “Bacon”

was re-released on August 25th, 2006 at the legendary Dave’s Quality Meat who designed Air Max 90 “Bacon” (this nickname is derived from the design of the sneaker which utilizes colors that resemble a slab of bacon).

for a retail price of $204, the Bacon would also come with a DQM logo t-shirt, and “Show Your Support For Bacon” wristband.

check out some of the photos courtesy of kixandthecity and their awesome coverage of the Bacon's relaunching day.

would you look at that LINE!

for more pics on the actual release date coverage, check them out here.

if you missed out on the purchase two years ago, or was too broke then to get 'em...the retail gods...or devils have given you a chance!!! besides, who doesn't love BACON?!

photos lifted from: kixandthecity.com

TRIUMVIR3 SNEAKERS

these are a pair of super-detailed, specially-customized Nike Hi's by Triumvir3

PRE SALE HAS REOPENED SEPTEMBER 1, 2006 at Triumvir3
so check them out!

photo creds: highsnobiety.com

SHOEGALLERY'S SCARFACE NEW ERA

ask any dude a list of their favorite movies of all time, and SCARFACE is definitely popping up...in whichever rank.

let's talk shallow references: MTV CRIBS. most, if not ALL ballers, players, hiphop stars, or any GUY (and some, even women) have at least a Scarface DVD. some have $3-posters (yep, even on Cribs)...but most, once the cashflow hits, shell out the greens on some killer collectibles. we all just can't get enough of Scarface. and true to that sense, NIKE and New Era joined forces to release a definite collector's must-have at Miami's Shoegallery.



go ahead...buy, or cry.

it's one of those things you just don't pass up on.

photo creds: highsnobiety.com

NEW BALANCE 574 CARPET

think carpets are just for floors? well, they've taken a literal step higher...to your feet! hahaha.

check it out...you guys are looking at a Limited Edition pair of New Balace 574. these are called ‘Carpet’ named after some of the material used on the shoe. and honestly, before this shoe came along, i had no idea that carpets even had "types", but hey, that's just me. :)

the sneaker's tongue has the NB Limited Edition Logo on it.
there are 2 different types of carpet material used to make the shoe on the side panel and toe box. the shoe has tan leather and the brown carpet with some suede on the inner side.

just when you thought they've used every single material out there for sneakers. what's next, "The Persian Rug Sneakers"?

some call it "tacky", some "unique"...whatever gets you off, right?


photo creds: kix-files

NEW BALANCE 576 AMAZON AND YAMATO

Yosuke, a famous actor in Japan has designed and will be launching his own New Balance 576 along with Mita Sneakers.

These special New Balance 576 has two models, namely the "Amazon", and the "Yamato".

THE AMAZON
Loud and juicy, this sneaker is out to turn heads. It is in the colorway inspired by the Amazon rain forests.


THE YAMATO

The more quiet but none-simpler version of Yosuke's vision. In classic white/red colorway with a twist. At the back of the shoe's heel, is a wonderful and quite detailed embroidery of the famous Japanese Cherry Tree Blossoms (or "Sakura").



If interested, watch out for these issues early next year. Both will be released in February of 2007.

Pictures from kix-files.com

NEW BALANCE M1700

Two of Japan’s Iron Sneaker Stores, Mita and Atmos will do battle in the name of New Balance’s 100th anniversary by each releasing a commemorative M1700.

Atmos is in pink, Mita is in blue and white. The New Balance M1700 is due September 16th.

ATMOS





MITA



Editorial: My personal vote goes for Atmos! I think Mita could've spent more design effort on this one. It's just too plain-looking for a commemorative issue. And I'm sticking by that note. :)

photos courtesy of: hyperbeast.com