I was minding my own business, working away, when the most bizarre care package of the week (if not the month, or year so far) arrived on my desk. I've known about the giveaway for the new Coraline movie Nike…
Continue Reading →I'm pretty sure I ran into these new Nike Blazer Low Velcro Lux's when I was in Tokyo a few months ago. Maybe it was an early release. I'm still kicking myself for not buying them -- they're lovely. Basic…
Continue Reading →Why mess with a winning formula? What's good for '08 is a good bet for '09. Onitsuka Tiger has once again teamed up with the Japanese inspired, but Italian created brand Tokidoki in a sneaker collaboration. This time, two low-top…
Continue Reading →Converse is an interesting shoe company. It's definitely one of the originals, and while it's the go to shoe for every hipster minimalist out there, it also appears to sneakerheads with their play on materials, colorways, and collaborations (Varvatos, anyone?).…
Continue Reading →The photo above is of the customizing area at Brazil's first Nike Sportswear store, which opened on Saturday here in Sao Paulo to an excited crowd. No doubt they were there in part to see super-special guest of honor and…
Continue Reading →It's a safe bet that any travel bag the folks at Seattle's Blackbird packed would prepare you better than one you prepared yourself -- regardless of destination. Between the Opening Ceremony vests and rain parkas from Nom de Guerre, it's…
Continue Reading →Calling all fans of choice kicks, if you currently have no reason to feel "pumped" up, maybe you should revisit the classic Reebok sneakers. The brand that pitted Dan and Dave against each other in the race for Olympic glory…
Continue Reading →Their fashion is your rubbish. Using seat belts, tires, prison blankets, parachutes and fireman's uniforms the design team Worn Again creates bags and shoes. Relying soly on recylced and resued goods, they are a kick in the butt for sustainable…
Continue Reading →The Anakin Skywalker of hip-hop, Lupe Fiasco has remained steadfast in his position as one of the most mature artists in the game. Rather than signing on the dotted line for every endorsement that comes along (excuse him for the…
Continue Reading →It's amazing how advanced, yet accessible, high quality models and illustration have become. If you're a sneakerhead, or just plain appreciate artistic talent, check out Jim Kim's portfolio, titled "Sneaker Fiend: A Tribute To Classic Nike Design," on Behance. This…
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