Supra Skytop 413 Silver
On Saturday, May 10th, Supra Footwear will be releasing a very limited edition of the Skytop. Only 11 U.S. retailers are getting these shoes with each retailer only getting 30 pair. If you can cop a pair, consider yourself lucky.
These silver and white shoes are dubbed “413 Silver” and they will be the first rleased from a new Supra series titled, “413.” The 413 comes from Factory 413, which is located in L.A.
No price info, locations or other details are available yet on the Supra Skytop 413 Silver, but you gotta love the aqua blue against the silver. These shoes are sure to go fast. Via Hypebeast
Categories: Bay Area Kicks | Date: May 5th, 2008 | Posted by: Kori Ellis | No CommentsSophnet x Visvim Black & White Collection
Visvim and Sophnet have collaborated again; this time to create the Black & White Collection. This collection includes a Logan High, a Gutter belt and Homer Tote bag.
Each item comes in two different colorways - black and white. If you love the minimalist look, you will definitely like the shoes, which are very simple but still fashionable. These kicks feature a zipper on the side and an off white outersole. The tote bag has an allover repeated embroidery of the logos of both brands.
The Black & White Collection will be released this Saturday, May 3rd as Sophnet shop exclusives. Via High Snobiety
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Categories: Bay Area Kicks | Date: May 1st, 2008 | Posted by: Kori Ellis | No CommentsCreative Recreation Luciano Lo Vintage
Barneys is known for their high end fashions and lately they have added a pretty decent selection of sneakers, which includes some exclusive Alifes and now Creative Recreation.
This Barneys exclusive - the Luciano Lo Vintage - features a very regal look in white, gold and black. This shoe features a combination sneaker-boat shoe design that is growing in popularity across several shoe brands. The Luciano Lo Vintage uses slick black patent leather and a combination of other textures.
Look for these in Barneys stores. Via Sneaker Files.
Categories: Bay Area Kicks | Date: April 25th, 2008 | Posted by: Kori Ellis | No CommentsRockwell x Patta x Alife “RAP” Everybody Mid
Check out this hot new collaboration between Alife, Patta and Rockwell. Called RAP, this sneaker features some of the most up and coming names in the shoe game. Look for these shoes to be released at Alife stores in the United States in early May.
These shoes have an old school look with an NBA influenced color scheme. If you love hoops, you’ll recognize the blue, red and white used to make these kicks. On the tongue are the three names featured in the collaboration. The oversized white shoelaces finish off the old school feel. Via Hypebeast
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Categories: Bay Area Kicks | Date: April 21st, 2008 | Posted by: Kori Ellis | 1 CommentTerrem Kallen
These new shoes from Japanese brand Terrem come in three different colorways. The Terrem Kallen looks like part sneaker, part boot and part boat shoe. The result is a versatile shoe that you can wear with a variety of different outfits.
The Kalln features their famous Vibram sole. These shoes feature leather and nubuck uppers in black, mustard and red.
I actully prefer the black version, which has blue trim, but all the shoes are pretty nice looking. The red isn’t for me because it’s too monochromatic, but I can see how others might like it. Grab these now from eproze.
Via Hypebeast
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Categories: Bay Area Kicks | Date: April 20th, 2008 | Posted by: Kori Ellis | No CommentsBad Brains x Supreme x Vans SK-8 Hi
Check out this collaboration between Bad Brains, Supreme and Vans. Available in three different colorways, these exciting and bright shoes are sure to brighten up the room. While it’s likely most appropriate for a laidback, skater look, it should be a relatively popular release.
Each shoe uses the same patterns, with just the colors altering. One colorway features red, black and green. Another features yellow, green and red. The third color scheme is comprised of green, yellow and black. Each shoe looks good in its own right, but my favorite is the green shoe. Black laces and white outersoles are a constant in each version. No word on a release date yet.
Via Hypebeast.
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Categories: Bay Area Kicks | Date: April 16th, 2008 | Posted by: Kori Ellis | No CommentsThe Etnies x R.NEWBOLD Collection
Etnies has collaborated with R.NEWBOLD, a brand in British work wear now ran by designer Paul Smith, to create these sneakers.
Uniqueness is the name of the game in these kicks. All three sneakers, plus the flip flop sandals feature the allover sunglasses print. The white, white and turquoise color scheme pictured above is my favorite. However, the black, white and red color scheme version is sure to be a hit as well. In the third colorway of the sneakers, the sunglass print is barely noticable in pale blue on the white upper with blue trim.
Although these are only being sold at stores in Japan, you can probably find a pair on the internet if you look hard enough. Check ebay. Via Complex.
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Categories: Bay Area Kicks | Date: April 9th, 2008 | Posted by: Kori Ellis | No CommentsAsics Gel Lyte III & GT-II
Asics has two new releases that are sure to be hits. The key to these shoes are the exciting color schemes used. The basic design of the shoe isn’t too impressive but the end result is smooth.
The Gel Lyte III’s in these pictures feature a white, black, yellow and blue color scheme. The color zigzag around each other but the end result isn’t overly crazy.
The GT-II’s pictured aren’t nearly as ambitious but their white, grey, turquoise and dark purple color scheme is far from subtle. Both shoes also use different textures and materials, along with the various colors.
Both of these shoes are currently available at Solebox. Via Hypebeast.
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Categories: Bay Area Kicks | Date: April 2nd, 2008 | Posted by: Kori Ellis | No CommentsAto Matsumoto 2008 Cow Hide Boots
After Kanye West began wearing Ato Cow Hide Boots last year, the brand began getting big time press. Now, these Japanese designers are releasing a new set of their Cow Hide Boots. Included in the pack are a black, white and metallic silver colorway.
These shoes feature a mixture of textures, using both patent leather and smooth premium leather. Rowgage will have all three colorways beginning on April 4th.
My personal favorites are the black, pictured above. However, I think the shiny silver variety are going to garner a lot of attention.
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Categories: Bay Area Kicks | Date: March 31st, 2008 | Posted by: Kori Ellis | 1 CommentY-3 2008 Spring/Summer Collection
While there have been a number of previews over the last few months, here is the most accurate look at the Y-3 2008 Spring/Summer footwear collection. What stands out most is the number of athletic shoes included in this final look at the collection.
For those who like the color red, check out the pictures of the two different options for all red shoes offered by Y-3. The styles of the two shoes are different enough that you should clearly be able to pick which you like better.
The other two shoes shown are both mostly white kicks. One of the shoes has a color scheme of white, beige and orange, while the other one has a color scheme of white, beige and red. Via Hypebeast.
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Categories: Bay Area Kicks | Date: March 20th, 2008 | Posted by: Kori Ellis | No Comments