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Hello Kitty x Vans Summer 2012

This amazing collaboration was released during the early part of last year. It is set to be back for its demand this summer season. It is also set to be released by June 1 which features loud Hello Kitty designs for its uppers. It all sits on white midsoles.

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Categories: Collaborations, Vans | Date: May 12th, 2012 | Posted by: aclazaro | No Comments

J. Crew x Pro Keds Royal Master

This pair comes with luxurious leather material and some twills for its stripes. It comes clean as a whole and has summer hoops that is classic to its overall condition. It returns to the States after it has been distributed by the Japanese which is its old school retailer.

Categories: Collaborations | Date: May 12th, 2012 | Posted by: aclazaro | No Comments

Makia x Etnies Collection

This is the latest collaboration from these two popular brands. It represents a great deal of passion for music, fashion and even sports. It has the boot like Waysayer and two color designs for the Jameson 2 model. It has classic styles with the small and simple details. This goes the same for its patterns and cuts. It is set in black and white photos and have been made to keep you all warmed up and classy even if you will head up to the skating park.

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Categories: Collaborations, Etnies | Date: May 7th, 2012 | Posted by: aclazaro | No Comments

Vans x Silas x Slam City Skates Era

Three companies team up for this one of a kind skate shoe and this colorway that is perfect for the summer. It comes with the duck camouflage and the uppers in black suede. It has vulcanized midsole in white and the pipings in brown and hints of red right on the heel and the eyelets too. The brand of Silas is seen on the heel while the others are on the liner of the sock.

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Categories: Collaborations, Vans | Date: May 1st, 2012 | Posted by: aclazaro | No Comments

Livestrong x Nike Air Max 2012 Prism Blue 2

You can see the shades of black and maize taking a rest to give way for the shades of blue for this shoe model. It comes with a body in full blue with some accents in royal hue too. It arrives splashy for the line of shoes of Lance Armstrong.

Categories: Collaborations | Date: April 30th, 2012 | Posted by: aclazaro | No Comments

Mita x Adidas Originals Campus 80s

The famous Japanese retailer by the name of Mita worked on Campus 80s models by Adidas. Now, it comes with a brand new look for this year. This is made out of suede in black suede and has accents of red leather that is detailed on the heel tab and the popular three stripes. Its interior is also filled with black leather and has the branded insoles. It comes with a vintage appeal that creates the pre-yellow soles.

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Categories: Adidas, Collaborations | Date: April 23rd, 2012 | Posted by: aclazaro | No Comments

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Collaborations

It cannot be denied that collaborations are just all over the place these days and this goes the same for one category that Bay Area Kicks features. Almost everyone wants to become involved with anything that involves collaborations from the giant sneaker brands, blogs, musicians, bands, stores, toy companies and many more. In the past, you can remember that collaborations were somehow considered as just a mere crossover. But along with the numerous collaborations comes also the numerous clones that make a victim out of many sneaker collectors and fans. And this is where the role of Bay Area Kicks as a reliable site comes in very helpful.

Bay Area Kicks have taken the opportunity to feature the latest collaborative designs for any sneaker collaboration project under any sneaker brand. We always make a conscious effort to come up with something fresh to offer to our readers. Every sneaker collaboration means a memorable pair of shoes is genuinely up again for a well deserved attention. But of course not every collaboration is always a success but we always try our best to feature only the most successful ones. Somehow, sneaker collaborations became the industry norm for the world of sneakers.

In every sneaker collaboration, BAK takes note not just of the amazing colors used but of the materials utilized as well. From patent, nubuck, ostrich and suede, we take note of every material used on every successful shoe collaboration of today. Nowadays, it is not just merely about the standard types of leathers for every designer who is up for a collaboration should be conscious too about being experimental and up to risk one’s creativity. At bayareakicks.com, we feature the masterpieces that all start with the most unique of materials.

Bay Area Kicks also feature those collaborations that are not made out of pressure by time and the limitation of options. Successful collaborators come up with exquisite designs that promote originality which means it has never been done before. Do not take it as something else as if we are saying goodbye to what’s traditional and conservative. We just care enough that the right mix of old and new is what’s implemented on every collaboration. Nothing can beat the symmetry offered by a clean yet simple creation of a brand new sneaker design.

Bay Area Kicks also believes that to have a specific vision is what serves to be the mighty beginning of any sneaker collaboration. Any other major brand or company works hard first on brainstorming before starting to work on the actual collaboration. There should be harmony and unity in every team up and once the design is formed in your mind, then everything will flow naturally for the collaborative effort. For sure, the sneaker product would be set apart from the rest of the sneaker clones being made in the industry today. Hence, to feature something fresh is what bayareakicks.com likes to pursue all the time especially under the collaboration category.

It cannot be helped in every sneaker fan’s life to somehow feel that you are just looking at similar and recycled looking sneakers all the time. If you are a collaborator, you should have enough courage to push your boat a little to the edge too so that you can surely grab some attention of every sneakerhead. It is much better to risk failing on something that you think most would not be able to appreciate for in the end, it is really worth the risk. Besides, how would you know your collaborative effort is a failure if you have not tried at least, right?

BAK also pays attention to every detail that a sneaker collaboration has. This is the surprise element of every shoe pair when it feels rewarding to find that the collaborative project has captured already the heads of a good number of fans. Hence, we believe that in every posting of the shoe collaboration, we take the time to talk about every color choice, the contrasting stitchings, and even describe fully the lining. We believe that there is no mistake in putting too much attention to detail. It is important that the collaborative effort won’t just be exciting at first but during the rest of its stay in the sneaker world. We always try our best to feature the sneaker collaborations in images that are of high resolution so that the readers would always feel as if they are seeing the shoes in the flesh. We also do not forget to mention all the parties involved in the collaboration for this is what we call as giving credit where credit is due. We want to give proper exposure to every collaborative effort that is worth mentioning. We also do not try to create some half baked story for our researchers do their jobs well.

Bayareakicks.com wants to entitle everyone to have a complete knowledge on the latest and most update sneaker collaborations. To share such information can help a lot of people make more convenient shopping and we can also be able to help them get what is best for their preference and fitting for their budget. Through time, we have been able to distinguish those that are different from those that are monotonous in looks. Of course, this is already obvious. It is important to always remember that what matters most is to feature something truly exquisite and unique.

Bay Area Kicks is not also always running after what’s trendy and famous. We never compromise any sneaker that is worth of good mention. Collaborative sneakers are not just about the aesthetics and the appeal of the shoes. It is about also the shoes being wearable without compromising the comfort and pleasure of the wearer. Above all, bayareakicks.com comes up with featured sneaker collaborations that will not just be unique in appeal but also would make the wearer unique. We want to help the wearer add up some esteem to himself just by merely wearing extraordinary pairs of sneakers.

In the coming years to come, everyone here at Bay Area Kicks is looking forward to more postings that we can write about sneaker collaborations that can continue to change the sneaker world in the coming future. Our most effective collaborations that we have already featured include Robert Indian x Converse Love Pack, Nike SB Zoom Paul Rodriguez 4, Size? and Nike 10th Anniversary Pack, New Balance x 686 Outwear, Vans Bash x Christian Hosoi, Solebox x Reebok Omni Zone Pump, Play Cloths x PRO Keds 69er, Nike Blazer Mid Supreme LIVESTRONG Tour De France Edition, Adidas Han Solo Carbonite, 24 Kilates x New Balance 577, Gorilla Biscuits x Vans Sk8 Hi, Vans Pack x Taka Hayashi x Pendleton, Adidas Star Wars Han Solo, Miles Davis x Nike Zoom Kobe V, Asics San Fermin Pack, Mainland x Vans on Versa, CPH Pro x DVS Collaborative Shoes 2010, Katsuya Terada x Nike SB Dunk Low, Deluxe x Vans, Workout Plus by Reebok x Size?, FCRB x Nike, Liberty x Fred Perry 2010, Mark McNairy x Pro KEDS, Deep x Adidas Stan Smith Mid, Futura x Nike Air Force 1 Low, Size? x Nike Air, SAK x Converse Chuck Taylor, and many more.