Creative Recreation x Barneys Spring 2010 Exclusive
02-27-2010 J.Biz Truly the most slept on sneaker company out Creative Recreation still goes hard. Yet another exclusive set for Barney's New York. Three new colorways of the Dicoco, Testa and Cesario shoes for Spring 2010 should be launched next week. Price range is $130-$135 USD.
Nike Air Griffey Max 1 Cool Grey
02-20-2010 J.Biz A follow up to last years re-introduction of the Nike Air Griffey Max 1 series, this cool blue colorway is the first of the schemes to differ from original color variations. This will be a hard to get item and is considered a Nike Quickstrike and will be sold at limited retailers. The Cool Grey and Marina Blue Griffey is out today at such vendors like Proper.
Christian Louboutin Sneakers, Yes for Men
02-04-2010 J.Biz After a career of prosperity in women's shoe
creation, Christian Louboutin has created men's sneakers. The shoes
have over 260 studs over premium leather. So premium that the pair can
be purchased for around $1200 USD. Rapper/Producer Pharrell Williams and Rapper /Producer Kanye West have already been spotted wearing the footwear. Available now in a store near you.
LOST x Supra Vaider Pack
02-02-2010 J.Biz
In order to celebrate the final season of the TV series LOST starting
tonight, Supra and ABC collaborated to make 50 pairs of 'LOST' Vaider
sneakers. All shoes were given to the cast and crew aside from 17 pairs
that will be available to fans. The sneaks come in white and gold with
an "Expose"mug and a copy of an actual LOST script signed by the
writers Adam Horowitz and Edward Kitsis. Go to FACTORY413 for the exclusive set.
Star Wars x adidas Originals Collection- Luke Skywalker and Yoda
01-24-2010 J.Biz
No need going to a galaxy far far away for your
favorite Star Wars kicks. There are a variation for every fan of the
franchise and every aspect. The three Star Wars x adidas Originals
Collection packs are the Direct Pack, the Characters Pack, and the
Vehicles Pack. Available character packs are the Luke Skywalker adidas Top Ten Hi, and the Yoda Boats. Skywalker'skicks resemble his flight suit and the Yoda's resemble his skin and robe. The Skywalker’s ($125) and the Yoda's ($150) are at Leaders.
09-26-2009 J.Biz Gourmet's Nove shoe is part of the 2010 Spring collection and has a "royal lizard" upper in royal blue that resembles lizard skin leather. There is also a Velcro strap for added ankle support or just pain style. Get it at Gourmet in Jan. 2010.
08-13-2009 J.Biz
Theses Asics GT-2 Mountain are "a sick" pair of mountain boot/sneaker
hybrids. I really haven't seen another sneaker company pull this off
quite right except for Nike with their ACG's. It is the GT-2 running
shoe with a mountain boot mid-upper and lacing system and patterned
laces. The shoe has leather accents, and quited fabric uppers.
Available in numerous colorways at Flauge.
Gucci-Icon Temporary
08-07-2009 J.Biz Having the characteristics of a grown and sexy sophistication, Gucci is now reaching to the urbanite to share this level of style with. Gucci wants to spread the word on its footwear collection an to do so has elected to use an all too popular method of promotion with pop-up stores.
These short lived stores will be named Gucci-Icon Temporary and sell rubber soled sneakers to reach out to sneaker heads. Pop-up stores around the world will be surfacing initially in SoHo New York City, then sprouting up in Hong Kong, Tokyo, Paris, Berlin, London and Art Basil Miami Beach.
Look for the Gucci logo stained on glass doors with up to 16 men's and 2 women's limited edition sneakers for sale. Some can be customized with initials. Gucci wil also have a pair designed by DJ Mark Ronson called the Gucci Ronson aside from the other 18 pairs of sneakers.
Expect prices to cost in a range to $1000USD or so. Crosby Street is the first location set for October.
Reebok Top Down Basquiat
Nike Air Max Lebron VII
07-16-2009 J.Biz The latest colorway for the new Nike Air Max Lebron VII has been revealed and it's bruised black and blue. Aside from the Nike Air Zoom this is "King" Jame's seventh signature sneaker and it boast the latest Nike technology like Flywire, and an Air Max 360 soul. This version has woven material in place of the Flywire with a black upper, Baltic Blue accents with white leather at the top ankle area and toe through heel. No release date scheduled but expect it sometime during the 2009-10 season.
Jordan Campus Chukka
07-13-2009 J.Biz One of the most impressive non retro sneaker designs for the Jordan brand to date is a smooth casual shoe. This variation of the Campus Chukka has a suede toe and leather upper and comes in two colorways, the dark gray above and a black on black on anthracite version. Retails for $110USD this fall.
Air Maxim I
07-02-2009 J.Biz
The original bubble bottom keeps it original with upgrades and updates.
The original Nike Air Max shoe was wonderful but with the new shoe
technology around, a bit of a change could be useful if done properly
an tastefully. The Air Max I will be renamed the Air Maxim I and be
released this fall with Flywire for near weightless strength and
rip-stop Acepan uppers. All this makes the 87 classic lighter and
stronger and it comes in a red and blue colorway. It will be priced at
$120 at nikesportswear.com
"Infrared" Air Jordan IV
06-30-2009 J.Biz The shoe that started it all for MJ and his six titles will be retroed for the first time since 2000. In early 2010 the Air Jordan IV "Infrared" heavily desired shoe will be available from Nike for $150 USD.
Allen Edmonds Craftsmanship
06-14-2009 J.Biz As much as we all love sneakers, they cannot be worn at all times. Allen Edmonds has your back for all those weddings and other weekend events, or just work if you have to wear that business uniform. The classic look an craftsmanship of these brogues and loafers is hard to top. Prices vary here.
Salvor Projects Black Canvas Work Boot
06-04-2009 J.Biz Hard to the core, these boots are similar to the footwear used by Japanese construction workers. Besides they are the most efficient workers ever so you know if they use it, it is definitely worth the price of admission. The Salvor Project boots come with Velcro straps, an expandable tongue and steel toe. The tight print you see is full Salvor pattern and disguises this work boot as a stylish statement maker. Get some for $198 at oaknyc.com.
Attack of the Fun Police
04-28-2009 J.Biz The Fun Police are back! Check out this mash up of the Zoom Flight V, Air Garnett III, and the Zoom Flight T-Bug, the shoes from the 90's of Jason Kidd, Kevin Garnett and Tim Hardaway respectively. This neon colored shoe is now called the Zoom FP. The second shoe of the Nike Poster Pack is the Hypermax. The Hypermax is the second version of the famed Kobe Hyperdunk sneaker. Get them from Proper.
04-12-2009 J.Biz Although not a Nintendo Wii owner myself I find these Nike Sky Force sneakers appealing. White and gray with subtle orange is a good make-up and the power on/off switch on the tongue is a good look. Catch a pair at Proper.
03-22-2009 [Dot]Fuzz The month of March is almost over, and that can
only mean one thing. Here comes Nike's release of the Dunks for April.
Now everyone knows that April is a pretty colorful month, and if
someone can take 10 colors and put it into a shoe and make it look
great its Nike, but this time one of their April releases aren't too
colorful. The Nike Dark Obsidian's are without a doubt going to be the
talk of the town. The Dark Obsidian are based off the Havens Gates
Dunks which were never released. I don't know about you guys but I
think these are going to be the next best thing since the Dinosaurs Jr's.
Nike Foamposite Lite KryptoNate Flies High
03-17-2009 J.Biz After seeing the 2009 NBA All Star Game Slam Dunk Contest winner Nate Robinson hop over (with help) 6'11'' Dwight Howard with his reported 5'9'' frame and Kryptonite Knicks uniform and sneaks to win his second dunk crown, we all new the inevitable. So yes it is here the Nike Foamposite Lite KryptoNate sneakers in all its neon green glory. The release is today on St.Patricks Day at the Foot Locker Harlem House of Hoops where Nate Robinson will appear from 4pm to 5:30pm.
03-10-2009 J.Biz Unknown why but this combo absolutely works. This Nike Terminator High is all white with metallic silver. To put the icing on the cake there are the neon green shoe laces. Ge the Nike Terminator High Basic ND starting on April 1at 21 Mercer St. in New York.
Nike Air Yeezy
03-03-2009 All cogitation of the rumored Nike Air Yeezy can be put to rest as they are available and no longer fable. Before his internship at Louis Vuitton, Kanye West helped design his signature shoe with designer Mark Smith. You may remember the Zen Grey and Light Charcoal colorway being worn by Kanye himself last year during his Glow in the Dark Tour. And yes the outsole, midfoot strap and Y shaped lacelock glow in the dark. Get them this Spring.
02-21-2009 J.Biz Now that fusion sneakers are all the rage, Nike has
been the best at this formula. The Huarache Light Burst is the
adolescent child of the Huarache shoe and Air Jordan 11. It comes in
the now infamous colorways of the Air Jordan 11 black on red and gray
variants. Available soon at select Nike accounts as a quickstrike
release.
01-22-2009 J.Biz Seems during his internship Kanye West has had an influence on the design of their sneakers. Here is a press release from Louis Vuitton announcing his collaboration:
PARIS — Marc Jacobs and the Louis Vuitton men’s studio director
Paul Helbers have some design competition this season. Kanye West, who
was sitting front row at the Vuitton show, has designed a line of five
LV sneakers. Only one design, above, was featured in the show — a
monochromatic midtop with no frills, save for a quilted flap in the
back, all the easier to tuck pants into. “The inspiration came from a
jacket with a huge collar in the movie ‘Dune,’ ” West says. “Most
sneakers focus on the tongue, so I wanted to do something different.”
West knows whereof he speaks: he says he has no idea how many shoes he
owns, but he does know that he routinely needs to send shipments off to
storage. The LV-meets-Kanye kicks will be available at Louis Vuitton
stores in June.
They actually don't look bad. Very simple and the flap in the back of the shoe to tuck your jeans is classic.
11-12-2008 J.Biz Puma has teamed with designer Mihara Yasuhiro in putting together a fresh look on a classic theme for their Autumn/Winter 2008 line. Inspired by Jazz Yasuhiro uses slimmer silhouettes, and velcro straps. His original Puma collaboration also makes a return. The MY-7 design now spawns the MY-7 Reborn. Check out that shoe and the Puma MY-39 and the MY-34 at www.puma.com.
Married to the MOB x Nike Dunks
11-02-2008 We first showed you this callabo with the Married To The
MOB new winter line, now additional info is available on the Married to
the MOB and Nike Dunks High. Starting Saturday November 8th these kicks
will be available at: UNDFTD Las Vegas, Bodega, Kendo, Montalban, 21
Mercer, ALIFE NYC, UNDFTD Santa Monica, and NTNY. Go get it
sneakerheads.
Nike Air Magma 2008
Cool Breeze Avalanche by Greedy Genius
09-28-2008 by J.Biz Greedy Genius has this preview from their fall collection. It's a shoe called Cool Breeze Avalanche, and it's funky fresh. They are all white high tops with a zebra like pattern on the heel and black shoelaces.Available October 1st from Greedy Genius.
Scottie Pippen NIKE AIR FLIGHT LITE HIGH
09-20-2008 by J.Biz Although many remember the Jordan VI shoe as the shoe worn by Michael Jordan in the Chicago Bulls 1st championship year. The shoe worn by his righthand man Scottie Pippen was the Nike Air Flight Lite. This Pippen colorway is due out in November at $110.
Nike/ Jordan Supreme Olympic Shoes
08-09-2008 Nike and Jordan have teamed up to come up with a united 2008 Olympic theme shoe line honoring the games in Beijing. The shoes are in the Team U.S.A. colors with Chinese influence. The Zoom Supreme are for LeBron James, the Jordan Olympic Supreme for Carmelo Anthony and the Hyperdunk Supremes are for Kobe Bryant.
CONVERSE - TEAM WADE OLYMPICS
08-09-2008 Dwayne Wade has his signature shoe for the Beijing Olympic Games, the Converse Team Wade Olympics. It is also part of the Olympic Supreme alliance with Jordan and Nike. It has the same Team U.S.A. colorways and theme.These will be available worldwide on 08/08/08 with 2008 pairs in total.
