Thursday, April 9, 2009

Usugrow x Vans Sk8-Hi Pro





you saw the other two pairs of this pack; here’s the third and final. The Usugrow x Vans Sk8-Hi Pro is very similar to the Sk8-Lows we showed you this morning. They feature the same midsole imprints, side panel embroidery and tongue tag. These throw in a rose embroidered on the lining, a design that repeats itself on the insole and translucent outsole. There’s also a tonal black embroidery on the heel (kudos to anyone who can decipher its meaning). Like the other two pairs, these are available now at Caliroots.

Vans Premium Leather Pack


Another highlight comes from the regular Vans Spring 2009 Collection - the premium leather pack. The pack consists of the Chukka, Sk8 Hi, Era and Slip-On. All four of them come in a chocolate brown colorway, with the upper made up of premium leather and suede. Sneakers that you just cannot go wrong with.

Nike Air Yeezy | Black/Grey/Fire Red Colorway



So far we knew three colorways of the Nike Air Yeezy would release. The first one came out last weekend, the next one in May and the last one in June. Now another colorway has turned up at an official Nike event in Taipei - black/grey/fire red. Taking lots of inspiration from Jordan, this colorway will for sure interest many of you. The upper is rather subtle, with the fire red setting the right accents on the sole. We also like the clean patent strap and actually prefer it over the structured ones that are on the current Air Yeezy’s. We are not sure if this colorway will actually release, but we will definitely keep you posted. Via Sneakernews.

Wednesday, April 8, 2009

Supra Vaider - White - Black - Blue Mesh




It’s been about a month since we witnessed a torrent of new Vaiders, and judging by the latest colourway Supra has shared, it was worth the wait. Featuring a royal blue, black and white construction, this new Supra Vaider draws its flavor from an alternating pattern of perforations. These perfs appear on the side panels and upper heel/ankle area, plus the toe and tongue. Throw in the double-striped vulc sole, and these are ready go from Premier.

Nike Air Max 90 Current Flywire - Black - Varsity Red





Like the Black/Varsity Royal pair that we showed you earlier, this Black/Varsity Red colorway was one of the styles given to select Olympic athletes last summer and was also part of a very limited release that helped to kick off the opening of the Nike Sportswear 21 Mercer store last August. We showed you a preview of this Air Max 90 Current Flywire back in February and now we have some new images for you to check out. These lightweight performance kicks sport a solid black mesh upper with Varsity Red Flywire adding some color to the palette. Like the Black/Varsity Royal pair, the shoe features a white Swoosh and lining, as well as a white Nike Free midsole for maximum maneuverability. The Air Max 90 Current Flywire also comes with both red and white laces, and although they are expected to hit select Nike Sportswear retailers this summer, you can cop a pair right now on eBay. Via ID4SHOES.

Puma Women’s First Round - Flip Metal Gold + White - Lilac




The Puma First Round is back in two nice new colorways for the ladies. The classic high-top sneaker has been remixed once again in two very different new styles. The first version is a model from Puma’s Flip Metal Pack. It features a metallic gold upper with white patent leather accents and gold speckled white laces. The shoe also uses a solid white midsole to balance the boldness of the shiny gold material. The other new women’s First Round is a little more understated, but still packs a style punch of its own. It sports a solid white leather base with purple patent accents and silver logo prints on the tongue and the side of the upper. Both the Flip Metal Gold and White/Lilac Puma First Round are available now at Overkill.

Vael Project Borg Mid Sneakers



At least once in a while we have to give you some alternatives from the standard brands that we report about daily. Vael Project has in the short time that it has been around already presented a multitude of interesting product. Most notably boots and a beautiful luggage line.

Here we take a look at their Borg Mid Sneaker. The colors work well together, the upper features a leather/suede combination and details such as the Vibram sole and hiking inspired lacing system make this sneaker a winner.

The Vael Project Borg Mid Sneaker is now available at tobi.