Top 5–Nike Air Max Running Shoes

I love vintage running shoes and the most collected is the Air Max series.  They are the flagship running shoe in the Nike Brand and a have a loyal following for each release year.  I chose the 5 that I think represent the series best. The rest of the story after the break.

Nike Air Foamposite One “Penny”

The Nike Air Foamposite One “Penny” released last night at retailers. Did you pick yours up?  What do you think of the Foamposite “Penny?” The rest of the pics after the break.

SOPHNET x Carhartt Collection “Capsule”

Have you ever wanted to dress like you worked on the American railroads?  SOPHNET and Carhartt are making you dreams come true.  The “Capsule” Collection is a collaboration celebrating denim uniforms of workers that Carhartt used to make.  All four pieces are made of 9oz denim with the star being the denim jumpsuit; sure to be a crowd pleaser at your next party.  What do you think of the capsule collection? The rest of the pics after the break.

Sixpack France “Dust to Dust” Collection

Are you looking for a new brand of sick tees to wear?  Well look no further than France! Sixpack France has released an immense amount of tees.  There are parody tee, art tees, political tees and even weird tees.  They have releases pics of 24 tees so far and hopefully there are more coming.  I am salivating looking through all the great shirts and they are all great tees.  Some real stand outs are the “Pink Flag” and “Jazz, Poetry, Drugs” tee.  What do you think of the Sixpack France collection? The rest of the pics after the break.

Billionaire Boys Club 2011 S/S Lookbook

He makes great music and he also makes great clothes.  I’m, of course, talking about Pharrell Williams; super producer and sneaker and clothing enthusiast.  Billionaire Boys Club have dropped their 2011 collection and it’s a little out there and a little everyday wear.  I don’t recommend this collection for those with a heart condition.  What do you think of the BBC 2011 collection?  The rest of the pics after the break.

Band of Outsiders 2011 S/S Lookbook

“Look it’s Cyclops!” It’s actually James Marsden for the new Band of Outsiders2011 Spring/Summer Lookbook. He’s just having fun at the Gaylord Hotel in LA.  The best part about this lookbook is it was shot with a Polaroid Camera; it kind of gives it an overexposed, vintage look.  What do you think of the Band of Outsiders lookbook?  The rest of the pics after the break.

adidas Originals Questar–Available Now

Remember these beauties?  The adidas Originals Questar just popped up on the Originals website for sale.  The shoe retails for $125 which is reasonable for most retro shoes. This is a must have for any sneakerheads shoe collection, even the biggest fan of Nike Shoes.

pics courtesy of adidas Originals

Video: adidas Originals Jeremy Scott Cover Shoot

The video is a photo shoot for the cover of XOXO magazine. It’s a pretty short video of the behind the scenes of the shoot. 

Nike SB Dunk Pro “Denim”

More and more denim covered sneakers are dropping lately.  We had seen grey denim and dark selvage denim, and now we get a mixture.  The newest SB Dunk is covered in dark obsidian/midnight navy denim.  The Dunk also features the new and improved sole and mid sole, that I talked about a while back. It’s a pretty damn good looking shoe, but right now it’s only available in store at UK skate shop Dissent. I’ll keep you posted if and when these drop in the U.S. What do you think of the Nike SB Dunk “Denim?” The rest of the pics after the break.

Nike Air Pegasus 83 SI

Why are all the good vintage shoes only available overseas?  That includes the Nike Air Pegasus 83.  A great vintage running shoe from the early 80’s; made with a mixture of nylon and suede.  The current colorway, magenta/grey is so far my favorite version of the shoe.  These aren’t available yet but I’ll keep you posted.  What do you think of the Air Pegasus 83?  The rest of the pics after the break.

Nike Air Wildwood ACG

This is the shoe you wear in the warmer times while hiking the trails.  Winter is on it’s way out and warmer weather is on the horizon.  You don’t want to wear your winter boots in the heat and you don’t want to wear any regular running shoe on the trail. The Wildwood blends both the durability of a boot and a slim, comfort ability of a running shoe.  I’m not loving the design; I still prefer the Air Max 1 ACG running shoe.  What do you think of the Wildwood ACG?  The rest of the pics after the break.

Spotlight: adidas Originals Running Shoes

The adidas Originals started as a way for younger people to experience the popular shoes of the 70’s and 80’s.  It’s also a way to display their history in actual form and not just pictures.  People, like myself, crave what we once had and love to cherish past innovations.  It’s no surprise that I love vintage shoes but, I really have a thing for vintage running shoes.  I think one of the big reasons I have a thing for vintage shoes, is that when these shoes came out I didn’t have the money to buy the shoes.  So now I am making up for lost time and I can afford to purchase most of these lost souls.  Check out the rest of the story after the break.

Top 5 Packer/Steelers Colored Shoes

I have been a Green Bay Packers fan since birth.  I am so happy that they won the Super Bowl and are receiving the recognition that they deserve. I didn’t want to do just a Packers colored shoes Top 5, because frankly there aren’t that many in the true colors.  So I included the Pittsburgh Steelers colors, Yellow and Black, because they had a lot of heart and played a fantastic game.  I have decided to to use only the team colors and not colors that might match. Check out the Top 5 after the break.

Nike Challenger

If any more retro shoes are released my head will probably explode.  Not likely, but I am super excited that Nike is dipping back into the 70’s running shoe catalog.  The Challenger is an updated version of the 60’s waffle running shoe and it comes in a grey/blue colorway.  Hopefully there are more of these shoes on the retro horizon.  What do you think of the Challenger retro?  The rest of the pics after the break.

3 New Levi’s Fits

Always on the cutting edge of denim design; Levi’s has released 3 new fits.  The 520 Taper is a slouchy skinny fit. This fit isn’t super innovative, but I am excited to see Levi’s take on this emerging fit.  The Skinny Carpenter is workwear combined with fashion.  I am still not sure of how this one is going to look, but I am willing to give it a try.  The Ex- Girlfriend a satirical take on the popular boyfriend fit for woman. The fit is the exact opposite of the boyfriend fit; it’s an ultra skinny stretch jean.  This is the jean for the guys who find the 510 a little too loose.  I am glad to see 3 very different fits being released and Levi’s seem to be taking a risk with the carpenter and ex-girlfriend fits.  What do you think of the newest Levi’s fits?  The rest of the pics after the break.

New Balance 576 “Lake District Pack”

What better way to honor your heritage than making a shoe to represent your English factory.  The Lake District Pack was to designed after the New Balance Flimby Factory.  Each shoe is wrapped in leather and all represent the Lake District location.  The shoe are the NB 576, which one of their most popular retro running shoe.  What do you think of the Lake District Pack? The rest of the pics after the break.

Nike Zoom Bruin SB “Mulder”

You may remember my first encounter with the SB Bruin as the shoes that Marty McFly wore in the first Back to the Future. Now they are getting the retro treatment thanks to Richard Mulder; who designed the shoes colors after the LA Dodgers. I wish this shoe was red and white instead of blue and white. What do you think of the SB Bruins colorway the rest of the pics after the break.

Grotesk x Carhartt Tees

On the heels of Carhartt’s new collection comes a amazing collaboration with Grotesk.  The collection is all tees designed by artists with a vintage feel.  Each shirt is different and unique, which is a breath of fresh air considering most of the crappy tees some brands are putting out. What do you think of the Grotesk x Carhartt collaboration?  The rest of the pics after the break.

Carhartt Spring/Summer 2011 Collection

My only experience with Carhartt was workwear and western wear, until now.  I have noticed more and more Carhartt collaborations with high end fashion brands.  Now Carhartt is moving more and more into the mainstream fashion world, but you can see their roots in workwear with this collection. What do you think of the 2011 S/S collection from Carhartt?  The rest of the pics after the break.

adidas Originals ZX 380 “Ice Grey”

I am glad to see adidas joining in the old school running shoe release party.  The latest addition is the ZX 380, a sleek, slimmer version of the adidas OG releases.  These are available for pre-order at End clothing. What do you think of the OG ZX 380?  The rest of the pics after the break.

Nike Sportswear Video: Love to Run. Live to Inspire

This is a short video on artist Jack Greer’s passion for running and living in New York City.  It also chronicles how he finds passion and what things inspire his art. Jack can be seen wearing the Air Vengeance Vintage in Black/Varsity Red and his dog is chewing on a Air Vortex Vintage in Sail/Metallic Gold.  He is also wearing various Sportswear jackets and tees. It’s a great video and only about a minute long.

Common Projects 2011 Spring/Summer Collection

Common Projects has released their 2011 Spring/Summer collection.  These shoes would go perfect with the Gitman Bros. Vintage collection.  The collection is full of solid colored shoes; with the main focus on having no labels or logos.  The only thing on the shoe is the numbers pictured above.  This is the kind of shoe all those older men should be wearing instead of “dad shoes” or “mandals.” What do you think of the Common Projects collection?  The rest of the pics after the break.

Gitman Bros. Vintage S/S 2011 Collection

A collection full of madras and plaid shirts; it’s the perfect spring/summer combination.  These shirts look like the slightest bit of pressure and they would shred to pieces. I am sure that’s not the case, but I imagine the shirts are going to be the lightest, most comfortable shirts you will ever own.  A shirt this thin will be great it you live in a hot and humid climate, because it breathes very well.  What do you think of the Gitman Vintage Collection?  The rest of the pics after the break.

kidrobot x Family Guy

It was bound to happen and I am glad it happened.  On the heels of The Simpsons and Futurama collection; kidrobot has released series 1 of Family Guy dunny collection.  I am already a collector of The Simpsons dunnys and now I am looking forward to starting my Family Guy collection.  With only preview shots out I can already tell the stand outs; the old man, Seamus, death and the evil monkey.  I can only hope that the chicken is a mystery one or greased up deaf guy.  The collection will be available on February 17th.  What do you think of the Family Guy collection?  The rest of the pics after the break.

It’s Trash Day–Vans Sk8-Hi “Disco Pack”

It’s Friday, time to take out the trash. What happened to these shoes?  Somebody went a little crazy with the sequins.  I know that everyone is designing crazy shoes lately, but those shoes at least look good.  This shoe looks like someone’s bad attempt with customizing a shoe.  It’s not really just the sequins that I have a problem with; it’s how crappy the sequin pattern looks.  Read the rest of the story after the break, including more pics.

Vans Chukka 59 x John Cardiel

It’s nice to see Vans shoes getting the royal treatment. This Chukka is covered in grey suede with tan accent and a white sole.  The shoe is a pro model for John Cardiel, but I don’t think I would want to ruin this shoe skateboarding. What do you think of the Chukka 59?  The rest of the pics after the break.

adidas Originals “Blue Collection” Part 2

Last month the preview shots for the adidas Originals “Blue Collection” hit the internet. Now more shots of the collection have popped up on the web. The collection is full a simple items tees, jackets, button ups; what really shines, again, is the jeans.  It looks like a tapered skinny fit and a slim or regular fit.  What do you think of the new Blue Collection pics?  The rest of the pics after the break.

Converse S/S 2011 “Black Mountain College”

Converse has launched their 2011 S/S collection, which draws it’s inspiration from a college closed by the Nazi’s in the 30’s.  The pieces are typical clothes you would find people wearing on a college campus now a days.  What do you think of the Converse 2011 S/S Collection? The rest of the pics after the break.

Norse Project 2011 Spring/Summer Lookbook

What do you do in Denmark in the Spring/Summer season?  You go to the beach of course.  That’s what Norse Project thought about when the designed their 2011 S/S line.  The collection is a mixture of jackets and shorts; which seems like a weird combination, but seems to work effortlessly.  This collection has summer in Maine feel; a walking on the beach at night with a cold breeze. What do you think of the Norse Project Collection?  The rest of the pics after the break.

adidas Originals Zx 500 Iron/Blue/Yellow

Can we please have more retro running shoes?  adidas Originals is releasing the Zx 500 in a new colorway, iron grey/blue and yellow.  adidas Originals is known for releasing bright colored shoes and that’s exactly what we have here.  You can stop worrying about buying this shoe until it’s March release.  What do you think of the Zx 500?  The rest of the pics after the break.

Hectic x Mita x New Balance MT580BKX

The newest addition to most new shoes is wood grain.  Lot’s of different brands have been experimenting with this pattern. Sometimes is soars and other times it falls flat, but that’s part of experimenting. New Balance partnered with Hectic and Mita on the 580 model.  Their wood grain version looks great on this shoe.  The mix of black/orange and white really compliment the wood grain sole.  The 580 is a little bulkier than I prefer but it still has the perfect vintage running shoe look. What do you think of the New Balance collaboration? The rest of the pics after the break.

Levi’s: Made and Crafted 2011 Collection

Levi’s new line Made and Crafted has released their 2011 Spring/Summer look book.  More after the break.

Levi’s Vintage/Made and Crafted “Mt. Rushmore”

Who better then Levi’s to celebrate one of the most impressive creations in United States history.  Mt. Rushmore was constructed from 1927 to 1942 and it took over 700 men to help build the mountain creation.  This line is dedicated to the men and the work outfits they wore while on the job.  The line is loaded with tapered jeans and work style one pocket wovens. The look is no frills, non treated denim and shirts.  What do you think of the collection?  The rest of the pics after the break.

Stone Island 2011 Spring/Summer Lookbook

Out of all the lookbook’s I have posted, this is the most non traditional book.  Stone Island has launched Shadow Project their latest collection.  This collection is what I imagine we will be wearing the future; non cotton fibers with lots of built in zippers pockets in neutral tones. Most of the items look like a mix between workout clothes and high fashion pieces. What do you think of the Stone Island Shadow Project?  The rest of the pics after the break.

Nike Air Pegasus 83' SI

A vintage running shoe, yes please. The Air Pegasus 83 is a great looking vintage shoe, especially in the concord grape and wolf grey colorway.  It looks like a combination of the Cortez and Waffle shoes. This shoe the reason I have a love for vintage running shoes. These are available at Caliroots right now.What do you think of the Air Pegasus 83? The rest of the pics right after the break.

Our Legacy Spring/Summer 2011 Lookbook

The Swedish brand Our Legacy has released their 2011  Spring/Summer Lookbook entitled “Observation.”  The collection is a call back to the styles of 1980-1981 with a modern spin. Which is only fitting because they started the company in that era. They did a great job combining the past and the present; while keeping with fit of today’s styles and fits.  What do you think of Our Legacy’s 2011 S/S Lookbook? The rest of the pics after the break.

Wednesday Rant eBay Sellers and Buyers

It’s Wednesday, time for a rant.  This one has been bugging me for a while.  I used to love shopping on eBay and I was constantly on the site looking for the best deal. eBay used to be a civilized service where most sellers would make deals and people were honorable. It used to be fun to put in bids and even get into a war over something; when you won you felt proud, like you had done something great.

Now I get on the site and it’s either full of fakes or the sellers’ are trying to scam the buyers. The latest scam is putting an item up with a $1 buy it now, but also putting the shipping at like $200 dollars.  What happens is Mr. Buyer comes along and see the insane deal, uses the buy it now and now he’s owes $201.  Some people could say this is fair and the buyers should read the whole auction before they bid. That’s correct but most people are caught up in the $1 deal that they jump on the item before anyone bids. That’s what the seller counts on and hopes the person doesn’t read all the details.

The other problem with eBay is there is too much buyer protection and the sellers are getting screwed.  I don’t know how many times a buyer has made up something and I had to suffer the consequences.  I would even present solid evidence and eBay would still rule in their favor.  eBay values the buyer more than the seller.  I can understand this because most sellers sell fakes, sell items and never ship them and bid shill.  Bid shilling is when the seller sets up another account and increases his own bids to create a larger amount.

You just can’t trust anyone on eBay anymore.  There are too many fakes and too many shady sellers. eBay used to be the epicenter of the home garage sale. A place where people could take the old gently used items and make more money then a pawn shop would offer.  I was hoping things would get better but every time I go back to eBay and look around, I am reminded of a better time that is long gone.

Spotlight: kidrobot The Simpsons Figures

I am a huge Simpsons fan.  I have watched the show from the beginning, collected memorabilia and I am dangerous at Simpsons trivia.  When I first heard about the kidrobot collection I freaked out.  Then when I found out it was a blind box collection I thought, “what’s a blind box?” For those who don’t know, a blind box means you don’t know what you are going to get.  So in order to collect these figures you have to just keep buying them and hope you don’t get the same figure. That’s what makes collecting these so fun and nerve racking.  There are 2 series so far and most of the main characters have been released.  Let’s take a look at some of the characters from series 1 and 2, right after the break.

New Balance 998 “Made in USA”

Get ready for the Fall and more retro running shoes.  New Balance has just released a preview for the 998, which is being released in Fall 2011.  I really like the look of this shoe; it’s definitely drawing inspiration from the 90’s style.  What do you think of the 998?  The rest of the pics after the break.

Nike SB February 2011 Releases

Each month Nike SB releases new shoes, colorways and redesigns.  The Dunks, Janoski, V.Rod and P. Rods were all given new colors.  The stand out is the Zoom Omar Salazar with the “Flywire” and the gum sole. What do you think of the February SB releases?  The rest of the pics after the break.

Nike ACG Terra Lunar Vengeance

My three favorite letters ACG.  I am excited that more Lunar series shoes are getting the ACG treatment.  The newest is the Terra Lunar Vengeance; a combination of a street running shoe and a trail running shoe. The colorway is signal red/light grey.  I like how the the used both the lunar sole and the traditional speckled ACG sole.  This is a solid new school running shoe and should be on your own list of shoes to buy. You can pick these up at Asphalt Gold right now. What do you think of the ACG Lunar Vengeance? The rest of the pics after the break.

PORTER x adidas Originals 80’s Superstar

What happens when take a classic adidas shoe and mix is with vintage military styling?  You get a pretty unique shoe.  Many times I have seen zippers on shoes, but it was mostly used as a gimmick.  The Porter x 80’s Superstar is designed after the MA-1 used by pilots.  The shoe is mostly black with orange lining and the zipper seems function to make a laced shoe into a slip on shoe.  I didn’t like this shoe at first glance, but after writing this I have grown to love the shoe as a whole; plus you get a sweet canvas bag for the shoes.  What do you think of the PORTER x adidas Superstar?  The rest of the pics after the break.

Bedwin and The Heartbreakers 2011 S/S Collection

It’s the Japanese invasion.  Bedwin and The Heartbreakers, not a band, have released their 2011 Spring/Summer Collection.  The collection is full of short sleeve button ups, lightweight pants and tons of crop suits.  Well just the pants are cropped and I am still digesting the idea of a crop suit.  What really shines is the sweaters, khakis and wovens. What do you think of the Bedwin and The Heartbreakers 2011 S/S collection?  The rest of the pics after the break.

YMC 2011 Spring/Summer Lookbook

One of the great things about writing this blog is that I get to find tons of new brands.  You Must Create is a British brand and they have just dropped their 2011 Spring/Summer collection.  The collection is filled with jacket and sweaters paired with short and rolled jeans.  They chose to use neutral colors and pair like colors together.  What do you think of the YMC 2011 SS collection? The rest of the pics after the break.

Levi’s Chambray by Opening Ceremony

You know you going to get something special or bizarre when you use celebrity photographer Terry Richardson.  That’s exactly what Opening Ceremony’s wanted for their Levi’s collaboration.  Open Ceremony is a frequent collaborator with Levi’s and this time the have done with Japanese fabric chambray.  The collection will feature shirts, jeans and jackets with prices ranging from $175 to $300 at both Levi’s and Opening Ceremony’s online stores. What do you think of Levi’s Chambray by Opening Ceremony? The rest of the pics right after the break.

adidas Originals Micropacer Gore-Tex

The shoe of the future is here.  adidas is well known for combining computers and running shoes.  The Micropacer is a adidas running shoe with a digital display on the shoe’s tongue. This particular shoe  is also equipped with Gore-Tex; so that means durability, water resistance and a shoe that breathes well. Look for the Micropacer Gore-Tex in March at select stores. What do you think of the Micropacer Gore-Tex? The rest of the pics after the break.

Nike Sky Force 88’

Through all the new show releases, I am glad to see a classic 80’s basketball shoe getting released.  I remember seeing the Sky Force sale when I was a kid wishing and wanting to possess these shoes. Unfortunately these won’t be available until Summer 2011, so my quest to own these will have to wait. What do you think of the Sky Force 88’? The rest of the pics after the break.

Creative Recreation Spring 2011 Collection

Creative Recreation is a brand I don’t know a whole lot about yet. A co-worker first told me about this brand and he was really digging the brand. The shoes range from simple, casual shoe to extremely stylish and out there. From what I hear these shoes are becoming extremely popular and have a celebrity following.  What do you think of the Creative Recreation Spring 2011 collection? The rest of the pics after the break.

Vans Vault Sk8 Hi x Taka Hayashi Collection

It’s time to open the Vans Vault again. This time the Vans Vault has collaborated with famed designer Taka Hayashi for a unique and stylish take on a skateboarding shoe.  The three shoes are each wrapped in canvas, leather and suede; which is an unusual choice for for a skateboarding shoe, but I doubt anyone will be skateboarding in these shoes.  What do you think of the Vans x Taka Hayashi collaboration? The rest of the pics after the break.

Head Porter Plus “Alumnus”

Head Porter Plus is a Japanese brand who like’s things neat and simple.  The current collection is “Alumnus” is all about college and sophisticated styles.  The collection is going to be release Feb. 2nd at select Head Porter Plus retailers and on their website. What do you think of the collection?

pics courtesy of HB

Deluxe 2011 Spring/Summer Collection

I just posted the shots from Deluxe’s 2011 S/S Campaign. Here’s the actual collection. You can really see the inspiration from the 50’s and 60’s in most of the pieces. Most of the pieces are clean, no frills classics items; you can feel the spirit of jazz throughout.

Deluxe 2011 Spring/Summer

Deluxe is another new Japanese brand that I have discovered this year. The concept behind the collection is “Muddy Town.” A tribute to famous musician Muddy Waters and the styles surrounding jazz in it’s heyday. I love the pics;shot to resemble a dark jazz club with friends hanging and having fun.  What do you think of the Deluxe photos? The rest of the pics after the break.

Vans x A.P.C. Capsule Collection

French brand A.P.C. has collaborated with American company Vans for some upscale, yet causal, shoes.  Three shoes are part of the collaboration; 2 low and 1 mid. This is the perfect shoe for a person looking for casual/elegant shoe.  What do you think of the A.P.C. x Vans collaboration? The rest of the pics after the break.