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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

WeSC 2011 Spring Campaign

Just like so many brands I am currently wearing, I discovered WeSC last year and was hooked instantly.  The 2011 spring lookbook is out and it doesn’t disappoint. The campaign is full of  different creative people having fun in different settings.  There are some promising pieces in the collection. What do you think of the WeSC collection? The rest of the pics after the break.

Nike Air Max Pegasus 92

Have I told you before I like Nike running shoes from the 90’s?  The Nike Air Pegasus 92 is one of the reason’s.  I love the black matte/silver/sangria colorway.  This is just a simple, great looking shoe; a little bit of suede and mesh wrapped up in retro running shoe. What do you think of the retro Pegasus 92? The rest of the pics right after the break.

Freshjive 2011 Spring Lookbook

Out of all the lookbook’s I have posted, I am more excited about this one. I rediscovered Freshjive last year and it quickly became one of my go to brands.  All the usual suspects of Spring are in the collection; short, tanks and short sleeve button ups.  The theme is River’s Edge, with a lot of photos in and around the Los Angeles reservoir.  What do you think of the Freshjive 2011 Spring Lookbook? The rest of the pics after the break.

Disney x SOPHNET

I mentioned while reviewing the SOPHNET 2011 Spring/Summer collection that the brand was collaborating with Disney.  Here’s the complete collection which will be available soon. The focus of the collection is a football (soccer) theme, incorporated with the Disney characters. What do you think of the Disney x SOPHNET collection? The rest of the pics after the break.

adidas Originals James Bond for David Beckham 2011

Here’s where sports active wear meets high fashion. adidas Originals is once again collaborating with James Bond and David Beckham for 2011.  This collection is all about minimalism and creating a collection for those guys who are transition to wearing high end fashion pieces. What do you think of the James Bond for David Beckham collection?  The rest of the pics after the break.

Nike Air Royal Mid “Baroque”

My first experience, with the Air Royal Mid, was last year with the patent leather version.  I was contemplating wearing them in my upcoming wedding.  The Royal’s, this year, have been changed a little bit.  Instead of having a perforated swoosh, they chose to use compression molding; creating a raised swoosh. They also swapped out the leather lining for a softer wool lining.  Besides the technical jargon; this shoe is pre aged leather shoe; with all the crack and creases of aged leather. It looks like a shoe that has been handed down from generation to generation.  This is just a great looking shoe.  It’s available now at Canadian boutique Livestock for $155, which is so worth it for these shoes. What do you think of the redesigned Air Royal Mid?  The rest of the pics after the break.

Nike Air Max Penny 2011 Retro Release

I’m glad to the Orlando Magic getting the respect they deserve.  I have been a Magic fan since the team began.  The best days, until now, were with Shaq and Penny.  Penny was one of my favorite players and the guy captured a nation. Those days are over but, his shoes are still a part of sneaker culture. The 1/2 cent is a much loved shoe with sneakerheads; first the eggplant and then the cranberry.  Now the Orlando Magic colorway is getting the retro treatment and I am excited.  We’ll probably see these drop onto shelves in the next few months. What do you think of the Air Max Penny colorway? The rest of the pics after the break.

J. Crew x New Balance 1400

J. Crew is known for collaborating with a plethora of brands.  I have experienced their collaboration with Levi’s and it was a smash hit.  I wasn’t sure how I was going to feel about New Balance’s collab, because sometimes shoe collabs can go wrong. Not in this case.  The newest crop of New Balance 1400’s have hit J. Crew and they are perfect for that store.  The 1400 is a straight forward, no frills retro shoe; which goes great with Americana style.  It’s not as bulky as the 574, but maintains that retro feel.  They come in 5 colors; raw steel, pine green, navy, black and rustic orange. So far my favorite is the raw steel and black. What do you think of the J. Crew x New Balance collaboration?  The rest of the pics after the break.

F.C. Real Bristol 2011 S/S Lookbook

What’s a good way to sell your clothing line?  Tap into the football market and create a fake football club; by football I mean soccer, not American football. F.C. Real Bristol is the third Japanese brand to drop their 2011 S/S lookbook.  F.C.R.B. is also part of SOPHNET, but they make more active clothes with help from Nike.  The line is full of active polos and rugby style shirts, but it’s the workout clothes that really shine.  Instead of hiring models to show off their line, F.C.R.B. uses mannequins.  What do you think of F.C. Real Bristol? The rest of the pics after the break.

uniform experiment 2011 S/S Collection

Another Japanese brand is releasing their 2011 Spring and Summer collection lookbook. uniform experiment’s is an off shoot of parent company SOPHNET.  The line is their experimental take on different uniforms; school and navy uniforms.  If definitely more fashion forward line the SOPHNET, but most of it is right in line with the current style.  What do you think of uniform experiment?  The rest of the pics after the break.