Clarks Natural Canvas Pack

Despite the timeless nature of Clarks’ popular models including the Natalie, Desert Boot and Wallabee, Clarks has reinvented itself on numerous occasions. Although each style has largely remained the same, differentiation has come through the use of unique materials. In recent memory we’ve seen the likes of ballistic nylon and horse hair all seen with this most recent release featuring natural canvas for the uppers. In addition both the Natalie and Wallabee can be seen with leather highlights around the collar. Available now at Chapterworld.

PUMA x Yo! MTV Raps – 3rd Series

The honor the golden age of Hip Hop, PUMA is releasing another collaboration with MTV. This 3rd PUMA x Yo! MTV Raps collection will include 3 classic PUMA model – First Round, RS-100, and Suede Patent. Each adorned with wild colorways and mix compositions. Due out on April 15th, in limited quantity, at exclusive retailers, such as the Harajuku and Osaka flagship stores of XLarge in Japan.

Nike AF1 “Rainbow” Pack

We present you the Nike AF1 “Rainbow” Pack. We labeled it that way, because it reminds us of the recent Freestyle Rainbow pack by Reebok.

The Air Force 1’s come in three colorways and all panels of the shoes come in the same colorway, including the soles and laces. Hopefully they add some more colors to the line-up. These are now available at Provider. [via High Snobiety]

PUMA® x YO! MTV Raps Limited Edition Shoes & Apparel

 

Puma and YO! MTV Raps celebrates the Golden age of Hip Hop with a collection signature PUMA Clyde and Suede, featuring Doctor Dre and Ed Lover, Big Daddy Kane, MC Shan and Doug E. Fresh. True to the culture of the time, each shoe has its own blazing colourway and the famed YO! logo on the tongue and heel and unique call outs to each artist.

A limited number of pairs of these shoes will be available exclusively at local retailers beginning September 2007. In addition to the YO! MTV Raps collection, Puma will launch five additional Suede colorways inspired by the show and famed hip hop era, available at PUMA Concept Stores globally. Check out the link below for more info. [via PUMA]

Air Jordan XX3 White / Stealth Black / Metallic Gold

The Air Jordan XX3 (23) has definitely been off to a good start this year with the great amount attention it has been receiving and the Jordan Brand have transitioned on to the fourth color-way of the Air Jordan XX3. The fourth color-way will consist of White, Stealth Black and Metallic Gold.

No official nickname has been given to this particular model but it can simply be shortened to the “Stealth” XX3. All of the releases of the XX3 have feature subtle color combinations and the same can be said about this model which features new designs including Michael Jordan’s signature in Metallic Gold at the front of the shoe. The Stealth Air Jordan XX3 will be released on April 5th, 2008 with a retail price of $185 as a general release. [via SneakerFiles]

See the other air Jordan XX3 photos below.

Nike Air Force 1 Supreme “Orca”

Since its recent inception into the Air Force 1, Supreme models have created a more contemporary styling for the 25+ year old sneaker. The use of a visible air bubble has often been the distinguishing factor on Nike’s more expensive and higher performing models from its more economical models. But over the years, the popularity of the AF1 has shown that the AF1s original design was popular enough to sustain such strong interest. This upcoming release from AF1 features a colorway similar to the Nike Orca Pack of Dunks released a few years back with a similar albeit flipped use of black and white. No word yet on an official release from Nike.

Source: Sneaker News via City Sole

Lupe Fiasco Converse Chuck Taylor All Star

Most likely a hype building move by Converse, quality pictures have surfaced of a Lupe Fiasco designed All Star which is allegedly not slated for release. The shiny patent upper was conceived with the (Product) Red humanitarian theme in mind which correlates with the subtle use of red highlights. As mentioned, no release date is expected for these joints.

Lupe was performing at the Dr. Romanelli’s 1Hund[RED] Artists shoe launch in LA about a month ago, there was also mention of his own Converse shoe under the Product [RED] line. Converse reports on them today, they are a full black patent leather All Star High with red accents and a white sole. No mention on availability yet.

Death from Above – Death Seeker AF 1

Sneaker customizer Mark Ong, better known as SBTG, joined forces toy designer PHU, to create 16 one-of-the-kind sneakers. Titled “Death from Above”, the collection depicts a fictitious aerial battle between 2 sworn enemies – The Death Seeker AF1s and the Phantom Mirage AM90s.

First off is the Death Seeker Air Force 1, call signs “Thunderbolt/Spitfire”. Features a weathered fuselage as an armor and cloaked in an urban desert storm camouflage. It is a “suicidal maniac” masked with the warhawks teeth ready for a Kamikaze mission. Retails for US$ 500 and comes with individually numbered on sneakers and box. In total 8 Death Seeker AF 1 “fighters” will be available. The mission will start this Sunday, March 30th, at 10 pm EST, on the shop section of Royalefam

Vans Christian Hosoi Collection

Christian Hosoi has been an important figure in skateboarding history for the past several decades. Christian started skating at the young age of six years old and got plenty of time to perfect his skills at a young age as his father was the manager of a skatepark and by the age of 14, Christian Hosoi turned pro.

During the 1980s Christian Hosoi emerged as one of the top vert riders and developed a bit of a rivalry with Tony Hawk over supremacy in the skate world. The 1990s were not as good for Hosoi as skateboarding transformed to favoring the streets over the vert. A series of failed business ventures coupled with a warrant out for his arrest kept Hosoi from attending the first ever X Games in what was thought to be a hyped up battle between him and Tony Hawk.

After a few years in the pen in the new century, Hosoi received support from the outside with special collaborations such as a Rising Sun deck released by Shorty’s modeled after his first board he designed when he turned pro with Sims Skateboards. Hosoi, a Japanese-American, chose this as a symbol of pride of his heritage.

In 2006, Christian Hosoi founded Hosoi Skateboards and was treated to a collaboration with Vans on the Sk8-Hi that some of you may remember from a couple years ago. Hosoi and Vans have come together yet again to produce three pairs of Vans with the rising sun pattern.

Adidas Consortium ZX700 Snakeskin

The relatively new ZX700 is set to release in snakeskin form as part of March’s adidas Consortium series. The boat shoe style is created with Italian snakeskin uppers with highlights including suede and reflective trims as it combines form and function together. Available later this month at select Consortium dealers. Thank you limited editions for the heads up on this hot item!

Benihana “Hibachi” x adidas Gil II Zero

“Hibachi”, the one word catchphrase was impulsively yelled by Wizards guard Gilbert Arenas and would eventually go on to be an often used catch phrase representing his favorite restaurant chain, Benihana. Despite Gilbert Arenas’ notable on-court absence, adidas has continued with many themed releases seen on his Gil II Zero model. These will be available March 23rd. Thank you Hypebeast for the heads up.

Jordan Brand PHLY

Look out for these on eBay’s buy it now for as high as $500!

Despite many Air Jordans holding the role of lifestyle products in their own right rather then their original designation as a performance basketball shoe, Jordan Brand has ensured the brand is seen as more diverse than the Air Jordan models of the past which has paved its way to success.

N.A.H.U.L. x Sneaker Pimps 2008 Mexico

With recent word of Sneaker Pimps Mexico going down on March 13th, a special custom piece was created by Nike SB “Day of the Dead” Dunk Low creator N.A.H.U.L. as he deconstructed a pair of Air Force 1s to achieve this final product. Could make for an interesting conversation piece if it ever finds its way to a coffee table.

Sneaker Pimps Mexico 2008
The world’s largest touring sneaker show, Sneaker Pimps will be traveling south of the border next week, with a stop at the Vive Cuervo Salon in Mexico City on March 13th. The event boasts live music performances by the Wallabee Champ Ghostface Killah, Dr Octagon (aka Kool Keith) and DJ Muggs. The show also includes live artist installations by living legends Futura, Stash, Claw Money and SBTG. Visit sneakerpimps.com.mx for further details.

Nike “Air Max and ACG” Air Force One Packs

It looks like it will be the summer of the Air Force 1. First we have the the upcoming ACG Pack Air Force Ones, due out in April and May and ranging in price from $125 to $150 depending on the model. The lead off is the Air Force 1 Safari that take color, material, and design cues from the retro classic Air Safari. The next pair is the Air Force 1 Mowabb which lent inspiration earlier this year for a set of Huarache runners, but this time makes its way to the Air Force 1 with its signature neoprene tongue and speckled midsole. Lastly, the ACG classic, the Air Wildwood, lends its colors as inspiration for the Air Force 1 Wildwood.

Air Jordan Hybrid Bag

Taking the hybrid thing to a new level, Jordan Brand has created this Frankenstein bag incorporating highlights from models including the AJVI, AJ VII, AJ XII, AJ XIII and AJ XVII. A realistic looking sole can be seen representing the base of the bag with various highlights through out. Not the first time the Jordan Brand has incorporated actual footwear into a bag, previously using the Air Jordan III as the theme behind a bag designed by Michael Ditullo.

Bored of your generic store-bought shoes?

When I saw Matt Francois from Sole Brother Custom Sneakers latest creations, I was instantly intrigued. He creates very inventive designs that are both beautiful and durable and look as if the shoe was manufactured that way. They are the kind of shoes that immediately attract attention.

The process of getting custom sneakers is a little more involved than a quick trip to the shoe store but the results are unique. When he designs shoes he provides customers with a computer generated mock-up for approval. Each custom design is hand done and after it is finished, they coat the shoe with a protective layer which resists water and physical damage. The shoes costs between $400 – $700 which includes the design fee, the base shoe, and free shipping. They specialize in sneakers but can customize high heels, hand bags, belts, wallets, and anything else made of leather or other similar materials.

Nike Air Force 1 Air Mowabb + AF1 X Air Safari 1

It’s been a while since we last seen some great AF1s being released after a major 25 year anniversary celebration that took place throughout 2007. This year Nike Dunk will be on the hot seat as we came across numerous celebration events been held worldwide and we expect to see more later this year. But that doesn’t stop AF1 from coming back to the game at all! Here we are looking at two great new AF1s that will probably going to steal Dunk’s thunder.

Adidas Begins Offering Custom-Fit Shoes

You’ve heard the saying, if the shoe fits, wear it. Now, Adidas is hoping a new idea in footwear will give customers the perfect fit every time.

A machine at the Adidas signature store in San Francisco’s Westfield Mall will measure your shoe size down to one tenth of a millimeter. Customers can also customize the shoe’s comfort level, along with the style. The custom made shoes take 3-6 weeks to make and add $45-60 to the cost.

“Our adidas Sport Performance Stores are an important communication platform where we can showcase the breadth and depth of the adidas brand while offering consumers a unique and innovative setting with specialty services including the new “mi Innovation Center,” said Karen Feldpausch-Sturm, Senior Vice President of Global Retail for adidas. “The “mi Innovation Center” will change the way consumers shop and their expectations at retail. It is a true first and we are thrilled to premier the mIC in Paris offering customers a whole new dimension of interaction with adidas products.”