Every little detail – Designed, developed, and handcrafted in L.A. using our proprietary men’s and women’s lasts, for the perfect fit- Upper combination of Premium Mastrotto® Italian leathers and tech mesh, with a soft, buttery feel that provides a LUXE experience from the first wear- NEW 2.0 Deluxe handcrafted, made in USA leather laces –…
KITH & KIN FALL/WINTER KITH FALL/WINTER CLASSICS KITH FOR BIRKENSTOCK KITH & MLB FOR CLARKS ORIGINALS ACCESSORIES HOMEGOODS Source: Kith for Birkenstock Birkenstock is no longer seen as just a beach bum, lounging on the quad college student, Jesus sandal. The brand has maintained its autonomy and utilized collaborative efforts to elevate the company to…
Source: Kith & Kin Fall/Winter 2021 I’ve long stated that Kith is a retailer perfectly suited to dominate from an experiential position in the market. Their collections reflect the idea of New York as a place where style isn’t sacrificed for function. In their latest drop, the visual merchandising and quality has my finger hovering…
Casual and sporty. Handcrafted with the same meticulous attention to detail as our shoes, the Graham Trainers are the most casual and sporty trainers in our collection. Constructed with water-repellent suede, full-grain leather and recycled PET canvas… Source: Graham Trainers I last wrote about Beckett Simonon last year. I hadn’t revisited the brand until I…
Image Source: PR Times and Japan Today I have to admit, I haven’t checked for Le Coq Sportif as much as I should have. The shoes have no real presence at brick and mortar locations in my region, and to be honest I haven’t really thought about the brand since Joakim Noah rocked them early…
OG Sneaker – Ollie Gray (olliegraymaternity.com) “We love what we’ve built with Ollie Gray, and we love what we get to do for all the moms out there. Motherhood is the toughest job in the world, and if we can make it just a little bit easier — a little more comfortable, a little more…
Do battle with the elements and HOVR over rough terrain in the long awaited relaunch of the Fat Tire from Under Armour. These Armour Shield colorways will help you protect your advantage in bold flavors. Source: Unisex UA HOVR™ Summit Fat Tire Cuff Running Shoes One of my favorite shoes of the last year has…
Indulge your sweet tooth with the Sweet Street Shadow 6000, a Saucony Original influenced by whimsical candy shop treats. With candy-colored leather accents, stripes details & laces inspired by black licorice, this over the top sneaker confection is worth splurging on. Source: Shadow 6000 Sweet Street I made a comment on LinkedIn about the fact…
If you’re like me, you met John Boyega in the film Attack the Block. The young Denzel look alike commandeered attention from the onset of the movie. Since then he has grown into an amazing actor starring in blockbuster films, but most recently his work in smaller roles have stuck with me. In the Netflix…
Source: Introducing: The Expo Sneaker (seavees.com) 1984 laid the groundwork for the sneaker battles that took shape over the next 30 years. It was an Olympic year. Sneaker brands were battling to sponsor the event because it was being held in Los Angeles. What happened during that year with Nike, an upstart company backing some…
Source: THE CHARACTER OF COLLEGE APPAREL – Karhu US While you won’t find Karhu readily available at mainstream sneaker outlets, their collections are more than capable of capturing the eye of those looking for a shift in their wardrobes for the fall and winter. Their latest collection named “Character of College” looks like it’s ready…
Food Fight celebrates all of Saucony’s greatest food inspired Originals, all mashed into one. Like that epic middle school food fight you won’t soon for Source: Shadow 6000 Food Fight At the start of the year, I wrote a post stating Saucony seemed to be standing in quicksand. I proposed the brand’s chase after youth…
Originals Sport Pack Collection – – Clarks® Shoes Official Site (clarksusa.com) A few months ago Ronnie Fieg dropped a collection with Clarks. I hadn’t heard of the models before Fieg delivered his version of the shoes, but I also avoided Instagram and relied heavily on brand websites to discover information. Brands are notorious for relying…
Women’s Capo Faux Shearling Green Shearling, is an alternative to the lady who has to keep overspending on retro drops sucked up by bots and backdoors. If you’re going to pay 2-300 a pair, at least keep your feet warm and don’t look like everyone else in the room. A winter ready look and feel,…
The Bay Area apparel company returns with a new Navy Stripe Sweater, Zip Up Hoodie and Polo Shirt. Check out the photos below. Source: ESSENTIALS COLLECTION The last thing I want to say about Rockridge is that they are Black-owned, although I said it first. We aren’t at a point where we can overlook this…
3 track album Source: Fela Soul – More Than U Know (10th Anniversary Remix), by Amerigo Gazaway Happy 10th Anniversary to our 2011 Fela Kuti x De La Soul collaboration, Fela Soul! Listen to the exclusive unreleased bonus track “More Than U Know” from the original session archives and stream the album on Bandcamp.
Source: Reebok vs. Prince Announce New Collaboration Many of the moves Reebok has been launching in the last few months, seem to have been made without the restraints of adidas. The company has smartly crafted their collaborative efforts and their in-line product to do something critical to their success. What’s critical? Chipping into the market…
Source: SAGA I’m never one to share a shoe and not remind you that I’ve tried that sneaker. Brandblack has quietly become one of my go to in my sneaker rotation. While my son took my Sagas to Miami for his freshman year, it looks like the newer options have added a couple of monochromatic…
Source: PUMA x Animal Crossing™ PUMA x Animal Crossing™: New Horizons Wild Rider Men’s Sneakers $110.00 The wildly successful video game series Animal Crossing™: New Horizons is crossing over to apparel: these Wild Rider Low Boots feature an instantly recognisable screen-printed graphic design intersected with PUMA’s classic translucent PUMA Formstrip – it’s a design…
Source: IVY PARK RODEO: FOURTH IVY PARK COLLECTION WITH BEYONCÉ In direct contrast to Nike’s latest strategy, adidas is producing enough product for anyone who wants to rock with the Beyhive. There are more than enough options still available in the latest collection from Beyonce and adidas. The quick question is whether this drop was…
Source: V-10 SUEDE MULTICO NATURAL BABE I listed the V-10 as an alternative to the Air Force 1. I’m revisiting the model in this new colorway. It’s only showing up on the EU site right now so I’m including the link above. Description: The V-10 model made out of ecological and sustainable materials stands for…
Ringing up as one of the more expensive versions of the classic Pump is this collab with Juun.J. Easily a top sneaker of the year candidate, the three monochromatic options feature premium leather, but it’s the lines of the shoe that carry the visual style to the next level. In the traditional classic Pump, the…
