Until about eight days from right now, the term ‘KITH’ is/was an expression used by fans to abbreviate the title of Lorne Michaels’ Canadian cult classic skit show, Kids in the Hall. But once Ronnie Fieg’s new retail space in Brooklyn opens next Friday, you’ll start to get Google auto-completes like ‘Kith store’, because the former David Z cohort is building some significant attention with one of the most luxurious collaborative projects to date in his long-running relationship with Asics. The new Ronnie Fieg x Asics Gel Lyte III ‘Salmon Toe’ has an air of distinction that’s just a hair above his tonal suede designs, a premium feel thats enhanced by some of the nicest engraved wooden shoeboxes we’ve seen. A mere 72 pairs of these will be released at the Kith opening on September 30th at 11am EST, the first 40 lined up with a chance to grab the complete collector’s edition set with tee shirt and wooden dog tags. For those of you not in the NYC area, the Salmon Toes will release simultaneously at the brand new Kith website. Check out some detailed images of the ‘Salmon Toe’ Gel Lyte IIIs along with some sketches and a video showing how the packaging came to be, and let us know if you’ll be lined up in Flatbush at the end of the month.
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The ‘Year of the Rabbit’ edition only featured a bit of red on its mostly black body, which means that the Air Jordan 2011 flagship didn’t have so much as a single true ‘bred’ colorway release all year. That left room for the Hyperfuse-equipped Q Flights to fill that void and now the newest Air Jordan 2011 A Flight will join that group, solidifying one of the AJ Legacy’s key looks on this year’s tech revisions. Much like the Q Flight, this Flywire-infused A Flight sees its black upper framed in intense Varsity Red, a translucent sole adding to the premium feel. Click through to see more angles and look for these at Jordan Brand retailers like Corporate.
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The Nike SB Zoom Stefan Janoski is a shoe whose colorways have historically been tamer than its Nike SB brethren. A few of the recent samples we’ve seen, take the ‘Wino’ for instance, have shown that the Janoski’s can rep an off the wall colorway as well as any model, but for the most part this sneaker keeps it simple. The latest is this midnight fog version, coming in a dark suede upper that lands somewhere between grey and black. Check out the full images of this Nike SB Zoom Stefan Janoski after the jump and if you like what you see then hit up Flatspot for your pair.
Nike SB Zoom Stefan Janoski
Midnight Fog/Black/White
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The recent return of the OG Air Trainer SC IIs was more than welcome with the rabid cult following it’s built in recent years as the demand for a retro release built to a fever pitch. Here’s another model that was more obscure upon its debut and will probably always remain as such relative to the SC IIs, but the folks who are going to be into these should probably sit down before reading this. A trio of Air Kukunis were previewed around the turn of the year and judging by how long it’s been, you can consider them all but nixed. But this might not be entirely bad news, as perhaps Nike Sportswear was just clearing the way for the new Nike Kukini Free. It’s such an obvious match to have the Kukini’s elasticized skeleton lockdown system paired with the super-responsive Free 5.0 sole, and almost shocking when you consider how close in time these two looks debuted. Then again, it also goes to show how much the industry used to be regimented in its design when compared to the modularity that abounds with today’s ever-growing expanse of hybrids. So this is not only a dope minimalist runner, but also a statement on the last decade-plus of design evolution, and these three pairs should be in stores next summer. via CK
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Most of the commentary published regarding sneakerhead culture is directly connected to the products: their history/authenticity, emerging trends in aesthetics and creative teamwork, and especially lately with news of Nike Basketball’s Elite line for next summer, the price. But despite the fact that the last one is directly connected to your pocketbook, how much do we really know about why certain sneakers carry certain prices? Sneaker Freaker just put together a comprehensive piece on all the factors contributing to the current state of the sneaker game, everything from research and development (did you know it takes well over six figures to launch a new design?!) to the factory and material costs and more indirect influences like US government policies; put simply, it’s a must-read for true sneakerheads. Head over to SNKRFRKR for the whole 14-page feature and let us know how you feel about the brave new world ahead.
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The Nike Air Royal Mid SO is the perfect holiday-specific treat for the lifestyle sneaker hunters who crave premium materials and slick design. Combining the Air Royal Mid upper with a unique ‘Stitched Outsole’ crepe sole, the Air Royal Mid SO presents an undeniable package of comfort and style, while the tonal-color treated uppers of Gorge Green and Deep Royal finish off the premium grade vision. In addition to the obvious achievements of style and function, the Air Royal Mid SO’s Stitched Outsole method actually minimizes the use of solvents and adhesives for a ‘greener’ appeal. Check out the detailed images of both upcoming colorways and expect these at select Nike Sportswear retailers this October 8th.
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A model that’s sometimes overlooked thanks to high profile Dunk SB releases and notable signature drops, the Nike SB Zoom Bruin for September will garner some extra attention with this simple yet sick colorway. They’re crafted in Binary Blue suede, a single color as has been the case for basically every Bruin we’ve seen, but these stand out for their use of a slightly frayed denim-style material in a the warm Ginger shade for the Swoosh and foxing stripe. As we’ve seen countless times with dark rinse denim and khaki pants, these two colors can pair with almost anything, and together, they offer quite a few possibilities as we move into the cold weather months. Have a closer look at these after the jump and stick with Sneaker News for updates on all Nike SB release dates. via Kasina
Nike SB Zoom Bruin
Binary Blue/Ginger-White
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Despite swimsuit season coming to an end, New Balance is still set on losing some weight. Contending with the likes of Nike Free in the featherlight runners category comes the New Balance 890 Rev Lite, tipping the scales at a mere 9.7 ounces. Of course what’s on the outside is just as important to a sneaker’s success, so here we have two Japan exclusive colorways that turn the color on full blast, one coming in a mixture that spans the whole rainbow and the other dipped in a nice solar red. Check out both pairs of the New Balance 890 Rev Lite after the jump and grab them now at West NYC.
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