June 7th, 2013 by Brendan Dunne
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The sublime Saint Alfred x Asics Gel Lyte III pair will hit global retailers next Saturday, June 15th. The sneakers will pop up at their home shop tomorrow, June 8th for all you Chicagoans, or for those who want to try their hand at their webstore come 10AM CST tomorrow. The good news is that if you miss out there, there’s a good number of other spots here in the US and around the globe who will be getting their hands on them. Continue reading to to get the full list, as well as an extra look at the Chicago Lakefront Trail inspired pair of trainers from Saint Alfred, and the best of look to you in securing your own.
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June 7th, 2013 by Brendan Dunne
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Size? is prepared to follow up their Nike Air Max Light and Toki “Urban Safari Pack” with two incredible Nike Roshe Run releases that do the same thing in terms of colorblocking. If you’re not too familiar with the old ACG palettes, you should know that th eMowabb and Lava High are the reference points for both of these. Continue reading for a full look at both pairs, let us know which Size? x Nike Roshe Run “Urban Safari Pack” you’re feeling more, and watch for them to release exclusively at Size? on Friday, June 14th.
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June 7th, 2013 by Brendan Dunne
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You didn’t think the WTAPS team was just going to slap some bones across this latest Vans capsule and call it good, did you? The branding this time around ends up much more subtle, as the label on the tongue seems to be the only place across the various Fall 2013 silhouettes that sports a mention of their partnership. The upcoming WTAPS x Vans Vault group includes the Vans Chukka, Vans Sk8-Hi, and Vans Slip On, with a clean mixture of suede and canvas used throughout. Hit the jump with us for more and check back in with Sneaker News to find out where you can pick up a pair of your own when the time is right.
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June 7th, 2013 by Aaron Hope
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LeBron James is an NBA Champion, two-time Olympic gold medalist, four-time MVP and the list goes on. King James is considered by many the best player of his generation, and now he finally has a (solo) video game cover to his credit as well. 2K Sports announced Thursday right around the time the NBA Finals tipped off in Miami that the Heat’s biggest star will be depicted in his pregame chalk tossing ritual on the cover of NBA 2K14. Pre-ordering qualifies you for a free ‘King James Bonus Pack’ with extra features unlocked, so stick with Sneaker News to see if the best basketball game out there takes its sneaker content even further after you check out a promo clip below.
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June 7th, 2013 by Aaron Hope
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Hello Kitty is just too popular to exclusively collaborate with one brand, so just after the Asia-exclusive Reebok PT-20s, the Sanrio superstar character shows up on a new pack from Off the Wall. The Hello Kitty x Vans Sk8-Hi adds a plush HK face to the upper laces of a design whose side panels are covered in outlines. The Authentic plays a big role with three colorways and kids get a couple of Slip-Ons, so click through to see the whole set and find yours at select Vans retailers this month.
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June 6th, 2013 by Brendan Dunne
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This time around the Taka Hayashi team up on display isn’t one created solely in conjunction with the likes of Vans. Also reined in is Montreal skateshop Off the Hook, who are using the project to celebrate two years of stocking Vans. Mind you the shop has been in business since 1999, but it’s only been in recent years that they’ve got a hold of everyone’s favorite California skate shoe. Get a full look at the Taka Hayashi designed Vans 36 Originals LX right after the jump and keep in mind that there’s a full range of exclusive OTH x Vans stuff on the way.
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June 5th, 2013 by Aaron Hope
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After a string of collaborations with Vans in the mid-2000s through ’11, WTAPS has let one of the more prolific Off the Wall partnerships air out. They’ve come back with a fresh new idea for 2013 reflecting the brand’s emphasis on expert craftsmanship, as this new WTAPS x Vans Vault capsule will be made entirely in America. The Vans Sk8-Hi, Chukka and Slip-On are pictured here in rich suede and canvas, so stick with Sneaker News to find out if they actually get a US release date this time.
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June 5th, 2013 by John K.
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“I got something coming. Soon.”
In a saturated landscape of celebrity hip-hop sneakerheads, Wale is on a tier far above the rest. Long before he became one of the stars of MMG, Wale was praised for his thorough sneaker stash and his apparent connection with some Nike folks as he wore several upcoming Nikes and Jordans long before a release (he’s a sample size 9, which helps). So while a Wale sneaker may not reach the levels of demand of an Air Yeezy, the DC-based rapper is one of a select few that would be able to pull off a sound sneaker concept that the public would be intrigued by because his own tastes in kicks hasn’t failed this far. What’s more is that Wale was featured in an official Jordan Brand look-book in 2010, so it’s clear that the Brand is open to working with the respected artist.
In this interesting find courtesy of TSG, Wale hints at a potential Jordan Brand connection in the future, spilling the beans as he was talking about his infamous Air Jordan III Retro ’88 mass-purchase not long ago and the AJ3 flyers that were made to promote his third album. Although the AJ3s he gave his inner circle were all purchased and customized on his own, he gives a “shout-out to Jordan Brand”, which may signify something a bit more official. Will we see a limited edition or Hyperstrike release of an Air Jordan Retro? Nothing’s confirmed at the moment, but Wale says something is in the works, so check out the video below (start at around the 10:00 minute mark) and give us your guesses as to what this potential Wale x Jordan Brand collaboration may entail.
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