Browsing the "Collaboration" Category
May 31st, 2013 by Aaron Hope
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Italy’s Slam Jam is synonymous with neck-breaking collaborations, from their Nike Air Force 1 Lows to the more recent Asics Gel Lyte III. Here we see the store switch from blinding color to a more novel approach as the Slam Jam x Converse Jack Purcell ‘Summer Journey’ makes its mark with the nickname spelled out on the tongues. Add to this the red medial rivets that match the Purcell’s smile and we’re looking at one of the more unique renditions this classic style has seen. Slam Jam’s Jack Purcells just arrived at select First String retailers and you can see more below.
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May 31st, 2013 by Brendan Dunne
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Blazers have fallen by the wayside just a bit in the Nike SB catalog as of late, with not too many collab pairs available in comparison to the always prolific Dunk category. Selecting the shoes as part of his upcoming capsule, anonymous street artist Neck Face gets his signature scrawl all over this pair, with the names of various SB riders showing up across the upper. Get more in depth with the yellow “Neckface” Nike SB Blazer Mid and stay tuned to find out when they’ll be in the US.
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May 31st, 2013 by Brendan Dunne
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The next Vans collaboration that we’re putting you up is certainly an unexpected one. Coming from the Vans Syndicate team is this no frills Vans Sk8-Hi pair, one produced in collaboration with Ice T’s on-again off-again heavy metal band Body Count (Most famous for their controversy sparking track “Cop Killer”). There’s no release info or word of a bigger capsule quite yet, but even if it ends up as a one off consisting of just the Vans Sk8-Hi release we’re pretty this team up will go down as a fan favorite for sneaker lovers with a knack for hip-hop history. Check the full teaser after the jump and let us know how you feel about the Body Count x Vans Syndicate Sk8-Hi.
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May 30th, 2013 by Brendan Dunne
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After the regional release that went down last weekend, the Nike SB Dunk Low “Finally” from the FTC team is heading for a wider retail release this Saturday, June 1st. The shoe has a very “Plum” feel to it, a palette that began as a Nike Dunk Low only to later transition onto the Nike SB Dunk High. Continue reading to see full photos of the FTC x Nike SB Dunk Lo “Finally”, let us know if you agree that it’s one of the better looking SB Dunks we’ve seen in 2013, and watch for them this weekend at spots like MIA Skateshop.
Nike SB Dunk Low Premium SB
Midnight Navy/Team Red-Work Blue-White
313170-463
06/01/13
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May 30th, 2013 by Aaron Hope
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Hong Kong skate shop 8FIVE2 has stepped up to become the foremost Nike SB Stefan Janoski collaborator, adding their second such collab in as many years. Following up on last spring’s black/olive edition comes a pristine white Stefan Janoski SE Velcro. This crisp makeup finds a balance between tradition and ‘grandfather shoes’, skipping the laces in favor of a more mature swag. These just arrived at select retailers, and you’ll need to head out to find them as this 8FIVE2 Janoski SE is an in-store only release at shops like Premier.
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May 29th, 2013 by Aaron Hope
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Sekure D is an elite name among sneaker customizers, a creative mind whose concepts and execution go a bit further than your average colorway swap. Here we see the Aussie artist officially link up with Nike to craft a mural at the Swoosh’s Melbourne offices. Sekure D’s Nike Air Max 90 mural is rich with color and texture, and you can see a time-lapse video detailing the process after the jump below. Sneaker art continues to blossom as the appreciation for fine footwear spreads; where does this work rank against the best we’ve seen?
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May 29th, 2013 by Brendan Dunne
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The Highs & Lows x Reebok Classic Leather will be imported to stateside retailers this coming weekend, insuring that you won’t have to get them shipped all the way from Austrlia if you feel like adding them to the collection. As you probably could have guessed, Packer Shoes will be stocking the shoes, just like they’ve done with the rest of this year’s Reebok Classic Leather joints. Continue reading for the best look yet at the coffee colored Reebok Classic Leather from Australia’s Highs and Lows and watch for them instore and online this weekend at Packer Shoes.
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May 29th, 2013 by Brendan Dunne
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Saucony is sending their Shadow Original silhouette out to Spain next, letting the Catalan curators at 24 Kilates have their way with the shoe. The result is the Saucony Shadow Original “Mar y Montana” (Sea and Mountain), a pair which has some oceanic looking blues on the top have together with a rugged set of browns to match the terrestrial part of the equation. See the first teaser of the 24 Kilates x Saucony Shadow Original, a shoe which showed up on the cover of the latest issue of Sneaker Freaker Spain, and keep your fingers crossed that they will make their way to the good old USA upon their release.
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