Back in 2008, Innercity Design released a sneaker-themed art book entitled Art & Sole. The book evolved into a blog, which has in turn given a spotlight to sneaker-inspired art and new collaborations with the hottest designers and artists. The whole thing comes full circle with the book’s mini format releasing in conjunction with the Art & Sole x Nike Cortez iD Project, a quartet of Try-On grey colorups that add a contrasting sockliner that coordinates with each respective pair’s associated artwork. The super-limited 40-pair-per-color run just finished up its four-day staggered release, the contributing artists’ work will remain on display at NIKEiD Studio Boxpark through April and you can see a bunch of images after the jump below.
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While Sneaker Con got down and dirty in Miami this past weekend, our friends in Europe did their thing as Solemart stopped by Paris for yet another great event during the weekend before last. Solemart, a collaborative event put forth by Solebox and La MJC, was housed in a large shed at Le Jardin des Tuileries, with tables and tables of sick sneakers and vintage runners and a dope DC Shoes skate ramp for all to enjoy. Again, we get another look into the Euro-tastes of footwear, and you’ll notice a lack of Air Jordans and Foamposites in favor of runners and classics. See anything you like? Check out some of the event below and head to FnG for the rest.
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Swedish shoe suppliers SneakersNStuff have authored several New Balance 577 collaborations, but here’s the first that brings along a second teammate to complete the task. The SNS x Milkcrate Athletics x New Balance 577 brings in Baltimore jack-of-all-trades Aaron LaCrate on a duo of mostly suede designs that range from classic NB to something more up LaCrate’s alley. The latter blends pink, yellow, green, blue and purple together in a way that lets you know spring’s here and you’ll find these available exclusively at SNS on March 24th with online availability to follow two days later.
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Reebok celebrated the Workout Plus’ 25th anniversary in grand style with a massive collaborative collection, leaving the arguably more recognizeable three decade veteran also pictured above waiting for its own birthday party. And while it’s nothing on the order of the Workout 25 capsule, this Cheap Monday x Reebok Freestyle and Workout pack is most definitely a good start. These come in a couple shades of grey/black denim from Swedish bargain jeanswear specialists Cheap Monday, a look that’s in step with the spring’s white and/or black trend but unmatched in its execution. A mere 500 pairs have started selling at European retailers, so click through to see more and let us know if they’re worth importing. via Provider
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If you check back in our archives over the last couple of months, you’ll notice a particular aversion towards the OG grey-dient look for the Nike Air Max 95. In the absence of that iconic set up there have been a gang of other colorways vying for your attention, some of them putting a darker twist on the look, and some opting for a more solid blocking overall. The anthracite and red version shown here flips the grey-dient set up on its head, letting the sneaker get darker from the ground up. Follow us after the jump for a full look at this vamp-colorway, which is available exclusively through JD Sports out in the UK, long time purveyor of Air Max goodies.
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British sneaker specialists Size? have racked up quite a few collaborative releases in recent months, and just like the majority of those exclusives, these go for a casual approach with old school sport inspiration. The Size? Nike Sportswear capsule brings us four new Nike Tokis along with two All Court Mids, all crafted in premium leathers and brushed suede, and all occupying the cool part of the color wheel where you’ll find blue, grey and white chillin’ in perfect harmony. Especially with the tonal blue background, this is one of the frostiest sets we’ve seen without overt winter theming, and it looks like we’ll be seeing the 500 pair runs of each design releasing gradually over the next few months. Stick with Sneaker News for the exact release dates, and in the meantime, click through to see the whole capsule.
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Nike Sportswear brought back the mid-’80s-born V-Series running trio early last year, but after a strong start in the spring season, we were left with only a few releases during the second half of the year. We haven’t seen enough of what’s in store for late 2012 to know whether that pattern will fully repeat itself, but here’s a trio of new releases that gives this group a strong push to get things started right. This Size x Nike Air Vengeance, Air Venture and Air Vortex set comes in a collection of colors and materials that have a strong vintage appeal even before you notice the pre-yellowed midsoles. Each design is limited to 500 pairs and will be available exclusively at Size? and from their e-store, so click through to see them all and stick with Sneaker News for the exact release date for this February ’12 drop.
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Usually when Dutch boutique Patta teams up with your favorite footwear brand for a collaborative sneaker, the results aren’t exactly easy to get your hands on. Their latest drop, an Amsterdam-inspired colorway of the Asics Gel Saga will be especially elusive for our stateside readers, as it’s looking like a Euro-only drop up to this point. Following the recent release in their flagship store, these will be finding their way to other top notch retailers across the continent pretty soon. Follow us after the jump for a detailed look at this sleek runner, and let us know if you’ve got a Euro connect who is helping you out on this Asics release. If so, they can be had at spots like Sneakers N Stuff come December 30th.
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