Browsing the "Japanese Brands" Category
February 8th, 2013 by Aaron Hope
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More and more of the best Japanese New Balance collaborations are making their way into US sneaker closets by way of select stateside retailers. The latest import is a superb suede and mesh pairing that released on the other side of the world just before the end of 2012, the Oshman’s x mita sneakers x New Balance 574 ‘Mojito’. This mint green-dominant design features a leaf ‘dubrae’ in honor of the muddled cocktail from which it takes its name and colors, but one might argue that it’s the unorthodox mix with brown at the heel and a gum sole that really makes this design. Have a closer look below and get ready to hit up the usual suspects, because these have arrived in America and should see further spot releases in the immediate future.
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February 3rd, 2013 by Aaron Hope
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The pairing of Nike Sportswear and Japan’s Loopwheeler Fleece is a match so perfect, it’s crazy to think the closest most US sneakerheads have gotten to their premium cotton weaves over the past three-plus years has been on Air Force 1 Bespoke samples. Overseas connects can help secure some of this supremely comfortable gear, and it looks like you’ll need the same kind of hookups to get your hands on this Loopwheeler x Nike Air Vortex Luxury. These hit Nike Harajuku on February 1st, so stick with Sneaker News after you’ve seen more photos below in case they make it stateside.
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January 30th, 2013 by Aaron Hope
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A mainstay of Yohji Yamamoto’s partnership with Three Stripes for about five years now, the adidas Y-3 Honja Hi returns with a timely new mix of trendy floral print and futurism. The Honja remains one of the sleekest luxury hightops on the market and this latest pair has a classy black and white build up front with a bit of orange at the sole that foreshadows what’s to come when you see the heel. These rock one of the most expressive and intricate flowery patterns we’ve seen, even from a company like adidas who’s one of the recent industry leaders when it comes to visual complexity. Let us know where these rank after you’ve seen more below and grab yours today at top-tier retailers like CNCPTS.
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January 24th, 2013 by Aaron Hope
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United Arrows’ Beauty & Youth puts out a fairly steady selection of sneaker collaborations, but most are fairly difficult to get here in the US. Take for instance the last Beauty & Youth x New Balance 1700, a design crafted in conjunction with Briefing that you’ll probably never be able to grab even with a hefty MSRP multiplier. That’s why this latest navy suede and mesh drop with peanut butter leather accents is such a rare treat, and you can see just how dope they look out in the real world courtesy of the shop that’ll have them bright and early this Saturday January 26th, Cincinnati’s Corporate.
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January 23rd, 2013 by Aaron Hope
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Beauty & Youth have authored two collaborations each with adidas, New Balance and Vans over the past year-plus, and now comes the Japanese fashion label’s first teamup with the One Star. The Beauty & Youth x Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Ox is done up in a trio of lightweight 2 oz. canvas renditions with white soles featuring foxing that matches the upper. Beige, navy and a soft camouflage print are all depicted further after the jump, and they’re up for pre-order in advance of the February release for those within the Zozo shipping zone.
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January 17th, 2013 by Aaron Hope
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Update: We’ve received notice that plans have changed and Atmos x New Balance 996 “Face Off 3″ will not be releasing at UBIQ.
Those of us nursing serious suede and mesh addictions are already well aware of the increasing regularity of New Balance 996 drops as one of many reasons the brand who produces more US-made sneakers than any other company, is on the rise. An even more important factor in this recent surge has been the popularity of several superbly executed collaborations, which the atmos ‘Face Off 3′ 996s reminds us has been an established trend in Japan for the better part of a decade. Now comes word that one of the USA’s foremost NB purveyors will have a shipment in store this Saturday, January 19th, so have a closer look below and let us know if you’ll be in line at UBIQ.
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January 10th, 2013 by Aaron Hope
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A sign that the supposed end of the world was really just the start of a new cycle, the mita sneakers x adidas Originals Vintage Pack released in Japan on December 22nd. Well-aged takes on the adidas Originals Campus 80s, Superstar 80s and Tobacco were just too good to keep so limited, so select retailers will follow with these three releasing at the end of this month. Click through for a reminder of the classic beauty demonstrated by this trio of classics and get ready when they arrive on January 30th at End.
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January 3rd, 2013 by Aaron Hope
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Following up on the hightop return, Converse Japan readies the Chevronstar’s lowtop counterpart. The Converse Canvas Chevronstar CX-250 SU OX is actually built in suede with leather accents, a gold and black combination that always manages to look ‘vintage’ even when they’re brand new. A classically styled vulcanized sole furthers the classic look on this 1977 basketballer, but are they different enough from the Pro Leather, Nike’s Blazer and Bruin or adidas’ Nizza to warrant a purchase? Let us know after you’ve seen the gold pair as well as its inverse plus one in garnet, and stick with Sneaker News for word on US availability.
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