In the 2+ years since its release, the Supra Skytop has benefited from alot of social proof, both direct (Jay-Z forced folks to take notice in Rhianna’s ‘Umbrella’ video) and indirect (Air Yeezy, RT1 and a plethora of other very-hightops led to a full-fledged trend).  For the sequel, another famous shoe set to re-release next year finds itself reappropriated.  However obvious the Air Jordan VI (6) inspiration for the tongue you see on this Supra Skytop 2, it’s clear that the next generation is pushing fashion forward.

With a mix of tonal greys, black and bright red, these have just a touch of that ‘Staple’ vibe, but the horizontal stripes on the side panels make these feel like a breath of fresh air.  600 individually-numbered pairs will drop on November 21st at Paris’ colette, where Chad Muska will be on hand to sign autographs.  Stick with Sneaker News for updates on the upcoming Supra Skytop 2.  via sneakerb0b

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Despite the early canvas roots of most skate shoes, Supra is better know for their smooth leather and suede styles. In an effort to switch things up, Supra will be releasing some new versions of some of their well-known models, now using animal/eco-friendly canvas uppers. This upcoming canvas collection will be known as the “Vegan” pack and will feature new colorways of some Supra favorites like the Dixon, Diablo 1.5 and the Thunder High and Low. Keep reading for a better look at the canvas Vegan collection, and if you like what you see, you can expect these to hit Supra retailers this Holiday season.

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Supra has just begun to roll out their holiday 2009 lineup. Just released are: TK Society, Skytop, Vaider, and Suprano High, each in two different color ways. The TK Society comes in all black suede as well as burgundy leather. The Skytops are both full leather upper and come in red/black, and black/sky blue. The Vaider model has been released in a black/red colorway with a suede and patent leather upper while the black/sky blue version are a predominantly leather upper with suede heel accents. Last but not least the Supra Suprano has dropped with a grey/black color scheme with small red accents and a canvas and leather upper, alongside another version with a suede and leather upper in a bright purple with a bright green outsole accent. All colorways are available now online at CCS.

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It’s amazing how the phenomenon of skate footwear has become an established facet of popular fashion.  And as skate brands have realized this trend and receieved the limelight we have seen a drastic evolution in what look exactly defines a skate shoe.  Supra and it’s popular model, Skytop, is a perfect example to this observation.  Transcending the beefy, stuffy, and typically cheap look of older skate shoes, the Skytop fits a much more slick and sophisticated look.  How would have thought skate footwear could look so classic enough to be able to get all dressed up with and hit the scene?  As part of the ‘09 Holiday collection, Supra provides even more colorways to the Skytop roster, making it even easier to fit whatever color arrangement you’re going for.  Either rocking leather, nubuck, and some even both, all of them sport simple colors making a powerful statement.  Choose from red/black or black/cyan, or a monochromatic look in the form of grey, white or black.  All available for the taking, good luck trying to narrow down what pairs to cop at Factory413.

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Supra has quite a lot in store for the holiday season.  The relatively new brand got a huge push from its standout Skytop model and there are 8 colourways in all here.  Some have already dropped, but new highlights include a black model with a bright blue wing, plus three new chopped-down Skylows.  Both Antuwan Dixon and Mike ‘Lizard King’ Plumb’s signature lowtops are also back in new colours and soon to be available, respectively.  There’s also a new lowtop on the way called the Vega, which appears in four interesting iterations.  Check out photos of all of these, plus new TK Society, Thunder, Cuban, Cruizer, Diablo and Suprano colourways after the jump. Thanks to Shoeniverse for the photos.

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It’s interesting with Supra signature models: it seems like the crazier looking their riders, the tamer the look for their sneaker line.  Take for example the comparison of Terry Kennedy and Antuwan Dixon.  Both are handsome young men (we suppose), but Antuwan has TK beat in the ink department hands down.  But take a look at Dixon’s shoe: nondescript except for his namesake embroidery, whereas the TK Society has an instant-classic design.

The analogy extends in a comparison between Supra’s main man Chad Muska and the newest recruit, Mike ‘Lizard King’ Plumb.  His eyes are crazy enough on their own, but apparently he’s also friends with the devil, so using Supra’s formula, that equals a simple lowtop skate show with a patent leather contrast stripe on the side panel.  Take a look at more shots and video after the jump.  via SupraTalk

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Supra’s most iconic model, the Skytop, will be released in a number of subtle colorways that use premium materials in the upcoming months. Here is a look at three different colorways of the Supra Skytop that are tentatively scheduled for a Holiday 2009 release. The three colorways include a Red leather and Black patent leather pair, a Dark Grey heavy canvas pair, and a solid Black canvas pair. If you’re looking to add a pair of Skytop’s to your collection, any one of these three might be the perfect pair. via Sneaker Freaker

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The Fall Out Boy’s Pete Wentz recently was invited to a Dodgers game in Southern California to throw out the ceremonial first pitch. Wentz wore a Dodgers jersey and cap along with some unreleased Supra Society sneakers in a an all Maroon colorway that are most likely going to drop in Holiday 2009. Wentz, is one of the many celebrities known to support Supra, others include Lil Wayne, Jay-Z, and more. Check out Los Angeles Clippers Rookie, Blake Griffin, who was also spotted at the game, with a pair of fresh Nike Air Force 1’s on.

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