June 23rd, 2011 by Aaron Hope
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Shawn Stussy’s eponymous clothing label has been around for longer than many if not most Sneaker News readers, so if Nike Sportswear ever wanted to find a collaborator to add some shine to a classic basketball model, there are few brands better capable of doing so. We’ve already seen them put out Blazers, Court Forces and All Courts, so the Stussy x Nike Sky Force ’88 Mid seems like a logical progression despite the brand being associated with surfing and skate culture. But they’re also known to be intimately connected with golden era hip-hop, too, so this half-camo/half-tonal four-pack can be seen as an amalgam of all these influences. Click through to see more shots of all four pairs of Stussy Sky Forces scheduled to release in July and stick with Sneaker News for the US release date.
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June 17th, 2011 by Aaron Hope
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Shawn Stussy’s namesake brand just unveiled its latest collaboration with Vans, but what about the Nike Sportswear tag team effort we previewed back in April? The Stussy x Nike Sky Force 88 Mid is back with a new round of images and some details regarding the four-pack’s release. We say four because that’s how many pairs showed up in the aforementioned initial preview, though the grey pair with its purple camo details comes off so much lighter than in the other images that we’re either looking at a change or perhaps a fifth member of the group. The blacked-out edition remains the same and you can see more images of both after the jump, then be sure to stick with Sneaker News for updates in advance of the July 9th release date. via Nike Stadium
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June 16th, 2011 by Aaron Hope
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Stussy and Vans are no strangers to collaborations (both individually and together), but their last work left many sneakerheads without a suitable option. The Bailie derby shoe for ladies isn’t exactly one of those models you can just upsize by 1.5 for guys, so this new Stussy x Vans Sk8-Hi ‘Hurricane’ is long overdue. This black, silver and white model adds red accents to Vans’ classic waffle sole, including the triangle that signifies Stussy’s Hurricane collection. And if that weren’t enough, they come complete with a zebra sockliner, and you can see all of these details and more when you click on the jump below. Let us know what you think about ‘em and stick with Sneaker News for word on a possible US release date. via espionagekicks
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April 6th, 2011 by John K.
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Stussy + Nike is a simple math formula that always results in an easy number. This long-lived collaborative partnership always raises the sneakerhead eyebrow and for good reason, because anything Stussy x Nike is downright can’t-miss due to its unique style. The recent All Court Mid collaboration is a prime example of emphasizing simplicity, but this upcoming Sky Force ’88 is quite the opposite, as it features hints of militarism with camouflage prints, earthy tones, and rugged materials. The Stussy x Nike Sky Force ’88 Mid features four colorways in leather/canvas uppers, matching tonal laces, and the Stussy logo embossed into the basketball portion of the Sky Force logo on the tongue. Check out the images below and stick with Sneaker News for more information regarding this upcoming collaborative release. via HS/SM.
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March 13th, 2011 by Aaron Hope
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Toronto, Ontario’s Ransom Holding Co. has seen its adidas Originals collaborations sell with such great success that we’re now entering the third consecutive year of tag team releases. This latest drop incorporates a brand that’s a modern legend here in American (and anywhere their ‘World Tour’ travels), the Stussy x RANSOM x adidas Originals Plain CS Stussy. Three pairs offer a unique one-layered suede take on a lowtop desert boot-style silhouette with RANSOM and Stussy logos imprinted onto the lateral and medial heels, respectively. These might remind you of a shorter, more subdued version of the Stussy x Doc Martens that dropped a couple years back, but a crepe sole means these are more Clarks-like if anything. Click through to see royal, black and grey pairs and check for ‘em at Stussy Chapter and adidas Originals No.6 and No.74 stores starting Saturday, March 26th. via FRESHNESS
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