Japanese Brands

Japanese Brands

adidas Y-3 Nomad Star Low

Yohji Yamamoto’s Nomad Star midtop made a polarizing splash when we recently previewed its unique shroud, but what kind of response can we predict from...

By Aaron Hope May 31, 2012
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VERBAL x Reebok Pump Fury HLS

US sneakerheads might not have the same kind of name recognition for Reebok Classics Asia Pacific Creative Director Verbal as his stateside counterpart Swizz Beatz,...

By Aaron Hope May 29, 2012
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430 BMX Connection x Vans Japan

We’re seeing a huge influx of red, white and blue sneakers for the Olympic summer, designs referencing both the United States and its past glories,...

By Aaron Hope May 26, 2012
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mita sneakers x Kicks Lab x Thrasher Buchanan Dog ‘Realtree’

Didn’t we already see a Nike SB Dunk Mid covered in Bill Jordan’s Realtree Camo prints?  Longtime Sneaker News readers will be able to point you...

By Aaron Hope May 20, 2012
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Puma RS ‘Takumi’

About two months ago, Sneaker News gave you a first look at an upcoming four-pack of classic Pumas bearing the name ‘Takumi’.  This isn’t a...

By Aaron Hope May 16, 2012
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Hello Kitty x Vans Spring/Summer 2012 Collection

It’s something you’ll recognize as a fan of Sanrio’s signature character, and though its role as one of the most oft-licensed likenesses in the world...

By Aaron Hope May 11, 2012
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Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Ox ‘Gunny Sack’

Aside from the textured TUF that was no doubt also inspired by burlap bags, we haven’t seen any sneakers themed after the good ol’ gunny...

By Aaron Hope May 10, 2012
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Standard California x Vans Authentic

Given Vans’ own status as the standard of California cool, it only makes sense that they’d team up with a local brand with a similar...

By Aaron Hope May 8, 2012
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Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Hi ‘Huipil’

Though you may have never spoken the word ‘huipil’, chances are you’d be able to pick one out of a lineup.  This traditional dress is...

By Aaron Hope May 8, 2012
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