Showing posts with label sneaker news. Show all posts
Showing posts with label sneaker news. Show all posts

Monday, 1 October 2012

The Art & Sole Cortez iD Project: Matthew Nicholson Nike Cortez Paper Sneaker Template

 
As you know, March this year saw the release of Art&Sole's very own collaboration with Nike and, as part of that project, they commissioned artist Matthew Nicholson to create this pair of Cortez sneakers using his excellent paper-craft skills. Since then, Nicholson has kindly agreed to share the instructions for creating the sneakers with us; offering readers the chance to make their very own paper Cortez by simply downloading this free template…
Available to download for free here, the PDF document contains both the template itself, as well as instructions on how to put the shoe together. In seven simple stages, you can turn a flat sheet of paper into a Nike Cortez sneaker - in the colourway of your choice.

Thursday, 31 May 2012

Afew x Koi Klub x Asics Gel Lyte III ‘Reworked’




Afew x Yoske Nishiumi x ASICS Gel Lyte III   Koi Klub Edition | Teaser

Thanks to standouts like Ronnie Fieg’s tonal mastery, 24 Kilates’ delicious packages and the various guest spots from European boutiques, the Asics Gel Lyte III collaborations have come to signify top-notch quality.  But even those notable drops have an uphill climb to catch up with at least a portion of the upcoming tag team effort from Afew and Koi Klub.  These new images depict the Afew x Koi Klub x GL3 being assembled by hand courtesy of professional cobblers and saddlers that’ll be part of the Saturday, June 2nd, 'Japan Day' launch event in Düsseldorf.  


Afew x Koi Klub x Asics Gel Lyte III Reworked
Afew x Koi Klub x Asics Gel Lyte III Reworked
Afew x Koi Klub x Asics Gel Lyte III Reworked
Afew x Koi Klub x Asics Gel Lyte III Reworked
Afew x Koi Klub x Asics Gel Lyte III Reworked
Afew x Koi Klub x Asics Gel Lyte III Reworked
Afew x Koi Klub x Asics Gel Lyte III Reworked
Afew x Koi Klub x Asics Gel Lyte III Reworked
Afew x Koi Klub x Asics Gel Lyte III Reworked
Afew x Koi Klub x Asics Gel Lyte III Reworked
Afew x Koi Klub x Asics Gel Lyte III Reworked
Afew x Koi Klub x Asics Gel Lyte III Reworked
Afew x Koi Klub x Asics Gel Lyte III Reworked
Afew x Koi Klub x Asics Gel Lyte III Reworked
Afew x Koi Klub x Asics Gel Lyte III Reworked
Afew x Koi Klub x Asics Gel Lyte III Reworked
Afew x Koi Klub x Asics Gel Lyte III Reworked

Friday, 25 May 2012

Remi Rough & Pimp My Sneaker

Straight off the back of London’s larget mural, street artist Remi Rough has helped to curate an Australian sneaker-art exhibition featuring the work of 20 international artists...

 
 
 
 
Featuring sneaker artworks by Remi Rough, Dabs Myla, Fantome, Mr Penfold, Prefab77 and SheOne. Visit the Chadstone website to see more detailed images of all the shoes created for the project, plus additional interviews with the artists. Chadstone are also running two competitions alongside the project; the first to create the inspiration (by making a Pinterest board) for a Remi Rough mural in Melbourne, and the second to win the original custom sneakers from the show. 

 












 The exhibition, held at the Chadstone shopping centre in Melbourne, invited select artists to express their creativity and to 'capture the colour of street art' using a pair of sneakers as a blank canvas. The artists involved include Remi Rough (UK), System (UK), Dabs Myla (Australia/USA), Philip Lumbang (USA), David Shillinglaw (UK), Prefab77 (UK), Billy Alex (Germany), Handiedan (The Netherlands), Jaybo Monk (Germany), SheOne (UK), Mr Penfold (UK), Fist (UK), Fantome (UK), Laser 3.14 (The Netherlands), Derm (UK), Pixel Pancho (Italy), Darren Henderson (Australia), The Cloud Commission (UK), LXone (France) and Juice 126 (UK).


 Full details of for both competitions can be seen here



Thursday, 12 April 2012

Sneaker News


adidas originals zx 700 fluorescent 3 570x341 adidas Originals ZX 700 Fluorescent  
 adidas originals zx 700 fluorescent 4 570x313 adidas Originals ZX 700 Fluorescent

adidas originals zx 700 fluorescent 1 570x416 adidas Originals ZX 700 Fluorescent  
New for the Spring/Summer season, adidas Originals will be releasing their ZX 700 model in a Fluorescent Yellow colorway. The neon kicks have a white outsole and a few hints of blue on the heel and tongue of the shoe. These will be hitting select adidas Originals retailers over the next few weeks.



Sig Zane for Kicks/HI x Vans Vault Makua to Makai Pack

Sig Zane for Kicks/HI x Vans Vault Makua to Makai Pack

Sig Zane for Kicks/HI x Vans Vault Makua to Makai Pack

Sig Zane for Kicks/HI x Vans Vault Makua to Makai Pack 

Sneakers have some sort of ‘inspiration’ behind them, and more often than not, it’s some kind of pop culture reference that reflects the nostalgic attention to detail that unites sneakerheads.  But in the case of this new Vans Vault Chukka Boot and Era, we’re seeing a design that has its roots in one man’s quest for a life in harmony with the natural world.  Kicks/HI teamed up with fellow 50th stater Sig Zane to bring to live the ‘Makua to Makai’ Pack that takes us from ‘mountains to sea’ with a couple of Zane’s distinctive patterns that connect us with Hawaii’s unique and beautifully holistic culture. 


Nike Air Force 1 iD Atmos

One of the highlights of the sneaker calendar is without question the introduction of elephant print to the Air Force 1 iD. Here we have a look at an Air Force 1 iD in an Atmos outfit, featuring elephant print, a white toe-box, a black mid-foot panel, and the bright turquoise blue Swoosh. Unfortunately, the original grey/black color combo of elephant print is no longer available (although a number of other elephant print colors are up for grabs).




The iconic New Balance 1300CL are one of a few sneakers that has a timeless design. The use of quality materials and craftsmanship will continue to make it sought after for years to come. This “Steel Blue” colorway of the 1300CL will stay true to their roots of producing quality products. The upper is equipped with a mixture of premium grey nubuck and mesh materials. It’s also equipped with an ENCAP midsole for maximum comfort. Price around £80

Nike Blazer Low VNTG   Sail   Black

Nike Blazer Low VNTG   Sail   Black

Of the six leather vintage Blazers Nike Sportswear has released over the past three-plus years, Size? are responsible for two-thirds.  Their slice of the pie grows a bit larger today with word of another exclusive colorway, this time on the Nike Blazer Low VNTG silhouette.  These are basically a chopped-down version of the HO09 drop that also paired Sail and black.  And just as their height is shorter, so is the supply, but as of right now this old school take on early 2012′s signature colorway is available at Size?



NIKE PRE-MONTREAL RACER - 2012 - The ultimate embodiment of Nike, Steve Prefontaine had a special make up running flat in preparation for going for gold in the 1976 Montreal Olympics. Bringing back the style on a road flat that Pre would of trained in prepping for games. Pre Lives. $85
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