28 Feb
100% cotton canvas half sneaker, half chukka

NYC/Milan designer Adam Kimmel’s latest footwear release is a 100% cotton canvas mid-cut sneaker in a chukka boot style. The Italian made shoes feature a canvas navy upper, light blue laces, white rubber outsole and signature Kimmel  asterisk logo on the tongue label. Pick up the premium kicks for $340.


2 Feb
Round three of the special edition collaboration

Japanese retailer Kinetics in partnership with boot king Timberland have announced their third series of boots with guest designer Jeff Staple of Staple Design. While the exact release date is still unknown, these extra cushioned high tops will be available soon. The boots are business in the front with a cool gray exterior, but party in the inner […]


7 Jul
Boot-inspired sneakers from the house of Lanvin

Parisian luxury house Lanvin have taken two traditional boot shapes and given them the subtle sneaker treatment for their 2011 Spring/Summer Collection. GQ gives us the first look of Lanvin’s chukka above, constructed of a slightly stressed woven upper. There’s also a hiking boot-looking high-top sneaker after the Jump, both styles sharing what head designer […]


Los Angeles-based designers Band of Outsiders team up again with the classic Sperry Top-Sider brand for this nylon Chukka shoe. Most notable, other than the material used, is the  silver finish which compliments the nylon’s softness. Nylon with the Chukka silhouette always seems to work well. via Complex The Estonia-based Renard Motorcycles features a composite […]


18 Jun
At least Boston is guaranteed a celebration about something

To honor the 7th game in the NBA Finals, LIAS is bringing you a sneak peek at the latest group of cities featured in the Vans City Pack. While our office here was split on our loyalties, the Lakers pulled off the championship and we salute them. As a tribute to the Celtics, who no […]


30 Mar
More quality boots from Timberland

Timberland’s premium sub-label, Abington, continues to bring us solid outdoor footwear with classic styling for its second season. This brown leather chukka’s simple design is its greatest asset, featuring a leather heel tab, durable canvas upper, brass lace eyelets and leather surrounding the toe box and heel. The limited edition boot also rides on the […]