Keith Haring, street artist and beloved social activist, was the mind behind the legendary “Crack is Wack” street mural that has been lighting up the park in East Harlem since 1986. And now its iconic images go to Reebok footwear, who also has its roots to popularity tied deeply to the 80’s. In fact, Reebok […]


15 Sep
Two classic styles treated with a contemporary camouflage

Adidas Originals take a new spin on two of their classic three-stripe styles, the Gazelle Clean and Superstar 80s, by applying a reinvented “drip” glossed version of the camo pattern throughout the suede upper. The Adidas Originals Fall/Winter Drip Dot Camo pack will come in colors ranging from black, blue, green or gray arrive October 1st […]


The Maine Guide Boot isn’t anything particularly new for the Yuketen line. But what is new is that the moccasin-styled 6-eye boot with the chromexcal leather midsole and Vibram ripple sole will soon be available in a new “loden green” hue. As can be expected from designer Yuki Matsuda’s Yuketen line, the shoe is finished with Native-American-inspired styling […]


Is it a sneaker? Or is a strangely aerodynamic clog? These are the mysteries where our feet-oriented fashion can take us. French Industrial design house Ora-Ito and the estate of American design legends Charles and Ray Eames are the forces who have concepted these Dutch clog-like joggers for Nike. The idea means to take inspiration from Eames’ famed and much-bootlegged 670 […]


This season’s retake on the CONS Weapon is a slightly lighter-weight version of its predecessors, thanks to its slim midsole. Featuring a black and white upper (or a whole lineup of color choices) for $85. Comfy fit is supported by memory foam Y-bar, plush sock liner and excellent breathability. Dual embossed Converse branding on the tongue […]


20 Aug
Crafted from red Nappa leather & possibly a lot of weed

High-fashion shoe guru Giuseppe Zanotti teams up with rapper/rock star/actor/erstwhile weed enthusiast Kid Cudi for a sneaker collaboration that is about to blow up come spring… or at least it might make your feet kind of look like they have. The balloon-like high-top’s upper puffed appearance is built from red Nappa leather with velcro straps atop a white rubber […]


6 Aug
The classic silhouette pledges to the Patternity manifesto

So it’s been a minute since we wandered the supermarket lanes in classic Clark’s Desert Boots. But returning to our closet space with the Fall 2014 Desert Boot Collection, Clark’s has united with pattern experts at Patternity to apply visually intriguing designs to the Clark’s iconic boot. Two different versions comprise the autumnal lineup, both with micro-geometric patterns, […]


Taro Okamoto, an abstract Japanese artist who rose to recognition during the WWII era, has had his motif images printed on the classic Converse All Star silhouette. Traditional rubber sole and toe cap are upgraded to the world of avant grade art as his signature work makes it to both the inner and outer of […]