6 May
And we are reaping all the benefits

The high-end trainers from Neil Barrett’s line are far and few between, but he’s just released a new pair complete with high-quality leather upper. The kicker? Well, I’m almost positive someone took the sneakers’ prototype, accidentally stepped in a paint tray and…voila, sometimes that is just how fashion is born… right? Though the white paint […]


30 Apr
Vibrant May styles from the sneaker brand

A few famous sneakers from Converse are getting a fresh look from Japan. Converse Japan is releasing 4 new styles in May, sticking with mostly red and white color palettes. The All-Stars, both hi and low tops, come in full red and white. Meanwhile, the Jack Purcells get a touch of gingham fabric and the […]


21 Apr
Jack Purcell celebrates 75 years of Converse this fall

It just so happens that the Jack Parcell’s from Converse are having their 75th anniversary this year. Regardless of whether the celebration is deliberate, there is no better way to commemorate the event then by releasing some new sneakers. The Jack Parcell’s for Fall 2010 feature the classic sneaker silhouette, but make use of some […]


30 Mar
2 sneakers for the price of 1

I’ve heard of the reversible jacket, and even those pants that convert to shorts with a little zip, but changeable sneakers is a rare thing to find. The Transform Pack from Adidas by Stan Smith is a 2-in-1 sneaker, beginning as a high-top and “transforming” into a a low-top Stan Smith 80s. The black leather […]


Ked’s is re-releasing one of their legendary shoes that was all over New York back in the 1970’s. The “PRO-Ked Super” was released in 1969, hence the new name, and was one of the first classic sneakers available for kids and basketball players alike. The new version is updated with a 69er logo on the […]


11 Mar
Converse Canvas Star Player High-Tops get the John Varvatos treatment

We brought you the Varvatos + Converse woven sneakers a couple weeks back and here we are again presenting another collaboration from the pair. That first pair of sneakers is a relatively loose interpretation of the classic low-top all stars — leather, woven detailing, metallic finishing  but the John Varvatos Canvas Star Player High-Tops have […]


9 Mar
Boston's Bodega boutique takes a swing at Converse's classic shoe

The UNDFTD x Converse Poorman’s Weapon we featured a little while ago has to be one of LIAS’ all time favorite shoes ever — I think Mundt sleeps in his. Well there is again a new version of the classic Converse sneaker coming out that happens to be the brainchild of another great collaboration, and […]


26 Feb
First drop from Van Assche's Spring 2010 line

Kris Van Assche knows what he can do and he does it well. He’s turning out pair after pair of beautiful sneakers and he shows no signs of stopping. These Van Assche Black Combo Sneakers are robust with all the signature stamps of the designer: black leather, high tops, and one distinct feature that makes […]