16 Jul
$900 ultra-luxury python & patent leather kicks from YSL

Yves Saint Laurent’s Raspberry Python Malibu high-top sneakers are 80% python and 20% patent leather with a python body and patent leather spats and trim. This combo makes for a sleek shine that might not make the cut for your go-to daily sneaker but would look good with a tux or suit — provided it’s […]


22 Jun
High-tops honoring the Dragon Boat Festival by Zhijun Wang

Beijing designer Zhijun Wang has taken his pyrography detailing method to a New Balance sneaker, the New Balance HS77. You may recall his Nike Air Force 1 Low, similar in it’s detailed design, yet the HS77’s silhouette is a majority blue colorway — representative of the “Blue Dragon” hue in the Dragon Boat’s hull. A […]


1 Jun
Ultracolor hippie splash high-tops for your feet this Fall 2012

We’re certainly used to seeing Jeremy Scott push the boundaries of good taste with his sneaker output, but his latest footwear abomination could very well be the most attention grabbing yet. This newest JS Bear sneaker for his adidas Originals by Jeremy Scott’s Fall/Winter 2012 collection is dubbed the “Flower Power” for obvious reasons. While previous […]


10 May
Quality black luxury sneakers for Spring/Summer 2012

English designer Neil Barrett reveals his latest sneaker for Spring/Summer 2012, the Dickensian Leather Pyramid Trainer. A slight alteration of his reliable Dickensian trainer, the version for this season is slimmer, with padded leather panels and adorned at various sections with small rubber pyramids. The high top sneakers feature a hard wearing rubber sole with […]


24 Apr
Exotic luxury sneakers for Spring/Summer 2012

Sometimes you don’t have to Converse to get your Hi Top on. Alexander McQueen satisfies your snakeskin obsession with this new Python Hi-Top tripping out on real constrictor skin. With a silver screen gradient, exotic python uppers and premium soft Italian leather linings, it seems there won’t be any uncomfortable constricting of metatarsals for just […]


27 Mar
Luxury Vans with premium leather, suede & zippered heel

You basically cannot go wrong with a pair of classic Vans Sk8-His, so the newest iteration for their Spring 2012 Vault Collection are spot on. A luxury take on the timeless high-top, the Vans Vault Spring 2012 Sk8-Hi Zip LX feature a heavy use of premium leather with suede, including leather laces. Available in 3 […]


The latest option in Converse ‘s iD customization program is a new flip on the iconic Chuck Taylor All-Star sneaker. Now the high-tops are available with an eye-popping Glow-In-the-Dark version, which can be personally customized as needed. There are several options for the  treatment — you can have the entire sneaker glow green, or just individula […]


1 Mar
An all mesh high-top sneaker with translucent Star logo

Converse’s latest iteration of their classic Chuck Taylor high-tops comes in under the Reform label. The shoes use a an all mesh upper, perfect for the warming climes of spring and summer, and are available in three colorways: white, black and grey. The All Stars also feature a color trim on top of the thick vulcanized […]