30 Jan
An homage to traditional Japanese design & manufacturing

visvim elevates the foundation of its established brand to the next level with its Japanism collection. Known worldwide for its craftsmanship and use of top level materials, the Japanese brand takes those elements and incorporates them into a collection that pays homage to traditional Japanese design and manufacturing techniques. Label founder Hiroki Nakamura is releasing […]


18 Jan
High-tops & low-tops in a varied selection of silhouettes

Belgian designer Raf Simons’ Spring/Summer 2012 Sneaker Collection offers a varied selection of fashion forward shoes. From high-tops to low-tops, velcro-fastened to laces, the sneakers feature bold design in black, white and blue colorways, a couple styles implementing splashes of orange to set them apart. See all of Simon’s S/S 2012 styles in the gallery […]


10 Jan
The ghastly hybrid of a snow shoe & classic sneaker

The ungainly creation of a snow shoe and classic sneaker reproduction, the Diet Butcher Slim Skin Horse Hair High Top Sneakers should probably stay in Toyko (the place of its ghastly birth). The hybrid between two vastly different shoe silhouettes didn’t create something better — it only created a shoe a questionable footwear curiousity. The […]


9 Jan
The perfect shoe for your 23rd Century lumberjack outfit

The recently released Maison Martin Margiela Mirror Sneakers are a Sci-Fi lover’s dream. The shiny high top sneakers come in gold and silver, and look like they belong in a campy 60s film’s vision of the distant future rather than today’s lumberjack-meets-train conductor fashion scene. The sneakers feature gum outer sole, hidden lace-ups and wraparound […]


3 Jan
Gorillas, leopard tails, denim Wings, sandals, loafers & more

Looks like Jeremy Scott’s latest footwear collection for his adidas Originals line is keeping it understated as usual. Besides his wild designs, he’s also branching out into several new types of shoes — including loafers and some woven (an quite hideous) sandals. As for sneakers, his JS Wings get the denim treatment, we see the […]


12 Dec
Heavy canvas boot-styled Chuck Taylor high-tops

Heavy, coated canvas upper and a leather collar make the Converse All Star Collar Break a bit more special than its original predecessor, the Chuck Taylor All Star sneaker. The high top shoes are boot styled, and come with leather ankle patch, tonal toecap, and thick, waxed laces. The premium sneakers are now available at […]


8 Dec
Classic 1973 basketball high-tops re-issued

Nike Vintage Nylon Blazer Hi is a blast from the past. The Nike reissue of the classic 1973 basketball sneakers is now made with ballistic nylon, and comes in bright red and blue colors. The ultra clean, minimal design recalls the early days of the high-top, and is now available for pre-order at END for […]


7 Dec
Blue stars & red stripes for the leather Wing 2.0 for 2012

Yesterday we highlighted Jeremy Scott x adidas Originals uber crazy Hairy Leopard Tail High-Top Sneakers, and today is time for another piece from his upcoming Spring/Summer 2012 Originals footwear collection. Based on Scott’s popular Wings 2.0 model, the “Air Force Flag” pack consists of two white high-tops adorned with either blue stars or red stripes, […]