Jeremy Scott continues his assault on the understated with the latest footwear offering for his adidas Originals Collection for Spring/Summer 2012. The aptly named Hairy Leopard Tail high-top sneakers are made with faux leopard-print fur covering the sneaker, and made even more brazen with a thick vestigial tail poking out the back. As can be […]
6
Dec
Faux leopard-print fur plus vestigial tail for kicks
8
Nov
Classic All Star sneakers get the Varvatos treatment
Take your classic Converse Chuck Taylor All Star high-top kicks and craft them out of a heavy snakeskin-patterned premium leather upper and you have the basics for the latest Converse By John Varvatos sneaker. The shoes feature a distressed veneer and iced outsole for a broken-in look. Get them now at CONVERSE for $170. via Freshness
17
Oct
Vivid limited edition footwear inspired by Korean rap group
Not one to usually design for Johnny Wallflower, Jeremy Scott continues his streak of attention-getting footwear with this collaboration with Korean female rap group 2NE1. The latest iteration of the adidas Originals JS Collage Wings shoes feature bright clashing colors with a sundry of materials thrown together, including faux fur and leather, in homage to the […]
14
Oct
Italian-made dark green & black luxury high-tops
The latest shoe from Adam Kimmel, the man otherwise known as Mr. Sobieski (his wife being actress LeeLee Sobieski), come in a unique green and black colorway. The sneaker’s upper features a mix of wool and leather detailing, completed with a white Adam Kimmel logo tag placed on the tongue and a sewn-on outsole for longer […]
10
Oct
Four new ultra luxury high-tops for Fall/Winter 2011
For Fall/Winter 2011 Christian Louboutin drops a new Holiday Collection, highlighted by a purple velvet version (below) of his Louis Strass silhouette swathed in real Swarokvski crystals. There are 3 more styles in the 4-pack, including a leopard print Alfie Flat (above) and two Rantus Orlato versions, both with suede with copious glitter (after Jump). […]
5
Oct
Belgian black, sleek minimalism in high-top form
Kris Van Assche’s latest high-top is made of an clean soft black leather upper with white rubber soles — the Jodhpur silhouette echoing the same themes of black, sleek minimalism found on his couture garments. The 100% leather sneakers feature a velcro wraparound closure with the Belgian’s logo embossed, and can be found at SSENSE for $470.
5
Oct
The garment dyed boots mix felt & Italian leather
The last time we mentioned John Varvatos, we were featuring his latest high-top Chucks. This time around, Varvatos has introduced his latest boots made of Italian leather and wool felt. The soft leather hand and vintage look are a result of the Tahoe Felt Work Boots being garment dyed upon construction. They feature a double […]
15
Sep
Sleek high-tops from Swedish atelier
Founded in Stockholm in 2004, Fifth Avenue Shoe Repair introduces a high-top Trouble silhouette featuring a white and beige contrast colorway. With a tonal semi-exposed lace-up closure, tan eyelets and textured foxing on the white rubber sole, the Swedish fashion brand’s sneakers are sure to compliment your wardrobe as you walk about with your steezy […]
