26 Nov
Classic footwear silhouettes in faux pony hair & black leather

The Converse Pro Leather has undergone a number of unique makeovers from style-worthy labels, including  Stussy’s patchwork Pro Leathers we featured back in August. As part of their “Ride or Die” pack,  Boston’s Bodega boutique has completed their own rendering of the famous shoe in honor of Converse’s Massachusetts roots. Adding to the complex diversity of the […]


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 […]


6 Jul
Luxury patent, suede, scored and printed leather low-tops

High end Spanish-via-France high end label Balenciaga unveils these Mesh & Leather low-top sneakers for the upcoming season. Featuring a blend of contrasting leathers — including patent, suede, scored and printed — the shoes somewhat justify their ultra-luxury pricetag. The leather-lined sneakers also feature a black & white mesh and grey leather upper with a […]


10 Jun
Luxury sneakers from the house of Yves Saint Laurent

Here’s the latest collection of sneakers coming from the Yves Saint Laurent house for Spring/Summer 2011. The luxury sneakers come in high tops, low tops and a chukka style crafted in a variety of materials from snakeskin to full grain leather, with the high-tops sporting different ankle straps. Four different styles to choose from. Thre […]


2 Dec
Luxury streetwear sneakers from California

Luxury streetwear brand Android Homme have released their sneaker collection for Fall/Winter 2010, and there are some beauties in the mix. Utilizing many of their silhouettes from their Spring line, Android Homme advance their look with several new luxury materials and colorways. Perforated and woven leathers, herringbone wool and soft premium leathers all make the […]


13 Sep
When wingtips and sneakers collide

These all suede Vans California Era Wingtip sneakers are sort of the mullet of sneakers — all business in the front, party in the back. The low tops come in either off white or black, and  features a smart wingtip pattern on the upper. Available now for under $100 (8,000 yen) at Japanese retailer Mischief. […]


10 Jun
A Seasonal Sneaker for the Fall

We here at LIAS begin to salivate every time we hear that there is a new collaboration with Converse, and although this collaboration has been done twice before, the Converse x Woolrich Fall 2010 collection of sneakers proves that the two design houses can only get better as they go. Woolrich has been in the […]


2 Jun
Quite possibly the brightest shoe you'll ever own

It is a very rare time of year, and I would venture to say era, that allows for the use of bright neon colors in your wardrobe. But we are at an interesting crossroads in fashion, floating somewhere between the modern age and the 1980’s (who knew they would end up being nearly the same […]