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

Japanese retailer atmos and New Balance have joined forces yet again in developing the winter version of the 574 running shoe for their Fall/Winter 2011 collection. Dubbed the H574, the mid-top sneaker features bright colors on premium suede with perforated detailing. Get your pair for $120.

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 […]

One of our favorite Los Angeles designers B:SCOTT — aka Brandon Scott, formerly of B.Son fame — is throwing up a serious fete this eve in the City of Angels. To unveil his fourth collection Brandon is organizing the Every Man For Himself Pop-Up Launch & Installation at FourTwoFour on Fairfax this evening, from 7 […]

New from Parisian design powerhouse Surface To Air are these simple black pebbled leather sneakers. Fresh for their Fall/Winter 2011 collection, the Portugal-made mid-top shoes feature contrasting lace-up closure in dirty white, textured foxing at toe and heel, and tone on tone stitching. Pick them up at SSENSE for $365. One more high detailed look at […]

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.

The Mallory Boots from American company Rag & Bone are a low-texture leather boot that come in a warm natural brown. With tonal lace-up closure, black eyelets and lace hooks, the boots are a nice option for the upcoming autumn season. Lined in 100% leather, the capped toe boots feature a plaid textile side in pastel […]

Our old friend/collaborator/feature subject Reggieknow just came out with a short film with UNION’s Chris Gibbs. You remember Reggieknow’s awesome Action Figure Stylist agency, FFINC? Well in this Mousetrap short he’s trying to convince Gibbs to get them involved in the store before Gibbs becomes distracted by some hotties. The rest is signature Reggiknow leftfield […]