Normally I wouldn’t give anything associated with Kobe any shine (Celtics pride), but seeing as this pair of his signature shoes are dedicated to the greatest place on Earth I’ll have to make an exception. I’m not exactly sure how the Kobe 8 System low-tops represent Venice Beach, but I’ll just have to assume it’s [...]

Fashion staple NYLON magazine teams up with Nike for another series of limited edition sneakers, this time getting in bed with NIKEiD for a set of two pairs of Dunks. From the folks at NYLON: “In 2009, NYLON Nikes’s gave you some intensely neon kicks–since that has always been our signature move–but this time we’re [...]

In their “The Air Jordan OG” series Nike resurrects their beloved Air Jordan 1 high-tops — only this time with all the original logos, instead of with the Jumpman23 branding you see on on most recreations. Many find the Jumpman23 logo to be garish, and ruin an otherwise good pair of shoes — count us among [...]

There aren’t many people that can make Jeremy Scott appear subtle, but Christian Louboutin is definitely one of them. Personally I prefer Scott because there’s a difference between flamboyant and garish, although Scott definitely walks that line too. (In his defense, however, you don’t see any Real Housewives Of Atlanta fiending for, and mispronouncing, Scott’s Totem [...]

One of the best collaborations going in the sneaker game — that between Converse and Missoni — continues with a new take on the timeless Chuck Taylor All Star. As can be found with the original All Star Hi Tops, or those from 2010, 2011 or 2012 (or even their Auckland Racer running shoes) the new [...]

  Nike’s 1977 silhouette is actually just an an update of the Blazer sneaker which came out originally in 1972. Of course a few changes were made including toebox skirting and more perforations below the telltale Swoosh. This version features a bold multi-color zigzag Swoosh and bright orange branding on the heel and tongue. Pre-order it over [...]

Reebok offered its classic 1994 Ventilator silhouette to designer Rick Williams of the creative agency Distinct Life, who gave the running shoe a very premium look with soft burgundy leather, an embossed motif, mesh and suede. The collaborative “TDL Camo” sneaker also bears the signature of Frank The Butcher’s crew Business As Usual on a [...]

Comme des Garçons gets colorful for or spring/summer 2013 with a pair of studded sneakers for Spring/Summer 2013. The 100% canvas cotton sneakers feature reinforced panels along the back heel and at each outer side, camp panels and seven silver metal eyelets. The sole is made of white rubber composite with grip detailing finishes the look. [...]