French luxury house Givenchy just released the latest lineup of its Tyson high-top for Fall/Winter 2014. Distinguishing characteristics include a thick ankle strap and imposing rubber sole. Despite most of the series being themed on basic white/black variations, the highlight of the collection is the above model crafted of a brown basketball-leather upper with Givenchy’s […]


22 May
Retro-robotic canvas & leather footwear

If you’re trying to complete your all-over robot suit, your fashion hard-wiring may be set to overkill. Nevertheless, Givenchy is about to complete your coding with the Givenchy Robot-print sneaker. Multi-color canvas in retro-robot pattern on the outside, brown leather on the inside of this traditional Vans-like slip-on sneaker. Step into your mother boards for $690.


The latest take on the classic Converse All Star comes from punk-inspired menswear designer John Varvatos. The otherwise classic Chuck Taylor high-top features painted graphite-colored canvas and leather shoelaces, accented with back-zipper detailing. Exclusively available at the Varvatos store for $150. More looks at the John Varvatos Chuck Taylors after the Jump…


14 May
From the classic Stan Smith silhouette to the far, far more bold

Belgian fashion designer and Christian Dior frontman Raf Simons has joined forces with Adidas yet one more time — the union of an established brand with ever-innovative ideas making for an interesting collection. The Raf Simons x Adidas Originals Fall/Winter 2014 Sneaker Collection ranges from the classic Stan Smith tennis shoe (perforated with the designer’s “R” initial in lieu […]


Givenchy is no stranger to the luxury high-top, and thus continues on its trend of patterned tennies with this bright and brash plaid sneaker. The plaid pattern on the premium calfskin upper being an alternating blend of red, navy blue and khaki tones. The look is topped off with Givenchy’s signature 3D metal star-studded Velcro closure at the ankle. […]


4 Apr
Ultra-luxury footwear made in Italy with Velcro-closing

The British Alexander McQueen design-house manages to maintain the McQ aesthetic, while dropping a new style with this fresh take on the high-top sneaker. The two-tone sneaker top is an eye-popping but neutral mix of khaki-green and beige letter print with a quilted, cushion-y, Velcro fold-over closure. With a leather interior and rubber sole, the final touch […]


Perhaps the illest kicks to hit the air since the winged sandals of Hermes, Jeremy Scott presents these Electric Mesh Wings 2.0 as part of his 2014 Spring/Summer collection for Adidas Originals. Bold being an understatement, the synthetic mesh upper is colored a vivid electric lime, featuring an untraditional closure that is a lace-up with […]


27 Mar
The timeless tennis silhouette gets a remake in geometry

The Adidas Consortium has a new PLAY, a project involving top Asian designers doing re-interpreptations of the otherwise tried-and-true Stan Smith (you know, one of our favorite sneakers ever). This simple-but-retro shoe, is perhaps most often recognized for its basic design, perforated “three-stripe” sides, all-leather top, and standard rubber sole. But designer Shigeki Fujihima adds […]