Archive for August, 2010

Flight Club @ 812 Broadway

Monday, August 30th, 2010

Flight Club @ 812 Broadway

Flight Club @ 812 Broadway

Flight Club @ 812 Broadway

Flight Club @ 812 Broadway

These days, Flight Club officially opened up its largest venue in its storied existence. Flight Club is additional than just a sneaker consignment shop; it is a curator within the sneakerhead culture and earns no less than some of the credit for evolving a cult-like sub-culture into a mainstream fashion phenomenon. The moment you open the double-wide glass doors, you’re instantly hit using a daunting wall of sneakers, every pair categorized with faultless effort, collectively performing their ideal to mimic the wall of a fortress that spans the largest wall with the whole space. Over 1,300 pairs of Converse, Euro-release-only New Balances, the rarest Air Maxes, the crispest Air Jordans, and probably the most celebrated Nike SBs line the proud brick wall; honestly, it is rather overwhelming once you step in but within seconds you may comprehend that you’ve been consumed by the museum-ready display and also knowledgeable staff – there’s no option but to succumb and indulge your self in the ultimate sneakerhead knowledge. Opposite the sneakers is by far the most impressive wall of New Era and Mitchell & Ness fitted hats, set up battleship-grid style. Flight Club Broadway is now the one and only hub for the rarest kicks in all the world; its Nassau St. and Lafayette St. locations no longer remain plus the Greene St. spot houses the used kicks as well as vintage apparel and gear. Flight Club Broadway is now officially open so be sure to stop in.

Celebrity Feet: Fabolous – Air Jordan IX Retro – Black – Dark Charcoal

Monday, August 30th, 2010

Celebrity Feet: Fabolous   Air Jordan IX Retro   Black   Dark Charcoal

Celebrity Feet: Fabolous   Air Jordan IX Retro   Black   Dark Charcoal

Celebrity Feet: Fabolous   Air Jordan IX Retro   Black   Dark Charcoal

Fabolous along with Ryan Leslie, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Rosa Acosta, Amber Rose, and a quantity of other celebrities and tastemakers attended this past weekend’s Heineken Inspire Event which was held in Culver City, California – located appropriate outside of Los Angeles. Fabolous, who has been seen wearing a variety of recent Air Jordan Retros just before their release dates kept it moving having a pair of Air Jordan IX Retro’s in Black and Charcoal, a released scheduled for the upcoming Labor Day Weekend on Saturday, September 4th. Following the concert, the NYC native tweeted a picture of his Charcoal IX’s with his matching Louis Vuitton luggage when he was on his way back to New York. Check out way more pictures of Fabolous and his Charcoal IX’s after the jump and let us know what you believe of his latest selections.

Sneaker News Blogs: Leading of WDYWT – Week of 8/24 – 8/30

Monday, August 30th, 2010

Sneaker News Blogs: Best of WDYWT   Week of 8/24   8/30

Sneaker News Blogs: Best of WDYWT   Week of 8/24   8/30

Sneaker News Blogs: Best of WDYWT   Week of 8/24   8/30

Sneaker News Blogs: Best of WDYWT   Week of 8/24   8/30

A different seven days of excellent kicks were dropped from the Sneaker Information Blogs: WDYWT section, and despite the fact that summer’s coming to a close, it appears to be acquiring hotter and hotter! Customs, unreleased samples, classic Nike basketball, Air Max heat, and a great deal much more took component in the most effective of WDYWT for 8/24-8/30; 1 user sported a LeBron sample per day even though an additional familiar face (or foot, we ought to say) brought out some classic Nike basketball. But obviously, it is as much as you, the reader, to decide who gets the quantity 1 spot. Mr. Anonymous took the crown the last two weeks with his Air Force 1 Laser Mark Smith and his Paris SB Dunk Low but is his submission for this week strong enough for a three-peat, or will a person else take the crown? Voting is going to be open until August 31st, 11:59 PM ET, so let your voice he heard. In the meantime, continue submitting your kicks to WDYWT and don’t forget to check out the rest of Sneaker News Blogs.

Air Jordan Spiz’ike Winterized Boot – Black Dark Cinder

Monday, August 30th, 2010

Air Jordan Spizike Winterized Boot   Black + Dark Cinder

Air Jordan Spizike Winterized Boot   Black + Dark Cinder

Air Jordan Spizike Winterized Boot   Black + Dark Cinder

Air Jordan Spizike Winterized Boot   Black + Dark Cinder

Wearing Jordans in your snow? What was once deemed an act of heresy is now an acceptable practice thanks to the Air Jordan Spiz’ike Winterized Boot. These originally released last winter and surely came in handy when trudging by way of the monstrous blizzards in the last winter season, and let’s hope that we do not must put these to use as very much this coming Winter 2010 season. The Spiz’ike Boot features all-weather-ready colorways and materials, like the chunky outsole that would have zero issues stomping in a foot of snow along with a leather mudguard that laughs inside the face of salt-stains. Dark Cinder and all-Black just dropped at Finishline so check out these re-run colorways right after the jump and let us know which colorway you’d pick.

The 50 Greatest Air Max 90s of All Time by Complex.com

Monday, August 30th, 2010

The 50 Greatest Air Max 90s of All Time by Complex.com

The 50 Greatest Air Max 90s of All Time by Complex.com

The 50 Greatest Air Max 90s of All Time by Complex.com

The 50 Greatest Air Max 90s of All Time by Complex.com

Sophisticated has been pumping out sneaker-related listing right after list but here’s a Top-50 of just A single shoe, the Nike Air Max 90. The checklist features the usual suspects – Infrareds, Pythons, DQM Bacons – but also some pairs that haven’t seen the light of day in a long while – Hot Coral WMNS, tons of JD Exclusives. The Air Max 90 is one shoe in which the general releases hold weight on par using the rare collabs and limited releases so the listing itself covers a wide range. How countless pairs do you own, or much better yet, how a variety of of these do you even recognize? Check out some of the notable Top 50 selections after the jump and for the whole feature, head over to Intricate.

DC Comics x Converse Chuck Taylor – Spring 2011 Collection

Monday, August 30th, 2010

DC Comics x Converse Chuck Taylor   Spring 2011 Collection

DC Comics x Converse Chuck Taylor   Spring 2011 Collection

DC Comics x Converse Chuck Taylor   Spring 2011 Collection

DC Comics x Converse Chuck Taylor   Spring 2011 Collection

DC Comics x Converse Chuck Taylor   Spring 2011 Collection

 

DC Comics is celebrating its 75th Anniversary this year and to support commemorate the impressive milestone, Converse will lend a hand and generate a selection of Chuck Taylors featuring its iconic superheros and supervillains colored up in vintage comic-book style. Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, the Penguin, the Joker, and others are featured in this throwback capsule that’s scheduled for a Spring 2011 release. It’s a match made in heaven for the two age-old pop-culture establishments to partner up as soon as once again so take a look at the upcoming selection and let us know which pair you’d rock. via HS.

adidas Originals Crafts Pack

Monday, August 30th, 2010

adidas Originals Crafts Pack

adidas Originals Crafts Pack

adidas Originals Crafts Pack

adidas Originals Crafts Pack

adidas Originals Crafts Pack

adidas Originals Crafts Pack

adidas Originals’ new Crafts Pack is everything that’s beneficial about a pack of sneakers. Using the quartet of kicks inside Crafts Pack, you get the same premium materials across every single pair, but they’re executed differently and each features a completely different primary colored sockliner. 1st up could be the adidas Superstar shelltoe, which goes which includes a red lining for a nice subtle pop. The Sambas feature considerably even more canvas than the Superstars and their black sockliner would be the one that stands out the least in this foursome. The Stan Smiths wouldn’t have been best without having a green lining plus a Forum Mid completes the set which includes a hint of blue. Check out alot more shots right after the jump and appear for these at pick adidas Originals retailers like Japan’s mita sneakers.

Maharam x Nike WMNS Dunk Higher Skinny Supreme – Yellow Maroon

Monday, August 30th, 2010

Maharam x Nike WMNS Dunk High Skinny Supreme   Yellow + Maroon

Maharam x Nike WMNS Dunk High Skinny Supreme   Yellow + Maroon

Maharam x Nike WMNS Dunk High Skinny Supreme   Yellow + Maroon

Maharam x Nike WMNS Dunk High Skinny Supreme   Yellow + Maroon

Maharam x Nike WMNS Dunk High Skinny Supreme   Yellow + Maroon

Maharam has been around for nearly 110 years, and although they’ve only been collaborating with Nike Sportswear for the past two or 3, the latest providing seems to be stretched out over an unusually long span. The very first Maharam x Nike WMNS Dunk Higher Skinny Supreme releases dropped all the way back in June, with this new duo of pairs dangerously close to falling into the Holiday 2010 collection. They’d be fine either way, with these warm yellow and burgundy textile uppers well suited for most with the calendar. Check out more shots of both pairs after the jump and stick with Sneaker News for updates on their release. via Dunk

Nike Air Max 95 – Anthracite – Metallic Silver

Monday, August 30th, 2010

Nike Air Max 95   Anthracite   Metallic Silver

Nike Air Max 95   Anthracite   Metallic Silver

Nike Air Max 95   Anthracite   Metallic Silver

Nike Air Max 95   Anthracite   Metallic Silver

This past year will go down in fashion history for its use of ‘all black everything’, but grey has played an equally significant role within the post-recession fashion globe. Grey softens high contrasts and might be the ‘cleanest’ color other than white, and we all know how impressive a variety of greys looks on the Nike Air Max 95. This one particular goes a bit further than usual, sticking using a mix of silver and greys all the way down to Anthracite with no a speck of ‘color’ being seen. It is a basic idea on paper but turns out being one with the hottest AM95s in recent memory, and they’re available exclusively from Britain’s JD Sports.

adidas Torsion Awesome Substantial – October 2010

Monday, August 30th, 2010

adidas Torsion Special High   October 2010

adidas Torsion Special High   October 2010

adidas Torsion Special High   October 2010

The Torsion Specific is one of adidas’ classic footwear silhouettes from its storied catalogue and arriving in October is really a high-top version that looks ready to take on any terrain, smooth or rugged. The adidas Torsion Precious Top characteristics the Torsion Distinctive design but benefits an elongated ankle with 3 additional D-ring laceholes on every single side, giving the shoe the perfect construction for the trail or even as a general winterized option. This new colorway combined grey tones, black, sky blue, and hot red, and have to arrive at adidas retailers this coming October, so check out this initial look at the adidas Torsion Specialized Increased right after the jump and let us know what you think. via suelasdegoma.