Crocs Autumn/Winter 2011 Collection

Crocs sets a new direction as they present new designs for the forthcoming Fall/Winter 2011 season. The new collection presents interesting alternatives for sneaker enthusiasts that are in the form of worker style boots and deck-shoe inspired footwear. Despite going through to an attention to detail finishing that comes with subtle designs and muted colorways, the models still embody the original values that Crocs are famously juxtaposed with – lightweight, odor resistant and comfortable.

Veja x FrenchTrotters Footwear Collection

Veja releases their much awaited collaborative sneaker collection that’s produced alongside FrenchTrotters. Seen first early this year through an exclusive preview at FrenchTrotters’ Parisian stores, the expanded set of sneakers are now being released globally. The new models are made from Veja’s usual eco-conscious materials that are seen through a selection of low and high top styles. With understated colors that evoke sophistication and masculinity, the sneakers feature contrasting stripe details and white sole. This collaborative sneaker range is available for £110 (approximately ₱7,677 PHP) to £125 (approximately ₱8,724 PHP) at select retail accounts.

Stockists :
End Clothing, UK
Adam et Rope, Japan
Kapok, Hong Kong
Harvest, Germany
Oki-ni, Web

Puma Shadow Society Teaser

Puma has flocked several taste-makers and sneaker connoisseurs to an assembly of pure redefinition and customization dubbed as the Shadow Society. Coming up with a logo that’s pretty identical to some well renowned fraternal organizations, the Shadow Society has given much effort to reinvent one of Puma’s iconic models “The State” as they have passed through a painstaking attention to detail and premium execution. Featuring two colorways, both sublime and very capturing, this reissued model comes with a leather sack that's embossed with Shadow Society's emblem. Puma Shadow Society will have its release at Footpatrol on 26th of August. Watch out for it!

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Puma Bluebird at Size? Cardiff

When Puma first released their Bluebird silhouette back in the 1980’s, the shoe model subsequently gained a brimming charisma to the football and active lifestyle fanatics. Having a steady reputation for being the best, most lightweight shoe for indoor training, the Puma Bluebird was also adopted into terrace culture, particularly by Cardiff City Football Club. The distinctive blue/yellow colorway and reference to the club’s nickname, The Bluebirds, helped it become a staple terrace lifestyle back in the early 80s at Cardiff City FC’s former home ground – Ninian Park. Just recently, Size? in Cardiff launches the re-released models sitting alongside with a capsule collection of apparel. Preserving fully the authenticity of the shoes, the iconic archive styles are here to continue the legacy of the infamous Bluebirds.

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Puma X Shinzo Bolt New Future

Inspired by Usain Bolt - the world's fastest man, Puma alongside Parisian retailer Shinzo presents these limited edition eco-conscious Bolt Near Future sneakers that features the Jamaican colorways. Pursuing for a greener motif this time, Puma utlizes eco-friendly leather, cork sockliner, recycled foam last, and reground rubber outsole, just to name a few. Available in low and high tops, you can get a pair at Por Vocacao.

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Diet Butcher Slim Skin Autumn/Winter 2011 Leopard-Print High Top Sneaker

Diet Butcher Slim Skin presents this beautiful Leopard-Print High Top Sneakers for Autumn/Winter 2011. Here’s what oki-ni has to say: “This season Tokyo’s Diet Butcher Slim Skin have added a zip to the back of their high top, allowing them to give it a more traditional boot shape and a taller silhouette. The sneaker still retains the chunky streetwear styling, although the first thing you notice here is the leopard print sections on the upper. The sneaker mixes black leather sections with fur-like trim to create an upper that contrasts not just colour but texture.” Click here to purchase.

FEIT Superclean Kudu

The cleaner the better. That should be a guiding principle to any summer outfits which include footwear for that matter. For FEIT’s soon to be released bespoke sneaker, a low cut model arises made from the brand’s favorite material – Kudu. Featuring Handsewn Goodyear construction that’s traditionally a Men’s dress shoe technique, this one’s surely not your ordinary clean sneaker for the season.

Available for pre-order at Feitdirect.com.

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Veja Mediterranée

Veja introduces a crossover style of boat shoe and sneaker that’s named the Veja Mediterranée. Made from ecological materials that made the brand known for, this new style comes in 4 new colorways and is priced for £45. Now available at End Clothing.

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ellesse Heritage The Assist

Italian sportswear giant ellesse brings forth again its well known model The Assist for their Heritage line. Notably worn by 80s skate kings Natas, Mic E Reyes, Tommy and Thiebaud, The Assist had also sprawled across the pages of Transworld magazine. This classic model holds all the staple features of a classic skate shoe with chunky and bright design, protective lace loops, high top ankle protection, thick gummy soles, and blazoned with a statement logo.

Vans x A.P.C. Sneaker Collection

I know this one’s been published few months back but just to update you, this exclusive collaboration between Vans and A.P.C. is now available. A.P.C. is known for their refined, minimal designs that stick to their heritage while Vans’s well known reputation for street apparel doesn’t need a further introduction. Coming up with a casual and smarter approach to the sneakers, offered silhouettes are the classic and chukka models in simple motif. Now available in selected A.P.C. stores and Vans.com.

Generic Surplus Summer 2011 Borstal Shoes

Dropping off some casual offering by Generic Surplus, here are the new Borstal shoes that are now available at Urban Industry. “The Generic Surplus Borstal Shoe gets a lightweight mesh makeover for Summer 11, featuring a plimsoll inspired silhouette with clean lines and minimal branding. Low top with a mesh fabric. Perfect 'go-to' summer shoe from Generic Surplus”

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Buttero Spring/Summer 2011 Natural Sneakers

The bandwagon of eco-friendly labels are becoming a widespread nowadays. Ecologically wise, I have positive thoughts about it and it’s actually a good movement, especially for these modern-day environmental issues that we’re held responsible for. I love sneakers, and there’s no doubt about that. Design for a shoe is a big factor, along with the silhouette and, of course, functionality. But one thing that I’m concerned now is the materials used to come up with such fascinating footwear.

Releasing a newer perspective towards their collection this season is Buttero, the recent footwear brand to jump on the eco-friendly bandwagon. Their offerings this season presents a new recycled rubber sole to each of the footwear (featured above). The sole is made from scraps recovered from industrial process combined with various color granules to create an artistic marbled finish. The sneakers also feature a natural coconut fiber insole, obtained from coconut husk and displaying impressive qualities such as lightweight, breathability and isolation. Topping it all off literally are vegetable tanned leather uppers, a process based on the use of natural tannins from trees and the only one that can impart unique properties to the leather, combining comfort and aesthetics, versatility and highlighting the uniqueness of the products.

The shoes are available from western stitched low tops to hiking boot inspired mids designs. Just so you know, Por Vocacao stocks these newly dropped goody footwear.

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BBC/Ice Cream Drippy Sneakers

Fun looking drip on the sole makes these drippy sneakers a must have this summer season. Available in white upper with blue or pink drip effect, the sneakers are now available at bbcicecream.eu.

Hot Stuff: Raf Simons Black Lace-Up High Top Leather Trainers

The Raf Simons Hi-top features extra-long, contrasting laces fastened by silver d-links, plus a silver heel zip. The trainer has a black matte leather upper, black vulcanized midsole and a black sole.

Made in Italy from 100% leather and rubber.

Now available at oki-ni.

Burberry Brights Spring/Summer 2011 Trainers

Burberry presents these pop color nylon mesh trainers with suede trims as featured in their Brights Campaign. The sneakers feature tonal stripe around back sole, almond toe, lace-up closure and anti-slip rubber sole. The brand logo is printed in metallic and can be seen at the back of the heel. The price of the sneakers ranges from $325 for the low top and $395 for the high top.

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Alejandro Ingelmo Spring/Summer 2011 Wooster Boot

When we say Alejandro Ingelmo, two words would appropriately associate to the label – “Luxury Sneakers”. We all know about the brand, the oh-so-expensive shoes we dig to see but not to purchase (how lucky am I to win a pair of it from a retail store) and the aura that’s quite the same to those French contenders. But it’s good to know that Ingelmo have finally breathed a fresh air, a fresh idea of something that’s quite interesting to say, because he has finally produced a footwear that’s a combination of bespoke-like shoe and trainers. This oxford boot is named after the store’s address at Wooster in NYC and it’s available in two colors – sand and grey. You might want to get it for $395? Come on people, it’s Ingelmo.

Alejandro Ingelmo (51 Wooster Street, New York City)

Lacoste 42 Collection

Lacoste is proud to present the nautical inspired Lacoste 42 collection for Spring/Summer 2011. Coming with four classic styles, all of which were inspired by the 42 pack sailboats built for Lacoste in 1985 by French yachting company Dufur. To come along with this release, Lacoste also have created the L42 online video game where top scorers of this are rewarded with a pair of sneakers.

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Rick Owens Two-Tone Hi-Top Sneakers

Here’s the release of a beautiful two-tone hi-top sneaker from American designer Rick Owens. “Zip fastening on the inside. White lace up front with silver eyelets. Image of lady on inside of tongue. White rubber toe cap and flat sole. Round toe. Stitch detail lines the sole.” Get it at Browns.

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Lanvin Hi-Top Plaid Detail Trainer

Here’s a beautiful trainer from French fashion brand Lanvin. Seen on a usual high top silhouette, the dark grey leather trainer has a chunky white sole with contrasting rubber green detail and lace-up that is on a lighter grey scale. What provides the unique punch to this trainer is the plaid detailing that is seen on the side panels. Farfetch has it.

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Feiyue at Café Carmen

The trendy Café Carmen witnessed the launch of Feiyue's 2011 advertising campaign on December 15th. During the launch party, the brand also revealed 'the Flying Project' mysterious film, produced by the SpanKids team. All the staff that took part on the campaign was there, from the models and the set designers to photographer Estelle Rancurel and stylist Delphine Brochard. Journalists had the opportunity to step into Feiyue's universe while listening to an eclectic and colourful music mix by artists Think Twice, Dj Falcon and Jean Nipon.

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