Tag: Footwear

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Reebok Ventilator ‘Re-Upholstered’ size? Exclusive

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Master collaborators size? team up once again with Reebok, this time to ‘Re-Upholster’ the classic Ventilator running silhouette.

The retro runner, originally released back in 1990, maintains its performance enhancing Hexalite technology for optimal comfort and IMEVA shock absorbing midsole that flexes upon impact in it’s latest rework. The shoe does however ditch its traditional mesh and suede construction, trading it in for a far more luxurious look and feel. Undergoing its most drastic rework to date, a rich supple leather construction is applied to the upper, with laser perforated detailing on the toe-box and side panelling. The premium look is completed with a soft off-white lining and matching midsole, contrasted with a gum sole. The shoes arrive in tonal black and tonal brown colour options.

The Reebok x size? ‘Re-upholstered’ pack is available now exclusively at size? priced at £85

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Nike Roshe Flyknit – Multicolour

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The super zen Nike Roshe Run silhouette gets another material upgrade for Spring 2015; making the lighter than light shoe that little bit more lightweight with Roshe Flyknit technology.

The Roshe run is one of the most coveted styles of recent times. Although it doesn’t holding as many performance features as most other styles in Nike’s long list of designs, the affordable Roshe Run still manages to give the high levels of comfort you’ve come to expect from the brand while still holding its iconic form-fitting style. Needless to say it would take a lot to make this already timeless shoe even better, but the addition of Flyknit definitely offers up a refreshing take on the style.

Merging their signature Flyknit technology to the shoes upper, the pared-down silhouette is offered up in a range of colour way’s including the multi-colour option above. The flyknit uppers have been specifically designed to adapt and conform to the foot, providing optimal support and comfort. The shoes stripped back construction continues onto the stark white, one piece midsole and outsole, made from a lightweight phylon foam which also offers high levels of cushioning.

Less is certainly more for the Roshe Flyknit, and Nike have once again showcased their ability to apply their innovation to the highest capacity, even in their minimal designs. The Nike Roshe Flyknit will be available in all colours, except woman’s multicolour, at Nike Sportswear retailers and nike.com/sportswear from the the 5th of February.

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Vans CA Present The Vansguard “True White” Reissue

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 Vans California offer up a super clean adaptation of 3 classic skate silhouettes, as they present the Vansguard ‘True White’ Reissue pack.
 The Old Skool CA Low, Sk8-Hi CA and Era CA arrive with a premium cow suede and 10. oz duck canvas construction on the upper, with cotton and polyester blend on the tonal laces. Each shoe sits on top of a stark white midsole and features white accents throughout, with Vansguard Vans labelling and a synthetic leather lining for a plush finish.
With some bad weather to consider in the next few months, there’s obviously going to be some hesitation when deciding on these, but just to reassure you, Vans have treated the shoes with DWR, making them dirt and grime resistant. We didn’t need any more convincing here and its safe to say the Vansguard reissue is definitely one of our favourite releases of the year so far. An all white shoe is essential for any wardrobe, and although its slightly off-white in places, Vans California have done a great job in this release.
The Vans California “True White” Vansguard Reissue pack & Era shoe are available now at selected Vans retailers, and online at vans.co.uk and goodhoodstore.com
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Saucony Originals Shadow 5000 ‘Fresh Picked’

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Saucony kick off proceedings in 2015 with a seasonal release in the ‘Fresh Picked’ pack, inspired by the colours of the berry patch.

Originally released back in 1989, the Shadow 5000 has been the subject of several notable colour reworks and high profile collaborative releases since it was reintroduced into the market thanks to its sleek, form fitting style. This season the classic running silhouette dons the vibrant blue and deep purple of the blueberry and blackberry. Both shoes uppers feature suede panelling on the mudguard and heel, with mesh on the toe box, with each style sitting on top of a contrasting white midsole and black outsole. The vibrant blue upper on the blueberry features hits of turquoise on the branding and hits of black on the heels and laces, while the blackberry is offered up in a rich purple with 3M silver on the branding and black on the laces and heel.

The Saucony Shadow 5000 Fresh Picked pack will be arriving at Urban Industry on February the 1st.

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Footpatrol x New Balance M1500FPK ‘Encyclopaedia’

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London’s premier footwear destination Footpatrol link up with New Balance on a sophisticated rework of the brands ‘Made In England’ M1500 silhouette, drawing inspiration from one of the most informative and important reference sources of our time – the Encyclopædia Britannica.

Originally released back in 1993, the M1500 silhouette is considered New Balance’s most accomplished running shoe to date. It’s form fitting design and Encap comfort technology in the midsole has seen the classic runner become a favourite with footwear fanatics across the globe. Footpatrol have done a solid job on reworking the silhouette, which is crafted entirely at the brands Flimby factory, by applying premium fabrications and colour treatments for a clean finish.

The shoes upper utilises black suede on the mudguard, wrapping around the toe box and ankle collar. Smooth tonal leather graces the side panels, toe box and tongue, while embroidered hits of gold feature on the tongue, lateral heel section and iconic ‘N’ branding. Further gold detailing can be found on the reflective piping around the ankle collar, while vibrant red detailing is used on the heel branding and a blacked out ‘N’ logo sits on the medial side of the shoe. An intentionally off white midsole and gum outsole gives off an aged effect inspired by the worn pages of the publication. The shoes inner sole takes elements from the content of the encyclopedia with an anatomical illustration of the foot printed on to it.

The Footpatrol x New Balance M1500FPK ‘Encyclopaedia’ is set to release in-store & online this Saturday the 24th January at Footpatrol.  Sizes will range from a UK6.5 to UK11 and will cost you £145.

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Vans x Gosha Rubchinskiy

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It was almost this time last year that Vans teamed up with emerging Russian designer Gosha Rubchinskiy  on a premium rework of the brands iconic Old Skool silhouette. This Spring/Summer the two come together again, this time reworking the classic low profile skate silhouette – the Vans Slip-On.

Rubchinskiy has been gaining quite a following thanks to his inventive streetwear designs, drawing influence from skateboarding and punk, his collections offer up a contemporary twist to more traditional pieces. Having already worked his magic on the iconic old skool silhouette this month, he now turns his attention to the popular slip-on. The latest iterations use a cream coloured canvas base on the upper with an all over ‘rising sun’ graphic print on the toe box and heel. The pack offers up black and red colour options, both of which sit on top of a contrasting white midsole with blue trim detailing.

You can pick up both pairs of the Vans x Gosha Rubchinskiy  Slip-Ons over at Dover Street Market now.

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Nike Air Max 1 Ultra Moire Collection – Spring 2015

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Nike bring in the New Year with their latest re-work of Tinker Hatfield’s iconic Air Max 1 silhouette as they present the Ultra Moire collection.

Back in 2006, Nike released one of it’s most underrated running silhouettes to date in the Zoom Moire, which was also one of the first Nike shapes to be made with consideration for the Nike+ technology that we all take for granted these days. Nike have taken cues from the 2006 release as they apply a seamless perforated upper to their latest rendition of the Air Max 1.

The Ultra Moire is simplistic in its aesthetic but holds a premium feel with synthetic suede gracing the laser perforated, one piece upper. The latest iteration of the Air Max 1 debuts the new ‘Natural Motion’ outsole unit that reduces the amount of material used, dramatically improving flexibility and reduces weight.  The Black/White colour way shown above features a black and white mix on the upper with a contrasting white outsole, accentuated with 3M detailing on the mudguard, eyelets and the swoosh.

The Nike Air Max 1 Ultra Moire will be available from nike.com/sportswear and selected Nike Sportswear retailers.