Tag: Footwear

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Footpatrol x ASICS Gel Kayano

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This year has been a great year for collaborations from one of London’s top sneaker destinations and Footpatrol join forces with ASICS once again this season to offer their iteration of the Gel Kayano silhouette.

Taking cues from army surplus equipment that soldiers would traditionally use on a ‘foot patrol’, the collaborative shoe is perhaps the most suited runner for the season, arriving in a dark olive, black and khaki colour palette and packed full of winterised features.

The Gel Kayano is probably the trainer of the moment from the Asics range and Footpatrol have done a great job on the silhouette, giving careful consideration to material used and detailing throughout. Maintaining the shoes core technical features such as the skeletal logo stripes, the THETA Gel in the heel and P-Gel in the forefoot, Footpatrol have added to the shoes original tech features applying premium upgrades taken from the equipment that inspired the design.

The shoes upper is constructed from a durable water resistant smooth suede upper, with micro-perforated detailing on the toe box. The Kayano’s iconic embossed branding arrives in a reflective TPU, providing visibility, stability and a snug fit.

The Footpatrol x ASICS Gel Kayano will be available from 10 a.m on the 15th of November exclusively at www.footpatrol.co.uk

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PUMA XS 850 GTX

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PUMA continue to churn out high profile classic runner re-works as it presents the XS 850 GTX just in time for Winter.

The pack makes use of a seasonal colour palette including browns, oranges, greens and blacks across both pairs, with additional pops of colour on the tongue and formstripe, as well as the classic splatter effect on the heel.

A combination of Winter ready materials including mesh and nubuck grace the upper, complimented by a Gore-Tex layer that makes the shoes ready to tackle any condition. Additional features include PUMA’s iconic Trinomic cushioning system within the crisp white midsole and the leather tongue that further ensure’s warmth and protection from the wet weather.

The PUMA XS 850 GTX is available now at the following retailers;

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Vans Pro Skate – Crockett Pro Mid

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The original skate shoe brand – Vans unveil their latest pro skate shoe in the Crockett Pro Mid.

Gilbert Crockett’s pro model has been the subject of several great reviews since it’s initial release, a shoe that is packed full of breakthrough innovations in skate footwear design. These same pro features have been translated into the mid version, giving the wearer unrivaled grip with the Wafflecup bottom unit and ultracush sole for high level impact cushioning.

Arriving in all black and pewter/white colour ways, the shoes upper is constructed from a premium suede and canvas mix on the upper, with a duracap fused rubber reinforced toe cap for durability. The addition of the added padding around the ankle provides protection and support for the wearer.

There have been many attempts over the years to produce a decent mid silhouette and many have left a lot to be desired. This model however has seemingly struck the right chord, it reminds me of a kind of slimline half cab with a side stripe. The Crockett Pro Mid is an extremely technical, skate ready shoe that still looks good on the foot. It’s available now at vans.co.uk.

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PUMA Trinomic ‘Green Box’ Pack

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PUMA give a bold rework to 3 key Trinomic styles this season as they present the appropriately named ‘Green Box’ Pack.

For those PUMA footwear fans out there or to anyone who has purchased a Trinomic shoe before, the particular colour of green used may seem familiar. Thats because Pantone’s ‘ Classic Green’ is the colour applied to the iconic Trinomic box and it turns out the same green works pretty well on some of your favourite PUMA silhouettes too.

Featuring up to date reworks of the Blaze of Glory, R698 and XT2+, the pack makes use of a variety of premium materials and subtle details to give a unique finish. The Blaze of Glory boasts a mesh upper with nubuck overlays, the R698 has textured nylon and mesh mix on the upper with additional green piping and last but not least the lightweight XT2+ is given a white, full grain leather formstripe. Each shoe features a contrasting crystal white midsole and white branding, with 3M hexagonal detailing and red pops on the heel.

The PUMA Trinomic ‘Green Box’ Pack will be available from the 31st of October at the following stores;

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Asics Gel-Lyte v Gore-Tex Pack

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Asics take one of their classic running silhouettes and give it a full winter re-work as they present the Gel Lyte V GORE-TEX pack.

As if the Gel Lyte V wasn’t equipped with enough functionality, Asics now infuse a GORE-TEX water proof layer to help you and your feet battle against the elements. The shoe retains its iconic look and doesn’t loose any of its traditional features that have made the Gel Lyte V a favourite for runners and sneaker heads alike.

The Gore-Tex pack offers up two distinct colour ways, the first a purple and orange mix and the second a black with hints of lime. Each shoe features a speckled midsole and are constructed from suede on the mudguard and mesh panelling. The inner bootie construction and gel cushioned sole provide comfort, with further elements drawing from high performance equipment such as the rope-style laces. The shoe is completed with the famous side stripe branding and embossed logo on the heel.

The Asics Gel Lyte V GORE-TEX pack will be available shortly at END.

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size? x Nike – Air Huarache Light ‘Mowabb’

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The last few months have seen a wave of notable collaborative releases from UK retailer size? and their latest effort, reworking the Air Huarache Light, is one of the strongest so far.

Drawing inspiration from the natural beauty of Moab, Utah and the colours of the horizon, the shoes colour way replicates the hues of blue from the skyline as they meet with the burnt sand to create an intersecting orange burst. The colour treatment was originally found on the iconic ACG Mowabb release which brought the ‘Huarache to the mountains’, and the same shoe was also the pioneer of the now popular speckled midsole that can also be found on this model.

The latest iteration of the shoe features mesh on the upper which works with the neoprene sock liner for added comfort and stability, as well as suede panelling on the mudguard for durability. Additional features include the black and white speckled midsole, branding on the heel and heel tab, with the huarache logo on the tongue.

The Air Huarache Light has seen a bit of a resurgence of late, most notably as the focus of Footpatrols ‘Concrete’ release and the OG ‘Ultramarine’. In my opinion it’s one of the most understated silhouettes and when it’s done well, it can make for a great shoe, and this Autumnal rendition is an example of that.

The size? x Nike AIr Huarache Light will be available at size? from the 31st of October.

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HUF Holiday 2014 Footwear

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HUF give a premium rework to a selection of their key styles as they present their latest footwear offering for Holiday 2014.

Since it began just four years ago, HUF’s footwear department has gained some serious momentum and the calibre of product they are pushing out is contending with some of the best footwear brands out their. When it comes to skate-ability and functionality, the easy to wear, street ready silhouettes tick all the boxes.

Two of the most notable releases of this year – the Dylan and the Hufnagel 2 receive premium leather updates in their latest release. The Dylan arrives in an all black colour way on top of a gum sole, as well as a navy on top of a bone white sole, while the Hufnagel gets a clean all white look and also comes in black with contrasting white sole.

The newly introduced staple silhouettes in the Classic Lo, which is now offered in Faded Steel and the Classic Hi, which is available in a rich brown and black and light grey mix leather, both feature. The collection is rounded off with colour updates to the Pepper and Ramondetta Pro, and the Sutter is reworked with oil black leather and a vegan friendly black dot designs.

The HUF Holiday 2014 footwear collection will be available in the UK soon so be sure to check back for links! For more information visit store.hufworldwide.com