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New Seasonal Colourways in the Converse Chuck Taylor All Star II

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The newly introduced Chuck Taylor All Star II has undergone a seasonal rework as it’s presented in two new colour options for AW15.

Launched this summer, the iconic Chuck Taylor silhouette received a modern update with the addition of a Nike Lunarlon insole, non-slip padded tongue and padded foam collar for cushioning and comfort. The Chuck II maintains the iconic shape of the original Chuck Taylor silhouette but has been enhanced with subtle modifications in a durable Tencel canvas on the upper and a perforated micro-suede liner for breathability. The latest iteration sees the shoe made up in Thunder Grey and Bordeaux colour options with tonal lacing, and additional detailing including embroidered ‘All Star’ ankle patch and stark white sole unit and rubber toe cap.

The new seasonal Chuck II’s are available now at select retailers and www.converse.com

 

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ASICS x Highs and Lows Gel-Lyte III “Silverscreen”

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Asics continue to celebrate the 25th anniversary of their coveted Gel-Lyte III design by teaming up with another notable name from around the world, as they present the Asics x Highs and Lows “Silverscreen” release.

The shoes design draws inspiration from The Astor, and iconic cinema house located in Mount Hawley of HAL’s native Perth. First opened in 1919, The Astor remains one of the cultural and artistic hubs of the city, and a premiere destination for independent cinema, various global music events and stage shows. The Gel-Lyte III silhouette is reworked with a premium suede, leather and nubuck mix, decorated in soft mint pastel and a contrasting deep red on the Asics side panel branding, inspired by the decor of the theatre.  Additional features include crisp white laces and midsole, 3M accents throughout, and an embossed Mayan motif on the heel detailing. The “Silverscreen” reference is completed with a silent film countdown print on the pairs custom innersoles which sit alongside a soft leather lining.

The Asics x Highs and Lows Gel-Lyte III “Silverscreen” is available now at select retailers.

 

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Vault by Vans x The North Face

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Two giants in their own field, Vans and The North Face come together this season to produce the ultimate winterised footwear collection.

Both Vans and The North Face are companies that hold a rich heritage, both specialists in their own field that are renowned for their innovation and their creative expression, so when a collaboration like this comes about you know it’s going to be well thought through and well executed. The Vault by Vans MTE range already boasts some solid winterised footwear styles, but twin that with The North Face’s knowledge in highly functional outerwear design and each style has been enhanced tenfold.

The classic SK8-HI MTE LX and the Desert Chukka MTE LX are the focus for this release, reworked and reinforced with signature performance features from The North Face, ensuring your feet stay warm, dry and comfortable through any conditions. The upper boasts several technical features including water-repellant leather and suede uppers, as well as gusseted tongues to stop any unwanted weather getting through. Both shoes are lined with DRI-LEX® materials, and sit on top of considered sole units, constructed with reversed waffle lug soles for increase traction and a winterGRIP® tacky rubber which is designed to remain soft through freezing conditions, ensuring stability on icy surfaces. Each style is available in three subtle colour options, with nice added touches in the embossed TNF heel strikes, Vans ‘Off the Wall’ heel scab markers and co-branded footbed logos on each pair which complete the look.  To accompany the footwear line, The North Face ‘Nuptse’ jacket has been given a collaborative update, maintaining all the qualities that have made the jacket so popular such as it’s water-repellant coating, insulated lining and double-layered in taffeta padding, but updated with a new checkerboard print that pays homage to Vans’ iconic print and arriving in a stealthy black-on-black colour treatment.

The Vault by Vans x The North Face collaborative collection will be available tomorrow (31st of October) in limited quantities from selected stockists including Footpatrol, Goodhood and Sneakersnstuff.

 

 

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Nike SB CK Zoom All Court in Baroque Brown

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Having unveiled the highly anticipated pro shoe from team rider Cory Kennedy earlier this season, Nike SB present the latest iteration, which arrives in a baroque brown and ivory colour option.

The upgraded tennis classic remains one of our favourite footwear releases of the year since it was introduced in its black and white colour way back in August. Having removed the snake skin treatment on the swoosh, which has been reworked with a soft leather, the timeless style has just got even better. The hard-wearing suede upper has been reworked with a rich brown colour treatment, which features tonal lacing and tonal leather lining, meeting with contrasting ivory accents on the swoosh branding, sole unit and heel. The shoe retains its slimmed down rubber toe cap which improves flick and it’s Zoom Air technology in the midsole for responsive, spring-like cushioning when landing.

You can pick up the Nike SB CK Zoom All Court in Baroque Brown at Flatspot now.

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SUPRA – Lucien Clarke X PWBC Signature Quattro Colourway

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Paying homage to London’s ‘Palace Wayward Boys Choir’, SUPRA team up with team rider, PWBC member and one of the UK’s most exciting street skaters –  Lucien Clarke, on a signature Quattro colour way.

Inspired by the city’s vibrant nightlife and the crew’s party lifestyle, the Quattro arrives in a sleek black suede with hits of reflective 3M detailing that shine in low lit, night time conditions. Lucien explains “One of my favorite features is the reflective leather around the laces and the heel, it looks extra renegade, like a completely different shoe at night.” Additional detailing include silver pyramid eyelets, PWBC lace clips and custom PWBC artwork on the padded insoles, inspired by Lucien’s PWBC tattoo. The plush upper sits on top of a black SUPRAFOAM midsole ensuring cushioning and protection upon impact, while the complimenting translucent outsole ensures optimal traction on the board.

To mark the release, Lucien and his boys in the PWBC have put together a short clip trying out the Quattro’s at various street spots. Check the full video below. The SUPRA ‘Lucien Clarke X PWBC’ Signature Quattro Colourway is available now at all good skate stores including Slam City and Flatspot. 

 

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Vans Syndicate x Andy Kessler Sk8-Hi Reissue NYC “S”

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In celebrating 10 years of the Vans Syndicate project, this season sees the reissue of the SK8- Hi NYC “S” silhouette inspired by New York skateboarding icon Andy Kessler.

A true pioneer of NY’s skateboarding scene throughout the 70’s and 80’s and famed as the original founder of skateboard crew Zoo York, which grew to become on of the most notable skate brand’s from the city, the late Andy Kessler was a hugely influential figure in both skateboarding and amongst various communities in the Big Apple. Back in 2010, Vans released the NYC “S” silhouette, paying homage to Kessler and his legacy, and now as the 3rd instalment of Syndicate’s 10th year celebrations, it was only right reissue one of the projects most defining shoes.

The latest iteration of the Vans Syndicate Sk8-Hi Reissue NYC “S” sticks closely to the OG, applying a mixture of premium leather and perforated nubuck to the shoes black upper, which also features the bright blue shoelaces Kessler personalised all his Sk8-Hi’s with and contrasting white sidestripe branding.  Technical upgrades include the ‘Outlast’ temperature management in the shoe lining, while comfort and cushioning is achieved through the memory foam padding and Ultracush HD moulded footbed in the sole unit. Additional detailing includes a blacked out ‘Vans Off The Wall’ woven tongue label and custom ‘NYC – New York City Skateboarding’ heel tab, which is a nod to the old NYC subway tokens of Andy’s childhood.

The Vans Syndicate x Andy Kessler Sk8-Hi Reissue NYC “S” anniversary project is available now at Flatspot. 

 

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Vault by Vans x WTAPS “Original Classics” Collection

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With almost a decade of collaborative projects behind them, the Vans x WTAPS releases have grown to become one of the most highly anticipated events on the fashion and sneaker lovers calendar. Coming together once again for Fall 2015, Tetsu Nishiyama’s WTAPS delve into the Californian skate giants extensive archive to produce an eight-piece footwear collection full of clean designs.

Earlier this year Vans released their collaborative Sk8-Hi with respected Russian creative Gosha Rubchinskiy, and seemingly things couldn’t get any better than that in terms of execution and design. Well WTAPS may well have just come along and trumped it as they rework 3 key styles: the OG Era LX, the OG Style 36 LX (the original Old Skool) and the beloved SK8-Hi, all completed with quality in craftsmanship and an attention to detail that is undoubtably WTAPS. Aligning with WTAPS unique approach to aesthetic, the “Original Classics” collection looks to footwear silhouettes in their truest forms – their original forms, and unlocks each styles full potential.

The bold OG Era LX rework draws inspiration from traditional Japanese school uniforms known as the “uwabaki” concept – applying red, blue and green to the sole units, which originally signified a student’s grade level. The shoe arrives with a true white canvas upper, tonal lacing and a custom WTAPS tab. The OG SK8-Hi LX was chosen because its a personal favourite of the WTAPS founder, and for the capsule release, it has been infused with elements of the styling from the Vans Caballero, which was first introduced back in 1989. Embossed reptile nubuck and a durable suede mix graces the upper, and is available in grey/black and all-black colour options. Rounding off the release is the OG Style 36 LX, reworked with a premium brushed suede in 3 rich colour ways of black, burgundy and navy iterations. Once again featuring the custom WTAPS tab, nice touches in the leather side stripe and WTAPS tongue label complete the look.

The Vault by Vans x WTAPS “Original Classics” Collection drops tomorrow (12th September 2015) in limited quantaties at select retailers including Dover Street Market, Goodhood, Sneakersnstuff & Offspring