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Asics Unveil New Silhouette for AW16

 

Asics are set to unveil a new design this October with hopes of it being “their most utilitarian trainer yet.”

 The Asics Gel-Lyte III MT will be made up of signature design features from previous models, specifically the split tongue of the Gel Lyte III’s, the mono sock of the Gel Lyte V’s and the heel clip of the Asics Respector, alongside new additions such as a high rise on the midsole and rugged outsole. Together these aspects help to create an interesting new silhouette, perfectly equipped to tackle the harsher conditions that the winter brings.

 The shoes initial release will see two distinct colour ways, both of which will be available this October and will retail for £120 at select global Asics retailers.

 

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Pass~Port x Vans

 Australian skate company Pass~Port have come together with Vans this season on a small collaborative collection consisting of shoes and a limited selection soft goods. In celebrating the release, the pair have also come together on a 7-minute clip featuring a mix of riders from both brands trying out some of the goods.

 The collection centres around the classic Old Skool silhouette, which is offered in a dark chocolate brown and a clean off-white “marshmallow” colour way. The shoe maintains all the signature touches that has made it one of the most iconic skate silhouettes of all time, the Jazz stripe, toe and heel panels and the chunky sole unit. Pass~Port have added several premium touches to the staple style, mixing a durable hairy suede and equally as durable heavy canvas on the side panels and tongue, finished with a premium leather stripe branding. The aesthetics are completed with subtle embroidered branding on the tongue and heel, and a white Vans tab on the back of the sole. As you’d expect with every Vans style, functionality is assured with Duracap underlays in high wear areas, a built in, supportive heel counter, enhanced cushioning from Vans ‘Ultracush’ footbeds and signature grippy gum waffle tread.

Be sure to check the clip above filmed on the streets of Melbourne and Sydney, featuring Callum Paul and Nik Stipanovic, along with the rest of the Pass~Port team and Vans riders Jack Kirk, Ryan Wilson, George Kousoulis & Floyd Scott.

The Pass~Port x Vans collection is available at all good skate stores now including Welcome, Black Sheep Store and Flatspot. 

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PRO-KEDS x Footpatrol Royal Hi ‘Patchwork’

 

 Footpatrol pay homage to the fabric houses and haberdasheries of it's native Soho with a bold, patchwork inspired take on the classic Royal Hi silhouette from Pro-Keds. 

 The iconic London retailer has always expressed it's love for its local scene within various collaborative efforts throughout the years, and their latest project is definitely one of their most creative reworks to date. The usually understated Royal Hi silhouette from Pro-Keds has been brought to life with a patchwork construction on the upper, featuring various premium fabrics including wolverine suede, denim, wool, madras plaid, polka dot jacquard, unbleached duck canvas and oiled leather. A custom chenille PRO-Keds patch logo on the ankle, contrasting white canvas tongue and sole unit complete the shoe.

The PRO-KEDS x Footpatrol Royal Hi 'Patchwork' is available now in limited sizes at www.footpatrol.co.uk and will be available at www.prokeds.com and select retailers from June 30th. 

 

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ASICS GEL-Lyte III & GT-Cool Xpress “Blush”

 

 Asics have unveiled a new seasonal pack just in time for the summer, featuring two high profile runners - the recently reissued GT-Cool Xpress and the ever popular Gel-Lyte III silhouette. 

The GT-cool express has been the brands shoes of the moment, having been re-introduced to the world back in January it has been subject to several strong releases with OG colour re-works and the hugely popular 'Mint' release, as well a two high profile collaborative releases with Sneakersnstuff & KITH NYC. This season, alongside the Gel-Lyte III, the classic runner gets reworked with dusty shades of grey, white, yellow and pink for a subtle, premium finish, worthy of a Ronnie Fieg collab. Each shoe has been constructed from a mixture of suede and leather on the uppers, with low-key debossed branding on the heel and embroidered branding on the tongue, all over which sits on top of a cushioning Gel sole unit. 

The Asics Gel-Lyte III & GT-Cool Xpress "Blush" pack will be available from the 11th of June at select Asics Tiger retailers.   

 

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Footpatrol x Le Coq Sportif Made in France R800 ‘Artisan’

 

Hot on the heels of the "Only In Tokyo" collab with BEAMS and Saucony last month, London's Footpatrol round off the year with another solid footwear release, this time teaming up with Le Coq Sportif on the R800 'Artisan'.

Teaming up with the French sportswear label for the third time, Footpatrol look to the brands newly introduced 'Made In France' line in which LCS celebrate their rich heritage and commitment to their unique manufacturing process of their most iconic running styles. Pulling the form fitting R800 silhouette from the archive, Footpatrol pay homage to the skilled craftsmen/craftswomen across Western Europe who are dedicated to their trade, and who in this case, continue to devote their skills to producing high quality footwear by hand in France.

For the aptly named 'Artisan' release, the R800 has been dressed in a perforated dress blue leather on the upper, accented with a smooth nubuck on the heel and medial panels. The blue is contrasted with tan leather detailing on the shoes lining and laser-engraved dual-branded tongue detailing. The premium upper sits on top of an off white sole unit and complimenting gum outsole. Every pair arrives with three sets of laces for customisation, including a dress blue flat lace, multi-coloured flat lace and a full grain tan leather lace, and arrives in a custom wooden shoe box which includes a set of wooden shoe trees, leather shoe cream, buffing cloth and shoe brush.

The Footpatrol x Le Coq Sportif Made in France R800 'Artisan' is set to drop this Friday the 18th December exclusively at Footpatrol. 

 

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Footpatrol x ALIFE AW15 Capsule Collection

 

Two camps that are deeply rooted in the sneaker industry come together this season, as London’s Footpatrol and New York’s ALIFE join forces on a small capsule release.

Perhaps two of the worlds most loved and well known sneaker boutiques, ALIFE and Footpatrol first linked up as part of the London ALIFE Session’s last year, putting on an unforgettable show with Wu-Tang’s Raekwon. Aside from a co-branded tee to commemorate the event, this will be the first time the pair have worked together on an apparel release, as Footpatrol apply their creative direction to a selection of staple streetwear pieces that ALIFE the brand is perhaps best known for.  The capsule draws inspiration from each stores surroundings, looking to Soho, London and Lower East Side, New York to inform the designs. Comprised of t-shirts, hoodies, sweaters and some lightweight outerwear pieces, the collection arrives in a monochrome colour palette with pops of red from Alife’s box logo and Footpatrol’s signature gas mask logo, both of which have been printed and embroidered on to different pieces throughout the release.

The Footpatrol x ALIFE AW15 Capsule Collection will be arriving exclusively at Footpatrol and ALIFE on Friday the 13th of November.

 

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New Seasonal Colourways in the Converse Chuck Taylor All Star II

 

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