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ASICS Seamless Pack

ASICS Gel Lyte III ‘Seamless’ Pack

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ASICS continue to give classic silhouettes contemporary updates, this time looking to the Gel Lyte III to develop their ‘Seamless’ construction technique.

The iconic runner maintains its form fitting shape but loses some of its bulkiness, as the shoes overlays are stripped back for a sleek, futuristic look. The upper combines high tech mesh and a plush suede in its construction, with synthetic panelling on the heel. The latest iteration of the shoe’s upper is available in 3 simple colour ways of black, red and silver, all of which feature tonal lacing and sit on top of the hugely popular white speckled Gel sole unit. Additional features include white embossed branding on the heel detailing, the famous neoprene split tongue and a durable rubber outsole.

At the minute, we are only going by what we can see from the images in regards of information on the release, which is set to drop in July. But I’m sure there will be able to share more information on the pack when the release gets closer. But its another solid release from ASICS who continue the classic runners 25th anniversary celebrations as they introduce pioneering technical fabrics and production techniques to bring the classic designs into modern day. The ASICS ‘Seamless’ Pack will be dropping at Urban Industry early July. Keep your eyes peeled for further information on the release!

 

PUMA x Solebox

PUMA X Solebox XS850 “Adventurer” Pack

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 PUMA have teamed up with Berlin sneaker institution Solebox to produce two new iterations of the brands classic XS850 silhouette for the “Adventurer” Pack.

For part one of the three part “Adventurer” release, with drops scheduled throughout the year, Solebox draw inspiration from the committed and resourceful members of the late 90’s, early 2000’s European sneaker community who frequently travelled near and far in search of the rarest, most exclusive footwear drops that were only available in specific locations. For those who braved the journey and managed to source and collect these exclusive shoes, a foundation for a lucrative business was laid, as the sell on values for some of these imports would be high enough to fund the opening of their own stores. This was the story of Solebox founder Hikmet, whose ventures into the US saw him build a rare, highly sought after sneaker collection, and along the way develop an addiction to Berry Blue Jelly Belly sweets, which serve as the colour inspiration for the collaborations design.

The latest rework of PUMA’s classic Trinomic runner sees the XS850 arrive in a suede, mesh and nubuck mix on the upper with neoprene added for a snug fit. Additional features include speckled detailing on the heel, perforations on the toe box for breathability and Solebox branding on the heel and insole. Maintaining the shoes comfort enhancing Trinomic technology, the premium upper sits on top of a crisp white mid sole and tonal outsole.

The PUMA X Solebox “Adventurer” XS850 is set to drop this Saturday, the 27th of June, at Hanon, Footpatrol, Oki-Ni and WellGosh.

 

End. x Reebok Ventilator Husky

END. x Reebok Ventilator “Husky”

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For their second collaborative project, END. and Reebok look to celebrate the classic ‘Ventilator’ silhouette’s 25th anniversary as they give the shoe a premium rework inspired by the fastest canine on the planet – the Husky.

The Husky is usually associated with the colder months, renowned for pulling sleds in Alaska and other similar northern regions, but colour application for this rework on the classic runner makes for a great summer trainer, with light hues of grey, pink and blue. Maintaining its original features, the Ventilator gives the same comfort, support and flexibility as its first incarnation, but the shoe has been updated with a soft brushed suede, reminiscent of the Husky’s thick long haired coat. The premium upper sits on top of a bright white midsole and matching hits of light blue and pink on the outsole. Further detailing includes a custom co-branded insoles, two additional sets of laces, husky branded hangtags, as well as a limited edition frosted Perspex shoe box in which the shoes arrive.

The END. x Reebok Ventilator “Husky” will be available in-store from June the 4th and will be arriving online at www.endclothing.co.uk from June the 6th.

 

Asics x AFEW

Asics x AFEW Gel Lyte III ‘Koi Klub’

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Continuing the Gel Lyte III’s 25th anniversary celebrations, Asics link up once again with German sneaker store AFEW to present a refined version of their 1-of-1 handmade edition’s from back in 2012, which went by the same name of “Koi Klub”.

In paying homage to Japanese culture and lifestyle, in which high importance is placed on quality craftsmanship, this is also true celebration of sneaker culture, with every detail of the design through to the application and finish meticulously thought out. The colour way of white, red and black references the iconic Koi fish which has strong ties to Japanese culture and traditions. The shoes upper is constructed from a nappy suede with off white colouring on the mid-foot and red on the perforated toe box and heel, finished with hits of black on the Asics branding. The plush upper sits on top of a crisp white midsole and a ‘Koi Camo’ outsole, while additional details include wooden lace eyelets, brown leather accents and embossed AFEW branding on the heel.

Looking closer at the shoe, you also small touches that really complete the look, with two heel patches on each shoe, one reading “AFEW” and the other “家族” which translates as ‘family’. Finally as a nod to the pairs efforts back in 2012, the sock liners feature pictures from the first Japan Day event while the other shows the process of hand making the original pair.

The Asics x AFEW Gel Lyte III ‘Koi Klub’ launches on Saturday the 30th of May (tomorrow) online at Hanon and in store at END.

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Supreme x Vans Summer 2015 Old Skool Collection

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Continuing their popular collaborative ventures, Supreme and Vans team up once again, this time giving the iconic Old Skool an updated rework for the Summer.

Despite both companies heritage lying in skateboarding, their latest iteration of the timeless Old Skool seems to focus on exploiting the shoes popularity in the lifestyle market, applying a perforated leather to the shoes upper for a premium look, although with the hard wearing leather I’m sure they skate well too. Arriving in four clean colour options, the shoes features additional leather detailing in the iconic sidestripe and tonal laces, all of which sits on top of a crisp white sole unit which is seperated with the classic black piping around the midsole.

The Supreme x Vans Summer 2015 Old Skool collection will be available at Supreme’s London location and online from the Thursday the 28th of May (Tomorrow).

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Footpatrol x Reebok Ventilator ‘Hotstepper’

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Drawing inspiration from the golden era of home fitness videos, Reebok and London’s Footpatrol join forces once again to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the classic Ventilator silhouette.

Entitled ‘Hotstepper’, the 90’s inspired rework sees new material applications referencing the various equipment you would find lying around the gyms and changing rooms of the old school leisure centres, and in particular one aerobic essential – the Step . With that in mind, a bright white terry towel material on the upper meets with porcelain and crystal blue synthetic suede on the overlays, with hits of purple and red on the heel, sole unit and mid foot. Several nice touches have been added including embroidered Reebok branding on the tongue and side panels, and if you look closer you can see more playful details such as the back to front ‘R’ on the lateral side and the reversed Reebok text logo on the medial panel. As with all their previous collaborations, Footpatrol and Reebok’s attention to detail is second to none as the look is completed with two dual branded flippable woven tongue labels replacing the usual tongue tag, inspired by the information labels found on the gym garments, which outline the material specs of the shoes . The textured upper sits on top of a clean white midsole with contrasting retro colour pops on the outsole.

The ‘Hotstepper’ Ventilator arrives with custom Gasmask rubber swing-tags and three sets of rope laces which are a nod to the whistle neck ties used by the swimming pool lifeguards. With the shoe born at the turn of the 90’s, the collaborative rework is a fitting tribute to the classic silhouette, executed to the highest detail and consideration to all aspects of the theme translated into the design.

You can pick up the Footpatrol x Reebok 25th Anniversary Ventilator ‘Hotstepper’ in-store & online at www.footpatrol.co.uk on Saturday 23rd May (tomorrow)  from 8:00AM BST.

 

The Saucony Bermuda Pack

Saucony Originals present the “Bermuda” Pack.

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 Saucony Originals continue to celebrate the fast approaching Summer months as they bring the tropical vibes in the vibrant “Bermuda” pack, inspired by the beaches of the idyllic Atlantic island. 

In a market that is highly competitive and moves quickly in terms of design, it has become hard to really stand out from the pack and challenge the heavy hitters such as Nike and Adidas. Sharing a similar heritage to these running giants, Saucony have managed to maintain their relevance and continue to play a huge part in the retro running resurgence with their clever creative concepts that they use to rework some of their most coveted styles. Drawing inspiration and themes from unique ideas, at times unusual, and turning them into something highly wear-able is where Saucony really thrive. This has been seen in the hugely poplar ‘Burger’ collab with END. last year and more recently the scoops pack for the Summer, and the “Bermuda” pack continues this approach, drawing from a relevant, yet fairly unique idea and using the colour and material inspiration to give two classic silhouettes a weather appropriate refresh.

For those, like me, who haven’t been lucky enough to visit the island of Bermuda yet, it is renowned for its stunning pink sands, bright turquoise waters and unique culture, all of which have been channeled for the material and colour reworks of the signature Shadow 6000 and DXN Trainer. A true icon in marathon running history, the DXN Trainer surfaces for the “Bermuda” pack with a two-tone aqua blue application on the shoes upper, while the coveted Shadow 6000 silhouette features a turquoise base on its form fitting upper with black and purple overlays. Both styles feature perforated suede uppers which sit on top of a contrasting white midsole, with additional details including comfort enhancing padded collars and synthetic tongues.

The Saucony Originals  “Bermuda” Pack will be available at select retailers including Urban Industry and The Chimp Store from the 22nd of May which just so happens to coincide with Bermuda day celebrations!