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Vans Holiday 2014 Mountain Edition

Posted on December 5, 2014December 17, 2014 by bythelevel

Having surfaced back in Fall with a small 6-piece assortment, the Vans Mountain Edition range continues to grow in it’s latest collection for Holiday 2014.

The MTE (Mountain Edition) range arrives with a carefully constructed selection of footwear pieces, with each shoes considered design made to battle the elements from the sole to the tongue. The Holiday collection adds new styles from the Vans California and Vans Surf categories, as well as Winterised reworks and colour treatments of Vans Classics silhouettes in the Era MTE and Sk8-Hi MTE, as well as introducing the Old Skool MTE.

The re-engineered Vans Classic’s arrive in a pig suede, leather and wool get up, decorated in earthy tones including browns, greens, greys and black. Meanwhile the Vans California Collection gets an outdoor ‘hiking boot’ inspired rework, with the Mid Skool MTE CA utilising supple leather and nubuck, with hiking laces and metal eyelets for a robust finish. The Old Skool MTE CA gives another sophisticated rework to a classic low-top silhouette showcasing leather mudguards, waxed canvas panelling and of course the iconic side stripe.

Taking the laid back coastal vibes and mixing them with Vans rich design heritage, the Vans Surf range completes the collection with weather-treated forms of the Aldrich MTE, Fairhaven MTE and Mid Slip MTE. Constructed from a water-repellent suede, the shoes are also lined with fleece for warmth and comfort.

Amongst all of Vans collections and ventures, the Mountain Edition range is a significant edition to the brands vast portfolio. Their ability to apply the amount of tech and innovative materials involved, further solidifies the brands place at the top of the action sport footwear game. From new sole units for maximum grip to liquid repellent scotch guard applied to advance designs, the shoes make for the complete winter shoe while maintaining their iconic aesthetics.

The Vans Mountain Edition range is available now at www.vans.eu and select retailers.

Gourmet Holiday 2014 Collection

Posted on December 2, 2014December 17, 2014 by bythelevel

Footwear aficionados Gourmet offer up their new seasonal collection for Holiday 2014, featuring a bevy of updated silhouettes.

Those that are familiar with the brand will know that, along with a focus on fit and comfort, Gourmet’s approach is dedicated to harnessing the best performance fabrics to ensure a functional, robust finish to the shoe. They continue this ethos throughout their Holiday collection, applying premium fabrications to some of their classic silhouettes and recently introduced shapes.

The 35 Lite x ANON Lx is the stand out shape from the collection, presented in a black Stingray leather and mesh mix on the upper, finished with 3M trims. The 35 Lite is the subject of other premium reworks within the collection, with a floral printed leather treatment which once again features 3M detailing and an alpaca nubuck and mesh combination with ripstop panelling to tackle more extreme conditions.

Following its recent release, the hiking inspired Corridore returns in two seasonal colour ways of black/camel and black/cyan, applied to the shoes ballistic nylon and action leather upper, that sits on a moulded eva foam sole unit. Gourmet team up with Black Scale for the latest iterations of the Quadici, with hits of white, blue and black on one style, as well as a blacked out version of the full grain leather upper on the other. Additional features include a speckled midsole and waterproof lining.

The Gourmet Holiday 2014 collection is available now at Foot Patrol.

5Pointz – Winter Treads Lookbook

Posted on December 1, 2014March 10, 2016 by bythelevel

We have teamed up with our friends at 5Pointz once again to showcase some of their key Winter footwear styles.

Consisting of brands such as Nike, Asics, Adidas, Puma and Reebok, the shoes were shot against the chalky, snow-like backdrop of Birling Gap to give it a seasonal feel. We aimed to highlight each style’s functional features and test them against the elements, from PUMA’s Gore-Tex water proof lining to the Nike Air Max 1 Duckboot’s heavy duty outsole.

Enjoy the Winter inspired lookbook and be sure to head over to 5Pointz now to shop their full footwear range.

Imagery: Lily Brown

Words & Art Direction: Kieran Sills

Penfield x Saucony Originals “60/40″ Pack

Posted on November 29, 2014December 17, 2014 by bythelevel

Rounding off a great year for both brands, Boston based heavyweights Penfield and Saucony join forces to present the seasonal “60/40″ pack.

With each brand sharing a similar backstory, it was only a matter of time before this collaboration came about. The release utilizes Penfield’s expertise in robust outerwear design and Saucony’s heritage in authentic running footwear, combining both brands aesthetic to produce a shoe that is ready to tackle the rigours of both the street and trail.

The classic Shadow Original, with its simplistic design and performance features, provided the base for the collaboration and despite not overworking the silhouette, there have definitely been some considerable technical upgrades for the season.

The name “60/40″ comes from Penfield’s iconic Teflon coated 60/40 Cotton-Nylon material that has been used by the brand since it started back in 1975. The water-repellent fabric is applied to the shoes upper, while suede overlays give a durable finish. The latest iteration of the Shadow Original features a padded collar and tongue for a comfortable fit and protection for the foot, while the polyurethane midsole gives support and durability, working with Saucony’s heel cushioning system for added comfort upon impact.

Hiking references can be found throughout the design, with a hiking boot lace loop, rope style laces and mesh netting on the heel. Each shoe features dual branding on the insole and Penfields classic logo stitched to the tongue. The pack was designed to align with the aesthetic of Penfield’s current offerings, applying earthy tones such as tan, olive and a deep obsidian to the uppers, sitting on top of a pure white midsole and black outsole.

The Penfield X Saucony “60/40″ Pack is now available in stores across the country and will be available to purchase online at the following stores from Tuesday the 2nd of December;

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Nike Air Max 90 – Escape QS

Posted on November 26, 2014December 17, 2014 by bythelevel

As part of Nike Sportswear’s ‘Escape’ collection, the popular Air Max 90 gets an Autumnal rework for the Holiday season.

Amongst a bevy of winterised releases from Nike this season, the ‘Escape’ capsule collection maintains the shoes original designs whilst applying premium materials for a robust finish. The “Escape” collection was debuted back in 1988, and its latest iteration channels heritage styles, again taking inspiration from festive celebrations, the sharing of gifts and home cooked food and drink, while updating them for 2014.

The shoe’s design utilizes rich, oil-finished leather on the upper and winterised upgrades are applied to the classic Air Max 90 sole unit with an extra grippy outsole to combat wet and icy conditions. Brown, orange and a light bone colour mix, reminiscent of the Autumn leaves, grace the upper with pops of red and black on the heel and iconic swoosh branding.

The Nike AIr Max 90 ‘Escape’ QS is available now at Peggs and Son

Photography: Jack Stocker

ASICS Special Edition Christmas Pack – UK release.

Posted on November 19, 2014December 17, 2014 by bythelevel

With Christmas just around the corner, Japanese footwear specialists Asics get nice and festive with their special edition Christmas Pack.

Keeping in with last years Holiday release, Asics are making it a bit of a tradition as they apply similar colour treatments to two Gel Saga silhouettes and the ever popular Gel Lyte III shape.

The first Gel Saga takes cues from Santa himself with a predominantly red upper broken up with a beige toe box and black branding on the stripes to represent St.Nick’s belt. The second Saga features a rich green on the upper, with tonal laces and a charcoal grey colour block at the front of the shoe, while the red branding completes the Christmas Tree feel.

Rounding off the pack is the snowman-inspired Gel Lyte III, with frosty greys gracing the upper and contrasting ‘carrot’ colour laces and a snow flake splattered sock liner. Each shoe is constructed from a synthetic nubuck and PU leather, featuring an icy white sole that is packed with Asics comfort enhancing Gel Technology.

We’ve been eagerly anticipating Asics festive efforts this year and they definitely haven’t disappointed. Having sensibly avoided the garish Christmas jumper look, the pack features a trio of highly wearable, festive kicks. The use of colour and the application of the popular toe box colour block has been executed to great effect, and if anything enhanced the already popular silhouettes.

The Asics Christmas Pack will be available from the 22nd of November at the following store;

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PUMA R698 ‘Snow Splatter’ Pack

Posted on November 18, 2014December 17, 2014 by bythelevel

Following the release of the XT2+ Snow Splatter pack back in September, PUMA return with more wintery vibes as they apply the unique snow inspired design to their R698 silhouette.

The classic runner has been subject to numerous colour reworks, as well as being the focus of several collaborations thanks to it’s popular low profile design. Its comfort enhancing Trinomic technology and distinctive aesthetic has seen the shoe move from the track to the streets and become a favourite with sneaker fans worldwide. This season, the R698 gets a winter release under PUMA’s Cream programme. PUMA apply nylon to the upper with nubuck overlays and a heavy tumbled leather for a premium yet robust finish. The three ‘icy’ colour ways reference the colder winter months, arriving in black and white with distinctive speckled heel and toe detailing.

The PUMA R698 ‘Snow Splatter’ Pack will be available from the 22nd of November at the following stores;

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