If you live in Melbourne or will be visiting that neck of the woods this weekend make sure you head on down to the South Yarra markets because the world's number 1 sneaker magazine Sneaker Freaker is putting on another massive swap meet/flea market. There is guaranteed to be plenty of dope sneakers, vintage apparel, toys, bikes and a whole lot more so make sure you bring your cheque book (Although you should probably bring cash, because I can't guarantee you'll be able to pay for items with cheques). The swap meet is on this Sunday 16 October and starts at 10:00am and runs until 5:00pm so there's plenty of time for you to puruse the wears on offer. This is sure to be a huge event and as Sneaker Freaker themselves put it "Always a massive day out, make sure you don't miss out!" If you went to know more information you can check out the full event flyer after the jump or head on over to the Sneaker Freaker website.
In what can certainly be describes as an ecletic group of artsists footwear brand "Converse" has brought together indie pop duo Matt & Kim, rapper Soulja Boy and wild man Andrew W.K. for another round of their "Three Artists, One Song" series. Together the four artists came up with the track "I'm a Goner" which is interesting to say the least. The track is available for download for the low, low price of nothing over on the Converse website. While you're over there you can also check out a behind the scenes video of the recording of I'm a Goner. The I'm a Goner video clip is set to premiere Sunday August 21 on MTV2, so keep an eye out for that. Stream I'm a Goner below or head over to the Converse website for all the aforementioned goodies.
If you were watching this years NBA Slam Dunk contest then you probably would've seen a rookie by the name of Blake Griffin fly over a car (strategically placed underneath the ring) and throw down a huge slam to win the contest. Well it was no strange realisation that Blake's shoes, a fire red pair of "10 Point Oh!" Hyperdunks helped him achieve this astonishing feat. Now you too can replicate such dunks on the court with the release of the Nike Hyperdunk 2011 Blake Griffin. This incarnation comes in a retina burning orange colour-way, has custom BG32 insignia and features a glow in the dark heel and outsole for when you're balling after dark. At least if you can't replicate the athletic feats of Blake Griffin on the court you'll be remembered for your neck snapping shoes. Check out the full image gallery for the Nike Hyperdunk 2011 Blake Griffin after the jump.
Nike gives us a sneak peak of the new and improved Hyperdunk for the 2011 season with the release of some juicy promo images. The Zoom Hyperdunk is built for speed and responsiveness incorporating a "Flywire" upper, "3D glass reinforced composite midfoot shank" to give greater stability and as the name suggests a "Zoom" insole for extra cushioning in the heel and forefoot. The Zoom Hyperdunk will come in a range of mouthwatering colour-ways including Treasure Blue, Volt and Pinkfire. These bad boys are sure to be a staple for the upcoming NBA season, collective bargaining agreement willing. The Nike Zoom Hyperdunk 2011 range is set to drop sometime within the next month so stay tuned for an official release date. Check out the full range of 2011 Nike Zoom Hyperdunks after the jump.
Nike brings us another red hot incarnation of it's Sky Force '88 sneaker with the release of the "Sky Force 88 Vintage Suede Pack". As the name suggests the sneakers are covered in luxurious suede and come in a range of bright colours including red, black and grey. Nike has also given the soles, a yellow, worn look for that extra vintage feel, so these bad boys are ready to rock straight out the box. A retro classic given a nu-skool feel if that makes sense. Check out the full image gallery of the Nike Sky Force '88 Vintage Suede Pack after the jump.
Illustrator Matt Stevens is putting together this really awesome book project called "MAX 100" featuring the iconic Nike Air Max 90 sneaker. The idea for the book started after Stevens decied to create a sketch of what he believed was the perfect pair of Nike Air Max sneakers. Not satisfied with the one interpretation of the sneaker the idea snowballed until Stevens had sketched over 60 versions of the Air Max. Now Stevens is hoping to turn his sketches into an art book which will feature 100 of his custom Air Max sketches. In order to produce and print the book Stevens need some funding and has teamed up with Kickstarter (a funding platform for artists, designers, filmmakers, musicians, journalists and inventors) to raise the required funds. People can buy pledges at different levels and in return will receive MAX100 products determined by their pledge amont which range from copies of the book and canvas prints right up to a live speaking engagement from Matt himself. So if you want to help this project see the light of day head over to the Kickstarter.com website where you can make a pledge of your own. Check out the project promo video and full image gallery after the jump.
Have you ever wondered what the office of the CEO of one of the biggest footwear and apparel brands in the world is like? Well wonder no more because as part of Whitewall Magazine's 2011 Summer Design Issue they take you inside Nike CEO Mark Parker's elaborate office space. Just quietly this is one of the coolest office's I've ever seen with a collection of awesome art and countless dope pairs of sneakers (Look out for the Back to the Future "Marty McFly" prototype sneakers). Check out the full image gallery after the jump or go to the Whitewall Magazine website to purchase the 2011 Summer Design issue and peep the full interview with Mark Parker.
Nike Sportswear has just released the latest incarnation of their classic Blazer sneaker, the Nike Blazer Mid AB. The Blazer AB maintains a high-top cut while interestingly incorporating a full-length zipper along the instep. Nike has gone all out with its choice of materials for the sneaker, using suede or full leather on the upper along with a prominent white rubber sole and cotton laces. The Blazer Mid AB will come in three different colour-ways, white leather, blue suede and green suede. If you want to grab yourself a pair or two the sneakers are available now from your nearest Nike Sportswear store. Full image gallery after the jump.
Adidas have been actively promoting their AdiZero Crazy Light shoe of late, claiming it to be the lightest basketball sneaker ever made with a weight of 9.8oz (278g). Adidas say that they have been able to achieve this weight through the use of their patented "Sprint Web" technology, a nylon textile mesh and lightweight asymmetrical "Sprintframe" that wraps around the shoe to provide support. To really hammer home the point they have released a series of "The Other Guys" ads which specifically target some of their main competitor, Nike's signature shoes. It's a pretty interesting concept and even though I haven't really liked many balling shoes that Adidas have released in the past they've recently been putting out some alright kicks and I'd love to try on a pair of these Crazy Lights to see how much support is sacrificed to make them this light. The Adidas AdiZero Crazy Light will be available from June 3, will come in 4 colour-ways and will retail for a price of $US130. You'd think for all of the material that they've shaved off to make it so light they could have shaved a bit more money off the price. Check out the four rounds of videos, the Crazy Light x Derrick Rose commercial and image gallery after the jump.
UK sneaker and apparel store Foot Patrol has just released it's latest lookbook for the 2011 Spring/Summer. The lookbook showcases a range of clothing and footwear from the various brands that the store stocks. Check out the full loookbook after the jump.
Nike is going all vintage with the release of their latest "Oregon Waffle Pack". The Waffle Pack brings back the iconic Nike waffle sole coupled with vintage nylon and suede uppers. The sneakers will be available in three different colour-ways, University Blue, Sport Red and Pine Green. If they tickle your fancy you better be hurry as they are a quickstrike release and can only be bought through selected Nike retailers or the Shoelosophy online store. Check out the full image gallery after the jump.
I wasn't even aware that Adidas did skate specific shoes but lo and behold, they do. They have taken some classic models and applied their technical genius in order to make these kicks stand up to the stresses of skateboarding. I won't bore you with the technical jargon that make these sneakers strong and comfortable for boarding like the vulcanized outsoles and customed PU molded sock liners but I'm sure everyone can see that a lot of thought has gone into these bad boys. Not only are they built to withstand some intense skating they also look pretty damn good too with their bright colour-ways and classic styles, you don't have to be a skater to rock a pair. Head over to the Adidas Skateboarding website to find your nearest retailer if you want to grab a pair or two. Full photo gallery and list of models after the jump.
Yes it's another PRO-Keds post but how could I resist when they're putting out so many quality sneakers. This time we have the PRO-Keds Royal "Linen Pack" which is part of their Summer 2011 range. This Linen Pack incarnation of the Royal sneaker has a special contrasting white rubber outsole, white leather laces and black and white check pattern on the inner lining. The upper of the sneaker is where all the business takes place with contrasting white stitching and stripe detailing on the side. This sneaker has classic styling that will suit any outfit and any occasion, the perfect multi-purpose sneaker really. You can cop the Royal Linen Pack in a choice of black, navy, natural and light brown colour-ways, so there is plenty of variety. If the Royal Linen Pack tickles your fancy you can grab a pair through now over at PRO-Keds. Check out the full image gallery after the jump.
Nike returns with another incarnation of their Royal Mid sneaker. This time they've given it the mesh treatment which I think looks the really cool. The "Nike Sportswear Air Royal Mid Mesh VT" (try saying that 5 time fast) has a completely seamless upper giving it that streamlined look, a cool 'clear' outsole and comes in two colour-ways, red and black. The Royal has that classic narrow profile and easily be worn dressed up or down. The Air Royal Mesh is scheduled to drop later this month so head to your nearest Nike Sportswear store and grab yourself a pair... or 10. Check out the full image gallery after the jump.
PRO-Keds are back with their Spring 2011 collection of sneakers. The collection sees the brand combining old school with the new school bringing back the classic "Royal" from 1949, along with the 69er in both high-top and low-top cuts. Keds leave no stone unturned with their materials using high quality leather, marbled leather, ripstop nylon, waxed canvas and washed twill in the collection. Keds are a classic brand but haven't always garnered a lot of attention or been readily available in Australia. I've always had a soft spot for PRO-Keds> but never owned a pair but their timeless styles and quality materials mean you can't really go wrong, no matter what model you choose. Prices range from $45-$100USD so they are very affordable and you can grab a pair over at the PRO-Keds website or any PRO-Keds stockist (check the website to find your nearest one). Check out the promotional video "The Footprint" along with the lookbook gallery after the jump.
So as promised here is the feature on the "New Balance x HAL 577 Day & Night" sneakers. The sneakers are a collaboration between New Balance and Australian boutique sneaker store Highs & Lows. The collaboration consists of two versions of the classic New Balance 577 sneaker, as the name implies a "Day" version and the "Night" version. The Day version is a "bright sunny suede pair for daylight duty" while the Night version is a "more rugged version designed to come out under the cover of darkness". The New Balance x HAL sneakers are set to be released on Saturday 14th May. Pricing information, stockists and image gallery after the jump.
Ta-ku may not be a name that is instantly familiar to a lot of you out there reading my blog. However the Perth based beatmaker has been making moves in the Australian hip-hop scene lately, producing tracks for the likes of Illy and Pegz. Now Ta-ku has released the "Day & Night (EP)" to commemorate the release of the "Day & Night 577" which is a collaboration sneaker between New Balance and Highs & Lows. As the name suggests the EP consists of 7 day and 7 night tracks with each of the beat reflecting the feel of either the AM or the PM. Don't be fooled into thinking that you won't like this album because of the fact that it's an instrumental album and you don't normally listen to this type of music. The "Day & Night EP" is seriously dope, no matter what kind of music you listen to. (That's not to say that I wouldn't like to see what an MC could do with these awesome instrumentals as a base) Check out the stream/download of one of my favourite tracks off of the EP "Ladies Night" below with track-list, artwork, download links and promotional film after the jump.
Ok, so I'm going to file this post under fashion even though it's mainly to do with food it still relates to sneakers. Anyway now that the formalities are out the way, a couple of weeks ago Sneaker Freaker Germany celebrated the launch of it's second issue by throwing a big shindig at The Good Will Out in Cologne. However this is not the greatest thing about the night, in celebration of the launch the Beef Brothers created an Air Max 90 steak tartare sculpture. The edible sculpture was made using six kilograms of savory meat and assorted toppings including cheese, olives, onions. I must say this looks quite amazing so check out the video and image gallery after the jump which shows you the making of the Nike Air Mett (mett = meat in German) and also see how the mett went down.
There's no question that over the course of Seinfeld's 9 year run, Jerry rocked some of the best sneakers around. Now Complex magazine's footwear guru, Gary Warnett has documented some of Jerry's best sneakers from the show and created the "Complete Guide to Seinfeld's Sneakers". See two of my favourite things in the world combined (Seinfeld and sneakers) and check out the first 10 from the guide after the jump.
Nike has been dropping retro's and re-releases of some of it's more popular, older running styles with ever increasing frequency over the past few years. However they really pulled one from left field when they announced the re-release of the 1992 vintage of their Air Pegasus model. Read more about this classic runner and check out the delicious picture spread and full release information after the jump.
