New Balance and Concepts Freedom Trail Collection
Boston based sneaker manufacturer New Balance has teamed up with Massachusetts venerable sneaker shop, Concepts to create The Freedom Trail Collection. The collection will re-introduce the NB 1500 sneaker in special colorways and the first ever 875 boot. The collection is inspired by the celebrated Boston landmark and will drop on Black Friday.
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New Balance 574 Clips Collection
Shoe manufacturers New Balance introduce an innovative idea with their variation of their 574 line, entitled the ‘574 Clips Collection’. Constructed from leftover materials salvaged from New Balance’s factory in Lawrence, Massachusetts, the 574 has been re-engineered, removing unnecessary foams in the tongue and collar to reduce heat and bulk. 574 Clips Collection also launched a unique campaign featured on 574Clips.com, a website where all 480 pairs have each been filmed in seperate short films. Limited to 120 pairs per colour, the shoe comes in four colorways: grey/blue, grey/green, grey/orange and grey/burgundy.
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Pierre Hardy x Kitsune Shoes
Footwear label Pierre Hardy and Kitsune, both fashion institutions in their native France, collaborate once again for a line of shoes and desert boots entitled ‘Series 6′, available in a range of different colours. Fully made from calf skin, the slim-fit shoes were created in Italy and feature a soft suede upper, thin leather soles, and contrasted colour laces. The latest addition to the ‘Series 6′ collection, a dark purple suede shoe with matching purple laces, is available in online retailer Tres Bien.
Lanvin Grey Leather and Canvas Sneakers
A new installment by Lucas Ossendrijver for the Fall 09/10 season in leather and canvas. The monochrome silhouette will come in a grey, blue and camel colorway, which will coordinate with hats, gloves and other accessories in the fall collection. Described by the designer as “a mixture of couture and jogging”, these Lanvin sneakers retail for $665.80 at colette.
Gram 385g Canvas Plimsolls
Basic sneakers are a must during these warm times. Something you can preferably wear without socks is an even bigger plus for maximum comfort. The Gram 385g Canvas Plimsoll model is a good option, especially when pairing it up with shorts. The small mesh eyelets on the outer sides of the sneakers allow your feet to breathe while you take strides down the boardwalk or on those hot city streets. With its thick rubber sole, comfort is present while at the same time allowing you to stay stylish throughout the summer. Available now in yellow and white at Fashionland.
Y.M.C. Suede Sneakers
Founded in 1995 by designers Fraser Moss and Jimmy Collins, British label YMC (an acronym for ‘You Must Create’) have been renowned for their stylish and modern clothing, but can also boast a very impressive footwear lineup for whatever season. One of many highlights in the London-based label’s shoe collection are their workwear-inspired suede sand sneakers. Available in black, light brown, and light grey, these suede kicks all feature a white rubber outsole and toe-cap and white cord laces. You can get a pair online at Swedish shoe store urbana.
Pro-Keds Big Leaguer Low for Left Field
Brooklyn manufactured label Left Field by designers Christian Mccann and Lara Mccann teamed up with Pro Keds to reissue three pairs of the Big Leaguer Low model. The resurrection of these classic silhouettes come in three selections of white, black, and camo pattern. Left Field, which produces vintage style American clothing has been around since 1998 and is available at U.S. stockists such as Fred Segal, Barneys, Shop Union, Steven Alan, and more. Check their website for more information. The Pro-Keds Big Leaguer Low for Left Field are available at Japanese retailer Uncle Sam.
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Lanvin High-Top Canvas Sneakers
Gray canvas and satin equals classic meets chic for these Lanvin sneakers by Lucas Ossendrijver. He’s defined the entire matching collection as couture and jogging mixed together. The high top neck is hipster perfect for wearing your jeans loosely tucked inside. The all white sole and stitching is the perfect complement to the monochrome body. The tailored heel is added for support and comfort while the cross stitched toe is for designed for attraction. All in all, these shoes are beautiful because of the simplistic design. Available now at colette.
Keep x Patta Benten
This special edition Benton shoe is the latest collaboration between Los Angeles based company Keep and Patta. The unisex boat shoes apply earth tones from a palette of brown, tan, grey, blue and orange to give them a warm and natural look. As are all Keep Company products,The Benton is manufactured cruelty free, made with a 100% synthetic leather upper that’s placed on top of an all white molded rubber sole. Launching on July 18th, this limited edition Benton will also come standard with a Keep/Patta canvas tote bag.
Vans Vault Supercorsa
Vans Vault has released a new rendition of the Supercorsa for Fall 2009 season. The updated model of the biking inspired sneakers feature woven uppers, metal eyelets and premium leather on two colorways. The Supercorsa is now available at select Vans Vault retailers.
