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Gourmet’s really making it easy to like its brand. Not only has the price of its footwear come down a lot, the designs the Italian-trio are cranking out keep getting more and more impressive with each seasonal drop. Yesterday, Gourmet leaked its Spring 2010 Collection on its site, but this Quindici (which means 15 in Italian) model slipped through the cracks. The one-tone canvas sneaker was one of our favorites, and at $90 it’s a no brainer. Look for the new collection to hit retailers like Commonwealth, DQM, Concepts, UNDFTD and Huf in a few weeks.
Before you get all “I’ve seen these already on the blogs weeks ago” we bet you didn’t know they drop this week. According to Vans, these two-toned Switchback LX’s will be in Vault stores February 10. The sneaker-boot became a sleeper favorite when it debuted last season, and in addition to this colorway look for the all-brown to be released as well.
$120, vault.vans.com
Who said cool gray sneakers were only reserved for Jordan Brand? This month, adidas does it right with these strapped up Adirise. The sneaker started out as a classic basketball shoe, but we’re guessing the cool-guy set is going to be all over these. Like them? Cop ‘em HERE for $80, and look out for red, black and white colorways as well.
For its Spring season Lakai produced a “Lean” collection—a set of sneakers that is intended to appeal to a more grown-up consumer, and that utilizes more quality materials than usual in-line models. Included in the pack is an MJ2 Select as well as a Manchester and Howard Select. The sneakers will hit Lakai retailers around the country in a few weeks, and to see all the make-ups included in the set, hit the jump.
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Man, if only Jimmy Rollins was a skater, or the Phillies beat the Yankees last year, these Phila-inspired Half Cabs would’ve made perfect sense. Even though we wouldn’t think of rocking them at Citi Field, we have to admit the grey/maroon (Vans actually dubbed it Grey/Philly) scheme is pretty dope. Check for these in Vans retailers around the country, right now.
$60, www.vans.com
Before you know it, it’s going to be spring, and sneakers with pop-y colors are going to be all the rage. In a few weeks BAPE will roll out its “SINGLE COLOR” collection, a 3-pack of one-toned sneakers. The red, green and blue color-ways will all be available at Bape Flagship stores, as well as online at Bape’s Web Store. No pricing is available yet, but we’ll update you when we get word. Check the other two colorways after the jump…
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Italian/California-based automotive and motorcycle company Alpinestars is dipping into the footwear market and for the launch they’ve partnered with Fatlace on its “Apex Initiative” project. Besides getting its footwear game together, the Alpinestars will also delve into streetwear, tapping Fiberops alums for help. Sounds promising, get with it before everyone’s on it. Check for these in February at Apexinitiative.com for $179.
If you’re a big fan of the Air Max 97, we’re guessing you’re going to be into this black-on-black colorway that overseas retailer Cali Roots just liberated. The ambiguous material on the upper is actually faux-reptile that’s achieved by adding gloss to suede. Tricky right? Well, whatever works. Cop them now HERE for a hefty price of $242.
Sure Half Cabs and Authentics get the most buzz, but when it comes to actual skating shoes, the Chukka Low is the go-to for the Vans skate team. Taking design cues from the Authentic and the Chukka Boot, Vans added on some vital tech features making it the ultimate skate sneaker. This metallic leather silver colorway is rider Alex Olson’s signature colorway, and is available at Vans skate retailers around the country.
$55, Vans.com
DVS’ has been quiet lately, but moving in silence is how the skate brand has always operated. While its sneakers continue to pop in core skate shops, it’s the Huf models that get the sneakerheads paying attention. This Huf Mid Throwback off of the Original Intent line pairs a black suede upper with a phylon midsole for top-notch cushioning. Perfect for hardcore skaters, or hardcore sneaker wearers. Cop’em now at DVS accounts around the country.
$72, www.dvsshoes.com
Some sneakers just consistently kill it for brands. Think what the Air Force 1 does for Nike, or what the Authentic does for Vans, and you’ll know what we mean when we say the Russell is Clae’s bread and butter. Last season we’ve seen an all gray wool make-up, and for Spring 2010, Clae’s back to getting you past no sneaker rules at your local fist-pump establishment. A gang of new colorups are dropping, but this beige/leather combo is the standout. Get them online now for $110, and wear ‘em when you’re beating the beat up.
Converse will be celebrating the Chinese New Year for the next 12 months by rolling out its Year of the Tiger Collection. This Chuck Taylor, that’s limited to 1,800 pairs and released exclusively in China features tiger striped leather, and premium leather is available now at Converse stores in China. Too crazy? Maybe. Hit up your overseas connects if you need them.
We’ve told you before that the Samba look is going to be big in 2010, but don’t get it confused, these are skate shoes, not soccer shoes. In the past, Dennis Busenitz has been known to channel the adidas’ most popular soccer cleat, the Copa Mundial and judging by this latest pro model, he’s sticking with the futbol aesthetic. If you’re feeling them, cop ‘em now overseas at Cali Roots, or from Cali-based e-shop CCS for $80.
Anthony Van Engelen is six models deep of his signature sneaker, and for his latest pro model, the skater fused Vans’ popular Old Skool and Era silhouettes. Besides skate features like a PU midsole, and BoardFeel construction, there’s also an Ortholite in the footbed that improves cushioning and combats odor. Available in stores now, and online HERE for $55.
Before you true Jordan 1 heads go nuts in the comments, let us school you on these Alpha 1s that drop tomorrow. Not only are they releasing in black/red colorway, they’re the closest thing you’re going to get to a Jordan 1 for a while. Oh, and if you’re a ball player who’s looking for a quality performance sneaker, these have been the on-court shoes for Dwayne Wade, and Ray Allen. Not convinced yet? You’re in the minority. Cop them for $125 tomorrow at Jordan Brand retailers.
