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Preview Jim Rickey’s Spring ‘09 Line

Bradley — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 20:34:50 +0000

The current surge of brands from Norway and Sweden is making Scandinavia a leader in the “buy this for next year” category. And between the clothes, massages, and models on every corner, you might want to consider getting yourself out there while they still have sunlight.

One company that’s definitely worth checking out is Jim Rickey, a hard-to-find footwear brand that’s currently available exclusively at Oak NYC. See their current shoes on JR’s website, or hit the jump to see what they’ve got on deck for their fuller US launch next year.

New Balance’s Spring 2009 Line Hits WSA

Bradley — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 20:10:29 +0000

New Balance footwear is showing at WSA in Las Vegas today, and the upcoming sneakers are a standout amongst an otherwise stagnant tradeshow. For 2009, the brand’s top-tier product focuses on tech-forward hits, including a Gore Tex MT580 pack, a 998 Zip Runner hybrid from Japan, a collection of premium Italian leather 991s with metallic cues from the European crew, and a Space Odessy 2001-inspired 996 from the Americas.

The first quarter of 2009 will also see the last installment of the NB 1300, so if you’re into that silhouette, make a note and plan on copping. Hit the jump for more photos of the product that will hit shelves in February 2009.

998 Zip Runner hybrid:

Italian leather 991:

Space Odessy-inspired 996:

MT580 Gore-Tex pack:

NB1300:

Teaser: Vans x Taka Hayashi

Bradley — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 19:51:45 +0000

It might be a hundred degrees outside, but we’re already working on the fall issue of the magazine. Although we can’t show you the whole kit, we wanted to put you up on a pack that Taka Hayashi is doing for Vans come October. Check another never-before-seen make-up after the jump.