Cleveland Browns x Nike? No, actually Hiroshi Fujiwara x Nike. The man known for his understated designs on sneakers took over an under-the-radar silo in the Match Classic, and hooked up it up premium suede, and this Eric Manginifriendly colorway. The sneakers already hit CaliRoots, but those in the state should check 21 Mercer to cop. Oh, and keep them away from Mangina, please.
Jordan has the Spiz’ike Boot, Converse has the Chuck Taylor boot. And we can’t front, the face lift on the 1971 silhouette came out pretty good. Although this brown colorway is our favorite, Converse cranked out a whole collection with multiple color options. To browse them all, and take your pick, click HERE.
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Not every cool sneaker has to follow the [insert brand name here] x [insert artist, store, etc. here] formula. Want proof? Check out these black Air Max 90s that hit Nike Sportswear retailers. By now you’re familiar with the sneaker that premiered over a decade ago, but now that it’s back in black, it’s time to get excited again, especially because you won’t have to wait in line to buy them. Throw some black laces in ‘em and they’ll look even better. Scoop them now HERE for $95.
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The only thing we like more than one-toned Half Cabs, is three-toned Half Cabs. These regular in-line models throw the Heather Gray colorway into the mix, without disrupting the always popular black/red scheme.Perfect. You won’t have to search hard for these, check your local Vans shop to cop for $65.
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The Terminator is going to get a lot of burn this season, and leading off the drops is this brown/black/red quickstrike. Not only is this colorway fall-friendly, but the premium leather on the uppers won’t break down anytime soon. The sneakers hit CaliRoots already, but domestic heads should check in with Nike Sportswear retailers around the country.
Looking to come up on some sneakers for free? We got you. Supra and Sony hooked up on a special pair of Vaiders that were inspired by the forthcoming movie ‘ARMORED’ that hits theaters on December 4th. Using a color scheme inspired by the movie and a super-durable (get it armored?) upper, Supra delivered on the design. The sneakers won’t be sold in stores, but enter this sweepstakes to get a shot at free pair. You’re welcome.
Want to know how to keep a silhouette that first debuted in 1979 relevant? Put them out every season in sick colorways. Although no one wears the Top Ten as a basketball sneaker anymore, expect these blue suede shoes to get a lot of wear on people who like to look cool. Nothing beats retro sneakers done right, and at $57 a pop these are a can’t miss. Get them now HERE.
A couple months ago, we laid out our Top 50 (NON-SB) Nike Dunks of all time, and judging by all the great comments we got, we’re sure you remember the feature quite well. Now we’re back to go through the Top 50 Air Force 1s of all time, but we called on the undisputed AF1 King, DJ Clark Kent to give us his master list. The legendary Producer/DJ/Sneaker Head came up with a list chock-full of holy grails, and special make-ups that only a few people have in the world. Yeah, he’s serious. Check out the countdown to see which styles made Clark’s favorite fifty…
Last April, Supreme took on a Nike SB Bruin and helped introduced the low-profile sneaker to those who were strictly Dunk fanatics. Sure these Charcoal Grey make-ups don’t have the “x” factor but they’re a perfect addition to your fall rotation. Oh and the best part? You won’t have to wait in a long line for them. Cop them HERE now for $69.
If you’re a die-hard Vans fan, but are looking to expand into silhouettes past the Half Cab and Era’s, check out this Switchback CA style. Photos leaked of the half-boot half-sneaker this summer, but they’re just starting to go on sale now at select retailers. Besides looking awesome, the 4” sneaker features premium leather and a vulcanized sole, so you won’t have to worry about them falling apart, even in the middle of winter. Scoop them up at top-tier Vans outlets now for $85.
