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[NEWSFLASH] HOLD MY TRAINER!

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +1100

Need a new storage idea for that holy grail? Check out Hold My Trainers display hands from UK designer Jo Cope. A simplistic yet quirky idea, Hold My Trainers can be mounted up on any wall to create the look and feel of a sneaker store, right in the heart of your own home. With the festive season upon us, make sure these finger lickin' frames are on your wish list! Cop yours here

[NEW RELEASE] SUPRA SKYTOP 2

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +1100

Supra have accidentally let the cat out of the bag as these two images 'leaked' from the Colette blog featuring the new Skytop 2. With a rather fetching infrared-esque colourway, this thing looks hotter than Megan Fox in a hot tub with your name on it. There's been intense speculation as to how Supra would play the revised version of their classic hightop, and now the answer has been revealed. Instead of a radically massive alteration, we get a slightly fancier level of panelling and what appears to be a tongue that is higher than Joe Cocker. Once again, at least to our eyes, Supra have it just right. Watch for more colours soon enough.

[NEW RELEASE] NIKE AIR FORCE 1 LOW PREMIUM (DJ CLARK KENT)

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +1100

After Eddie Cruz laid on the West Coast glitz with his Lakers AF1, Air Force aficionado DJ Clark Kent returns fire with his own super smooth release repping the East. The luxurious upper of ostrich skin, deep dark suede and rich full grain mahogany leather sits atop an 0.44 Sticky Rubber outsole for added Winter traction. The insole features a formidable looking football dressed in NY orange and blue. As with much of Nike's East vs West Rivalry Pack these are only available at selected outlets such as Stockholm's Caliroots.

[NEWSFLASH] HELLZ BELLZ X MISS WAX JEWELLERY

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +1100

Hellz Bellz team up with jewellery maker Miss Wax to create a limited edition capsule collection showcasing Lanie's love of ghetto thug. Teaming up together to design two pieces that reflect the HB name without compromising style, Miss Wax has produced a banging 'Broken Bottles' knuckleduster along with fiberglass polished plastic logo earrings (nicknamed Clashin'), both of which will go on sale Saturday November 21st. If you're in New York at the time, make sure you mark the launch party in your calender, as not only will you have the chance to cop pieces from the collection, you can also be treated to a plethora of beauty services along with much more. For full details, hit up our mates at Rawthentix and book your flight now!

[NEWSFLASH] JASON MARKK ADIDAS CLEANING KIT

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +1100

Jason Markk of the Premium Sneaker Solution fame has produced a special collectible sneaker cleaning kit for keeping your three stripes fresh as a daisy. Released as part of adidas' Five-Two 3 project, the pack features a specially branded bottle of Markk's eponymous cleaning elixir plus matching accessories all tucked inside a blue Originals box. Thanks to Freshness and Urbanlook of the news.

[NEW RELEASE] SEAVEES PREVIEW

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +1100

With influences stretching from the creative vibes of Brian Wilson to dissertations on Desert Modernism, SeaVees is a footwear brand inspired by casual Californian style circa the 1960s. Utilizing premium canvas, suede and rawhide leather, and incorporating a patented SeaVulc Natural Rubber manufacturing process for sneaker-like comfort, these laidback classics are destined to go the extra mile. Head on over to the SeaVees website for check out the entire range.

[NEW RELEASE] NIKE TRAINER 1 MID (MAC KNOWS)

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +1100

Know-it-all superbrat John McEnroe is in line to receive his very own ‘Mac Knows’ Trainer 1 Mid. The shoe’s black, grey and chlorophyll upper features an embroidered silhouette below the ankle capturing McEnroe in mid-celebrations (or possibly mid dummy-spit). It’s a fitting tie-in given McEnroe’s appearance in the legendary Bo Knows campaigns for the original Air Trainer series and the fact he wore them famously as a player! Look out for limited number of these to start arriving in the coming week. News via Footlocker.

[NEW RELEASE] NIKE AIR ZOOM TIEMPO

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +1100

Writer and designer Henrik Kuerschner aka Artoo has previewed an upcoming Air Zoom Tiempo that Nike Sportswear commissioned him to create as part of a forthcoming LIVESTRONG collaboration. The shoe features multicoloured stitching tracking across a pure white upper which represents the tyre trails left by riders as they plough through snowy ground apparently. The Artoo Air Zoom Tiempo will be released in Berlin and Nike Sportswear's 21 Mercer St store this Fall. News and images via the Artoo blog. Peep the other shoes in the line up here!

After the launch of the 5th shoe, Air Zoom Tiempo Austin Texas at the end of Oct., the Air Zoom Tiempo Pack comes to the finale by introducing another three cities: Berlin, Paris and San Francisco.
The pack was developed for the Nike Sportswear LIVESTRONG Collection in conjunction with eight riders: Kyle Demers from New York City, Jupiter Desphy from Los Angeles, Superted from London, Takaharu "Hal" Okada from Tokyo, Yorgo Tloupas representing Paris, Berlin's Henrik Kuerschner, Massan from San Francisco, and Lance Armstrong representing his hometown of Austin. Each color represents a different rider and their respective city. For the upcoming three, the design of Paris takes on subtlety with reflective black on black while the Berlin design adds some detailed colored stitches on white. The San Francisco version goes with dark cinder highlighted by stitches and Swoosh in orange.
The Air Zoom Tiempos along with the re-introduction of Austin Texas will be available at select Nike Sportswear retailers on Nov. 7th, 2009. For more information regarding Nike Sportswear, please visit www.nikesportswear.com.
About Nike Sportswear Nike Sportswear is a product line rooted in the company's passion for sport while at the same time remixing and improving iconic designs with new technologies. With almost four decades of sport history at its foundation, Nike Sportswear seeks to channel the genuine rebel spirit of Nike's roots by crafting product that challenges the expected, asking designers to push athletic innovation to its extreme, remixing iconic designs with new technologies and making the best product for today's needs. Nike Sportswear launched on 8.8.08 with eight iconic Nike products celebrating the legacy of Nike design. It includes: Air Force 1, Windrunner, AW 77 Hoodie, Nike Dunk, Air Max 90, Eugene Track Jacket, Cortez and Nike Sportswear Tee. For more information, visit www.nikesportswear.com.

About NIKE Inc. NIKE, Inc. based near Beaverton, Oregon, is the world's leading designer, marketer and distributor of authentic athletic footwear, apparel, equipment and accessories for a wide variety of sports and fitness activities. Wholly-owned Nike subsidiaries include Cole Haan, which designs, markets and distributes luxury shoes, handbags, accessories and coats; Converse Inc., which designs, markets and distributes athletic footwear, apparel and accessories; Hurley International LLC, which designs, markets and distributes action sports and youth lifestyle footwear, apparel and accessories; and Umbro Ltd., a leading United Kingdom-based global football (soccer) brand. For more information, visit www.nikebiz.com.

[NEW RELEASE] VANS MOUNTAIN EDITION HI (KNOLL TEXTILES)

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +1100

Vans is teaming up with innovative textile and upholstery design firm Knoll for an interesting Mountain Edition Hi pack that’s due for release over March/April next year. The upper is constructed from a shimmering waxy material that feels a bit like a vinyl record. At this stage it's looking like these will be limited to Vans Vault outlets. Thanks to Hypebeast for the news.

[NEWSFLASH] GET OUT OF THE GARAGE MUSIC COMP

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +1100

Converse and Journeys have teamed up to bring you the second annual 'Get Out of the Garage' music contest - a contest for up-and-coming bands that does just what it says. For this year’s Get Out of the Garage contest, two Grand Prize winners will win the prize of a free trip to perform with last year's winners Flying Machines in Austin, TX at one of the largest music festivals in the United States. There are two rounds of judging. In the first round, fans will have the opportunity to vote online for the top 10 finalists in two categories - Rock and Urban. In round two, Converse and Journeys will choose the top five from each category and announce one grand prize winner from each genre. The remaining eight finalists will receive a pair of Converse shoes, a gift certificate from Converse, and a gift certificate from Guitar Center. The contest starts NOW, simply upload your song and register at www.getoutofthegaragemusiccontest.com.

The top 10 finalists will be notified at the end of November
November 22, 2009 - Deadline to submit songs
November 24, 2009 - Online voting ends
November 28, 2009 - Top 10 finalists announced
December 31, 2009 - 2 Grand prize winners announced

[NEW RELEASE] ADIDAS PLANTS PACK (KAZUKI X AZUMA)