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September 8, 2010
Mighty Healthy x Etnies + Boots

New York brand Mighty healthy works with skate shoe veterans Etnies to achieve a boot pack that not only suits the cold New York climates, but also works with both; A nice pair of slacks or a pair of denim. The high top “Califas” and the low top “Guild” are two similar boot styles with different personalities. The Fraternal twins of the boot game can work with plenty of different fits making them a must cop for someone looking for something a bit different. If you are looking for a slightly more sophisticated look, put those Jordan’s in the closet for the winter and pick up the the latest Mighty Healthy x Etnies + pack. Trust us, It will be a good look.

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July 8, 2010
The Future of Sneakers?

Feast your eyes on the future of the sneaker game. Cybernetic kicks that mechanically assist you in running faster, and jumping higher. Slip them on and automatically get yourself a spot in the next AND1 mixtape under your newly found nickname, “Robocop”. Breaking ankles and filling jails, but before we get to that point we have to start at step one. I give you: Power Laces! A prototype project and real life homage to Back To The Future that assist in keeping your shoes firmly secured with nothing more than the touch of a button. Say good bye to bunny ears. Video after this.

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June 29, 2010
Complex 25 Best Sneakers of 2010 

Half way through the year of 2010 Complex magazine compiles a list of the top 25 sneakers that have been released thus far. With plenty of flame awaiting us for later in the year-there are some good kicks to pick from, but some choices have us thinking nothing more than, WTF COMPLEX?! Being the blogging juggernauts they are we show our respects and bring the list to you Click Here to check it out. Are there any sneakers you would have liked to make the list?

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June 14, 2010
Converse: Functionality & Style

Converse, the longest running and most iconic American shoe company raises the bar and reveals some promising releases for this coming year. Mixing functionality and style flawlessly Converse has designed and gave us a sneak peek at both, the new Star Player EVO and SICKS line of sneakers. More after the jump…


Releasing two new styles of sneakers containing foot-breathing meshes to keep your feet fresh, Converse ball technology to give you that extra bounce and support, and some nice modern design details & Colorways to keep the shoe hot and on the tips of sneaker heads tongues until their release at the Nike World Basketball Festival in August. Could the iconic Chuck Taylor have some stiff competition for converse go-to-shoe this year?

“Launching in two color ways including white/red/blue and black/gold both shoes incorporate a design popularized by Julius Irving back in the 70’s with their minds set on the future. The high top lace up features a leather toe, lace plate tongue, [meshed out upper panels] and ankle with a reinforced heel and very cushioned sole. These are definitely built to perform.” Via Nicekicks

“The upper of the shoe is all leather and shares the color duties between red and black. The midsole is a crispy white while the outsole sports a nice looking translucent rubber. The toe is capped with a black rubber piece while the laces are red/white. Tech wise, the shoe features the Converse Balls technology within the sole.” (via Kicks On Fire)

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April 14, 2010
STPL x Airwalk 2010 Spring

Last year STPL collaborated with Airwalk to revamp the once dying shoe brand and man, Staple did a hell-of-a-job breathing new life to the brand us 80’s babies new, and loved. Staple brought design and quality the brand had not seen for some time, and brought a great looking shoe for less than 50$! Now watch them do it again for Spring 2010! Flicks after the leap…

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April 5, 2010
Vans x Crooks Chukka Available Now

Getting a peak at the Vans x CROOKS Chukka Pro collab back in February got the streetwear world and hypekids buzzing—Well the wait is finally over as Proper get’s us the hook up, and is now selling the limited quantities they have. A nice addition for the premium Vans or CROOKS heads. As no price is listed on the proper website, I am sure these will set you back a pretty penny. Check it out HERE!

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March 16, 2010
Supra Vaider St. Paddy’s Day

Everyone knows St. Patrick’s day is not a real Holiday. It’s just another reason to get drunk during the middle of the week! Forget all those corny ass “Kiss me I’m Drunk” shirts. throw a pair of the St. Patrick’s Day Vaiders on, and maybe that nice looking snap-back too, and stay pinch-free while hitting the bars. Going on sale at 12 noon tomorrow at Factory413.

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March 2, 2010
Jesse Leyva’s Top 50 Sneakers

When it comes to awesomeness in sneakers, Jesse Leyva is the man over at Nike who we can thank for most of the game-changing product of the last ten years or so. Jesse has been a Nike designer since he left college, and has risen to the ranks at the Swoosh to become its Nike Sportswear’s Footwear Design Director. He has overseen the making of most of the Quickstrikes and Tier Zero kicks marked as “Grails” by sneakerheads, and is a key player in the emergence of Nike Sportswear’s footwear game. Via Complex (read the article HERE)

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March 1, 2010
Jordan Spizike Revival

The Jordan Spizike has been revived quite a bit lately and has been seeing itself some hot new colorways. Being one of the most iconic shoes of the Jordan brand line true sneaker heads either love the new drops or hate them. Should we try and improve on what could be arguably one of the rarest and most perfect collectible sneaker? Or should we leave them be and let the exclusivity remain?

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February 23, 2010
ALIFE Spring 2010


Alife
: noun; “Clean, quality ass kicks.” That might as well be submitted to the dictionary because ALIFE is by definition one clean ass sneaker company. Some nice lo-top canvas drops as well as some VERY classy lo-top chukka boots, and other dressy shoes. Accompanied by the ever so popular, and comfortable, everybody’s hi model. Don’t believe me? Check for yourself.

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