Nomad Shoes

We immediately took notice of these upon our visit to PUMA‘s new showroom in New York. While its focus been largely driven by simplicity this season (i.e. “No Stripe” Clyde with UNDFTD), PUMA’s design team took the liberty to let loose for Fall 2011 with the PUMA Clyde Lux Collection. Crafted with premium leather and bounded in additional leather on the inside, the Lux Collection still adhere to..

SHOE 2011. 4. 13. 09:01

As the publishing date of the late David Foster Wallace’s last book draws near, we are reminded the creative brilliance of talented individuals, who often and tragically ended their lives too early, like that of designer Alexander McQueen. Similar to Wallace’s publisher, Little Brown & Co., PUMA picked up its collaboration with McQueen where the designer left off after his 2010 suicide. The chal..

SHOE 2011. 4. 13. 08:59

Looking at the Nizza Hi from adidas Originals and you get the notion that the model suffers a bit of identity crisis. Its styling is very similar to those from PRO-Keds and CONVERSE, except the fact that adidas Originals only introduced the Nizza in 1970s almost as a stopgap to fill a much needed product sector. And only after Nike and its CONVERSE subsidiary offered several renditions of its de..

SHOE 2011. 4. 13. 08:56

Never heard of Superstar Lite? That is because adidas Originals only added to the product line this year. To rejuvenate the tried and true Suprestar, designers from the Trefoil brand extended the canvas upper, or denim in this particular model, all the way to the molded shell toe cap. Instead of the traditional stitch-on 3 stripes, the branding is embroidered on as gold or white threads. Unfortu..

SHOE 2011. 4. 13. 08:53

The similarities between fashion editors and migrant workers are uncanny. After trotting the globe chasing after fashion shows and collection presentations, focuses are on New York once again as Market Week is in full effect. To take some of the “edge” off these well-traveled (and disquietude) bunch, LACOSTE Footwear hosted an intimate sit down dinner instead at King’s Carriage House in New York..

SHOE 2011. 4. 13. 08:51

Freshness is happy to provide a preview of the upcoming PUMA Jasper. To be launching as part of the Fall 2011 product line, with its smooth, full grain white leather construct, the sneaker is designed to contours with the wearer’s foot much thanks to elasticized heel and mid foot fabric. Exaggerated ankle pads and straps create volumes to an otherwise narrow silhouette, in addition to providing ..

SHOE 2011. 4. 13. 08:46

HECTIC and mita sneakers teamed up with New Balance at the start of this century and designed the Japan only MT580 sneakers. The latest model to join the MT580 family is made in conjunction with Japanese street wear brand Andsuns. Premium brown leather material is selected for the uppers and it is accented by contrasting white stitching, embroidery and plastic lace supports. White soles balance ..

SHOE 2011. 4. 13. 08:45

One of the staple models from UBIQ is the Grace Mid and this simple vulcanized sneaker was chosen for the collaboration project with Japanese fashion brand VANQUISH. Both brands share the basic style and the minimalist aesthetic of the shoes provide a perfect canvas for the project. Three versions are created with two models using smooth suede uppers and the last pair made from smooth leather. E..

SHOE 2011. 4. 13. 08:43