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From the Air Hoop Structure to the Air Structure Triax 91, Hot Red has been used as an accent throughout 2009. And to wrap up this month, we’ll see it again on an Air Max 90 Premium.
Black, white and flint grey comprise the upper, including a leather mudguard around the bottom. Hot Red is used around the Air Max bubble window, on the lace guards and heel, breaking and brightening up the monotony of the darker hues used elsewhere.
With a number of Air Max releases planned for the future, where do you place these?

The A Bathing Ape Pirate initiative has started to ramp up as of late with A Bathing Ape looking to hit various different aesthetics and markets. From their URSUS collection to their outlet-style Pirate collection, the brand has looked to capitalize on the pirate theme with its own range seen here. The graphic-dominant collection includes t-shirts and crewnecks and is available through Anytime.
Anytime CWB
Ground Floor, 522 Jaffe Road
Causeway Bay, Hong Kong
p: 852.2311.7390

Casio has continued on with some nice G-shock collaborations of late. This time round it is Frankfurt based street-wear boutique Azita lucky enough to get the chance to create a customized version of the watch. Running in a super limited edition of 10, you can now get the watch for around $300US on line atAzita.
Teaming up with Atlanta-based rapper Killer Mike, Hella Tight whip up another new joint from its latest cap range, this time utilizing the Whities theme, an obvious play off the infamous Cleveland Indians mascot. Releasing just in time for Thanksgiving (fittingly), the cap is now available through the Hella Tight online store.







No signature line of sneakers has bore the same level of cultural intersection as the Air Jordan. Bringing together sneaker and sport culture as one, the Air Jordan has often seen itself the benefactor of various nicknames based on some MJ’s most dominant performances. The Air Jordan Retro XII (12) in black and red earns its “Flu Game” moniker thanks to MJ’s inspirational NBA playoff performance in 1997 against the Jazz as he dropped 38 points under less than ideal circumstances battling the flu. The retro carries the same familiar color-blocking that made the shoe such a stand-out of the era alongside some tributes to MJ’s 38 point feat such as the touches on the heel and tongue. Available now at Kix-Files.

Diddy unveils the Lupe Fiasco-remix to Dirty Money’s Angels. The Chicago MC offers further proof of his introspective and raw lyricism as shown by his clever usage of metaphors in this piece. Definitely a nice appetizer for his new mixtape Enemy Of The State: A Love Story dropping on Thanksgiving.


Vans Vault has deemed this make-up to be the Cherise colorway of the Sk8-Hi Lx. Many, however, can’t help but connect this colorway withGryffindor’s USC’s maroon and gold team colors. The shoe sports an all-maroon upper with gold-yellow contrast stiching, laces, and foxing. As with all the Vans classics, all of the above rests on a vulcanized sole.
You can scoop these kicks at Vans Vault retailers nationwide for $85.




Located in Long Branch, New Jersey, Rare Breedhas been the place to go when it comes to kicks and sportswear. Rare Breed has been giving sneaker lovers the latest in kicks and apparel since May 5, 2007. They carry all the usual suspects in both clothing and footwear such as Reebok, Adidas, Puma, New Balance, PF Flyers, Supra, Clae and a slew of others. Click here to learn a little more about the shop and one of its owners. In addition, check out more photos of the store after the jump. Rare Breed Footwear 57A Brighton Avenue Long Branch, NJ 07740 732-222-4430
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Name: DJ Senatore Tell us a little about you and your position at the store: I’m 26 years old and I am the Co-Owner of Rare BreedFootwear along with my business partner Stephen Perri. I’ve been into sneakers since I was a little kid, and I always had the newest sneakers. Once I got into high school, I really started collecting and the love just grew from there.
What makes your store special? We try to look a little different than most stores; clean look, nothing too crazy. Most of our displays are custom made. We have a fence and a bleacher that we display clothing and shoes on. It has both the feel of a boutique and a little street feel. Also, we appreciate our customers, and we appreciate them coming in, whether its to buy something or just hang out and chop it up for a little bit.
Shoe that got you hooked: 1996 Air Jordan XI - White/Columbia. My brother just came back from the mall with my mom, and she had bought them for him. I wanted them, so she took me back to the mall that night and she bought them for me too. Those were the good ol’ days when you didn’t have to camp out for shoes.
Last pair you purchased: Chapter World x Reebok Court Victory

It is safe to say a fresh design is the product every time Patta and
After showing you multiple photos of their latest collaboration design (shown to the right), many of you expressed interest in this sneaker. It definitely features a wider array of textures and colors than the previous designs. Navy blue corduroy makes up most of the upper, while blue perforated suede is seen on the toe box. In addition, minimal red and green details are seen throughout the upper. Click here to find out the release date of the Patta x Nike Air Max
Supra began their Skytop II launch campaign at Collette this past Saturday. For the moment, the Skytop II is set to release at a quantity of 600shoes (each individually numbered) or 360 pairs. The first 36 are now available at Collette. For those that aren’t in Paris, you can grab them at Collette’s web store but hurry as they won’t last long.
Check here to find out the nine other locations where Chad Muska will distribute the remaining 324 pairs.
The Nike Sportswear East vs. West run of releases continues with these Air Max 1s, which represent the West with a natural approach. Right away you can tell these may be from the same design pack as the Varsity Red/Black-White, but the colors sure weren’t pulled from the same palette.
Baroque Brown suede is used for the upper majority on these, contrasting the Urban Haze surrounding it. The traditional white midsole is present also, working against the dark upper and black liner. Black mesh is also used on the tongue, matching the suede Swoosh. Durasheen is used in olive green around the ankle area, adding a military look.



As a brand with roots in sports lifestyle, UNDRCRWN’s rich palette of products have easily made their way from the courts to the street – products which have, over time, become coveted in fashion and basketball culture. In Winter 2010 they introduce a brand new men’s capsule-collection titled “D.O.C.” The Apparel Range, conceived by Dustin Canalin (UNDRCRWN Creative Director), focusing mainly on contemporary “Cut & Sew” pieces. In addition, there is a co-branded footwear collaboration with Rockport.
To kick-off the capsule, we’re releasing the limited edition “D.O.C x Rockport Delta Boot.” Truly for the aspirational at heart, the shoe features an array of luxe materials. The dark grey Melton wool & black suede upper is reminiscent of fabrics used on premium varsity jackets while the black and white gingham lining counter-balances the darkness of the shoe. Giving it the sense of luxury found in tailored suits and handcrafted luggage, pinstripes were also added to the upper. A butter soft leather heel and embossed leather patches on the tongue further compliment the refined aesthetic. To lighten up the design, a pop of color was incorporated through the use of pink-waxed laces. Hand sewn elements and purple stitching found on the heel mimic the construction of apparel and provides the perfect finishing touch to tie it all together.
Applying a timeless design to the Rockport silhouette results in a clean, luxurious and fashionable boot. With only 100 pairs available globally, the Fall/Winter 2010 “D.O.C x Rockport” collaboration will start retailing on Friday November 27th. The shoe will also be available for purchase at UNDRCRWN.com in limited quantities.