Cole Haan is taking a page from its parent company Nike and introducing a collection of footwear featuring reflective material for a unique look. Each shoe is treated with reflective film composed of microscopic glass beads that carry light reflecting properties, putting a modern twist on the traditional footwear styles. The men’s offerings are made up of the Jayhawker Wingtip, with Goodyear storm welt and thick leather outsole, as well as the genuine hand-sewn Monroe Penny Loafer. For women, there is the Mayliya Wingtip and Air Penny Moc, both featuring leather lining and hand-stained leather outsole and heel. All four styles come in black or silver colorways and are available exclusively at Cole Haan SoHo.

Cole Haan SoHo
128 Prince Street | Map
New York, NY 10012
TEL #: 212-219-8240

When it comes to vintage clothing, Japanese retailer WAREHOUSE can be classified as an expert in the game. Not only are they the stockists of various new and vintage American brands, but they are also producers of their own in-house label by the same name. One of their key materials is their own denim, created from extensive research and development. WAREHOUSE is partnering up with Clarks Originals to design a pair of limited edition Denim Desert Boots. The footwear is constructed from their signature indigo denim on the uppers, detailed by a brown leather trim. These shoes are currently in stock at end clothing in UK.

End Clothing
4-6 High Bridge | Map
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE1 1EN, England

Ronnie Fieg continues to bounce back and forth between releases for the sneaker set and more grown up boot offerings. The latest falls in the latter category, with Fieg teaming up with storied Maine boot brand Quoddy for two ten-inch boots. Handsewn at Quoddy headquarters out in Maine, these are a testament to the quality of American goods that Ronnie Fieg has been pushing through his various collaborations as of late. Featuring a Vibram outsole, rawhide laces, and a mixed canvas and leather upper, these really are a cut about the standard boots on the market at the moment. Both are available now at the two Kith locations, as well as their online shop, at $420 with just 24 pairs of each colorway. Follow us after the jump for the full photos of the Ronnie Fieg x Quoddy collection and grab your pairs now from Kith.

KITH NYC
644 Broadway | Map
(Entrance on Bleeck Street)
New York, NY 10012

KITH BK
233 Flatbush Avenue | Map
Brooklyn, NY 11217

Within the range of boots and footwear from Diemme, the Roccia model is one of their staple designs that is winning the hearts of fans. The simple beauty created by a single piece of full-grain premium leather, is a classic style that refuses to go out of date. This boot is handmade in Montebelluna in Italy, a town with rich history in the hiking and ski-boot manufacturing industry. Latest addition to their boot collection is this Roccia Vet Termola Tomahawk in deep navy blue colorway. All of the hardware is color coordinated and its cream Vibram wedge soles complete the understated style. Italian heritage is subtly represented by the Italian flag tag on the heel and men’s online store oki-ni have stock of these footwear in their inventory.

A Bathing Ape and Dr. Martens have come together to present their own unique twist on that most traditional and staid specimen of men’s footwear, the humble tassel loafer. Available in beige or dark grey colorways, the moc-toed shoe is built with a tonal lightweight suede upper that sits on the signature Dr. Martens air-cushioned sole. Goodyear welt construction adds superior durability to this gentleman’s loafer with a street-ready sensibility. Look for both styles to drop in the next couple of months. via: HS

It certainly did come as a surprise that Nike would amalgamate some of its proprietary technologies to its subsidiary Cole Haan. The only surprising part is how long it took for the Lunarlon sole to reach the fine footwear label. Brand new for 2012 will be the Cole Haan LunarGrand, a series of classic oxfords with suede upper in brogue styling and a sole entirely in Nike Lunarlon.  The design is understated and just right mix of contemporary and traditional, in other words, just something for every style.  You can see this and more from the latest Sneaker Freaker issue, available now at specialty bookstores near you.

Thanks in part to the momentum from its popular Stumptown Collection, footwear label Danner partnered with Stussy in the creation of Mountain Ridge Mid boots. Stylized with the urban mountaineering trend in mind, the Stussy x Danner Mountain Ridge Mid encapsulates a certain casualness with its mid cut height and lightweight EVA sole. Yet, its still a true hiking boots at heart thanks to the rugged suede upper and padded ankle cuff. Comes with vibrant red cord laces, the Stussy x Danner Mountain Ridge Mid will be available this Saturday, January 7th, through Stussy retail locations in Japan. Subsequent international availabilities to come in the following weeks.

Release Date: January 7th, 2012 (Saturday) – Japan Only

It’s hard to put a finger on a specific source of inspiration for adidas Original Jeremy Scott‘s Spring 2012 s footwear collection, but that’s exactly the way he likes it: bold and uncommon. The materials – ranging from denim to leather and suede – are as diverse as the looks themselves, which include boots, sandals, sneakers and loafers. The JS Wings, which caught on big last season, are back in a light denim texture as well as a Stars & Stripes edition, but the pieces sure to draw the most attention will be the one-of-a-kind Gorilla and Leopard sneakers, the vented leather sandal and combat boot, and the yellow colorway of the tongue-exaggerated hi-top.

Whether you like them or not, Scott’s Spring Collection definitely lives up to the adidas Originals name. Check out the entire preview after the jump.

Unavailable just yet, the new Mountain Soldier boots from A Bathing Ape comprised premium leather or suede, in playful color schemes of olive, navy, or vivacious yellow.  To bring out a certain depth to its appearance, designers added contrast colors to the tongues and heel overlays.  Lined with lush leather and constructed on rugged lug outsole, the Mountain Soldier will available in March as part of A Bathing Ape Spring 2012 Collection. But you can pre-order a pair now through BAPELAND branch of ZOZOTOWN online shopping network.

With 2012 just a few hours away, Nike will begin the process of ushering in the new year with several limited edition products, such as the fragment design x Nike Sportswear ACG Air Magma Zip TZ seen above. Part of a collaborative effort between the Nike Sportswear division and Japanese trendsetter Hiroshi Fujiwara’s fragment design label, the ACG Air Magma Zip TZ is a direct derivative of the popular Nike ACG Magma. In either navy or light grey, these tier-zero offerings’ “hairy suede” construct and vertical seamless zip details are both distinctive as well as the ideal lifestyle-centric footwear for wintery urban environment. Both are available now at Foot Patrol in London and select retailers with Nike Sportswear Tier-Zero account.

Foot Patrol
80 Berwick Street | Map
W1F 8TU, London England

When the first New Balance M1500 sneakers were launched, it came with a whole lot of features that justified the very high price point. It just goes to show that New Balance was not willing to sacrifice on quality, even if it meant the end product will be at a premium price. And to this day, the M1500 series is a popular sneaker for runners and sneakerheads. For the next season, New Balance is going back to its roots and keeping a minimalist approach towards the whole sneaker. Both versions are made up of white, black and grey on the nubuck and mesh uppers with a hint of mint and lemon as highlights. Expect these classic sneakers to drop around February 2012 and for those who can not wait until then, end clothing is accepting pre-orders right now on their online store.

End Clothing
4-6 High Bridge | Map
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE1 1EN England

Last July, we took a sneak preview of the Junya Watanabe COMME des GARÇONS MAN Spring/Summer 2012 collection from their showroom and here we have the full runway looks that was showcased in Paris recently. The collection is visually cohesive with the models and the upcoming season is inspired by gardening. For this collection, Watanabe has taken some of the iconic pieces such as overalls, headwear, boots and patchwork shirt, representing the theme throughout the range. There are no shortage of denim items either, with denim jackets and pants ranging from white, indigo and raw denim finishes. Don’t forget to take a peek at their footwear line up too, as there are some real gems packed into this collection. The full range of looks can be previewed after the jump. via: by Intention