With the sheer number of Air Force 1 models that have been released from Nike, it is sometimes hard to fathom how a new colorway can be created. Amongst the new models to be released this season is the Gorge Green/White colorway that uses upper materials playfully giving a new twist to the classic silhouette. The patent leather and perforated upper combination creates an interesting texture contrast that matches well with the white midsoles. The only red color on the sneakers is the red/white woven tag on the tongue providing a focal point. Green shoe laces match well with the rest of the sneakers as well. via: Nike Harajuku

Since Nike Sportswear’s theme for Holiday 2010 is running, who better than World Record holder/Olympic Gold Medalist/World Champion men’s track star, Liu Xiang, to enlist for the sportswear giant’s Holiday 2010 campaign. While most of us are acquainted with Xiang’s on track style, Nike Sportswear showcases Xiang’s off-track style in key items such as the Destroyers’ Jacket and the AW77 hoodie. According to Xiang, his off-court style is casual and relaxed, and his dressing style reflects his other persona, aside from an athlete. Check out the look book and stay tuned for the collection to be arriving at Nike Sportswear and respective retailers soon.

Within the Nike Harajuku store is the NIKEiD studio, and they have started an initiative called Design For You or DFY for short. The idea behind it is that these models are already made for you, so you can skip the NIKEiD process. It is ideal for customers who like what they see and want to make a purchase right away. These are still made with the NIKEiD process but have been produced in advance to eliminate the waiting time. The WMNS Dunk High Premium iD is a luxurious piece that uses shiny gold Swoosh on the sides and tongue tag. White smooth leather paired with jacquard fabric, adding to the premium feel on the side and toe box panels. Sizes are available from 23cm to 28.5cm which might just fit guys with small feet.

It looks as if, Nike Air Force 25 (which has been under the radar for a while now) has been endowed with the “Curse of the Golden Flower”, and has gotten an opulent, imperial Chinese make over. Set to drop this coming September 9 is a pair of China Edition Nike Air Force 25 Low QS. The China exclusive colorway features sparkly gold and red accents. The white leather upper is given depth with a printed gold and red back panel, complete with a gold Swoosh and translucent sparkly outsoles. via: KF

How fanatical are customers of The Hundreds?  Just ask Sade, whose father got her hooked on the California-base lifestyle label.  She actually inked The Hundred’s mascot, Adam Bomb, on her waistline (Bobby & Ben would be proud). But certainly you would not need a tattoo or other painful adornments to show your love, as demonstrated this morning on SoHo’s Grand Street.  Hundreds, and no pun intended, of shoppers lined up since the early morning hours just catch a glimpse of The Hundreds New York, the latest and largest of the 3 retail spots it operate, not to mention stocking up of the exclusive THNY Grand Street Collection.  No need to fret if you missed the opening, the store will remain opened till 7 pm this evening along this Saturday and Sunday for Labor Day Weekend.  So swing by and see for your self.

The Hundreds New York (THNY)
96 Grand Street | Map
New York, NY 10012

Just because it’s fall and winter is impending, it doesn’t mean that skating stops. So, adidas Skateboarding has the pushing taken care of with a new collection for Fall 2010. The new line-up includes the every-popular Campus Vulc in simpler, mature colorways, just as most likes it. The popular Busenitz with a larger tongue is back in maroon suede, perfect for fall, and the Gonz continues to mark his models with happy graphics. Another fun piece to note is the Eldrige Superstar, for the newcomer of the adidas Skateboarding team, Pete Eldridge. The palette is quite pared-down in general, and materials lean heavily towards suede for the colder weather.

In scientific terms, the definition of what a dream is is simply a neurological response, though not fully understood.  However, in a real world context, a dream isn’t merely neurons firing off, a dream is the cause for betterment, a symbolism of hope, and a source of inspiration, elements you find in the Dream, a special collaborative edition from online sneaker forum KENLU.net and iconic footwear label PONY.  Measured not in its size or colorways, the Dream is an ode to the exploits of Spud Webb, the PONY sponsored NBA pro who at 5-foot-7 became the shortest player to won the Slam Dunk contest. Like Webb, PONY and KENLU want dispel all popular misconceptions and prejudice. Instead, the collaborative sneaker is a emblem of possibilities, with 2 reminders etched on – “Not By Size” on the right variant, “Not By Color” on the left variant.  Set to release in limited quantity this coming December with more information to come on a later date.

Release Date: December 2010

There are not many skateboarders who possess the style and energy than the skateboarding legend Mark Gonzales, otherwise known as the Gonz. Sponsored by adidas Skateboarding and he is also known for his creativity off the skateboard and his larger than life personality. The Skate model takes similar design cues as classic Gazelle sneakers but have been updated to deliver performance necessary by today’s skateboarders. Thick tongue and cup sole insoles ensure comfort for the wearer and the wider than average silhouette provides much more space for ease of movement while skateboarding. There is an unique line drawing by the Gonz on the insoles as well that injects fun into the sneakers. via: Gettry

As the 7th anniversary celebration for retailer Kinetics store in Tokyo continues, their previous releases have been limited to mountain parkas only. However that is about to change as they have gotten together with Columbia and atmos girls again to produce the Metro Trail Mid Leather sneakers. Don’t be fooled by its boots like exterior as that is exactly what they had in mind when these were designed. It is a metro outdoor footwear that borrows elements of hiking boots silhouette. Brown suede uppers are waterproofed for all weathers and the brightly colored shoe laces contrast the toned down uppers well.

Ne-Yo was spotted in New York City doing luxury casual just right. With a fitted plaid shirt, a newsboy cap and cuffed jeans to show off his new Louis Vuitton Winter 2010 Meteor Sneaker, he stays effortlessly cool and relatively incognito with the glasses. The sneakers in question here are the mid-top Meteor from Louis Vuitton this season in Blanc. It is made from calf leather with embossed Damier pattern, features the LV crest on tongue and has a two-tone stripe accent running across the sneakers. The sneakers comes with removable anatomic insock, and are currently available at select Louis Vuitton stores.

After we had recently announced the delivery of the Assault, Supra is back to drop another low-top companion, the slip-on, chukkah, inspired Belay. The Belay has been reworked in the same material we see on the Assault such as waxed heather grey fleece, wine-colored Cabernet Patent, Navy Seersucker and Black/Grey Fullgrain/Suede. These should be hitting stores really soon as well, and they will be perfect for those who enjoy a little menswear sensibility in their sneakers.

Spotted a few months ago at Nike Sportswear’s Fall/Holiday 2010 preview are these Nike Air Force 1 Low in grey and black leather uppers, with just the right tad of hiking boot details infused into them. The hiking and outdoor influences are apparent in the golden lace eyelets and rope laces, and of course, the premium leather upper. But, the great thing about these new Air Force 1 Low is its subtlety. Unlike numerous conspicuous hiking and outdoor boot adaptations of sneakers, these retain the classic Air Force 1 sensibility. Not to mention, black and grey are classic and versatile colorways that can go the distance. These are currently available for pre-order via Crooked Tongues.