One interesting aspect of Japanese culture is its ability to adopt what is new and incorporate it with ease. A good example is its language. When traditional Japanese text failed to provide a definition accurately, an onomatopoeia is be created in its place. Words such as “nya nya” as to mimic a cat’s meow or “kero kero” as to a frog’s croak. “Moco Moco” (モコモコ) is also such onomatopoeia, as it refers to the softness of wool or “super softness” as it define.
A take on the original Chuck Taylor All Star Moo Hi released in 2000, the new Converse – Chuck Taylor All Star Mocomoco Hi is a commemorative edition, as part of the label’s 100th anniversary celebration. Like the All Star Moo Hi, the All Star Mocomoco Hi replicates the sheep’s wool (instead of cow’s hide), featuring a polyester faux shearling upper, along with suede accents, in natural or black colorways. The Chuck Taylor All Star Mocomoco Hi is currently available at selected Converse Japan retailers and FLAUGE of ZOZOTOWN network.
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Established in 1999, Japanese label BAL (formerly known as Balance Wear Design) inaugurated a different design origin to Tokyo’s urban fashion – the growing DJ culture. The label also distinguished itself as one of few to leave the bustling alleyways of Harajuku and set up shop on the tranquil streets of Meguro (目黒) district, a neighborhood that is quickly becoming a trend-setting locale in Tokyo.
Cross over between sneaker, boat shoe, and hiking moccasin, adidas Originals is issuing several versions of its popular boat shoe inspired ZX 700. Aside from the soon to be release edition with Japan’s NEIGHBORHOOD (NBHD), the ZX 700 Boat Shoe Check is another rendition, with premium leather intermixed with suede upper. Hexagon eyelets laced with flat suede laces, finished with an unique plaid-check cotton lining. Available exclusively at adidas Originals store locations, Japan’s styles in Daikanyama district in Tokyo and its online retail on ZOZOTOWN shopping network.
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11-8 Sarugaku-cho, Maison Daikanyama 1 FL | 
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Shibuya-ku, Tokyo Japan
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Earlier this month you’ve first seen a sketch of this colette x GAP Converse All Star, actual images were released today. Just a heads up that the colette x GAP pop-up shop will be getting a brand new shipment of limited edition Converse All Stars this Saturday, September 20th, at both colette x GAP (5th Ave & 54th Street) and colette in Paris. This limited edition Converse All Star has a run of 200 units only, so act fast. The colette x GAP store will be open from September 6 through October 5, 2008.
Colette x Gap – NYC Pop-Up Store
680 5th Avenue | Map
(1st Floor of Buchman Tower)
New York, NY 10019
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The latest piece of footwear from Neighborhood is a collaboration with Russell Moccasin, one of the originators when it comes to custom footwear, Neighborhood picked the Russell Moccasin Cavalier Boot as it’s base for the collaboration and added it’s own unique style and touch to the Boot to give it that “Neighborhood” authenticity and feel. The result is a well-crafted, well-designed, and high priced pair of boots that currently is only being sold at Neighborhood Tokyo. via: Shinsuke Takizawa
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honeyee continues to deliver the information when it comes to Japanese streetwear/sneaker related products. The website sat down with Neighborhood founder Shinsuke Takizawa and fragment design’s Kazuki Kuraishi to discuss this Neighborhood x adias aZX shoe as well as the relationship between adidas and Neighborhood. The shoe that Neighborhood selected for the aZX campaign is this ZX 700 Boat that looks more like a lifestyle shoe than any of the other running ZX models we’ve seen in the large collaboration project, and this could be the lone shoe in the collection that draws a wide range of fans to it, due to the fact that it has the Neighborhood name on it as well as the fact that the shoe looks more casual. Read up on the interview here (Japanese) or here (Google Translate – English)
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Converse Japan has just gotten together with Japanese brand, NUMBER (N)INE, to produce this Jack Purcell shoe. The entire upper of the shoe undergoes a makeover courtesy of NUMBER (N)INE which results in a high quality and knitted upper. The insole of the shoe features dual branding by both Converse and NUMBER (N)INE. This pair will be available at NUMBER (N)INE retailers to the tune of 15,750 YEN. Via: honeyee
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Dropping in the upcoming weeks are the above Run Athletics 68 model in collaboration with The Hoodiez, a series of vinyl figures designed by Boondocks illustrator and producer Carl Jones. The upper of the Run Athletics 68 feature colors very similar to the colors used on The Hoodiez vinyl figures. On the heel tab, the Hoodiez logo is stitched in and the box also feature the collaborative logo. Look for it soon at Run Athletics retailers including runathletics.com
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To commemorate the 15th Anniversary of Vibe Magazine, Vibe has joined forces with adidas Originals to create a limited edition Adidas Forum Mid. The design of the sneaker takes into account both Vibes’s and adidas’ rich history and respect for hip hop culture. Edgar Hernandez, Publisher, VIBE Media Group has this to say about the project: “We are extremely proud and honored that adidas chose to release this luxe collector’s edition sneaker with VIBE supporting our 15th Anniversary. This sneaker release will leave an indelible mark in history commemorating both brands enduring commitment to music culture over the past two decades.” 1500 pairs will be available soon for a retail of $125.
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visvim’s Fall and Winter 2008 Collection has began to hit retailers worldwide including Hideout. The new collection features a number of creative and detailed products ranging from graphic t-shirts to the visvim Folk series of footwear. Included in this delivery to Hideout are two colors of the Hockney Folk, four makeups of the FBT Shaman-Folk, thre different Black Elk Flannel Shirts, a Safara Pocket Tee, a few Photo Tees, and three new colorways of the Christo. via: The Hideout
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Active Ride Shop has long been a staple where skateboarders and skate shoe lovers alike get their kicks. Last year Active teamed up with several different skate shoe companies in a charitable effort to design shoes for their special “Drop Sneakers Not Bombs” campaign. This year the campaign will kick off again on November 11th, and once more a portion of proceeds will go to the Invisible Children’s cause. Here we see the first sneak peak of this installment, a VANS Half Cab. Quite possibly the most popular skate shoe ever produced, the VANS Half Cab has dominated the skate shop shelves for nearly 20 years. This special edition Half Cab is set apart from the rest with its use of several premium leathers on its upper including quilted leather and oiled suede. A thick black pinstripe sets the off white mid sole a part from the upper. Each pair comes topped off with leather shoe strings. For more information stay tuned to Vapors Magazine or the official Drop Sneakers Not Bombs web page.
Cheaper labor cost and lower barrier of entry in the footwear industry have meant a push back on labels that have established itself earlier in the decade. Such fate was denim giant Diesel’s footwear division, which has disappear from the radars of consumers. The Fall, Diesel is trying to re-introduce its footwear collection to shoppers once again with its most prolific style, the Glam Rock. The hybrid between mountaineering boots and sneaker, the Glam Rock features an all black premium leather, similar to those found on a pair of sneakers. In addition, an over-sized padded ankle strap provide stabilization, much like mountaineering boots.
To coincide with the ongoing NY Fashion Week, footwear retailer David Z will be introducing the Diesel Glam Rock tomorrow on its online store.
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