UBIQ introduces a new member of the family. The Volg is a cleanly designed midtop sneaker built with a combination of textured suede and smooth leather at the upper, and features metal eyelets with convenient speed lace hooks, as well as an off-white midsole with exposed stitch-down detail. Exterior branding is limited to a simple tongue tag. Modern, versatile and stylish, the UBIQ Volg is a strong addition to the promising Japanese sneaker brand. It’s it in stock now in navy and camel colorways at London’s Foot Patrol.

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

If there was an ideal term for a general description, it would be rambunctious celebration. Again with a stroke of ostentation and bombast, Jeremy Scott continues his partnership with adidas Originals for Spring/Summer 2012. Unlike some of his past collections, there is actually a cohesiveness to the design theme for this upcoming collection. Cue in on the growing interest on Americana, Scott elaborated on American cultural icons with his signature abandonment of popular perceptions. Who said a cowboy can’t wear a pair of sneakers if he wants to? How about a sequin football jersey for Super Bowl weekend? Or a strait jacket in the colors of Stars and Strips? Rules of political correctness need not apply, outrageous mixed with a dosage of fun dictate each items, from the JS MEGA Softcell Cowboy Boots, the Fringed Track Jacket, to the nearly infamous American Flag Strait Jacket. Nothing is off limits. Then again, isn’t that the reason why fashion is fun?

The adidas Originals by Jeremy Scott Collection for Spring/Summer 2012 is available now with more additions to come in the following weeks.

For Spring 2012 Vans California presents a new colorway of the popular Chukka Del Barco Decon CA style. The classic chukka boot silhouette is dressed in a grey wool upper featuring moc-toed stitch detail along the vamp, as well as antiqued brown leather panels at the quarter and heel. Leather laces and metal eyelets add to the boat shoe aesthetic, while a leather pull tab and discreet Vans label round out the details. The Chukka Del Barco Decon CA is in stock now at Vans California retailers like the Vans DQM General.

The VANS DQM General – New York
93 Grand Street | Map
New York, NY 10013
TEL #: 212-226-7776

Supra presents the Passion of the Lizard King. No, not a Martin Scorsese-directed biopic about Doors frontman Jim Morrison. The vulcanized Passion mid top is the Lizard King’s new signature shoe, featuring a unique padded canvas flap along the collar for extra support, plus Suprafoam midsole for shock absorption, flex and board feel. The desert boot-inspired shoe is dressed in a suede upper with clean, simple lines, making it versatile enough to wear when not rolling on polyurethane wheels. Moccasin-like stitch detail at the heel finishes the look. The Passion is available now in black or royal blue styles at Supra retailers and online.

In anticipation of this year’s NBA All-Star Game in Orlando, adidas has unveiled All-Star themed footwear that pays tribute to Orlando’s Orange County, as well as Florida’s unofficial designation as the Citrus State. Reigning NBA MVP Derrick Rose will represent the East in his signature ultra-light adiZero Rose 2.5 in a blazing orange hue, while his All-Star teammate Dwight Howard will maneuver around the paint while sporting the adiPower Howard 2 in the same vivid colorway. (The vision of seeing the two adidas comrades on the same squad — in matching shoes, no less — should set Bulls fans’ hearts aflutter, especially considering Howard’s recent comments that seemed to open the door to a possible trade to Chicago.) Off the court, adidas Originals presents the AR 2.0, inspired by the Forum Mid basketball shoe and finished in a stylish navy/orange colorway. Click through for more looks, and expect the All-Star editions of the adiZero Rose 2.5 and adiPower Howard 2 to drop February 23rd at Foot Locker stores, Eastbay.com and Shopadidas.com.

Release Date: February 23rd, 2012 (Thursday)

Nike Basketball presents the limited edition 2012 Black History Month collection, featuring the Kobe VII System Supreme, Zoom KD IV and LeBron 9. All three shoes carry a dark grey base color, along with a signature graphic print made up of a rainbow of vivid colors inspired by international African culture, ranging from Kenyan beads to the Brazilian Carnivale to the Southern U.S.A. tradition of African-American quilt-making. The shoes themselves represent three of the NBA’s best and brightest: the champion with five rings, the chosen one who for whom a ring seems all but inevitable, and the unassuming phenom who may just overtake them both. Look for all three styles to land at select Nike Basketball retailers, as well as Nikestore.com, on February 11th.

Release Date: February 11th, 2012 (Saturday)

The next shop selected by Reebok to take part in their Workout 25th Anniversary collection series is Sneakers76, which is based in the city of Taranto in southern Italy, where “time passes slowly.” Sneakers76′s attention to detail resulted in a choice white pieno fiore leather for the upper, organic cotton for the laces, and the best natural rubber they could find for the off-white sole. Keeping with their pursuit for timeless style, these Italian sneakerheads chose a wood textured heel panel and touches of gold for the inner lining. This collaboration between Sneakers76 and Reebok will release along with the other retail collaborations in the lineup, which is set for February 15th, 2012. via: HS

Every four years when the Summer Olympics roll around, sneaker companies have a hard time resisting the urge to let loose with some commemorative footwear. And with 2012′s London location, you had to expect New Balance to get involved what with their UK presence both in terms of following and factory. Flimby favorite the New Balance M576 is the model of choice in the ‘Road to London’ pack, a two sneaker combo with some hopeful bits of gold mixed in, presumably in anticipation of Great Britain locking down some medals come summer time. Other accents include waxed laces, gum bottoms, and of course the Union Jack hits on the back end that solidify their nation of origin. Follow us after the jump for a full look at the New Balance M576 Road to London pack and grab either pair for yourself now from mita sneakers.

We don’t blame you if you’ve had a hard time keeping track of all the crazy collabos lined up for the Reebok Workout 25th Anniversary. With a total of fifteen retailers around the world working with the Vector brand on a special release for this monumental birthday, there are quite a few to pick and choose from. As far as materials go, this pair by Sweden’s own SneakersNStuff has to be near the top of the pack, duking it out with Solebox’s fish-scale version over who can nail a more premium look. In order to do that they went for a buttery moose leather on the upper, a choice that reflects their Nordic sensibilities. Hit the jump for the full shots of the sneaker, which should show up on February 15th at SneakersNStuff locations. via HS

SneakersNStuff Stockholm
Åsögatan 124 | Map
116 24 Stockholm

Our early preview of Nike’s Black History Month collection for 2012 revealed the general aesthetic that would permeate throughout the pack. And now that we are officially in February, some more complete looks are starting to show up from the most anticipated pieces from the range. Last night we gave you a look at the Nike Zoom KD IV ‘Black History Month’ and now we’ve got a look at the Nike Zoom Kobe VII bearing the same theme. Kobe’s entry dons the textiled look in a more complete sense, letting the colorful graphics dominate where other silhouettes have pushed them to the sidelines a bit. Follow us after the jump for a full look at the Nike Zoom Kobe VII ‘Black History Month’ and be on the lookout for these at premium spots like Rock City Kicks come next Saturday, February 11th.

Release Date: February 11th, 2012 (Saturday)

The Era is VANS‘ classic lace-up skate shoe known for its padded ankle and flexible sole, but for this upcoming release we’re presented with a distressed canvas upper, which adds a range of style to your line-up. Built with the same soft footbed, double-stitched vamp, and signature waffle sole the Era is known for, the Distressed Pack features a washed-out canvas upper in coral blue, red, or black each with silver eyelets and the woven VANS logo on the tab. Topped off with a set of white laces, this sneaker with a vintage and casual look is available now at Size? online store.

Famous for their vulcanized sneakers, VANS is adding a new model to their already extensive line up. Though the Madero is not completely new in terms of its design and aesthetics, it possesses a thinner silhouette made from a slim last, giving it an elongated forefoot. The canvas upper features matching colored shoe laces, trimming, woven flag tag, and eyelets, accentuating the basic style. Finished off with their signature waffle soles, these sneakers are currently available in black or navy colorways. These shoes cane be found at select VANS accounts around the world, or you can head over to Size? in UK, who have both styles in stock right now.
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