For those who need a pair of shoes or sneakers for every occasion, a pair of boat shoes is a definitely must for the summer months. Timberland has a fresh collection of boat shoes in three different styles which includes the (from left) Cruisemaster in wheat, Cruisemaster in black and Jardims Boat Shoes. Those who like Timberland should definitely like the wheat pair with the wheat upper and gum sole. The set of three retail between $65 and $75 and are in stores now.

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Tretorn (owned by PUMA) has custom built a wellie wagon out of wooden boxes that will be in New York for the next three weeks selling Tretorn wellies, sneakers, accessories and apparel outside. This project is being done in collaboration with [hus], which is located at 11 Christopher Street. Cute idea, since the weather is going to be super nice now! Look out for the wellie wagon coming to a park near you…

Saturday, April 19th
Christopher Park
Intersection of Grove Street & Christopher Street
10:00 am to 5:00 pm

Saturday, April 26th
Jackson Square Park
Intersection of 8th Ave, Greenwich Ave, Horatio Street
10:00 am to 5:00 pm

Saturday, May 3rd
Bleecker Street Playground
Intersection of Bleecker Street, W 11th Street & Hudson Street
10:00 am to 5:00 pm

> Tretorn

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Both artists/designers Kai and Sunny, or better known as Call of the Wild, collaborated with Reebok last year on a special release - Nightsky Boots. By integrating elements of a Reebok classic sneaker with hiking boots, then add on additional technical features, such as Gore-Tex upper and D-Ring lace eyelets. Though key feature of the sneaker are still visible from the exterior. The functionalities and capabilities of it is that of a super comfortable hiking boots. Comes in the colorways black and brown, with a limit of 100 pairs worldwide. The Reebok x Call of the Wild Nightsky Boots in black is currently available at Sold Out (We Sold Out).

> Sold Out (We Sold Out)

> Kai and Sunny - Call of the Wild

> Reebok

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After the success of Capsule, the most recent entry to the fashion trade show arena, our friends from BPMW (Brand Pimps) will be adding another into their portfolio. Compass, which take place during July of this year in Las Vegas, will be BPMW’s answer the ever changing landscape of footwear market. Like what its name implies, BPMW hoped Compass will redefine what trade shows, especially those on fashion and trends, are about. In all, 40 footwear labels are planning to participate, including Converse, ALIFE, Gola, Red Wing, and etc… For more information, check the link below.

> Compass Show

For half of its 230 years in manufacturing footwear, the Birkenstock family of Germany been creating their signature product - the sandal with contoured footbed made of natural cork and latex, which also bears the family name. To incorporate the latest fashion and trends onto this comfortable silhouette, Birkenstock launched the Tatami line a few years back to allow designers fabricate their own version of the classic footwear. Joining the rank of designers, such as Phillip Lim and Yves Béhar, recently is none other than the Japanese label A Bathing Ape (BAPE). The brand will release 4 versions of its version of Birkenstock Tatami, named Star Camo, on Sunday, April 27th. All 4 will be available at BAPEXCLUSIVE store in Aoyama district Tokyo and all BAPE locations worldwide.

Release Date: April 27th (Sunday)

> A Bathing Ape (BAPE)

> Birkenstock

CACTUS, a relative new comer in the Japanese fashion market, with an emphasis on rustic and leisure styling, will be releasing its newest collaboration this month. Working in conjunction with UBIQ, the UBIQ x CACTUS version of Carphill boots preserve the functionality of usual hiking boots, including the D-Ring lacing system and padded upper. With exception to the Native American inspired graphics on the heel panel and shoe tongue. Set to release end of this month, the UBIQ x CACTUS Carphill Boots is now available for pre-order of FLAUGE store in ZOZO shopping network.

> FLAUGE [ZOZO]

> CACTUS (Japanese Only)
> UBIQ’s Blog (Japanese Only)

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Complex recently conducted an in depth interview with the creative mastermind behind Visvim, Hiroki Nakamura. The interview answers a lot of questions for streetwear enthusiasts based in the US who may not know the complete story or background of Visvim. The interview touches on Hiroki’s thoughts about his products, competing brands, and etc. In addition Complex is able to give us a preview of what’s in store from Visvim in the upcoming seasons including a new all out Red backpack and messenger bag. Don’t forget our friends at Bridge still have a few Visvim backpacks and messengers in stock as well. via Complex

> Bridge Footwear: Visvim Backpacks

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