This month we’re excited to launch a new feature under our fashion category titled Foot Fetish, where we bring you our monthly picks on footwear we think and know will be satisfy your taste buds. This month selections are a range of hi-top sneakers for men with genius designs and focus on comfort, and we have the relaunch of classic Seventies shoe. Check out our picks and check back next month for April’s selection.
HEYDAY
The Shift Hi Premium Bone Python by Heyday is constructed using hand finished and embossed leather, a full leather lining, leather covered full length memory footbed and a multi-density insole board. The Shift Hi gets it’s name from the unique design in which the eyestay “Shifts” of course from it’s normal place on a shoe. This allows the laces to play a greater role in the overall design, and is paired especially well with skinny jeans. The Premium model for Spring 2009 is available in Bone Python and Black Python and is available only to Heyday’s select Tier 0 retailers including The Tannery in Cambridge, MA, SportSole in Dallas, TX, and Sports Plus in New Orleans, LA. It retails for $224.99 and is available now.
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ANDROID HOMME
Android Homme continues to impress us with their deliveries of fine hi-top patent leather sneakers. Their new Propulsion Hi comes in a Mint colorway with a suede trim upper and rubber outsole. Sticking to their mission of a proper execution of creativity, comfort and construction, Android Homme has arrived on the scene and are here to stay. The Mint Propulsion Hi will be available June 1st, and if you want to get ahead of the game, you can pre-order/reserve yourself a pair by contacting them here.
OXFORD by Romixa Sport
Just in time for the Spring season comes the “Oxford” by Romixa Sport, re-lauching a classic Seventies shoe with traditional shape for the individualist. Romika used to be Germany´s largest sport shoe producer then, leaving behind adidas and Puma. Constructed out of perforated leather, the Oxford comes in two colorways, white and black. Check www.romika-sport.de for current retailers.
DIET BUTCHER SLIM SKIN
Diet Butcher Slim Skin hi-tops have been getting lots of buzz lately, and we’re huge fans of the brand. Patent leather hi-tops seems to be the direction of the footwear industry for sneakers this spring/summer. Taking on a volume like boot appearance and a powerful visual, Diet Butcher Slim Skin are extremely comfortable and a necessity for your feet this season. List of retailers are LA’s H.Lorenzo, Seattle’s Blackbird, on oki-ni and Tokyo’s Venom.
CLAE
Inspired by the crisp, white lines of a grass tennis court, the Kennedy by Clae is the embodiment of ageless charm and effortless comfort. Its canvas upper and leather details are simple, elegant and always a class act. Available in Caribbean, Navy, and Sage online here.
STAMPD’ L.A.
From the brain of Chris Stamp, we present Stampd’ L.A.’s Spring 2009 collection and one of our favorite picks is their Numberd shoe, limited to a hundred per style and releasing in being released in numbers zero through nine. The Spring 09 Stampd’ LA collection mixes non-traditional shoe fabrication methods, with a modern interpretation of graphics based on L.A.’s colorful and vibrant culture, all the shoes are canvas body, with leather toe and leather interior/sole. We all know that L.A. is a mecca for cultural change and liberal thinking which played a major part in directing the line. From the tongue and cheek Gardend’ design to the more streamlined and contemporary Numberd’ design, the first collection relays a strong message of classic chic meets humored functionality.
Y-3
In 2009, Y-3 is celebrating 60 years of iconic three stripes. Quoting the timeless quality of sport, the Spring/Summer Y-3 collection represents a low-key aesthetic that includes the use of worn wrinkled fabrics, asymmetric silhouettes and sheer mesh layering, all combined to main a worthy edge. We selected the Y-3 Hayworth II Mid for our March pick; designed with a unisex silhouette, this is pure genius. With a coated leather upper and the tongue features stitched red logo on velcro patch, you can discreetly wear the ankle strap on back or wrap it with a velcro fastener. Available in Y-3 Black, Running White, Scarlet Red.
