Effectively combining their popular Sk8-Hi style with a traditional mocc-toed boat shoe, the Boat Crepe LX is a rugged heritage-inspired style from the Californian footwear masters.

Produced from thick premium leather and beige herringbone canvas, the trainer is built onto a hardwearing rubber sole and features a matching crepe midsole. They boast a padded ankle that offers great support and are finished in style, with a handy heel-pull and square leather laces. The Vans Vault Sk8 Hi Boat Crepe LX for spring/summer ’12, seen here in mahogany.

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Nike continues their collaboration with Liberty of London for Summer 2012 and present 5 new sneaker styles, decorated in the iconic patterns by Liberty. Here’s the first shoe from the new collection – the Nike x Liberty Free 5.0. The rest of the collection feature styles such as the Air Max 1, Cortez, Hyperclave, Dunk Sky High, and Blazer. Each shoe makes use of a psychedelic print courtesy of Liberty making for some unique footwear. The Cortez, Air Max 1 and the Free 5.0 will be hitting retailers on April 2, while the Hyperclave, Dunk Sky High and Blazer drop in May.

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California based CLAE delivers yet another collection filled with mature silhouette designs to accompany your Spring wardrobe and beyond. The forthcoming collection sees the return of staple styles such as the Ellington, Strayhorn, Mcqueen and Chambers — each effectively updated with seasonally appropriate earth-tones and hues. As always, each model is made with premium materials atop a comfortable rubber outsole. Look for this range to in select CLAE retailers worldwide as well as the brand’s online store.

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Adidas present this refined take on a classic high-top tennis shoe with the Chord Hi. Featuring an upper made from soft suede and a minimal branding, this style is both classic and contemporary at once. Tonal laces add to the air of sophistication, while accents of green on the sole and heel tab add an element of flare.

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Continuing the collaboration with Diemme. The originals, accurately scanned and reinterpreted. The reinterpretation of the Stone Island sneaker of the’80s, in Raso Gommato Double, and the boots, in leather crust, also coupled with to cotton can­vas and oiled nylon Rep.

There is something intrinsically special about each and every piece from the Dr. Martens’ Made in England collection. Produced in their historic Cobbs Lane Factory in Wollaston, England, where the brand have been located since 1960, this classic 3989 shoe combines classic styling with the heritage of Dr. Martens fabled production.

The shoe is a classic five-hole brogue derby style. It combines premium leather uppers with formal brogue detailing, in a rich red white and blue color scheme. Sitting on top of a patented Dr. Martens “bouncing sole”, the shoes combine style and function, and are finished with the brand’s neat rubber-trimmed welt.

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Sure to be the next sneaker craze, here are the first detailed looks of the Nike Aire Yeezy 2 Wolf Grey/Pure Platinum. Filled with intrinsic details including an Egyptian inspired design on the strap, premium leathers on the upper, a glow in the dark outer sole and more.

The Egyptian theme is found through out the sneaker, which now has a special bird logo sitting on the tongue, the very same one that can be found on the dust bag that will come with the sneaker. The Nike Air Yeezy 2 will official drop at premium retailers on April 13th, 2012.

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Mark McNairy New Amsterdam $425

Walk into any shoe department worth its suede and you’re bound to find blue soles, camo prints, and sneakerized brogues that simply did not exist a few years ago. Remember when shoes were just black or brown? Yeah, neither do we. Check out these selection of footwear that will sure to have heads turning and walking up to start a conversation… throw some shades on and smile.

Photographs by David Rinella

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Johan Adam de Bruijn started a fine-quality shoe company and devoted his life to it. When he taught the trade to his two sons, Dick and Wim, the company became officially known as Johan Adam de Bruijn & Sons. As Johan grew older, he decided it was time to leave the business and pass the torch to his two sons. The sons were happy with the company their father built, but times were changing. Fashion design in Europe is a really tough business and the trends change faster than the weather. The brothers decided they needed to create a new brand that would reflect the latest trends and fit the younger crowd. So in 1992 they stopped working on Johan Adam de Bruijn & Sons to focus on their new brand, Blackstone. The Netherlands-based brand present their Spring 2012 sneakers with herringbone and suede with contrasting trim. Continue reading “Herringbone Sneakers from Blackstone Shoes” »

The Hundreds is pleased to announce the March release of the The Hundreds Spring 2012 footwear collection, with the new looks available in all The Hundreds flagship locations as well as authorized retailers tomorrow, Thursday, March 22, 2012.

The March release of The Hundreds Spring ’12 collection features three shoes in new color ways: The Johnson Low is available in black and cream, The Johnson Mid in brown, and The Valenzuela Low in black and navy. Every shoe within the line features top quality materials, and the design is met with both premium comfort and style in mind.

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