Even though there are still a few days until summer is officially here, it’s never too early to start looking at kicks for the fall and winter. Vans, usually known for their skateboarding shoes, are releasing this slimmer-looking Vans OTW Alcon silhouette for any guy to wear.
Quickly becoming one of my favorite sneaker brands, Filling Pieces, recently released their Spring/Summer 2012 lineup in the US and proves that they have no plans on slowing down.
This release features low- and mid-top sneakers in different styles including some Aztec-inspired kicks and a pair of brogues. These sneakers are in the midpoint of streetwear and formalwear (you could easily dress them up or down) and are constructed from the most premium materials.
Check out the rest of the lineup below.
Getting ready for hot summer days means switching to a pair of kicks made out of breathable and lightweight material that will keep your feet nice and dry. Lucky for you, the guys at Converse just announced their latest collaboration with Undefeated in the form of a Jack Purcell Summer 2012 collection.
Undefeated has made very small alterations to this classic, including: summer appropriate terrycloth inner lining and foot bed, burgundy and blue racing stripes on the sole, and a small logo on the heel.
Flash sales website, Fab.com, started a sale on shoes from one of my favorite sneaker brands, Clae. They have over 30 different options and all for 40% off or more. They probably won’t last long so you might as well grab a pair now. Check some of my favorites below.
Sale ends on Wednesday, May 9th. (Link)
Although this blog is mainly dedicated to help men who are clueless when it comes down to finding fashionable sneakers (I’ll have to admit that girls usually have this area covered), today I’ll make an exception.
Dave’s Quality Meats, or DQM, is an institution in Manhattan’s sneaker culture. Usually known for their skateboard-inspired products, their latest collaboration with Vans has more of a streetwear influence. The Harrington Lo Madero Pack is a perfect option for the summer with its classic silhouette.
Nike Sportswear’s latest release for the Spring/Summer 2012 comes in the form of Toki Mids. These chukka-style sneakers sport pastel colored suede uppers with tonal laces and a bright white vulcanized rubber sole.
Pastel colors are sort of a thing this year and these sneakers will let you be trendy without looking like an Easter egg. It’s also a shoe that probably looks better as you wear them out.
These are scheduled to come out in the next couple of weeks at select Nike retailers.
Common Projects is known for their premium sneaker-dress shoe hybrids. They are the epitome of subtle elegance and meticulous construction. Their most recent creation is the Rec Shoe, their take on a chukka boot.
They made this a low-top shoe, using premium brown (pictured below) and black Italian nappa leather. A plain off-white rubber sole is hand-sewn (makes it more durable) to the upper and the trademark gold lettering around the heel finish off the shoe.
Everytime I go on a hiatus I try to come back with a bang…today I’ll try to not disappoint. The guys over at JackThreads are having a sneaker sale, with options starting at $20. Yeah, I know…ridiculous.
Now you have no excuse to replace your dirty old pair of kicks. You’re welcome!
Some of my favorite options are below.
Robert Wayne Maui Navy - $24.99
It’s not everyday that you come across a company that makes casual shoes that are also perfect for your next bike ride. Brooklyn-based Outlier, does just that. To produce their Supermarines sneakers, they take classic designs and, in collaboration with FEIT, recreate them with the use of performance materials.
