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Wednesday, February 24th, 2010Based on design work from Plan B Branding and named after the sound of beer bottles hitting each other in celebration, The Clink Room One in One-Fifty Caps ($45) are limited-edition New Era baseball caps adorned with logos that are taken from the design process from Plan B’s work on Major and Minor League baseball [...]
Converse First String Chuck Taylor Ox
Wednesday, February 24th, 2010Originally made for the military in the 1960s, the Converse First String Chuck Taylor Ox ($TBA) is a premium take on the classic sneaker that’s sure to be in demand this spring. The OX is based on the classic All-Star design, but sports unique upgrades like a vintage rubber license plate logo in the rear, [...]
SeaVees James Perse Linen Slip-On
Wednesday, February 24th, 2010Prepare yourself for a casual summer with the SeaVees James Perse Linen Slip-On ($150). Although they sport a higher price tag than your average boat shoe, these SeaVees partially make up for it with a soft, premium linen canvas upper, suede heel patch, unique light blue rubber sole, and understated design that blends well with [...]
Sorel Fairbanks Drift Arctic Sneaker
Sunday, January 31st, 2010Although some parts of the country are seeing a slight thaw this week, winter is far from over, and the Sorel Fairbanks Drift Arctic Sneaker ($100) can help see your feet through the remaining weeks of cold weather. Inspired by winter chukkas worn by the Alaskan Inuit, the Drift is a cold weather shoe meant [...]
Sperry Top-Sider 75th Anniversary Collection
Wednesday, January 20th, 2010Celebrate three-quarters of a century of a nautical clothing icon with the Sperry Top-Sider 75th Anniversary Collection ($55-$88). Created in 1935 by sailor Paul Sperry, who created the sneakers’ unique Razor-Siping bottom grooves after watching his dog run across a frozen pond, these laid back kicks are nearly synonymous with boating, and are available in [...]
Saucony ProGrid Razor
Wednesday, January 20th, 2010No, not that kind of razor. The Saucony ProGrid Razor ($135) is a Red Dot Design Award-winning running shoe meant to keep your feet protected and comfortable out on the trail. Features include a three-quarter cut for protection against the elements, an eVent waterproof fabric bootie, a Vibram Trek outsole for superior grip, ProGrid impact [...]
Converse by John Varvatos Sprint Grip Chukka Boot
Monday, November 9th, 2009Combining an All-Star-style sole with a weathered, worn suede upper, the Converse by John Varvatos Sprint Grip Chukka Boot ($100) is bound to cause confusion — and draw a few compliments along the way. It features a removable insole, leather trimming and inner lining, a lace-up front, and looks that might best be described as [...]
Warrior Footwear
Thursday, October 15th, 2009Dating back to the 1930’s, Warrior Footwear ($45-$60) are neither flashy nor ultra-exclusive, but like Chuck Taylor’s, they have a classic, iconic feel despite their ubiquity. Originally conceived as an affordable athletics shoe for the Chinese market, dominating the industry in the ’70s, ’80s, and ’90s, Warriors come in several plain yet endearing styles, including [...]
Bowery John Varvatos Chuck Taylor All Star Hi-Tops
Monday, October 5th, 2009What better shoe to celebrate the heritage of John Varvatos’ 315 Bowery store — which used to be a little place called CBGB — than the venerable Chuck Taylor? Bowery John Varvatos Chuck Taylor All Star Hi-Tops ($250) are Bowery NYC-branded sneakers, featuring the classic Chuck Taylor silhouette and rubber outsole, while adding a black [...]
New Balance 574 Clips Sneakers
Monday, September 21st, 2009Maintaining the silhouette and style of the company’s normal 574, the New Balance 574 Clips Sneakers ($75) are a limited-edition run made from leftover “clips” of materials salvaged from the construction of NB’s 993 and 996 lines. Upgrades in the clips collection include more durable grey pig suede uppers — taken from the 993 — [...]
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