Footwear Proper
Posted on April 26 2017
On the adult shoe, a semi-translucent rubber outsole and TPU sidewalls create a striking effect while providing superior traction, while the YEEZY BOOST 350 V2 midsole utilizes adidas’ innovative BOOST™ technology to create a durable, shock-resistant, responsive sole.
Footwear Proper
Posted on April 19 2017
Inspired by the enduring concept of clothing as a second skin, adidas Originals by wings+horns SS17 is a practice of form and function, creating lightweight, weather-ready apparel and footwear with striking visual appeal with credible practical applications, whilst a subdued colour palette of heather greys and blues reference the duality and diversity of the Arctic summer, a world made equally of dark and light, brooding and beautiful.
Footwear Proper
Posted on April 18 2017
Karhu releases two Aria colour ways that pay homage to the original design, colour and construction. The latest Arias receive pigskin suede and nylon mesh at the toe for breathability. The mono-sock construction provides comfort and a secure fit around the foot. One of the Arias receives a speckled midsole to add detail on the compression EVA midsole. Both Arias are dressed up in two OG inspired colour ways associating back to when it was a premium running model in the 90s.
Footwear Proper
Posted on April 10 2017
Change takes drive. adidas Day One is tailored performance for the court—where making the shot is as crucial as making a statement. Our always-on, always-moving lives call for something more. That more is adidas Day One, an elevated capsule collection that each season explores a different facet of the adidas DNA. Intelligently engineered, Day One resides at the intersection of sports and leisure, placing adidas’ performance expertise in a lifestyle context. Each piece is executed with the key elements of style, attitude, and innovation.
Apparel Proper
Posted on March 28 2017
Spring comes late to Finland as snow only starts to melt during March. Flowers slowly get the chance to bloom and the green grass begins to emerge from frosted grounds. As the sun beams brightly over the white snow, anticipation for warmth spreads amongst the community. While the rest of the world enjoys spring, Finland has to wait a little longer, but eventually it comes and it starts in “Maaliskuu” or Finnish for the month of March.
Footwear Proper
Posted on March 28 2017
In recognition of the spring season, Karhu pays respect to the outdoors with its latest edition of the iconic silhouette the Synchron Classic. The Synchron Classic “Outdoor” features a dual density EVA midsole with a visible air cushion unit in the heel. The marzipan coloured pigskin suede, white “M” logo and original black nylon mesh draws inspiration to Finland’s birch tree forests. A black and white two-tone lace that diagonally crosses the toe box completes the Synchron Classic “Outdoor” model.
Footwear Proper
Posted on March 27 2017
Since opening in 2006, Canadian retailer HAVEN has become a major force in global menswear. Starting with physical stores in Vancouver and then Toronto, HAVEN has grown a truly international following. Its extensive online platform combines retail with elevated editorial and investigative features.
Footwear Proper
Posted on March 23 2017
Vault by Vans partners with Schoeller, the leader in innovative and high-tech performance textiles, to create a seven-piece footwear collection featuring Schoeller’s highly functional fabrications on Vans’ classic silhouettes.
Footwear Proper
Posted on March 22 2017
adidas consortium and Swiss footwear powerhouse Titolo collaborate on a fresh, icy NMD. With stores in Zurich, Bern and Basel, Titolo has looked to the region's dramatic outdoors to create a sneaker inspired by alpine snow zones and hidden glacial phenomena.
Footwear Proper
Posted on March 20 2017
Known across Japan for their relaxed sartorial take on classic fashion designs, United Arrows & Sons has brought this same perspective to a capsule of iconic 3-stripes designs, working closely with up & coming typographer MIKITYPE on a text graphic which reads“United Arrows& Sons” and “adidasOriginals” in Katakana.
Footwear Proper
Posted on March 09 2017
Sneaker Exchange brings two retailers together and challenges them to overcome geographic and aesthetic differences. KITH and NAKED collaborated on a product that captures the essence of their enterprises. The result is the striking, ultra-contemporary NMD CS2 - a new, sock-like silhouette which abandons the conventional lacing system. It is an aesthetic that speaks to both genders, and defies peoples' expectations as to what male or female sneakers are supposed to be.
Footwear Proper
Posted on March 05 2017
This March, adidas Consortium releases a pack to celebrate a global women’s movement. This pack offers three Samba’s in rich color ways, designed specifically for women.
Apparel Proper
Posted on March 03 2017
In their first collaboration with adidas, Sneaker Politics has come up with a stylish, a royal shoe based on a strong backstory. It pays homage to Mardi Gras’ past and present, but it is also a model versatile enough to be worn in all circumstances. The Gazelle is having a real moment and this Primeknit version will be a hit with sneaker enthusiasts seeking both a strong degree of heritage and modern technological innovation.
Apparel Proper
Posted on March 02 2017
This spring, Vault by Vans collaborates with Stockholm-based menswear powerhouse, Our Legacy to create a 10-piece footwear and 12-piece apparel capsule collection inspired by Californian hardcore punk culture. The offerings include Vans’ classic footwear silhouettes in bold orange, black and white colorways and timeless Vans apparel basics including a pullover sweatshirt and graphic tees that convey a striking blend of street culture and high quality design.
Apparel Proper
Posted on February 15 2017
The second installment of the 2017 Sneaker Exchange is a transcontinental collaboration between two major Consortium partners. Sweden’s Sneakersnstuff began life in Stockholm and has gradually opened stores across northern Europe. Similarly, Social Status started with a single store in North Carolina before expanding around the eastern United States.
Footwear Proper
Posted on January 24 2017
colette and UNDEFEATED deliver a collaboration at its best. Both parties share a common interest in footwear, they used their silhouettes as a template and worked together to establish a common thematic ground for their executions. Two models, mirrored colorways, one clear and consistent theme – the adidas Consortium Sneaker Exchange kicks off in style in January 2017.
Mike Pham
Posted on October 07 2016
JC Ro is an artist based here in Long Beach, CA, but his talents and blue collar work ethic were forged back before the Metro-Detroit native made his move for the west coast in 2003. What started off as a move towards California in the pursuit of palm trees, pretty girls, and year round skating weather, has since transitioned through design and into a career in art.
Brittany Tran
Posted on July 19 2016
When it was previously slated for release, the shoe was popularized in many “Best of Year” lists
