The Air Jordan 33 is Designed to Change the Game
No longer a fashion accessory. A Jordan you can actually ball in.
Last night in Los Angeles, Jordan Brand took flight. The basketball powerhouse unveiled its latest game shoe, the Air Jordan 33, in an immersive experience that featured everything from a first look at new apparel to movement-mapping sessions that compared attendees' hangtime to the GOAT's.
The Greats Bab V2. Ideal for Fall
A necessary, reasonably-price palette cleanser in today's more-is-more sneaker climate. (from GQ)
A necessary, reasonably-price palette cleanser in today's more-is-more sneaker climate.
In 2012, longtime sneaker industry heads Ryan Babenzien and Jon Buscemi decided to sell quality sneakers directly to consumers, lowering prices for customers and allowing the guys to compete with major sneaker brands right out of the gate. They called the brand Greats, set up shop in Brooklyn, and made their first sneaker—a clean white tennis style dubbed the "Royale"—that fit into just about every guy's closet. The fact that the Royales were $300 less than a pair of Common Projects and a little cooler than a pair of Stan Smiths made them an instant hit. Since then, the brand has expanded its offerings to include over 15 sneakers, and collaborations with the likes of Nick Wooster, Marshawn Lynch, and NYC skate-prep label Noah (which is helmed by Ryan's brother Brendon). But for all their bolder offerings, like metallic slip-on sneakers and camo chukka styles, it's one of their most versatile and simple shoes yet—the Bab V2—that you'll want to wear over and over this fall.
The Bab V2 has a lightweight upper that takes cues from popular modern running silhouettes, but its minimal styling makes it feel more like a sneaker to wear with jeans, not gym shorts. A thick sole provides the kind of comfort that guys on the move will dig, but where the Bab V2 really excels in its extra-wide mud guard—that piece running the length of the shoe, just above the sole—which will help you avoid wet socks during those inevitable fall rain storms. The Bab isn't waterproof, but on a day when you step in a shallow puddle on the way to work, you'll be glad you had 'em on your feet.
In a sneaker climate where $500 (or ever $800) intentionally ugly sneakers are blowing up, the Bab V2—minimal, modern, and practical—is a welcome palette cleanser. The pair is also affordable. As is the case with every sneaker in Greats' line-up, they deliver serious bang for your buck, providing a designed-in-Brooklyn silhouette you won't find anywhere else for just $79.
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Converse First String Chuck Taylor 1970s Hi 'Floral'
An elegant floral appearance on an iconic Chuck Taylor. This take on the classic Converse high-top is underpinned by the leather upper.
An elegant floral appearance on an iconic Chuck Taylor. This take on the classic Converse high-top is underpinned by the leather upper, with tonal outsole, rolled laces and subtle branding to heel. [button link="http://www.endclothing.com/catalog/product/view/id/254691/s/converse-first-string-chuck-taylor-1970s-hi-floral-148575c/category/60/"]Buy Now / $165[/button]
Common Projects x DSM 10th Anniversary
From your favourite luxury brand of sneakers Common Projects has released a striking limited edition model to celebrate Dover St Market's 10th Anniversary.
More from your favourite luxury brand of sneakers Common Projects has released a striking new limited edition model to celebrate Dover St Market's 10th Anniversary. The new style updates their hugely successful Achilles sneaker with a a new tartan variant in two styles. One style is a tartan heel and to be more bold, there's a tartan all over.
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Cole Haan ZeroGrand
Cole Haan is adding to their popular Lunargrand collection with an evolved new look for the summer. Style and performance don't necessarily have to contrast.
Cole Haan is adding to their popular Lunargrand collection with an evolved new look for the summer. Style and performance don't necessarily have to contrast. Cole Haan ZeroGrand No Stitch couples a traditional brogue upper made of ripstop nylon to a luxuriously cushioned injected outsole, fused using high frequency welding to eschew the need for visible stitching. The result is a pair that’s extremely breathable, lightweight at 290 grams per shoe, and entirely made for motion. The Grand.OS platform for your feet that and is broken down into three main features: enhanced flexibility, reduced weight, and improved cushioning. [button link="http://www.colehaan.com/zerogrand" newtab="on"]$248-$298 / Cole Haan[/button]
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