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As Usual, Japan Gets the Best Exclusives
Brand: Moonstar 810s Season: Fall/Winter 2021 Buy: Moonstar, eBay sometimes Editor’s Notes: Japanese company Moonstar was founded in Kurume, Japan, in 1873 as a rubber processing plant, first applying its production know-how to the construction of jika-tabi shoes and eventually updating its techniques to create some pretty hardy contemporary sneakers. Most frequently stocked overseas at […]
KITH’s 10th Anniversary New Balance RC_1300 Is an All-Hands Affair
Brand: KITH x New Balance Buy: KITH’s website and stores from June 12 at 11 a.m. EST for $165 apiece Editor’s Notes: First revealed on the cover of SHOES MASTER and teased by Ronnie Fieg himself, KITH’s take on the chunky New Balance RC_1300 is very nearly upon us. Turns out, the shoes are part […]
PUMA Brings Pops of Color to Its Wild Rider Franchise
Brand: PUMA Model: Wild Rider “Vintage” Release Date: July 10 Price: TBC Buy: PUMA and select retailers What We’re Saying: The PUMA Wild Rider is arriving in a range of new tonal colorways that add a pop of flavor to the brand’s premier silhouette. The three colorways are: dark blue with white detailing; mustard yellow […]
Angelo Baque Leaves His Mark on the ASICS GEL-KAYANO 14
Angelo Baque is certainly familiar with ASICS, having collaborated with the brand multiple times for his Awake NY label. Now, however, it appears the man himself is stepping into the spotlight, delivering a GEL-KAYANO 14 design that is marked with his name, not that of his brand. Baque took to Instagram today to give us […]
BBC & adidas Are Blasting Off Into Space
Highsnobiety aims to provide our readers with the latest updates in the sneaker world. However, we cannot verify the reliability of any unauthorized leaks or rumors unless this information is provided directly by the brands themselves. With Pharrell at the center, Billionaire Boys Club and adidas extend their collaborative partnership with a new design falling […]
Dior’s B30 Is a New Balance for (Very) Rich Sneakerheads
Brand: Dior Model: B30 Release Date: October Price: 890 EUR Buy: Dior What We’re Saying: Dior’s new B30 sneaker, unveiled as part of the luxury house’s Resort 22 collection a month ago, is one of its sportiest to date, taking inspiration from retro running aesthetics. At first glance, one might even say that the sneaker […]
Reebok Chopped the Top Off the Club C
Brand: Reebok Model: Club C Mule Release Date: Available now Price: $95 Buy: SSENSE What We’re Saying: The classic Reebok Club C has been turned into a mule, proving that the #Mulement is nearing its peak. Over the past 12 months, we’ve seen Mule versions of popular sneakers as well as a range of dedicated […]
Nice Kicks & adidas Are Taking It Back to Where It All Began
Brand: Nice Kicks x adidas Consortium Model: Ultraboost Release Date: July 9 Price: $180 Buy: In-store and online at Nice Kicks What We’re Saying: Five years ago Nice Kicks released a now-classic adidas NMD that jumpstarted the retailer’s beloved tie-dye series. The time has come for the franchise to end, as Nice Kicks is retiring […]
Jeremy Scott’s Teddy Bear adidas Are Back
Last month when adidas announced a rejuvenated partnership with Jeremy Scott, we immediately got psyched for the return of his wings and bears designs in particular. As the designer’s first collab of 2021 surfaced just weeks later, we were somewhat taken back by how tame the overall look was, being accustomed to more outlandish creations […]
Reebok’s Best New Sneakers Just Dropped in GR Colorways
Brand: Reebok Model: Zig 3D Storm Hydro and Premier Road Modern Release Date: Available now Price: $180 (Zig 3D Storm Hydro) and $200 (Premier Road Modern) Buy: In-store and online at Reebok What We’re Saying: Reebok’s new lifestyle models have taken the sneaker world by storm in recent months (no pun intended), as the Zig […]
Fear of God’s California Slip-On Drops Tomorrow
Brand: Fear of God Model: California Release Date: July 9 at 7AM PT Price: $195 (adults), $145 (kids) Buy: Fear of God What the Internet Is Saying: “The year of the $10 material foam flop. Thanks, Kanye.” What We’re Saying: It’s hard to deny that Kanye West has, once again, started a trend. This time, […]
Nike Explores Cork in Latest Move to Zero Sneaker
It’s no secret that environmentally conscious consumerism is a hot-button issue. Nike’s Move to Zero campaign, a company-wide initiative that sees the brand on a journey toward zero carbon and zero waste emissions, steps up to the plate and attempts to straddle the divide between conscientiousness and consumerism. The Nike Plant Cork Pack, now available […]