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A First Look at the Public School x Air Jordan Horizon

Public School NYC has long been collaborating with Jordan Brand on a few of its signature sneakers such as the Air Jordan 10 and Air Jordan 12, so the Horizon might come as a surprise to some. The silhouette features a fully-knitted upper set atop an Air Jordan 13 sole, and is similar to the popular Air Jordan Future lifestyle sneaker. Public School NYC’s iteration of the Horizon features a black and white upper featuring geometric shapes. Although an official release date hasn’t been made, expect this pair to retailer around $225 USD.

Nike Blazer Mid Premium Vintage "Light Bone"

Fresh off the release of a Black/Sail colorway, Nike Sportswear is back with a “Light Bone” take on its Blazer Mid Premium Vintage. Built atop white rubber foxing and a matching herringbone traction pattern, the mid-top take on the old school basketball kicks comes with a bone-colored premium suede upper while matching faux croc skin hits the Swoosh and heel. Finally, vintage details like retro branding, a nylon tongue and exposed tongue padding complete the offering.

Retailing for $100 USD, the “Light Bone” edition of the Nike Blazer Mid Premium Vintage is available now via Berkeley’s Bows & Arrows.

Opening Ceremony x Vans 2015 Fall "Hands Laced" Authentic

Opening Ceremony introduces its signature hand print to yet another vibrant footwear collection in collaboration with Vans. The Vans Authentic lace-up model is decorated in the retailer’s famous motif across its canvas upper and is offered in two colorways: black/true white and estate blue with yellow accents. The low-top, unisex silhouette also features metal eyelets, reinforced toecaps, Vans’ signature waffle outsoles in white, and clean white laces. Shop the Opening Ceremony x Vans Authentic Hands Laced sneakers now online for $70 USD.

CLAE Introduces the “Frazier”

SoCal footwear label introduces a new silhouette to its sneaker lineup ahead of the fall season. The all-new Frazier shoe utilizes a mix of traditional athletic elements and contemporary aesthetics, resulting in a stripped-back, minimalist design. The high-top’s upper is constructed premium leather and features tonal waxed nylon lacing and neoprene accents with subtle branding placed at the tongue. Sitting atop of a molded EVA footbed for increased breathability and a rubber outsole, purchase a pair in a trio of stylish colorways for $150 USD from the brand’s webstore.

Nike Roshe NM Flyknit Premium Black/Black

The Roshe NM Flyknit PRM silhouette is back as Nike brings us a sleek Black/Black-Dark-Grey-White colorway for the unique lightweight runner. This iterations adopts the usual Flyknit upper with a solid black overlay with a subtle black Swoosh logo, black laces, black heel tab, a crisp white outsole, and 3D-moulded heel counter.

NikeLab Free Inneva II

Nike struck (white) gold with the release of the Free Inneva a few years back, which has also seen a bit of resurgence amongst sneakerheads within the past year thanks to some clean colorways of the Free Inneva Mid. Following up on the momentum, the Swoosh has struck again with a surprise sequel to the silhouette, aptly dubbed the Free Inneva II. The follow-up sneaker preserves the woven upper from the first model, interrupting the nylon webbing with suede paneling through the midfoot. Of particular note, the webbing is hand-woven with threads of varying length to allow supportive flexibility. Available at select NikeLab locations on August 22.

Raf Simons x adidas Originals Stan Smith 2015 Fall/Winter Collection

Since its launch, the partnership between Raf Simons and adidas Originals has garnered a reputation for avant-garde and sometimes otherworldly interpretations of classic sneaker silhouettes. It comes as no surprise then, that Simons drew his inspiration from outer space for his latest collaborative footwear collection – his fifth with the Three Stripes. Featuring space-age riffs on familiar favorites such as the Ozweego II, Response Trail, and Response Trail II styles, the Fall/Winter 2015 lineup also includes new iterations of Simons’ beloved Stan Smith court shoe. Available this time in distressed finishes, bright shades like flash pink, as well as more neutral tones such as navy, core black and all-white, the new range is yet another covetable footwear offering from the iconic Belgian designer and German sportswear giant. Look for the Raf Simons x adidas Originals Fall/Winter 2015 Stan Smith collection now at the HYPEBEAST Store.

Exclusive adidas Stan Smith for Barneys

Just in case you didn’t have enough sneaker collaborations in your life, Barneys New York is launching a new footwear project, BNY Sole Series, with an exclusive range of eight shoe styles slated for release periodically through December.

The first in the series is Barneys’ streamlined take on the adidas Stan Smith, featuring luxe black leather uppers, white midsoles and a gold Barneys logo on the tongue. The shoe pares things down, with adidas’ signature perforation on just the inner side of each shoe, and the adidas heel tab switched out for an asymmetrical alternative.

Nike Roshe LD-1000 "Sport Red"

Following the release of the monochrome colorway last week, Nike presents a new colorway of the Roshe LD-1000 silhouette. Blending elements from the Roshe One and iconic Cortez, the retro-infused sneaker is seen in an eye-catching ”Sport Red” mesh upper and tonal suede accents, which are contrasted by navy leather detailings for the Swoosh and heel tab. White lacing and inner lining complete the upper’s design, which sits atop of a crisp Roshe NM midsole.

Air Jordan 1 "Pinnacle" With 24K Gold Detailing

Jordan Brand unveils the Air Jordan 1 “Pinnacle.” Arriving in two distinct iterations, including a luxurious white caviar rendition and a black snakeskin variation, the latest Air Jordan 1 highlights a premium white leather upper as 24K gold detailing adorns the Air Jordan wings logo, lace eyelets, tongue emblem and back heel unit. A complementing white midsole and outsole finish the luxurious aesthetic as an eye-catching snakeskin upper decorates the black silhouette. The Air Jordan 1′s signature high-top construction outfits the limited edition “Pinnacle” rendition. The Air Jordan 1 “Pinnacle” will be available at select European retailers including Solebox this weekend followed by a U.S. release on June 20.

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adidas Originals Blue 2013 Fall/Winter Leopard Pack

The adidas Original Blue line adds a modern flair to iconic, timeless models, reappropriating them to set the bar for street fashion. The brand now unveils a look at a new range of footwear for Fall/Winter 2013: the Leopard Pack. Here we find the Tech Super 2.0, the AO Hook Shot II, and the Match Play models given special treatment for adidas’ stylish line. The Tech Super 2.0 is handled with a subtle black suede upper and detailed with tonal leopard print on the exterior, while the interior is composed of a more natural leopard print. 

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