Deluxe and Vans preview a pair of Eras from their 10th Anniversary Collection. Featuring a streamlined silhouette, the simple monotone upper is made of a hairy suede that is contrasted by white laces. A light brown leather patch accents the heel portion of the ankle closure. Priced at ¥13,650 JPY (approximately £100), the shoes will come in black and navy colourways
Vans Vault is back with the OG Style 36 LX Two Tone range. A tribute to the brand’s iconic 1978 low-top model that may be better known as the Old Skool, this collection reworks the “jazz striped” fan-favorite with a duo of two tone offerings in classic blue/dandelion and orange rust/coconut shell. Be on the lookout for the Vans Vault 2013 Spring OG Style 36 LX Two Tone models to hit select Vault by Vans stockists sometime in June.
If the Play Cloths and Saucony collab that together built the Shadow 5000 “Precious Metals” pack, was a little too futuristic to you, perhaps this one will leave you feeling a little more at home. Dubbed the “Cotton Candy” pack, this trio of kicks plays off of the universal love for the powdery good stuff, which we swore we could live off of as kids. Using three sugary sweet colorways, including Dream Blue, Mimosa, and Coral Almond, the two brands successfully blend suede uppers with a contrasting white midsole and tonal laces and special-edition liners to build the perfect summer shoe. The set will be releasing in limited numbers in the coming weeks, with those who have the Swaag iPhone App (a free download) among the first able to own a pair followed by a wider release.
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Tagged 5000, Cotton Candy, Kicks, Pack, Play Cloths, Saucony, Shadow, Sneakers, Trainers
Get me a flight to Florida….As part of Disney’s Hollywood Studios ‘D-Tech Me’ experience for its ‘Star Wars’ Weekends, the entertainment giant has announced that it will offer fans a way to make themselves into mini ‘Stormtrooper’ figures. To let you explore the dark side and be part of the Empire’s Imperial army, fans would have to sit through a 10-minute 3D scan of their faces—shot using “the world’s highest-resolution, single-shot 3D face scanner created by Imagineering scientists with Disney Research labs”, according to Disney. The completed Stormtrooper figurine will take 7-8 weeks (longer, if shipped internationally) to be delivered to your doorstep. Each customised Stormtrooper figure is priced at US$99.95 a pop.
The mainstream adoption of the smartphone has generally meant more chance to kill/waste time, be anti-social and in some cases, simplify your life. Kwikset’s Kevo looks to perform the latter with their new integrated lock that enables users to unlock their doors via just a simple tap. There’s no need to swipe your phone over the keyhole but rather the tap instantly pairs and recognizes the authorization between the two. In addition you’re able to send temporary codes to trusted people so you can let them in without the hassle of dropping keys off and meeting up. For now the Kevo is only available for the iPhone 4S and 5. For more information head over to Kwikset.
Nike continues to release colourful new versions of its classic for the summer months. The “Beaches of Rio” Pack was a first move in that direction and now they follow up with the new Classic Cortez Nylon QS “Aloha” Pack. The iconic low top sneaker from Nike returns this season with nylon uppers in bold colors, featuring all-over flower prints.
Not new to each other, Stone Island and Italian footwear maker Diemme have teamed up once again and present a solid sneaker offering for Spring/Summer 2013. Featuring a satin weave and cotton canvas upper with suede heel reinforcements, the two stayed close to your favourite Vans silhouettes with this release. A low top version, similar to the Era and a mid top version, similar to the Chukka Boot, are presented, each available in the three colours of the French flag – white, navy and red. Pick up a pair here
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Tagged 2013, Chukka, Diemme, Era, Sneakers, Spring Summer, Stone Island
