October 25, 2009

Ato 2010 Spring Collection

For Spring of 2010, Japanese designer Ato Matsumoto has opted for a biker motif with its motorcycle pants as well as its leather jackets. Black is the predominate color used and high top footwear can also be seen on the runway in Matsumoto's latest collection. more

April 10, 2009

Ato Matsumoto Hiker Sneakers

Steering away from his patented Hi-Strap sneakers, Ato Matsumoto gives us a look into another model from his Japanese brand. This latest Hiker Sneaker takes hints from outdoors footwear along with some influence from the traditional athletic sneaker. Mixing it up with premium leather and patent, this new joint comes ... more

March 27, 2009

Roc Star x Ato Matsumoto Hi Strap Sneakers

Following up on a pink colorway seen near the end of January, Roc Star unveils a second blue colorup in their collaboration with footwear brand Ato Matsumoto. The kicks, doneup in Ato's signature hi-tops, feature neon accenting over a primarily black backdrop and dark grey patent leather paneling. Available now ... more

January 28, 2009

Roc Star x Ato Matsumoto Sneakers

The latest colorway in Ato Matsumoto's popular sneaker model teams him up with DJ Daruma, designer of Japanese label Roc Star. The kicks take some obvious influence from some early 90's releases with neon pink accenting over a black backdrop. Retailing for ¥30,450 (Approx. $337 USD), the collabo project will ... more

January 27, 2009

Ato Matsumoto Cowhide Sneakers

While the celebrity backing of Ato Matsumoto has waned in recent memory, the Japanese designer has quietly released some new and colorful versions of his Velcro Cowhide sneakers. Seen here is a multi-colored version combining both leather and patent leather in a bold concept. Available now at Revolution. more

November 14, 2008

Ato Matsumoto 2009 Spring/Summer Cow Hide Boot

Thrusted into the limelight thanks largely in part to an appearance on the feet of Kanye West, the Ato Matsumoto Cow Hide Boot has been long overdue for a colorway update. Looking at a March release date, the shoe now boasts a new black/green/purple colorway on the sneaker which has ... more

September 9, 2008

Ato Matsumoto 2008 Fall/Winter Collection – Velcro Zip High Top

For the 2008 fall/winter collection, Ato Matsumoto has offered an updated version of their Velcro Zip High Top originally seen earlier this year. Although the color schemes are roughly the same, Matsumoto goes about things in more subtle fashion ditching the patent leathers for regular full-grain leather. Hidden behind a ... more

April 15, 2008

Ato Matsumoto Velcro Zip High Top

Japanese designer Ato Matsumoto has released a new high top style incorporating various features. Based on an all too familiar silhouette, the front includes your conventional lace up styles while the rear includes a zipper and Velcro enclosure at the heel. Both black patent and white patent styles are available. Source: ... more

March 30, 2008

Ato Matsumoto 2008 Spring/Summer Footwear Collection

When it was first sported on the feet of Kanye West, everybody was getting their panties in a knot over what the deal was. Since then, the chunky velcro'd sneaker has seen a few renditions come and go. The latest colorways feature a metallic silver colorway as well as previous ... more

March 14, 2008

Ato Matsumoto 2008 Fall/Winter Collection

Japanese designer Ato Matsumoto was thrusted into the lime light last year as many Kanye fans and sneaker fans alike wondered what exactly was on Kanye West's feet. His 2008 Fall/Winter collection emphasizes silhouettes and layering as he aims to achieve a useful aesthetic. Source: O'logy more