Puma will be teaming up with Ducati to produce a new collection of sneakers that will be sold exclusively at Footlocker. For the promotion of this release, Puma Europe has launched a new website that consist of a driving game which is made to provide players a chance at winning 1 of 10 Sony PSP. This is definitely an interesting approach, so be sure to give this mini-game a try.
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We here at HYPEBEAST had a special chance to check out the newest Burton products coming out for next year. For their 2008 range, Burton enthusiasts can expect a variety of new soft and hard goods that combine quality, functionality, style, originality, and more, all taken to an insanely new level. Products such as a water proof denim outfit, the Andy Warhol x Burton collaboration, the newest iDiom collection, the Mark XIII range, and the new EST boards and bindings are just some of the highlights of what could be seen at the showroom. There’s really a lot to talk about when it comes to the 2008 collection, and it was all pretty overwhelming to see it all. But if you already know about Burton being the best out there when it comes to putting out the best products in the industry, then all we can say is take a look at the pictures and see everything for yourself.
Eyewear label Von Zipper teamed up with Streetwear brand XLARGE for two new collaborative items. First is a checkered print sunglass in black and white. It’s a white big frame sunglasses that comes in a black metallic lens. The other is a collection of tees with the same checker print on the sleeves. The tees come in a variety of colors in white, black, and beige.
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Here’s a look at some upcoming Japanese New Balance models that will be available in Europe this summer. The Black/Purple M1500EBP and the Brown/White M1500EDW will be released in limited numbers during May at select tier 1 dealers however in August these two colorways alongside the Black/White M1500EBW will release at tier 1,2 and 3 account holders. The M990EXBM is a tribute to Japanese console games with it’s bright colors. These are slated for a July tier 1 release in Europe.
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Sneaker Freaker has a great exclusive interview with Hikmet Sugoer of Solebox and pictures of the Nike Berlin Air Forces. The inspiration of these new Air Forces come from the time of World War II and the division of East and West Berlin. Hikmet expands on these inspirations for the shoes, as he talks about life growing up in West Berlin and the influences he took in growing up in the 80’s with MTV, Hip-Hop, and Art. Read on now to learn more about Hikmet and these fresh looking Berlin Air Force 1’s at Sneaker Freaker.
