There was previously a contest where 6 shops participated in and this was to customize their version of the Zoom Kobe I. Premium Goods took the idea of energy and designed the shoe revolving around Kobe himself and the energy his possess. Energy can never be created nor destroyed, but only earned. The purple gradient takes the literalism of energy one step further that energy is infinite. Kobe’s number last season was 8 and when the 8 is turned sideways it takes the meaning of infinity. So they have engraved that in the leather throughout the shoe, which also creates a nice pattern for the overall appearance. On the back of the shoe is the “Atomic Kobe†logo, which yet again ties into the science of Kobe. There will only be 24 pairs released worldwide.
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Mr. Friendly is a character that was born in Japan in 1988. Many people from around the world have been celebrating Mr. Friendly’s Day for past ten years. Starting on April 10th, Colette welcomes Mr. Friendly’s and his numerous “Love & Peace” items, among which can be found is the recycled t-shirts with and exclusive designs for Colette. From April 12th to 14th, they will be making and selling Mr. Friendly pancakes which will be on display in their shop windows. April 14th will also be the day for their “Canvas Totes” auctions and these cavas totes have been customized by various artists. All proceeds will go to the “Rewrite The Future-Save the Children” foundation
The two San Francisco outfits of MashSF and HUF are about to release this new collection of tee’s featuring four different prints involving photographs involving fixed gear bikes. This will drop at HUF, this Saturday April 14th. Also be on the look out for some new stuff from Benny Gold.
World famous boutique, HUF, will be opening a new skate shop and the grand opening will be this coming Sunday April 14th. This new shop will be a great new addition to San Francisco and for this occasion, they will have skateboarder/musician Tommy Guerrero live at the event. For those in the Bay Area, this is one opening that’s definitely worth checking out. The new shop is located on Sutter Street at Jones.
Info: Barry Lai
In upcoming months, Nike Skateboarding will be releasing a pair of Nike Team Edition SB that will be featuring the ever-popular cement print. Here are detailed photos of the sneaker, which reveals the black, navy, and red colorway and the detailed cement print on the front and rear of the shoe. This year is another prime year for the cement print as Jordan III colorways are being released. So don’t be surprised to see more cement print sneakers coming soon.
Image: chip_SB via Nikeskateboarding.org