High Snobiety has recently release a feature on Nike’s Vintage Running Collection. The basis of this collection is to recreate the past memories and meanings once held by Nike’s innovative past. As Nike continues the releases of various retro shoes, these retro inspired runners from the Vintage Collection will not succumb to any modifications or differences as they have been created to the exact specifications of the originals. As well each shoe has been given a vintage treatment to give a sense of story. Perhaps some many not appreciate the falsification of a sneakers story, much like starch and raw denim but conversely, to some we feel as though an exact original reproduction in pristine condition just wouldn’t be the same either. The Vintage Running Collection will feature the Cortez, the Waffle, and the Daybreak.
The latest Weekly Drop podcast features Keith Hufangel, creator of famed San Francisco sneaker, apparel, skate (take your pick) shop HUF. Keith speaks about how he became a pro skater and the development of HUF not only as a store but as a brand as well. He also address the whole Ray Fong adiColor issue. If you got a few minutes to spare check out the interview.
Starting May 12th, a three way collaboration will see X-Large, Hong Kong based toy designer Michael Lau, and Hong Kong streetwear brand Fingercroxx release six different figures. The drop order is as follows for the Hong Kong releases (retail is $599 HKD or ~$77 USD):
May 12 – FX Joe, FX Buster & FGXX Work
May 19 – Space Finger & Finger King
May 20 – X-Laugh
The X-Laugh is the flagship figure of the line, and appropriately is released last. X-Large stores worldwide will receive shipment of these figures.
Image: Crazy Toyz
An all new colorway of the Nike ACG Wildedge has dropped. The Wildedge is a modern take on the vintage ACG classic, the Wildwood. Updates on the Wildedge relative to the Wildwood include rubber bumpers for toe protection along the front, a nylon upper (as opposed to leather), and a 1 piece full length tongue-less booty similar to the Free.
Image: Ryouki
Logan Hicks is world renowned for his extensive skills in creating stencils. His impressive list of clients include the likes of K-Swiss, Burton, Upper Playground and others. In the near future Logan Hicks will be making his way to the East Coast, and as a tribute, X-Large have set up a final show that will consist of not only Hicks’ most current works as well as vintage pieces that were once thought to be all sold out will make a triumphant return for this show. As shown a few days ago, some special collaboration pieces will also be available for sale exclusively in X-Large’s LA store.
Logan Hicks Farewell Los Angeles Show
May 17th-July 4th
Upstairs Gallery
X-Large Los Angeles
1768 Vermont Ave.
Telephone: 323-666-3483
Opening Reception
Thursday May 19th
7pm – 9pm
Image: X-Large
