As a young and upcoming sneaker label, 100 Styles and Running has looked to making unconventional pairings work, in hopes of continually pushing the envelope. Their hope is that the sneakers they make can break many molds and transcend barriers to make a product which best reflect their revolutionary desires. Their 2008 Summer collection includes the Abbott and Dylan. The Abbott comes in both conservative and more visually stimulating colors while the Dylan is clean cut low top sneaker. For more information go to the 100 Styles & Running site.
With comic characters enjoying a renaissance in recent memory, New Era has put together an upcoming pack of caps themed after the big bad green monster the Hulk. The pack includes four different styles with much imagery which has become synonymous wtih the Hulk. The New Era 59FIFTY Hulk pack will release in May, right before the upcoming movie which hits box offices June 13th, 2008.
As part of a series of movie and comic book related releases, New Era initiated an Iron Man pack of caps set to release in association with the upcoming full length Iron Man movie. The pack includes some highly detailed offerings. The caps will release in April, while the movie is set to debut May 2nd, 2008.
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As Creative Recreation hits stores nation wide, here’s a further look into some of the Spring 2008 models and colorways from the footwear label. The Colombo is a modified multi-panel loafer design with a more subdued color palette while the slip-on style Don Carlo is a perfect shoe for the warmer weather with it’s perforated leather upper. Available now at select Creative Recreation dealers.
This latest collection of footwear from YMC embodies the London designers’ philosophy and their desire to continually produce innovative design orientated products. The highlight of their collection the “Zip” boot features an inter-changeable leather and canvas upper attached via zipper. Other models include “Foxing” boot and a white patent leather Plimsoll. The collection is available now at Blackbird.
In massive volume spanning over 224 pages, sneaker magazine Sole Collector leaves no stone unturned as it covers a monumental year for the Air Jordan legacy. The comprehensive issue features interviews with Tinker Hatfield, never before seen XX3 samples and prototypes, a look into Gentry Humphrey’s sneaker collection and a look back at Air Jordan I through XX2. The two covers seen here include a Michael Jordan cover as well as a Tinker Hatfield & Michael Jordan cover. The solo Michael Jordan cover is exclusive to subscribers while the Tinker Hatfield and Michael Jordan cover will be available exclusively at Foot Locker no later then February 23rd. For running updates, check out ISS for more details.
