Freshness has done an interview with graffiti artist/shoe customizer Jorone. The interview talks about his history and views about graffiti and shoe customizing.
+ Interview with Jorone
These are apparently a collaboration between Pro Keds and Undefeated as showned by the Undefeated logo on the tongue. However, we don’t know when it will be released or if it will be released. The camo patterns are quite nice though and I hope they will come out sometime in the future.
+ HK-Kicks
Graffiti artist, Mr. Cartoon, has worked with Vans to produce this new Classic Slip-On. As you can see in the pictures, the art on the slip on will be Mr. Cartoon’s famous clown designs.
+ 5th Dimension
You may have seen these from the Motug art exhibition but if you haven’t, then you must check these out. JB, the independent sneaker designer and producer has collaborated with Motug to produce these limited and very artistic sneakers. The sneaker features contributions from various artists and only 24 pairs are ever produced.
+ 5th Dimension
If you’re a Star Wars fan (or even if you’re not), you’ll probably want to get one of these (at least I do). This is the 400% Boba Fett Kubrick which stands 280cm tall! They will be limited to only 1000 pieces and will also come with accessories. Release date is April 29th, 2005.
+ Ningyoushi
Eastpak releases a series of new limited edition “Zombie Flesh Eaters” backpacks. Although the shape of the backpack is very simple, the designs for each of the backpacks are not. There are four individual design which revolve around the Zombie theme.
+ Chapter World
Need clothes to match your brand new Air Jordans? Then check out the catalog posted on Niketalk. It includes matching outfits for each shoe which include the Jordan Retro 14, Team Reign, Melo 5.5, Team Strong, Dub Zero, Team Handlez and Jeter Series 6. The apparel will be available in the holiday season of ‘05.
+ Holiday ‘05 Catalogue Pics
This pair of New Balance M574 is no ordinary M574 but the new Mita Sneakers and Real Mad Hectic New Balance M574. They will be available in Japan late April and will be sold in limited quantities. Real Mad Hectic’s director, Yoppi, decided on this colorway because it attracted attention when showned in magazines and I agree. This colorway is hot.
+ Alternate Sneakers
Here is a never seen before pair of Nike Dunk Low SB sample. These will have a fully black suede upper plus a cool gum sole. It will have a fat tongue like many other Nike Dunk Low SBs do. Release date is unknowned but my guess it that it will be released in the winter holiday because the current release calenders does not include this Nike Dunk SB.
+ Kix Files
These Nike Dunk SBs will be released this summer of 2005. I don’t really get this next part but according to a post on Niketalk, they will be released in a package which will include a suit, dress shirt, umbrella and a fedora. If you’re interested in seeing them in the flesh, check out Brooklyn Projects in LA as they’re currently being displayed there.
+ Niketalk
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