The Sneaker Book looks back on the past 50 years of shoe design and covers almost every type of sneaker from the old canvas Converse “Chucks†to the more high-tech tech innovations of the late 1980s.
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Next stop: Sneaker Pimps Atlanta! The world’s largest touring sneaker and street based art show will be heading to the A-T-L This month – friday – August 25th (doors open at 9pm). For Atlanta, Dr. Octagon and Public Enemy will be forming live along with DJ Lord. JB Classics will also be in the house exhibiting his own installation. And, of course… tons of sneakers! Make sure to catch the Atlanta show. Peep Flyer for more info.
Also a special announcement. Chicago Venue has changed for Sneaker Pimps Chicago. It will now be held at:
Congress Theater
2135 n. Milwilwaukee ave
Chicago, Il, 60647
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These new Vans Old Skool Mids from the “Syndicate” line are definitely a must to pick up. They feature suede material as well as a nice camo pattern. The good thing is that they won’t break your bank. Available now at Slam City in the UK.
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Head over to Kix and The City to check out some of the samples that will be coming out from Nike for Spring 2007! In the pictures, you’ll see samples of Dunks, Air Forces, Air Maxs and a whole lot more.
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The two big names from Japan, Undercover and Comme des Garcons, are teaming up to release this collaboration tee at Shinjuku Isetan, Japan. There is the big vertical message of “I Remember Nothing” on the front with a “Death” graphic.
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Sneaker Freaker is showcasing this sample of the Nike Air Assault Retro. The midsole on this sample will be different in the production version. Slated to be released sometime next year.
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Nike recently released a new “Player Exclusive†colorway of the Zoom 2K4 for Kobe Bryant. Rumor has it that the Laser version will be released only in Asia.
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Nike will release this Air Force 1 Low in a red/blue/white/yellow colorway on August 16th. It also has a burgundy midsole and baby blue outsole.
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Mr. Kim has recieved a limited edition tee from the artist group, Pro Wolf Master. It features a subtle white Pro Wolf Master logo on a white base tee. In addition, they will have some other colorways including white/black, black/white, black/black. The tees are produced to celebrate their upcoming flagship showroom in Hong Kong.
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The pixel artist group Eboy and the fashion goddess DKNY has teamed up and to design this pair of sneaker. They were showcased at Bread and Butter Berlin few weeks back and caught a lot of attention from various people.
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