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“Copper” Foamposites Back on for 2/13/2010

February 8, 2010

Last we heard the “Copper” Foamposites were delayed indefinitely. Well it looks like someone jumped the gun and the rest of the internet picked it up an ran. However, the 2/13/2010 release date is back on track. We know a lot of you were anticipating these dropping. So now that you know they are back [...]

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10 Questions for Tinker Hatfield: Nike Design Guru

February 8, 2010

The folks over at WWD.com had a chance to sit down with one of the most influential shoe designers in the world, Tinker Hatfield. Working on Jordan’s brand from the III to XX, Tinker has quite a bit of experience with shaping the sneaker world. Tinker, a trained architect who joined Nike in 1981, is [...]

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Nike Spring 2010 Talache Mid AC ND

February 8, 2010

We haven’t seen a new Talache in awhile, but Nike brings the silhouette back for the Spring 2010, with the Mid AC ND. Coming in either black or white colorway, both of the kicks use a smooth leather upper with a thick, rubber sole. There is a bit of perforation on the heel, as is [...]

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Stash x Nike Air Force 1 AFX – ReConcepts Version

February 8, 2010

If you are going to be around Cambridge this week, I suggest you run by Concepts and pick up the re-released Nike Air Force One AFX. Done as a collaboration with Stash, the kicks feature a camo and brown construction, with a shiny metal buckle for the strap, instead of the traditional plastic or velcro [...]

Puma First Round Ex – LOT78 vs. Sadia Rafique

Puma First Round Ex – LOT78 vs. Sadia Rafique

February 8, 2010

Puma recently decided to collaborate with designer Sadi Rafique, allowing her to create a special pair of classic Puma First Round EX’s, and she definitely created a unique pair. She personally handpicked the fabrics and colors, and even had input into the shoe’s print techniques, as well as designing the shoe bag that comes along [...]

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Radii Footwear – ASR Tradeshow Preview

February 8, 2010

We haven’t seen much from Radii Footwear since they dropped their Spring preview, so I was glad to find these pics from ASR over at CToTheJL.. Using an interesting mixed material upper, the kicks were created to resemble an organic cork upper, with earthtone accents. The addition of the rubber sole makes the kicks appropriate [...]