Sony, if you haven’t already heard, wants to dabble beyond electronics. It is taking a dip into the fashion world too, starting with the FES Watch U and this: a pair of sneakers called 247 v2 Concept by New Balance. OK. Maybe Sony is not expanding into fashion. What it really wants is to showcase the possibilities when you combine technology and fashion, and the concept New Balance kicks is the other piece of fashion-tech marriage that will help to push the notion forward. How so with the sneakers? Well, if you have noticed, it has e-Paper incorporated into it. Continue reading Sony Partners New Balance To Put e-Paper On This Concept Sneakers
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New Balance Japan Releasing Super Dope Evangelion-themed Sneakers
Fans of Evangelion is going to dig this. New Balance Japan has announced a collaborative sneakers collection with the cult mecha anime. Yes! It is happening… again! And boy, are those shoes looking super dope! I am totally all over even though I know very well I wouldn’t be able to get my hands on them. I am happy for those who can. Anyways, Evangelion has partnered with Japanese retailer GU to out Evangelion-inspired kicks based on New Balance Fresh Foam Cruz. Continue reading New Balance Japan Releasing Super Dope Evangelion-themed Sneakers
Here’s Louis Vuitton Space-inspired Monogram Galaxy Collection
Here’s another space-related news. Well, Louis Vuitton is not going into space, or at least not yet, but the Parisian fashion house has will get wealthy space-adoring, LV fans going ga-ga with the Louis Vuitton Monogram Galaxy Collection. It is basically the LV monogram you are familiar with, but the space serves as the backdrop. The collection comprises of four new bag styles, along with two LV classic travel classics, Keepall and the Horizon. Continue reading Here’s Louis Vuitton Space-inspired Monogram Galaxy Collection
Adidas Is Giving You A Reason To Buy All Seven Dragon Ball Z Shoes
Adidas is giving Dragon Ball Z’s fans a good reason to acquire all seven Adidas Dragon Ball Z sneakers from the soon-to-be-available Adidas Dragon Ball Z Collection. According to a report, all seven of the manga-themed shoes are confirmed to hit the shelves starting September 29 in a staggered release. Goku’s Adidas ZX 500 RM and Frieza’s Yung 1 kicks will lead the charge and you will want to be on high alert as soon as you got the first two pairs because, each pair will come with a shoebox featuring an unique art work based on the featured character of the shoes. Continue reading Adidas Is Giving You A Reason To Buy All Seven Dragon Ball Z Shoes
New Movements Sneakers Is Classy, Sustainable And Made In Europe
Forget about big brand name sneakers if you are all about sustainability. Instead, you should look to kicks like the New Movements Sustainable Sneakers because, sustainability. While some big brands are embroiled in controversy such as terrible work conditions, underpaid workers and questionable manufacturing process, Norwegian New Movements promised the use of recycled, as well as natural materials, handmade by craftsperson in ethical working conditions and paid fair wages. And it is 100 percent made in Europe (specifically, Portugal). Continue reading New Movements Sneakers Is Classy, Sustainable And Made In Europe
You Can Wear NASA On Your Feet With This Mercer Amsterdam Sneaker
Only a handful have the privilege of stepping into space. Some chose to work for space agencies like NASA to fulfill their wish to be involved in space explorations, but really, what are the odds of you working in NASA? There’s a simpler way actually to show your love for all-thing space, though, and that is this: Mercer Amsterdam x NASA Sneakers. Continue reading You Can Wear NASA On Your Feet With This Mercer Amsterdam Sneaker
These Are Under Armour’s New UA HOVR Connected Shoes
If you haven’t been a fan of Under Armour, you may not have know that Under Armour have been selling connected running shoes, AKA smart shoes. The first of UA’s connect shoes were introduced early last year at CES and a year on, earlier this year, the company introduced two new pairs: UA HOVR Phantom Connected and UA HOVR Sonic Connected. As a pair of running shoes, their designs are unlike the norm employed by giants like adidas, Nike, New Balance and the likes, which usually has a lot things going on that makes you think “science.” Continue reading These Are Under Armour’s New UA HOVR Connected Shoes
Someone Turned A Balenciaga Triple S Into A Functional Bong. Yes, Really!
Sneakers, whether or not it has been worn, are not objects that you want to be close to your face, much less taste it or take a smoke out of it, but for a rather wacky project, men fashion blog Dandy Dairy decided that it is a good idea to retrofit a bong into a Balenciaga Triple S Sneaker to result in the world’s first Balenciaga Triple S Bong. Yes, really. It happened and below is the video of one Uncle Werner (of Dandy Dairy) shows you how it is done. Continue reading Someone Turned A Balenciaga Triple S Into A Functional Bong. Yes, Really!
Louis Vuitton’s New “Zig Zag” Skate Shoes Are Really Super Chunky!
Louis Vuitton has never known for sneakers. Perhaps, that will change with Virgil Abloh’s involvement? Likely. Perhaps starting with the Louis Vuitton Chunky “Zig Zag” Skate Shoes. This pair is the first kicks to debut since after the founder of street wear label Off-White took the post as the artistic director at the Parisian fashion house. Normally, I am not awe by designer sneakers. To me, a true sneakers is one that come from sport equipment makers, but I do find the Louis Vuitton Chunky “Zig Zag” Skate Shoes quite a sight to behold. Continue reading Louis Vuitton’s New “Zig Zag” Skate Shoes Are Really Super Chunky!
Nike Gives Its Iconic Swoosh Logo A New Look On Air Max 1
The highly recognizable and iconic Nike swoosh logo has a makeover which I didn’t think was possible. The sportswear giant has been rebooting some of its iconic models, giving them new-look logos, or simply bestowing them with new designs and materials. The Nike Air Max you see here is one of the latest to get one or both treatments. The most noticeable would be the new embroiled swoosh that looks like as if it is in motion, at speeds. Continue reading Nike Gives Its Iconic Swoosh Logo A New Look On Air Max 1