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HUF for Converse Skidgrip product red release in black canvas. Ltd release for aids charity product red this shoe features 3 way cross brand all in the name of charity. if you don’t know (red) then go here and learn.

Judging by the last week it definitely seems like spring is trying it’s hardest to power through so what else could be more topically than a post about Volcom’s new spring swim wear that should be hitting shops any day. This Spring season see’s the introduction of the distinctive Volcom “Shred It” group in their swimwear collection.

This collection consists of a one piece and a bikini style, for which the inspiration came from what is happening in denim-shredded, ripped and torn apart denim trend was translated to create this group. The fashion on the streets was transformed to style on the beach… Biker jackets are “in” and with that comes ripped tee’s and subsequently ripped jeans?? what just a minute is this the early 90’s… no, well thought i’d check, so odd, i had really bad deja vu there for a second!!

anyway, jokes aside we really like this concept and not seen much like it about yet. we also like the way the ripped effect on the one piece forms the Volcom stone logo. Look out for this one at all Volcom swimwear stockists.

The Lakai Manchester select flag ship model in the Lakai range is just starting to hit stores with 2 new colours for the spring summer 2010 line. Updates include a bright and fresh orange and white suede and a bit more sensible black charcoal suede. We love this Lakai style and these colours definitely don’t disappoint.

We posted last we about the new Evan Hecox x Incase laptop sleeves and iphone covers as part of the curated by Arkitip series, which being Hecox fans we were super hyped on. Well, now you can download the artwork in digital form over at Incase and set it as your laptop desktop or background for your ipod or iphone! fill your boots…

Nixon watches limited edition collab with Paul Rodriguez’s store Primitive. Available exclusively at primitive these bad boys are inspired by the team colours of LA basket ball team the LA lakers.

Given the attention Primitive is getting right now and the fact that the rubber player is fast becoming one of Nixon’s hottest styles these should be gone before you even noticed they were there!

While we’re on the subject of Supra footwear, we totally forgot to blog this the other week… nothing like finishing in the bottom half of the table to inspire you to pull your finger out!

This spring Supra have released their latest edition to the Supra range, the Skytop 2, Chad Muska’s latest pro shoe which see’s very similar styling to the hugely successful Skytop. In a world over run by mid tops we sit wondering if this trend will ever die, not yet it seems… until that day fill your boots!

The Supra Skytop 2, available in white tuf, black suede and navy gold.

More –> Supra Skytop 2

You know you’ve made it as a footwear brand when you start doing cross brand collabs with New York skate boutiques. Supra stepping the game up with the Supra x DQM Heartbreaker Skyyop. Muska was at Daves quality meat on the 12th of this month signing stuff and “rapping” with the kids.

the shoe looks pretty nice however you’d be pretty lucking to get hold of a pair, keep your eyes peel and your ebay Supra Skytop search results bookmarked.

Evan Hecox original art director at Chocolate skateboards has worked for years providing us with a fresh approach to the urban landscape. Now in this collection Evan Hecox has teamed up with premium accessories brand Incase to create a serious of laptop sleeves and iphone cases. Designed to fit the 15″ MacBook Pro snuggly the laptop sleeves feature form-fitting faux-leather construction, poly-satin quilted interior lining and Evan Hecox-branded YKK zipper pulls.

The serious features Evan Hecox street scenes from three iconic locations London, New york and Tokyo with different art work printed front and back. check out Akitip for more details.

Fresh for spring 2010 Pointer footwear comes with some updated colours in one of our favourite casual sneakers the Fairbank. The Pointer Fairbank is available in four colours this season, electric blue, black, natural and white, but the white for us is the stand out piece giving a nice mid 90’s feel utilising the much overlooked gum sole.

New for spring 2010 Supra have updated the Cuban to give birth to the Supra Cuban 1.5! The introduction of laces instead of of the chain gives it a less del-boy feel and almost re-invents the shoe. Available in four colours TUF black perf, TUF white perf, red canvas and grey canvas and being released over the next few months.

When it comes to snow / street wear cross overs no one does it better than 686. Amongst the many limited edition products for this season from 686 this one caught our eye the most. 686 and shoe UK shoe brand New Balance have come together and produced a snowboard boot remake of the classic MT580 sneaker.

“Based upon the original MT580 sneaker, the 686 design team recreated a fully functional, technically advanced snowboard boot with a sneaker-like fit. The intense process utilized New Balance’s proprietary features like Rollbar® and Abzorb®, as well as combining BOA’s® proven Focus® lacing system. The end result is a true masterpiece of New Balance’s quality footwear heritage and 686’s technical snowboarding history.”

it definitely seems that the sneaker to snowboard boot cross over is taking effect what with the new Nike snowboard boot range and DC using the manteca silhouette for ever. maybe it’s played out already or maybe its just getting started, all we know is we like it! to accompany this 686 release New Balance have also made the MT580 in the exact same colours as the snowboard boot…

Nike 6.0 team rider Coco Ho has just been crowned ASP rookie of the year, well done Coco! check out the below video for more on Coco Ho and Nike 6.0.

Matix clothing launch headphones range

New for holiday 09 Matix clothing announce the launch of there new headphone range. These look super nice and even though the action sports x headphone market has started to get a bit cluttered with a number of brands jumping on the headphone band wagon, we think these look really nice and have a good point of difference.

Matix clothing has been manufacturing quality skate / snowboard clothing for over a decade and with this new category for them it seems they are serious about giving the likes of WESC and Skullcandy a run for their money!

The first run of Matix headphones see’s just one style the Domepiece coming in three colours, black gold, camo and white red print. More to come in 2010…

Tech specs:

Driver: 40mm

Frequency:20-20000khz

Impedence: 33ohm

Sensitivity: 120DB

Plug:3.5mm gold plated

more….

Skullcandy agent Roskopp headphones designed by Jim Philips

New from master headphone brand Skullcandy this season are the Jim Philips Skullcandy agent headphones which feature Jim Philips’ iconic Santa Cruz Roskopp art work.

Whilst these headphones are new on the market they have a refreshing feel of nostalogia about them. With the first Skullcandy x Santa Cruz collaboration featuring the ever popular “screeming hand” Santa Cruz graphic, this second offering seems to round things off nicely.

Buy: Skullcandy agent roscopp

Fat face half price pre-Christmas sale!

In recent years it seems going on sale pre Christmas is the norm. What ever the motivations this is great on a consumer level and we have just heard that outdoor apparel brand Fat Face are offering up to a massive 50% off selected items…

Fat Face continue with their ‘Up To Half Price Monster Deals‘ on Selected Items! i guess now’s the time to get off your back sides and grab your self a bargain before the push chair wielding mums beat you to it!

Info: Go to Fat face sale