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I don’t know about you but i am booooooooooooooaaaard of hi tops. Maybe it is because I live in the UK and it is positively towny nowadays, but this look is getting a little old and predictable…. never the less Supra are pushing on with a niche that they have carved pretty deep for them selves and if anyone can give longevity to the hi top phenomenon then it is them!

Here’s what Supra had to say on the release: “As the third installment in Chad Muska’s groundbreaking, and now classic, line of SUPRA footwear, the SKYTOP III is being hailed as the most stylistically and technologically advanced offering in the collection thus far. The SKYTOP III continues the tradition of fusing skate with fashion, but in a slightly lower profile. The shoe features a molded TPR cage highlighted by lines that hearken back to the original SKYTOP. This version offers a modern rubber cup sole with full-length, blown EVA throughout the forefoot and heel. The skate sensitive areas are reinforced with rubber sidewalls. Inside the shoe a fully enclosed mesh booty provides breathable support and increased comfort. Lift the footbed to discover the removable EVA pod with an encapsulated air pocket that provides extra heel impact protection. The tread pattern was carefully designed to give greater flexibility and increased board feel. And, finally, in keeping with Muska tradition, there’s a stash spot behind the tongue. Or, as Chad himself simply described the SKYTOP III, “It’s part tech runner and part basketball shoe, mixed in with the lines of the original SKYTOP.” Initial offerings at launch are available in white (Gunny TUF), grey (suede), red (suede), and black (nubuck).”

The Nike Hachi QS has a qwerky style of its owen combining elements from the Toki and Blazer models plus a hint of the old Sting runner. These two colourways also feature Nike vinatge tongue clamp labels and use the off-white sole wash to give a vintage yet up to date feel if that is not a contradiction in terms! Both colourways are available now.

Supra footwear presents the “Beer Pack”, a limited edition release that is inspired by a certain US beer… the Beer Pack raises a toast to Supra’s own Factory 413 including styles “Thunder” and a “Cuttler”. Both styles are constructed using ““Satin” SUPRATUF® material, and according to Supra’s press releaase “the navy blue high top Thunder suggests full-flavored brew while the grey and navy mid top Cuttler reflects light beer“.

Both styles are limited to 413 pairs globally and are sequentially numbered on the inside of the tongue, plus they include beer cap-inspired appliques and come packaged in special bespoke boxes. Both styles are available on Wednesday, April 13th at suprafootwear.com and the following locations:

FRANCE – Colette, Paris
GERMANY – Solebox, Berlin
SWEDEN – Sneakersnstuff, Stockholm
U.K. – Foot Patrol, London
U.K. – ONE at Slam City Skates, London
U.S. – Factory 413

Cheers!

New for Spring 2011, comes an exciting collab between Stussy Deluxe and Timberland who have joined forces to produce a new leather loafer. These loafers are hand-stitched shoes and come with a premium suede upper and Vibram outer sole. Available in 3 colours, brown, grey and black with very limited distribution.

The Janoski Mid is Nike SB’s best selling style to date… ever! so what more to breath some like into a style once it has been wrinsed… you got it… turn it into a mid! this one looks pretty sick though and doesn’t take anything away from the original silhoutte. will the mid’s and hi’s fad ever die… not yet that is for sure. enjoy the official commercial from nike below.

A nice addition to the SS11 Vans vault collection features a new “one Peice” construction for the Vans Authentic. it seems everything this season is slimmer and back to basics, we have already seen similar silhouettes from DVS, Circa and Supra and this update from Vans seems to fit in well. The uppers feature really nice leathers in two colours, coupled with all white foxing tape.

New from Supra footwear this season comes The Wrap in a quiver of colours this show is a step in a new direction for Supra. Not that they don’t make hi tops any more, however this is something for those guys who want something more understated.  Read the rest of this entry »

Posted this week over at lakai.com is the new Vincent Alvarez commercial which showcases the skills of Chocolate skateboards rider Vincent Alvarez. As per usual the production on is silky smooth as it is on all Lakai video media. Check the nollie full cab super slow mo’!

Vincent amongst other styles is sporting the new Lakai Pico style which has just been released, looking super nice in the blue red suede.

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.

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.

Now live over at Nike skateboarding the latest instalment of the Nike SB tour video featuring the Nike SB amature team on their tour of the US. Part 3 of Don’t fear the sweeper picks up where they left off in pt 2 and see’s the Nike SB team finishing up in New York then and heading over to Pennsylvainia and Miami then on to their final stop of the tour in Texas… Yeeeeehaaaaaaw!

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.