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Tanks and work shorts are the order of the day at the moment what with all this nice spring whether we are currently seeing. Volcom have just released the above in a press release highlighting so key pieces from their SS11 collection.

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!

New from Girls skateboards scheduled for release mid May, the Jumbo Jamz series. This series follows the success of the OG Jamz boards from wallride 18 and gives a refreshing update, and something that is pretty unusual for Girl skateboards is a series which encompasses the entire team!

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.

Click on the image above to check out the trailer for the first ever MIA shop video. From the lens of reputable skate videographer Josh Stewart and featuring the usual Miami headz Forest Curby, Ed Selego, Cody Lucas, Joel Meinholz, Paul DeOliviera, Ben Gore and Brian DeLaTorre. The trailer is super slick so we should expect the completed film to be an above average shop vid.