Band of Outsiders teams up with the perennial Sperry Top-Sider for yet another beautiful collection. Full of suedes and canvas’ (with one black pair or suede/leather boat shoes), the collection is sure to go quick. We see a new pair of penny loafers, with the very classic “penny slip” on the tongue. Personally, my favorite are the seersucker boat shoes; simply beautiful. Now, if you want to buy a pair (which you need to, because it is crucial for your Spring/Summer look) head over to Tres Bien Shop and grab one.
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Neil Barrett High Top Dress Shoes for Spring/Summer 2010
A new take on an old classic, Neil Barrett presents his “High Top Dress Shoe” for Spring/Summer 2010. Oddly enough, these really aren’t “dress shoes”, just more like a classy, causal sneaker you can dress up in a blazer, flat front chinos, trousers, etc. A vulcanised sole, desert boot panels, all drapped in light beige/gray suede and a leather toe; classy may be an understatement. Purchase yours now at The Corner.
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Jil Sander Spring/Summer 2010 Footwear
In the accessories section of Jil Sander’s Spring/Summer 2010 collection; you’ll find some beautifully crafted simple and subtle laced derbies. These will come in colors of a quaint creme, white, black, and light gray. Each one is built on the same wood grain looking sole (minus the black ones, they come on a black sole), so if you step out of the house in these; I’m damn sure you’ll turn some heads.
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visvim Spring/Summer 2010 New Releases
visvim gives us a quick preview of their new footwear releases for Spring/Summer 2010. First for the men, we see a pair of smooth; almost patent leather looking strapped low-tops called the “Foley Lo-Folk”. While you look down at these boys, you’ll see the sweet black leather and clean white sole. Then, there is a pair of of heeled, light brown boots; called the “Clara Boots”. They have a very western vibe to them, the thick stitching gives of that cowboy boot look. Both models released on Friday (February 5th), so go on the new (or to a boutique) and find yours today.
Gourmet’s Spring 2010 Sneaker Collection
Gourmet shows somewhat of a lookbook for the collection of Spring 2010 sneakers. They come back with some new variations of the L’Uno’s, L’Quattro’s, and Cinque’s; but add on pair of low-tops, and one pair of Sperry-like mid-tops. We all expect creativity from Gourmet, and they keep on giving us what we want. The low-tops are called the “Diciotto’s”, while the mid-tops are called the “Dicinove”. The line is full of the traditional premium leathers, suedes, and canvas’. Make sure when these come out, you grab your pair at Gourmet’s website.
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A.P.C. Suede Derbies
A.P.C. tosses us a preview of their charcoal gray suede derbies; which, are beautifully crafted. Much of the footwear by the company is derbies or low-top sneakers, and these just add onto the nice collection. Not only is it draped in gray suede, it walks on a gum crepe sole. Purchase yours at Context Clothing’s website.
Comme des Garcons Homme Spring 2010 Canvas Sneakers
Japan’s Comme des Garcons Homme line brings us a classic version of the Chuck Taylor in a two tone canvas low top. This low top has some special add on’s like double lacing, and a two tone tongue and heel as well. Classically crafted, especially with the vulcanised sole; purchase your pair at Museum Ark.
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Creative Recreation Fall/Winter 2010 Collection Preview
Creative Recreation lets us sneak a peek at their new Fall/Winter 2010 collection, and the progression is beautiful. In the past, we’ve been used to seeing the same silhouettes such as the Cesario or the Dicoco, but this year they’ve created some great new silhouettes; that look like they’ve been inspired by some sneakers of the past. The Solano is their newest piece, and includes zipper on the upper, that you can zip or un-zip for your preference. The Dicoco’s got a revamping with new colorways and textures. This year (quote me on this) Creative Recreation will have one of the biggest years in urban footwear; especially thanks to their “The Collection” line. You can check out more right here.
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Volta Fall/Winter 2010 Boots at Bread & Butter
Bread & Butter has been doing a large amount of collaborations/partnerships with clothing and footwear companies lately; and this one with Volta is the newest one. Volta premiered their low top version of this boot at Bread & Butter when Volta first came out; and in my opinion, these boots are much nicer. Full of suedes and premium leathers, the boots come in colors of browns, beiges, blues, and grays, and the boot has a thick ribbed ankle. Enjoy.
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Timberland Fall 2010 Collection
Timberland’s new Fall 2010 collection is a fresh twist on Timberland’s initiative. We’re all used the the traditional 6 inch with the padded ankle with the thick sole; but this new Fall collection brings us some new editions. First is the Counterpane Chukka Boat Shoe with a unique toe, next is the Tackhead Surveyor Cap Toe with a very thick inner. Lastly, we find ourselves looking at a beautiful pair of 6 inch Colrain Reissue’s. For the Counterpane’s and Tackhead’s, you’re looking at $325, and for the Colrain’s’ they will retail at $400. Make sure you buy yours at Nordstrom’s, Barney’s, Saks Fifth Avenue, Kitson, Fred Segal, American Rag, and Bloomingdale’s.
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