Italian mountaineering-turn-fashion outfit Diemme has produced an exceptionally strong collection of boots for their Fall/Winter 2013 collection. Typically associated with drab utilitarianism, Diemme has taken the traditional hiking book and livened it up with some serious injections of color. As is expected, these pieces are all made in Italy to the highest standards out there. You can shop the entire Diemme Fall/Winter 2013 collection no at the Hypebeast Online Shop.
This Autumn/Winter VICO continues with its journey into Scandinavia. Inspired by Scandinavian functionalism, cleanliness, sophisticated design and their beautiful natural environment. Vico travelled to the South of Sweden and passed by Mölle in Sweden wheere they found a beautiful environment. Those places where independent minds go to feel the freedom of nature, surrounded by water and rocks and call it their ‘weekend escape’.
California-based footwear brand Thorocraft has quickly made a name for themselves – their first collection was in 2009 – as a brand that infuses new life into classic silhouettes with bold pattern and material combinations. Iconic silhouettes like oxfords, derbies and slip-ons are rendered in beautifully detailed suede’s and eye-catching prints. The perfect blend of formal-meets-street style, they’re a must-have for any footwear aficionado. For more information check out Thorocraft’s website.
English footwear outfite Mr. Hare releases this video entitled “Killer” to showcase their upcoming Fall 2013 collection. For Fall we see a selection of wingtips, sneakers, and loafers influenced by an assortment of underground cultures including hip-hop and electronic music.
HUF gives us a look at a great new sneaker pack for Fall in the form of their ‘Arena’ offering. Combining classic skate influences familiar to HUF with those of soccer, the result is a forward-thinking design with vintage flair. Elements like a cupsole from soccer, while double-stitched toecaps mean these pieces can take a kickflip or two. An impact-resistant Gel insert and quilted elements finish off this highly detailed offering. HUF’s Fall 2013 Arena Collection is available now in three colorways: ash/black, royal/gum and black/sport white, all available online and at HUF retailers worldwide.
Reebok Classics is set to help you celebrate the 4th of July in style with the release of a 2013 Patriot Sneaker Pack. Decked out in various combinations of red, white, and blue, the Independence Day collection features six classic models from the Reebok archives: the Pump Twilight Zone, Question Low, Ex-o-fit, Phase One, Workout Mid, and Workout Mid Plus. Look for the entire range to hit stores June 28!
Taking inspiration from the “Tour de Suisse” cycling race, Bally delivers a Spring/Summer 2014 footwear collection that combines vintage silhouettes with modern materials for a shoe that blends form and functionality. Beautifully crafted with Goodyear welted soles, the Desert Boot reference the brand’s hiker aesthetics, while the Oxford toe cap flaunts the latest Bally ‘Flex-Tech’ technology. Materials like a special water-resistant ‘Rubberized Leather’ and a stain-proof ‘Techno Suede’ are heavily in use, but the silhouettes and styles remain elegantly stylish, not giving thought to the cutting-edge elements incorporated into the whole.
British footwear brand Pointer presents its lineup of Spring/Summer 2013 footwera collection through this editorial piece for Shoe Master. Models like the A.F.D and Chester silhouettes are taken in new colorways and prints, breathing new life into a brand that’s always on the cutting edge. Those opting for something a little upscale can turn to the Rosa and Cragos with their classic appearance, premium suede construction and bolder hues. The collection is currently available for order over at Pointer’s website.
Vans presents an assortment of upgraded Classics with the Ballistic pack this fall. Reinforced ballistic nylon is brought to the uppers of the Authentic and panels of the Half Cab for two colorways of each silhouette with additional suede construction utilized on Steve Caballero’s signature sneaker. Available in Black and Wild Dove offerings, each pair is built on Vans’ celebrated vulcanized waffle outsole for superior skate grip. The Authentic takes each hue to the floor while the Half Cab brings contrast with classic white midsole detailing. Speckled tech lacing and tonal stitching finish the Ballistic Classics for delivery this June at key Vans retailers.
