Known for their minimalist take on elegant sneaker silhouettes, Common Projects gives us a look at what’s in store for their expansive Spring/Summer 2014 footwear collection. Sticking to what works, the sneakers are all minimally adorned and relatively tonal, with all the typical Common Projects silhouettes represented. For more information check out Common Projects.
Parisian luxury brand Saint Laurent, headed up by Hedi Slimane, gives us a look at their upcoming line of footwear for Fall 2014. Emphasizing the ‘Creeper’ silhouette, the shoes are variously embellished with buckles, studs and metallic paints. Overemphasized thick crepe soles give the shoes a decidedly 50′s aesthetic. You can pre-order from the entire Fall 2014 Saint Laurent footwear collection now.
Luxury designer Tom Ford’s first foray into the sneaker scene will come this Fall, and now we finally have a preview of what to expect from the iconic designer. Keeping it simple, both a high-top and a low-top sneaker will be on offer; each featured in seven shades of premium leather and five unique versions of velvet. Of course, the sneakers wouldn’t be worthy of the Tom Ford logo if they weren’t handcrafted in Italy to the highest standards. Look for these footwear firsts from Tom Ford at his global flagship stores.
New York accessories label The Hill-Side has released this look at their take on warm-weather footwear for Spring/Summer 2014. For those familiar with the brands signature ties and pocket squares, these sneakers carry forward with the emphasis on unique patterns and materials being used in new and interesting ways. Made in Japan, you can shop these Hill-Side sneakers now here.
California-based Radii footwear give us a look at their Fall 2014 offerings in this expansive lookbook. Some silhouettes included are the “Cuffs Hi-Top”, the “Jax” and “Phuket” sneakers and boos like the “McKinley”. Design features include Wolverine Leathers for a premium look and feel as well as Radii’s proprietary ‘Cloud 9′ insole system. To shop Radii’s offerings head over to their online shop now.
Classic footwear label New Balance has given us a first look at what’s to come in the warmer months with this “Summer Solutions” footwear collection lookbook. The collection features their 574 and 996 silhouettes along with the more technical MNL 574. Beyond just the Summery color palette, the shoes benefit from a new combination of outsole for increased performance. The 574 MNL takes its outsole from the Minimus MW00, and the 996 features the 890′s REVlite outsole. Though both changes provide weight savings and increased flexibility, the overall aesthetic of these classic shoes thankfully remains intact.
For those that can’t quite relate to the special edition “Gold Hypervenom” soccer cleat that Nike Sportswear created for Brazilian striking star Neymar, they present “Gold Hypervenom” collection of more utilitarian footwear. The collection includes the Free Flyknit Chukka, Tiempo ’94 Mid, Air Max 90 Jacquard, Air Max 1, and Roshe Run Hyperfuse. Each sneaker features variations on gold elements to signify the current scramble for one of sports greatest honors. The Nike Sportswear “Gold Hypervenom” collection is set to hit select Nike Sportswear retailers and Nike.com this Friday, June 27.
With an NYC pedigree that stretches back to the 1970′s, Pony gets justifiably nostalgic with their Summer 2014 footwear collection. Silhouettes making an appearance include the Vintage Slamdunk Hi and Joggy Ox Nylon and Topstar (in both low and high editions), all familiar to those who were around during the birth of the streetwear scene. You can pick up a pair of throwback Pony’s now at the Hypebeast Shop.
A new brand on the scene out of Japan, Suicoke have just released a collection of simple and stylish sandals for Spring/Summer 2014. Consisting of three silhouettes, the DEPA, the CHIN and the SHACO, the designs feature a durable Italian-made Vibram sole and an adjustable nylon strap system. Check out more at Suicoke and head over to Norse Store to shop these sandals now.
Oliver Sweeney give us a look at their upcoming Fall/Winter 2014 footwear collection. Inspired by “the best features of British country attire” the footwear is made from locally sourced materials and constructed by hand for an unrivaled level of quality. Deep colors are a signature of the collection, with various leathers taking on rich, varied patinas.
