The Common Projects Achilles model has been recreated for the warmer summer months with the addition of a new gum sole version. The shoe strikes a balance between a casual low-top and designer shoe, making them the perfect shoe to dress up or down in any occasion. Now available at Caliroots’ C Store.
Folk Clothing gives us a very deep look into its men’s Folk Spring/Summer 2010 footwear. The very comprehensive collection includes a number of both casual and formal shoes, including desert boots, chukka’s, oxford’s and a host of other designs. The stand out feature of the collection seems to be the high grade materials used, from colorful suede’s and leathers to simple canvas’s, available are also designs containing mixture of materials. A more detailed look of the collection can be viewed after the jump.
Band of Outsiders, more familiar for their trendy garments and casual outer wear releases two pairs of shoes along with its Band of Outsiders 2010 Spring/Summer collection . Not straying too far from its established sense of easy going aesthetic, the shoes include a pair of loafers and boast shoes done in collaboration with Sperry.
Japanese brand Undercoverism lets loose another selection from its spring / summer 2010 collection, these tough looking hiking boots. Styled by Jun Takahashi, he adds some brilliant details, like little punk influenced heel-spikes, to create a brilliant complete shoe. Available in three different colorways, get your own from Zozovilla now.
Dr. Martens releases its Spring/Summer 2010 catalog, and inside we get a good impression of the feel of the collection. Consisting predominantly of the popular eight eyelet boot in interesting new colors we get an immediate understanding of the direction the English label wanted to take. From soft tones to more extreme hues the vastness and diversity of the collection provides for a large selection. What caught my eyes were the rose patterned boots coming in three different styles, as well as the black, brown and grey mids.
Rachel Comey‘s spring / summer 2010 collection has something for the dandy in all of us, in the form of this ‘Keene’ oxford. Little details like the tan leather trim set off the white leather uppers and classic tan soles perfectly. A great take on an old classic that’s sure to find a place in your shoe closet once the snow melts for good. Get your own pair at Gargyle.
France’s Gourmet gets set to release its 2010 Spring collection. A large collection consisting of about 8 different shoes, with three brand new models including the eight models, the Tre, Diciotto, Dicinove, with the Uno, Quattro, Cinque, Nove, Quadici. Most of the desings come in various colorways, with all sorts of materials mixed and matched. Make sure to chek out the detailed gallery for more.
The new Pierre Hardy – Spring/Summer 2010 Footwear collection has just been released. Not straying to far from previous footwear collection, in terms of style, this new effort tries to recreate the ”simplicity” and edginess of last years very successful Nubuckorama jump offs. This time, however, there is greater selection of style including a white hi-top with blue and red leather piping. This same design also comes in all grey, black and navy suede. There is also a modified desert boot that comes in navy and grey with a tapered toe and a more fitting ankle.
Hobo and Clarks release images of their new collaborative effort the hobo x Clarks Spring/Summer 2010 Desert Boot. The result is a detailed Desert boot with all sorts of new features. The first thing that pops up at me is the use of studs which is a quickly growing fad i began to recognize just before the end of last year. These come in two colors and should be available soon.
Infamous outdoor shoe maker Yuketen continues to pound out winners with every drop they’ve had so far become more or less a success, at least stylistically. This time with its Yuketen 2010 Spring/Summer Collection they continue to impress with new renditions of its popular moccasin silhouette in a combination of materials including leather and soft suede in a range of toned down colors.
