AiR YeeZy’S???? (GOodloOk AlEx!)

1 12 2008

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Files reports that The Nike Air Yeezy (Kanye West signature shoes) will release in the spring of 2009. Sneaker Files has confirmed that the majority of Air Yeezy styles and colorways will be limited releases. The Air Yeezy is inspired by Kanye West’s favorite shoes, notably the Air Jordan III (3) (used for the Yeezy mid-sole makeup). The Air Yeezy is highlited with glow in the dark accents which streak through the Nike Swoosh and Jordan III inspired mid-sole. Sir Tinker Hatfield is pictured (above) wearing a sample of the Air Yeezy.





Proper x Vans 2008 Holiday Collection

28 11 2008

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The masterminds behind last year’s memorable satin SK8-HI pack with Vans, Long Beach’s Proper have cooked up another stellar pack of Vans offerings for the holiday season. In an interview with leading sneaker magazine Sneaker Freaker, Proper’s owner Tristan Caruso shares some insight into the conceptual aspect of this nautical inspired pack which features the Native American (One-piece), Authentic Low and Chukka Del Barco LX, each available in two colorways. For this particular release, Proper has taken extra steps to create a special product including various little details working its way into the pack’s design such as thicker insoles and retro-style boxes. Caruso also weighs in on his thoughts regarding the current sneaker landscape with some interesting points of view in his discussion. Check the interview out over at SneakerFreaker.com.