Nike SB recently gave us a sneak peak of a new colorway for the Koston 2. This edition of the Koston 2 comes with an sport sued Anthracite upper with contrasting white accents, adding a little extra flare to the already stylish shoe. Outfitted with the drop in Lunarlon insole which has helped make the Koston … Continue reading »
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Con KA-One Vul: Lunarlon
Hitting skate shop shelves this spring is an updated version of the vulcanized edition of Kenny Anderson’s first Converse Pro model. Seeing as Converse is owned by Nike, it was only a matter of time before they began to integrate their popular Lunarlon technology into their Cons skateboarding division. With its one piece construction and … Continue reading »
Lil Wayne and One Distribution Present Spectre Footwear
Since his release from jail in 2010 rapper Lil Wayne picked up a new hobby: skateboarding. Weezy’s new found hobby has led to him commentating at the X Games, starting the streetwear brand “Truck Fit” which has a skateboarding influence, to his latest endeavor: Spectre Footwear. Housed under One Distribution the same company which distributes Supra Footwear, Spectre Footwear is a … Continue reading »
Nike SB Janoski “White Velcro”
In 2012 Nike SB released a special edition of their popular silhouette, the Janoski, offered with velcro straps. The velcro Janoski is making a comeback this summer, this time in white. The white Janoski comes with a leather upper, making it more of a lifestlye sneaker than a skate ready shoe. With the incredible popularity of … Continue reading »
Nike SB Koston 2 “Anthracite/White”
Nike SB is gracing skaters and sneakerheads alike with another new colorway of the Koston 2; this time the low profile sneaker comes in Anthracite with a white outsole and Nike swoosh for contrast. The white outsole has a grey speckled effect which really sets this edition apart from run of the mill grey and … Continue reading »
Emerica “The Reynolds”
Emerica is proud to release the newest signature shoe for legendary pro Andrew Reynolds appropriately named “The Reynolds.” When designing this shoe Reynolds and Emerica set out to create a good shoe that would last long and skate well. The result is what Reynolds himself calls “the best skate shoe ever to be made…ever.” This is saying … Continue reading »
Nike SB Janoski “Royal/White”
Nike SB has given us a sneak peek of another new colorway of the popular pro model by Stefan Janoski. This edition gets the canvas treatment in Royal blue. The striking royal blue is offset by a white midsole, matching a white swoosh and laces. The royal Janoski comes just in time for summer and … Continue reading »
DC Skateboarding “Wes Kremer S”
DC Skateboarding is proud to announce the release of their newest pro model, the Wes Kremer S. The newest pro model from DC and Skatemafia pro Wes Kremer, the Kremer S combines DC skateboarding technology with a simple silhouette to create this vulcanized shoe. From the sole to the tongue, this shoe is designed with … Continue reading »
Nike SB Janoski “Digital Floral”
Nike SB has been turning out classics from day one, and the pro model for Stefan Janoski still has yet to disappoint. This summer Nike SB is hitting skaters and sneakerheads alike with an instant classic: the Zoom Janoski Digital Floral print edition. The colorway is built on a camouflage base reminiscent of the Camo … Continue reading »
Supra “Strike”
Earlier this week Supra footwear announced a new low top cup sole design, the Strike. Calling this shoe simple would only be doing it an injustice; with a one piece toe cap and simplistic construction, the real detail is in the design. Supra has designed three different colorways for the new silhouette, each with their … Continue reading »