Nike Rejuven8

The Rejuven8 by Nike combines a lot of their previous lightweight/flexible footwear technologies into a new form. The removable sockliner and rubber upper combine for a comfortable and stable shoe that still provides flexibility and beathability. The images shown are of the Beijing Black version, part of the Beijing 2008 series Nike is releasing this year.

The Mulligan by Reef

The Mulligan from Reef has got to be one of the most absurd things I have ever seen. But kudos to the designers for having fun with the details. I love the astroturf, ball heel, dimpled strap and 1984 logo.

Nike Terra CI

The new Terra CI from Nike expands their Considered line of sneakers. The shoe is full of great details, e.g. how the upper is stitched to the outsole with the shoelace that alternates with the waffle pattern below and the fold-down lace cover.

Yael Mer

The Rocking Slippers by Yael Mer are a melding of domestic shoes and a small rocking stool. Obviously, it's more rocking stool than shoe, since you can't actually walk around in them, but the idea was to create a piece of furniture that becomes an extension of the body and provides an intimate user experience.

Via Girl in the Green Dress.

Ideas and Sponsors...

So! New month, new ideas column...Sorry for the shameful delay in leaving up the valentine's chocolates - it's sort of like leaving your Christmas decorations up until June, huh? Anyway, springtime = shoe time, so if you know of any shoes that would fit our Ideas column, send them on over to us!



We are also very happy to welcome Nervous System and Artstream as sponsors this month. I've posted about Nervous System's gorgeous jewelry before and am a huge fan.



As for Artstream, they are a fantastic gallery up in Rochester, New Hampshire (we were lucky enough to have an exhibit there in Nov-Dec of last year). Artstream has a great show called Stories and Tales going on right now, exhibiting the work of Abby Glassenberg, Darryl Berger, Alena Hennessy, and Tara Hogan.

Nike Zoom TRE ads

Check out the Nike SB ads for the Zoom Tre, shot by John Humphries. I love the fisheye combined with the pixelated ceilings. I'd like to see the set they shot against here. I appreciate that Nike takes a little different stance on the ads by creating sets and combining graphics and photo. Their P-Rod commercial is a great example of their work.

Gravis Fulton

The new spring 08 line from Gravis is out. The new Fulton is a revamp of the old Lokash shoe. I like the contrast of the blue sole against the white midsole and brown upper. The little sockliner heel tab and rivet are nice touches as well.

Alfredo Häberli

You might know Alfredo Häberli for his Nemea Sideboard which made the blog rounds earlier last year and which we posted about here, but I was browsing through his website again and came across some great older projects. Eine neue Art Schuh was a shoe with interchangeable parts - a front and a back that you could mix and match with other fronts and backs to create different shoes. I'm not crazy about the styles (it was the '90s, after all), but I love the idea.

The other project that I liked a lot won an award from Wallpaper for the Best Shelving System of 2006. I'm not sure how functional it would actually be as a shelving system, but I think it makes for an attractive screen or room divider.

Lakai Recycled Program: Kost-One and Coda

Brand spanking (almost) new: The Recycled Program from Lakai utilizes recycled waste material to conjour up custom, while mismatched, Kost One's. The Coda, with fewer upper panels, is also available for those with quieter taste.

Drop Sneakers Not Bombs - Nike x Active Free Rod

The Nike x Active Free Rod is the Drop Sneakers Not Bombs version of the P-Rod and the Free. I love the feel of the Nike Free and anything that uses the Free midsole/outsole is good for me.

DSNB sneakers are available through Active only and proceeds benefit Invisible Children

Iremba - custom sneaker graphics

IRemba is sort of like Threadless for shoes. You design a graphic and upload it, people vote, and you can buy them. Could grow into a big deal, so they're worth checking out and uploading some designs.

Nike Back to School Package

I usually leave the shoes to sean, but I came across these on Core77 and thought were interesting. These are from Nike's limited edition Back to School package. The shoes are all modeled after classic school items, such as the Mead composition notebook, Elmer's Glue and Crayola crayons. The shoes haven't yet been released, but the rumor mill anticipates an August release date.

Emerica - Laced

Emerica does it again with the Laced. The super simple design and either flashy or subdued upper materials satisfy both the maximalist and the minimalist. The tongue is held to the midsole with elastic stays so there is no need to lace the shoes at all.

Nike Zoom Moire+ ST

Check out this pair of digital/marpat inspired camouflage Nike Zoom Moire+ ST. I like how the pattern is angled to match the slope of the midsole. I just tossed my taxi yellow Sertig's so I might have to find a pair of these for when the weather starts getting colder. And Snake would like to have a pair too.

Nike Soaker Mid

The Soaker Mid by Nike, is another great little mash-up of a shoe. It combines the water draining sole of a river shoe with the upper of a half-court shoe half-boot. The mid looks like you can only wear it if you are out splashing around and having fun, nothing else would be allowed.

Lakai - Belmont : Royal Family Edition

Now that it's warm outside, companies release their Summer/Fall lines and Lakai released their new collection and one of the fun ones is the Belmont: Royal Family Edition. How can you go wrong with houndstooth?

éS Ashford

The Ashford by éS is a great chiller. Though hard to find, it's got a slim profile and the stamped éS logo on the perforated leather on the upper is a great little touch.

Emerica Ridgemont Redux - Glow In The Dark

The Emerica Ridgemont is a nice little slip-on that's been around for a few seasons. They usually do a few simple colorways and one or two freaky ones. I posted the FOS colorway before. These New Ridgemonts glow in the dark.

Nike Considered Humara

The Nike Considered Humara is the second iteration and relates directly back to the original Terra Humara upper by redrawing it in contrast stitching on the mesh upper of the Considered version. The diamond sole is pretty slick too.

Reebok Sanchi Travel Yoga + Pilates Shoes

The Reebok Zanchi Travel Yoga/Pilates Shoes are pretty cool. Super flexible soles and slim uppers maximize feel and mobility while maintaining traction. The laceless closure system is a nice detail that helps slim the shoe's silhouette.

Nike Dunkesto

Dunkesto = Dunk + Presto. The old Presto is one of my favorite shoes ever. Supremely comfortable and just experimental enough without being too weird, the Presto is the greatest summer sneaker I know. The Dunk is growing on me. Sorta. But put them together and the result is pretty nice. I love the plastic wings and the presto P detail on the tongue. Check them out at the Nike Store.

Cole Haan and Nike Lab

Cole Haan and Nike Lab have been collaborating for a few years and typically the result is pretty ugly. However, the Tobago Sandal incorporates the super-flexible and ridiculously comfortable sole system from the Nike Free. Nice mixup.

Happy Birthday!

Today is my dear Sean's birthday! In honor of the fact that he turns 27 today, I wanted to post some of the baller presents he got for his birthday. I got him the Ben Sherman blazer. He's been eyeing it for some time now...It's a little much for my tastes, but how can a girl deny the man she loves such a pimpin' jacket? He got himself the Emerica Reynolds 3 shoes...note the bling bling cubic zirconium accent!

Anyway, a big happy birthday to my lovely Sean!

Patagonia Footwear - DIY

The DIY Shoe from Patagonia is an incredible idea. The shoe comes in a few panels with leather strings in a bag and you build it yourself, straight caveman style.

AV Era

The AV Era is Anthony Van Englen's (AVE) first pro shoe at Vans. I like the super simple styling and the no-stitch toe box. And you can't go wrong with paisley, right?

Wrench Pilot Lakai

Lakai released a Wrench Pilot Series as part of their Spring 2007 line. I love the old Wrench Pilot comic that was featured in Thrasher and Transworld way back in the day. Lettus Bee is illustrated by Mel Bend aka Andy Jenkins. Jenkins is part of The Art Dump, the collective that handles art direction for the Girl Skateboards Family.

One of my drawings was even featured on the old Diurnal Drawings. As well as one of my paintings on the cover page.

Emerica Ridgemont

I love these Emerica purple Ridgemonts. The artwork is by Mark Foster aka FOS. A little crazy, but I still like them.

Etnies Plus Spring 2007

Etnies Plus is back again with their Spring 2007 Collection. How can you go wrong with supple leather slip-ons with wingtip detailing at the toe? The Yardie says I garden in style. Check them out.

Nike Okwahn

The Nike Okwahn re-release is another of the long line of ACG re-releases. I have always liked the ACG re-released shoes, they have always been more interesting and varied than the Air Max lines. The snakeskin upper is a nice example of some good flash to what was once a pretty drab shoe.

Now if they would only re-release the Air Terra Outback and the original Air Terra Goatek's, I would be very happy.

Unfortunately, the Okwahns are not available from the Nike.com site.

Flare on the Field

Who says that football boots are boring? Instead of fins and scales like the Adidas Predator, the Hummel H-Spot brings a bit of dandy-ness to the field.

Starbury's (In)Conspicuous Consumption

Stephon Marbury, whose 2006 NBA salary was listed as $14,625,000, has taken it upon himself to start a footwear line. Like many other pros, his name is the draw and appeal for the new brand.

The big catch is that the shoes and clothing are priced below $20/pair. In a culture that favors the more expensive and more flashy, it is commendable that Marbury has created a company that allows everyone to engage the 'premium' genre of star products. The Crossovers above cost only $10(!). The shoes are available at Steve and Barry Stores throughout the U.S.

Lacoste Footwear

Lacoste is the clothier created by Rene Lacoste in 1933, and is known for its iconic polo shirts. In addition to their clothing line, their footwear is making great strides in bringing sport to fashion without becoming overly technical a la puma or oakley. The women's L33 (left) and the men's Boston (right), are two examples of a more refined take on sport fashion.

Vox Footwear

Vox Footwear is a relative newcomer to the skate shoe market, having started last spring. Almost all of the shoes have vulcanized outsoles for increased board feel, with the remainder having the low profile court outsoles. The Hewitt (left) and The Vato (right) are two from their current line. Check them out.

North Face Boot

The North Face branched out into footwear maybe 5 years ago with a line of core outdoor trail shoes and day hiking boots. Now that their footwear base is established, they are breaking into the lifestyle segment of the market. The Allure (women's) boot is one such lifestyle product. It doesn't really fit the specifications for hiking, but will work for getting around the city just fine. I especially like the eva midsole and nubby sole. The mix of the running sole, boot upper and roll-down top is similar to how visvim treated their signature moccasin. Check them both out.

Etnies Plus

Etnies Plus is the premium arm of Etnies Footwear. They release limited edition, special material shoes once or twice a year. The men's Nova (left) and the women's Stencil (right) both came out this year. Go check them out.

DVS Mike Taylor Sovereign Sect Edition

DVS and Alien Workshop teamed up to create the Mike Taylor Sovereign Sect Edition of the Taylor signature shoe. I really like the blue and green accents, the embossed heel panel and the clear blue sole are all great details.

eS holiday 06

The eS holiday 06 line is out and the theory mid and the kraigh jacket are both pretty nice.

It's hard to find shoes that are better than the accel, but eS have been putting together a lot of designs that build on the accel's simplicity and board feel.

Mr. Dandy Shoes

Gravis is Burton's footwear line. The sneaker designs have come a long way since they started. The Oxford Mid (left) and the Lodown Slip-On (right) are two examples of the very dandy side of the Fall 06 line. Check them out.

Climb With Four Hands

Climbing shoe