Shoes

Nike takes a cue from Kobe’s love for both basketball and soccer with this hybrid design. The Kobe 8 Mambacurial takes design cues and the trademark colorway of the Mercurial Vapor IX and applies them to the Kobe 8 System.

Tiger Woods’ newest signature golf shoes incorporate Nike Free technology, meaning they mimic a barefoot feeling and have a very breathable upper. Coming in 06/13 with NikeiD customization options.

A limited edition of the LeBron X. Apparently the shoe’s details “weave the story of James’s incredible journey over the past year.” All we know is that the Air Yeezy II looks like a pair of hotel slippers next to these wild kicks.

This release of the classic basketball shoes has a multi-color swoosh, yellow highlights on the heel and tongue, suede reinforcements and retro yellowed rubber sole. You can also spot them on 290sqm and on eBay.

Nike pairs up its hit Air Max 1 running shoes with the colorway from one of its most recent releases, the Air Yeezy II. The black leather and mesh upper make the mint and neon pink stand out even more. Images from End.

A very special Quickstrike release, these beautiful semi-formal sneakers are based on the first ever Nike shoes. They have a leather upper and tongue, waxed laces and the classic welt sole. Also in brown. Video by Lacebag.

Feel free to skate in the dark with this unique take on the Era sneakers. Made by Carhartt Work In Progress and Vans Syndicate, the sneakers’ upper is made of highly reflective materials. Available in four different colors.

Blue Ocean Network looks at the shoe counterfeiting industry in Putian. Apparently some of the shoes are so well made that they can fool quality assurance inspectors, prompting people to label them “legitimate knockoffs.”

A pair of casual shoes based on the LeBron X. It has a backwards swoosh, laser-cut mesh panels, brown leather upper, blue midsole and gold accents. Also available in black. More on Bron bron’s site.

Part of Hender Scheme’s Hommage Collection, Manual Industrial Products 01 are limited edition handmade replicas of Nike’s Air Force 1. These deluxe high tops are made of nothing but raw undyed leather.

Woodies takes Converse Chucks or Vans Slip-Ons and prints their own designs or your custom creations directly onto the shoes. No artistic vision? Their graphic design team will help ensure you have the coolest kicks on the block.

New Balance updates its classic 574 running shoe by equipping it with Revlite foam cushion for more comfort. The navy and red orange combo is freakin’ sweet too. Available on Feature, Amazon and New Balance.

Based on the Lunar Force 1 and classic Nike Air Hyperflight, these out-of-this world colorways are inspired by Kevin’s lightning speed, Lebron’s diamond-hard toughness, and Kobe’s snake-like vision. Out 3/29/13.

A collection of avant garde menswear inspired by hugs and the need for human connection. Made by Chan Si Leong as a project at the London College of Fashion. Photos by Sara Pista.

Social Status proves that Shellhead’s crimson and gold are enough to make a pair of shoes pop, with or without any additional details. Available exclusively from Social Status shops for $175.

An ingenious invention by Chuck Harris, Lace Anchors are small plastic tools that secure your shoelaces so you never have to tie or adjust them again. They are sturdy, discreet and affordable.

From John Varvatos, these canvas and calf-skin leather sneakers have stylish doubled-up laces, with the added convenience of a side-zipper. Features a leather sole with a nifty tire tread inlay.

A futuristic new running shoe from Puma offers a special elastic band built into its outsole to mimic the movement of the sole of the foot, while providing bounce and stability.

Maison Martin Margiela’s futuristic new high tops are so shiny you’ll hardly believe that the upper is actually made of leather. Definitely made for people with egos as stacked as their paper.