Tianlang trainers have long been the footwear of choice for Chinese farm, mine, construction and factory workers.
I’m digging their simple aesthetic: the only visible logo signifies work and labor, not brand identity. Made with tough canvas and a twice vulcanized outsole, they’ll definitely put the life span of your ergonomically designed limited-edition Nike’s to the [...]

The footwear obsessed folks over at Sneaker Freaker compiled Best of The Best 2007, a comprehensive analysis of the years coolest kicks. Although Adidas, Puma, New Balance and smaller more boutique brands like Visvim and Clae have had a solid year, Nike remains the most dominant player in the game.
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Torafu Architects‘ design for the Nike Air Force 1 shoe store in Harajuku, Tokyo, is stunning. The sneakers are displayed all facing the same direction in a double-glass showcase, creating a visual effect similar to a school of migratory fish swimming in an aquarium. The store’s second floor is available by reservation only for die-hard [...]

Lack of innovation, fruity color combos, and mass overexposure on the blog scene has created a stale and tired sneaker culture. As a result, our interests at the AP have shifted away from sneakers and gravitated towards strange loafers and obscure footwear brands that rework traditional classics with a fresh take on materials and identity. [...]

Most sneaker obsessive-compulsives - especially those enthralled by the “custom scene” - are familiar with Manu Angot and his brand, Art Force One. His unique approach to hand-painted sneakers has earned him a legion of followers from around the globe and has landed him exhibits at high-profile venues such as Collette in Paris.

By now you should know that we only dig simple, well designed and classic looking footwear and that we’re not into the flash associated with most streetwear brands. I guess thats why we find the new collection from Clae enticing enough to go purchase a pair tomorrow.
Clae originally released its first collection of “athleisure” [...]

Sneaker and street-wear blogs are cool. That is, of course, until you realize it’s the same shit over and over. The brand new kicks look is played out; it’s the old look that’s cool now. The more beat your sneakers are the better - the worn look is chalk-full of character.
Speaking of character, check [...]

In response to the barrage of low quality, poorly designed and highly un-original sneaker collabos comes The Ten Sneaker Collaboration Commandments from Sneaker Freaker.
In the words of Gary Warnett, ” Collaborations. Everyone’s at it – stores, brands, websites, blogs, magazines, toy companies, musicians and pretty much anyone who wants to get involved. The more the [...]

Summers on the way, and here in Vancouver that means boating and beach season. Do you love boat shoes but are afraid of the yuppie, khaki, Tommy Bahamas, straw hat, Fortune 500 wannabe association? If so, check this hipper version of the classic shoe by Cr8tive Recreation.
They are perfect for the summer, and for the [...]