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Originally popularized during the 40′s and 50′s, these shoes (or boots sometimes) got their name from the sport of Polo. They got their name from the sport of Polo in which each game period is called a “chukka”. Design wise they are very much a variation of the classic British military desert boot just like erosion [...]

Here’s a peak at the new season of For The Homies which hails from Melbourne, Australia. For The Homies designs will strike a chord with those of  us who grew up listening to hiphop. Quality materials and workmanship with clean, solid designs and clever references to some of your fave artists and themes from the [...]

Behold the Hennessy Celebration Hi-Top. There’s only 500 of these babies available and for $300 you could be the proud owner of one. Designed by Jhung Yuro a brand “created for the trendsetting, fachion conscious man who views life’s luxuries as a necessity rather than just desires” and sporting colours that mirror those the Hennessy [...]

A Boba Fett Edition of the Nike SB Dunk High!! I bet you can hear the groans of orgasmic geek pleasure resonating across the internet from deep within North Korea. We found these on CtotheJL, but other than the pick there doesn’t seem to be much info out there. Apparently they’re a special super dooper [...]

These sneakers double as a Wi-Fi detection unit (that mean wireless internet to you tech illiterates). The result of a collaboration between Montreal based designer MSTRPLN (Stefan Dukaczewski to his mum) and Philly located Ubiq Boutique, they let you know about any Wi-Fi hotspots you might stumble upon in you travels. According to MSTRPLN they’re [...]

These promotional prototype Bugs Bunny Air Jordan VII just sold on eBay for US$1136.77. I’m just sorry we weren’t able to inform you of their existence earlier. I’m speechless. I’ll leave it to you guys I think. More pics follow the jump. Via Ball Don’t Lie

We aren’t the biggest fans of Onitsuka Tiger sneakers, usually a little overstyled for our liking. However I don’t mind these Sunotore 72s. They feature a detailed illustration of the Tokyo skyline which onitsuka used for a commercial earlier this year. Designed by koiklub member Seiji Yogo. Currently only available in the US, we’d expect [...]

The Olympic limited edition gear launches continue. Nike, Converse and Jordan Brand have combined forces for the special run “United We Rise” series made up of special edition Nike Hyperdunk, Nike Zoom LeBron Soldier II, Nike Air Force 25 Low, Jordan Olympia and Converse Team Wade Signature. The United We Rise concept reflects the push [...]

So there’s this swedish designer named Eric Schedin who’s launched the most minimalist webstore we’ve ever seen. It only sells three minimalist products. Simple White Leather Sneakers (one size only) Retro American Optical Frames Pledge Furniture Wax Three things. That’s it. Nothing more. This is honestly one of the coolest cleanest online stores we’ve ever [...]

Kanye and Nike Air Jordans – two commodities people seem to either love with passion or vehemently dislike. Personally, I’d go gay for both so I was salivating at the news of a Nike/Kanye collaboration – the Nike Air Yeezy. The result of Nike CEO Mark Parker spending heaps of time on the Nike private [...]

Yet more sneaker collaboration madness – Jeff Staple has teamed up with New Balance to create the Pigeon 575. Yay, i hear you say, Jeff Staple has mad skills. Well if you want to be flaunting these designs, best get in quick – despite claiming that he wants “to make this release a little more [...]

I love leather. I love leather jackets, leather bags, leather accessories (maybe not leather pants) but I absolutely do love genuine leather shoes. These look like a fine pair indeed. It’s not like I don’t already own enough black leather sneakers at the moment (current count 10+ pairs of black leather/suedes). But can’t pass these [...]