The Sticks & Stones: A Fresh Foundation
 
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As part of the promotion of Nike SB's latest sneaker, Nike SB Zoom FP, they bring in Eric Koston for an interview. In the interview, Koston discusses topics like Nike and the technology that they brings into the shoe industry, and the difference of the Zoom FP compared to the standard Vulcanized skate shoe. The Nike SB Zoom FP is a lightweight skate shoe that is based on Nike's famous running shoes with features like the famous Zoom Air cushion and a flexible bottom sole. The shoes are out this month at Nike SB retailers. Photos of the shoe are after the jump...

DREW's Note: KOSTON is a BEAST! My favorite skater of ALL TIME. Ha! As for the shoes, these shoes look mad comfy. I definitely want to get my hands on the Black/Varsity Red ones that Koston has in his hands. 

 
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New York shoe designer Ronnie Fieg, best known for his work with Asics and the popular Gel-Lyte III, continues to build on his resume by adding outdoor shoe specialists Merrell to the list of collaborators. For this collaboration, Fieg and Merrell link up to release three new colorways to the Wilderness Boot: Chestnut Brown suede, Beige suede, and Dark Brown leather. The shoe also feature the solid Merrell structure with bright but not overbearing Red laces that gives it a more fashionable look. The shoes will be available at Fieg's exclusive retailer, New York's famous David Z, on November 12th. More photos, check after the jump...

DREW's Note: Ever since, my homie introduced me to Ronnie Fieg and the Gel-Lyte III shoes, I've been a fan. Ronnie Fieg always drops the freshest colorways. Having worked in the shoe industry since his early years at David Z at the age of 15, Fieg knows a thing or two about high quality shoes.

 
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Nike's popular outdoor line ACG is releasing two new shoes based on the Dunk High silhouette. Part of Nike Sportswear's AFE (Athletics Far East) collection, a collection that is inspired by Japanese street fashion, the shoes features qualities seen on outdoor footwear with the metal lacehoops and a boot sole but it also feature the Nike Zoom cushioned sole. The shoes are available in Sand and Black, and both feature a leather and ripstop nylon upper with a camo inner. The shoes will be available through Nike Sportswear/ACG global retailers on November 6th. Closer look of the shoes are after the jump...

DREW's Note: Just dope! The shoes definitely had that Japanese streetwear sensibility. So perfect for the Winter season. I definitely need to get these in my closet.

 
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Hiroshi Fujiwara is one of the most recognized and influential person in streetwear fashion and pop art culture and his brand Fragment Design has collaborated with many brands including Nike. This time around Fragment Design links up with Nike with two new pairs of Dunk Highs with unique colorways. One pair feature a neon Pink/Yellow colorway and the other feature differents colorways on each shoe. The right foot feature a Blue/Black/White colorway and the left foot features a Red/Black/White colorway. Each pair features the Fragment logo on the outside heel. There are no info on release dates but definitely keep your our eyes out. More photos after the jump...

DREW's Note: This shoes are too fresh. Hiroshi and Fragment Design knows how to catch people's eyes and this is no exception. Hiroshi Fujiwara is one of the many people that I would love to meet. Anyone down to take a trip to Tokyo? Ha!

 
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For the Holiday season, Vans Vault release new footwear that features four models with colorways and material that are inspired by the cold season. The photo above features the Buffalo Boot All Weather LX models that feature a Scotch Guard coating for winter protection and three new colorways. The Chukka models feature a wool upper, leather eyelets, and a detailed spine at the heel. The Half Cab models feature Dri-Lex lining for dryness from the wet weather with hiking laces. The last model for the Vans Vault holiday colelction are the Old Skool LX models that feature a suede upper. The collection is available at Vans Vault retailers like Long Beach's Proper. Photos of the models are after the jump...

DREW's Note: These are some dope colorways but do you think Vans can survive through winter conditions? Ha!

 
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For their latest collaborative project, New Balance links up a pair of highly-respected Japanese retailers, mita Sneakers & Oshman's. The collaborative project is based on New Balance's CM1400 models and gives it a classic navy colorway. The shoe features a suede and mesh upper with a leather "N" and a gum bottom sole. The shoe was produced in limited numbers and available at mita in Japan on November 6th.

DREW's Note: A very simple colorway and I do love me some gum bottom shoes. But I mostly decided on posting this because of the collaboration between New Balance and mita Sneakers. I've always love what these two companies release.
 
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As people wait for the Royal Blue Air Foamposite One's, Nike's other much talked about Air Foamposite One's, the Metallic Pewter, will be release around the same time as the Royal Blue's in March 2011. Though, there have been photos floating around the internet here is a more detailed look into the metallic footwear. Much like the past Foamposite releases, this feature a solid color on the famous foamposite technology with an ice bottom sole. The shoe is now for pre-order at sneakerape.com with a price tag of $300 USD. More photos after the jump...

DREW's Note: Since I wasn't able get my hands on the Copper's when they came out earlier this year, I definitely need to hop on this quick. In the words of Slim Chin, "NICE...Dat's Nice!"

 
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New York retailer West NYC and Nike Running link up together for a collection of running shoes and sweaters that is related to the famous New York Marathon, which is two weeks away, and Nike's running culture that is formally known as the "Family and Friends" collection. The collection features the two new colorways each for the Air Max 1s, the classic Nike running shoe that featured the first air bubble, and the Lunarglide+ 2, Nike's latest shoe that feature the famous Lunar sole. A collection of sweaters are also featured with prints of "West NYC" on Nike sweaters. The collection is now available and very limited at West NYC. For a closer look, check after the jump...

DREW's Note: I am definitely loving the shoes. The colorways are just dope especially the green/khaki/purple Air Max 1s. On another note, did you know Jared from Subway is training for the NY Marathon? Ha!


 
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As part of their Holiday collection, Supra releases new colorways to one of their newest shoe model, the Bandit. Supra is offering two new colorways, a tan/black colorway with red laces and a TUF black/red colorway. The tan colorway gives the shoe more of an outdoor look which is very common around this season. The shoes are now available through Supra retailers and FACTORY 413, the brand's flagship store.

DREW's Note: I think the Fall season brings out the illest colorways. Spring is too soft and Summer is too bright. I think that tan/black/red colorway is a very classic look and Supra got it right.


 
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Other than their 6" Boot, Timberland's Abington Hiker is their most popular and quite often imitated. For the 2010 Fall/Winter collection, the popular outdoor brand decided to release two new colorways and add the GORE-TEX technology to their Abington Hiker model. The hiker boots feature a suede upper, a leather padded ankle collar, a GORE-TEX lining with the model's signature bottom sole. The shoes are now available at selected retailers. For more photos check after the jump...

DREW's Note: I have always liked the silhouette of the Abington Hiker. The padded collar and the bottom sole definitely caught my eye when I first saw these models a while back with the Tan leather and Red hiker laces colorway.