2011 is now behind us. We saw many collaborations this year, more so than last, that emptied our bank accounts and reached our feet and closets. I could say some were good and bad, but that really comes down to opinions and I’m not here to judge anyone on what you spend your hard-earned money on. So, 2012 is in effect and it will bring forward many more shoes that will make our bank accounts echo, give us harder choices to decide on and make us choose the ‘pick-up’ strategy to get shoes we can’t get our hands on. Many choices are going to come, but like prior times not all are available to us. It comes down to what shops will offer the collaborations online and not just in-store. So I ask ” When is the day going to come when anyone can be given the opportunity to buy a shoe not normally offered in their region”, like the RF ASICS and certain other collabs by brands and boutiques. Well for certain brands, that will change for the coming year. First, lets shed some light on certain information you may or may not know about…
The New Balance 1300NR should be releasing very soon to retailers. In anticipation of that, I decided to do a couple of Wallpapers. The size is 1920 x 1280. If it’s too big for your screen, just resize it. Enjoy and stay tuned for release info at kithnyc.com and more images…
J.Crew doesn’t seem to be putting any hault on their 1400 collaboration with New Balance. Last year they introduced six new colors to the model. This doesn’t include their Classic Pine and Navy color-ways from 2010 which puts it at eight different C/W’s to choose from. In 2012 we get two more added to the ever growing catalog in the colors Cranberry and Blue Sky. Hues perfect for the coming Spring that give you that POP on your feet. You can actually purchase these now in certain sizes (Some are shipping in February). Price is the same at $130.00 + $8.95 shipping. Check out a few more images until I receive the Cranberry pair…
As we get closer to the official date for the launch of Burn Rubber’s New Balance MT580 ”Workforce” pack, a video is released. It’s a small trailer nod to what the shoes are based on. You can also read an interview here that has Rick Williams explaining the story behind the concept of the shoes a bit further. Enjoy…
Back in October 2011, Hikmet of Solebox released some on-foot images of this Saucony Shadow 5000 pack. It was right after Solebox’s “Three Brothers” launch. Many thought it was just images of those colored-up in photoshop. Well, guess they were wrong because here are one of two top view images of both color-ways. No info yet as to what is the deal with them, but if you live near Solebox the samples are there for your viewing pleasure. Check out the second image and a third that shows the gum bottom of the Pink Devil pair…
The new year is already being rev-uped by New Balance as they introduce a new custom shoe to their online palette. It’s non other than the durable and high-mileage trainer, the New Balance US993. The heritage silhouette, originally released in 1980, is a renowned model around the world. Still used today as a trainer, its no surprise that it makes it’s debut as a custom shoe…
UPDATE: 1.19.2012 – CNCPTS has these available now. Call them for orders @ 617.868.2001
Surprise, Surprise! The Nike Air Flow ”Black/Anthracite” makes it’s debut in the states at a couple of shops. For those that pre-ordered these overseas, like myself, the waiting continues. Hopefully though, the waiting is less than expected as the Cherry pair has seen release at some shops in Europe. For those wanting this pair or wanting a second pair to stack, you can call two boutiques now ready to take your phone orders…
UPDATE: 1.20.2012 – These were prematurely launched. They have been taken down until further notice.
Detroit’s Burn Rubber is at it again. In November 2010, they released their first project with New Balance on Rick William’s favorite NB model, the MT580; I did a Fresh Out The Box review here. That shoe did really well for them, even making it to Complex’s top 10 shoes for 2010. The obvious success of that, lead BR to do another shoe. Well, another two shoes in a pack dubbed the “Workforce”. Based off the “Blue Collar” and “White Collar” jobs of the world, the make-ups include gum bottoms and heavy black and grey uppers accented again with patent leather. Interested? Live in NYC? Than you are in luck…
The New Balance 574C is a lot better than maybe most would have thought. The materials, shape and color palette give you a lot of options to make-up your own 1 of 1. Get caught buying one and your guaranteed to buy another. As is the case with me. This is my fourth New Balance 574 and definitely not my last. In fact, I have another four in my stack that I will share at another time. For now, here is my NB 574C “A.P.O.C.”…
The New Year just started, and we get a leaked sneek peek into a possible Ronnie Fieg ASICS GTll. Last night, Theophilus London debuted this pair on instagram. I say its an RF make-up because he was hanging with Theophilus at his performance….






























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