K-SWISS | Lozan III (White/White/Silver)

 

I was lucky enough to receive a pair of K-Swiss Lozan III's in all white. This off-court tennis model has an all white leather upper with white branding and metal lace buckles. The shoe itself fits true to size and a good amount of width for those of you with wider feet. They are well cushioned, offer a clean look with almost any outfit and most importantly are comfortable.

I went out on this freezing cold Sunday with local photographer Brayden Elliott. We wandered around downtown taking photos, giving me the opportunity to give these a solid wear and us the chance to photograph the shoes. Brayden had the idea of shooting the shoes with a detailed background whether it was smoke coming out of an underground pipe or me kicking snow. The shots show those who are familiar with K-Swiss and new consumers what the brand's about in these detailed photos. K-Swiss to me is for the athletic people who care about fashion, those who want something they feel and look good when going to the gym or out for drinks. You don't necessarily need to be a fan of tennis or American culture to enjoy the athletic aesthetics of the footwear brand.

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Air Jordan V | Laney

The Jordan V "Laney" (136027-189) has been on a lot of  sneaker enthusiast's calendars since the rumour of its release. Thankfully it is true, the Laney will drop November 2, 2013. Releasing only once before, the colours and name come from Michael Jordan's high school Emsley A. Laney High School. This white tumbled leather upper sits on top of a blue and yellow midsole. Damn these look clean! You will be able to find these at Foot Locker and Momentum.

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Air Jordan V | Bel Air

After a two weeks worth of phone calls, Tweets and Instagram messages we are happy to announce that the Bel Air V's arrived (621958-090). If you were a fan of Will Smith's sitcom, you may remember that he wore the Grapes, Fire Reds and other models laceless. This is Nike's tribute to the show. Both pairs have different colours but are influenced by the show's colours. But damn, these shoes have been running through my mind all day! These will be available at stores like Momentum.

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Reigning Champ | Fall '13 Lookbook

Canada's Reigning Champ continues to impress me year after year. It offers a great athletic look, not that grungy sweaty look in my opinion. This Fall they have began using their heavyweight material, this weight class is perfect for the season. I plan on grabbing multiple pieces for soccer, the club and lazy Sundays.

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Air Jordan V | Fire Red

The Jordan V "Fire Red" will be releasing this Saturday (August 31, 2013) in Canada. This here is my favourite Jordan silhouette, accompanied by one of my favourite colour ways. I can't wait to get my hands on a pair of these! The full grain upper, black tongue and midsole have really sold the shoe to me. I remember back in 2006 when I wanted these. These will be available at Foot Locker and Momentum on 8th Street for about $200.

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Stussy x Yo! MTV Raps | Documentary (Part 1 & 2)

Stüssy x Yo! MTV Raps - Part 1 - The Importance of Yo! MTV Raps from Stussy on Vimeo.

Stüssy x Yo! MTV Raps - Part 2 - Fashion in the Golden Age of Hip Hop from Stussy on Vimeo.

Stussy speaks with those who were affected by or grew up in the era of Yo! MTV Raps to listen to the importance of the show to those who were involved with the show and the audience members too. It focuses on the music, culture and fashion of the hip hop artists. Along with these videos was a capsule of clothing by Stussy and Yo! MTV Raps that you can purchase on their online website.

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New Balance | 574 SPK (Black)

I just picked up these New Balance 574's a couple of days ago. If you know me personally, you may notice that I favour my beaten and discoloured Free Run 2's. I have been looking for an every day shoe so I figured that these would satisfy me. They feel great, like most runners I half sized up. If you didn't know, New Balance originally made arch supports rather than footwear. The New Balance series looks good in both shorts and pants, I recommend that you slip a pair on. You can find New Balance at stores like Momentum on 8th and Town Shoes.

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Air Jordan III | Fire Red

The Air Jordan III was the first model that Tinker Hatfield designed for Michael Jordan. Michael has created many fond memories and photos with this pair of shoes. The Fire Red III features a nice tumbled leather upper with cement print accents. You can stunt on people with a pair of these at your outdoor court or at the Fringe. These will most likely be available at Foot Locker and Momentum on 8th for $200 this Saturday (August 3, 2013).

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Momentum | The Parks Series

Momentum's "Parks Series" releases today at both of their locations. There will be an assortment of tees, a hoody and pins. The idea behind the collection was to draw inspiration from the lake life and nature that we are exposed to in Saskatchewan and Canada. Using Saskatchewan/Canadian staples and Momentum branding, the store was able to partner with MSTRPLN to create different graphic designs. Each shirt will have a crest logo on the front and a larger graphic on the back. My personal favourite is the maple leaf, as it resembles Montreal's 1976 Summer Olympics logo.

For more information on the product visit fromthefeetup.ca.

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Ransom Holding Co. | Spring '14 Preview

Canada's Ransom Holding Co. gives us a little teaser of next year's collection. The video is open ended, so I am not sure what to expect. They could begin producing their own footwear, continue adidas collaborations or maybe just do apparel. Whatever it is, I look forward to seeing it. The video is cool and takes great use of nature, which is normal of Ransom.

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Air Jordan 1 | Shadow

The second Air Jordan model to come out this Saturday is the "Shadow" 1. A black and grey upper rests comfortably on this high (not mid top) silhouette. This model looks good on ballers and regular people alike. These will be priced around $140 and will most likely be found at Foot Locker and Momentum on 8th. If these look anything like they do in this photo, I plan on grabbing a pair for myself too.

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Air Jordan IV | Toro

July 13, 2013, the "Toro" IV is one of two Air Jordan's that will be dropping this Saturday. This is a new colour way and I am sure it will be a banger. Based on photos, this shoe looks great. For about $200 you can grab this at your local Air Jordan retailer.

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Air Jordan VIII | Playoffs

In 1993, Michael Jordan defeated Charles Barkley and the Phoenix Suns in these Jordan VIII's. They say that the pair releasing on June 29 is identical to the original model. For about $200 you can grab these at Foot Locker or Momentum on 8th.



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Oak + Oar | This Time Tomorrow

Canada's Oak + Oar has recently fired out their Summer 2013 collection called "This Time Tomorrow". The name refers to a lake setting where one may on a boat fishing, on a deck having a cold one or grilling burgers for the crew. Each piece has the purpose of being an essential for a Summer wardrobe. Along with that, a dollar from each purchase will be donated to The Masigine Medicine Home in South Africa. Here is the lookbook:

You can purchase the products here and also reach him through Twitter!

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Nike | Solarsoft Moccasin Woven

Just like rice and my meals, Nike's are a staple in my wardrobe. Every Summer there is something new that I need. These have to be my 2013 Summer joints, comfort over everything. These use Nike's Solarsoft technology, a cushioned sole with a ripple textured insole making it a great barefoot shoe. The upper is suede and leather, the woven stitch allows the shoe to be quite breathable too. Unfortunately this model is not available in Canada but you can easily find it online. My brother believes that this is Nike's take on the Crocs.

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The Legends League | Everyone is Ugly

The Legends League is a clothing company based out of Toronto. It is ran by Bryan Espiritu, an experienced designer and artist. His latest collection "Everyone is Ugly" was sold to ten stores across Canada and his web shop. He released tees, tanks, caps and accessories. I personally think his graphics are clever and funny and are to be looked at in a different light. Some shirts may have vulgar references but his idea, description and meaning allow the shirt to have another meaning to what the shirt actually says.

 

 

Buy and read descriptions of the items here.

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Air Jordan 1 | Varsity Royal

This is a big release for the month. If people act on their words, a lot of people plan on spending their disposable income on a pair or two of the Royal 1's. This year, Air Jordan has managed to revive the Jordan 1's with the high model. I have seen these in person and they look just as good as they do in this photo. You can find these at Foot Locker or Momentum on February 16, 2013.

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Air Jordan V | "Fire Red"

If you are like me, you might make the common mistake of thinking that there is only one Fire Red V. But both release this year so you are able to choose which one you like more or just grab both of them. This is my favourite silhouette of all of the Jordan's. So this Saturday, January 26, 2012, these will release at locations such as Footlocker or Momentum.

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Air Jordan XIII | Black Cat

This Saturday is the release of the Black Cat or Bred XIII. The upper consists of a black mesh and leather and red nubuck.  The holographic panther eye jewel features the Jumpman and the number 23. You will be able to find these at Foot Locker and Momentum.

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Tissot | Heritage Visodate Automatic

The Visodate is a classic watch of Tissot's that was innovated in the 1950's. The case size is 40 mm x 40 mm and is strapped with a black leather band. The band has a buckle like a metal watch to preserve the life of the band. The face is made of a sapphire crystal and shows not only time but day and date of the month. Like said in the name, the Visodate utilizes automatic movement.

The watch came boxed inside of a case with a current catalogue and a novel of the history of Tissot.

Thanks to my generous parents for the beautiful graduation gift!

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