event: NIKE FOAMPOSITE DIRTY COPPER COMING TO SNEAKER CON

The biggest swap-meet of sneaker heat and gear is back January 9th, 2010.

After a successful 2009 showing, Sneaker Con is hosting another convention for NYC and Tri-State shoeheads to trade with their fellow man or to show off their latest digs.

Also in attendance will be thirty vendors with serious kicks for you to get your hands on. This year’s crowd rolled over a thousand deep, and this upcoming show is poised to surpass that number and pack the house. Come prepared and dressed to impress, because this convention is not for the meek. We will definitely be in the building. See you there!

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kicks: DIOR HOMME MID TOP SNEAKERS

Expanding beyond their high tops and low tops, Dior Homme introduced a new Mid Top sneaker model for their Fall/Winter 2009 shoe collection. This white Dior Homme Mid Top sneaker ($700) is one of the best colorways from that collection. Featuring white leather with contrasting sliver & light brown stripes and a grey suede toe, these sneakers give off a much sought after luxury appeal.

LANVIN METALLIC PRINT & SUEDE SNEAKER | S/S 2010

You’d think we’d be sick of Lanvin’s signature sneakers by now, but the fashion house continues to find subtle changes and new colourways to keep us interested. As with the Spring/Summer 2010 collection of Kris Van Assche, Lanvin’s collection is also available for Pre-Order at Luisaviaroma. This metallic print and suede mix high cut, is my favourite of the pack to see its release gradually over the next few months.

kicks: 3.1 PHILLIP LIM F|W 09 SNEAKERS

3.1 Phillip Lim introduces their first ever mens sneaker collection for the Fall/Winter 2009 season with unique and creative designs. The Fashion house reveals its vision of the perfect sneaker using suede, patent leather, and calf leather for these 'Brando' Patent high-tops ($325).

kicks: LANVIN S|S 2010 SNEAKERS

Lanvin's latest Spring/Summer footwear collection doesn’t disappoint with a range of high and mid-top sneakers in their familiar designs. I love that they resist the temptation of many fashion brands to over embellish their footwear and instead focus on design and premium fabrics. With a relatively minimal design and a silhouette that is both slim enough for fashion wear, but chunky enough to authentically reference the sportswear that inspired them they have employed high quality calfskin and silk grosgrain ribbon to elevate them to true luxury status.

kicks: SWAROVSKI x ADIDAS JEREMY SCOTT

Collete continues in the spirit of their 'White Crystal Christmas' exclusive with a pair of limited edition Swarovski x Adidas Jeremy Scott Wing Crystal sneakers ($3,697). These Adidas Jeremy Scott Wing sneakers feature leather completely covered with Swarvoski crystals. Collete’s White Crystal Christmas collection will be available from December 7th to January 2nd, but these kicks won’t be around very long. Although the Adidas Crystal winged sneakers are a major investment, one things for sure, with these joints you’ll be the main attraction anywhere you go.

kicks: SUPRA TK AND LV STREET SNEAKER BOOT

Check the burgundy leather Supra TK Society sneakers ($140), which is one of the three new colorways from the Supra x Terry Kennedy Pro Model collaboration that was recently release for the holiday season. They feature two velcro top straps, extra heel high memory insole protectiom, wax lacing, and the exclusive SupraFoam midsole.

Also, the Louis Vuitton Street Sneaker boot ($645), featuring the Damier embossed patent calf leather. Niiiiice!

kicks: RAF SIMONS NEOPRENE LEATHER SNEAKERS

The Raf Simons brand has a variety of sneaker styles with designs ranging from subtle to loud & dramatic. Anyone who has decent shoe collection knows that the most valuable pair of shoes are those that have a versatile design because they are more reliable and they can be worn frequently. At no expense to elegance, the Raf Simons 'Neoprene' Leather sneakers ($785) fit the bill when it comes to versatile shoes. These sneakers feature neoprene (synthetic rubber), fine leather, a top strap, and a nice color scheme allowing flexibility.

kicks: NEIL BARRETT FALL/WINTER 2009 SNEAKERS

Fashion designer Neil Barrett presents for Fall/Winter 2009 a solid line-up of sneakers. Both high top and low top sneakers make up the new collection. Here above you see one of the low top lace-up sneakers. Aside from the interesting dark metallic color choice and patent leather toe cap, the double lacing makes the sneaker unique, mixing regular eyelets with hiking boot inspired ones.

Take a look at the complete Neil Barrett Fall/Winter 2009 Footwear Collection here.

fly kicks| LANVIN HI TOP TRAINER A/W 2009

The Lanvin High Top Trainer comes for Fall/Winter 2009 in a nice new jersey felt/suede version. They also added a wide ankle strap to it, along with some gold accents on the eyelets. The sneaker are now available from Aloha Rag..

KANYE WEST'S LOUIS VUITTON SNEAKER RELEASE PUSHED BACK

Remember the highly anticipated, yet grossly overpriced sneakers Kanye West is releasing with Louis Vuitton? Well, they were supposed to be in stores last spring, but won't be in stores until "late 2009", according to Racked.

Who in their right mind is willing to shell out $1140 for a pair of sneakers that you can only wear for one season? Spoiled brats and sneakerheads, probably. Do you think Louis Vuitton is delaying the release to shore up security at stores to deal with crowd control?

ALESSANDRO DELL'ACQUA | S/S 09 HIGH TOPS

Alessandro Dell’Acqua presents a new range of sneakers for Spring 2009. Following the general trend in the market, the collection consists of a variety of high top sneakers, using heavily patent leather, as well as lots of straps on the upper. Three high top models in a variety of colorways are now available at ForwardForward.

AD | KANYE WEST x LOUIS VUITTON

Kanye West is joined by his nude girlfriend, model Amber Rose, in these recently released photos from the rapper’s new Louis Vuitton shoe ad campaign.

TK AND SUPRA'S PLAN TO REGENERATE THE ECONOMY

Terry Kennedy rolled through the Supra Headquarters to cop some of his soon to be released kicks and raid the warehouse. Official release date, May 15th. [Supra]

STYLE & DESIGN NEWS

G-Shock seems to have a little competition coming its way. The Rubber Player by Nixon. These are sick, and drop tomorrow. [Nixon]

Puma says Eff it, if we’re going fancy - we're going all the way in. Yves Saint Laurent collabo high top. [Hypebeast]

FLY KICKS | CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN SNEAKER PEEK

The fashion world and sneaker heads alike are buzzing about the prospect that Christian Louboutin, famed for red-soled high heels, is coming out with a sneaker. The babies were recently spotted at the A/W press day event. No word on price yet but I'm guessing these will be hot sellers. Now the big question is whether or not the bottoms are red.

FLY KICKS | GUCCI PATENT LEATHER SNEAKER

Gucci
Patent Leather Sneaker
Price: 595.00
Available at Neiman Marcus.

FLY KICKS | KANYE WEST FOR LOUIS VUITTON

The Kanye West sneakers for Louis Vuitton will be hitting stores in June and today we can for the first time get a good overview of the line-up and especially get a closer look at the numerous high top sneakers that are part of the collaboration. The high tops come in both colorful variations and more subtle black and white tones, making the line overall very well balanced.

BALENCIAGA PLEATED LEATHER HI-TOPS

Balenciaga presents these new hi-tops as part of their Spring/Summer 2009 collection - the Pleated Leather Trainer. The sneakers feature pleated leather uppers, silver eyelets and loops and rubber soles. They are now available in two colorways at Browns, $ 443.

EDITOR'S PICK | FENDI VOODOO HI- TOPS

Although I don't usually get into monogram prints, I'm kind of digging the new Voodoo High Tops by Fendi. Featuring woven nylon with signature Zucca skull pattern, smooth leather trim and a rounded toe, these could possibly be the dopest Fendi kicks of all time.

$535