Men’s Shoe News – Signature9

Saddle Up With Converse Japan

Gabrielle Hennessey — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 02:10:37 +0000

We’re jealous of all our Japanese readers after taking a look at the latest Jack Purcells for the exclusive Converse Japan collection.

The newest drop includes leather kicks in the classic Purcell shape fabricated in solid red or black, as well as — our favorite — a black-and-white wingtip/saddle shoe-inspired look called the Dresscode 1/2.

What we love most about these new Purcells is that they’re clean enough to wear with more grown-up ensembles, yet they still pack a fun, youthful punch — factors which translate the shoes into something sporty-chic that makes them easy to dress either up or down.

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Half Cab, 100 Percent Sweet

Gabrielle Hennessey — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:59:14 +0000

This seems to be the year for killer sneaker releases, with the latest drop from Vans being no exception. Â The new Half Cab LX model is a slick shoe completely stripped of frou-frou gimmicks or crazy patterns (Nike, we’re talking to you!), which will satisfy the guy in your life who’s more into laid-back cool than flashing lights.

We love the solid black panel behind the all-black laces, and the sleek shape is a refreshing SoCal skater take on the mid-height basketball shoe silhouette.

Half Cabs will be available at Vault stockists by March/April 2010.

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To Dye For

Gabrielle Hennessey — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 20:18:57 +0000

It’s time to make some friends in Paris, pronto, because we’ve just taken a look at the new collaboration between Nike and Parisian dye house 180g, and our verdict is Absolutely 100% Droolworthy.

We love how much of a new look the colors give to the classic Nike models, with the slightly lived-in (yet still super-color-saturated) look of the sneakers being a huge plus.

The collection drops 5 November at 180g store on rue de Tournelles in Paris and we’re crossing our fingers that they will also be available online as soon as possible so our American boyfriends don’t feel so left out.

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Flying High

Gabrielle Hennessey — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 23:17:28 +0000

Take flight in the newest addition to the adidas Originals x Jeremy Scott family of premium shoes.

We especially love the Wing Highs (shown left) in both black and silver (the silver is so kicky, but the all-black version is more versatile), and the wing detail on the shoes would add a great finishing touch to any casual look.

Both models are available for $180 at UNDFTD stores in LA, Santa Monica, Las Vegas, and Japan or online at UNDFTD.com.

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