Sunday, July 26, 2015

Adidas Originals x Pharrell Williams Superstar "Supershell" Collection


After releasing a huge number of Superstars in a crazy wide range of colors, Pharrell Williams collaborates with Adidas Originals once again on a collection of Superstars. Only now, he isn't alone. This time around, the musician and producer enlisted the help of creative friends from around the world to write another chapter in the already rich history of the shell-toed sneaker.

In this collection, the shell toe takes center stage as a medium for two distinct looks: The Artwork and the Sculpted collection. Learn more about them after the jump.

Nike Basketball "Rise" Collection


Recently, NBA star Paul George was in town to open up Nike's House of Rise in the Philippines. In case you haven't heard, Nike "Rise" is a documentary series that allows 24 local ballers to learn, play, and live like a Nike athlete. To commemorate the occasion, The Swoosh also dropped a limited collection of apparel and footwear consisting of the LeBron 12 low, Kyrie 1, KDTrey5 and the Venomenon 5. Hit the jump for the complete price list and availability.

Thursday, July 23, 2015

Get Ready for the Converse Chuck Taylor II


The Converse Chuck Taylor All-Star has been in the game for so long. So when news broke that a second model in the storied signature line would be releasing, it made waves across the sneaker community. But when it was finally unveiled, core sneakerheads will be glad to know that instead of a drastic redesign, the "Chuck II" is an attempt to bring the iconic Chuck Taylor into the modern world. Subtle details like an anti-slip tongue, perforated lining and a Lunarlon insole for extra bounce and comfort ensure that the new Chuck Taylor will be an all-year favorite for sneakerheads, artists and all-around creative types everywhere. Expect the Chuck II to drop at local Converse shops very soon.

Thursday, July 16, 2015

Air Jordan 7 "Bordeaux"


Just like a fine wine, the Air Jordan 7 "Bordeaux" gets better with age. Following an initial re-release back in 2011, the 2015 version of the sneakers Michael Jordan wore in the 1992 NBA All-Star Game are as close to the originals as the originals themselves. With the retro Jordan market not expected to slow down any time soon, expect these won't last long on shelves when they drop this weekend. If you're thinking of copping, check out Titan and other select Jordan Brand retailers.

Wednesday, July 8, 2015

Kendrick Lamar x Reebok Ventilator


Critically acclaimed Compton rapper Kendrick Lamar announced he was tying up with Reebok a while back. His first drop was a pretty loud take on the classic Reebok Ventilator running shoe. This time around, the shoe choice stays the same, but instead of a day-glo colorway, a subtle off-white serves as the base for the collaboration. Gum soles and contrast laces add a touch of class, while both the rapper's name and his label's branding take a prominent spot on the tongue of each shoe. However, the clincher of all details can be found at the heel, where the words "BLUE" and "RED" can be found. It's an symbolism for the gang culture prevalent in the rapper's native city, while the tonal colorway serves as an interpretation of trying to be neutral to it all. Quite a banger, yet pretty deep. Much like many a Kendrick Lamar song. Pick up a pair at Sole Academy. 

Friday, July 3, 2015

Yeezy Season Came and Went. An Adidas x Sole Academy Event Recap


The much hyped and much coveted Adidas x Kanye West Yeezy 350 Boost, in the flesh and in the Philippines. 
Last June 27, hundreds of Philippine sneakerheads flocked to Bonifacio Global City for the Adidas Yeezy 350 Boost drop which happened at Sole Academy. If you're not new to the game, you must be aware of the crazy levels of hype that surround anything Kanye West is involved in. So despite the online mechanics people needed to do to simply get a chance to join the raffle, tons of heads still went and took their chances to be one of the lucky few to head home with a brand new pair of shoes from Mr. West's Adidas collaboration.

Check out the photos after the jump to see what you missed!

Brandblack is Coming.


Born from the union of high fashion sensibilities and innovative performance technology, Brandblack is an independent sportswear brand for modern athletes who hold winning and looking good in the same regard. Launched in 2013, brand founder David Raysse and Billy Dill have brought together their love of sports and expertise in streetwear and high fashion to create innovative products capable of rivaling offerings from the bigger sportswear brands out there. Check out the lookbook for BrandBlack's "FutureLegends" collection featuring local cagers Marc Pingris and Stanley Pringle, and watch for the collection to drop in extremely limited quantities this weekend at Titan.