The Kazuhiri from Y-3 has been a reliable offering each season. The mid-cut sneaker often defined by flowing profile features a neoprene bootie with a porous mesh for increased breathability. Almost entirely black, white panels are applied to the elastics on the side as well as branding. Available now at Y-3.

New Balance find reference in a common theme with a hiking-inspired line of sneakers. Based on the relatively unseen M564, a hairy suede over a perforated toebox also features hiking laces and a contrasting support strap that wraps around the heel. Available in two colors through select Japanese retailers. VIA: hayabusa.bz

Converse has collaborate with Japanese brand Gallery 1950. Selecting the Jack Purcell as their signature model, Gallery 1950 swathed the classic low-top in black canvas and chose to accent the shoe with pops of bright color in the form of canvas stripes, contrast-stitching and eye-catching plastic lacelets. Scheduled to retail for ¥9,240 JPY (approximately $118 [...]

A Bathing Ape has released its classic Bape Sta low top sneaker in three corduroy colorways. The entire upper features corduroy, sitting on a clean white outer sole. Available now at BAPE STORES globally.

With a simple profile, adidas Originals Azzi takes a cue from above with a more high-fashion themed croc skin style. Without aggravating any animal protection groups, the synthetic upper is paired with a slim adidas Immotile-derived cycling shoe. Blue laces seem a little off against the light-colored leather yet provide a bit of a highlight [...]

Nike has presents a Sportswear iteration of the always-popular and exceedingly iconic Air Force 1, this time in the Mid 07 model. Done up in a variety of colorways, the most striking and likely to excite fans has to be this ominous, triple-black model. Swathed completely in tonal black details, the kicks are understated yet [...]

In honor of Deion Sanders’ induction into the Football Hall of Fame tomorrow (August 6) Supra has collaborate with “Prime Time” to proudly present the Deion Sanders Society Mid Pack. To celebrate Deion’s illustrious football career they have created two Society Mids in the color ways of the Dallas Cowboys and the San Francisco 49ers. [...]

Y-3 has released their new Fall/Winter 2011 Collection. As part of the series they present the mid top Courtside sneaker, the Moto Low and Moto High sneakers, as well as the Sprint running shoe. All of them mix premium cowhide leathers and Norwegian wool print uppers. The sneakers are now available in the official Y-3 [...]

Nike SB has released a new colorway in its Zoom Stefan Janoski Mid a for the month of August 2011. Done up in an oil green canvas, the sneaker offer a more colorful alternative to July’s navy blue/white and black/white offerings. In addition to white midsoles and black lining, this latest release stands out with [...]

Reebok present two new colourways of their Workout BC, coming in either khaki or grey, that are exclusive to UK sneaker retailer Size?. The sneakers are made with a quality canvas upper featuring stamped Reebok branding on the side, leatherette trims around the seams and a soft towelled lining. A white midsole with embossed branding [...]