Sneakers

With the recent barrage of banging ASICS Gel Lyte III colabs, German sneaker store Afew enlisted the skills of artist Kwillis for this limited edition T-Shirt. It commemorates 12 of their favourite GL III colourways to date – have a peek dead centre, bottom line and see if you recognise that little number. Yep, it's our 'Alvin Purple' colab from a few years back!

eBreez3 does it again. Not only was he able to masterfully create the “Tiffany” V’s, but he also put in a great amount of effort into these Air Jordan XI‘s. Using an original Air Jordan 11 as a base, eBreez3 starts off by touching up the inner sole to a smokey-grey shade. Giving the jump man logo a shade of red gives the sneaker an edgier look. The mid-sole was given a stealthy-metallic grey finish which reveals the beauty of the sneaker.  The outer-sole was accented with black to tie in with the shoelaces. Overall, this custom deserves some recognition. This should definitely raise some eyebrows and start up some creative competition within the sneaker-head community. So what do all of you think of this custom? Should Nike start listening to customize-rs? Images via ebreez3 (Twitter/Instagram)

Yesterday, we showed you a leaked pic of the upcoming Concepts x Asics collaboration, the Gel Lyte III “Three Lies”, one of three upcoming Asics collaborations (the other 2 by Ronnie Fieg and Chicago boutique St. Alfred). The only thing we had besides the grainy photo (taken from a page out of Sneaker Freaker magazine) was the ominous name “Three Lies”, which somehow was tied to the shoe. Well, today, we shine light on the inspiration of the shoe, thanks in no small part to a pic from Instagram user Derek Curry; the shoe is inspired by the John Harvard statue that sits in Harvard Yard, a mere 5 min. walk from the Concepts store. As seen in the picture below, the navy/brown colorblocking scheme on the upper, while bearing resemblance to Ronnie Fieg’s 2011 collaboration with Asics (the “Salmon Toe” Gel Lyte III), is actually inspired by the feet on the John Harvard statue, which has become known locally as the “Statue of The 3 Lies”. The toecap of the left foot of the statue is shiny, due to a tradition of rubbing the foot for good luck, of which lots will be needed in order to secure a pair of these sure-to-be highly sought-after kicks. No release date has been set currently, but be sure to keep it locked with Sneaker Files, as we’ll keep you updated whenever that info becomes available. What do you think of this release? Looking forward to it, or couldn’t care less? Let us know in the comments below! Via @DerekCurry (IG)

Puma's incursions into the smart casual market have yielded freshness in the past, so it's no surprise that this update to the 'Machts Mit Qualitat' collection is well crispy and totes tidy. The German range name translates to 'Made With Quality', and getting a luxe look is definitely the focus. The low-lying Basket and mid-cut Stepper silhouettes get premium leather and suede fit-outs, with navy, black and butterscotch brown coming up looking particularly lovely across the range. September is the suspected drop date for this Fall 2013 collection, so start badgering your Puma retailer now. Pics via FNG.

The White Mountaineering and Moncler imprint, "Moncler W" recently debuted its inaugural range on the runway after much anticipation. Today, Moncler and Japanese mainstay White Mountainerring have pulled the curtain on the comprehensive lookbook for the collection. The assortment of styles within the collection blends expected elements of both labels into a well-executed and streamlined assortment of cold weather garb. White Mountaineering's tendency towards patterns and knitwear play a major role across various Moncler quilted down outerwear, all-weather pants as well as a plethora of accessories and gloves. Following on the heels of other Moncler co-projects with the likes of visvim, sacai and Christopher Raeburn, the Moncler W range under the direction of White Mountaineering's Yosuke Aizawa continues the series of successful ties forged between the French luxury label and other design peers in the industry. Click here to view full gallery at Hypebeast.com

Constructing another luxurious iteration to a classic silhouette, Paris fashion house Balmain has released a Riders Jacket with tones of self-assertion. Made with meticulous detail, wrinkled lamb leather panels the sturdy black body, while frontal horizontal zips dramatize the jacket with added elegance, acting as both functional and modish designs on the grainy backdrop. The leather wrist fasteners are fetching additions to the jacket, allowing wind and weather resistance. Stylish and practical, Balmain reiterates timeless staples with innate charisma. The Balmain Riders Jacket is now available at RESIR?462,000 JPY (approximately $4,500 USD). Click here to view full gallery at Hypebeast.com

Every season sees New York mainstay Supreme align itself with Vans for a series of footwear collaborations. After the wildly successful three-part, Supreme x Vans x COMME des GARCONS SHIRT second collection and the Peter Saville homage range, Supreme releases a new preview of its forthcoming Vans Lampin collection via COOL TRANS. A slightly different approach for the brand, the archival Vans Lampin sees a return in mostly two-tone suede colorways and looks to be releasing in four options. Stay tuned for further information as it is likely to be announced soon through Supreme directly. Click here to view full gallery at Hypebeast.com

The LeBron 11 seems to be around the corner but Nike looks to continue with a few more LeBron 10 Low colorways. The latest comes in a silver based upper with black accenting on the Flywire and Swoosh. A teal closes out the colorway on the outsole and liner along with a multi-colored tongue tab. [...]

Since the surprising news broke a few years ago via WWD that A Bathing Ape founder NIGO would be stepping down from his role and handing over the ownership rights to I.T Limited, the Japanese designer and entrepreneur has since remained at the helm as Creative Director for BAPE. With an early morning Instagram post on his feed, NIGO has officially confirmed in a statement that as of April 30, 2013, his term as Creative Director of A Bathing Ape has ended. The comment for the picture read: As of 30 April 2013 the term of my contract with I.T Limited (the new owners of A Bathing Ape since January 2011) as Creative Director has concluded. This brings to a close my 20 years of work creating and designing A Bathing Ape. From now on I will continue to work as a freelance creator in many different fields. I thank you in anticipation of your continued support. BAPE GENERAL NIGO® (1993-2013) painting by ©KAWS Uploaded alongside the statement, NIGO included a KAWS Kimpsons image. Click here to view full gallery at Hypebeast.com

Nike looks to bring out the textured Air Footscape Woven Chukka in a deep smoke colorway. The sneaker comes in a multi-colored design, displaying a strong contrast between the blueish sole and dark upper. To close out the sneaker is a black speckled tan woven strip along with a tan interior. Look for these to [...]