Sekure D was awesome enough to shoot a video with Albotas and talk about his custom sneakers and vinyl toys. We talk about how he got into painting his own sneakers, the process of customizing, the vinyl toy world, and a whole lot more. Check out the video below, and don’t forget to hit the Like button and subscribe!
Classic CONVERSE hi-tops in three new flavors: green apple, pineapple, and cherry. Kind of disappointed in the lack of banana and strawberry, but I’ll manage. Oh, these are printed on polyester as opposed to the usual canvas. Available now at select CONVERSE retailers for around $75.
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If there’s one thing nerds and sneaker heads both have in common, it’s their undying love for all things limited edition. These fresh kicks feature Spider-Man, Iron Man, Captain America, and there’s even a pair with The Avengers with Hulk and Thor in the mix. Look out for a pair at your nearest Vans retailer this Spring 2013.
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Sekure D dropped by to do an interview with Albotas about sneakers, designer toys, and customizing. We’ll have that for you soon, but in the meantime, take a look at the drawing he did on the walls of my office building.
Andre Saraiva, Converse, and Purple Magazine have united to bring the masses not one, but two limited edition Chuck Taylor sneakers.
First up (and quite fitting for #thighhighthursday) are the First String Chuck Taylors sporting some sexy insoles and purple rubber on the sole, while the Chuck Taylor First Strings feature one of Saraiva’s famous graffiti characters and a bubblegum pink sole. Both are available from Foot Patrol.
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Transshoesformers is an art project by James Visaya where he turns old sneakers into Transformer-style robots. The bots above were made using a Nike Air Flight Huarache OG and an OG Asics Gel-Lyte III. Hopefully they were never worn and don’t have feet stank.
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These limited edition Reebok PT-20s feature an all-over Hello Kitty print, come in pink, black, or white, and even have a metal Hello Kitty bow lace jewel. Available now at select Reebok retailers.
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Instagram user Santlov takes amazing pictures of toys, but most of his coolest pics are the ones where he juxtaposes iconic characters from our youth with sneaker culture. Follow Santlov on Instagram for more.
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Let’s face it: your feet would look way more magical with these custom Reeboks by Magic Bean Buyer featuring Mr. Saturn from Earthbound. Sadly, they’re all sold out.
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These Spongebob kicks from Creative Recreation and BAIT will be on display at the POP LIFE Exhibition in Beijing on August 17, 2012, but you can score a pair now from Creative Recreation’s web store.
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WHAT’s SHOP is a custom hand-painted accessory shop located in Bankok, Thailand. Hit the jump for a look some of their sneakers including pairs inspired by Pokemon, Batman, Star Wars, Gremlins, Dexter’s Laboratory, and even Michael Jackson’s Moonwalker.
The Converse x Gorillaz Chuck Taylor Fall 2012 collection is currently available online and features an assortment of freakish designs with signature artwork by the one and only Jamie Hewlett. Snag ‘em here.
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A Little Bit On The LEGO Side: Lego Reebok Pumps by Alex Jones aka Orion Pax. No, they’re not wearable.
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A Little Bit On The Custom Sneakers Side: Custom Pikachu sneaks by BobsMade.
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