Ugg Australia and Claw Money I didn’t see this coming but I like it. The capsule collection hits stores this summer and you can expect to see a scarf, a short classic boot and a high-top sneaker ($140 to $150). You know it won’t last long. If I was still in school this would be something I buy and keep in the closet til September. Take notes young nerds.

Nike honored the power and unique traditions of the Chinese New Year with the release of the Chinese New Year Air Force 1s “Year of the Horse” in 2002. Ten years later, Nike will release Chinese zodiac-inspired sneakers, the “Year of the Dragon” pack (via Nice Kicks) includes an Air Force 1 Low Supreme, Air Jordan 2012, Kobe VII System Supreme and Zoom KD IV. The “Year of the Dragon” includes four shoes to represent the Chinese dragon riding from the four ancient seas to offer good luck for the new year.

The first release, “Year of the Horse” was white and red and included the character for horse on the tongue and heel tab, a galloping horse on the insole. In the Chinese Zodiac, the horse is considered smart and popular.

The second release in 2003, “Year of the Goat” was an all-white sneaker with orange accents. There was a light icy outsole and an image of a goat. The goat represents calm dependability.

In 2004, The “Year of the Monkey” had a white leather upper with accents in brown, including the character for monkey and image of a monkey on the heel. The monkey is considered to be dignified and self-assured.

The “Year of the Rooster” in 2005 was the most subtle of the line in a simple shade of off white with an off white character of rooster on the heel with a white sole. Roosters are accurate and precise according to the Chinese Zodiac.

Vibrant colors, textures and patterns make “Year of the Dog” the most distinct of the series. With pony hair and colors that bring about memories of Miami Vice, this shoe is far from subdued. The standout features of this shoe make sense once you find out that dogs are known for their loyalty and attractiveness.

Last year, Nike released the “Year of the Rabbit” with suede upper, bright orange and varsity blue accents, clear sole and chenille logo and the bold rabbit on the heel tab. The warm colors are truly representative of the spirit of the rabbit. The rabbit is creative, compassionate and friendly.

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Right on time for Comic-Con comes these new kicks done by Superga and DC Comics.  Using premium Italian materials, the shoes each feature color schemes specific to their Comic Book character; with DC choosing popular icons such as Batman and the Green Lantern.  Click the jump for more pics, or check for these now at colette.  via High Snob

Okay, so here is the bullshit. Right after I shot the new releases at a couple of shops for StyleEngine, my Nikon died, with no backup battery. DOH! So, here are the spur of the BB and iPhone pics that we got. Enjoy.

Los Angeles has always been a staple city when it comes to fashion, so it is no surprise that dope kicks customizers such as My-Ties hail from here.¬† Check out these adidas Stan Smiths which pay homage¬† to the iPhone, which has gained a¬† serious cult following over the years.¬† It took 46 for My Ties to capture the details of the iPhone, including the home screen and the customer’s favorite apps.¬† If you want a pair of Blackberry or Sidekick customs, hit up My Ties! via Paint or Thread

Corning the market in luxury sneaker accessories is Lacett Couture, an online retailer that sells top of the line jewelry exclusively for Sneaker Heads. With diamonds being the symbol of love and desire since the beginning of time, LACETTcouture hopes to take that love and implement it to your shoes. Each LACETTcouture piece is custom made to perfection in order to preserve uniqueness and originality, making diamonds a Sneaker Heads best friend.

Available in 14kt white, yellow, rose’ gold or platinum, each set comes with either natural white or enhanced colored diamonds. You have to option of a few sets, the Invisible set, Pave’ set, Channel set or Prongs set. At about thirty millimeters long, twelve millimeters wide and approximately three to four millimeters thick, they are the perfect size to accent your laces and toe box.

LACETTcouture was nice enough to send me a few replica sets for my sneaker collection, and it didn’t take me long to fall in love.¬† Even though these were replica diamonds, the stones were clear and sparkled just like the real thing.¬† Set in sterling silver, the replica’s come in a variety of colors are well, guaranteed to match your favorite pair of kicks in your closet.¬† They sit just like lace locks or other custom tags, right above the toe box, which makes them a definite neck breaker.

LACETTcouture wants to give 3 of you a pair of their replica sneaker jewels as well, a $30 value!

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The giveaway winner will be chosen on Dec. 8, 2009.  Good luck!

What’s dope about the kit is that it can be used to do everything from changing the color of a panel, do a minor restoration or completely transform the shoe into an original piece of artwork. via JGoods

U*Neaks was nice enough to send my little [big] man a pair of their Camel Rev kicks and five pairs of their socks. Check out the unboxing, and his first impression reactions below.

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After we shot the vid, Zion spent another 30 minutes mixing and matching his socks, looking at the side panels in the mirror and choosing more socks online for me to buy LOL. Unlike most brands, these are a perfect fit for both the grown up and the kiddo. For the little ones, these are versatile, colorful and trendy. For the parents, these are easily adaptable, and most importantly in this economy…recession proof. At roughly 30 bucks a pair, these are easy on the wallet; and with the different socks, they can match your child’s wardrobe every single day, without having to spend on additional pairs of shoes.

The only criticism both Zion and Daddy had was they both wished they had a glow in the dark element. Interesting concept.

Lucky for one of you, U*Neaks has been generous enough to offer one of our readers a pair of their customizable sneakers and two pairs of their socks!

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The giveaway winner will be chosen on Aug 15th. Good Luck!

I have kids. These are perfect.

Please lawd, someone send me these pieces of Heaven.

[Via High Snob]

Soul 2 Sole from David Park on Vimeo.

Parsons School of Design graduate David Park created this crazy video that shows the history of sneaker culture over the past 30 years, which coincides with the rise of hip-hop. It’s a sexy journey through the sole.

via Hypebeast

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