Vans: Sidestripe Origins

Our friends over at Nylon Guys Magazine put out a feature on the iconic Vans Sidestripe recently, and I felt I had to share it with you all.  The shoe itself transcends the skate and action sports world, and has become a part of classic Americana.  Check out what Nylon Guys had to say, and get your own Vans Sidestripes here.

Margiela Copper Gloss High Tops

Mason Martin Margiela has just released a sweet copper coloured version of their vinyl high top sneaker.  The laces are concealed and there padded Velcro cover straps.  If you want to pick one up, they are available online at SSence for a coll $940.  Check them out here.

40 Years of Roots Canada

It’s been 40 years since two friends, Michael Budman and Don Green, opened a small shop on Yonge Street in Toronto selling “negative heel shoes” under the ROOTS name. Decades on, the ROOTS Canada brand has become a sportswear icon with their jackets and caps being worn by both casual athletes and Olympians from across the globe.

At the “root” of the company is a dedication to delivering the very best possible clothing, footwear, and leather goods, while paying thanks to the diverse employees that work in ROOTS factories in Toronto and beyond.

We share this story on the 40-year history of ROOTS and their profound connection to beauty country of Canada.  -Selectism

Produced by Unknown Collective.

 

Great Read on Derrick Rose and Kanye West

Highsnobiety just posted a great article on Kanye West's decision to join Adidas, and how this compares to the other signature name in the Adidas line up, Derrick Rose.  Both men grew up in the south side of Chicago, came from nothing, and did everything to make something of themselves to give back to the women who raised them.  Check out the full article on highsnobiety.

Adidas Confirm Kanye West Partnership

Here is the comment that a rep from Adidas gave with regards to Kanye joining the German sports giant.

“For 2014, we welcome to the Adidas family one of the most influential cultural icons of this generation, Kanye West. Well known for breaking boundaries across music, film and design and partnering with our history in street wear culture and leading innovations in sport, we look forward to creating a new chapter. Details to follow.”

Nike drops the ball - Kayne signs with Adidas!