Sneaker Fiend Magazine: November 2009

The Air Jordan 12 is set for a comeback a month from now and this time it’s going to be an all OG affair. This particular colourway brings out the rising red Japanese sun that inspired the upper paneling. His Airness wore his 12s on the way to his fifth NBA championship. You can wear yours come December 19th.

Adidas Stan Smith Ghostface Killah

Following on from his purple Forum of earlier this year, Tony Starks returns with his very own Stan Smith. In true Iron Man style the neutral grey suede upper is ignited with a yellow lining, red midsole and matching accents. Ghostface’s G is embossed and printed below the ankle and ‘PRETTY TONEY’ is inscribed under the heel trefoil. Available now at selected adidas retailers.

Nike Air Hoop Structure Le Aqua VIII'S

Whilst the Air Hoop Structure may have looked to earlier models for its billowing Jordan-like ankle wraps, the colourway for this upcoming release comes straight from the Aqua-man! With similar concorde blue and aqua streaks swirling through its heel plus an all-black nubuck upper, this hybrid hoopster just wants to be like Mike. This is one tough unit!

Nike Match Classic Hiroshi Fujiwara

The Match Classic has seen a recent revival thanks to designer extraordinaire Hiroshi Fujiwara. This trifecta pack comes in brushed suede uppers, offset by the micro Swoosh that was popularized in the '90s yet never seemed to catch on with heads who fiended for the fattest tick. All three come in classic colourways that feature vintage foam tongue action that will keep you locked and loaded on any surface. Thanks to Freshngood.com for the images!

Vans Chukka Del Barco Almond

Vans keep bringing the heat with their Chukka Del Barco boat shoe, this time with a tasty almond treat that will leave you nuttin' for more. With a nice brushed suede upper finish and creme caramel finishes, you can cop these nougat nuggets from the buttery folks at Extra Butter.

Converse Chuck Taylor Terence Koh

Converse announces the Terence Koh for Converse 1HUND(RED) Artists Chuck Taylor All Star.

Enlisted as a contributor to the 1HUND(RED) project, Koh's approach to the design of his shoe focused on subtraction. "I wanted to keep the DNA of the Chuck Taylor intact, while reducing the seams, and smoothing out the shoe's surfaces as much as possible". Terence replaced the usual curve of the ankle with a vertical construction to give the shoe a clean square look. A smoothed-out version of the signature Converse tread on the sole combines with a white on white All Star rubber license plate on the heel to round out the ultra-clean look and feel of the shoe. As a contributor to 1HUND(RED), a percentage of the net wholesale price of the shoe will go to help fight AIDS in Africa, giving consumers an opportunity to become agents of change and offering a way to turn design into power.
The Terence Koh for Converse 1HUND(RED) Artists Chuck Taylor All Star is available in a high-top, premium white leather version. The shoe launches globally on Saturday November 21st and will be available in the US at Opening Ceremony (www.openingceremony.com) in New York and Los Angeles and select retailers globally. Shoes will retail for $150 and will be available in sizes 7 - 13.