Having previously taken on both the high-top Dunk and Vandal, longtime Nike collaborator Geoff McFetridge is back at it, teaming up with the Swoosh’s skateboarding imprint to take on the iconic Blazer. Here the Los Angeles-based artist brings his minimal-yet-expressive aesthetic to the skate-ready take on the basketball classic, ditching Nike’s proprietary branding in favor of custom details throughout — including a freehanded Swoosh and custom “SB” heel embroidery. Executed in a beige colorway with white rubber foxing and a combination of black and orange accents, the McFetridge-designed Blazer is set to hit Nike SB spots in limited quantities in the weeks ahead.
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Converse CONS 2014 Fall/Winter Collection
Converse CONS is back with its newest selection of skating and lifestyle silhouettes for the coming season. For skating, the Fall/Winter 2014 collection includes the Weapon Low decked out in a classic combination of black, red and white, and Kenny Anderon’s KAII in several colorways including clean off-white/black, black/white, and black/white/red. For the lifestyle offerings, the season’s offerings include the Auckland Racer in both black and red, as well as the Weapon high-top in a trio of colorways including a bright orange/blue combination and a more a restrained white with green accents. Look for the collection soon at Converse CONS accounts.
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