Month: April 2023

Are your regular-shmegular Birkenstock shoes not cutting it for you anymore? If so, you’re in luck, as the luxury resale platform Justin Reed has just listed a pair of Chrome Hearts-customized Birkenstock Arizona sandals.Offered in “New With Box” condition, the black and tan-hued pair is unassuming to the untrained eye. Even by Chrome Hearts standards, these custom sandals are somewhat subdued.That is until you spot the standard Birkenstock buckles have been swapped out for Chrome Hearts’ own. All four buckles are made from sterling silver, which is stamped alongside branding on the underside of each hardware piece. On the fascia, a light amount of fluted metalwork decorates each buckle, rounding the pair off.Justin Reed’s pair comes in a US 10/UK 9/EU 43, and retails on his website for $2,500 USD. Take a closer look at the pair above.In other news, Balenciaga has dropped the muddy 3XL Trainer.

With the Spring season right around the corner, outdoor adventures are at arm’s reach. In anticipation of the upcoming warmer months, New Balance has released a sleek new colorway for its low-top hiking boot silhouette. The New Balance Rainier Low arrives in an all-black makeup, constructed with a mixture of premium leather and textile mesh material for the upper. Delivered in its classic rugged style, the shoe features a debossed “NB” logo on the lateral. Tonal branding can also be seen throughout the shoe as it sits atop a Vibram rubber outsole for extra stability for all terrains and nature hikes. The sole gives an added sense of traction for both everyday wear and leisure outdoor activities. Look out for the New Balance Rainier Low “Black” releasing in the coming months at select retailers and online for $140 USD.In other footwear news, Nike unveils alternative colorway for Air Force 1 “West Indies.”

In 2022, Nike brought back the OG colorway for its Air Force 1 Low “West Indies” model, reviving the white staple sneaker with sharp hits of green all around. Now, Nike has released an alternative colorway to celebrate the West Indian Day Parade Carnival held annually in September in Crown Heights, Brooklyn. The shoe was first released in the early 2000s and saw a surge in popularity, arriving in four different colorways to celebrate West Indian culture. This upcoming pair sees the Nike Air Force 1 Low come with contrasting yellow accents. Constructed in a typical white leather base upper and mesh tongues, the shoe’s lining is highlighted with the West Indies branding which can also be seen on the tongue tags and lace dubraes as well as the lateral heel, embroidered in the Caribbean colors. The sharp yellow contrast matches the graphic insoles listing all the islands of the Caribbean. The shoe sits atop a yellow rubber outsole to round off the design.The Nike Air Force 1 Low “West Indies” in yellow accents arrives in select retailers and Nike in the coming months for $150 USD.In case you missed it, here is an official look at the Jordan Tatum 1 “St. Louis.”