Mexican apparel company offers sweet Dragon Ball Z sneakers
Mexican clothing company Heredia Clothing has been promoting their line-up of Dragon Ball Z sneakers for a few months now, but fans heading to Expo TNT on January 31-February 1 in Guadalajara can also...
View ArticleNike’s wild new shoes for China may bless you with prosperity, will...
Shoemaker Nike owes its success as much to the marketing that backs its footwear as the science behind it. But as one of the biggest athletic apparel companies on the planet, the Nike swoosh is hardly...
View ArticleCombine your love of Godzilla, ukiyo-e and fashion with these fresh kicks...
Recently, we brought you the news that you can now view an online animated sketchbook version of works by famous Japanese Ukiyo-e artist Hokusai. But what if you’re not content just looking at...
View ArticleKimono with sneakers? Why not, says Osaka fashion retailer 【Photos】
Feudal Japan from the ankles up, 21st century below. In general, kimono are worn with traditional Japanese sandals, called either zori or geta. The former has a flat sole and the latter’s is raised,...
View ArticleSakura sneakers, in three different varieties, now on sale from Nike 【Photos】
These cherry blossom kicks will tell the whole world your feet are ready for spring. Hot on the heels of rival Adidas’ Asian-inspired collaboration with singer Rita Ora, shoemaker Nike has launched...
View ArticleSakura cherry blossoms and a Japanese-style great wave feature on new...
Step into spring with a little help from some iconic Japanese imagery. With Adidas and Rita Ora collaborating on a geisha-inspired sportswear range, and Nike releasing a trio of sakura sneakers,...
View ArticleNew cherry blossom sneakers from Nike feature real images of sakura in five...
Enjoy the hanami cherry blossom viewing experience just by looking at your feet this spring. The world’s biggest sportswear brands have their eye on Japan’s iconic blossoms this year, with Saucony...
View Article12 tabi split-toe sneakers to add a ninja flair to your casual everyday wear
The iconic split-toed tabi boot steps out of the ninja scene and into the world of sneakers in this roundup of awesome footwear designed for the street. As much as we love the mysterious, stealthy...
View ArticleVans to release line of Nintendo 8-bit sneakers this summer【Pics】
We can’t wait to lace up a pair of these cool, retro-looking kicks. Sport some 8-bit Nintendo love this summer with this new sneaker line featuring classic Nintendo designs from Vans, rumored to go on...
View ArticleFukushima recovery boosted via sneakers made from Aizu kimono textiles loved...
Contribute to the cause and keep a centuries-old tradition alive on the streets by wearing 450 years of history on your feet. Five years after the 2011 earthquake and tsunami in the Tohoku region,...
View ArticleDigimon lovers, it’s time to accessorize with Super Groupies collab goods!
Tired of hearing about Pokémon Go? Let’s talk about Digimon…in style. Many of us grew up watching Digimon on TV as youngsters. Now that we have money are full-grown adults, it’s about time we found a...
View ArticleReebok releases limited edition Instapump Fury Road sneakers to celebrate...
Step out in a pair of Godzilla kicks featuring a number of awesome beastly details. If Godzilla ever needed a new pair of shoes, these sneakers would be up to the task. A joint collaboration between...
View ArticleFans use Nike customisation service to create awesome Pokémon Sneakers
The Pikashoe is one of more than a hundred creatures currently being captured in the colourful sneaker Pokédex. With Pokémon Go fans continuing to catch ’em all by walking great distances in cities...
View ArticleLooking for a new New Balance? Try these rare “Nyu” handmade sneakers from Japan
I’m not sure how legal they are, but they’re pretty neat. American shoemaker New Balance recently attracted some ire after appearing to endorse US president-elect Donald Trump and subsequently getting...
View ArticleWear your love for JoJo on your feet with these special-edition Converse All...
Hit manga JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure meets casual fashion in the form of stylish sneakers. Yes, the popular comic series known affectionately as “JoJo” by fans has once again been turned into a line of...
View ArticleNow you can walk like a robot cat from the future with Doraemon Reebok shoes
Reebok and Doraemon combine in these baby-blue shoes. To the casual observer, Doraemon must appear to be the patron saint of Japan; his image can be found everywhere. Doraemon’s face or colour scheme...
View ArticleYou can now wear the birthplace of Japanese tentacle porn on your feet with...
Famous woodblock print from master painter Hokusai adapted to sneakers that leave the naughty bits to your vivid imagination. One of the most iconic pieces of Japanese art is The Dream of the...
View ArticleSneaker company Onitsuka Tiger teams up with Street Fighter to bring us...
Kick as fast and with as much style as the renowned video game character. Whether you choose to have a retro Mario or a bunch of Mega Man decorating your sneakers, such video game character-themed...
View ArticleSakura shoes! Converse’s new Japan-exclusive model is made with actual cherry...
Putting these sakura-pink kicks on your feet will help put more cherry blossom trees in Japan’s tsunami-struck Tohoku region. When companies are marketing something that’s meant to be cool and...
View ArticleAir Wagashi: New Nike Air Max sneakers are the delicious kicks we’ve all been...
Limited-edition footwear inspired by traditional Japanese confectionery. Over the years, we’ve seen some amazing sneakers pay homage to Japan, with sakura cherry blossom designs, Great Wave styles, and...
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