After releasing a series of flake-o-riffic variant Air Force 1s that left the hip-hop fashion world in a disturbing tailspin of inelegant color combination and Phillistine patterns), Bape has sought to diversify both their apparel and footwear catalogs. The end result is the the Bape Sta Boot, a stable product fit for the perils of city streets and blustery wintertime temperatures. Featuring a wavy, crepe-colored midsole, the Sta Boot is mocked up in premium leathers and features a reinforced ankle collar. The brand’s shooting star logo graces the model’s midfoot. The boot will hit stateside retailers in Spring 2009 in a chocolate/beige color scheme and black/dark grey colorway. However, the Bape Big Sta Boot is available now in Japan and can be purchased at online retailer CliffEdge.

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A Bathing Ape (Bape) has been a leading sneaker/apparel designer for the last 15 years. Many find that hard to believe due to the fact that they have came a long way since their beginning and Bape’s are now placed in the same category as some of the best sneaker brands out there such as Nike, Air Jordan, and Adidas. 2008 has proven to be a good year for Bape fans and now they have something else to rejoice about—a new installment of A Bathing Ape Bapestas. All four colorways are composed of a solid upper and a white midsole (with the exception of the black colorway). A Bathing Ape has released the following four colorways shown above: burnt orange, black, powder blue, and orange in their popular Bapesta model. All four colorways are now available at all Bape flagship stores worldwide. Via hb.

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Known for lucid color schemes and inventive materials, Nigo’s Bape troupe captured the hearts, creative minds, and souls of hip-hop heads and Hypebeasts. The troupe continues along the same vein as they’ve toned up their classically styled Bapesta88 Mid and Lo in gold and silver hologram. The shoe is distinguished by a ribbed mid panel and toebox, and also features a sticky herringbone outsole, which will be perfect for doing whatever it is you plan to do in these. Via Bape.

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After previewing A Bathing Ape’s extensive Fall and Winter collection, more styles have just hit store shelves. The Bapesta makes its appearance in solid based tonal leather uppers in five different colors and contrasting laces. Definitely one of Bape’s more dressed down collection of sneakers, however a subtle combination of colors and materials make for solid Fall and Winter sneakers. Now available at Bape flagship stores. Via hb.

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The Bapesta 88 Track Pack by Bape showcases a collection of sneakers getting their inspiration from both tracking and hiking shoes. The pack is made up of the Bapesta 88 Low and High, both are available in four color-ways overall. The sneakers contain a great amount of detailing as well as high quality materials, a consistent theme with Bape. Via hs.

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Over the past few weeks, we’ve seen a varying look from Bape including the moderate leather Tracksta seen above. The silhouette takes its shape from Nike’s classic running look while incorporating the Bape signature logo. Two new color-ways have just hit the Bape store, beige and red. Not your average looking Bape sneaker, but definitely a very classy and stylish alternative to the Bapesta. Both are available now at Bape stores worldwide for 13,440 Yen. Via hb.

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With the A Bathing Ape Fall / Winter 2008 line well under way, we get a look at the Foot Solider boot and Center Seam, a more contemporary and mature look. Coming from A Bathing Ape’s cut and sew line-up, each sneaker is available in two color-ways, black and tan. A great looking set of sneakers that illustrate A Bathing Ape’s versatility and varying styles. Both are now available at A Bathing Ape Flagship stores and Cliff Edge.

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