Having already two collaborations under his belt, Christian Hosoi is back at it again with Vans with a different look in mind. The Sk8-Hi Vert Pro Hosoi Pack is made up of two Sk8-His that features premium leather with perforations. However, the pack sports the traditional white, red and black color scheme as found in his past two showings, but don’t expect to find the rising sun design on either of the Sk8-His. Both will be available tomorrow at HUF.
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Confirmation of the Crooks & Castles x Vans sneaker comes in the form of the West Coast vs. East Collection which has Crooks representing the West, and 5Boro for the East. The Forty-Four Hi is used as the base sneaker and is featured in two different colorways per brand. Alongside the release of these four sneakers will also be matching shirts corresponding to each shoe. Make sure you keep your eyes peeled for even more by Vans including contributions from two other stores and team rider Danny Wainwright. The West Coast vs. East Coast Collection is scheduled to release soon. Via hs.

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Converse Japan continues to rock-and-shock the overseas market with bizarre takes on the brand’s iconic canvas, the Chuck Taylor. The Boston, Massachusetts based company is set to drop versions of the CT in patent leather, polka dots, and a classic geometric pattern. Cons is also set to release new iterations of the Jack Purcell and Pro Leather Mid. Images via Hypebeast.

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In an effort to cater to a more specialized group of ’sneakerheads’ Eastbay created the Eastbay Vault to carry exclusive models and limited collaborations from brands across the industry. The Wausau, Wisconsin based super catalog recently teamed up with Reebok to drop the Reebok PUMP Hyper Green Pack, a three pair release comprised of the brand’s Omni Lite PUMP, Insta PUMP Fury, and PUMP Graphite jogger. The triumvirate is toned up in an alluring black/blue snake faux print, making the pack’s “Hyper Green” label a bit disingenuous. The Reebok PUMP Hyper Green Pack is available now! Click to Purchase at Eastbay.com

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Backed by brazen, non-conformist celebrity endorsers, casual brand Supra is ready to blow ‘thangs’ (To clarify, ‘thangs’ is synonymous with brands that release substandard, low-quality product.) in ‘09! The company recently previewed the Suprano Hi “Black Foil”, a sleek high top that’s distinguished by a paper-thin midsole, reinforced ankle collar, and ornamental midfoot strap. The version is colored up in an enticing black foil/silver color scheme that should coordinate effectively with releases from across the heterogeneous streetwear industry. The Supra Suprano Hi “Black Foil is available now at Supra’s webstore.

Bounce guest blogger and Eastbay Sneakerhead Jordan Hagedorn (Yes, his business card actually reads “sneakerhead”–how bugged is that?) provided an introspective look back at the company’s November ‘95 catalog today over on Bouncemag.com. The issue could be the Wausau, Wisconsin based brand’s most classic ever, as the cover features Santa’s elves polishing up the Air Jordan XI (11) and Reebok Kamikaze Mid. Inside the mag, you’ll see hoops kicks from Nike, Pony, Fila, and British Knight. Images via Jordan Hagedorn and Eastbay

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Vans continues to create new ways to reinvent the Half Cab which will be releasing in a new package consisting of three different models. The Half Cab Pro is made up of a combination of premium suede and leather along which contributes to the varsity jacket-like appearance.  Furthermore, the Half Cab will be available in red, black and blue with two toned laces. Other details include Half Cab written in big letters around the heel. You can find the blue Half Cab Pro now at Vans retailers while the other two should be released soon. Via Complex.

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