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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With Ben Baller and the overrated Lil’ Wayne acting as celebrity advocates, burgeoning independent brand Supra ballooned into one of the most prominent brands in the hip-hop world this past year. The Skytop, the company’s high-rising casual model, is returning this year in a burgundy patent leather make-up, an all-bronze color scheme, and an ink blue suede version. Pricing information and store availability have yet to be announced, but we’ll be sure to update when we find out more. Images via New York boutique SneakerBistro.

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Perhpas a more appropriate title for this write-up would be, “It’s Nautical, Sir.” After all, the Nike Mad Jibe “Boat Dunk” transitions away from the juvenile-spirited products being churned out of “The Beav”, opting for a more sophisticated and refined look. Down below, the Mad Jibe offers up the ubiquitous Dunk midsole and all of the cushioning and tractional elements you’d expect to see in standard SB fare. Up top, the shoe incorporates a “boat moccasin” toebox, striped laces, and silver lace eyerings. The ankle collar is reinforced with buttery smooth leather, so feel free to abuse these as you so choose. Oh, and check the debossed Nike logo plastered along the middle panel. Intriguing, right? While there’s no release date for the Nike Mad Jibe Boat Dunk, we’ll be sure to update here when pricing information and store availability information surfaces. Via Dunk.com.cn

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Independent casual brand Visvim has gained serious credibility throughout the streetwear market for unbelievable quality and considerate designs. Coming in January of 2009, the Visvim Logan is a certainly a testament to the brand’s tried-and-true approach. Distinguished by a woven upper and a stitched and ribbed ankle collar, the Logan features a vulcanized midsole and should be available in blue and black at F.I.L. stores. The price however, is not considerate–expect to be dropping $400 to secure a pair! Via Hypebeast.

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Originally released in 1976, the Lawnship was the pinnacle of Onitsuka’s tennis department. Featuring technologies such as optimum traction (a modified herringbone outsole) and anti-slip control, the shoe’s rounded toe allowed for greater lateral movement on returns and serves. Simple and effective. (The “progression” of shoes and their correlating modifications and cushioning interfaces is amazing, isn’t it?) Expect to see the Lawnship sometime early on in 2009 in four colorways: red/red/white, yellow/green/lime green, white/grey/navy, and black/pumpkin orange/white. Via Sneaker Freaker.

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Independent brand Alife recently released the latest version of their high-rising casual model, Everybody Mono Super in an understated all-black nubuck leather format. The shoe is complimented by a vulcanized midsole and “Alife” logo imprinted along the middle panel. The Everybody Mono Super is available now at Norse.

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In recent years, Asics has reinvigorated and updated their classic stable of sneakers with lifestyle-inspired colorways meant to match today’s streetwear product. In particular, the brand just reissued the timeless GT Quick in a black/purple/lime color scheme that is distinguished by a speckled white midsole. The GT is available now at Sold Out’s online webstore.

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