As a part of the ongoing “Family and Friends” collaboration series, ASICS has teamed up with Parisian magazine Shoes-Up.

Reworking the classic Retro Rocket, which was first introduced in the 1970′s for Japanese school kids, the kicks ditch the classic canvas upper in favor of suede and nubuck in an “earth marble” colorway.  Each pair also comes with a limited-edition bag of French-made marbles and a custom box.

Set to drop on December 16, the Shoes-Up x ASICS collab will be available via select accounts throughout Europe.

Are you creative? Artistic? Would you enjoy creating your very own New Balance sneaker? Well, the Shoes-Up x New Balance Creative Contest is for you. Prospective designers receive the opportunity to freak the Boston, Massachusetts brand’s classic 576 and 1700 models. The contest deadline in Wednesday, June 10. To enter please visit Shoes-Up’s contest page and hit the jump to learn what shoelebrities will be umpiring your design.



Six notable sneaker personalities have been chosen to judge the event:

Michael Dupouy – La MJC
Sarah – colette
jeffstaple – Staple Design
Mademoiselle Agnès – Canal
Mouloud Achour
Eugene Kan – Hypebeast

Via Hypebeast.

Early last month the Shoes-Up x Lacoste Missouri collaboration was reported and showed a project involving the French publication and popular sneaker brand. The Missouri sports traditional wool, black tonal detailing and a silky interior lining. These particular choices were inspired by the classic beret that is often associated with French fashion. Each sneaker will be sold in a hat box with an issue of Shoes-Up. 40 pairs will be sold at Colette in-store and online starting December 1st. 

French publication “Shoes Up Magazine” gears up for a collaboration involving Lacoste and their Missouri sneaker. The two sides utilize the French Basque beret by incorporating its composition into the Missouri. The sneaker is made up of traditional wool, black tonal detailing and a silky interior lining. The collaboration will yield 160 pairs which will be exclusively sold throughout Europe including (Paris), Dover Street Market (London) and Limited Edition (Barcelona). Retail price will be approximately $177 and wil include a beret and photography book by Charles Levy. Via: Hypebeast