Puma Rudolf Dassler Wellengang

To honor its founder, Rudolf Dassler, Puma is releasing a line of sneakers that bear his name. Two different colorways will be available, a black/white/silver version and a red/white/black. The Wellengang features a special “Rudolf Dassler” tongue label and a classic Puma logo on the side of the upper. The release date and availability information has not been announced yet.

Air Jordan Retro 1 Low Phat Black Cement and White Cement

The Black Cement and White Cement Air Jordan Retro 1 Low Phats are being re-released February 28th. Originally late last year a small amount of quickstike accounts received these in limited quantatites that consequently left many people searching on Ebay to get their hands on them. Get them this Saturday for $95 usd.

Kanye West Louis Vuitton Sneakers

Here are some more colorways of Kanye's LVs that are set to release come summer.

pics via selectism

Nike Air Trainer III Black / Max / Orange

Here is a new release of the Nike Air Trainer III in a purple and max orange colorway. The shoes also feature a patent leather tongue and foot strap. Right now these have only been released in Europe and Japan and should hit NA during the spring.

Nike Twilight Runner

The Twilight Runner is a new hybrid shoe that is influenced by the Air Triax Structure, Air Stab and Pegasus. The shoe can picked up at size? now.

Japan Converse All Star Boots

Converse Japan has just come out with an All Star Boot that is shin high to keep you keep you warm during the cold winter months. The boot features the Converse All Star base outfitted with smooth leather along with a leather extension that runs all the way up to just below the knee. Depending on they sell the US might see them in the near future. But for the time being you can get them at Flauge.

Kobe's Ankle Insurence

Nike is always at it with brilliant ads and commercials. Here is the first commercial for the release of Kobe's new shoe the Zoom Kobe IV. For more info on the Kobe IV visit here.

Nike Air Max 1 Medium Grey / White - Dark Obsidian

I love these! Here is another simple shoe Nike is releasing this spring. The colorway for these Air Max 1s is made up of medium grey, white and dark obsidian as well as patent leather on the swoosh and ballistic mesh on the toe box. No information on the availability on these yet but they are set to drop in March.

LIl Wayne GQ Interview

This month's GQ interview features Lil Wayne. The interview focuses on the New Orleans native's daily life and features more awesome photo's like those above.
Here is a little preview

You have your bus and your have your chauffeur. Do you ever drive?
I haven’t driven, sat behind the driving wheel of a car, in four years.

You don’t enjoy driving?
I have a chauffeur. That’s why. My car is big, so I probably fuck it up if I tried to drive it. I got some big-ass cars.

Read the entire article here.

Dee & Rickey x No Mas Custom Starter Duffle Bags

Here is a collaboration between New York twins Dee & Rickey and sports-inspired brand No Mas. With the alteration and use of vintage Starter starter jackets the two created these duffel bags. Six different teams are now available including: the Yankees, Flames, Devils, Browns, Indians and Black Hawks. The bags can be picked up at colette.

pictures via Hypebeast

American Idol Season 7 Finale

Sorry if I am late on this but I don't watch American idol. This is way better than any of those horrible auditions.

Rubik’s Cube Jigsaw Puzzle

Not sure what the story behind this puzzle is, but it is cool. I can't imagine how long it would take to complete this without cheating and placing the stickers on the cube in the fashion that would create an image.

pictures via whohome

Nike Dunk Low “Bred” Colorway

2009 holds a revert back to simple, clean colorways and material compositions for Nike. These Dunk Low's are composed of synthetic leather with a mainly black upper that is accented with red. These are now available at your standard accounts like Foot Locker and Finish Line for under $100.

Nike SB Purple Suede Blazer

Arguably the most anticipated Nike SB release for this January is the Purple Suede Blazer High Premium. This shoe features a purple suede upper with black snakeskin swoosh. These shoes also come with both a purple and black set of laces. You should see these hit the shelves at your local SB account in the up coming weeks. If there are no stores that hold SB accounts in your region you can find them on eBay at the ID4SHOES online store.

pictures via ID4SHOES

Shazam Moblie Application

Shazam is a unique application for your mobile phone that allows you to identify the artist, name of the track as well as other information while the song is playing live. It is amzaing how good this application works. The best thing about it is that it's free! Visit here to get Shazam now.

Vans x In4mation Denim Half Cab

One of the world's benchmark sneaker boutiques, In4mation, is set to release another highly anticipated collaboration today (January 10th). This time the Vans Half Cab is featured in a two toned denim upper with red accents on the eyelets and tags. These were made only in limited numbers and will only be available at In4mations Ward Warehouse in Honolulu as well as their online store.

Techno Viking

Sweet d-moves techno viking! If you are one of the very few who have not seen this video yet your life is lacking. Happy Saturday!

Kanye West Louis Vuittion Sneakers

Mr. West is in the building, Swagger on a hundred thousand trillion. Here is Kanye doing what he loves doing the most; showing everyone how sweet he is. This crisp white silhouette is the product of a collaboration of Kanye with Louis Vuitton. There is no info yet on availablity and price, but these are set to drop in June. Word is that these are just the first of six shoes Kanye has teamed up with LV to release in 09.

Mario Paint

"It's me, Mario!" Every kid who grew up in the 90's at one point fantasized about living in Mario's world. Well artist Antoinette J. Citizen has brought this to life in her "landscape." From the question boxes to the fluffy clouds everything is there.

pictures via Juztapoz

SoHo Louis Vuitton’s Storefront

In the upcoming months Louis Vuitton will release a tribute collection inspired by Stephen Sprouse. To further honor Mr. Sprouse the SoHo store has decided to graffiti their storefront. A special show will be held this Friday to celebrate the Stephen Sprouse tribute collection. More information on the collection can be found WWD Retail.

pictures via Hypebeast

Wellness Sky/ "Danube Flower"

Location: Belgrade, Serbia
Project Year: 2008
Design Team: Djordje Stojanovic, Vlada Pavlovic, Slavko Milanovic
Construction Area: 51,100 sqm
Photographs: Ana Kostic

- Originally named ‘Danube Flower’ and built over 35 years ago to become a landmark at Belgrade waterfront
-At one point it was a public recreation center and home to an exclusive restaurant
-The project was sponsored by the communist government of the time and endorsed by then ubiquitous president J.B.Tito, who was the first guest at the restaurant on November 22nd 1973
-Over the years it decayed and finally was shut down during the civil war that took place during the 1990's
-In the 2008 architects 4of7 brought life back to this structure and turned it back into a fitness center that takes pride in promoting an active lifestyle

An entire write up and more pictures can be found at archdaily

Who wears short shorts(pants)?

Rolled up trousers, no socks and a pair of Chuck Taylors/Boat Shoes/Loafers is the latest look for Ralph Lauren/Club Monaco in the Spring of 09.

Club Monaco
Ralph Lauren

PUMA Shipping Container Store

NYC/Napoli based design office LOT-EK specializes in constructing unique buildings and structures by reusing old shipping containers. This project is composed of 24 containers put together to create a 3 story store with over 11,000 sqf, including a bar/lounge area and 2 decks. Like their initial use the store can be packed up and transferred around the world. Within the next year the store will make stops in Alicante, Boston, Stockholm.

pictures via Arch Daily

Nike Vinage Blazer

This February the Blazer will finally join the vintage family with the the likes of the Dunk and Vandal. These are easily the best vintage shoes Nike has created to date. Three simple colorways are currently set in production: old royal, pine green and varsity red suede uppers with patent white swooshes, laces and heel tabs.

pictures via Dunk.com.cn

Nike Zoom Kobe IV Chaos (Joker)

Why so serious? Heath Ledger's Joker, easily everyone's favorite villain for 08, has been immortalized by Nike's latest colorway tribute of the Zoom Kobe IV. The colorway is inspired by the colors of the Joker's purple coat and grey shirt and features a touch of green on the laces as well as a blood splatter sock liner. These will officially release on January 10, 2008 in extremely limited quantities.

pictures via Marquee Sole

Air Jordan I Retro High - Blue Sapphire / White

This Air Jordan I moves away from the classic red/black/white colorway combos to one that can't help but catch anyone's eye. The sneaker consists of a blue sapphire upper with neon turquoise and a white midsole. These are set to drop this week at select Jordan accounts and are just a preview of things to come in 09 for Air Jordan.