The heavily Italian influenced footwear and lifestyle brand Gourmet present the perfect way to add some sartorial class to any professional outfit yet keeping the comfort of a trainer. The ‘remixed laid back luxury’ brand takes advantage of the best materials and The 26 Butterscotch/Papyrus is the perfect example of this, imported French calf pebbled leather in tan makes this a stand out piece of footwear for any professional or sneaker lover alike. Available now from Question-Air.com

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Veja Indígenos Trainers

Veja is a French ecological trainers brand created in Paris in 2004 with the idea of creating trainers that respect both the environment and any worker involved in the project. The trainers are made in Brazil, where the brand works directly with small producers.

The Veja Indigenos collection exhibits neutral, muted color-ways in vegetable tanned suede with a subtle tonal stitching. Keeping with the brand’s ethical agenda, the trainers are made with suede that is tanned without heavy metals or chromium.

www.veja.fr

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La MJC x Lacoste Broadwick Sneakers

Our Radar caught this perfect summer sneaker, the re-interpretation of Lacoste’s Broadwick by La MJC. “The shoe contains details designed to testify to La MJC’s eternal passion for Paris, from the famous ship depicted on the coat of arms of the capital to the legendary motto of the city, ‘Fluctuat nec mergitur’ (it is tossed by waves, but does not sink).” Limited edition of 75 pairs of tennis shoes featuring hickory seersucker upper with leather trimmings available now from Colette.

www.lacoste.com

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45rpm X Pantofola d’Oro Mid Sneakers

Japanese (I swear we’re not running a theme) denim and clothing brand 45rpm have teamed up with PDO Gold, the vintage-inspired line of Italy’s eminent sneaker maker Pantofola d’Oro. The result – these fetching leather/hickory denim tennis shoes, also available in a leather/white canvas version. Both models sport suede accents and come in low and high tops.

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Today’s shoe-porn courtesy of Visvim.

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On a recent visit to Amsterdam I stumbled across the new and beautiful Velour shop located in the 9 streets district. Among other things from the hard-to-resist shop, I got myself a pair of Clarks Desert Boots (in sand), and instantly became a fan of the British Originals.

Slamxhype delivers imagery of the reissue of a lesser known Originals model called The Clarks Ashcott. The sneaker, featuring the brand’s signature crepe sole and suede and leather uppers come in low or high-top version, both making a nice, sporty alternative to the Desert Boot.

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Launched by Parisian fashion group Paper Rain, SILENT is a new line directed by Damir Doma. The collection includes jersey and denim in oversized silhouettes and washed leather accessories. But what really caught our eyes are these Astible sneakers from SILENT’s first collection – a mid cut leather shoe with suede detail at the toe cap seam and a heavy vulcanized rubber sole. We love their natural, effortless look for spring slouching. Get them here.

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Part of the brand’s global re-launch, Evisu Jeans has collaborated with cult phenom label Common Projects to create new line of minimal sneakers for Autumn Winter 2010. Following both brands’ common ethos of quality and classic design, the line will consist two styles of leather, vulcanized sneakers, branded as a limited collaboration using Common Projects’ trademark foil heel stamp. This is the first announced collaboration for Evisu with Scott Morrison as the new CEO/Creative Director. Debuting at select premium retailers in Fall 2010.

British brand mors is to blame with my latest sneaker fixation. The new London-based brand designed by Jonathan Morss is making some striking footwear, but the low-cut ‘net 001‘ are my absolute favorites. Handcrafted in Portugal in a traditional, family owned, union factory these white beauties are made in premium quality soft calfskin leather, with features like the rich tan calfskin lining. They are only available in limited numbers at selected stores and at the brand’s online store.

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One of the occupational hazards for bloggers dealing with future trends and products is that sometimes you get hung up on something that will only be released next season or later, while you want it NOW. My own difficulty in delaying satisfaction arose when I first saw Acne’s S/S 2010 collection – those trainers the Swedish brand had conjured for the next Spring/Summer season immediately hit my wants and desires checklist. But as it now happens maybe I won’t have to wait anymore… Well, to be accurate Acne’s trainers won’t be available for a while, but my favorite online shop oki-ni has just received a cool selection of New Balance shoes that provide a nice cure for my condition. Originally trail running shoes first released in 1979, the New Balance U455 has been reinvented as a lightweight lifestyle shoe, leaving me with a new problem – which colorway to pick?

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These clean-lined smooth grain leather high tops in white are by Stockholm-based brand Hope. Features include tan suede trims, angle cut shoe opening, tone on tone stitching, textured rubber sole and a signature “H” embroidered at tongue. Now on 50% discount on ssense.com – hurry up, only few sizes left…

Generic Surplus is a new sneaker brand developed by the team behind The Generic Man. Adhering to clean, simple and refined silhouettes, Generic Surplus’ designs rely on the same notion of the mother company that less is more, but in a more casual way. The styles range from takes on the classic utilitarianism of a military hi-top to a relaxed leisurely, boat shoe and plimsole.

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Like jeans, I can never have enough sneakers, and these white Stampd’ high-tops are arousing my craving again. I just love their simple-but-classy looks with the graphic accent, which renders them the final stamp of excellence!

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This summer brought with it an abundance of great sneakers. A fetish for many, this footwear item is in its renaissance period, as various specializing brands are putting all their attention to it.

the generic man is one of those ‘shoe-holic’ brands that hold an admirable philosophy: “The generic man doesn’t need branding and logos to make him feel confident or stylish. He understands the significance of quality construction and clean, simple, refined lines.”

They create other shoes as well, but their sneakers are their best genre…

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Influenced by Italian style (think old World Italy and its tradition of menswear tailoring with luxe fabrics) and a good sense of humor, Gourmet pieces are fine examples of laid back luxury, and well made (pop) design.

Get them here.

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