If you like the Vans classic sneaker – the Authentic – you may be interested in the new colorways that are out for spring.

These simple yet colorful shoes feature canvas and suede uppers in a casual silhouette that has been a favorite for decades. You can get these shoes right now at select Vans retailers. Via Sneaker News.

Yoa Kustoms dropped a pair of Eli Manning-inspired Vans Slip Ons at the Customsnkr.com blog linked here. The Go Giants! Vans feature a portrait of Giants quarterback Eli Manning rearing back to throw a ball deep down field. The designer’s work is exceptional and the release of these images coincides with this weekend’s playoff game between the Eagles and the Giants.

On the right shoe, Yoa Kustoms painted Manning’s right hand along with a tightly-held football. The football has a nice replica of the Giants logo in white. Yoa Kustoms drew Manning’s torso and head on the left shoe, getting details like his wrist bands and jersey number down perfectly.

My favorite part of the Go Giants! Vans Slip Ons is the realistic football field in the background. Yoa Kustoms drew hash marks, yard lines and realistic grass to make the portrait look lifelike. The Giants fan who picked up these custom Vans will be able to cheer on his favorite team the right way this weekend.

A while back, we told you about these Nike Terminator Hi’s that were coming up in the Nike Spring 2009 collection. Now you can get a closer look.

These two colorways feature a checkered and herringbone pattern, respectively, on the toe box and heel. The suede uppers and trail laces give the brown version an outdoorsy appeal. The brown shoes come to life with the laces in bright green and maroon.

The other shoe with the herringbone pattern is a lighter version, primarily in blue and white. Look for these shoes soon at select Nike retailers. Via High Snobiety.

The Nike Air Force One has a new collection for 2009. One of the new colorways is shown here. The website, Nike, will reveal more details at a later date.

This shoe has a toe box with cement print. The cement print shows the fine “cement” lines. This effect makes the print look interesting. Texture is present in the cement pattern.

The midsole is in red. The white outsole brings out the red color well. The red accent is applied at the Nike tag at the tongue. The white shoe strap emphasizes the tip of the tongue as it draws attention to the Nike tag. The back tab at the heel is white but has accents of red.

The toe box is the most striking part of the shoe because of the red cement accent. The rest of the shoe is white to keep a clean look. The toe box may be colored to protect the front of the shoe and also to usher in the new year with the color red. The Nike swoosh is repeated as an embroidered symbol on the shoe strap. There is a sense of symmetry in having the two Nike swooshes aligned. This is an impressive Nike Air Force One to start 2009. (image)

Chris Hui from C2 Customs has been away from the workshop for the past few months traveling and going to school. C2 has shown that his brief time away from sneaker art was spent thinking about new techniques and designs. C2’s custom Terminator Hi, called the Carbonators, are available for $225 in a men’s size 10 at the website linked here.

Instead of resorting to his usual paints and brushes, C2 decided to use red carbon fiber on the upper. He switched to black leather on the toe box and nylon for the tongue, blending new and old techniques seamlessly. C2’s first pair of custom sneakers in four months broke new ground while maintaining his high quality standards.

While the use of carbon fiber instead of paint is innovative, I am struck by the beautiful simplicity of these shoes. In the hands of a designer without C2’s restraint, the Carbonators may have descended into gimmicks and wild designs that would look out of place. You can stay tuned to the C2 Customs website linked here if you want to see new pictures of the Carbonators as they are published.