There will be something new to watch from Nike Sportswear this coming spring.  The Nike Aina Chukka looks like a Blazer High due to its shape but it is all on its own.  The toe box looks like a shoe rather than a sneaker, it somewhat has a leathery feel to it.  It also has a woven rear panel.  The laces are made of leather and a diamond pattern strip in the middle makes this shoe unique from the previous Nike models.  This is definitely something to watch out for.  This pair will be coming in stores near you in Spring or Summer 2010.

It’s amazing how a little talent and a lot of creativity and patience can produce. While people are most likely to stereotype crocheting and knitting as an art practiced by grandmothers, you will be suprised to find out that a highly skilled and talented tapestry artist by the name of Emma Sulzer, decided to make rubbershoes by hand!

According to this giftedly patient and skillful artist, she needs more or less 40 hours to create each sneakers. Aside from the actual weaving of course, the artist has to carefully come up with a plastic pattern to hold everything in place. Well, given the material, I’m sure that you know that it’s only good to serve as a decoration at home. Still looks great, if you ask me!

Turn ordinary and casual outfits into something that the fab 5 will approve of? Well, look no further. Guess, as it has always been noted for its classic and clean designs, came up with The Macario. You are bound to certainly stand out with this classical pair. It incorporates the brand logo on the fabric as well as on the sole. It comes with leather sidings and is available in colors of brown and black. As Guess has been known to provide comfort and style, the Macario comes with a fully tongue and collar for the ultimate comfort of your feet. Finally, the shoe laces, likewise bears the proud name of  Guess.

Admit it, Chuck Taylor’s upcoming 100 Ripples of Hope Sneakers looks absolutely striking. And I bet you also thought it’s so hippie. Well, while both may be true, this Chuck Taylor pair is actually conceptualized in collaboration with (Product) Red. For some bit of trivia, Product Red is a licensed brand issued to its partner companies. The initiative is aimed at raising funds for the research of a cure to fight AIDS. The said project is the brainchild of by U2 frontman Bono and Bobby Shriver of DATA.

The 80s was a decade of fashion and style.  Everyone had big hair, outrageous get ups with all the colors of the rainbow in one outfit.  But I always loved the adidas sneakers back then.  It’s a good thing Adidas released the adidas Originals Campus 80s.  This sweet pair is almost like the same kind of shoe that I bought when I was in grade school.  Most of the shoe is covered in suede with a bit of other textile in the top and middle part.  There is a hint of snakeskin at the heel panel and the three stripes for added variety.  You can get them in black or brown but the Japanese release had other colourways to choose from.

If you are a fan of the Bulls, you might think that wearing a couple of Jordans would show your support for the Chicago based team.  But what if you were born in the Derrick Rose era?  Fear not, my cattle friends.  The adidas Phantom II Chicago will represent you well on the Bull’s arena.  The whole shoe is covered in Bulls red leather.  There are a couple of fabric matches on the toe and midfoot level.  There are two small white accents that appear on the side that matches with the white Adidas leaf logo.  To top it all off, the Chicago Bulls logo is brightly stitched on the tongue.  Now you can show off your Bull heart no matter what era you were born in.