Written by Joe “00o00h i want one of those” 

last weekend when i was in paris, i made a trip to rue jean-jacques rousseau, home to the first christian louboutin men’s store. the store is situated in a gorgeous covered passage, which reminded me of the burlington arcade in london but less touristy and crowded. 

the question you are probably going to ask, is if i saw that pair of christian louboutin x marlon gobel gold spiked shoes. yes i did!

isn’t that amazing! these are shoes fit for a king! i believe the official name is potpourri dandy, only 30 odd pairs were made, and that’s the second last pair in store. since i am not quite willing to lose a kidney just yet, i did the next best thing…

nevermind i wore the wrong trousers and the wrong socks, the shoes were truly magical. these were first featured early last year as part of marlon gobel’s fall winter 2011 collection. quite simply the most amazing runway shoes i’ve seen, and i really want to know who are the lucky collectors.

the store’s quite eclectic in it’s furnishings and decor. an ex-star trek prop sits in one corner, and there’s also a “tattoo parlour” within the store. customers can select certain shoes and customise them the way they like. let’s take a look inside the parlour…

i could literally just move in here already. the most delicious rollerflats in studs studs and more studs! loving the textured walls, as well as the matching studded/spiked display case.

one of my favourite shoes is the mikaraja, named after the singer mika and the maharajah-ness of the shoes. i’ve seen it in black patent leather, which frankly i wasn’t too keen on. however this version in blue canvas is simply stunning. the decorations were all hand sewn by lesage embroiderers in india, known to be the best in the world, from the same skilled artisans who work for chanel, hermes etc.

the store is truly magical, and currently the only shop in the world to carry such a comprehensive line of men’s shoes. it’s just amazing, i wish for a similar store to open in london soon. the second men’s store will soon open in new york’s meatpacking district.

and oh, the icing on the cake will definitely be bumping into the designer himself outside the store. it was a great day! so, seen any shoes you like so far? 

Thank you very much, Joe “00o00h i want one of those” ( OOoOO.blogspot.com )  for is a source of Inspiration!

Men’s suede mid-top sneaker

While the high-top and padded, ribbed ankle area are inspired by casual street-wear, the fine suede, patent leather and calf hide outer, refined stitching and rubber sole are inspired by high fashion. The past meets the present with classic YSL logo at the sneaker’s tongue and an embroidered, contrasting script version of the Yves Saint Laurent name on the heel.

The latest addition to the adidas SLVR range, the Fashion Mid Strap takes a new, avant-garde approach to the high-top sneaker. With a snake-like belt detail slithering up from the heel and buckling around the ankle, the out-of-the-box design comes in three monochromatic colorways, soon to be released this year.

Blue is the new love. Renowned for superb quality and attention to detail, Pierre Hardy is the label of choice for sartorially savvy Parisians. These leather high-top sneakers will give your casual footwear collection an instant lift. Balance the standout royal blue shade with dark denim for a contemporary grounding to low-key looks.

Here’s the first up-close look at the brand new Vans Vault collaboration with everyone’s favourite video blogger Levi Maestro! It seems like forever since Levi first turned a camera on himself and started sharing his inspiring travels and encounters with the world.

There’s a hushed, humble integrity to the premium grey leather and suede uppers here that seems to fit Levi’s affable nature to a tee. Flip them over though and there’s a bright rainbow blend that perfectly captures his irrepressible passion for life and taking on new experiences.

”We caught up with Levi to get the inside word on how the colab came about and what the design means to him.”

Watch the video below. An interview granted by Levi to the website sneakerfreaker

Bright-red leather trainers by Bottega Veneta, with signature intrecciato weave, a lace-up front and white sole. With their vivid hue, these high-top intrecciato trainers will put a spring in your step; wear them with your weekend apparel for a casual-cool accent. Styled here with Alexander McQueen jumper, coat, trousers and scarf.

Done in original leather, these bright-red leather trainers have the signature intrecciato weave and a high-top with lace-up front. The trainers have a white sole. Available here.

For 2012 Maison Martin Margiela has released their take on a ’70′s European basketball shoe. Made from a combination of soft leather, waxed suede and laminate, this high-fashion high-top is available in silver grey and yellow at Aloha Rag.

The NB574 is a project started by New Balance in Australia to showcase the talents of five creative individuals, spanning from artist, musician, designer, art director and entrepreneur. Every four months, a new video is uploaded chronicling the daily life of the individual. This month it documents Vinci Andanar, a musician from Australian band Gold Fields.

This teaser video is filmed in 8mm by Louis Mitchell, Damian Kane and Bernard Winter.

Check it out below.

Christian Louboutin “Louis Spikes” has become the backbone of the men’s sneaker collection. This version in multicolor specchio with silver spikes sure is a unique piece. If you are not afraid to dare, this new shoe is available in the online store. ( $US 1,095 )

Click the link below to see our previous publication on other models designed by Christian Louboutin:

Christian Louboutin Sneaker Collection Spring/Summer 2012

Casual and high quality sneaker manufacturer House of Montague has provided a look at its 2012 spring/summer collection. The Danish brand incorporates a selection of sneakers into the release, which is tied together by clean design and strong colorways. Overall, the high-end collection produced in Europe is highly varied.

About the brand:

”HOUSE OF MONTAGUE focuses on delivering casual sneakers inspired by classic shoes, Danish aesthetics and the women walking the streets of Copenhagen .

HOUSE OF MONTAGUE´s aim is to create high-end quality sneakers that compliment the wearers feet at an affordable price without compromising quality.

Our shoes are produced in Europe made from high quality materials and sourced from European suppliers, providing our customers with the best shoes possible.”

Maison Martin Margiela introduce the latest adaptation of the Sci-Fi Sneaker. Living up to its futuristic title, the Sci-Fi Sneaker “Metallic” version is draped in a lustrous patent leather upper. The only deviation from the solitary silver construction is a low profile gum outsole and an interior white leather lining. Still no release date.

Christian Louboutin, known worldwide for its women’s shoes with red soles, established itself as a Creative Design Sneakers. This preview of the Spring/Summer 2012 collection, ensures that everything in his archive pales in comparison to what’s hitting the street next year. In order of appearance we have the No Limit Men’s Flat, Mickael Flat and Louis Strass Men’s Flat.