They're Coming: Air Yeezy 2

With them sighted during the recent US leg of Kanye and Jay-Z's 'Watch The Throne' Tour, it has been confirmed that the Nike Air Yeezy 2 will be on in selected retailers in March.

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Kendrick Lamar does Adidas Originals Boots Collection

If a picture says 1000 words, a short video on you tube can save me a couple of hours on photoshop. Look out for Kendrick Lamar, he's meant to be one of the hottest MC's to come out of New York this year. This vid for me has memories of getting the M60 bus across NY to La Guardia with a broken bottle of vodka that was procured from duty free! Oh and Adidas' new Original Boots collection of course!

Enjoy

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American GQ's Donald Glover Presents: 'Preppy'

Note the Sock&Soles used to create these New England Preppy looks and how they can transcend seasons with some extra layering, rolling or accessorising. 

• Socks: Tube Socks for warmth, patterns and bold colours
• Shoes: Loafers, Brogues and Hi-Tops (Nike Blazers)
• Plaid Shirts (swap the Tank for a Gilet for warmth)
• Fairisle patterns (in heavier knits or long sleeves for the Fall)

Preppy...erm YES!

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Trainer of The Year: Runners Up

Runners up, and testament to my love of Nike's collections and collaborations this year come:

1) Nike x Supreme. On the back of Supreme being the brand of choice for Odd Future and its enigmatic leader, Tyler, the Creator.
2) Nike Air Jordan. The latest incarnation of the iconic shoe has found fans in a new generation of younger hipsters, yet still remains a classic 26 years after the original.

New Shoes

'I put some new shoes on and suddenly everything is right'

So Sock&Sole have been active in the shoe market of late, and we thought we'd show off some of our new weapons!

They include Nike Blazers, Brogues and a weaved slip on sandal with a Monk Strap curtesy of a charity shop.

Invest.

S&S

Trail Blazers...

July 1st. A big day in the shoe world. It is when the major labels bring out their new summer kicks and there are some beauties in there! (See End Clothing's Pre-Order list)
On this list, our personal favourites are the Nike Blazer Vintage - in all three incarnations, (mid, lo and high). Available in a variety of colours they are a modern classic and look insane with shorts and tube socks!

Just Blaze!
Sock&Sole

One Over Jordan

'When I come back like Jordan, wearing the 4-5, it aint to play games with you'

It's Playoff times baby! The Lakers have been swept, the Bulls have run out of steam. Remaining are the Heat and the Mavs. As a tribute to one of the NBA's greatest sons, Sock & Sole presents his shoe. The Nike Air Jordan.

Fly.

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Tube Socks

I decided to write about tube socks after looking through some pictures of Odd Future skating. Very popular with skaters since the late 1990's, tube socks are knitted into a single tube, with no heel/ankle region. The only size choice you have is in their length. They look cool in the summer with shorts and plimsolls (see Sock&Sole's 11 for 11 on Plimsolls), and in the winter, theres nothing warmer for your legs.

Check it out. 

Get some. 

S&S

Sock x Sole - Collab' Creations

History is littered with collaborations. Some good...Jil Sander and Uniqlo, Fred Perry and Liberty of London as well as Kanye West and Louis Vuitton. Some not so good... Chipmunk x Chris Brown, Lanvin for H&M (#controversial but I'm right)... I could go on but I shall spare you and those responsible the embarrassment.

In efforts to join the list of good collaborations, some of our favourite shoe brands and styles have joined forces to create some real beauties!

Training Day...

I'm a fuckin' ninja, and a Jedi, and I am from Compton...
Better choose a better option 'fore THESE Nike's get to stompin'.
(Odd Future)

Swag.

S&S

Sock&Sole Presents... 11 Shoes for 2011

1) The Art of the Boat Shoe…

‘I’m on a speedboat in my boat shoes’

Always destined to become a key summer trend Sock&Sole introduces its 11 for 2011 with the boat shoe. 

Unlike Kanye West who can wear his whilst on a speedboat, the majority of us will have to make do pounding the pavements in ours.

I’m thinking nothing but Falke’s Invisible Socks with these. Good luck finding them.

2) The Art of the Brogue…

The sock is doing the hard work here, so you don’t have to. On a recent visit to Selfridges, London, I was confronted with their sock emporium. Amazing. The devil really is in the detail. Wearing with jeans? No more than two turn ups please.

3) The Art of the Chelsea Boot…

‘Kick the heels into the Brooklyn dirt’ The Beatles made these cool…

I kinda wanna be a rockstar like Russell Brand. Got me some Chelsea Boots, fine and dandy.

The boot takes the emphasis away from the sock detail so it’s all in the trouser. Skinny or Slim jeans please guys. Why hide your light under a bushel?

4) The Art of the High-Top…

I really struggle with these. For true inspiration go East! I got these Cherry Red Nike Air Zoom’s to keep me occupied until I can do it like these guys! #iseeyoukanyewest

5) The Art of the Penny Loafer…

Penny for my thoughts? Penny loafers are cool. Classic. Dress up, dress down. Now that’s MY jam! There is so much scope for the socks to MAKE this shoe, from the no sock right up to the marl effect-walking sock. They ALL look fresh.

P.S. They’re called Penny loafers because of the ‘Penny Hole’ on the top strap. Once upon a time, a tassel could be bought alongside the shoe.

6) The Art of the Tasseled Loafer...

Far more eye catching than its classic counterpart, the tasseled loafer is no more the sole of choice for American businessmen, they are now worn with twills, denims and shorts, whilst they can still be worn formally…Versatile!

7) The Art of the Plimsoll…

White plimsolls?! Yawn. Colour Blocking is the future! 

8) The Art of the Monk Strap...

These are the ONES to watch! Jamie Redknapp wore these on Sky Sports Super Sunday and brought them BACK! Ive been looking for my perfect pair ever since. Sock&Sole says get to know!

9) The Art of the Oxford Shoe…

When I graduated, I sure as hell would have looked better in these. A staple for those formal occasions.

10) The Art of the Walking Boot…

Very, very unsure about these but each to their own. Geography teacher-chic. Did Mr. Hardy have it right all along?!

11) The Art of the Desert Boot…

Northern Soul, complete with a crepe soul. These are quickly catching on. As one of the most comfortable shoes ever, Manchester’s indie kids swear by them. Professor Green, better late than never! As they are all suede, shoe care is key! Like what you see, then get Clarks Originals. Accept NO imitations.