Individual Sole

For the first time in its history, New Balance offers the Internet users and readers of Shoes-Up the possibility to create its new models with release in shops around the world.  A creation contest based on two models of the New Balance brand : the 576 and 1700. It is an open contest, so as long as you have a computer or fingers then you can participate. Submission are open until June, the 10th and you can send as many as you want.

Download the blank templates of the 576 and 1700 here.
Then send them your designs:
- by e-mail to nbcc@shoes-up.com
- by mail to Shoes-Up NBCC
32, rue Pastourelle
75003 Paris
France

Daks customized this Nooka Nooka that is on display now at Standard Peachtree.  It will be shipped off to Nooka, maybe for a retail production run.  More pics after the jump!

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California-based toy customizer,  Dustin Cantrell has taken the Kidrobot Dunny platform to another level for ToyCyte.  The end result is an amazing mix of technology and vinyl by inserting those lightning in a sphere into the head section.  via Hypebeast

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Mark Ong aka SBTG continues to hone his customizing craft.  His latest customs is called the “Skeleton Comrade” collection that is two different Nike Dunk Lows.  As with his last release, he goes with the selvedge denim with his skilled hand-painted graphics. The lucky few that will get to pick these up will get to choose between black and blue with each limited to 12 pairs, retailing for $600.  Stay posted for the drop at Royalfam.  via Hypebeast

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No Mas has taken his(Chris Isenberg’s) huge collection of vintage Starter jackets (more than 200 of them, accumulated over the past decade) and decided to chop them up into gym duffels, called Finisher Bags.  Each bag is unique because every jacket is sized differently and has different patches, appliqués and embroideries.  Priced at $300 per, this is available by e-mailing: finisher@nomas-nyc.com via Uni Watch

Life must be good to be a celebrity and be connected with Nike’s Innovation Kitchen.  Chi McBride took a pair of Nike SB Dunkles and had it slapped on top of Air Force 1 soles that matches the same black midsole and white soles.  Don’t expect to see these for sale anytime soon, that’s unless Chi McBride decides to sell his pair. via SneakerFiles | The Krusader

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