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Hanon worked a joint project with New Balance called, The Flying Club.  It’s a unique release of an archive running shoe with material made by technical fabric by British company Ventile, which is a densely woven, 100% cotton all-weather material.  Comprising of two models, each one has draws influences from the ’70s and ’80s styles, including - a single piece N, bound and unbagged vintage mesh tongue, aged EVA midsole unit, bespoke tongue label, old school cotton laces and original polyurethane collar lining.   via SneakerFreaker

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In celebration of the Beijing Olympics, Nike commissioned a number of artists to do a series based upon their products and this piece by ilovedust molds the iconic Bird’s Nest into an Air Force 1 design.  This particular piece was created in commemoration of Nike’s UK launch of Nike Sportswear, and created by ilovedust. via Freshness

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On August 20th, these Wesc Headphones in collaboration with UK record label, Ed Banger, will release at select Wesc retailers. The headphones are respected for their elegance, their solidity and for their audio quality. They get a funky pastel treatment by the way of Ed Banger. Look for them at places like Sold Out!

On August 08, UK’s Gloria’s will release their collaborative DC Gatsby.   Mixed with patent to perforated leathers, suede, webbing and of course the bold sea blue mid sole, this DC Gatsby has nice and clean look. The shoe is limited to 1000 pairs and Sneaker Freaker has 5 of those pairs to giveaway find out more here.

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Normally known for their classic motorcycle jackets, Lewis Leathers of the UK has collaborated with Japan’s  COMME des GARCONS on a couple of pair of shoes.  The unique use of zippers along with quality leather is a staple of both companies.  Both are available now at Concepts.

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This newly released Nike SB Dunk High in this Anthracite/Metallic Summit White colorway popped up at UK SB accounts like Mischief.  This clean colorway looks very similar to the Futura Dunk Low with the exception of the use of a darker blue versus the Futura’s nightshark.  Along with the upcoming “Send help”-like Dunk Mids coming, many are wondering if Nike SB will be releasing back past colorways in different Dunk models.   The Dunk high is currently a UK exlcusive, but that might change.