Long at the forefront of Nike SB‘s technological progression in the world of skateboarding footwear, Paul Rodriguez‘s signature line will receive an update this summer with the introduction of the Nike SB P-Rod 7. Once again appearing in low-top form, the P-Rod 7′s design is centered around the premise of superior impact protection. Pairing a mesh tongue with an upper of smooth and perforated leather alongside suede paneling, the kicks offer both protection and breath-ability while a brand new last, anatomical sockliner, and accompanying seamless inner sleeve offer increased flexibility and comfort. [Read More]

Dior Homme offers us a glimpse of its forthcoming Fall/Winter footwear collection. Consisting of both casual and dressier offerings, the collection is marked by the use of premium materials as well as a sparingly adorned, minimalist aesthetic. Drawing from a host of influences including sports and the military, the offerings are diverse yet eminently stylish. Of note are the translucent outsoles featured on some of the models, transforming otherwise heeled options into flat-soled models. Look for the footwear collection later this year at Dior Homme boutiques. [See More]

Taking cues from the beautiful Brazilian coast and inspiration from the likes of the bright clothing of Rio de Janeiro’s landscape and more, Nike Sportswear has crafted a Beaches of Rio pack for Spring/Summer 2013. Featuring seasonally appropriate Engineered Mesh editions of a number of Air Max classics — the 1, 90, 95, and 97 — the collection sees everything from blue and turquoise mesh to speckled midsoles and bold accents of orange, green, and pink. The “Beaches of Rio” pack is set to hit Nike Sportswear locations beginning this April.

Building upon the silhouette’s successful debut as a part of this year’s All-Star “Area 72″ collection, the Barkley Posite Max is set to return this weekend in a brand new “Eggplant” colorway inspired by the classic edition of the Foamposite One. Pairing an Eggplant Foamposite upper with black nubuck and mesh across the upper, the kicks feature additional details like a speckled Max Air unit, a glow-in-the-dark outsole, and turquoise accents throughout. What really sets these off, however, is the iridescent sheen applied to the entirety of the Foamposite shell – giving the Barkley-inspired hybrid a pearlescent, color-changing aspect reminiscent of last year’s “Invisibility Cloak” Kobe VII from Nike Basketball. Look for the “Eggplant” Barkley Posite Max to be available from select NSW stockists now for $235 USD.

Sixteen years after its initial introduction, the Nike Air Foamposite One has maintained a massive amount of popularity thanks to its rugged and futuristic looks, bold colorways, and association with Penny Hardaway. Originally released in 1997 and designed by Nike Basketball‘s Eric Avar with inadvertent inspiration from a molded sunglasses case, the Foamposite One is returning this very month in a brand new white-on-white colorway. Billed as the “cleanest yet,” the White/White-Metallic Silver edition of the late ’90s kicks pairs a tonal upper of white Foamposite, nubuck, and mesh with matching laces, metallic silver branding, a carbon fiber shank, and a translucent rubber outsole. The crisp all-white Nike Air Foamposite One will be available from Nike Sportswear accounts across the globe on March 29th for $220 USD.

Following from the recent success of Nike’s Flyknit collection – which has just welcomed another member, the Flyknit Lunar1+ - Cineastas have produced a short film on Mike Friton a freelance shoemaker, weaver, paper sculptor and innovator who has over 30 years experience. His crafts all inform one another, and his work is a perfect example of how non-traditional methods of exploring one’s craft can lead to great and unique things. Watch the video above to find out more about Mike and his practices. Enjoy.

Following a return of the classic White/Fire Red-Black colorway back in January, Jordan Brand is set to release a slew of different Air Jordan 5's in honor of the silhouette’s 23-year anniversary. Possibly the highlight of this year’s crop of retro drops is this Oreo take on the 1990 Jordan signature. Draped in black nubuck with an anthracite tongue and matching laces, the new colorway sees a black and white midsole, an icy rubber outsole, and “23″ embroidery on the lateral side of the upper near the heel. Stay tuned for further info on this new edition of the Air Jordan 5 ahead of its rumored November 2013 release.

Google and adidas have joined forces on a new sneaker that, thanks to some super slick features, is capable of turning into a smart-talking shoe with a major personality. At the moment, I don’t see a need for something like this. It’s still pretty cool though. Over time, the shoe develops it’s own personality that will respond to your activity. The Talking Shoe can be snarky, motivational and excited depending on your movement that day. Oh, and if you feel like sharing your status with your entire Facebook or Google+ feed, the Bluetooth connection makes it totally possible through your phone— although we're not sure if all of our friends would need to know when our shoe is getting mad at us for skipping a run in favor of laying on the couch. Enjoy.

In anticipation of 2013′s Easter Sunday on March 31, Nike Basketball has unveiled its collection of Easter-inspired footwear for flagship athletes LeBron James, Kobe Bryant and Kevin Durant. Opting for pastel colorways and taking cues from the Easter tradition of dyeing and decorating eggs, the collection marks the debut of King James’s new LeBron X Low – a low-top iteration of the reigning MVP’s 10th anniversary signature complete with a Hyperfuse upper, exposed Dynamic Flywire, a 360 Max Air unit, and included here in a predominately mint green makeup. [See & Read More]

Usher attended the Mercedes-Benz presentation during the 83rd Geneva Motor Show in Geneva, Switzerland earlier this week. The singer wore a military green Antonio Barragan field jacket with leather and snakeskin detailing ($2,350), black pants, and all red Maison Martin Margiela sneakers. What do you think of his look? [See More]