Nike Interviews Tinker Hatfield About A Shoe, I Drool Over The Site

It’s kind of funny to me how I’ve totally drunk the Nike kool-aid. A year ago I couldn’t tell you a single thing about any Nike product out there and now I’m mildly obsessed with all the creative work they put out. Case in point, a guy named Greg Washington just sent me an email about a site he worked on for Nike’s new Jordan BTC, a snazzy new shoe which honestly was the part I was least excited by. No, the design nerd in me was freaking out over the beautifully designed Flash site that makes me fondly remember the promise Flash had in the world of design until it was abused until it became an annoyance.

There’s just so much to write about. There’s the beautiful choice of colors, the amazing type, the way the site scrolls with the words as the interview progresses. It’s such an elegant way of presenting an interview with such a talented man, the one and only Tinker Hatfield, who’s done more for sports design than anyone else I can even think of. I’m sure I sound like I’m shilling for Nike at this point, but I find it extremely impressive that a company the size of Nike can make themselves seem like they’re just a bunch of cool guys you’d want to hang out with.

Anyhow, you can see the site for yourself by clicking here

Bobby

Marimekko Kicks It With Converse

Marimekko, Finnish textile designers known for their bold patterns, have teamed up with Converse to create a beautiful line of women’s shoes that I’m pretty jealous about. These complex patters are taken from Marimekko’s back catalog, including Tarha from 1963, Pikkusuomu from 1965 by Annika Rimala and Kirppu from 1980 by Maija and Kristina Isola. I think these patterns are a perfect compliment to the shoes, people would definitely notice you walking down the street. I’m just upset I can’t get those high tops in a men’s size! Check out the video above and the shoes below. The collection should be coming out some time this month at both Converse and Marimekko stores.

Bobby

Nike Air Force 1 Duck Boot

Over the past few months I’ve had the pleasure of seeing behind the curtain at Nike a little, being given sneak peeks at upcoming products that haven’t been released. On Sunday I had the chance to see the new Kobe 6′s, which unfortunately, I can’t tell you about or show you until February 15. But while I was there I got to speak to one of the Nike designers and I had such a good time picking his brain about the production and manufacturing of their shows, it’s a really brilliant process.

This ingenuity totally grabbed my attention when I saw these photos of the upcoming Nike Air Force 1 Duck Boot which is being released on February 5. It’s the perfect synthesis between a rain boot and an Air Force 1. I love the detailing of the felt-ish material around the ankle and the black toe with the duck style ridges on the top. That’s one good looking shoe.

Bobby

Missoni x Converse Chuck Taylor 2010 Fall Collection

As soon as I spotted this new collaboration between Missoni and Converse I was immediately smitten and knew I would need these. There are quite a lot of useless collabs these days but I feel like this is a great blend of a classic shoe with a company known for their brilliant patterns. My personal favorites are the top pair, there’s something about that pattern that I feel is surreal and amazing. Thankfully there’s a Missoni down the street from myspace in Beverly Hills so I can snag myself a pair! They should be out in stores now and retail fo $200.

Via Hypebeast

Bobby

The Brothers Bray & Co Work Shoe for Sebago

I’m so happy with the new Sperry Topsiders I purchased not too long ago but this work shoe collaboration between The Brothers Bray (aka Billykirk) and Sebago is definitely piquing my interest. I really love the unfinished suede (or whatever it’s called) which gives it a more rough, natural feeling. For some reason that means summer to me, though I’m sure these would eb great in the fall and winter as well. I also like that there are real laces and not pieces of leather, which in my experience tend to untie/fall out constantly. For more info and photos click the link above.

Bobby