I thought I’ve listed every single Vans canvas shoe at least twice on this blog, so thank you Vans for putting out something new.  The Vans Style 31 is pretty much re-treading the same tried and true formula – the high gum sole and silhouette a la Authentic and Era.  But there are some noticeable differences.  Primarily, you can see that the lace loops are wider, giving it a look more like the Chuck Taylor All Star.  That’s pretty much it.  If you want something the same, but different, give these a look.

Available in navy at Urban Outfitters.

Den ganzen Beitrag lesen…

This one was a no-brainer.  The CONS CTS Ox looks just like your Chuck Taylor All Star, but packs a few extra features.  The canvas and laces are “high abrasion” (whatever that means) and there is padding on the tongue and ankle.  It’s not crazy, but I rock a pair of CTS Mids and there is definitely a difference in comfort.  The regular All Stars have no support at all; definitely wouldn’t wear a pair of those skating.  These, though, are a great upgrade and a classic in my opinion.

CONS CTS Ox in black canvas available at Premier.

Click down for more pics.

Den ganzen Beitrag lesen…

Keep always has some of the best sneakers around, and they never let it get dull by using unique materials and patterns.  Pictured above, the Ramos and Nuss incorporate a great combination of brown twill forefoot and madras on the heel.  Twill is not actually a type of material, but is textile weave of a pattern of diagonal parallel ribs.  Madras is a lightweight cotton fabric usually with a texture and plaid design.  [thank you, Wikipedia!].

Den ganzen Beitrag lesen…

Happy New Year everyone!   Vegankicks is ready for another great year of animal-free action.  I’m going to start things off in 2012 with a pair that I personally just procured – the Dennis (in brown suede) by Novacas.  This purchase was a little more out of necessity than anything, as I seriously needed shoes for “business casual” attire.  That in itself is a whole bag of gripes, and I’ll leave that out of here.  But as those concerns were on my mind, I came across these at Moo Shoes.  Now, I have seen the Dennis in black faux leather before, and I would NOT recommend those.  They look cheap and uninspired.  But when I saw them in brown suede, I couldn’t resist.  It’s strange how much the material and color can really make a difference.  I would highly recommend these, as they are sharp enough for the office, but simple and casual enough to wear with a pair of jeans.

Den ganzen Beitrag lesen…