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WHIZ Limited x mita sneakers x New Balance CM1700

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WHIZ Limited x mita sneakers x New Balance CM1700

To celebrate the 20th anniversary of WHIZ Limited, mita sneakers has joined forces with WHIZ Limited to create a special edition New Balance CM1700.

Back in April 2012, the CM1700 model was used for the first time by these three brands.

WHIZ Limited x mita sneakers x New Balance CM1700 (April 2012)

This three way collaboration model is constructed with an original color palette and blocking while fascinating the iconic details of the past collaborate models.

For the upper materials consisting of pigskin suede for excellent texture, nylon mesh that secures breath-ability and nu-buck with a high-class feel which are carefully arranged and updated with a reflector piping. A star shaped embroidery is placed on the heel, and laser edging is applied to the side panels.

Special details and features included are the “Glow in the Dark” specifications that attracts a completely different look. The extra laces have printed words “ZIHMITA”, which are the combination of both brand names WHIZ Limited and mita sneakers and the word “TOKYO” which where both brands are based in Japan.

In addition to WHIZ Limited and mita sneakers brand logos, the iconic “Chain Link Fence” design from mita sneakers was used for extra details for the insoles of the sneakers.

The WHIZ Limited x mita sneakers x New Balance CM1700 sneaker is set to launch on Monday, the 6th of July exclusively at mita sneakers and WHIZ Limited. Retail for ¥19,800 JPY.

First Look of the Air Jordan 3 Fire Red with Denim

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First Look of the Air Jordan 3 Fire Red with Denim

The Air Jordan Retro 3 is one of the most classic shape sneakers ever. It has been most associated with a classic Tinker Hatfield design: elephant print. And while original pairs of the model sport “Cement” hide, a re-worked “Fire Red” ensemble slated for August constructs these iconic overlays with dark denim.

At a glance, the predominantly “White” pair is simply a tweaked version of a classic Air Jordan silhouette, but it serves a history lesson. Original sketches of the Jordan Retro 3 feature Hatfield proposing both the use of black denim at the ankle and the introduction of a “Little Man Jordan Patch” on the tongue. While the latter became the iconic Jumpman logo, the former was ultimately scrapped from the model’s final design. It was replaced by perforated leather, which appears in “Fire Red” on this pair – just as ‘NIKE AIR” branding at the heel. A translucent, superimposed Jumpman logo at rear further nods to the Jordan 3’s historical importance.

The Jordan 3 “Fire Red” with Denim is currently slated for an August release though delays are possible. Rumours are circulating that there will only be 76,000 pairs worldwide. So getting your hands on these might be hard.

Take a look below at these and let us know what you think

Dior x Jordan 1 / SB Dunk: BESPOKE IND

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Dior x Jordan 1 / SB Dunk: BESPOKE IND

Jordan brand and Dior collaborated recently to create Jordan 1 High/Low cut sneakers, which have been the most anticipated and luxurious collaboration between the two brands, making every sneakerhead wish they could get their hands on a pair. While on the other hand, BESPOKE IND have created and designed their own take on the “UnObtainium” sneakers.

Damian Sim, Creative Director of BESPOKE IND, has integrated quality materials that utilises the Dior monogram onto a Jordan 1 and on the a Nike SB Dunk Low.

Materials such as calf suede, tumbled leather, kangaroo and vege-tan have all be woven and combined together with the Dior French Silk.

There will be 2 different colourways that will be available, Ink Blue and Burgundy Red which just screams elegance and luxury.

If that wasn’t enough for you, BESPOKE IND have added some special features on these works of art. Silver or brass linkage was made so you could carry around these sneakers like a Dior handbag.

This unbelievable pack will be available at www.bespokeind.com.au on the 4th of July, 12:00PM AEST or the 3rd of July at 10:00PM New York GMT-4 time.

Fallout TV Series in the works at Amazon

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Fallout TV Series in the works at Amazon

One of the most popular video game franchises of the past 20 years is finally getting the live-action treatment it has long deserved. Amazon have partnered with Westworld creators Jonathan Nolan & Lisa Joy to develop a series based on the Fallout video game franchise. Fans of the series have been waiting for sometime to hear this and it has been officially confirmed.

There is no release date set for the Fallout series, however Variety magazine has shared some details about what fans can expect when it arrives. They have said its hoping to bring “the harshness of the wasteland set against the previous generation’s utopian idea of a better world through nuclear energy” on top of this adding in some “moments of ironic humor & B-movie-nuclear-fantasies”

The Fallout series has spawned different settings in the post-nuclear country, so there is no telling in which where the series will take place. The two most popular games in their franchise were Fallout 3 & Fallout 4 which take place in Washington D.C. & Boston.

Are you happy there is a Fallout TV series finally in the works? Let us know what you think

The Kickz Stand’s Top Hit List #26

Derrick Narciso
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The Kickz Stand’s Top Hit List #26

Me: Alright brain we have 2 task to do. One of them is more time sensitive but working on the other will be more fun. Which one should I start on?

My Brain: Do f@$king nothing for 72 hours.

Me: Understandable! Have a nice day!

— @b3nni801

Nike SB Dunk Low x @travisscott
@jedventures
Air Max 1 x @chaseshiel Custom
‘Cherry’
@ryustyler
Jordan XI
‘Cool Grey’
@wilsta
Air Max 180 x @commedesgarcons
@psi_soles
Nike SB Dunk Low Pro
‘Laser Orange’
annabellesneaks
Converse Pro Leather
Jordan 1 Retro
‘UNC’
shaan_noidy
Jordan 1 Retro
‘Reverse Shattered Backboard’
@natejrawlings
Jordan 1 Retro x @unionlosangeles
‘Black Toe’
@mugsymag
Lebron VII NFW
‘Red Carpet’
@halfcast1

Follow us on IG @thekickzstand and keep using #thekickzstand and #itsmorethanjustsneakers to be featured in our next top hit list!

‘Kids See Ghosts’ New Animated Show

Jay Mijares
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‘Kids See Ghosts’ New Animated Show

Kanye West and Kid Cudi released a teaser trailer of ‘Kids See Ghosts’, a new animated show directed by Takashi Murakami.

Kid Cudi, Takashi Murakami and Kanye West

This new animated show eventuated after the 2018 album ‘Kids See Ghosts‘ produced by the two artists. The artwork of the 2018 album was designed by Takashi Murakami.

Kids See Ghosts 2018

Voices of the characters of new animated show will be themselves, Kanye West as Kanye Bear and Kid Cudi as Kid Fox.

Kanye Bear and Kid Fox

The ‘Kanye Bear’ character has appeared numerous times in Kanye West career. Who can forget the ‘Graduation‘ album in 2007, cover was designed by Takashi Murakami.

Graduation 2007

No release date as yet for the new animated show. Kid Cudi did mention on Twitter ‘Coming Soon’.

ASICS ‘Her Heritage’ Collection

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ASICS ‘Her Heritage’ Collection

The ASICS ‘Her Heritage’ range is focused on the 5 different silouettes that have been inspired by the journeys of 4 remarkable women. The entrepeneaur Kristen Kish with her Judy Kish. Also Ava Nirui and her mother Meredith Nirui.

The models being released are the Gel-1090, Gel-Nandi, Gel-Quantum 360 6, Gel-Tarther 180 and the Japan S PF.

Both sets of ladies have gone through the experience of relocating their families and setting their sights on building on American soil. Born in South Korea, Kristen Kish was adopted and introduced to a different life in America by her mother Judy. Where as Ava Nirui was born in Australia and is now living in New York.

All models in this collection have the colour theme of White and Gold which represents strength and beauty of a winner. The upper is made up of parts such as breathable mesh.

These female empowering sneakers are available on the 30th of June at your ASICS stores and ASICS online. Please note that the Gel-Tarther 180 and Gel-1090 are not included in the Australian release.

“I use what’s around me in the community. That makes me, me as my inspiration” – Ava Nirui

Air Max 1 ‘Cherry’ Powered by VeChain

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Air Max 1 ‘Cherry’ Powered by VeChain

In 2005 Shawn Stussy collaborated with Nike and released the Stussy SB Dunk Low. Fast forward 15 years later, Chase Shiel and The Kickz Stand was inspired to re-create the ‘Cherry’ on a Air Max 1 silhouette. Paying homage to a classic sneaker from 2005.

Check out all the ‘YUMMY & DELICIOUS’ details of the Air Max 1 ‘Cherry’

The ‘Cherry’ on top

Starting at the bottom, this creation uses a gum outer sole and white mid sole that’s encapsulating a pink air sole unit.

The upper is a combination of the classic Neapolitan strawberry, chocolate and vanilla flavours. The chocolate suede upper starts at the toe and wraps around the entire shoe. The toe box is completed with a strawberry Japanese nu-buck. Finally the swoosh has a pebble grain finish adding more texture to trilogy of flavours.

Finishing off with the detailing. The tongue has an embroidery tag of the triple flavour ice cream in a cone, embedded inside the tongue is the VeChain authentication chip. Chocolate leather lines the inside with a waffle print insole. The ‘Cherry on top’ (or heel) feature is a cherry motif embroidery.

The VeChain authentication chip is an encrypted NFC chip containing a unique ID on the VeChain blockchain, details behind the sneakers, images and exclusive footages. To access all this information from the NFC chip, you will require to download the VeChain Pro application on your smartphone. The VeChain Pro application is available on Android and iOS.

Iceee cream!

After reading all of that, now check out the #deliciouskicks photoshoot by @ryustyler

Available sizes for this release will be from US 6 to 15. Half sizes will also be available.

Now let’s check the lifestyle photoshoot by @czarector. 

Release information

The Air Max 1 ‘Cherry’ will be a limited release at https://www.chaseshiel.com. Launch will be on Sunday, 28th of June 9AM PDT / 11AM CDT / 12PM EDT / 5PM London / 6PM Paris and Monday 29th of June 12AM Singapore / 1AM Tokyo / 2AM Sydney & Melbourne.

Lastly, enjoy the official promo video by @khnstudios.

Pokémon Unite: Announced

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Pokémon Unite: Announced

Pokémon UNITE was just announced this morning boasting a new strategic team battle game being developed together by The Pokémon Company and Tencent Games’ TiMi Studios. No confirmed release date as yet but we will keep you in the loop with launch details as they release. Pokémon UNITE has been planned to be a cross-platform game for Nintendo Switch and mobile devices and will be free to start.

This is where it gets interesting as the game has players battle against each other in 5-on-5 team battles. During battles, players will have to co-operate with teammates to catch wild Pokémon, level up and evolve their own Pokémon, and defeat opponents’ Pokémon while trying to earn more points than the opposing team within the allotted time. Sound familiar? The engine works and being cross platform the possibilities endless. Everyone around the globe who was or still on and playing Pokémon GO this is merge the love of that mobile game into the love of the Pokémon console games with a twist.

Pokémon UNITE introduces a new kind of Pokémon battle—one that requires teamwork and strategy. It is simple and yet full of intricacies waiting to be unpacked. Looking forward to see what else this game will have in-store before launch but that trailer and gameplay looked juicy.

The Pokémon playable look like they span across a few of the generations and regions but your OG Trio and Pikachu look like they are going to be your go to. Charizard being a fan favorite showing off the evolution and hints tactics and different attacks as well.

We will keep you in the loop. Please see below video of the full announcement.

Photos courtesy of https://www.pokemon.com/

Dragon Ball Z x G-SHOCK GA-110JDB

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Dragon Ball Z x G-SHOCK GA-110JDB

On our last feature, G-SHOCK has announced the ONE PIECE collaboration. Now another Japanese anime has been added to the G-SHOCK family of shock-resistant watches. The GA-110JDB has been developed in collaboration with Dragon Ball Z, a Japanese TV anime series popular with fans worldwide.

Dragon Ball Z is an adventure story involving the quest to find the seven dragon balls. Whoever
finds all seven can have any wish granted. The series focuses on the journey of the main character, Son Goku, as he makes friends and protects the world from evil forces, all the while constantly striving to become a better, stronger version of himself.

Based on the GA-110 which features a big watch case with a 3D presence, the new GA-110JDB expresses the worldview of Dragon Ball Z using bold color and design. The orange body and watch bands are covered in Dragon Ball illustrations and graphic elements, including scenes of training and growth for the main character, Son Goku. The dial and logo are enhanced with a gold accents, for a strong impact. The inset dial in the 9 o’clock position displays a four-star ball motif. This ball is one of the seven dragon balls and is the one most closely associated with Son Goku. In the 3 o’clock position, there is a “Z” motif. The Dragon Ball Z logo can be found on the case back and on the special package. This unique product design befits this special collaboration model.

G-SHOCK x Dragon Ball Z Limited Edition will be available in the third quarter of 2020. For price and availability updates, make sure you follow @GSHOCKOZ or @GSHOCK_SG on Instagram and @G-SHOCK Australia or @Casio G-SHOCK (SG) on Facebook.

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