8/27/14 O&A with Walestylez: Footaction and ScHoolboy Q Video Remix- Man Of The Year

By Adewale Adekanbi

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Footwear and sportwear retailer Footaction presents a new video remix of ScHoolboy Q’s hit single, “Man of the Year”. In the video Q’s sneaker preferences are front are spotlighted; these include the new styled Jordan Future and the Nike Free Flyknit Chukka. For sneakerheads the challenge is to see how many different styles you can identify. All the sneakers featured are available at Footaction. Continue reading

8/26/14 O&A with Walestylez: Nike Zoom Vapor Air Jordan 3 Releases Today

By Adewale Adekanbi

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In time for the US Open, Nike presents a very interesting hybrid. Fusing two Tinker Hatfield designs, the Nike Zoom Vapor Tour 9 meets the Air Jordan 3. Maybe one of the most unexpected mash-ups, the out coming sneaker blends signature design elements of the respective models which include the red Jumpman logo on the tongue, Roger Federer’s emblem on the midsole, and the classic Nike Air on the heels. The sneaker will release today; Tuesday, August 26, at Flight 23.

O & A With WaleStylez: NYC Ghosts- A Photographic Essay

By Walter Rutledge

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WaleStylez aka Adewale Adekanbi is a photographer who has a special affinity for New York City. NYC Ghosts focuses on places with a past, that are forgotten and outlooked; on the verge of decay a ghost of their former form and function. A fan of  black and white silvertone prints he pays homage to the genre. Continue reading

O & A With WaleStylez: A Bathing Ape for ZOZOTOWN 2014 “BAPE SOCCER” Collection

By Adewale Adekanbi

a-bathing-ape-for-zozotown-2014-bape-soccer-collection-1As the 2014 Brazilian World Cup approaches, A Bathing Ape takes the opportunity to celebrate with a special “BAPE SOCCER” collection for ZOZOTOWN, which also celebrates its 5th anniversary this year. Incorporating signature visual elements from both brands including BAPE’s iconic camo, the collection features both special edition BAPE and ZOZOTOWN soccer balls, a zip-up sweatshirt and sweat shorts as well as polos and tees carrying flags from various countries of the world. The collection will also features a special Milo Soccer tee and gold-on-black ZOZOTOWN 5th Anniversary tee.

Look for the collection soon at authorized BAPE dealers and ZOZOTOWN when it opens for pre-order on May 17 until June 25. The tees will deliver mid-August and the soccer balls in mid-September.