Sneaker boutique Classic Kicks has worked with Puma on some special make-ups of the R698 sneaker.

“With the PUMA R698 Classic Kicks Collection, we pay tribute to eight years of unsurpassed contributions to sneaker culture. Thanks to their unique perspective and understanding of sports heritage, Classic Kicks chose to lend their touch to the R698 for the running sneaker enthusiast.

This version of the R698 mixes both PUMA and Classic Kicks’ legacies with nostalgic 90s color combos and über soft, comfy-cozy materials: padded Lycra mixed with leather and nubuck, and topped off with mesh overlays. PUMA’s old school Trinomic technology is hailed in the reflective, hexagonal graphics across the heel, and in the river on the outsole.

Accompanying the R698 kicks is a neoprene laptop bag. The bag features Trinomic branding as well as bright color schemes to match the shoes.”

Hopefully we can soon give you a release date, until then, check out the sneakers in more detail after the jump.

New York’s Classic Kicks got together with Fila to collaborate on a series of the Original Tennis. Staying true tot he original concept of the sneaker, the three Classic Kicks Fila’s feature mostly green, white and pueple colors. The pack will be released on July 1rst.

Take a more detailed look at the Classic Kicks x Fila Original Tennis Pack after the jump.

Twenty-three years ago New York won professional basketball’s very first draft lottery. With their first round selection in 1985, the blue and orange chose a player who would be the foundation of the team for the next fifteen years. Although that seven-footer did not ultimately bring New York City a championship, he injected energy and grit into a listless franchise and gave us a team that was worthy of New York’s passion for basketball. Twenty three years after winning the controversial lottery drawing that brought the city a center of gravity, New York once again finds itself in desperate need of some good fortune. Professional Basketball’s official drawing is on this coming Tuesday the 20th.  On Monday, May 19th, we will gather to pray to the gods of the lottery balls at Classic Kicks and appease their spirits with the launch of a limited edition New York colorway of the PUMA X No Mas First Round. This drawing follows up on last year’s successful interactive art exhibition by No Mas founder Chris Isenberg who creates sports inspired art, apparel, and media equally devoted to "the thrill of victory and the ecstasy of defeat."  

Participants in the lottery will be eligible to win a seven foot portrait of New York’s former captain–the first ever lottery selection. To participate RSVP to lottery@nomas-nyc.com.  The New York Colorway of the PUMA X No Mas First Round will be available beginning at 5:00PM on May 19th at only at Classic Kicks.

Classic Kicks
298 Elizabeth Street
New York, NY 10012
212.979.9514
Detailed images of the sneaker after the jump.

After Eric Elms and several other guest artists, Stussy also invited graff legend Haze to design a couple of t-shirts for the Spring/Summer 2008 collection. The artist designed 2 t-shirts that keep an overall classic and clean look.
Both t-shirts are now available in several colorways at Stussy Direct.

We have reported about the No Mas x Puma First Round sneakers before and now we are getting close to the release. The sneakers will launch this coming Saturday, September 8th exclusively at Classic Kicks in New York City. There will only be 48 pairs worldwide released and all of them at Classic Kicks. A special website is set up for this collection, that will continue after this first launch – check it out here.
More pictures of all the little details on the sneaker you can find after the jump.

Reine Et Roi is a brand created by the people of Classic Kicks NYC. Currently the brand is only available in their own store and now also at Sold Out. They present a line-up of three hoodies all having the classic windrunner look in terms of cut and also colors. Refreshing colors, vintage look – not bad at all!