Japanese store Nano Universe got in some nice new high top sneakers. The uppers come in patent leather, and even though that usually attracts a lot of attention, it does not have that effect on these. Coming in a white/beige colorway with red and blue accents, as well as a black/beige colorway with red accents, its a solid choice.

See more detailed images of the Nano Universe High Tops after the jump.

Known for his Cowhide Boots, also worn by Kanye West, Japanese brand Ato has now come out with their new leather high top sneaker. Similar to the Chuck Taylor High, it comes in all leather with a special velcro/zipper opening on the heel. 

The sneaker is now available at Rowgage in black, white and silver.

Detailed images of the new Ato sneaker follow after the jump.

Designer Ato Matsumoto is probably best known outside of Japan for his Cow Hide Boot, the high top sneaker worn by Kanye West and some other stars.
Here we present you now the colorways of the boot that will be available for Fall/Winter 2008. This season they will be coming out in black, silver, white and red. All of them come in a mix of leather and patent leather.
Expect them to soon released at Rowgage.
Detailed images after the jump.

We continue the preview of the newly launched Creative Recreation Italian Collection. The high end sneaker collection speaks to a more grown-up customer and offers subtle high quality sneakers, made in Italy.
Here you see the Corozzo, a high top sneaker, featuring two ankle straps. The Corozzo comes in an all white and all black colorway. Via Evil Monito.
Have a look at both colorways of the Creative Recreation Corozzo after the jump.

Ever since Kris Van Assche launched his own label and took over the reigns at Dior Homme, after Hedi Slimane left, we have been watching him and especially his work. Dior Homme collections still look good and also his own line is nicely developing.
Here we give you a look at his Spring/Summer 2008 high top sneakers. The sneaker comes in various metallic colorways and and also in solid white and black with patent accents. We especially like the lacing on these, it’s different from any other sneaker out there. Pics via Skeleton Legs.
Check out the entire line-up after the jump.

This is a Raf by Raf High Top Sneaker available this season from oki-ni.com in black and white. The style is executed in all one colour including the lace and the sole. There is an embossed RAF logo on the tongue and an application on the heel. The sneaker comes in black and white and is available now. If you are looking for something simple, yet in premium quality, these might just be perfect.

With gambling comes risk, and Professional Basketball’s Draft is always a gamble. The irony of the draft is unpredictable and often can make or break a team’s goal of creating a dynasty.  
To capture this feeling PUMA and No Mas teamed up and released the PUMA X No Mas First Rounds LA to further celebrate last year’s exhibition of “The Lottery”. This month, the PUMA First Round is inspired by the city of Boston and the loss of a rising star. Highlights of the PUMA X No Mas First Rounds LE include black on black leather with embroidered lottery balls, three sets of laces with “No Mas” branding on the lace tips and the outsole, and a band on the collar of the shoe saying “RIP”.  The band represents the armband that team members wear when they are mourning the loss of a teammate.
A very limited number of pairs will drop exclusively at BODEGA Boston on Monday, March 17th. Just in time to celebrate the life and death of a Boston draft pick that could have carried the team into their glory years, when they were winning back to back championships.
After the jump you can have a more detailed look at the sneakers.

As part of their Spring/Summer 2008 “Heartful” collection, Mastermind Japan collaborated with Over The Stripes for the second time this year on some high-top sneakers. This time they dropped two colorways, black and white, both featuring the obligatory zipper and red accents. Via Mashkulture.
They are now available at Bobosshop. Check out detailed pictures after the jump.