After our initial teaser preview, we get a better look at the upcoming collaboration between Patta and Asics on the GEL Saga. The sneaker landed on the cover of the latest issue of Sneaker Freaker magazine and well deserved. Next to rubberized leather, perforated leather and suede and other great details, the cover also reveals the pony hair panels that the Amsterdam store placed on the sneaker. All in all a fantastic color combination and probably not for the first time, one of the strongest Asics to come out this year. More information on the release and a further look at the sneaker will follow here soon.

Check out the full cover of Sneaker Freaker Issue 23 (pre-order here) after the jump.

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As part of the Stroke Urban Art Fair 2011 in Berlin, Sneaker Freaker Germany teamed up with Lego artist Orion Pax. Witness the making of Hill Valley, home of Back To The Future’s Marty McFly – and his sneaker, the world-famous Nike MAG – in LEGO plus the production of a lot more different great Artwork at the event!

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After the Nike LeBron 9 Miami, the second cover of Sneaker Freaker 22 is the much-anticipated Ronnie Fieg x Asics Gel Lyte III ‘Salmon Toe.’ Congrats to Ronnie for making the cover, the shoes look great. They will be released at the new KITH shop, which is opening soon.

Have a closer look at the cover after the click.

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Sneaker Freaker presents their upcoming issue 22 cover and once again features an exclusive first look of the upcoming LeBron 9 sneaker in a refreshing ‘Miami’ colorway. The issue can now be pre-ordered here.

Another look at the cover follows after the jump.

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Australian sneaker magazine Sneaker Freaker is about to release their upcoming 21st issue. Dropping early May 2011, the cover stories include the Bodega designed Nike Air Footscape Woven Chukka and the Nike Free Run+2.

Check out the covers in detail after the jump.

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The cover of the upcoming issue of Sneaker Freaker magazine reveals the collaboration between Concepts and New Balance on the 999. Coming in a sharp light grey with white mesh and beige suede accents, the Boston store once again managed to choose all the right colors and materials. You can pre-order this issue of Sneaker Freaker Magazine now here.

Check out the second magazine cover and special Stash poster for the issue after the jump.

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With the release of the latest collaboration between Sneaker Freaker and Asics getting closer, we get a detailed look at the Gel Lyte 3 “Alvin Purple”. The Australian sneaker magazine keeps it clean on this one, using grey tones and purple accents on the upper, as well as adding some nice details on the heel and laces. The sneaker will release on October 1st. The magazine has a full feature up here.

Many detailed images of the sneaker follow after the jump.

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size? unveils the next leg of their ongoing 10th Anniversary product lineup. Aligning with Sneaker Freaker and Puma, the UK retailer presents a duo of R698s with brogue detailing and dual branding. Scheduled for an August 14, 2010 release.

Have a closer look after the break.

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Sneaker Freaker has worked on a collaboration with Asics. They chose the Gel Lyte III for this collaboration and it is entitled “Alvin Purple”. The sneaker will be released some time in 2010 with more details and release date to follow soon.

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Once again Sneaker Freaker presents their yearly round-up and brings together the best of sneakers for 2009. They talked to sneaker lovers around the globe, who each picked their favorites of the past year. Definitely worth checking out. Have a look here.

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Skippy’s at it again in this third video promoting the Sneaker Freaker x New Balance 850 collaboration that drops December 5th.

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Sneaker Freaker presents a nice little video announcing the release of their collaborative 850 running sneaker with New Balance on December 5th. Check it out!

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After some initial teasers we get a full look at the upcoming Sneaker Freaker x New Balance M850. The sneaker features a mix of leather, suede and mesh on the upper neon yellow hits on the lining and the mid-sole. Also the Sneaker Freaker logo is featured on the in-sole. The collaborative running shoe releases on December 5th.

More detailed images of the Sneaker Freaker x New Balance M850 follow after the jump.

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Sneaker Freaker never disappoints and as we get a first look at the upcoming Issue 16, you can be sure that it is once again packed with exclusive looks at upcoming releases.

The new issue comes with 4 covers, featuring the Nike Air Maxim Trainer 1 MD, Nike Air Max Current “HUF” Arache, Nike Zoom Kaiju snowboard boot or the upcoming Sneaker Freaker x New Balance 850 (made from Aussie kangaroo leather!). Inside the issue you will find exclusive previews of the upcoming Concepts x New Balance sneakers, the Ransom for adidas Collection, a Reebok Pump feature and much more.

Take a look at all the covers of the new Sneaker Freaker Issue 16 after the jump.

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AIAIAI unveils their first collaborative release with Australia’s Sneaker Freaker Magazine. The limited edition earbuds were designed in the classic Sneaker Freaker corporate colors, with a subtle grey speckle on the ear piece as a clear sneaker reference.

Together with Woody and the Sneaker Freaker crew, AIAIAI worked on a mixtape to accompany this release. Woody and his crew will contribute 30 minutes of Aussie tunes while the Danish folks at AIAIAI will add 30 minutes of Denmark’s finest. Although, the mixtape doesn’t hit until September, the earbuds are now available at AIAIAI.dk.

More views of the AIAIAI x Sneaker Freaker Earbuds after the leap.

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On 24th of August th new Issue 13 of Sneaker Freaker Magazine will be delivered. 
"There’s a stack of juicy content to inhale including a full-length interview with Jeff Staple about the Pigeon New Balance, a feature on the new Nike ACG Blazer project, an exclusive on the relaunch of Troop and LA Gear, 38 pages of New Releases as well as a series of interviews with the new school of indie brands, something you wont want to miss."
You can pre-order the issue now here.

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Almost daily we are shown, or become aware, of a new sneaker collaboration. Stores, celebrities, bands and even YOU (via custom websites) have the opportunity to “design” (more aptly choose) colour schemes for longstanding favourites. The results are mixed. The hype derived from the perceived cool of the collaborator.

All too often, the selected model (or the model chosen for the collaborator) falls too close to the overly popular models. We see Reebok pumps, Nike Dunks, AF1s and Shell toes. Sure, we see a few runners, and the occasional surprise. But, most of the time things are just a touch predictable.

There are exceptions to this rule, in both brand and collaborator. On the brand level, PUMA has used a great number of their back catalogue for special editions. The Roma to celebrate a Johnny Damon All-Star game appearance. The RS-100 for a great collection featuring the art of BJ Betts. And, of course, the Clyde has proved very versatile. Latest in the high profile release mire is Puma’s work with Sneaker Freaker. Purveyor of sneaker history, news and related issues, the Magazine itself has already made waves with shock collaboration, namely meeting Lacoste.

Since 2003 Sneaker Freaker has documented the global phenomenon of sneaker mania. The craze for sneakers certainly captures the staff as well, who dive into all potential collaborations with incredible verve. Most recently, with Puma, the SF team produced two colour-ways of the Blaze of Glory. Once again throwing the sneaker community for a loop, Sneaker Freaker gets its hands on a long hibernating model, gives it some energy, and unleashes it with some secret animal DNA.

I spoke with Woody, founder and editor-in-chief of Sneaker Freaker, about the process of designing the shoe. While I had him, I figured who better to ask about the market as a whole and to clarify some perceptions I have.
Read the Feature Interview here…

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Matching the most recent release of the Sneaker Freaker x Puma "Blazer Of Glory", they have now also released beanies and scarfs. Yep, it is the middle of the summer for us as well, but for the Sneaker Freaker folks from Australia, these accessories come at the right time.
The set is now available at Provider.

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Solebox has a nice competition going on, which gives you the chance to win 1 of the 50 Puma x Sneaker Freaker Blazer Of Glory "Shark" edition shoes. The shoe will not go on sale, therefore this might be your only chance! Check the video here below for the details.

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