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John Maeda x Reebok ERS 5000 Maeda

John Maeda’s mathematically-inclined Reebok designs have shown us how far patterns can go on sneakers.  For his latest effort, Maeda got back to basics and literally took a page from his own book.  The Reebok ERS 5000 Maeda Reduce doesn’t look like a fractal or a chalkboard, but it does immediately catch your eye.  These are done in a shiny metallic silver leather with just a single ‘equation’ on the toe.  His first of The Laws of Simplicity sums it up nicely: â€Å"The simplest way to achieve simplicity is through thoughtful reduction.â€Â�  These are available at select Reebok retailers worldwide.  via HBRead the rest of John Maeda x Reebok ERS 5000 Maeda Reduce© Sneaker News, 2009. |Permalink |No comment |Add todel.icio.us close

Reebok ERS 5000 x John Maeda

Nike isn’t the only brand that has shimmery shoes this season. While they are off commemorating the lunar landing the good people over at Reebok have teamed up with John Maeda for he likes to describe as a ‘thoughtful reduction’ on the ERS 5000. The models name fits the futuristic makeover  and the metallic upper doesn’t seem out of place at all. For his shoe the author of The Laws of Simplicity used metallics, sheer plastic and patent leather to come up with a very clean design that any alien would approve of. Via Hypebeast close

Reebok Ventilator X Urban Outfitter

Get away from the boredom of traditional sneakers by going for the modern designed ones with exiting colors. First in line for your consideration is the Reebok Ventilator X Urban Outfitters sneaker which comes in an eye-popping color scheme of yellow, grey and orange.Quite an unlikely color combination but grey is generally conservative unless you mix it with vibrant colors like yellow and orange, then you get a color burst!  This sneaker ha a gray upper but gets maximum accent in yellow and a minimal accent in orange.The Reebok Ventilator X Urban Outfitters is made of patent leather and mesh with a color combination everybody will love except of course those who just love plain black. The color scheme is really interesting and makes the sneaker more modern that what its simple design really is.If you want to get one then better head to your favorite retail stores as this will only be made available in a limited edition of 300 pairs. Reebok surely knows how to use colors when it comes to footwear and the Reebok Ventilator X Urban Outfitters is no exception. close

Nike Air Trainer III - Transformers

Back in 2007, Nike created a Transformers edition of the Air Trainer III to coincide with the release of the first live-action movie, and while the shoe was relatively well-received, this sample version would have made them so much more legit. To the casual glance, this look-see sample is not all that different from the version that was released, but a closer look reveals one glaring difference. Apparently, when the shoe was originally designed, it featured a large Autobots logo on the tongue of the right shoe. Due to legal matters, Nike was forced to remove the logo before the shoe was released, but now this sample has surfaced to show us all what we missed out on. The good news is that if you are a size 9 and you’re ready to drop some dough on them, this sample pair is available now on eBay. If you’re into the Transformers and/or the Air Trainer III, you can check out some more images of this extremely rare sample version after the jump.  Photos via Mental Therapy.Read the rest of Nike Air Trainer III - Transformers Autobot Logo Look-See Sample© Sneaker News, 2009. |Permalink |One comment |Add todel.icio.us close

Nike Air Trainer III - Transformers

Remember these? Nike dropped them to go along with the Transformers movie that dropped a few years ago. Well every sneaker has a sample and alot of times that sample is slightly different making them even that much more special. These Transformer Air Trainer III’s have one glaring difference in the design and that is the huge Autobots logo on the right tongue. Nike had to pull the design element due to legal issues but now for your viewing pleasure photos have surfaced. These samples are available on ebay right now if you are a size 9 and got a little to spend. Via Mental Therapy. close

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