Lately Puma has been doing collaborations with almost everybody. This time they have teamed up with The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air for a two pack series of sneakers. I can’t believe the show is still running on major TV channels. Anyway in the show will move from Philly to Bel-Air, and it seems like the sneakers are based on both cities.

The first one on the left is the West Philly First Round Pack: The sneakers feature graffiti shown at the beginning of the show, and the pack includes a fluorescent green agitation watch.

The Bel-Air Clyde Pack on the other hand is made of high quality Italian crocodile skin leather highlighted with gold colors. A Gold forcer watch is included in this pack. Both packs will be available in May 17th 2008 (via)

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Here is a rundown of some of the upcoming sneakers:

Vans Vault Mountain Edition Hi LX: From Vans Vault line, in this line designers are allowed to experiment with new designs. The ones shown above (top row 2nd) are the Mountain Edition Hi LX. They are available in two coloways. Buy them at Essense.

Maiden Noir & Cause Sneakers: These sneakers are a result of a collaboration between Japanese label ‘Cause’ and Seattle’s ‘Maiden Noir’. The sneaker will be only available in select Maiden Noir retailers for $175.00

Puma Cali Woody: First released in 1982, the Puma California like many retro sneakers is making a come back. The sneaker will be available in three styles which will be inspired by the California lifestyle. The one pictured (top row left) is named after the 40s station wagon ‘Woody Wagon.’ The shoe will be limited to 100 pairs which will be up for grabs at the Puma retail in Santa Monica starting Feb 1st.

Nike Vandal Hi Green/White/Metallic Silver: Simply the green brother of the Nike Dunks. These are available at Essense. All the other sneakers featured are available at sneaker freaker, and you can also discover more Here>>

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Puma has teamed up with MTV to celebrate Yo! MTV Raps, they have unleashed a sneaker collection featuring five legendary hip-hop artist: Big Daddy Kane, Doug E Fresh, Ed Lover & Dr. Dre, and Mc Shane……Where is Flavor Flav’s sneaker? Sorry I meant clock? The Yo! MTV Raps collection will feature a limited number of the Puma Suede and Clyde sneakers. The shoes are expected to hit select sneaker stores, beginning September 15th.

Also Check out Puma, Complex Magazine, and Yo! MTV Raps fall 2007 online look book. It features special limited edition shoes and apparel, that pay homage to the styles of these five pioneer MCs. Those New York retro kids in the look book are not the actual artist….. well of course, they are Kenny, Yusof, Steve and Jason. Don’t you like those hair cuts. Talk about bringing back the late 70s, 80s and early 90s. The sneakers feature the Yo! logo on the tongue and heel, and exclusive detailing representing each artist.

Puma,  2007 Look Book,  via(Puma Talk)

We all know how hard it is to quickly put on your laced-up sneakers. Personally am lazy, thats why I prefer slip-ons to laced shoes. Anyway Sofie Collin has a solution to all your creased-up heels sneakers. She had designed this ‘Nike sneakers With Collapsible Heels.’ The sneakers have no laces and can be quickly convert ‘drop top’ style into clogs. Functional yet fashionable. I am not sure if they are available for sale, or this is just a concept. Anyway to see how hard it is to deal with laced-up shoes watch the video below: “This very instructional video shows you how to tie a knot that can’t be untied and has to be cut (via complex.com).”

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Looks like Marc-y Marc Jacobs went Single White Female on Chuck Taylor:

Marc by Marc Jacobs’ Converses canvas baseball boots are an unglossy, boss black that shadow the classic sneaker, echoing the timeless design while lacing up to the ankle, sealing themselves with a subtle circle.

And though the sneaks snuck below their original $295 tag at Net-a-Porter’s summer sale, they’re still a buck-seventy-five. Which means they’re cheaper than a keychain by Monsieur Louis.

But if a girly girl’s paying that much for flats, for shoes sans an artful arch, they ought to magically stretch your legs long like Giselle’s. Or at least be stamped gold with “MARC JACOBS,” so people know why you’re wearing ugly sneaks.

A cheeky chic twist on a classic, Emma Hope’s croc hi-tops are sneakers I could feel good about buying, about gifting Dad.

Croc is for Dad who taught me to be thick-skinned, black is a shade close to the sense of humor he shared with me, and a squeaky clean sole is how he hoped I’d keep mine.

Though I just found out these sneaks are NOT made out of real crocodile.  What with my loving animals more than PETA—

That could be a deal breaker.

With a name like “Don Carlo,” this slip-ons from creative recreation will scare your feet, and still give you mobster status. They look light and comfortable. Ideal for your “mob stroll” this summer. Creative recreation also has some in black and white with a chain design. Pocket damage $115

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Endurance runners - as well as vegetarians who follow a low-protein diet - may have lower blood levels of a hormone linked to pre-menopausal breast cancer, prostate cancer, and certain types of colon cancer, according to a recent study from the Washington University School of Medicine. Though the study’s endurance runners averaged about 48 miles per week, lesser amounts of pavement-pounding (or treadmill- or trail-running) can still enhance your health by burning fat, protecting against muscle and bone loss, and providing a stellar cardiovascular workout.

Before you get all speedy with your feet, check to make sure you’ve got all the essentials for a safe and satisfying run. Your shoes, for instance, should provide good traction, shock absorption, and stability. Socalrunnergirl loves her Women’s Gel-Nimbus VII Running Shoe by Asics, which are “super comfortable” and “work great if you have higher arches like I do.” Alyson digs the Gel-Nimbus VII as well, noting that “for runners with a fairly neutral gait, these tennies provide excellent support and cushioning.” Meanwhile, Three and Steve Romeo prefer Vasque AMP Trail Running Shoes, which the latter deems “relatively lightweight, yet very stable [with] a great tread pattern for grip.”

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Though I’d rather hump some pumps than freak some sneaks

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a hot pair of sneakers is classic street chic.

Check these Kim Jones sneakers, discovered via Sneaker Freaker. With Bottega Veneta-esque woven leather and classic Converse-like cut, if the spice formerly known as Posh had a love child with Kanye West, it’d rock these.

How much do you love your Nike Air Force Ones and Air Jordans? I bet not nearly as much as these guys… Impressive collection of images and information on all things Nike Air over at the MyAirShoes Weblog.

Is wearing pink running shoes way too girly-girl? Who cares - we’re psyched that New Balance’s upcoming line of 767s (due at holiday time) will feature a very lovely pink sneaker. It’ll be something like this…

…only with about 100 times more pretty power.

Thanks to Dawn on the Run for letting us know what to add to the top of our Christmas list.

In the name of “a little Friday fun,” Common Man Syndrome last Friday asked his readers to vote for their favorite running shoe of all time. We were expecting the responses to be Asics all over the place (the blogger himself loves Asics Gel-Cumulus), but the comments are surprisingly varied. A few of note: Chris digs Mizuno Wave Rider VIIIs, Kewl Nitrox is into the New Balance 766, and Flatman’s current “weapon of choice” is Saucony’s Grid Cohesion (below).

Rock these white sneaks with a suit and we’re afraid you’ll no longer be making a statement.

Or at least the statement you’ll make will be more “I’m super chic” (only phrased much more masculinely and carelessly) versus the opposite thereof.

Bloggers find the darnedest things.

Discovered via SlamXHype.

Our shopcasting network exists because sometimes cowboy boots are still calling to you, but you really need a new pair of sneaks.

Adidas cowboy boots discovered via Fashion Chronicles.

Confirming our suspicion that all running bloggers are crazy for Asics, two more have joined the gel-cushioned ranks. First there’s Shore Turtle, who just picked up a new pair of Asics Nimbus VIIs (shown below). And then there’s Yumke at A Whole Lot of Soles, proud owner of the Asics GT-2110 (for marathon-training) and the Gel-Nimbus VIII.

The rampant Asics love is probably best illustrated by one of Shore Turtle’s commenters, who chimes in: “I LOVE my Asics, I think I want to buy a whole crate of them because they’re just so comfy!”

Plucked from the impeccably curated selection of shoes at Momentum in Chicago, The Out of Shape Guy’s new Asics Gel-Evolution IIs quickly won him over with their super support and amazing feel. Living up to their first impression, the ultra-durable shoes helped give the blogger one of his best runs “in a very long time,” no doubt having to do with that fantastic gel cushioning system.

Bridgette at Eternal Sunshine of a Spotless Mind is psyched about her new Pearl Izumi TRI-R2s, a shoe designed just for triathletes. Ultra-breathable and compatible with most petal systems, the sneaker features a seamless mesh upper and ventilated toe cap. Not to mention the supersleek silver, which makes us swoon with shoe envy.

Although Mis_nomer’s post about her brand-new Asics GT-2110s is giving me serious shoe envy — love that gel cushioning — we wish her much luck in training for Mizuno Wave Run (a 10K later this month), the Army Half (a half-marathon at the end of August), and a marathon at the beginning of December. Three cheers for super-ambitious race action in awesome new kicks.