{"id":22075,"date":"2009-02-19T15:49:37","date_gmt":"2009-02-19T21:49:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/nicekicks.com\/?p=22075"},"modified":"2022-09-14T22:40:51","modified_gmt":"2022-09-15T03:40:51","slug":"compass-09-recap-fashion-forward-sneakers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.snkrsday.com\/compass-09-recap-fashion-forward-sneakers\/","title":{"rendered":"Compass ’09 Recap: Fashion-Forward Kicks"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n
Of course, we at Snkrs Day love the retros and limited edition sneaks, but it’s always a breath of fresh air to see something new and different.<\/p>\n

Last week, Snkrs Day went out to Las Vegas for the 2nd annual Compass trade show to check out the latest offerings from next generation brands like PRO-Keds, 100 Styles and Running, Vael Project, and The People’s Shoe.?? Taking inspirations from athletic performance to high luxury, there were a lot of progressive and modern styles for any sneaker fan – It was a great to see the future of footwear bubbling under one roof.<\/p>\n

Again, many thanks to BPMW and all the brands that showed us love – check out the kicks after the jump. Of course, this won’t be for everyone so let the hating begin.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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ABINGTON<\/strong><\/p>\n

Even though it was originally popular with Jersey frat boys, Timberland will always be a staple in the streets – especially in the north where boots are a must.?? Abington was the original product line of Timberland, but has been revamped to introduce the vintage boot on top of a technical Vibram outsole.?? Only available at select spots, their newest styles show the quality of materials and construction.<\/p>\n

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SKIVE<\/strong><\/p>\n

Skive is a new brand out of the UK focused on athletic performance and lifestyle.?? Duo-Vent, their patent-pending technology incorporates an air hole system similar to Nike’s Tuned Air but allowing air to flow through the sole.<\/p>\n

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PRO-Keds<\/strong><\/p>\n

PRO-Keds has made a good look for the 09 by going back to their old-school roots and revisiting classic styles.?? The quality of materials and design is a significant<\/em> improvement from their previously confused styles.?? Also, there is a greater expansion of colorways to really make the simplicity of their kicks pop.<\/p>\n

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PRO-Keds<\/em><\/p>\n

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100 Styles & Running<\/strong><\/p>\n

100 Styles & Running is a fairly new brand that is really making an impact with street-inspired styles, but a classic sophistication.?? This season incorporates boots like the higher cut version of their wallabee joint featuring the shearling liner and the duck boot featuring the purple colorway reminiscent of the Flight Lite Highs.<\/p>\n

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100 Styles & Running<\/em><\/p>\n

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100 Styles & Running<\/em><\/p>\n

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100 Styles & Running<\/em><\/p>\n

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100 Styles & Running<\/em><\/p>\n

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100 Styles & Running<\/em><\/p>\n

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PONY<\/strong><\/p>\n

PONY is making a strong move to push the brand with more lifestyle oriented designs – taking classic silhouettes and incorporating fresh materials like perforated leathers, nylon, and ballistic mesh.?? The new Feed the Cat with the wingtip toebox, another emerging trend, is now available in stores.<\/p>\n

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PONY<\/em><\/p>\n

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Pointer<\/strong><\/p>\n

Pointer was kind of a silent brand at the show, but their shoes were pretty impressive with high-quality construction.?? One stand out for me was the premium leather boot – kind of a wallabee\/chukka hybrid – on top of a athletic outsole.<\/p>\n

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Pointer<\/em><\/p>\n

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The People’s Shoe<\/strong><\/p>\n

The People’s Shoe is a brand spanking new label with a great backstory – the owner got his inspirations from his travels in China and developed a pair of low-tops based on the ones the workers were wearing.?? The result is a well-priced, versatile low-top with details like a custom insole and rubber toebox.?? The high top is going to release pretty soon so stay tuned.<\/p>\n

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The People’s Shoe<\/em><\/p>\n

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The People’s Shoe<\/em><\/p>\n

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The People’s Shoe<\/em><\/p>\n

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The People’s Shoe<\/em><\/p>\n

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The People’s Shoe<\/em><\/p>\n

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The People’s Shoe<\/em><\/p>\n

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Vael Project<\/strong><\/p>\n

I feel that you’ll be hearing a lot about Vael in the future because the detail to design was crazy in all of their products from bags and accessories to sneakers and boots.?? Taking inspiration from the jetset crowd, a lot of Vael’s kicks takes into consideration the necessity for versatility and performance with great materials and Vibram outsoles.<\/p>\n

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Vael Project<\/em><\/p>\n

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Vael Project<\/em><\/p>\n

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Vael Project<\/em><\/p>\n

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Vael Project<\/em><\/p>\n

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Vael Project<\/em><\/p>\n

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Heyday<\/strong><\/p>\n

Heyday had a slew of styles from work to play.?? From a simple buttery loafer to a teched-out high-top, the incorporation of subtle detailing and tweaks to classic silhouettes is apparent in every design.<\/p>\n

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Heyday<\/em><\/p>\n

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Heyday<\/em><\/p>\n

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Shmack<\/strong><\/p>\n

Shmack had a lot of designs that young guns will be looking out for like the patent chukka-sneaker hybrids and the Agassi hot lava jawn with the 3M and splatter.<\/p>\n

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Shmack<\/em><\/p>\n

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Shmack<\/em><\/p>\n

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Generic Surplus<\/strong><\/p>\n

Generic Surplus had a selection of simplistic designs from hi-tops to the chukka with the Native-American fringe steez.<\/p>\n

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Generic Surplus<\/em><\/p>\n

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Generic Surplus<\/em><\/p>\n

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Generic Surplus<\/em><\/p>\n

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Generic Surplus<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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