New Balance 1300JP3
First released in 1985, New Balance present the return of the highly coveted made in USA 1300JP in the form of the 1300JP3, which marks the third release of the shoe ever outside of Japan.
Early adopters of New Balance in Japan instantly admired the model for it’s high quality and precision design upon initial release in 1985, but only a lucky few got their hands on the style with the original retail running 39’000 yen, which is the equivalent of around $350-400 today. Since then the 1300 has seen release every 5 years to instant sell-out and fanfare globally, with hardcore New Balance fans rushing to hunt down pairs between releases on difficult to use Japanese selling platforms such as Yahoo Auctions JP.
Fast forward to 2020, the latest release of the 1300JP3 stays true to the high standards of the original, with the made in USA production overseen by NB Japan HQ. Standout premium features of the shoe include a Horween leather upper, Vibram sole and the inclusion of the classic New Balance ENCAP cushioning technology.
The New Balance 1300JP3 launches at The Hip Store on 22/02/20 online only at 08:00am priced at £250.
YEEZY BOOST 350 V2 ‘Tail Light’
adidas + KANYE WEST present the all new YEEZY BOOST 350 V2 “Tail Light”. Featuring a grey upper composed of re-engineered Primeknit, the YEEZY BOOST 350 V2 “Tail Light” incorporates the post-dyed monofilament high-vis orange stripe woven with into it’s side and rear with adidas’ innovative BOOST technology in the midsole encased in a translucent rubber cover and outsole.
The adidas + KANYE WEST YEEZY BOOST 350 V2 “Tail Light” launches at The Hip Store on 22/02/20 online via our raffle and in Leeds first come first served from 08:00am.
Patta SS20 Collection – Drop 1
Amsterdam based streetwear OG’s Patta present their latest collection for SS20. Doing what they do best, Patta showcase a familiar blend of staple silhouettes with strong graphic led designs. The lookbook for the collection also features friends and family of the wider Patta collective to bring a local feel to the collection.
Key graphic offerings in the collection include the souvenir and deuce t-shirts which celebrate the home city of Patta and the turn of a new decade.
Drop 1 of the Patta SS20 Collection is online now.
Saucony x Bodega Grid Azura 2000
Saucony have teamed up with Boston and L.A based retailer Bodega to create an elusive “new” yet old model called the Grid Azura 2000. Drawing inspiration from a shelved concept model from the Saucony archives that never saw the light of day, the “new” silhouette finally sees a release with this out of the box creative partnership.
The Grid Azura 2000 sports a toned-down silhouette alongside aggressive tooth panelings along the side and semi-transparent mesh. Channelling sports footwear culture of the ’90s – blue, lime green and white accents make up the shoe and further enhance the throwback aspect of the collaboration.
The Saucony x Bodega Grid Azura 2000 is online now.
