Sam Is Tripping; Sydney

Sam is literally tripping over her all white Converse Jack Purcells.  She picked them up in the US on a West Coast holiday and loved them, but has a habit of falling over in them when she wears them.

There is no explanation for this phenomenon but all I can guess is that maybe they're too big, she's blinded by the beauty of the shoes, or she likes a drink?

Thankfully this shoot went safely without any injuries or accidents to anyone involved.

Simon; Sydney

In a rush to get to work Simon didn't have long to stop and chat.

In just a few minutes though I did find out that his interesting look stems from an passion for street style that sees him fusing brands such as Carhaart, Tenderloin and shoes from the store where he works 'Feit'.

Feit pride themselves on handmade shoes and sneakers, and he's become a convert to their product since working in retail for them.  

The brand's placement is definitely in the premium bracket, with crafted goods (often handmade) manufactured from luxurious materials with a careful blend of attention to detail and aesthetics.

Simon is seen here wearing the 'Hand sewn Stitchdown Naturale', one of many styles you can check out here. 

Reebok x Alicia Keys x Angie Hubbard

 

After the success of Swizz Beat's work with Reebok Alicia Keys has followed in her husband's footsteps to launch her own women't footwear collab line for the brand.

The collection has 4 silhouettes of the Freestyle Hi, Freestyle Double Bubble, Classic Nylon Slim and Princess, all showcasing her tastes in fashion and music.

It seemed apt to play on this musical theme for these shots, so I was lucky enough to work with the fantastic Sydney singer Angie Hubbard who modelled the 4 styles of shoes in the above shots.

You can check out Angie's amazing music here right now, and if she's made the shoes hit the right note for you then head to Sneakerology for stockist info.

Paul; Sydney

Paul's Reebok Pump Basketball kicks are a shoe that he has loved for some time.

He's a big Reebok fan, mainly of Pumps, and as a 14 year old he always had a soft spot for this specific shoe but at the time couldn't afford a pair.

Roll on 16 years, and when he was 30 the shoe was re-released so he snapped up a pair as in his own words it; 'gives that 14 year old what they always wanted'.

Highs and Lows x Lacoste

 

A good collab always gets my shoe senses tingling, and I was very intrigued by this interesting drop from Perth store Highs and Lows and Lacoste.
Named the 'Marceau', these exclusive boots (available in eggplant and burgandy) mark the store's 7th anniversary.
Embossed HAL and Lacoste detailing will adorn each of the 30 numbered pairs being made in each colourway, that are sure to have got shoe lovers Australia-wide in a hurry to land a pair!
For more info check out Highs and Lows now.

Alyssa; Sydney

Evoking memories of her past with every step, Alyssa's beloved Converse All Stars hadn't been worn in about 3 months before these pics, and I was lucky she decided to dust them off as they represent a great story.

She picked the kicks up a while ago in LA at the height of a former Emo phase, during which time she wore them everywhere, including countless gigs, where her trademark was to get the toes of the shoes covered in signatures from bands including 'Taken From Sunday' and 'Getaway Plan'.

As you can see, Alyssa's Emo phase may be behind her now but with these shoes she can literally take a walk down memory lane.

Spring Court; Sydney

  

While I spend most of my time focusing on what other people are wearing, I'm increasingly asked what footwear I wear, and one brand I can never stray too far from is Spring Court.  

The French brand have been making tastefully iconic footwear for decades, and their classic styles are still as relevant today as they were back in the 60's when the likes of Serge Gainsbourg and John Lennon were rocking them.

As ever, the brand's fantastic flagship Sydney store in Potts Point showcases a great array of product, and I recently checked in to see what's looking hot for Spring/Summer.

My standouts for men were the SC4 available in both Lo and Mid cuts (see pics 3-6), while for the ladies my picks were the playful twists on the classic M2 and B2 mid styles (pics 7-8) shown above.

Also of interest was another brand stocked at the store that offers contemporary shoes.  Called Schmoove, the label offers great product for those looking for a smarter style when sneakers just won't do it, but regardless of the shoe type, offers the same level of chic design and style as their sneaker counterparts.

Do yourself (and your feet) a favour and check out Spring Court and Schmoove now!.