Here’s a sneak peek at what Fila has in store for the general release women’s collection for Spring 2009. There is much reliance on the new Melrose model sneaker that I’ve shown you in my previous Fila previews, so here we see the Melrose, and the Melrose Scarf editions, as well as two rainbowlicious metallic classic F13’s close up in full glory. These sneakers will be dropping in stores nationwide in February and March of 2009, and will retail for $70 for Melrose and Melrose Scarf models, and $65 for the F13’s. Check out the full collection after the jump.

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I spent a couple of hours down at Fila, checking out their Spring 09 footwear and apparel collections. The brand, which was quite popular in the 80’s and 90’s has taken quite a hit in the past decade, and in working to rebuild their brand in this country, as previously announced in Footwear News, they will be releasing a few higher profile collaborations with a celebrity, and some key hip retailers. First up, I’ve got a sneak peek at the upcoming releases for their collaboration with powerhouse Los Angeles sneaker retailer Sportie LA.

The collection consists of 3 ladies sneakers using the new high-top Melrose model, as well as 3 men’s using the classic F-13 model. The sneakers all make use of adventurous color, and themes, and many feature 3M reflective material to give them an extra pop. Two of the women’s sneakers have a splatter paint theme, and the third, an electric keystone-top motif, while the men’s follow more of a classic 8-bit video game theme.

After the jump, check out all of the sneakers which are set to release on December 10th at Sportie LA in-store and online.

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