Last Friday marked the launch of Reebok Classic and Melody Ehsani’s second sneaker collaboration piece. To celebrate, they had a night of drinks, complimentary nail art, and a live performance by hip hop legend Doug E. Fresh to accompany the sneaker-filled storefront.

Not to be outshined by its predecessor, M.E. made sure these made a bold statement, and if anything close to her last sneaker design, is bound to sell out. She notes that these metallic sneakers are like jewelry; a type of accessory that can work with any outfit be it a black lace dress (like what she was wearing) or denim cutoffs and a tee. The best part about the sneakers she notes is how multifaceted they are and how they do not need to be dressed in a particular way, rather, she loves how different types of girls can wear them to suit their own individuality.

Ehsani stuck with her previous aesthetic of using python printed leather which to her is another strong animal worth paying dues to but not as commonly used as say, leopard or zebra print. To change it up, M.E. used a metallic gold upper embedded with the word “love” across the toes and stud accents all around the back.

The best part about this shoe is the love Melody put into it noted through her philanthropy work. She told us how as part of the Betwixt program, Reebok selected one female designer in each continent. As an ode for the opportunity given to her and the other women, she wanted to empower young girls by donating her designer fee to an all girls school in South Africa. So in case the design itself doesn’t move you enough to get on these sneakers (I surely don’t know how it could not), feel good knowing the eye and heart behind the design has shared her earnings to help the less fortunate.

Melody also notes the signing of a 4 sneaker contract with Reebok for the upcoming year starting with a shoe to be released in February. When asked what to expect in her design, she mentions that the cliche Valentine’s colorway will surprisingly not be one of them. At the rate that she’s going, Melody is bound to make some more heavy hitting sneakers worth collecting. It’s definitely time to break open that piggy bank.

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Well-behaved women seldom make history. I’m with you Eleanor Roosevelt. Respect for women in the sneaker community is at its peak and Converse is celebrating the women who don’t always play by the rules. For fall, the brand is releasing a collection of Chuck Taylors that are rocked up and rolled out. The releases feature zippers, studs, leather, distressing and just enough of a worn look to give edge without looking filthy.

The sneakers range from  $80-110 and are currently available at all Converse retailers.

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Well well well. Look who decided so resurface after a two month hibernation. We haven’t laid on a pair of Dunk Sky Hi’s since the May collaboration with Denise Eva and Liberty of London. The July releases of the hidden heel sneakers is less floral and more versatile. Nike is taking it back to basics with a choice of black, grey or royal blue suede uppers and the underused gum out sole. I’m smitten with the grey pair in particular. Head over to the Nike online store  and grab a pair for $120.

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Who says only kids get to wear the cool Disney shoes?

Vault by Vans kicks off the ten-year celebration by reissuing character prints that were originally designed with Disney in the early 1980s. Discontinued for decades, these prints re-emerge for Vault’s fourth installment of OG Classics. The OG Classics assortment pays tribute to the first vulcanized, waffled-soled styles from Vans by presenting them in their purest form: their original form.

Utilizing the same design specs as their initial size runs, the OG Authentic LX and OG Sk8-Hi LX incorporate long-gone Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck patterns in their aesthetics; the OG Authentic LX presents an additional option featuring Winnie the Pooh. Furthermore, the OG Authentic LX colorways are available in toddler and adult sizing for Vans and Disney enthusiasts of all ages to enjoy but only for a limited time. The Vault by Vans x Disney OG Classics arrive this July at select Vault retailers.

I can’t wait to get my hands on a pair of these!

The female sneaker saga continues. Heat has been flying out of sneaker brand boardrooms and onto the shelves of stores across the globe. The latest blazing release is this lady friendly version of the Air Max 1. The upper features a CMYK (substitute black for obsidian) colored herringbone pattern. The chevron inspired upper is accented by a pink/white midsole and lime green logo on the heel. The kicks haven’t been mass released yet, but they are expected to hit the States soon.

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