The jeffstaple x Airwalk releases have been a controversial issue with many ‘heads. Some viewed Staple’s low-priced work with Airwalk as an awesome step forward for affordable collections, while others were dismayed at him “tarnishing” his reputation. Though the price of his past work was recently dropped to a mere $10, the two have paired up again for this three-pair release of Airwalk Terrain Hi Skates.
Payless currently has these available online. Three pairs are available in “Starfleet” colorways, including burgundy, saffron and sapphire. All three are treated to suede uppers in the above colors, with either a black or white midsole. Starfleet logos appear both on the heel, tongue and the debrays. This pack was put together for the release of the Star Trek DVD tomorrow, November 17th.
Airwalk wants to give you a dollar. Well, kind of. They are actually giving the dollar away in your name, and all you have to do is choose to which charity they give it.
Simply visit the Do Your Part website and choose either the Surfrider Foundation of Music for Relief. The Surfrider Foundation spends its time and donation money on preserving the oceans and beaches of the world, while Music for Relief is dedicated to helping the victims of disasters. Current assistance is going towards victims of the typhoon and flooding in Southeast Asia.
jeffstaple had many heads scratching their heads when his partnership with Payless Shoes owned Airwalk was announced late last year. Though there has been a recent trend of highly respected designers working on lower cost lines, it had yet to be done in the sneaker world.
With limited collaborations, the entry price of obtaining a Staple Design product or “pigeon” product has been far out of reach of many, but with the recent price reduction of several STPL x Airwalk shoes, most should be able to obtain a pair. Full size runs are currently available for $10 a pair at Payless.
There has been much talk and debate about Jeff Staple’s move to work with Airwalk on a line of products sold at Payless Shoes, but all feelings and emotions aside the shoes are available now at Payless stores nationwide and online at Payless.com. The collection showcases some familiar silhouettes of Airwalk brought back with touches and colors selected by the careful curation of Staple Design.
While Staple and the infamous pigeon is usually associated with “unattainable” whether it be for extremely limited quantities, selective distribution, or a far reaching price, one can purchase the shoes from the Staple x Airwalk collection starting at only $29.99.
The Staple Design x Airwalk line was unveiled last night at a launch party. Hundreds of people gathered in New York City to celebrate the release of their sneaker collaboration. The product line offers a price point and availability that is normally not attainable with most Staple Design products.
One of the classics being brought to life by the Staple Design x Airwalk collaboration is the Jim Shoe.
The Staple Design x Airwalk Jim Shoe is a silhouette that some of the old schoolers will instantly recognize from the late 80’s/early 90’s. This white colorway features light grey accents, and comes with both white and grey laces. In addition, the box, tongue tag, and the shoes themselves, share the Staple Design x Airwalk branding.
You can relive some of your youth, by picking up a pair, as these will be available soon at Payless Shoe Stores for $39.99.
If Drake has enough buzz to sell blank discs, then the sneaker equivalent has to be Jeff Staple selling Airwalks. The fruits of labor from the partnership of Staple Design and Airwalk, that has had the sneaker community buzzing for a number of months now, has finally ripened. The double labeled kicks have started to arrive at Payless Shoe Stores, is anyone lined up?
As someone who grew up in the era that saw the pinnacle of Airwalk’s popularity, I would be lying if I said I wasn’t excited to see someone like Jeff lend a hand to the struggling footwear company. Aside from those feelings, I admire Staple for stepping outside the cultural glass box that seems to restrain the creativity of so many people in the streetwear and sneaker industries. I’ve never had any doubts in his abilities to succeed in this partnership. I can also completely understand why Airwalk was the perfect fit, the challenge.
