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Bape Bapesta OR

Bape Bapesta

Lately, Bape has been shelling out some nice subtle designs such as the Bapesta “Croc” Pack, the Woodland Camo Bapesta and the Wood Land Pack. In addition, Bape has just unleashed this Bapesta OR edition.

After applying the timeless crocodile skin to the Bapesta model, Bape now experiments with faux-ostrich skin leather; specifically, it is seen throughout the upper. As for the colorway, this sneaker possesses a mixture of maroon and white combined with blue accents in the form of the midfoot area and the Bape logo. This shoe, along with two other colorways, is now available at Bape’s online store.

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Bape Bapesta “Croc” Pack

Bape Bapesta

Lately, Bape has turned away from its loud and obnoxious colorways in exchange for some classy, subtle designs on its signature Bapesta model. The recently-released Woodland Pack, with the exception of one pair, is a prime example of Bape’s new approach in regards to its footwear. In addition, Bape has now released a Bapesta “Croc” Pack to select retailers throughout the nation.

One pair, shown to the right simply features a 100% black crocodile leather base, while the remaining pair, shown here, possesses an all-white crocodile leather upper. Even the Bape logo, located on the side panel is smothered in crocodile leather. Both pairs also own monochromatic attributes in the form of the sole and the shoelaces. To finish it off, both pairs also own a black/white Bape tag logo on the tongue. What are your thoughts on Bape’s latest styles on the Bapesta?

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Bape Crape

A Bathing Ape Crape

Last week, we noticed Bape doing away with the vivid, loud colorways for once in exchange for the subtle Woodland Camo Bapesta that is now available at their online store. In addition, Bape has now released their latest model dubbed the Crape at the online store as well.

The Crape is very similar to the Puma Clyde model. However, in substitute of the Puma emblem, this sneaker is complimented with the Bape star insignia in its place. Bape is offering this sneaker in three colorways: blue, orange, and black. As an added feature, all three are finished with a white sole. Click here to view the Crape lineup in its entirety.

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Bape Woodland Camo Bapesta

Bape Woodland Camo BapestaAs we all know, Bape is known for applying loud and obnoxious color schemes to most of its silhouettes. However, it now seems Bape has traded in crazy colors and patent leather for a cleaner, sleeker look for the 2009 fall/winter season.

With that said, check out this Bape Woodland Camo Bapesta. Its color scheme is the nonetheless ideal for the upcoming season. It features a predominately brown leather base with minimal green accents in the form of the shoelaces and Bape logo on the side panel. In addition, the beige midsole is accompanied by the toe box, heel tab and inner lining of the same color. What are your thoughts on the subtle colorway of this Bapesta? Thanks to Daily Drop, we have spotted this pair, along with two more colorways on Bape’s online store.

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Bape Fall Wood Land Pack

Bape Fall Woodland Pack

For Fall of this year, Bape’s put together a 4-sneaker collection, dubbed the “Wood Land Pack,” including 4 pairs of Bape Stas.

Three of the pairs use natural tones, driving home the woodland idea concept. Included in the pack is a brown and tan set, a brown, green, tan and black pair, a black and grey combo and a fourth colorway that breaks from the others’ general theme. The fourth, as you can see, is a combination of bright yellow, lime green, pink and orange–a look we’re more accustomed to seeing from the Japanese brand. All four feature the company logo on the outer heel, and are built from leather, with no patent in site. With such wide variety off appeal in this one pack, is there a pair (or two or three or four) that you must have?

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Nigo Talks His Love Life and Nike Criticism

Nigo Interview with ComplexNigo of Bape recently chatted it up with Joe La Puma of Complex Magazine to discuss 15 years of doing his thing as the founder of A Bathing Ape.

They touched on subjects such as his love life, knock-off sneakers, and how he feel’s about Lil Wayne rocking Bape Gear. He also discusses the book called “A Bathing Ape” which chronicles the 15 year history of the company as well.

Read the interview at Complex.

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