Please hype.
Oh I don’t think I’ve shown you my new boots yet, but I got these because my grey jersey boots was all worn out.
I quite like ‘em, they’re some kind of cheap-ass Timberland copies, but they’re great.

Steady reppin’ Dassler. Ya’ll know it. I copped this tee from my big brother.

I must say, they cleaned up nicely. Clean, white walls and some slightly rustic elements here and there. The new pieces for spring are leaning more towards avant garde, and some new brands have been added to the store. Like Odeur, a newly added brand with great potential. Also a big rack of clothes from Libertine-Libertine, a danish brand with really fun and stylish clothes that are easy to pull off. (Unfortunately Tretton only carries Libertine for the gents. Get that shit fixed like Nicole Richie. Haha.) Some classics will always remain though. Like Adidas, we all know nobody fucks with the three stripes aye. And what’s any store that carries streetwear without Adidas, anyway? Oh and they also brought in a great favorite of mine. Minimarket and Mini For Many.

It’s always fun to go have a look when a store or brand re-invents themself a little, so I think you should head on down to Tretton when you have the time and take a look on your own. At least I gave you all a little preview, no?

Don’t worry boys, I’m saving an entire entry for you later!

5. Vans

I had some kind of personal vendetta against Vans before. I guess it’s the whole skateboarding scene that bugs me. Not when guys wear it but when girls mimic what guys wear, in the skateboarding scene, it just looks odd to me. I also bought a pair of buttugly Vans that kind of scared me away from the brand for a while.

But then they did a 180 for me, grew up a bit. And even if they were still keeping with the skateboard vibe they were starting to make more mature and sleeker sneakers. They let the checkers and skulls rest and went for a more toned down look. (ex. fall 09). When they eventually teamed up with Hellz Bellz I was sold (they’re the kicks in the photo above).

4. Reebok

Reebok has always been in my heart. There was something about Yelle and Freestyle Paris that I absolutely loved. What’s so great about Reebok is that they constantly reinvent themselves, making little collaborations here and there and keeps the brand alive and fresh. The pastel shoes from Milkfed and the Reign-bow shoes (or as I call it, the koolaids) are two great examples of this. Then of course my favorite collabroation which shown in the picture above, the pair of sneakers they did with Married to the mob and Colette. Reebok is absolutely a winner for the ladies.

3. Adidas

Nobody fucks with the three stripes. With collaborations like Jeremy Scott and Fafi in the bag, I don’t even know where to find a good reason not to buy a pair of Adidas. They’re timeless, come in all sorts and shapes. Never a disappointment.

2. Nike

If you’re a first-time sneaker-buyer I would definitely recommend your first pair to be Nike’s. The opportunities are endless, really. Nike has been around since 78, and the shoe models are plenty to choose from. Which can get quite tough too, I guess? Nike Vandal is my favorite model, by far. What I love about Nike is that they just do it. And they do it pretty darn good.

1. Creative Recreation

They are just the opitome of sneakers. So god damn beautiful! I even remember the first time I saw a pair in real life, and how lame is that? (Weekday had them some years ago, just plain white ones though). I also remember squeezing into a pair of 36’s (swedish size) Dicoco’s in Denmark trying to convince Mom that ”they really didn’t hurt that bad” and that ”I would probably stretch them anway”. For the record, Mom didn’t fall for that one. One of my friends has a pair though and he says that they’re not really all that comfortable. But then again girls, neither are heels, right? The designs and shoe models Creative Recreation pulls out are amazing. Every time. That’s why they deserve the first place.

Jag kan inte sluta skratta. Det är nästan så jag inte ens vet vad jag ska skriva eller hur jag ska överföra min besvikelse i ord. Bara ansiktsuttrycket på teddybjörnarna är ju i och för sig dunderkul i sig självt. Det här är då ifrån Jeremy Scott och Adidas samarbete för vår/sommar 2011. Vad händer, liksom? Ta tillbaka Fafi och sen kan vi snacka…

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Translation: I can’t stop laughing. It’s almost so bad that I don’t know what to write of how to translate my disappointment into words. Just the facial expression on the teddybears is hilarious on its own. This is from Jeremy Scott and adidas collaboration for spring/summer 2011. What’s going on? Bring back Fafi and then we can talk…