Whats crackingggg guys!?

Jenbah checking in here. Now, to kick off this post (see what I did there? KICK) I'm going to shortly introduce what my main topics of discussion will be. My little shoe-sector over here at Captured Kicks will include my thoughts regarding sneakers in general, with a particular focus on Converse and Vans. I'll do my best to present the most current styles these brands roll out for the seasons in the future. I'm also going to add a spiel of 'what-could-be-called-art' to attempt to bring out the 'personality' of a specific item in each of my posts to dabble a bit in creativity. This will be done by awkwardly trying to draw the item of my choice to present my interpretation of the design using my trackpad.

The first thing up on the bulletin board today is Converse's anticipated collaboration with Stüssy to celebrate their thirty-fifth anniversary! The launch of the limited edition Converse Chuck Taylor All Star '70 Stüssy 35 Collection took place on August 25th, 2015 and stamps Converse and Stüssy's fifth collaboration. Stüssy was first established in 1980 and has since then flourished into a great famed brand.

Converse makes use of Stüssy's signature "Tom Tom" prints for a design complete with zigzags, dots, and wavy lines.

To complement the pattern, the Converse premium, re-crafted Chuck from the '70s with a high top and ox silhouettes is employed. The uppers feature a custom engineered print layered with multi-dimensional embroidery. The Stüssy logo sits upon the oversized tongue labels, translucent outer-sole  and cushioned sock-liners. This collection has been available for purchase since the 28th of August at Stüssy Chapter stores, and general release was on the 4th of September. They will be sold at $130 USD (high-top) and $125 USD (ox).


A second collection worth mentioning is the Vans x Star Wars Collection. This extends from footwear to women's accessories and men's apparel. To create a intergalactic collection, classic Vans prints and Star Wars characters make for a match which is out of this world!

The collection consists of two colourways of Stormtrooper characters featuring Boba Fett. The camo colour emphasises Boba Fett's disguise as a bounty hunter. The second design is a Stormtrooper bandana print combined with one of Vans signature patterns. The third is Yoda's Sk8-Hi Re-issue mixed with Van's Hawaiian patterns. To pay homage to the original Star Wars film, the classic Vans slip on is printed with the 1977 poster artwork form Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope, which highlights the artwork in comic-book style graphics. There are also children and toddler sizes to cater to young fans.


So, the random item I have chosen for this post resides in the limited edition Converse Chuck Taylor All Star '70 Stüssy 35 Collection.
The way I've illustrated this shoe stems from the way in which it was created. The laces depict the Stüssy logo to emphasise the pride that Stüssy experiences as a brand as it marks it's 35th anniversary. The zig-zags of the pattern - turned into sharp teeth and self-assured looking eye, exhibits Stüssy's superiority as a respected brand worldwide as if it could pummel rival brands. While this drawing might look a bit strange... I tried guys, I tried. That counts right? Trust me drawing that took much longer than it looks LOL. Hopefully i'll get better as the posts go by.

Thats it from me for now! Au revoir, from Jenbah.