Lacoste - X Bodega

Lacoste and Bodega collaborated to produce the Esteban sneakers. This makes it the first collaborative work done between these two companies. These Esteban sneakers were inspired by the Native American culture and features matte brown Nubuck leather for its upper material. The soles are dark tan in shade color and its tongue is made from brown leather with the Bodega name embroidered on it. Traditional Native American textiles and prints are a feature of its collar lining and these shoes come with three sets of laces.

Lacoste X Bodega

The Esteban sneakers are built to withstand harsh weather conditions and can be used on rough/rugged terrain. This shoe takes its coloring from the Native American clothing and cultural heritage. The Esteban was designed especially to pay homage to the Native American culture and these shoes are a limited edition with only 250 pairs made. Lacoste teamed up with the Boston retailer, bodega to bring to life rugged leather footwear that can withstand tough conditions.

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These sneakers can be worn either with the hi-top in place or rolled down to ensure for more ventilation and ease of use. The Lacoste X Bodega Esteban is due to hit retail stores as from April 2010.

Lacoste X Bodega Esteban

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Puma - Clyde Africa Pack

The new Clyde sneaker model with Africa pack created by Puma in collaboration with Clyde comes in two different colors. There is a black color model that makes the sneaker look sleek and cool and a jungle green color which gives the shoe a natural look and origin. The production of these shoes was inspired by Africa, particularly the wilds of the Serengeti safari. This sneaker features a specially woven geometric strip and eyelets which was inspired by the popular Ghanaian Kente silk fabric.

Puma - Clyde Africa Pack

These sneakers are made to suit rugged terrain and the scuffed midsole and outsole adds to its rugged design and gives it a sturdy appearance fitting for a safari shoe. The Puma Clyde sneakers come in hundred percent suede upper material and turquoise speckles along the lace holder sections and interior lining for the black colourway model.

Puma Clyde Africa

The Clyde logo is imprinted in gold on the side panel and this sneaker rests on a spotty vintage sole. The Puma Clyde Africa pack is simply made for the higher reaches of nature’s territories and relief features and the producers have it at the back of their mind that these shoes will have to take some punishment at some point.

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Lacoste - Ogata Croc Myth India

The Lacoste sports brand has been around for over 75 years and is associated with crocodiles just like its logo depicts. Lacoste was founded by Rene Lacoste who at the time was a professional tennis player. Lacoste are releasing a collection of sneakers to celebrate the Lacoste legend and founder. This edition of sneakers (Crocodile mythology-Myth Vs Legend) is based on crocodile mythologies around the world. Crocodile mythologies of Egypt, Papua New Guinea, Japan, India and New York amongst others are represented in this series and each myth is accompanied by a specially made sneaker to match. Each sneakers in this series is packaged in a special edition box and the Lacoste Ogata based on the Indian crocodile myth is no exception.

Lacoste - Ogata Croc Myth India

The Ogata India was inspired by the Mugger crocodile which played a vital role in the legend of Shankara, a Hindu philosopher. The Lacoste Ogata’s ornate stitching and bright pink colorations are characteristics of the Hindu temples and local textile colors respectively. The entire Lacoste crocodile myth sneaker series are made up of nine sneaker styles based on different cultures around the globe. Each sneaker type has its own story adapted from a particular myth for the major tennis brand shoe that is the Lacoste Ogata and by extension, the Lacoste Crocodile Mythological sneaker series.

Ogata Croc Myth India by Lacoste

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