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New Drops: October New Drops | (1)

Fall is no time to mess around with weak outerwear, and Boston's streetwear locales have been stocking up with seasonal picks to keep you warm while you stay fresh. Check out the new jackets available around town! With offerings like the Puma Spy High's, Reebok Travel Pack Pumps, and Adidas ZX8000 running shoes, Bodega's design aesthetic has developed as a kind of vintage vogue -- adding modern accents to timeless forms. The store's winter line, released Saturday, follows in the same tradition with a series of revamped cold-weather looks, including fleece hunter's caps and flat brims emblazoned with Bodega's signature jade ...

Seen At: Johnny Cupcakes Release Seen At, Style | (2)

We knew things were bad, but we didn't expect to see a Hooverville on Newbury Street. Actually, these scenesters were camping out for Johnny Cupcakes' fourth annual Halloween t-shirt release, dubbed There's Something In The Cupcake Mix. The group at the head of the line rolled in Tuesday afternoon -- three days before the 9:00 p.m. release on Friday. You can read more about the event and check out some pics of the four limited edition t-shirt designs at Highsnobiety.More pictures after the jump! Continue Reading...

New Drops: September New Drops | (0)

The fresh-gear onslaught continues! This month, we've got 50+ new items from around the HUB and info about an Adidas exclusive available at Concepts. Plus, Menino and the Graf Busters would shit a brick if they knew about the shipment that just arrived at Proletariat! The good news for fans of Harvard Square's Concepts is that the store has exclusive access to super-limited shoes designed by Adidas and Undftd, and they're releasing them Saturday with music by Boston's Brek.One. The bad news is they're unbelievably ugly. Continue Reading...

The Weekly Drop Rides Again Style | (0)

Alright, I'll admit it -- I jumped onto the bandwagon. My first glimpse into the sneaker game came a few years ago when my friend Caitlyn introduced me to her boyfriend. He was working at Karmaloop before it started turning a profit and he was into "collecting vintage Nikes." I didn't give the sneaker thing much thought until I heard about a hidden shoe store on Mass Ave. As it turned out, sneaker collecting was already reaching fever pitch when Bodega opened up, and one of the best shoe resources available back then was being produced right here in ...

New Drops: True East, LAB, Concepts, AWOL, Bodega, ATB New Drops | (0)

Check out this New Drops MEGAPOST for August! Now with google maps and a super-clean image viewer for your browsing pleasure.We're bringing you our fattest New Drops ever this week, showcasing products on sale at six Boston locations. Be sure to check out Bodega's ZX 8000 Adidas, which goes on sale Friday. The shoe was designed by the store during a consortium in Germany and features a Boston "B" hand symbol on the tongue and insole. Continue Reading...

Bodega Sneaker Sale Begins Today Events, Sneakers | (0)

At The Buzzer Opens In Allston Sneakers | (1)

Allston streetwear shoppers will have a new option available this month following the opening of At The Buzzer, a consignment shop and cap retailer. The store is located at the top of Harvard Avenue and offers a wide variety of both second-hand and deadstock shoes, as well as a selection of caps from New Era. TH caught up with the managing partner of the store, J, a day before the grand opening. We found him vacuum-sealing a pair of Jordans behind the counter. He talked with us about the Boston scene and his vision for the business. Photo gallery ...

Bodega x Adidas AZX Collaboration Sneakers | (0)

Boston's favorite hidden retailer, Bodega, will add one more shoe to its list of sell-out collaborations this August, when the store releases its redesign of the Adidas ZX 8000 running shoe. The Bodega team was selected to represent the letter B in Adidas' AZX consortium, a massive design project in which 26 sneaker stores (one for each letter of the alphabet) were commissioned to remodel the classic ZX shoe. Picture after the jump. Continue Reading...