Format Magazine will be giving a sneaker wallpaper contest for anyone who can create the best wallpaper that represents sneaker culture in one way or the other. The theme is the new 2008 Puma Yo! MTV Raps collection. Several lucky winners will receive either 1st prize which is a high top version of Puma Suede silhouette featuring right pink patterns and bright yellow lace, 2nd prize will be the Puma RS 100 known as the classic 80’s runner in a gray, black and pink colorway with the legendary Yo! MTV Raps logo pattern all over along with patent leather on the heel cap and Puma formstrip. Last but not least, is 3rd prize which is the black and gold version with a red Yo! MTV Raps pattern laces and the other is an all white version with purple Yo! MTV Raps pattern laces and gold detailing on the Yo! MTV Raps tongue label. The contest rules and regulations can be found at Format’s site. Check out the prizes after the jump. More »

Our fam, Matt from NiceKicks, hit us up and informed us of the Clash of the Kicks at Complex, which pits kicks from different eras against each other to see which are the hottest. The brands include Nike & Jordan, Adidas, Reebok, & Fila. Personally, I like the Fila Grant Hill kicks. But, you decide which one you like.

Juebankongjian, announced the opening of their own boutique called Unik. via nicekicks

Stussy made a shirt for the Mash SF movie premiere. Orange Bikes and Wolfpack Hustle collaborated with Stussy on the t-shirt and both the dvd/book and shirt are going to be available at Stussy Direct. via highsnobiety.com

The Rockers NYC Dope Throne collection for Fall/Winter 2007. The collection has mostly t-shirts and is now available at the Rocker’s NYC online shop. via highsnobiety.com

Undefeated has launched their online store recently with the new collection. via highsnobiety.com

Since 2004 Purchaze is servicing their customers in exclusive Nike’s and the garments which belong to the several packs… Now on the 1st of September 2007, Purchaze is expanding into the Netherlands and is invading Groningen. Take a peak in the shop, which has been designed in a fresh way, from 12.00 until 20.00 and expect the following activities:

Live Hiphop DJ’s and Electro DJ,
plus Tommyknocker from Roma, Italy
Auction by MC I.N.C. of 9 pairs Leyp designed kicks in 3 different themes; Z- Side, RMS and Groningen,
Live Mural by the Leyp.com dudes,
Free Key Chain when you buy your new pair of kicks,
Surprise discounts @ purchaze,
Free drinks and appetizers.

Be aware that you have to wait a little bit at the entrance, but they are not handing out numbers! They just keep the flow high… Anyway, the doors are open and the party continous on the street. See you all Saturday the 1st of September at the Nieuweweg 3A in Groningen!

You´re now officially invited! Check that out if you are nearby.