{"id":485726,"date":"2019-05-11T07:38:48","date_gmt":"2019-05-11T13:38:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rollingstone.com\/?p=834029"},"modified":"2019-05-11T07:38:48","modified_gmt":"2019-05-11T13:38:48","slug":"from-violent-femmes-to-the-grateful-dead-4-music-related-shoe-collaborations-to-discover","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alwaysmountaintime.com\/kqzr\/music-news\/from-violent-femmes-to-the-grateful-dead-4-music-related-shoe-collaborations-to-discover\/","title":{"rendered":"From Violent Femmes to the Grateful Dead, 4 Music-Related Shoe Collaborations to Discover"},"content":{"rendered":"

Punk rockers Violent Femmes<\/a> and forever-popular jam band the Grateful Dead<\/a> are among the surprising group of musicians getting into the sneaker arena this season, launching exclusive collaborations with some of the biggest brands in footwear.<\/p>\n

While hip-hop artists and pop stars like Kanye West<\/a> and Selena Gomez<\/a> have had successful shoe collections for years (with adidas<\/a> and PUMA, respectively), this is the first foray into the footwear world for Violent Femmes and The Grateful Dead, two names not usually synonymous with fast fashion.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s a look at their new shoes, plus two other unique collaborations launching this spring. These limited-edition collections are expected to sell out fast, so shop early to grab a pair for yourself.<\/p>\n

1. Nike<\/a> SB Zoom Janoski \u201cViolent Femmes\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Femmes have teamed up with skateboarder and Nike ambassador, Stefan Janoski, on a special-edition shoe that pays tribute to the band and their hit 1994 song, \u201cI\u2019m Nothing,\u201d from the band\u2019s 1994 album, \u201cNew Times.\u201d<\/a><\/p>\n

Janoski, who has collaborated with Nike on their popular \u201cNike SB\u201d skateboarding line<\/a> for more than 15 years, has been a life-long fan of Violent Femmes and says he wanted to create a one-of-a-kind shoe inspired by the lyrics from the song.<\/p>\n

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Courtesy Nike<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

To wit, the unisex sneaker features the words, \u201cI\u2019m Nothing\u201d in Janoski\u2019s handwriting screen-printed on the tongue, and his artwork is seen on the custom sockliner. The word \u201cViolent\u201d is chain stitched on the left side of the shoe, and on the right shoe is \u201cFemmes\u201d in a custom \u201cTour Yellow\u201d colorway.<\/p>\n

After reuniting in 2013, Violent Femmes has toured across the country and the band is currently working on a new album. As part of this Nike collaboration, a new version of \u201cI\u2019m Nothing\u201d will be re-released on the album \u2014 this time featuring Janoski\u2019s vocals. The Nike SB Zoom Janoski \u201cViolent Femmes\u201d retails for $90. It hits stores and Nike.com<\/a> this August.<\/p>\n

2. Travis Scott<\/a> x Air Jordan 1<\/strong><\/p>\n

Speaking of Nike, the company\u2019s Jordan Brand<\/a> subsidiary has been riding a wave of nostalgia over the last few years, propelling the classic Air Jordans back into the mainstream<\/a>. This week, Jordan Brand launches a new pair of AJ1 sneakers co-designed by Travis Scott. First teased on stage during the rapper\u2019s Grammy performance in February<\/a>, the new sneaker is rendered in muted earth tones of brown, black and white, with hand-sketched logos. Subtle details include a backwards Nike Swoosh and branding motifs from Cactus Jack, Scott\u2019s Houston-based record label.<\/p>\n

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Courtesy Nike<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\u201cThese Jordan 1s are just a fresher version of my old play shoes,\u201d says Scott. \u201cThe colors are from tones and textures of what I saw growing up and remind me of my backyard and playing outside.\u201d<\/p>\n

In addition to the AJI High OG, Scott will also be debuting an apparel collection complete (think hoodies, fleece shorts, a tracksuit and tees) with Cactus Jack colors and imagery. The AJI High OG Travis Scott collection will be available May 11, on SNKRS<\/a> and Nike.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

3. Adidas Originals x Donald Glover<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

When adidas announced last fall that they would be collaborating with actor and musician Donald Glover (a.k.a Childish Gambino<\/a>), the company said they were looking to Glover to bring his unique voice and \u201cartistic vision\u201d to the venerable footwear and apparel brand. This spring, the first fruits of this partnership have been revealed, with the launch of three sneaker styles along with a series of short films.<\/p>\n

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Courtesy adidas<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\u201cDonald Glover Presents\u201d reimagines three classic adidas styles, the Nizza, the Continental 80, and the Lacombe, in subtle, tone-on-tone white canvas. Meant to resemble worn-in sneakers, each pair has subtle imperfections (think distressed stitching and frayed edges) to mimic a favorite pair of shoes.<\/p>\n

Other details include inside-out golden eyestays, and a custom 3-Stripe mark meant to resemble a hand-painted logo. Each pair of the limited-edition shoes comes in an inside-out adidas Originals box that includes three sets of custom shoelaces designed to fringe over time. The symbol of the collaboration is a moth, itself a symbol of growth and rebirth. The goal: to show how shoes \u2014 like people \u2014 evolve through the years, expressing more personality over time.<\/p>\n