Growing up, I had plenty of sneaker brands to choose from, instead of being limited to the three of four major players available recently. Thankfully, people are beginning to see the introduction of smaller niche brands such as Visvim and Creative Recreation. Admittedly, I’m glad to see so many brands of yesteryear stay buried, but a recent announcement caught my interest.
Tomorrow, May 1st, is the relaunch of British Knights (or BK as we like to call them). This is not the first time a brand has resurfaced. In 2005, Pro-Ked teamed up with Damon Dash to reissue favorites. There was some fanfare involved but since I never owned a pair, I didn’t pay much attention to it. This time, my interest is piqued and I am looking forward to seeing how their first pair, the “Purple Wizard Moccasin” designed by Gio Chiappetta, will be received. The hi-top shoe features a dark purple colorway with an obligatory velcro strap on the top. In addition, you can buy the first four 1989 Bk styles. The shoes will be available at on the BK site and select retailers nationwide.
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