Blackbird’s just brought light to something I think deserves some attention. It is estimated that Americans have 1.5 billion pairs of unused shoes lying in their closets. We outgrow some and some become outdated, and for some reason, we’re just too lazy to do something with them. Well, that should change starting now.

Blackbird will be collecting gently worn footwear for the charity Soles4Souls, which ships the shoes to people in need. As a special incentive on December 12th Blackbird will trade 40% off any full priced shoe purchase when you bring in your old shoes.

So simple, yet so perfect. The Signature Logo sneaker by D&G keeps things simple, giving us a shoe that’s more versatile and wearable than most others on the market. The patent leather on the sneaker is great for any look.

The sneaker’s available now at CNCPTS.

With Puma’s growing popularity in the fashion world in the past few years, it’s very difficult to find good deals on some of their high-end pieces.  Today, Puma’s Online Store is having a promotion of 10% off.  We’ll take what we can get.  Some of our favorites include the new I AM 60 Collection and of course the McQueen and Dassler Collections.

Just put in PERFECT10 at checkout to get 10% off your entire purchase.

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Schmoove’s low profile pointed boot is essential for the fall.  Its got well-crafter leather uppers and pinked and perforated wingtip detailing.  There’s a padded footbed, tonal dress laces.  The signature logo’s imprinted on the rubber sole.

Hit the jump and see the Jamaica Brogue Brush Wash Kid high tops from every angle.

Gram is a Stockholm based brand formed by designers Alexis Holm and Anna Stenvi in April 2005. The shoes are not intended to steal the show but designed to blend and enhance what you are wearing at any given moment.

The 420g is the brand’s flagship shoe that comes in three different colors, including a special edition version in heavy grain.  The heavy grain limited edition version of the 420g model is limited to 24 pairs so don’t expect to find it. Its got a durable grey cow leather over genuine leather lining, with brown patent toecap detail.

The shoe also comes in brown leather and dobby nylon.  Check out the closeups after the jump and let us know what you think. 

Last month, we covered Puma’s collaboraton with Alexander McQueen for the Puma AMQ collection.  Well, Puma has much more in store for you guys as far as amazing clothing and footwear goes.  Puma also has another upscale line called Rudolf Dassler, named after Puma’s original founder.

The collection’s filled with shoes and tops that dazzle and intrigue our every senses.  The Hesselberg in warm-black on warm-black is one of the most unique pair of shoes we’ve seen.  The textile and leather upper really mate well, giving us a taste of modern fashion perfection with a drop of timeless style.

I actually already grabbed a pair, hence the reason I felt compelled to gloat tell you about how amazingly comfortable and unique the Hesselberg truly is.  The Hesselberg’s available in two colors:  warm-black on warm-black or gray-bronze.  Check out the stock images below!

Images after the jump

Puma Rudolf Dassler Hesselberg:

Price: $150

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October 2002 seems like a lifetime ago.  That was when Adidas and Japanese fashion designer first announced their collaboration efforts to create Y-3.  The evolution of the collection has always proven to be cutting edge, from the Y-3 Bball sneakers from a few seasons ago to what they’ve released for the 2008 fall/winter collection.  There are just some things that we’d rather not explain, because words won’t do it justice.

This collection is one of those things.  Check out the Ikuno shoe, Black Honja high top, and Zippered sneaker boot below.  The double hoodie’s one piece we can’t wait to get our hands.  Check out the gallery below and let us know what you think.  Oak NYC has already gotten the collection.  Head to adidas.com to see the full list of retailers.

Adidas Y-3 by Yohji Yamamoto:

We like creativity, just as much as the next chap, but there’s a line that needs to be drawn when it comes to menswear.  Miharaya Suhiro is known for his current work with Puma and has shown off some pieces for his own collection.

They’re half Chucks and half Lord-knows what.  We’re pretty split about the shoes too.  We respect creativity and the not-so norm aspirations of many designers, but as far as wearing these, guess fur on sneakers is an acquired taste.  Check out the close-ups below and let us know what you think.

Miharaya Suhiro fur sneakers: