Launching for April 2009 is the 1940s PF Flyers Sport Shu, re-created with exceptional craftsmanship by the PF Flyers team in Japan. The elegant, ultra-simple vintage pattern of the Sport Shu is an ideal showcase of rigorous Japanese quality and precision.The shoe, available in original black and natural colorways only, features contrast stitching detail, unique rubber-patterned foxing, original PF logo and leather patching on the eyerow.
Only 1000 pairs of the SportShu (500 black and 500 natural) are being sold in the US. If your in the Southern California area, there is a launch event happening at Conveyor in Santa Monica on Saturday, April 11th from 4 – 7 pm. Conveyor will have 25 total pairs at the event for consumer early access. There will be free food and drinks and a very cool art installation that should not be missed!
The PF Flyers Sport Shuwill will then be sold exclusively by the world’s finest retailers including Barneys, DDCLAB, Jeffrey and Louis of Boston among others. Retail $160.
[...] PF Flyers continues to bring new distinction to the classic sport renaissance with the 1947 Sumfun, the latest vibrant reissue from our 70-year archive. Built on an authentic Posture Foundation insole, the Sumfun is a true step up in canvas sneaker comfort. Expertly recreated by PF Japan, Sumfun joins PF’s collection of definitive Archival Reissues and will be offered in the original, iconic black and natural canvas colorways for Spring 2009. [...]