We chased this one down after Mr. Day teased them on his column. The new range of sneakers from Generic Surplus for the Spring/Summer 2012 N. Hoolywood menswear collection are splatter-approved. “Embodying the season theme “Title Back” with it’s upper construction and vulcanized sole, the shoe displays a particular attention to small details with its thick cushioned insole and application of wax-treatment on the laces.”

Available in grey and purple/blue – we’ll take both. These work. Available only through N. Hoolywood retailers (good luck).

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Artist, Steven Harrington known for his desert motifs works debuts a new collection with Generic Surplus. A new desert boot inspired boot under the Harrington name features tobacco brown beeswax leather with an EVA outside – against Harrington’s own graphics “embossed in dark earth on insole and heel.” Some of our favorite Generic Surplus shoes today. Big love.

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Today’s giveaway comes from our very good friends at Generic Surplus. Their DOM shoe is a proper choice for the current season as well as being very wardrobe friendly. “With its Vibram sole, this style has sophisticated footwear design down to an art. Minimalist yet street smart, the Dom sports off white/grey welt stitching and a heavy gauge stitch detail, in black or military canvas, green suede or charcoal wool upper.” A great gift!

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Inspired by the classic British oxford shoe, the Ledger from Generic Surplus is a laid back look that sports a teak welt and outsole. It is available in earth wool, russet suede, military canvas, and black full-grain leather. Check this and many other shoe options from Generic Surplus online.

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Franki Chan is profiled in the new Generic Surplus Holiday 2011 video. Featured in the video are the Generic Surplus Ledger Mid shoes.

Generic Surplus unveil their Hillhurst Holiday 2011 collection. Five new stitch down models that offer a lighter take on some classics. Inspired by duck boots, work shoes, dress boots and oxfords, Hillhurst puts a more casual spin on them all employing suedes, felt and herringbone alongside the usual leathers. The brand has reached out to L.A DJs such as Franki Chan, Paul Devro, Zane Landreth and Kid Lightning as part of their own going relationship with the area’s mucic scene, all of whom will feature in the collections’s campaign.

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British music legend, Ian Dury is the inspiration behind the “dappe shoe” from the Generic Surplus collection. The easy to wear shoe works across a variety of occasions and is available in grey, teak, “patriot” blue, and our favorite, perf’d black suede. Find them at Generic Surplus.

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Generic Surplus delivers looks at their Work Boot for Fall 2011. The sturdy high-top take is a solid addition for both work and casual use. It features a padded collar, triple stitch detail and “a tru-moc constructed toe cap.” Inside you will find a wool lining to keep your toes warm. Available in three shades of suede: black, earth or patriot blue.

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The first thing we thought when we saw these was ‘Borstal isn’t the cheeriest word to call a pair of plimsolls’. But, putting it down to a transatlantic communication breakdown*, we’re willing to overlook it. All we can say is that shoes like this make us think of songs like this. (Crooked Tongues)

Another solid model from the Generic Surplus line for Spring 2011. “Named after British rock legend Ian Dury, this dapper shoe has an old-school rock n’ roll feel to it and is the perfect style for any summer occasion. With its canvas uppers and sleek silhouette it is the epitome of laidback sophistication, and works as well with your favorite jeans as with a dressed up suit.”

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