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Item of the Week: Canvas Sneakers

By: Elise M. Diamantini

July 28, 2009

Sneakers are going back to basics. Canvas styles under $100 retail are key for spring 2010. Look for important details like washed or organic cotton and most models are available in a variety of bright colors. Here’s a round-up of brands and styles to add to your spring 2010 assortment.

Converse by John Varvatos Chuck Taylor All Star Slip. Retail: $95. www.converse.com.

Generic Surplus. Retail: $58. www.genericsurplus.com. Contact: The Foundation Showroom, Dre Hayes (dre@thefndtn.com).

PF Flyers Center Hi in perforated gray canvas. Retail: $65. www.pfflyers.com.

Pro Keds. Retail: $45. www.prokeds.com. Contact: The Foundation Showroom, Tara Johnson (tara@thefndtn.com).

Superga. Retail: $70. www.rgbarry.com.

Each week, MR’s editors will comment on a product we’ve seen in the market. It could be an emerging trend, a novel take on a classic or something that just caught our eyes.

Previous Items of the Week:

Courvoisier Men’s Cologne

Ichiban Sweats

Dion Ties to Fight Prostate Cancer

Copper Bracelets

PF Flyers classic baseball shoes

Sportshirts from Arbitrage

T-Box Compressed T-shirts

James Bond Cufflinks

DC Shoes / SSUR

Utilikilts

Lacoste Packable Duffels