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Designer Roland Berry has teamed up once again with Reebok for a rather distinctive ‘city series’ of kicks. Using the new CL SW Canvas Mid as a base, Berry has given a very simple silhouette a rather complex appearance though the use of various types of graphics, colours and materials. Each pair of kicks draws upon classic imagery from their assigned city, for instance Los Angeles features a cool blue colourway, whilst the uppers are littered with paisley print and graphics of palm trees and low rider bikes.

New York is represented by Berry’s reinterpretation of the city’s subway system and notoriety for graffiti, whilst Mexico City’s most obvious inspiration comes from the colours of the national flag. Turning back the clocks, London finds itself in medieval history, while Moscow uses imagery from the Soviet era. The Tokyo themed sneakers feature nice details, but will not see a release in these parts due to the usage of graphics depicting the Japanese army during wartime, which could cause sensitivity issues.

The Roland Berry for Reebok City Series will be available at Sneakers, Subang, starting with London and Mexico City this coming September, Moscow by October, and New York and Los Angeles in November.

(From top to bottom: Mexico City; Los Angeles; New York; London; Moscow; Tokyo; Click on images twice to enlarge)