The RF and Ye effect. What it means for the culture moving forward.

If there are two names you can credit for generating the most buzz in the sneaker/fashion culture while also pushing boundaries and breaking down walls there is no debate that the list starts and ends with Ronnie Fieg and Kanye West. Both men have not only guided the industry into a realm most people would have never imagined 10 years ago.

While you can say what you want about their design and palette choices if you put whatever hate you have to the side you have to pay homage to what their name attached to a product does. This is what the RF and Ye effect is all about. The ability to completely shake things up in seconds as soon as an image is leaked or piece of clothing/sneaker is worn.

Don't think this is just a straight hype thing either. While of course their is major hype that comes during the aftermath of whatever the two choose to support their is a reason for that hype. Some may discount anything that garners the RF and Ye co-sign but you simply cannot deny the high standards and consistent quality products that earn this attention.

Hype has been around forever and while it has gotten a little out of hand with certain things in the more recent years any admiration that these two accrue is well deserved. The passion and real love of the culture both RF and Ye represent and live day in day out is what makes any release out of the two camps a sure fire hit.

Both have broken down doors in the sneaker and fashion worlds and have truly become real trailblazers in the industry. Tell us who other than these two have consistently been pumping out knock out the park collaborations on what seems a quarterly basis? Of course there are other people out there with one off or a couple collab sneakers under their belt but none that have truly shaken up the industry, focused on high quality materials and it seems the sky's the limit at this point.

We can go down the list and break down each and every shoe and fashion choice both have made and the impact left from each choice but we would be here all day. All we want you to do is appreciate what both have already done for the culture now while they are still here doing major work and not years down the road. Cheers to both Mr. Fieg and Mr. West and here's to many more projects and forward thinking moves in the future. We cannot wait to see whats in store for the rest of the year and many more down the road.

Ronnie Fieg x adidas EQT Running Support 93

Mr. Fieg is back at it again but this time for a good cause and more than just a dope pair of sneakers. This collaboration with adidas on their EQT Running Support 93 is to pay homage to all of the victims and lives that were effected from 9/11 with inspiration stemming from the uniforms of the NYPD.

With proceeds from the shoe sales going directly to the 9/11 memorial fund this should be even more reason to scoop a pair when they drop on 11/11 via KITH of course. Nothing but premium leather and materials are used which should be no surprise as is the case with all of Ronnie's creations. Kudos to Ronnie and adidas for doing something for a good cause and a purpose. Make sure to continue below for some additional angles of these blue and gold beauties.

Ronnie Fieg x Filling Pieces Part 2

There are very few if any names in the sneaker world at the moment that garner more attention and praise than Ronnie Fieg. Known for nothing but the best when it comes to quality and execution on solid colorways/makeups the collab king is set to do it once again with Filling Pieces.

This time around for their second collaboration it will be on some high tops which look to be available in a nice black/gum quilted leather version and an alternate tan and cream version to lighten things up a bit. No work on an exact release date but stay tuned when news breaks.

“Now Come to Me” Editorial by Kith NYC

As if you needed another reason to take note of the Kith movement here comes a dope editorial titled "Now Come to Me" showcasing the labels latest drop. Featuring Kith's world famous joggers, several crewnecks, jackets and shirts you can be sure everything from this drop is sure to sell out in minutes. Make sure to check out the Kith website directly here to purchase everything you see. Continue below for the full editorial shot by Christina Paik and styled by Mellany Sanchez.

Ronnie Fieg x PUMA XT-2 “Achromatic” for Dover Street Market

Ronnie Fieg and PUMA are at it once again this time collabing on the XT-2. Named the "Achromatic" the shoe features premium Italian glove leather upper, calfskin inner lining and quilted stitch details. The "Achromatic" name fits perfect for this pack as it means "without color". You can pick up both the black and white pair exclusively at KITH and Dover Street Market at the end of this month.

Ronnie Fieg x Sebago Pancho Spring 2014

The collab king is back at it once again but this time with something completly out of left field to switch things up for the Spring. This Sebago Pancho that he worked on with the company is just another example of how Ronnie is thinking outside the box and expanding his ever growing catelog of one after another of nothing but pure fire. The shoes will be available in both brown and turquoise and release on 5/3 only at Kith so make sure to be ready for that. Continue below for some amazing detailed shots of these beauties and salute to Ronnie on this one, well done my friend.

Ronnie Fieg x Puma “Coat of Arms” Pop Up Shop

Kith officially opened up its "Coat of Arms" Pop Up Shop in Paris today and boy does it look amazing. The store features the recently released Puma Disc Blaze from the Coat of Arms pack as well as the full line of clothing from the collection as well. Make sure to go check them out if your in the area from January 16th to the 22nd and also in rue du king of Sicily in the Marais on the 23rd. Make sure to continue below as well for some amazing shots of the shop thanks to UglyMely.

Ronnie Fieg x Puma Disc “Salmon Toe”

If your one of the many who never got the chance to own the coveted "Salmon Toe" New Balances that Ronnie Fieg collaborated on then this lates Puma Disc "Salmon Toe' is going to be your next best thing.

Rocking a very similar color blocking this sure to be limited release is going to ruffle many feathers for all the KithSet followers out there. No release information is available as of yet but stay tuned as we will have more information comming sooner than later.

Ronnie Fieg for Sebago Iroquois Lux - Black

The man himself Ronnie Fieg brings us yet another unstopable collab with Sebago featuring their Iroquois Lux. Premium nubuck, leather lining and removable fringe collar makeup the total package of this blacked out pavement pounder. Make sure you jump on these quick as you should already know pretty much anything with Fieg's name on it right now is going to sell out and sell for double elsewhere. Check them out directly on Kith's website here and check below for some more shots of these smooth Fall staples.

Ronnie Fieg x ASICS Gel Lyte V “Volcano”

The collab master Ronnie Fieg is at it again with his latest reincarnation of the Asics Gel Lyte V. This "Volcano" colorway is sure to be an instant sell out just like all of his previous catalog has been. These have all the classic Ronnie Fieg attributes to make it a sure hit with everyone. The shoe will be available on October 25th for $160 in extremely limited quantities exclusivly at Kith.