In 2007 we featured an interview with Sung Choi, the founder of Clae. Clae footwear combines sneakers with shoes, new looks with classic styles, and athletic aesthetics with dressy designs. Their Fall 2009 Collection features a variety of models with fine leather uppers in blacks, deep reds, regal purples, metallic grays, and more. Check out the Russell which comes in all white and all black patent leather colorways, and the Whitman, a red patent leather and canvas sneaker / wing-tip shoe combo.