Sneaker Sky: Mar 21, 2011

Monday, March 21, 2011

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Jordan Fly Wade “Infrared”
Nike Air Max Light Black/White-Pink
Sneaker Showdown: Air Jordan 11 “Cool Grey” vs Air Jordan 5 “Wolf Grey”
Clae Russell “Black Denim”
Todd Bratrud x Nike SB Dunk High “4/20 II” Teaser
Air Jordan 7 “Year of the Rabbit” More Photos
Video: MJ Promises UNC Players “Anything They Want” with Final Four Berth
“Welcome to Austin” at Nice Kicks Event Recap

Posted: 21 Mar 2011 01:13 PM PDT

Jordan Fly Wade "Infrared"

Dress a Jordan in Infrared and it’s basically an automatic winner. Once thought to be a special team shoe for the playoffs, it turns our this sneaker is the Jordan Fly Wade, a signature model for Agent D3. The Heat guard has been the face of the brand since switching from Converse before last season, but has worn an Air Jordan model since then. Dwyane Wade will likely break out this sneaker when the post-season begins, utilizing its Air-cushioned heel and Infrared details as he and LeBron attempt to lead their team to a title. Is his first signature a step in the right direction?

Jordan Fly Wade “Infrared”
White/Grey-Infrared

Jordan Fly Wade "Infrared"

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Post tags: Dwyane Wade, Jordan Brand, Jordan Fly Wade

Nike Air Max Light Black/White-Pink

Posted: 21 Mar 2011 12:28 PM PDT

Nike Air Max Light

Following the Nike Air Max Light Dark Shadow/Teal-Pink we showed you last month, we now have spotted another Air Max Light that uses a pink shade. In detail, this shoe features pink on the collar, top laceholders, outsole and heel branding. The predominance of the upper is comprised of black leather/mesh and possesses a white swoosh and midsole. View additional photos below.

Nike Air Max Light Black/White-Pink

Source: Titolo

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Post tags: Air Max Light, Nike, Nike Air Max Light

Sneaker Showdown: Air Jordan 11 “Cool Grey” vs Air Jordan 5 “Wolf Grey”

Posted: 21 Mar 2011 12:13 PM PDT

Sneaker Showdown: Air Jordan 11 "Cool Grey" vs Air Jordan 5 "Wolf Grey"

Credit the Air Jordan 11 “Cool Grey” with starting the current rend of grey kicks with which we find ourselves enthralled. Cool Grey has since appeared on all sorts of kicks, as has Wolf Grey, another Nike and Jordan hue. Most notably, the Air Jordan 5 will wear Wolf Grey nubuck (as well as Light Graphite) when it releases on May 14th. With both of these classic kicks releasing in non-OG, grey colorways in a six month span, it begs the question: which is better? Check out both kicks and then vote in the poll below.

Sneaker Showdown: Air Jordan 11 "Cool Grey"

Sneaker Showdown: Air Jordan 5 "Wolf Grey"

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Post tags: Air Jordan 11, Air Jordan 5, Air Jordans, Jordan Brand, Sneaker Showdown

Clae Russell “Black Denim”

Posted: 21 Mar 2011 11:58 AM PDT

Clae Russell "Black Denim"

Refined, elegant and able to be rocked with most any style, the Russell has long been the fan favorite of the Clae lineup. Its making its case to stay atop the ranking with its latest drop, which is available now at select store. Black denim fills out the quarter panel, tongue and toe box, allowing matching leather to complete the upper. A white sole sits underneath and a yellow stamped leather tag adds some color to the midfoot. You can pick up a pair now at St. Alfred.

Clae Russell “Black Denim”
Black
CLA01235
$110.00

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Post tags: Clae, Clae Russell, Russell

Todd Bratrud x Nike SB Dunk High “4/20 II” Teaser

Posted: 21 Mar 2011 11:28 AM PDT

Todd Bratrud x Nike SB Dunk Hi "4/20 II"

Last year’s Todd Bratrud x Nike SB Dunk Hi “Skunk” was undoubtedly one of the most sought-after releases of 2010. To capitalize on that success, Todd Bratrud has linked up with Nike, once again, to supply fiends with another potent shoe. Recently, Todd Bratrud tweeted this teaser image of this upcoming design, along with the words, “Some of Y’all might enjoy this…”

From what we can see, this teaser image reveals an all-over, unique design on the insole that supposedly depicts clouds of smoke. Stay tuned for more information regarding this April release.

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Post tags: Nike, Nike Dunk, Nike SB, Todd Bratrud

Air Jordan 7 “Year of the Rabbit” More Photos

Posted: 21 Mar 2011 10:58 AM PDT

Mo rabbits, mo pictures. The ever buzzing Air Jordan 7 “Year of the Rabbit” is seen once again in new photos. Smooth leather and soft suede offset white and grey tones to the hop of red and gold accents. These new images give us a good look at the profile, tongue, heel, and sole for a 360º view of the next heater from JB. After getting another look will you be copping? Tell us in the comment section.

Air Jordan 7
“Year of the Rabbit”
2011

Air Jordan 7 "Year of the Rabbit"

Source: bcald1984 of Nike Talk

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Video: MJ Promises UNC Players “Anything They Want” with Final Four Berth

Posted: 21 Mar 2011 10:28 AM PDT

Upon greeting North Carolina Tarheel hoopers before their NCAA tourney game this past weekend, Michael Jordan had some messages for his alma mater’s current players. After first poking fun at a player for wearing Kobe Bryant’s kicks (he later laughed off the statement, saying that the player could wear whatever he wants, so long as UNC is winning), Michael checked up on the sneaker game of the rest of the team. The players asked His Airness if they could have some “Cool Grey” Air Jordan 11s, to which MJ responded, “Get to the Final Four, you get anything you want.” As if there weren’t enough incentive already.

Source: WRAL/Complex

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Post tags: Air Jordans, Jordan Brand, Michael Jordan

“Welcome to Austin” at Nice Kicks Event Recap

Posted: 21 Mar 2011 10:08 AM PDT

Welcome to Austin

The Nice Kicks shop was filled with sneaker enthusiasts and SXSW attendees this past week. We held numerous events the shop and spotted some very intriguing sneakers throughout the past week. We kicked off our SXSW week with a special "Welcome to Austin" at Nice Kicks event. Austin-based rapper Kydd performed multiple songs, and DJ Protege blessed us with his skills on the 1s and 2s. Also, Complete Clothing, Fast Folks and No Comply joined us in showing new product in the shop. Take a look at our "Welcome to Austin" at Nice Kicks event recap which also includes shots of sneakers such as the “Black Cement” Air Jordan 3, the “Cool Grey” Nike Air Max Penny I and the “Glass Blue” Nike Zoom Kobe VI.