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Monday, June 29, 2009

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Jordan 60+ GS Black/Varsity Red-White
Air Jordan 1 Black Ostrich
Mister Cartoon x Livestrong x Nike AF1 Midnight Launch
Lil Wayne Dazzles the Crowd in the Supra Skytop
Kanye West for Louis Vuitton Detailed Look
Reebok Pump “Perfectly” Collection
Vans California Collection Chukka Holiday 2009

Posted: 29 Jun 2009 01:00 PM PDT

Air Jordan 60+ GS Black/Varsity Red-White

Last week, we showed you the updated Air Jordan 7 60+ Pack, and many of you stated that it was a definite purchase for you. Continuing the ongoing 60+ theme, Jordan Brand will also release this Jordan 60+ model later this year. However, JB will only release it in grade sizes.

The Jordan 60+’s makeup owns features from all of the shoes Jordan played in while scoring 60 or more points: the Air Jordan I, the Air Jordan II, the Air Jordan V and the Air Jordan VII. As for the colorway, it features a predominately black nubuck base with sections of textured leather on the side panels and toe area. Minimal varsity red accents appear on the sole and tongue. To finish it off, this Jordan 60+ contains a white midsole. Click here to view additional photos.

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Air Jordan 1 Black Ostrich

Posted: 29 Jun 2009 12:34 PM PDT

The Air Jordan 1 has been reworked time and again this year. Jordan Brand continues to use it as a platform for creative expression. Thankfully, for those of us not interested in the “creative” makeups, there are a number of simple colorways coming out like this Black Ostrich colorway.

The Air Jordan 1 Black Ostrich is done up in a nice mix of materials, including ballistic nylon, smooth leather and ostrich-skin like leather. Only a hint of charcoal grey finds its way onto the Jumpman logo on the tongue, otherwise, the uppers consist of en entirely black coloring. These are available now at RMK.

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Mister Cartoon x Livestrong x Nike AF1 Midnight Launch

Posted: 29 Jun 2009 12:10 PM PDT

Livestrong x Mister Cartoon x Nike Air Force 1 Midnight Release

As we mentioned over the weekend, the highly anticipated launch of the Nike Sportswear x Livestrong x Mister Cartoon AF1’s is this Saturday, July 4.

The The Last Laugh will host a MIDNIGHT LAUNCH on July 2. Mister Cartoon has designed a limited edition black tee to accompany the release of this AF1. It will be sold in a sealed opaque black bag. If your bag contains a white tee, you will be eligible to purchase a Nike Sportswear x Livestrong x Mister Cartoon AF1.

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Lil Wayne Dazzles the Crowd in the Supra Skytop

Posted: 29 Jun 2009 10:52 AM PDT

Although Lil Wayne does not have an official contract with Supra, he is obviously an avid fan of the skate footwear company. Recently we have seen him sport the TK Society and at last year’s Video Music Awards he laced up three different Supra Skytop colorways. At the BET Awards last night, Lil Wayne surprised many (even Supra) by pulling out thisbedazzled pair of Supra Skytops.

This particular Skytop features a 100% silver glitter application on the base mixed with a white vulcanized rubber sole. The left shoe contains the letters ‘CLV‘ on the tongue, while the right shoe possesses the number ‘26‘ on the tongue. According to Complex, Supra did not send this shoe to Lil Wayne; however, if this shoe were to release would you purchase these Supra Skytop?

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Kanye West for Louis Vuitton Detailed Look

Posted: 29 Jun 2009 10:39 AM PDT

Just like Yeezy’s collab with Nike, there are a number of people that can’t wait for these Louis Vuitton’s to drop, and a seemingly equal amount that despise of them. Today, for the first time, we have a real world look at the Kanye West x Louis Vuitton collaboration.

The Kanye West for Louis Vuitton features similar colorways to his Nike collaboration. The collection includes The Don, The Jasper, and The Mr. Hudson silhouettes. After seeing them worn and put together with fresh fits, does this change your thoughts on the Kanye West designed Louis Vuitton sneakers?

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Reebok Pump “Perfectly” Collection

Posted: 29 Jun 2009 10:08 AM PDT

Out of all the upcoming Reebok releases, the Seven Deadly Sins Pack has been receiving the most attention. While that pack is obviously one of the more colorful lineups for Reebok this year, we have now spotted an upcoming, all-white Reebok Pump “Perfectly” Collection.

This lineup consists of three, classic Reebok models: the Pump Omni Lite, the Court Victory 2 and the Insta Pump Fury. All three models possess a 100% white leather upper; however, the Pump Omni Lite and the Court Victory 2 both contain a dark grey outsole, while the Insta Pump Fury owns an off-white sole. One of the more interesting features is the triangle perforated design seen on the toe box and side panels. Supposedly, this feature is inspired by ancient chinese windows. Available now at Atmos. Click here to view the collection in its entirety.

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Vans California Collection Chukka Holiday 2009

Posted: 29 Jun 2009 09:37 AM PDT

Vans is steadily coming with new premium releases for their upcoming Vans California Collection. The latest silhouette to be spotted is the Chukka.

The Vans California Collection Chukka features a plush sheep’s wool inner liner combined with a more traditional wool upper. A brilliant red colorway and a dark brown colorway that should be able to keep your toes warm in the coldest of neighborhoods. Look for these at Vans California retailers this coming holiday season.

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Sunday, June 28, 2009

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The Good, The Bad, The Fugly

Posted: 28 Jun 2009 12:00 AM PDT

This week for The Good, The Bad, and The Fugly there were definitely a lot of good sneakers to choose from, specifically the Nike Trainer 1 on NikeiD, and the latest colorways of the Hyperdunk. With that said, hopefully you’ll enjoy this week’s choices. As always please let us know what you think in the comment section.

Take a look at this weeks choices by clicking here.

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Nike Sportswear x Livestrong x Mister Cartoon Air Force 1

Posted: 27 Jun 2009 04:09 PM PDT

To raise awareness for the global fight against cancer, Nike Sportswear has re-designed eight of its most coveted and iconic collaborations from the last decade and will re-release them as part of this exclusive LIVESTRONG Collection. Split into two installments, the first four-shoe pack drops in July during the Tour de France and features what can only be described as 'holy grails' of the sneaker scene.

Never released publicly, the original Mister Cartoon Air Force 1 was only available to select friends and family of Los Angeles' most celebrated tattoo artist. Immediately acknowledged as an instant classic, die-hard collectors paid upwards of $3,000 for the limited pairs that made it outside. Comprehensively re-worked by Mister Cartoon for this release, the new look AF1 again deploys Laser technology to provide the gritty graphics reflecting its city of origin.

100% of the proceeds from this release go towards the Lance Armstrong Foundation in the fight against Cancer. The Nike Sportswear x Livestrong x Mister Cartoon Air Force 1 will launch at Midnight on July 2nd exclusively at Mister Cartoon’s tattoo shop in Los Angeles, with a wider release on July 4th celebrating the first day of the Tour de France.

Click here to get another look at the shoes as well as see stores the shops the shoes will release.

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Saturday, June 27, 2009

Nike SB Spring 2010 Collection

Posted: 27 Jun 2009 01:05 AM PDT

Here’s a first look on the Nike SB Spring 2010 Collection where it includes the Dunk High Pro, Dunk Mid, P-Rod 2.5, Zoom Classic High, Blazer Mid, and Bruin. Each shoe characterizes a unique blend of colors on the mixed-colored uppers while strong shades are applied on single-colored uppers. No word for the sneakers’ release date yet but we will continue giving updates until the latter finally makes its way to the market. [EUKicks]

Nike Terminator High Heather Grey

Posted: 27 Jun 2009 12:59 AM PDT

Nike Terminator High Heather Grey
This is the latest Nike Terminator High to release and it looks really great. It features an upper of heather gray jersey material, with black accents silk screened on top, which really makes the shoe come to life. These are available now. [NiceKicks]

PUMA Suede Pack

Posted: 27 Jun 2009 12:57 AM PDT

PUMA Suede Pack
Puma has unveiled a new pack of 9 new colorways of their Puma Suede. Each shoe will feature a white sole and traditional gold Puma logo tag on the side panel. Even though this is a pack, they won’t all release at one time, with the releases spread between August and December. [NiceKicks]

New Balance 1400 Suede Pack

Posted: 27 Jun 2009 12:43 AM PDT

New Balance 1400 Suede Pack
Like other sneaker brands, New Balance gets ready with its 1400 model in a Suede Pack for the next season. In this release includes the Grey, forest Green, and Red colorways in a mixture of suede and mesh uppers. Ripe in Japan has the stocks available now. [EUKicks]

Nike Trainer 1: NikeiD Available

Posted: 27 Jun 2009 12:03 AM PDT

Nike Trainer 1: NikeiD Available
While waiting for the most anticipated release of the Nike Trainer 1 PE’s in early July, Nike has made the Trainer 1 available for customization on NikeiD. Now you can personalize and design your own pair of Trainers using a wide range of colors and materials. The featured Nike Trainer 1 comes in a dark Red/Black/White colorway which you can turn into a more complex format on NikeiD. [NiceKicks]

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Video: Carmelo Anthony wearing Air Jordan Fusion 4
Air Force Friday: Nike Air Force 1 Mid “Red Toe”
Kicks On Court Awards Pt. 4: Best Special Edition Sneaker
PUMA Suede Pack
Nike Terminator High Heather Grey

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Posted: 27 Jun 2009 07:03 AM PDT

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Check out some of your favorite celebrities including Lil Wayne, Jay Z, Beyonce, Pharrell and Perez Hilton (yes, Perez Hilton) in our Celebrity Sneaker Stalker.

In case you missed it, Bun B and his fellow entertainers hosted a special edition concert in Houston not too long ago. Check out the photo recap here.

Many of really enjoyed our Kicks On Court daily column this past basketball season. Click here to participate in our Kicks On Court Awards.

The Jordan Spizike Black/Varsity Red-Cement Grey easily became one of the more highly anticipated sneakers upon seeing the photos. What are your thoughts on this particular sneaker?

Check out our History of the NBA Draft and Signature Sneakers here.

Could the upcoming Air Jordan 7 60+ Pack be the best Jordan Brand release of 2009?

Video: Carmelo Anthony wearing Air Jordan Fusion 4

Posted: 26 Jun 2009 03:21 PM PDT

Dub Magazine recently shot this video of Jordan Brand athlete Carmelo Anthony wearing an upcoming colorway of the Air Jordan Fusion 4. This colorway pays respect to the White/Black pair of Air Jordan 4’s worn in the Spike Lee movie Do The Right Thing. Besides the colorup being on point, Jordan Brand added a colored lace debray and removed the mesh netting from the tongue - just like the exclusive pair for the film.

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Air Force Friday: Nike Air Force 1 Mid “Red Toe”

Posted: 26 Jun 2009 02:49 PM PDT

Initially introduced in 1994, the Nike Air Force 1 Mid was a polarizing sneaker created to bridge the gap between the low top Air Force 1 and the uber-high top AF1 high. The shoe has long been a love/hate sneaker, but in 1997, this Air Force 1 turned many heads regardless of what they thought of the mid-top cut.

The shoe’s predominantly white upper had a never before seen toebox and toe cap in the same color. The shoes stood out even more with the front being a vibrant red reptile skin.

If this shoe looks somewhat familiar, there is a good reason for it. Though no one from the Nike camp has officially confirmed it, it would be pretty safe to assume that it was this shoe that inspired a pair of White/Red Air Force 1 Mids that released earlier this year with a red elephant print toebox and toe cap.

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Kicks On Court Awards Pt. 4: Best Special Edition Sneaker

Posted: 26 Jun 2009 02:47 PM PDT

Today marks the last Kicks On Court Award for the 2008-09 NBA season. You have already chosen the Nike Zoom Kobe IV, the Nike Hyperdunk and the Air Jordan 11 “Championship” as the best signature sneaker, the best team sneaker and the best Air Jordan signature sneaker of the year, respectively.

In the fourth and final ballot of our Kicks On Court Awards, we give you the option of picking your favorite special edition of the 2008-09 NBA season. Obviously, the Kobe IV and the Zoom LeBron VI were seen in more colorways than you can think of, however, there are other special edition sneakers that can rival the aforementioned signature sneakers.

With that said, click here to view the sneakers involved in our “Best Special Edition Shoe” ballot and vote for your favorite in the comment section!

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PUMA Suede Pack

Posted: 26 Jun 2009 02:45 PM PDT

Sometimes simplicity screams louder than specifics. We have spotted a plethora of kicks this summer that possess a very unique design or a vivid, eye-catching colorway. However, PUMA has decided to go away from the fancy, head-turner look on this PUMA Suede Pack set to drop this fall.

This pack will consist of 9 subtle colorways of the PUMA Suede. The common theme on all of the colorways is the traditional, white rubber sole and a gold PUMA logo tag on the side panel. Although this is considered a pack, all of the colorways will not drop at once. PUMA will release three sets of three in between the months of August and December at select retailers such as Crooked Tongues. Is this one of the better PUMA releases of the year? Click here to view the pack in its entirety.

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Nike Terminator High Heather Grey

Posted: 26 Jun 2009 01:57 PM PDT

Nike Terminators have been seen in a number of unique makeups recently. It seems the basic silhouette is a great platform for experimenting.

This latest Nike Terminator High is now available at Proper. It features uppers comprised of heather grey jersey material on the uppers. Black accents have been silk screened onto the uppers to set off the otherwise simple colorway.

Click here to let us know what you think of this makeup.

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Friday, June 26, 2009

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Air Jordan Fusion 4 White/Red/Black

Posted: 26 Jun 2009 04:02 AM PDT

This isn’t the first time that we have seen the new Air Jordan Fusion 4 White/Red/Black, but now we have some more detailed pics for you guys to check out. These feature a semi-transparent sole, and as far as the upper goes it’s the normal Air Jordan 4 fare, outside of the slightly misshapen mesh panel box. [NiceKicks]

Nike Air 180 Ultramarine

Posted: 26 Jun 2009 03:56 AM PDT

The Nike Air 180 Ultramarine is a classic running shoe in a classic colorway, that is about to follow suit with the Air Max 1 OG colorway. When Nike first released the new 180 Air unit, they revolutionized the sneaker and sports industry entirely. Don’t miss your chance to own these iconic shoes. [NiceKicks]

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Nike Air Maxim 1
Nike Trainer 1 Available on NikeiD
Vans No Skool Tre
New Balance LM576UK “Leather” Pack
Nike Hyperdunk “Metallic Gold”
Nike Air Max ST White/Blue/Grey
Nike Terminator Low Basic

Nike Air Maxim 1

Posted: 26 Jun 2009 12:58 PM PDT

Just in time for the weekend, the Air Maxim 1 has arrived at more retailers like Concepts in Boston.

The Nike Air Maxim 1 is now available at retailers in the colorway made famous by the original Air Max 1 that inspired this new Flywire equipped silhouette. The Air Maxim silhouette has received mix reviews from running heads, not surprising, it’s always a hot debate when classic sneakers are reworked with new technologies.

What do you think of the Air Maxim 1?

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Nike Trainer 1 Available on NikeiD

Posted: 26 Jun 2009 12:27 PM PDT

The highly anticipated Nike Trainer 1 PEs are set to hit retailers some time in early July. However, while you impatiently wait on that release, Nike has just made the Nike Trainer 1 available for customization on Nike iD!

You can now create a Nike Trainer 1 that is compatible for your personal style using multiple color schemes and materials. In addition, NikeiD gives you the opportunity to individualize the Nike Trainer 1 on the heel panel. Click here to begin designing your personal Trainer 1.

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Vans No Skool Tre

Posted: 26 Jun 2009 10:12 AM PDT

If you’re looking for a nicely priced skate shoe, that still performs, check out the Dustin Dollin signature from Vans.

This Vans No Skool Tre comes in at a reasonable price of $70. The No Skool Tre features EVA midsole heel cartridge and BoardFeel XD makeup (Molded "waffle" cupsole) and Impactsorb cushioning. This particular colorway features a bold combination of dark purple and neon green.

Available now at Vans for $70

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New Balance LM576UK “Leather” Pack

Posted: 26 Jun 2009 10:04 AM PDT

No cartoons, movies or video games this time around. It seems New Balance will stick to basic texture-themed sneakers this summer. Having shown you the New Balance 1400 Suede Pack a couple of days ago, we now have photos of the recently released New Balance LM576UK “Leather” Pack.

This pack will consist of three simple colorways of the 576 model. All three pairs contain a tonal upper combined with an off-white sole and an off-white inner lining. Colorways include black, brown and blue. The latter two colorways also feature a beige contrast stitching throughout the base. Available now at Ripe. Click here to view detailed photos of the New Balance Leather Pack.

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Nike Hyperdunk “Metallic Gold”

Posted: 26 Jun 2009 09:53 AM PDT

Yesterday we gave you a preview of an upcoming “Eggplant” Nike Hyperdunk that clearly draws inspiration from the Eggplant Nike Flightposite. Many of you commented on the site and twitter about how it would be great to see other Flightposite and Foamposite colorways on the Hyperdunk and it looks like some wishes are coming true.

This makeup draws inspiration from the Metallic Gold Flightposite that Nike thankfully brought back just last summer. No word yet on when these will drop in the US, but they are available early at MarqueeSole.

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Nike Air Max ST White/Blue/Grey

Posted: 26 Jun 2009 09:47 AM PDT

We gave you word that the Air Max ST was returning this year back in March, with the classic Hot Red” colorway. Today, we have a look at another upcoming colorway.

This Nike Air Max ST is scheduled to hit JD Sports in August. The combination of white, grey and blue is always a classic combo, especially on early 90’s running silhouettes. This makeup comes in a well placed mix of suede and mesh materials.

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Nike Terminator Low Basic

Posted: 26 Jun 2009 09:29 AM PDT

We recently showed you two colorways of the Nike Terminator Hybrid ND in which many of you looked over. In addition, Nike has just released a simpler, low-cut version of the Nike Terminator Basic.

It features a mix of black and white leather on the upper combined with a white midsole and black outsole. However, one of the more interesting features on this shoe is seen on the side panels. They possess a unique, multi-colored circle design which portrays a 3D-like application. Other features include a white swoosh, a black inner lining and black shoelaces. Available now at Atmos. Click here to view additional photos.

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