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Tuesday, April 13, 2010

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Nike Dunk High Dark Army/Orange Blaze-Mint

Posted: 13 Apr 2010 12:43 PM PDT

Nike Dunk High Dark Army/Orange Blaze-Mint

The gingham Dunk is back. Continuing with the wave of Nikes featuring this picnic tablecloth-like material, this High has recently been made available. We recently saw a solid black canvas Dunk Low use gingham for its liner, as well as a High that used the same color blocking as this one.

Dark Army denim is in place on the toe, toe box, midfoot and heel foxing, providing a dark base for the upper. Mint gingham fills in the remainder of said upper, appearing at the quarter panel and on the collar. Oranze Blaze leather was chosen for the Swoosh, matching the cloth liner and nylon tongue. Head over to Finish Line now if you’re after a pair of your own.

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Nike LeBron VII P.S. White/Midnight Navy-Sport Red

Posted: 13 Apr 2010 11:58 AM PDT

We have shown you the Nike LeBron VII P.S. on a number of occasions within the past month. Although it has not garnered as much attention as the Nike Air Max LeBron VII, it is still a very nice sneaker according to your comments. At the end of March, we learned of a late April release regarding this sneaker; yet, a few sizes are now available on eBay.

Most of you have stated that the black/red-white Nike LeBron VII P.S. is undoubtedly the best one so far, however, this white/midnight navy-sport red colorway is not too bad either. a blue, red and white flywire design covers the side panels, while a midnight navy hints appear on the sole and quilted-like inner lining. Expect to see James and some of his teammates rocking this sneaker in the playoffs. As stated earlier, you can now obtain this sneaker via eBay.

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Nike Air Footscape Purple & Italy Blue

Posted: 13 Apr 2010 11:13 AM PDT

Nike Air Footscape Purple & Italy Blue

The Nike Air Footscape is headed to retailers in two more colorways this Summer, as seen in the pairs featured here. Featuring color-ups perfect for the hotter months, these two pairs are sure to be favorites for those who like this silhouette.

Both sit on off-white midsoles and black outsoles, toe caps and plastic heel cups. The first relies on a bright pink tongue and sock liner made of mesh, while the asymmetrical upper is purple. The other shoe matches aqua blue and Italy Blue in a similar fashion. Expect these to hit stateside stores in the coming months.

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Nike Air Max Triax ‘94 Black/Grey-Infrared

Posted: 13 Apr 2010 10:28 AM PDT

Infrared will apparently be a very popular colorway within the Nike vault this summer. The “Infrared” Nike Air 90s will make a return this summer, and rumors of an “Infrared” Air Jordan 6 Retro Pack have had the internet ablaze as of late. On a lesser note, we have spotted a new Air Max Triax ‘94 that features the ever-so-popular infrared color scheme.

The infrared hints are spotted on the heel and the tongue; however, the majority of the upper is colored in black and grey. As for the texture construction, this shoe is comprised of multiple grey mesh areas and black leather. Other complimentary features include a black sole, black laces and an infrared visible Air sole unit. This Nike Air Max Triax ‘94 is now available at JD Sports.

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Nike SB Dunk Low “Marvin The Martian”

Posted: 13 Apr 2010 09:43 AM PDT

Nike SB Dunk Low "Marvin The Martian"

This Nike SB Dunk Low has landed at overseas retailers, and with any luck, will be at your local skate and sneaker spot soon. This pair draws inspiration from classic cartoon character Marvin The Martian, as is evident in its colorway.

Though the color palette is similar is somewhat similar to the “Gucci” look, a large mustard yellow Swoosh combines with the heel tab to add some additional accent work. The leather shows a texture similar to Safari, but seems to instead stem from craters. Green suede covers the foxing, midfoot and toe, similar to Marvin’s space skirt and helmet. A red outsole is used just like his actual sneakers, and the perforated leather fills out the upper to represent for Marvin’s nondescript face. Do you plan to grab a pair of these SBs when they hit stateside shops?

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Kicks On Court: Mayo Maxes Out in New Nike Hybrid

Posted: 13 Apr 2010 08:58 AM PDT

During the 2009-2010 NBA season, many of the Nike Brand members have debuted new sneakers such as the Zoom Flip’n, the Air Max Rise and the Blue Chip II. However, just when we thought there would be anymore Nike sneaker debuts, one of the Memphis Grizzlies wore one of Nike’s newly-designed hybrids last night. With that said, check out today’s Kicks On Court to see this new sneaker.

In a loss against the Denver Nuggets, Memphis Grizzlies guard OJ Mayo became the first player to debut the fairly-new Nike Air Max A Lot. This particular sneaker is simply a hybrid that pays tribute to Scottie Pippen’s legendary signature line. It obviously draws some of its design cues from some of Pippen’s signature shoes as well as shoes most people remember him playing in that were not necessarily his signature kicks. For example, the enlarged ‘AIR’ on the side reminds many of the classic Air More Uptempo and the midsole stripe was first seen on the Nike Air Pippen II. As for Mayo’s Max A Lot PEs, they own a mainly black leather upper with yellow and sky blue accents throughout the base; his PEs undoubtedly coincide with the Grizzlies jerseys. Click here to view these kicks plus more worn by Dwight Howard, Carmelo Anthony, Dwyane Wade and others.

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CLOT x Star Wars x adidas Originals Superstar “Darksidestars”

Posted: 13 Apr 2010 08:13 AM PDT

CLOT x Star Wars x adidas Originals Superstar "Darksidestars"

Edison Chen’s CLOT crew designed this Superstar as a continuation of the Star Wars x adidas Originals Collection, which has brought out the fanboys in us all since its inception. We got a small sneak peek of these “Darksidestars” about a week ago, revealing the basic color blocking. Now we have these detailed photos of the shoes, as well as two t-shirts designed as a part of the collaboration.

Black suede is used for the upper, matching the midsole and rubber toe cap. A red semi-translucent outsole matches up with the stitching and eyelets. The heel panel and three stripes along the side are also red, but are made with 3M Reflective. A Darth Vader outline can be seen near the heel on the lateral side.

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Monday, April 12, 2010

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HUF Choice

Posted: 12 Apr 2010 12:43 PM PDT

HUF Choice for Fall 2010

A complete look at an upcoming HUF Footwear silhouette to release later this year has been spotted. The Choice, a low top, was spotted as a part of the “Star” Collection, but this is our first look at other in-line colorways.

Both color-ups have been treated to completely suede uppers, and are monochromatic. The upper is divided into four main areas–the toe, quarter panels, heel and midfoot. Though the shoe design uses a very simple shape and silhouette, stitching along the quarters in the shape of an H helps differentiate these from other simple vulcanized sneakers we’ve seen in the past. Expect more than just these black and red shoes to drop come this Fall.

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adidas TS Ace Commander

Posted: 12 Apr 2010 11:58 AM PDT

adidas TS Ace Commander

The adidas TS Commander model has been a staple in our Kicks On Court for the past two years. Players such as Dwight Howard, Kevin Garnett and Tim Duncan have worn different variations of this shoe such as the Supernatural Commander, the Commander and the Commander LT. We now have photos of the next variation of this shoe dubbed the adidas TS Ace Commander.

The adidas TS Ace Commander is surprisingly derived from a women’s shoe. Specifically, this model was first a player exclusive for Los Angeles Sparks forward Candace Parker. It features an EVA midsole, Climacool technology and adiprene cushioning. As for other design details, this shoe has been given a triple-stripe midfoot strap, a clear, patent leather rand and is dressed in a black/red color scheme. No word yet on if we will see some of the adidas Basketball members in these sneakers come playoff time; however, click here to share with us your thoughts on the newly-designed adidas TS Ace Commander.

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New Balance M670 Sand/Charcoal-Orange

Posted: 12 Apr 2010 11:13 AM PDT

New Balance M670 Sand/Charcoal-Orange

The New Balance 670 has landed in a natural colorway at select retailers. The last time we saw this model, Solebox had created an incredibly clean collaborative sneaker that would unfortunately remain a sample. This shoe is nearly as clean, but will actually be attainable to the average sneaker fiend.

Sand suede is used for the toe, mid-panel and heel areas, which provides a great canvas off which the orange leather on the N logo and heel panel can further be emphasized. Charcoal mesh fills in the toe box, tongue and near the collar. Matching leather can be found on the trademark N.

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Nike Zoom Kobe V “Photo Blue”

Posted: 12 Apr 2010 10:28 AM PDT

We showed you this Nike Zoom Kobe V “Photo Blue” at the end of March, and many of you labeled it one of the better colorways on this model to date. At the time, we only had photos of this upcoming sneaker; however, we have now learned that the Nike Zoom Kobe V “Photo Blue” will hit retailers in July.

This particular sneaker is one of the few Kobe V general releases that doesn’t possess the Lakers color scheme (unless you’re on NikeiD). The photo blue color scheme is throughout the base, specifically appearing in a snakeskin-like material on the toe area and midfoot. In addition, photo blue mesh is seen on the heel panel. To finish this Kobe V, Nike added a black midsole, a white swoosh and a white outsole. As stated earlier, this shoe will be available at select retailers in July. How does this Kobe V rank amongst previous colorways you have seen? Click here to view detailed photos.

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Nike Air Max 90 Premium Black/White-Vibrant Yellow

Posted: 12 Apr 2010 09:43 AM PDT

Nike Air Max 90 Premium Black/White-Vibrant Yellow

The Nike Air Max 90 has been spotted in a new colorway for Summer, and this time, its carrying premium materials. Sporting a primarily dark build, this pair gets a bit of help from accent colors throughout.

Vibrant yellow can be found not only in the heel Max Air unit, but also on the plastic parts at the midfoot and heel. White leather works its way in on the Swoosh and laces, and Medium Grey mesh helps on the liner. The remainder of the sneaker is black, mixing leather and mesh. The midsole is also black, and a touch of grey can be seen again on the heel outsole. These haven’t stateside quite yet, but can be found at SneakersNStuff if you’re after a pair.

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Kicks On Court: Lakers Unveil “Kid Hollywood” Kobe V

Posted: 12 Apr 2010 08:58 AM PDT

If you recall, Nike Basketball constructed a Nike Zoom Kobe V iD contest in which the winning design would be worn by Kobe Bryant in a game this year. The contest, which began on March 2nd and ended on March 9th, was won by Kobe fan Jason Hamilton AKA “Kid Hollywood”. Check out today’s Kicks On Court to see Hamilton’s design on Kobe and some of the Lakers’ feet.

In a down-to-the-wire loss to the Portland TrailBlazers, Kobe Bryant and a few of his teammates wore NikeiD contest winner Kid Hollywood’s fantastic Kobe V design. Sticking with the Lakers alternate jersey color scheme, Hollywood applied a primarily white-colored base with minimal yellow and purple hints on the base. However, the most glaring attributes on this shoe lie in the form of the multiple metallic silver hints throughout the shoe. We must applaud Kid Hollywood for this nice, unique, highly-detailed Kobe V color design. Is this one of, if not the best Kobe V yet? Click here to view this new Kobe V plus other sneakers worn by Amare Stoudemire, Juwan Howard, Dwight Howard and more.

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Nike 6.0 Dunk Low SE Surf Blue & Black

Posted: 12 Apr 2010 08:13 AM PDT

Nike 6.0 Dunk Low SE Surf Blue & Black

Canvas Nike Dunks may be the next big thing it seems, as these two 6.0 versions are the latest in a recent streak to hit retailers. You’ll likely remember the grey Low CL colorway that dropped not too long ago.

These two pairs not only feature canvas uppers, helping them separate themselves immediately, but also feature vulcanized soles. Both utilize white soles with black stripes, and the first pair relies on black for its upper as well. A white Swoosh is used for contrast. The second pair makes use of Surf Blue for its upper, and gets help from black on the Swoosh, liner and laces. Both pairs can be grabbed now at Nike Store.

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Sunday, April 11, 2010

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The Good, The Bad & The Ugly

Posted: 11 Apr 2010 12:28 PM PDT

Today’s The Good, the Bad & the Ugly features a new colorway of the Jordan CP3.III, another installment of the ongoing Bin 23 collection and a new Nike hybrid. With that said, click here to see the position each sneaker holds in our weekly feature. What was your personal good, bad and ugly this week?

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Saturday, April 10, 2010

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This Week In Sneaks

Posted: 10 Apr 2010 12:43 PM PDT

This week, photos of an Air Jordan 6 Retro Black/Infrared surfaced on the web; however, it was not just any collection of photos. One of the pics revealed a different product code that features a date stamp just two weeks before the release of the Air Jordan 6 Retro Black/Varsity Reds. Is this the smoking gun? With that said, the Air Jordan 6 Retro “Infrared” Pack looks more and more like a sure thing rather than a rumor.

Whether Nate Robinson was supporting the NBA’s “Green Week” or not, his “Altitude” Air Jordan 13 Retro was undoubtedly the rare find in this week’s Kicks On Court.

Check out some of your favorite celebrities, such as Drake, Jay-Z and Swizz Beatz in this week’s Celebrity Sneaker Stalker.

Fresh off of the heels of the Air Jordan 2 Retro Premio today, we have now spotted another sneaker from the Bin 23 Collection. What are your thoughts on the “Bin 23″ Air Jordan 9 Retro?

We also received release date information regarding the “Silver Anniversary” Air Jordan 11. Is this a definite purchase come May 1st, 2010?

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CLOT x Star Wars x adidas Originals Superstar Preview

Posted: 10 Apr 2010 11:58 AM PDT

CLOT x Star Wars x adidas Originals Superstar Preview

CLOT has shown its influence on an adidas Originals shoe before. As you recall, Edison Chen and company gave us the Skate High “Hoth.” Chen released this limited preview of their next venture, which appears to be on a Superstar.

From what we can tell, the upper is constructed with black suede, and gets help from red 3M reflective material on the stripes and heel. The contrast stitching also appears to be red. Star Wars branding appears on the underside of the tongue and also at the heel of the midsole. Stay tuned for more looks and information on this upcoming adidas shoe.

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Air Jordan 1 Retro Hi Black/Cyber-Blue Sapphire

Posted: 10 Apr 2010 11:13 AM PDT

Air Jordan 1 Retro

The Air Jordan 1 has long been a canvas for tons of inspirations and unique color schemes. We recently received word on an upcoming “Foamposite” Air Jordan 1 Retro that set the comment section ablaze to say the least. On a lesser note, we have spotted a futuristic (color-wise) Air Jordan 1 Retro that is set to release this summer. However, it is now available on eBay in a size 9.

At a first glance, this Air Jordan 1’s complimentary attributes, such as its cyber laces and its blue sapphire swoosh/Jordan Wings logo, undoubtedly pop stand out the most. However, there are other interesting elements within this shoe’s makeup. The toe area, midfoot and collar area possess a speckled-like design, while white contrast stitching appears throughout the entire silhouette. To finish it off, this shoe is complimented with a cyber inner lining, a single-stitched black midsole and a white outsole. As stated earlier, a size 9 is available in an auction on eBay.

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atmos x New Balance 574 “A10″

Posted: 10 Apr 2010 10:28 AM PDT

atmos x New Balance A10 "10th Anniversary"

To celebrate the tenth anniversary of atmos, New Balance presented the opportunity to create another sneaker to the Japanese retailer. Working on a 574, the pair designed something a little different than we’re used to seeing, eventually giving it the “A10″ moniker.

Black suede covers the majority of this colorful sneaker, appearing on the toe, midfoot, quarter panels and heel. In the toe box, near the collar and on the side logos, a multicolor plain print is implemented. Teal patent is used near the ankle, and lime can found on the liner. Blue embroidery surrounds the N on the outer sides, as well as the 10 that is sewn into the mid-panels of the medial sides.

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Nike Hyperfuse Black/Black-Dark Grey

Posted: 09 Apr 2010 09:58 PM PDT

Nike Hyperfuse

We showcased the “Aqua” Nike Hyperfuse a couple of days, and the comment section was filled with both positive and negative remarks. A lot of you stated that the silhouette is not too shabby, yet, the loud, neck-breaking colorway was not a great look. On the contrary, we have now spotted a more subtle Hyperfuse that is now available in an auction on eBay.

Although the official colorway of this sneaker is black/black-dark grey, it seems as if this Hyperfuse is solely dressed in black leather. However, its dark grey hints are seen on the inner lining and Nike branding on the tongue. The rest of the shoe is done up in black leather with a black ballistic mesh covering over the upper. This lightweight sneaker’s complimentary attributes include a black patent leather swoosh, black shoelaces and a black sole. What are your preliminary thoughts on the Hyperfuse? As stated earlier, you can place a bid on these size 9s now on eBay.

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adidas Nizza Hi Plus Navy/White

Posted: 09 Apr 2010 09:13 PM PDT

adidas Nizza Hi Plus Navy/White

A new colorway of the upgraded adidas Nizza Hi has landed at select retailers, and promises to offer premium materials and a neutral look compatible with almost any look.

The upper is dressed with premium navy blue leather at every turn, including the three stripes along the side. Metal eyelets work for added support along the midfoot, while a simple white sole with additional toe rigidity. Red accents on the tongue tab get help from red laces, but a navy set is included. Check with your local retailer for availability, as these are landing on shelves now.

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Nike Air Max 95 Leather Nikeid Option

Posted: 09 Apr 2010 08:28 PM PDT

It is no secret that the majority of you are eagerly anticipating the release of the “Comet” and “Slate” Nike Air Max 95s. While we wait for their release dates (“Slate” 95s in May and “Comet” 95s in June), Nike has made the Air Max 95 leather version an option on NikeiD.

Specifically, one is able to create his/her 1 of 1 Air Max 95s in a leather construction as opposed to the mesh and suede-like material we’re used to seeing on the ever-so-popular Air Max 95. There are endless amount of colors on the palette to choose from and you are able to alter each one of the stripes along the side panels individually. You can head on over to NikeiD to create your leather Air Max 95s now.

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Friday, April 9, 2010

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Nike Air Max LeBron VII “Hardwood Classics”

Posted: 09 Apr 2010 12:58 PM PDT

Nike Air Max LeBron VII "Hardwood Classics"

In the midst of LeBron free agency talks, Playoffs predictions and discussion about the dismal recent history of the New York Knicks, a third colorway of the Air Max Lebron VII “Hardwood Classics” has surfaced online. Sure, we know that the blue, orange and white colorways were created to match the throwback Cavs uniforms, but it does seem as though Nike really enjoys the discussion and controversy these instantly generate. For now though, we’ll consider only this amazing pair of sneakers.

Nubuck wraps around the mudguard on these, immediately separating them from every AMLVII we’ve seen, save for Clark Kent’s “112″ version. The whole upper is royal blue, and the panels surrounding the Flywire are also nubuck. The white Swoosh is outlined in orange and has been treated to the splatter treatment, which coincides nicely with the Max Air unit’s orange bubble and white splatters. Sadly, these will probably be only ever seen on the feet of LeBron, his friends or Nike employees, but for the moment, we can enjoy this lone picture.

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Ronnie Fieg x Asics Gel Lyte III “Navy-Aqua”

Posted: 09 Apr 2010 12:13 PM PDT

Ronnie Fieg x Asics Gel Lyte III "Navy-Aqua"

Ronnie Fieg’s latest creation was previewed just a short time ago, but a lone shot of the toe box was all we had. The collaborating designer has since revealed this look that gives us another look, though still an unsatisfactory one, at these upcoming Asics Gel Lyte IIIs.

Navy blue is used for all of the nubuck areas, including the toe, midfoot and heel. Aqua mesh is used elsewhere on the upper, and the same color appears to be the choice hue for the nubuck arches along the side, which are backed with a layer of white.

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UNDFTD x New Balance 1500

Posted: 09 Apr 2010 11:28 AM PDT

UNDFTD x New Balance 1500

Undefeated and New Balance have collaborated numerous times on various models such as the H574J “Man vs Wild” Pack and the MT580 Patent just to name a couple. In addition, we showed you their latest collaborative effort on the 1500 model which features a very unique color scheme. We now have detailed photos of this joint effort.

This particular 1500 features a 100% buttery-soft suede construction colored in light brown and dark brown. Specifically, the predominance of the base is done up in light brown, while the toe area, collar and tongue own a darker tint on the suede. The suede upper sits atop a beige speckled midsole with red and blue hints and is finished with a black outsole. Other interesting elements include a camo print inner lining, red/blue New Balance branding on the tongue and goldenrod shoelaces. No word yet on when this shoe will release; however, stay tuned for additional information regarding this shoe.

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Nike Huarache 2010 Taj Gibson PE

Posted: 09 Apr 2010 10:43 AM PDT

Nike Huarache 2010 Taj Gibson PE

Chicago rookie Taj Gibson has made a number of appearances in Kicks on Court en route to helping Chicago be in position to snag the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference, including sporting a pair of Nike Air Max Rise PEs. Taj has since switched to this Huarache 2010 that is, ironically, very similar to the pair worn by Lamarcus Aldridge in the same edition of KOC.

Black leather is used along the sides of the upper and around the toe, while red textured neoprene forms the remainder and the sock liner. A white and red sole can be found on the underside for support. The tongue has also been personalized for the USC product, who’s already proven he should have gone long before the 28th pick. Keep an eye on the NBA and our daily coverage to see which Nikes Taj brings out in the Playoffs,

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Jordan Spizike Black/Varsity Red-Stealth

Posted: 09 Apr 2010 09:58 AM PDT

Jordan Spizike

Last month, we gave release information regarding a few, upcoming Jordan Spizike colorways such as the “Grape” Jordan Spizike that released last weekend. However, the majority of you stated that you were looking forward to this Jordan Spizike Black/Varsity Red-Stealth that hits retailers on June 5th, 2010. If you’re looking to get your hands on a pair early, we have spotted multiple sizes on ebay now.

Its primarily black-colored base is comprised of a shiny, patent leather and features monochromatic cement print on the front of the toe area and on the heel. Other attributes include a varsity red inner lining, a ‘MARS’ debray and a stealth outsole. As stated earlier, you can now place a bid on this particular Jordan Spizike on eBay now.

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Vans California for American Rag

Posted: 09 Apr 2010 09:13 AM PDT

Vans California for American Rag

Vans teamed up with fellow California-based brand American Rag to create this duo of classic silhouettes. And of course, given the West coast routes of these companies, the Slip-On and Sk8-Hi created for this pack are feature the Vans California label.

Both shoes feature black canvas for the majority of their uppers, and feature purple trim on each panel, including the stripes along the sides of the Sk8-Hi. That shoe also features black eyelets and cotton laces. Both sit on a black vulcanized sole. Grab yours now at Zozotown.

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Kicks On Court: JR Breaks 3pt. Record in Gold Kobe Vs

Posted: 09 Apr 2010 08:28 AM PDT

We have seen a slew of Nike Zoom Kobe V iDs on the NBA courts ever since it was made available last December. Players such as DeMar Derozan, Nick Young and Channing Frye all have rocked the Kobe V in their respective team’s colorway. However, Denver Nuggets shooting guard JR Smith may own the best Kobe Vs seen to date. Check out our Kicks On Court to see these kicks.

In a win against the Los Angeles Lakers, JR Smith broke the Nuggets franchise record in 3-Pointers made while wearing a gold Nike Zoom Kobe V. His iDs possesses a gold, metallic finish, specifically appearing on the toe and midfoot sections. The primarily gold base is offset with a white midsole and a white Kobe logo on the tongue. Congrats to JR Smith for breaking the Nuggets record and creating a very fresh pair of Kobe Vs. Who else is ready to create your own 1 of 1s? Click here to view these kicks plus more worn by Derrick Rose, Carmelo Anthony, Baron Davis and others.

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Thursday, April 8, 2010

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LIVESTRONG x Nike Lunarfly+ & LunarGlide+

Posted: 08 Apr 2010 01:28 PM PDT

LIVESTRONG x Nike

Who else welcomes sneaker after sneaker from the ongoing LIVESTRONG x Nike collection? Following the pair of LIVESTRONG x Nike Air Max Tailwinds that released in February, we now inform you of the Lunarfly+ and the LunarGlide+ available at Nike’s online store now.

Obviously, both lightweight sneakers possess the iconic black/yellow color scheme; yet, each pair owns a unique, multi-textured base. The Nike Lunarfly+ is comprised mainly of mesh in black and neutral grey. The latter color is seen throughout the toe area and on the tongue. As for the LunarGlide+, it also features multiple sections of black mesh; however, a yellow flywire design appears on the side panels. Both are finished with a yellow Lunar Foam sole, a silver Swoosh and a black inner lining. As stated earlier, both are now available at select retailers nationwide.

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Nike Air Max 90 Infrared 2010 Sample

Posted: 08 Apr 2010 12:43 PM PDT

Nike Air Max 09 "Infrared" 2010 Sample

News of a return of the Nike Air Max 90 Infrared retro pleased more than its fair share of readers and sneaker collectors. The news was great to have, but this is our first look at an actual 2010 version of the classic sneaker, even if it’s still a sample.

These are a perfect reproduction of the OG shoe. The mudguard is black leather, the toe and mid-panel grey suede and the toe box white mesh. Infrared is found on the lower plastic midfoot, outsole toe, Air Max window surround and heel panel. We know these will release in July at select retailers, but if you want to get a jump on the rest, these samples are now available on eBay.

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Vans Vault Chukka LX “Chicago Cubs”

Posted: 08 Apr 2010 11:58 AM PDT

Vans Vault has already shown love to one MLB team in Chi-Town by unveiling the Vans Vault Chukka LX "Chicago White Sox" a couple of weeks ago. However, Vans Vault recognizes that everybody in Chicago is not White Sox fan. With that said, take a look at the Vans Vault Chukka LX “Chicago Cubs”.

Much like the previously-mentioned White Sox sneaker, Vans used the Chukka LX for their tribute to the Chicago Cubs. This Chukka LX draws its color inspiration from the Cubs current alternate jerseys. Blue suede smothers the entire upper with minimal details such as white shoelaces, a red line design just above the vulcanized sole and a Cubs logo on the lateral panel. It is also finished with a white inner lining and blue/red Vans branding on the heel.  This Chukka LX will release on April 12th exclusively at St. Alfred (12PM). Also, a complimentary limited edition Majestic Authentic Jersey will be included with your purchase. Only 12 pairs are available for retail. Click here to view additional photos.

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Air Jordan 2010 Coming to NikeiD?

Posted: 08 Apr 2010 11:33 AM PDT

Air Jordan 2010 coming to NikeiD?

Just recently NikeiD celebrated a decade of providing consumers the ability to have a one of a kind footwear experience.  Since it’s inception there have been many anxiously waiting for the Air Jordan series to make it’s way to the service.

While Steve Jobs was showing off the new iPhone 4.0 OS experience including mobile ads, several new apps were on display including what appears to be Jordan Brand’s latest move in technology.  Besides the History of Flight story being told through the app, it appears that the Air Jordan 2010 will be available to multitask with the NikeiD application.

Nothing at this point has been confirmed by Jordan Brand publicly about the Air Jordan 2010 making its way to NikeiD, but will this be the catalyst to gain more acceptance for the new silhouette?  This would in fact be the first model from the flagship to make its way to NikeiD.  Thanks Adam.

Source: Gizmodo


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“Silver Anniversary” Air Jordan 11 Release Confirmed

Posted: 08 Apr 2010 11:06 AM PDT

"Silver Anniversary" Air Jordan 11 Release Confirmed
The hands-down favorite silhouette of the Air Jordan family’s “Silver Anniversary” treatment will finally hit shelves in less than a month. On May 1st, the Air Jordan 11 Retro will land at retailers, though the release numbers are not yet known.

An all-white patent leather mudguard gets help from an equally clean all-white upper. Despite speculation about the eventual presence of an embroidered Jumpman logo on the ankle, the official release shoe will not feature one, it seems. An icy clear outsole finishes the build. Are you planning to grab a pair the day they drop?

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Offspring x Converse Chuck Taylor “Parachute” Pack

Posted: 08 Apr 2010 10:28 AM PDT

Converse Chuck Taylor

Many of you were very impressed with the design details incorporated in the sak x Converse Chuck Taylor collection we showed you at the end of March. Although those Chuck Taylors were $600-$700 and available in limited qualities, we have now spotted a more attainable Chuck Taylor collection that is now available.

Converse hooked up with UK retailer for this special collaborative effort dubbed the Converse Chuck Taylor “Parachute” Pack. This two-sneaker pack consists of a Chuck Taylor Hi and a Chuck Taylor Low both dressed in a parachute nylon texture. The Chuck Taylor Hi features an all-black nylon base with minimal yellow hints on the heel and sole. The low-top Chuck Taylor is finished with a metallic silver nylon texture and owns blue and red accents in the same sections. Both pairs own complimentary attributes including white laces, silver laceholders and white rubber toe caps. Available now at Offspring.

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Nike Lunar Rejuven8 Mid Black/White & Purple/White

Posted: 08 Apr 2010 09:43 AM PDT

Nike Lunar Rejuven8 Black/White & Purple/White

The Nike Lunar Rejuven8 Mid has been spotted in two more colorways for Summer. Though the Torch-consctructed silhouette hasn’t been around long, we’ve always seen an innumerable amount of color-ups, including some inspired by the World Cup. These two have no team affiliations, but might still be the perfect pair to throw on after a game of soccer, or hoops, or any other sport.

Both shoes rely on the standard Torch construction, and get help from a textile material on the midfoot, heel and Swoosh. The first is all black, while the second relies on two shades of purple. The ever-comfortable and light Lunar sole is white on both

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