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Friday, April 16, 2010

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Missoni x Converse Chuck Taylor
Nike SB Dunk High Premium “Iron Man”
SN’EADS – “The Camp-Out”
Nike Air Penny III White/Varsity Red-Black
Air Jordan Fusion 8 Black/Varsity Red-Flint Grey
Nike Trainer 1 Mid “Vintage Shoe Box”
Reality Studio x Onitsuka Tiger Fabre Light RS

Posted: 16 Apr 2010 12:43 PM PDT

We showed you this Missoni x Converse collaboration at the end of last year, and those who commented seemed to only like one of the two Chuck Taylors that was created. To your delight, we have now learned that the Chuck Taylor you preferred is now available at select retailers worldwide.

Missoni, a high-end fashion house based out of Varese, Italy, applied its trademark zigzag pattern on this canvas-textured Chuck Taylor. Supposedly, the colors and hues incorporated on this particular sneaker coincides with Missoni's Fall/Winter 2010 Men's collection. Its complimentary features include a white, vulcanized sole, a white rubber toe cap, a red inner lining and an interesting tongue label that possesses Missoni and Converse branding. Click here to view detailed photos and stay tuned for release information on the second pair.

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Nike SB Dunk High Premium “Iron Man”

Posted: 16 Apr 2010 11:58 AM PDT

Nike SB Dunk High Premium "Iron Man"

With the Summer blockbuster season right around the corner, anticipation continues to grow for one particular comic book-inspired sequel. Iron Man 2 may set records by superhero movie standards, and Nike SB has capitalized on the buzz with this Dunk High Premium, which won’t actually release until after the movie has.

The upper alternates between a deep burgundy and lighter shade of wine red and relies on a premium suede for its build. Since the shoe borrows its colorway from the Iron Man costume, it’s only right that golden yellow accents are in place on the outsole and on the denim Swoosh surround. Matching the black midsole is a patent leather Swoosh in the quarter panel. Which do you see being a bigger hit this year–the movie or the shoe?

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SN’EADS – “The Camp-Out”

Posted: 16 Apr 2010 11:13 AM PDT

Camping out for sneakers is well worth the wait 99.99999% of the time. We usually leave the retail spot with a sneaker we have coveted for a long time and a great, big smile of unbrushed teeth. However, Tyree shows us that camping out does not always end in a happy story through his latest version of SN’EADS.

This particular SN’EADS starts off with two sneaker lovers texting each other about their camp-out plans regarding an upcoming shoe. One of them decides to camp out for an entire month before the official release. Sure, the first half of this particular SN’EADS starts off promising; yet, click here to view the rest of this camp out encounter. Will this shy you away from camping out? Also, follow Ty on Twitter at @SneadsByRee for frequent updates, and check out some of his previous work at tyree-dillihay.blogspot.com.

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Nike Air Penny III White/Varsity Red-Black

Posted: 16 Apr 2010 10:28 AM PDT

Nike Air Penny III White/White-Varsity Red

Penny Hardaway hasn’t been in the league for some time, but his shoes have managed to retain our interest. Whether it’s the Air Penny II or the Air Foamposite One, the sneakers that have graced Anfernee’s feet still get us to pull out our wallets. Add this Nike Air Penny III to the list, as it just hit select retailers including Nike Store.

Varsity Red foam graces the sides and forefoot areas on this pair, matching the rubber of the mid- and outsole. A bit of black is used on both the toe and heel as well. White leather makes up the majority of the upper, which helps show off the mirror-finish Penny logo near the heel.

: Nike Air Penny III White/Varsity Red-Black

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Air Jordan Fusion 8 Black/Varsity Red-Flint Grey

Posted: 16 Apr 2010 09:43 AM PDT

Last month, Jordan Brand unleashed the second Air Jordan Fusion 8 of the year in the form of the “Aqua” colorway. Many of you expressed your discontent with this sneaker as you have with many other Air Jordan Fusions. However, can this black/varsity red-flint grey color scheme save the Air Jordan Fusion 8 this time?

Jordan Brand will release this Air Jordan Fusion 8 black/varsity red-flint grey on May 22nd, 2010. Obviously, this Fusion draws its color inspiration from the ever-so-popular Air Jordan 8 Retro “Playoffs” which re-released in December 2007 for $140. With that said, this Fusion will be the same price as the aforementioned classic retro when it releases (odd, right?). Much like the “Playoffs” Air Jordan 8, this shoe owns a primarily black suede base and features the multi-colored design on the heel. It is also finished with a flint grey midsole and a black/red outsole. Click here to share your thoughts on this upcoming release.

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Nike Trainer 1 Mid “Vintage Shoe Box”

Posted: 16 Apr 2010 08:58 AM PDT

Nike Trainer 1 Mid "Vintage Shoe Box"

The designers at Nike decided to pay tribute to their heritage with a newer training silhouette. This Trainer 1 Mid has been dressed to look like the Nike shoe boxes of old.

The entire upper shows a Safety Orange hue. Nubuck, suede and mesh all come together for construction, while the liner uses a light grey color. That same color can be found on the hybrid Free and Air sole. That sole has not been left one color though, but has instead been striped at an angle in two shades of grey, just like classic Nike boxes. The shoe, which can be purchased now at Nike Store, actually comes packaged with the vintage box. The bright orange look may be hard to wear, but these could very well end up a collectors item.

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Reality Studio x Onitsuka Tiger Fabre Light RS

Posted: 16 Apr 2010 08:13 AM PDT

While Onitsuka Tiger plans on bringing some of its older silhouettes back to the forefront, such as the Lay Up 72, they are also constructing new designs for 2010. In collaboration with Reality Studios, Onitsuka Tiger has created the Fabre Light RS.

This particular, mid-cut sneaker features a few unique attributes to say the least. It cream-colored, leather base is offset by a red inner lining; yet, its fringe-like details, appearing on throughout the midfoot and on the heel, add to the Fabre Light RS’s already-interesting look. Other features include a single-stitched cupsole, monochromatic laces and an open section on the back of the heel. Look for this sneaker to release soon. What are your thoughts on the Fabre Light RS?

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Thursday, April 15, 2010

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Nike Air Max 1 White/Electric Green-Pink
Converse Chuck Taylor Chuck It
Supra CDXIII by 413 Jerry
Nike Hyperfuse Del Sol/Black
Gourmet Quattro Skate
Kicks On Court: Air Jordan 11 “Silver Anniversary” Seals Season for Juwan
Nike SB Zoom Stefan Janoski “Tiffany”

Nike Air Max 1 White/Electric Green-Pink

Posted: 15 Apr 2010 12:43 PM PDT

Nike Air Max 1 White/Electric Green-Pink

Yet another colorway of the Nike Air Max 1 has been spotted for this Summer. Donning what looks to be a watermelon-inspired color-up, this may be the perfect pair come Memorial Day.

Electric Green wraps around the base of the upper, while grey suede works as the top-half of the suede construction. White mesh fills out the remainder of the upper, and bright pink accents on the tongue, forefoot and eyelets are matched to the liner. Look for these in the near future, and stay tuned for more information.

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Converse Chuck Taylor Chuck It

Posted: 15 Apr 2010 11:58 AM PDT

Is there a particular style the Converse Chuck Taylor hasn’t took on yet? Lately, we have spotted it dressed in a parachute, nylon texture and another one featuring a moccasin-like design. However, Converse has just created another variation of this legendary sneaker dubbed the Chuck Taylor Chuck It.

With no laces and a 100% breathable, mesh upper, one can only wear this sneaker when doing one thing: Kickin’ it Chukkin’ it. This particular sneaker is ideal for one who wants to hang out at the beach or just relax next to the pull this spring/summer. The Converse Chuck Taylor Chuck It is now available in six colorways at Converse’s online store for $40.

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Supra CDXIII by 413 Jerry

Posted: 15 Apr 2010 11:13 AM PDT

Supra CDXIII by 413 Jerry

To celebrate the launch of the in-house design line by Factory 413, the Supra flagship has released the Jerry. Though not completely a sneaker, these Kung Fu-inspired slip-ons are designed to maximize comfort at a low price.

Part house slipper, the Jerry uses a canvas build for its simple upper. Expanding cloth at the top of the midfoot helps with comfort and flexibility, as does the slim white sole. These are now available exclusively at Factory 413.

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Nike Hyperfuse Del Sol/Black

Posted: 15 Apr 2010 10:28 AM PDT

Nike’s ‘Hyper’ series has been nothing less than legendary so far. Sneakers such as the Hyperdunk, Hypermax and Hyperize have dominated courts worldwide. The newly-designed Nike Hyperfuse is next in line and will undoubtedly continue to propel Nike Basketball. Check out a few detailed photos of the upcoming Nike Hyperfuse Del Sol/Black.

The Hyperfuse sets itself apart from its predecessors seeing that there is no trace of flywire on the upper. Instead, this shoe possesses a breathable synthetic and mesh base. With that said, these one-of-a-kind attributes could potentially make the Hyperfuse lightest basketball sneaker when it drops this summer. The Del Sol/Black color scheme, which has been seen on the Nike Zoom Kobe IV and V, will be the first colorway to drop. Click here to view detailed photos of the Nike Hyperfuse Del Sol/Black. What are your thoughts on this new Nike Basketball sneaker?

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Gourmet Quattro Skate

Posted: 15 Apr 2010 09:43 AM PDT

Gourmet Quattro Skate

Gourmet has developed a new version of their staple Quattro sneaker. Though this new model features a similar silhouette to the one we’re used to seeing, it’s been transformed for a new use: skating.

The Quattro Skate, as mentioned above, maintains the same general shape it’s always had, but has moved the paneling from the side to the toe, where it serves add durability in the are most prone to being destroyed during skating. That panel is made of suede and is laid over the premium tumbled leather that constructs the rest of the upper. An icy clear sole can be found on the denim blue and white pairs while the black shoe gets a white sole.

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Kicks On Court: Air Jordan 11 “Silver Anniversary” Seals Season for Juwan

Posted: 15 Apr 2010 08:58 AM PDT

Yesterday, we highlighted Carmelo Anthony closing out the 2009-2010 NBA season while wearing a new colorway of the Jordan Melo M6 that many of really liked. However, what other sneakers closed out the regular season? Oddly, we spotted a new Jordan silhouette, a new Air Jordan 12 PE colorway and a new adidas TS Supernatural Commander; however, one Portland TrailBlazer closed out the season with a sneaker that will soon hit retailers to many people’s excitement. Check out today’s Kicks On Court to see how some of the players ended the regular season. Who else is ready for the playoffs?

In a loss to the Golden State Warriors, Juwan Howard laced up the highly anticipated “Silver Anniversary” Air Jordan 11 Retro to close out the regular season. If you recall, we gave you official “Silver Anniversary” Air Jordan 11 Release Date Information just last week and many of you stated that this was one of the first must-haves of the year. We must applaud Howard for ending the regular season in style. Click here to view these kicks plus more worn by Kevin Durant, Derrick Rose, Rudy Gay and others.

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Nike SB Zoom Stefan Janoski “Tiffany”

Posted: 15 Apr 2010 08:13 AM PDT

Nike SB Zoom Stefan Janoski "Tiffany"

The teal and black pairing has proven to be a big one for the Nike SB line of shoes. The originator of the scheme, Nike SB Dunk “Tiffany” is still one of the more sought-after sneakers for some collectors. Nike SB channeled that theme for the Zoom Stefan Janoski for this upcoming release.

Black suede covers the entire upper of this pair, but gets help from Mint stitching on the mid-panel and underside of the vulcanized sole, as well as the tongue label. Matching the sole are the contrast stitching around the toe and the leather laces. They won’t cause the same stir as the Dunks did, but will this treatment serve the Janoski model well?

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Wednesday, April 14, 2010

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Bespoke Nike Air Force 1 by Ramon Cerda
Peak Jason Richardson Signature
Lupe Fiasco’s Greatest Footwear Moments
Air Jordan 9 Retro “Citrus”
Nike Dunk Low iD (Product)RED
Kicks On Court: Carmelo Unveils New Jordan Melo 6 in Last Game
Nike Air Maxim 1 Torch “Holland”

Bespoke Nike Air Force 1 by Ramon Cerda

Posted: 14 Apr 2010 12:43 PM PDT

Bespoke Nike Air Force 1 by Ramon Cerda

Ramon Cerda’s Bespoke Air Force 1s recently made their way to 21 Mercer from the Feng Tay plant, and now are making their way to your computer screen. Ramon kept his material selection pretty simple, but was able to utilize a healthy amount of colors for his 1-of-1s.

Blue suede surround the toe and midfoot and even appears on the heel. Filling in the toe box and quarter panels is a highly reflective silver leather that borders on patent. Suede is used again on the heel area, but is a deep grey. The Swoosh backing layer is a silver leather that shows a red splatter or “worn” look and is complemented with midsole detailing and on the tongue and heel stripe. Safari also makes a brief appearance on the tongue tab. How do you feel about these Bespokes? Do they beat out his last pair, the “Rotten Apples”?

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Peak Jason Richardson Signature

Posted: 14 Apr 2010 11:58 AM PDT

Peak Jason Richardson Signature

Jason Richardson started the 2009-2010 NBA season in the Nike Hyperize, but it looks as though he’s the latest player to sign with a non-major US sneaker company, as he recently revealed that he is now a signature athlete for Peak.

Richardson debuted the shoes’ still shots with his Twitter account, showing both home and away colorways. The shoes feature perforated leather on the upper near the midfoot and ankle, while a panel swoops upward from the sole toward the toes. Snakeskin covers the toes of both color-ups and purple helps on the liner of the white pair. A JR logo was designed and can be seen on the heel of each shoe. Hopefully more information and details of this new silhouette will be made available, so stay tuned to Nice Kicks.

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Lupe Fiasco’s Greatest Footwear Moments

Posted: 14 Apr 2010 11:13 AM PDT

Lupe Fiasco is currently a very hot topic on the web today. He recently performed at New York’s Filmore in which he did a 9-minute freestyle and his album, tentatively titled Lasers, is arguably one of the more highly anticipated LP’s of 2010. However, is his sneaker game just as good as his endless bars? Nevertheless, we have spotted Lupe Fiasco in some very rare sneakers thanks to our Celebrity Sneaker Stalker; yet, Complex has now constructed Lupe Fiasco’s Greatest Footwear Moments.

Fiasco is considered one of the more fashionable rappers in the game today because of his uniqueness. Therefore, click here to view his Greatest Footwear Moments brought to you be Complex

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Air Jordan 9 Retro “Citrus”

Posted: 14 Apr 2010 10:28 AM PDT

If you recall, we dubbed this Air Jordan 9 Retro “Citrus” our #10 sneaker in our 10 Sneakers We’re Looking Forward to in 2010. We stated that 2010 would be the ‘year of the Air Jordan 6 and Air Jordan 9′, and it is turning out to be just that. Following the Air Jordan 9 Retro White/Black-University Blue release information we gave you yesterday, we now have learned that the “Citrus” Air Jordan 9 Retro will release on July 3rd, 2010.

This particular Air Jordan 9 Retro features a few design cues that have never been associated with Jordan’s ninth signature sneaker. For example, a glossy, black 3M piecing appears just above the midsole and along the collar section. The rest of the base is done up in black leather and sits atop a white outsole. However, its most glaring features appear in the form of the citrus colored hints seen on the heel, tongue, outsole and inside of the tongue. As stated earlier, this Air Jordan 9 Retro “Citrus” will hit retailers on July 3rd, 2010. Is this one of the better Air Jordan 9 Retro colorways seen in awhile? Click here to view detailed photos.

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Nike Dunk Low iD (Product)RED

Posted: 14 Apr 2010 09:43 AM PDT

Nike Dunk Low iD (Product)RED

A few months back, a very special Nike Dunk Low was spotted during a charity event. Labeled a (Product)RED release, that Dunk is yet to surface again. However, a different color-up promoting the same cause and sporting a similar look has been made available at 21 Mercer recently.

This sneaker features metallic silver leather around the toe, midfoot and heel. On the last portion, red stitching is displayed in a fashion similar to the paneling on a soccer ball.Off-white leather fills out the remainder of the upper, and a red Swoosh is put to work, as is a matching outsole. Head down to the Nike Sportswear mecca and buy a pair and 8% of all retail sales will benefit the Global Fund and other soccer-based programs focused on eradicating AIDS in Africa.

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Kicks On Court: Carmelo Unveils New Jordan Melo 6 in Last Game

Posted: 14 Apr 2010 08:58 AM PDT

The Denver Nuggets are one of the few teams that concluded their regular season last night. While we wait to see what specific players will wear during the 2010 playoffs, Carmelo Anthony revealed a new Jordan Melo M6 in his last game of the regular season. Check out today’s Kicks On Court to see Anthony’s new colorway of his sixth signature sneaker.

In a blowout loss to the Phoenix Suns, Carmelo Anthony laced up a black/yellow colorway of the Jordan Melo M6. This particular PE seems to feature a primarily black colored upper comprised of leather and patent leather; the latter material appears just above the single-stitched midsole. The yellow hints, seen on the outsole, Carmelo Anthony/Jordan Brand branding and inner lining, give this shoe a nice color contrast. How does this Jordan Melo M6 rank amongst the previous colorways seen? Click here to view these kicks plus more worn by Derrick Rose, Amare Stoudemire, Paul Pierce and others.

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Nike Air Maxim 1 Torch “Holland”

Posted: 14 Apr 2010 08:13 AM PDT

Nike Air Maxim 1 Torch "Holland"

If this Air Maxim 1 looks familiar to you, it’s because you’ve seen it before. When we first saw it, we knew it’d be a Summer release, but what we didn’t know was that it is actually tied into Nike’s World Cup collection and was designed for Team Holland.

Total Orange suede wraps around the mudguard and can be seen at various points throughout, including the heel and midfoot. White mesh and Torch fill out the toe box and matching Flywire supports the quarter panel. Black was worked in a bit too, appearinf on the outsole, Swoosh, embroidery and eyelet. These haven’t hit retail just yet, but you an grab a pair now from overseas retailer Kix-Files.

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Tuesday, April 13, 2010

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Nike Dunk High Dark Army/Orange Blaze-Mint
Nike LeBron VII P.S. White/Midnight Navy-Sport Red
Nike Air Footscape Purple & Italy Blue
Nike Air Max Triax ‘94 Black/Grey-Infrared
Nike SB Dunk Low “Marvin The Martian”
Kicks On Court: Mayo Maxes Out in New Nike Hybrid
CLOT x Star Wars x adidas Originals Superstar “Darksidestars”

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
adidas TS Ace Commander
New Balance M670 Sand/Charcoal-Orange
Nike Zoom Kobe V “Photo Blue”
Nike Air Max 90 Premium Black/White-Vibrant Yellow
Kicks On Court: Lakers Unveil “Kid Hollywood” Kobe V
Nike 6.0 Dunk Low SE Surf Blue & Black

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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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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