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Friday, August 21, 2009

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Posted: 21 Aug 2009 06:33 AM PDT

Vans Vault Chukka Mok
The Vans Chukka has always been a popular style and it is a very comfortable shoe as well, but could you believe it if we told you that Vans is going to attempt to make their shoe even more comfortable? Well they are by combining it with a moccasin design. There will be a black and a brown version, both of them made from suede. [EUKicks]

Air Jordan 1 PHAT Low Shadow Gray

Posted: 21 Aug 2009 06:28 AM PDT

The latest Air Jordan sneaker to be unveiled is this new Air Jordan 1 PHAT Low Shadow Gray. The will feature only 2 colors, white and shadow gray, with the shoe being predominantly white and featuring gray on the outsole and ankle accents, as well as a gray carpeted area for the swoosh. [EUKicks]

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Release Reminder: Solebox x New Balance 1500 Finals
Nike Zoom LeBron Soldier III King City Classic PE
Nike Blue Chip II “Think Pink” Lisa Leslie PE
Nike Sweet Classic Mid Black/Metallic Silver
Nike All Court Mid “Banana”
Nike Zoom Kobe IV Team
Reebok Pump “Perfectly” Grey Collection

Release Reminder: Solebox x New Balance 1500 Finals

Posted: 21 Aug 2009 12:13 PM PDT

Undoubtedly, Solebox has executed some very nice collaborations to say the least; however, its most recent, up-to-date joint effort with New Balance may be one of the more memorable of them all. Tomorrow, August 22nd, 2009, the Solebox x New Balance 1500 Finals will release in-store and on Solebox’s online store.

Although the maroon pair will be offered both in-store and online, the green pair will only be available onllne (click here to see the online stores that may have them in stock). Solebox will be posting a link from Crooked Tongues and Sneaker-TV for online purchasing. As for in-store inquiries, there will be 30 pairs available and the release time will officially begin at 5 PM German time. Supposedly, if you wear a solebox collaboration on the release day tomorrow, you will have the possibility of buying more than one pair per colorway. Is this a definite purchase for you?

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Nike Zoom LeBron Soldier III King City Classic PE

Posted: 21 Aug 2009 10:24 AM PDT

Thankfully, we did not WITNESS a plethora of Zoom LeBron Soldier III colorways as opposed to the numerous Zoom LeBron VI styles. However, a Zoom LeBron Soldier III player exclusive revealed itself at LeBron James’s King City Classic in Akron, Ohio last month. We now have a close-up photo of this unique, multi-colored PE.

Obviously, this particular shoe was given to the members who played in James’s Skills Academy. The color makeup is comprised of black/varsity red-gold while owning sections of white on the midsole. As for the texture, this sneaker contains leather in the midfoot section that is surrounded by a patent leather strip. At this time, there is no word on whether or not this Soldier III will release, however, would you purchase it if it dropped?

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Nike Blue Chip II “Think Pink” Lisa Leslie PE

Posted: 21 Aug 2009 09:57 AM PDT

Although other Nike basketball shoes such as the Hyperize and the Hypermax seem to be receiving the most attention, other basketball sneakers are beginning to make their presence felt. With that said, many people have been awaiting clearer photos of the Nike Blue Chip II.

This particular Blue Chip II was made specifically for Lisa Leslie in honor of the yearly “Think Pink” campaign. If you recall, Nike paid tribute to the aforementioned campaign last year in the form of the Nike Hyperdunk “Think Pink”. Lisa Leslie’s Blue Chip II obviously owns a predominately purple/yellow colorway seeing that she is still a member of the Los Angeles Sparks; however, pink accents are noticeable on the border of the swoosh, the collar and on the Kay Yow Cancer Fund logo which is located on the heel panel. Click here to view additional photos. What are your thoughts on this sneaker?

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Nike Sweet Classic Mid Black/Metallic Silver

Posted: 21 Aug 2009 09:28 AM PDT

Throughout 2009, we have seen a plethora of Blazer, Dunk and Air Force 1 colorways, however, later on this year, Nike will release an exclusive colorway of one of its more overlooked models in the form of this Nike Sweet Classic Mid.

Using a basic yet stylish colorway, this particular shoe contains a primarily black leather base that sits atop a white vulcanized rubber sole. In addition, it possesses a metallic silver swoosh that is surrounded by black contrast stitching. Other features include an embroidered, silver Nike logo on the heel panel and regular silver logos on the tongue and outsole. To finish it off, this shoe is complimented with tonal shoelaces. The Nike Sweet Classic Mid Black/Metallic Silver will hit retailers some time in November. Meanwhile, click here to view additional photos.

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Nike All Court Mid “Banana”

Posted: 21 Aug 2009 09:13 AM PDT

As if we haven’t seen enough black/yellow sneakers already this year (see Stages x Livestrong Collection)! Nevertheless, this Nike All Court Mid “Banana” possesses some nice characteristics as well. What are your thoughts on Nike using various fruits for inspirations?

It features a predominately black crocodile skin textured upper with minimal yellow details in the form of the Nike tag logo (tongue), the shoelaces and the line design that is visible just above the grey midsole. In addition, it also contains a embossed picture of a banana bundle on each heel tab. Available now at Chapter. Click here to view additional photos.

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Nike Zoom Kobe IV Team

Posted: 21 Aug 2009 08:57 AM PDT

A couple of days ago we broke the news of an upcoming series of team colorways in the Nike Zoom Kobe IV. Since then we have received word from a few inside sources that we can expect to see the team models of the Nike Zoom Kobe IV arrive to retailers in October.

Of course there are always options available to grab the shoes early thanks to this cool thing called the internet. RMK has all three colorways available now for $190. Click here to see more shots of the upcoming Nike Zoom Kobe IV Team.

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Reebok Pump “Perfectly” Grey Collection

Posted: 21 Aug 2009 08:43 AM PDT

At the end of June, we showed you the Reebok Pump "Perfectly" Collection, and those who commented stated that it was nothing special. In the same manner, Reebok has just released another “Perfectly” collection using the same three models. This time, each shoe is smothered in grey leather. Would you prefer an all-white sneaker or an all-grey shoe?

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% grey leather upper. One of the more interesting features is the tweed-like material design on the inner lining of each sneaker. Available now at Mita. Click here to view the collection in its entirety.

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Thursday, August 20, 2009

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Nike Blazer Mid Premium ND
Nike Shox R4 Flywire
Nike Air Royal Mid Metallic
Nike Air Griffey Max 1 Anthracite/ Black/ Hot Red
Puma Mid Full Bubble
Air Jordan Fusion 4 Varsity Red Available at House of Hoops
Vans Chukka Del Barco LX White

Nike Blazer Mid Premium ND

Posted: 20 Aug 2009 12:51 PM PDT

The Blazer model has been spotted in numerous colorways this year alone. Recently, we have spotted spectacular styles such as the “Spike Lee”, the “Ohio State” and the “Fresh Water”. In addition, this Nike Blazer Mid Premium ND has just surfaced at select retailers, namely Dunk.

At a first glance, this particular Blazer seems to contain a regular black/purple color scheme with a white toe cap. However, with a closer look, one will see that this Blazer possesses a unique laser printed design on the base. The upper is smothered with purple outlined ABC’s. Other features include a suede toe box, a black swoosh and purple shoelaces. Is this one of the better Blazer colorways of 2009? Click here to view detailed photos.

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Nike Shox R4 Flywire

Posted: 20 Aug 2009 12:27 PM PDT

The Nike Shox R4 has been Nikes best selling shox sneaker to date. Since its original release we have seen Nike retro it on a few occasions, even seeing it on NikeID at one point. Nike has taken this iconic shoe and has incorportated their latest technology, Flywire.

Taking their latest technology, flywire, Nike has take the Nike Shox R4 and made it an even sleeker designed sneaker. This shoe features an all white upper with a black swoosh and bright red shox in the back. The front of the shoe features red flywire strands while the back of the shoe features black flywire strands. No word on a release date but be sure to look at Vault to get these when they do release.

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Nike Air Royal Mid Metallic

Posted: 20 Aug 2009 12:13 PM PDT

Many of you were pleased with the Air Royal’s simplicity as evident with previous colorways such as the White/Metallic Gold and the Metallic Silver. It now seems Nike is going in the opposite direction with the Air Royal model by applying a multi-colored scheme to its base. This shoe is definitely not for everybody; wouldn’t you agree?

This model is so simplistic that it doesn’t even have a leather swoosh! The colors, on the other hand, are anything but simple. It features an extensive range of colors including blue, black, silver, yellow, red and white. The latter color is also noticeable on the sole and the shoelaces. Although this a big difference from the previous basic Air Royal colorways, Nike still equipped this Air Royal with a 100% metallic base. Although this shoe is simple and sleek, it may be too loud for many. It is scheduled to release soon; meanwhile, click here to view additional photos.

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Nike Air Griffey Max 1 Anthracite/ Black/ Hot Red

Posted: 20 Aug 2009 11:42 AM PDT

From the initial reaction of sneaker heads when the Nike Air Griffey Max 1 "Fresh Water" released, it is fair to say Nike did things right with this retro. First we showed you the "Fresh Waters" and then the Royal/ Vaults. Now we have pictures of the upcoming Nike Air Griffey Max 1 Anthracite/ Black/ Hot Red.

The Nike Air Griffey Max 1 Anthracite/ Black/ Hot Red colorway features a combination of both black leather and suede throughout the upper with a white midsole that features red visible air bags. These are supposedly releasing sometime around October. However if you can't wait that long they are available now at osneaker.com

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Puma Mid Full Bubble

Posted: 20 Aug 2009 11:39 AM PDT

Lately, we have noticed Puma ‘Bring Back’ (literally) the Clyde model in a number of colorways including the “Raps” and “Africa” limited edition lineups. However, photos of an exclusive style of the Puma Mid has now surfaced on the web.

Similar to the newly-designed Nike Air Max LeBron VII we are all so familiar with right now, this particular sneaker contains a full-length bubble around the entire base. Yet, its colorway sets this shoe apart from many others. The bubble itself is colored in neon green, while the predominance of the base is done up in navy blue. Sky blue accents also appear throughout the upper as well. No word yet on when this shoe will release, yet, click here to view detailed photos.

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Air Jordan Fusion 4 Varsity Red Available at House of Hoops

Posted: 20 Aug 2009 10:44 AM PDT

At the end of July, we informed you of two Air Jordan Fusion 4 colorways (including this one) that were available at Nike’s online store. Now, we have received word that this Air Jordan Fusion 4 Varsity Red is available at the House of Hoops Cherry Hill location.

This particular Air Jordan Fusion 4 colorway was considered the best of the Fusion 4’s by many of you. It features a predominately varsity red upper with minimal cement details on the laceholders, heel panel and midsole. Although we just stated it is now available at the House of Hoops Cherry Hill location, check your local House of Hoops location for this Air Jordan Fusion 4 Varsity Red. Click here to view additional photos.

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Vans Chukka Del Barco LX White

Posted: 20 Aug 2009 09:44 AM PDT

The majority of you expressed interest in the Vans Chukka Del Barco LX Black we showed you a couple of days ago and rightfully so. Although we stated that the previously mentioned classy shoe will release in the fall/winter season, the white colorway of this Vans Chukka Del Barco LX is now available on Vans Vault’s online store for $110.

This particular boat shoe-inspired Chukka possesses a 100% off-white premium leather base combined with a white vulcanized rubber sole. Turquoise accents, in the form of the Vans logo tag (side panel) and on sections of the inner lining, give this shoe a nice contrasting color scheme. Although the summer is coming to an end, could this Chukka Del Barco LX still be jewel in your closet?

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Wednesday, August 19, 2009

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Nike Hyperdunk - Metallic Gold & Eggplant

Posted: 19 Aug 2009 07:49 PM PDT

Nike Hyperdunk - Metallic Gold & Eggplant

Here are two fresh colorways of Nike Hyperdunk inspired by the Nike Air Flightposite. The Metallic Gold and Eggplant are both having a Flywire design on the side panel and the patented Hyperdunk midsole with Silver accent. These new colorways are now available at Nike Store Lenox. [NiceKicks]

Nike Zoom Flight Club x Sole Collector

Posted: 19 Aug 2009 12:57 AM PDT

Nike Zoom Fligt Club x Sole Collector

Sleek and stylish. - That’s the newly-collaborated Nike Zoom Flight Club with Sole Collector. A Hyperflights-inspired sneaker with a distinctive theme can rock any court. It is done up with the name “SOLE” on the fore strap and a Black Swoosh lies in front. No lace system is involved but there’s a zipper closure on the side. [NiceKicks]

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Nike Air Trainer SC “Total Orange”
Air Jordan 1 Phat Premier “Boston Celtics”
What They Wore: Celebrity Sneaker Stalker
Air Jordan 2 + Air Jordan 3 Slam Dunk Pack
Nike SB September 2009
Nike Air Force 1 x Futura “True” Pack
Nike Hyperize Team Colorways

Nike Air Trainer SC “Total Orange”

Posted: 19 Aug 2009 12:43 PM PDT

While many of you might be saying that Jordan Brand has been opening up the vault and giving out the goodies with upcoming shoes including the Space Jams, Flu Games, and the Infrareds, Nike Training has been letting out quite a bit of great sneakers as well.

This year marks the 20th anniversary of the famous BO KNOWS campaign as well as the introduction of the Nike Trainer 1. Creating some energy for the new product as well as celebrating the history of shoes, Nike has brought out many of the great sneakers Bo Jackson trained in including the Nike Air Trainer 1, Nike Air Trainer II, Nike Air Trainer III, and now the Nike Air Trainer SC. This original colorway debuted way back when in 1989 and ties back to Bo’s alma mater of Auburn University.

The Nike Air Trainer SC “Total Orange” is available now at select retailers including Proper in Long Beach, CA with a suggested retail price of $105. Still no word about the Nike Air Trainer SC II…

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Air Jordan 1 Phat Premier “Boston Celtics”

Posted: 19 Aug 2009 12:27 PM PDT

While we're clearly no strangers to new Air Jordan 1 colorways, the Celtic's inspired make-up features a black and green leather upper accented with a fuzzy green swoosh and a crisp white midsole. The Air Jordan 1 Phat Premier drops this fall at the Footlocker House of Hoops. We know Jordan dropped 60+ on the Celtics, is this new colorway a compliment to the boys in Beantown or adding insult to injury? Click here for more pics and to tell us what you think.

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What They Wore: Celebrity Sneaker Stalker

Posted: 19 Aug 2009 12:13 PM PDT

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It’s been a long time, we shouldn’t have left you. Today’s CSS features some of the usual suspects like Kanye, Jay-Z and Lil Wayne, but also welcomes some new sneaker-heads like Terrance J from BET, Fat Joe and Nelly. The footwear showcased in the latest round-up includes everything from Mr. West’s LV’s to Nike Blazers. Who’s kick game is most proper? Hit up the comments.

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Air Jordan 2 + Air Jordan 3 Slam Dunk Pack

Posted: 19 Aug 2009 07:27 AM PDT

Rumors about upcoming retro Air Jordans is nothing new, but neither is the rumor of a “Slam Dunk Pack”. Dating back to 2008 there were rumors that there would not be a Jordan 8/15 CDP since the two were both retroed only months before in the final months of 2007. The idea was simple, but sounded so great to collectors. A DMP consisting of the two shoes that Michael Jordan wore while winning his two Slam Dunk Contests - Air Jordan 2 and Air Jordan 3.

In Seattle for the 1987 Dunk Contest Michael Jordan wore the White/Black-Red Air Jordan II. The following year, Michael Jordan wore the White/Black-Cement Air Jordan IIIs when he faced off against Dominique Wilkins in the finals. On the final dunk Dominique scored a 45 leaving a little bit of room for MJ to take the title. Sure enough, in amazing form, Michael Jordan did it with a 50 beating Wilkins and taking back to back Slam Dunk titles.

Back to the sneakers, this latest rumor started on a Korean sneaker blog. We have yet to confirm from any of our credible Jordan sources whether or not this is true, but we do know that Jordan Brand has many great things planned for the 25th anniversary in 2010. Hypothetically, if there was a Slam Dunk Pack to come out with a $310 would you purchase or pass?

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Nike SB September 2009

Posted: 19 Aug 2009 06:43 AM PDT

We may just be a little more than half way through August, but already a sampling of the September Nike SB lineup has made its way to CCS. Headlining the month, as usual, is the Dunk but one shouldn’t be so quick to overlook the Blazers or Stefan Janoski’s either. Click here to the other models for September.

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Nike Air Force 1 x Futura “True” Pack

Posted: 18 Aug 2009 07:32 PM PDT

Nike and Futura have come together for yet another project waiting just over the holiday horizon. The Nike Air Force 1 x Futura “True” Pack will release in January of 2010 and is comprised of two versions of both the Air Force 1 Hi and Low. Translucent outsoles are utilized on all four colorways of this pack and each of them preserves “TRUE” in Futura’s iconic penmanship. Other notable facets of these forces include the pixilated tongue tags and insoles as well as the gradient pattern fading from the heel to the mid panel.

Click here for more shots of the shoes and let us know where these rank on your list of Nike x Futura work.

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Nike Hyperize Team Colorways

Posted: 18 Aug 2009 03:41 PM PDT

Nike gave us all a little taste of the Nike Hyperize when the shoe debuted in the US with the launch of the White Men Can’t Jump pack last month. Since we have learned not to criticize, but rather Hyperize in a new ad campaign by Nike and Foot Locker. It should be no surprise that Nike is rolling out their latest and greatest in the basketball category in a number of colorways including those in the team bank.

Six new colorways of the Nike Hyperize were just posted online at Nike Store, but if this shoe is going to receive the same treatment as the Hyperdunk, we can expect to see many more colorups soon.

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Tuesday, August 18, 2009

ALIFE Everybody M Low LEA

Posted: 18 Aug 2009 08:18 PM PDT

ALIFE Everybody M Low LEA
This new Alife Everybody Low, which has been dubbed the LEA, decides not to go for an overcomplicated look and keep things simplke with an almost entirely white shoe. In fact everything is white except for the bronze stitching on the midsole and the bronze logo on the side. [EUKicks]

Alife Everybody M Low LEA

Nike Dunk Low Cl Hyper Blue/Volt

Posted: 18 Aug 2009 08:14 PM PDT

This is the latest Dunk from Nike it is the Nike Dunk Low Cl Hyper Blue/Volt. It features an all hyper blue upper mixing leather with patent leather on top of a white midsole and a volt outsole. These are available now. [EUKicks]

Nike Dunk Low Cl Hyper Blue/Volt

Nike Sweet Classic Mid Gray/Black/Lime

Posted: 18 Aug 2009 02:49 AM PDT

Nike Sweet Classic Mid Gray/Black/Lime
Here is the latest Nike Sweet Classic, in a Mid, with a gray/black/lime colorway. The upper is predominantly gray rubber, on top of a white midsole with a black stripe and black in the front. Lime accents are featured throughout. [EUKicks]

Nike Sweet Classic Mid Gray/Black/Lime

Air Jordan 6 Retro Doernbecher Freestyle

Posted: 18 Aug 2009 12:02 AM PDT

The Air Jordan 6 Retro Doernbecher Freestyle was created by Jordan Brand to raise funds for the Doernbecher Children's Hospital’s medical research mission. This particular sneaker features a dark Navy Blue upper with zigzag stitching on the panels, an embossed “06-08″ on the side, and an embroidered “1″ on the heel panel. The tongue comes in Red with the “JORDAN” tag as well as the heel tab and some fragment of the midsole. Interestingly, this Air Jordan possesses a distinctive outsole in White with the Red Jumpman logo in the middle, while the insole has the words "What Time Is It?" and "Game Time!" embroidered on the inside of each tongue. [NiceKicks]