JUS KICKS

NIKE SAFARI 87 QUICKSTRIKE SAMPLE

2009-09-24T07:51:00.000-07:00

Having seen its namesake print skyrocket in popularity over the past year, the Nike Air Safari is poised for a big comeback. The first foot in the door is a pair that stays relatively close to the original Safari 87 palette. We get an array of blacks and greys accented by orange on the stitching and outsole. It’s such a delicate balance that even without white splashes, they avoid looking too much like Halloween shoes.

REEBOK HELLO KITTY

2009-09-24T07:48:00.001-07:00

Hello Kitty fans rejoice! To celebrate the 35th anniversary of Sanrio’s very own Hello Kitty, HK has teamed up with Reebok to pop champagne in style. The two brands created the Hello Kitty x Reebok Freestyle Hi INTL-LUX Kitty in two sweet colorways: white and black. Both shoes feature leather uppers which rock allover Hello Kitty designs.

LEBRON JAMES VII PINK

2009-09-24T07:36:00.000-07:00

Earlier today, we notified you of the ongoing Project Bluefoot LeBron Design Competition which enables aspiring footwear designers the possibility of creating a LeBron signature sneaker; however, that obviously was not enough ‘King James’ news for the day. With that said, we have came across a new Air Max LeBron VII that is expected to release in the beginning of 2010

EDDIE CRUZ NIKE WEAR AIR FORCE 1

2009-09-24T07:33:00.000-07:00

UNDFTD’s Eddie Cruz wasn’t playin around when he lent his hand to the design of a pair of Air Force 1’s for the East/West rivalry pack that Nike Sportswear has going. With a beefed up Lakers color way you can tell the shoe is bangin that Westside. The purple snakeskin upper wrapped in a yellow swoosh is punctuated by a red outsole that boasts Nikes new 0.44 compound that adds traction to the sole.

NIKE AIR FORCE 1 GRAND PURPLE

2009-09-23T06:22:00.000-07:00

As of late, the grand purple color scheme has been seen on several classic Nike models, and continues here with this pair of Nike Air Force 1. They sport a predominantly grand purple colorway along with black nubuck inserts and white accents. The upper sits atop a classic white midsole and purple outsole

NIKE SB DUNK LOW ERIC KOSTON

2009-09-23T06:18:00.000-07:00

From one sneak peak to another Eric Koston’s camp drops off a better image of his Dunk Low so that we can get a gander at the things to come. It doesn’t look like much has changed since the last time we saw them and everything from the colorway to the suede/nubuck construction is in tact. We get a better look at the outsole this time which is tinted to match the gold swoosh accenting.

NIKE SPIZIKE BOOT LIVE STRONG

2009-09-23T06:16:00.000-07:00

Well the Spizike just keeps coming back for more and lucky for us its a considerate houseguest. As we all know the shoe has been winterized to protect against the elements and here we see a further take on the all black model we showed you earlier. This time making use of Nike’s signature yellow on the sole and lining Jordan Brand makes a splash with one of the most noticeable color ways you can conjure. We were hoping this was tied into the LIVESTRONG campaign and while no information has been released regarding to state that it is, nothing says that it isn’t

NIKE DUNK MID J-PACK

2009-09-23T06:15:00.001-07:00

Back during the golden years of SB, anytime before 2006, Nike SB released a dunk low which was labeled under J-Pack. Later an Air Trainer II was dropped, making it a legit pack, but since then the J-Pack has been kind of forgotten. Well Nike SB did not forget, so here we get a Dunk Mid in royal blue suede and black leather. The sneaker differs greatly from its dunk low and air trainer brothers as it as more royal blue than black

ADIDAS J. SCOTT WING SNEAKER

2009-09-23T06:11:00.000-07:00

Jeremy Scott recently did a show in London, showcasing their Spring/Summer 2010 collection. One of the stand out items in their Flinstone’s themed line up was the upcoming JS Wings sneaker. Coming out of the adidas Originals by Originals Jeremy Scott collection, this sneaker features a reflective multicolor upper, giving the shoe a bubble in the water effect. The matching wings laced on with the lace loops/laces is always an interesting addition as well.

NIKE BLAZER HALLOWEEN

2009-09-23T06:09:00.000-07:00

Slated to officially release sometime around Halloween is this pair of Nike Blazer Highs. Created for grade schoolers, they sport a predominantly black design along with unique Halloween graphics. The best part is that the green graphics glow in the dark! Look for them now at Millennium but stayed tuned in for their official release.

JORDAN 12 PURPLE GS

2009-09-18T14:18:00.001-07:00

With the recent retroes of the Air Jordan XII (12) such as the Flu Games, it’s about time Jordan Brand thought of some new ideas for the iconic shoe. The Air Jordan XII GS comes in a black/varsity purple colorway. This black base shoe uses a black nubuck upper and clear patent toe. The only other contrasts to the black shoe are the ones that matter the most: the purple and teal accents. The outsole sports varsity purple to match the inner lining and Jordan tongue tag.

NIKE AIR MAX - DAY OF THE DEAD

2009-09-18T14:13:00.000-07:00

As we saw a small glimpse of the Nike Air Max 90 Day of the Dead edition already, we’ve come upon some detailed looks of the shoe. The Nike Air max 90 DOTD sports a black leather base to set the dark tone of Halloween. Orange has been placed in the mix of the shoe and its pattern on the mudguard, along with hints of green and purple. Black mesh on the toebox and the black leather are contrasted by the purple patent leather swoosh, inner lining, and purple outsole

NIKE CASSETTE PLAYA

2009-09-18T14:06:00.000-07:00

Cassette Playa founder Carri Munden talks with the sneaker community about the Cassette Playa x Nike Sportswear Dunk High Premium. It turns out the once previewed dunk may be destined for a release after all. Featuring a black base and sole with contrasting white stitching, the rest of the sneaker is splashed with tie dye patterns.

NIKE BLAZER FOAMPOSITE

2009-09-18T13:48:00.000-07:00

A few days ago, we gave you a look at a new Big Nike High that adopts the look of the Eggplant Air Foamposite on its upper, and now it’s time to check out another classic Nike model that’s also paying tribute to the Posite family. This Blazer High Premium borrows the color and foam material from the original Varsity Blue/Black Air Foamposite to blend the two styles together in a pretty fresh way.

MELANIE OUDIN CUSTOM ADIDAS

2009-09-12T14:19:00.000-07:00

She is killing her competition in a custom PE Adidas kick featuring the words ‘Believe’ in the sole. The Adidas company is thinking about releasing them for the public, if they are smart they will market it in very limited quantities and give them a funky nick name like ‘the opens’ or ‘Oudins’. Either way, congratulations to Oudin for her success, and we are impressed by her great skills designing shoes; however, we might be more in awe over here fifteen year old boy friend’s pimp game locking her down!

NIKE SB P-ROB 3 LA DOGERS

2009-09-12T14:16:00.000-07:00

The Nike SB P-Rod 3 is a nice release in general. A very well constructed shoe that looks great online and in person and probably feels even better. Well the stylish number is coming in a colorway that the Sunshine State is sure to love. The LA Dodger is composed of a blue suede upper with black accents. A white swoosh and midsole makes this one super clean.

LOUIS VUITTON LOW TOP STRAP

2009-09-12T14:14:00.000-07:00

As part of their Fall / Winter 2009 collection, Louis Vuitton will be releasing this pair of Low tops. They sport a combination of leather and suede along the upper, and are shown here in a black / blue design. Finishing off the shoe is the ankle strap and mesh design on the tongue. Look for them to hit select accounts really soon

NICEKICKS ASIC GEL LYTE III

2009-09-12T14:12:00.000-07:00

Ronnie Fieg and Nicekicks have been cooking up, well now we bring you more detailed shots. The red runner with touches of grey and white look clean as a whistle and fast as a ferrari and will be available in October exclusively at David Z. While these are still only samples pretty sure they wont change much when they hit shelves.

NIKE AIR MAX 1 HOLIDAY 2009

2009-09-12T13:59:00.001-07:00

Nike has run hard in the Air Max 1 this year. With a wide variety of releases this summer, the ‘87′ has dropped in a bunch of colourways, including some enhanced with Flywire. That completes a sort of cycle of legacy, as the Nike Air Max 90 was the first to be thrust into the oughts with that space age material. Both come back in looks that are both familiar and not

DJ CLARK KENT EAT VS. WEST

2009-09-12T13:54:00.000-07:00

Chances are, we’re not going to see any stitches shed from violence, but it looks like Nike is pitting its top two classic basketball sneakers against one another in an East vs. West battle. The latest entrant is the Nike Air Force 1 High designed by frequent Swoosh collaborator DJ Clark Kent. DJCK opted for the most ‘New York’ of all colourways with this mix of black, orange and blue leathers. The first two are smooth full grain but that blue back panel has a faux-lizard feel. Add in the polka-dotted lining and these are impossible to ignore.

JORDAN VIII FUSION

2009-09-08T09:09:00.000-07:00

A Sneakerfiles.com exclusive, we bring you the first image of the Air Force Jordan Fusion VIII in black/bright concord – aqua tone, or better known as the Aqua VIII. Like Air Force Jordan Fusions of the past, these take many direct cues from the original Air Jordan VIII (8), although the 23 is missing from the strap. The colorway is spot on, of course with slight alterations to fit the Air Force silhouette.

NIKE AIR CARNIVORE COMING SUMMER 2010

2009-09-04T14:13:00.000-07:00

In 1993, Steven Spielberg put out the blockbuster Jurassic Park featuring a theme park with cloned dinosaurs which at the time was still a pretty radical idea. The same year, Nike put out a cross-training sneaker call the Nike Air Carnivore which may have potentially been inspired by the film. The promotional material for the sneaker calls out “Survival of the Finest”, and recently at the recent Nike Training Summit, a large info graphic calls out the shoe as “Jurassic Spark”. With its name and extreme design, even for today.

NIKE HUF AIR MAX 90'S

2009-09-04T14:08:00.000-07:00

Back in March, we previewed this Hufquake inspired Air Max 90 Current Huarache. The silhouette of the AM90 with a Current sole is fused with a toebox and inner neoprene sock of a Huarache. Add some Nike Flywire technology and some Hufquake print and this runner is a perfect example of form meeting function.

NIKE AIR PENNY III SUMMER 2010

2009-09-04T14:04:00.000-07:00

Yes, the ‘Liquid’ Nike Air Penny III (3) Retro dropped this past spring. Take a closer look. The pair on the left is actually purple. What’s even easier to see on the red pair is that the latest Air Penny IIIs swap out the original Orlando-friendly colours in favour of something different. While the new Nike Air Pippen retros for Summer ‘10 seem to get their orange hits from fashion alone, these could be seen as sendups of Anfernee Hardaway’s time with the Phoenix Suns and Miami Heat.

NIKE 6.0 BRAAT PROM PACK

2009-09-04T14:00:00.000-07:00

To promote Nike 6.0’s latest wakeskate project film “Aquafrolics,” Nike 6.0 has released the Nike 6.0 Braata Prom Pack. The shoe comes with a matching aqua tee shirt with a tuxedo print on it. The shoe features a black and white leather upper with red Nike swoosh stitching. It also sports black tuxedo satin material on the inner lining, and a gaudy piano key print on the midsole.

WOMEN BLAZER HIGH "GRAND PUPLE"

2009-09-04T13:56:00.000-07:00

Today has most definitely been an especially good day for the females with respect to sneaker news. Just earlier we brought you a glimpse of the Nike Dunk High 6.0 “Purple Blueprint,” and it seems as though some inspiration has been drawn from it to the tune of this Women’s Nike Blazer High “Grand Purple.”

NIKE PIPPEN SUMMER 2010 RELEASE

2009-09-04T11:16:00.000-07:00

Looks like the white Air Pippen’s will be making their way back to the scene next year and not only that but it looks like they will be introducing a new colorway also. The rerelease will be dropping in 2 colorways: white/black and white/orange. These crowd favorites are a long ways off tho so don’t worry about hunting them down yet

JORDAN IV 2010 RELEASE

2009-09-04T11:08:00.000-07:00

With Infrared Air Jordan VI fever in the air, we now get a look at another upcoming colorway of the beloved classic. This version gives the Air Jordan VI one of its most unique looks yet. The shoe sports a Black upper that features sections of suede over a patent leather base. From what we can see of them, it looks like most of the color on these is concentrated onto the midsole, which uses splashes of Red, Royal Blue and Metallic Silver.

BAPE SKULLSTA - COOKIE PACK

2009-08-31T11:05:00.000-07:00

The Bape Skullsta is gaining popularity, and to keep up with the demands of fanatics, A Bathing Ape has recently released several new colorways which make up the Cookie Pack. They sport colorways to match with Bape’s Cookie Cameo print bags and clothing released to accounts earlier this year.

ADIDAS ZX700 - BOAT

2009-08-31T11:02:00.000-07:00

Available now for pre-order and going for $122 is this pair of Adidas ZX700 Boat shoes. This particular version sports an aluminum-colored upper constructed from suede, along with yellow accents on the heel panel. The toebox sports a moccasin style, while the upper sits a top a white midsole.

NIKE AIR FORCE 1 - BE FRESH

2009-08-31T10:58:00.000-07:00

As part of Nike’s Refresh initiative, Nike has given the Nike Air Force 1 a fresh idea. This AF1 comes in a matte silver/white-black colorway, with matte silver leather as the upper. A white leather swoosh contrasts the toned down grey, and best of all, the shoe features a gradient perforation effect, with the perforations in the shoe expanding towards the heel. also, the outsole is translucent, with “Be” showcased in it. “Fresh” is on the tongue tag to complete this fresh shoe, which is set to release January 2010

NIKE BLAVER AC HIGH VELCRO

2009-08-31T06:02:00.000-07:00

If there were any men upset about not being able to wear a pair of Reebok Straptastic’s without looking ’strange’ this is the shoe for you. The Nike Blazer AC High Velcro has come to save the day with its 5 strap velcro lacing system. The hot red leather upper looks great laying against the white midsole and the funky fresh fun doesn’t stop there.

NIKE 1/2 CENTS

2009-08-26T06:52:00.000-07:00

The Nike 1/2 Cent has an odd name but the silhouette is a step in the right direction if futuristic footwear is up your alley. This time it appears in a metallic silver and black colorway white a transparent outsole. The upper is mostly made up of silver foamposite material and features holographic accents. Look for these at Nike retailers soon

NIKE BB4 RETRO RETURN

2009-08-26T06:48:00.001-07:00

After the turn of the century, the year 2000 also saw the historical inception of what quickly became the iconic Nike Shox BB4. Perhaps helped most by being the high-flying NBA star Vince Carter’s signature shoe, this sneaker’s popularity grew quickly alongside the memorable string of Nike “boing” commercials. Fans of the shoe will be ecstatic to hear that the original Nike Shox BB4 in its Black/Metallic Silver-Lapis colorway will receive retro treatment nine years later.

NIKE NITRO MICROPHONE UNDERGROUNG

2009-08-26T06:43:00.000-07:00

Part of 2008’s Influencer Pack, the digital camouflage that appeared on Nitro Microphone Underground’s Air Force 1 Supreme popped up again on Nitraid’s Nike SB Dunk Mid Elite. 10 years isn’t a golden anniversary, but Nitro is back with a new Nike Air Force 1 High for the occasion. It contrasts metallic gold with black on black elephant print and the effect is quite striking.

HYPERMAX MCFLY BEEN CANCELLED

2009-08-26T06:11:00.000-07:00

To the disappointment of many, we are sad to report that the eagerly anticipated U.S. release of the McFly edition of the Nike Hypermax has apparently been cancelled. The shoe was slated to drop this weekend alongside the Tennis Ball Hypermax NFW. The Tennis Ball version will still hit stores, but the McFly has been scratched, reportedly because of legal issues with Universal Studios, who owns the rights to the Back to the Future franchise.

NIKE DUNK SKINNY METALLIC

2009-08-26T06:09:00.001-07:00

Last week, we gave you a look at the wild Paint-Blotting Pack of women’s Dunk Highs and now its time to look to at another bold pack for the ladies that’s right around the corner. The Dunk High Skinny is returning in some flashy new colorways, donning some shiny materials for the Metallic Pack. Three colorways of the Dunk High Skinny will be dipped in metallic leather with a sequin-like fabric covering the midpanels.

JORDAN SPIZ'IKES

2009-08-19T07:44:00.000-07:00

The Air Jordan Spizike was one of Jordan Brand’s more successful hybrids, and is slated to make its return in this bred colorway on February 27,2010. They will feature a classic colorway, consisting of a predominantly black nubuck upper along with red and grey accents. Typically we see netting on the side panels inspired by the Air Jordan 5 (V)’s, but this time around, it has been replaced with the mesh seen on the Air Jordan 4 (IV).

REEBOK WONDER WOMEN

2009-08-19T07:41:00.000-07:00

The Reebok Freestyle has seen its fair share of colorways but none like this. Wonder Woman is a popular super heroine famous for being a female with a truth lasso, aren’t all men happy no other woman has one, and somehow being able to always find her invisible air plane. The sneakers feature a metallic red upper with blue and white stars and gold stripes simulating Wonder Woman’s attire

NIKE ZOOM SOLDIER III

2009-08-19T07:37:00.001-07:00

Last Saturday the WNBA’s Atlanta Dream wore Nike Zoom Solider IIIs in pink and white against the Seattle Storm to raise breast cancer awareness. Dedicated to their message the team even wore jerseys to match the sneakers. The shoes feature the same pink seen on the Gloria’s. Hopefully one day they can be released with profits going to breast cancer funds.

NIKE BLAZER

2009-08-19T07:29:00.001-07:00

Laser-etched ABCs are here to stay. So says Nike with this latest release of Blazer Mid Premium NDs. These go hard in black, a mix of leather and suede contrasted by a white midsole-toe. Purple laces reinforce its dark leanings, but there’s a twinkle in the black that deserves another look. Though the characters are etched in dark purple, they really liven up and add brightness to this design.

JORDAN FUSION IV GS ONLY

2009-08-19T07:22:00.001-07:00

A new colorway of the Air Jordan Force IV (AJF 4) in Girl’s Sizes (GS) has been released and this new one features a colorway that many would argue is strikingly similar to the various Staple “Pigeon” sneakers including the upcoming New Balance x Staple M575J. The official colorway is Cool Grey, Infared, and Neutral Grey where the upper uses the two different shades of Grey and accents it with Infared.

AIR JORDAN III CEMENT

2009-08-19T07:20:00.001-07:00

Last night, we whet your appetites with a look at what’s to come from Jordan Brand in 2010, and now it’s time to drop perhaps the biggest bombshell yet. In the tradition of recent releases like the Countdown and Defining Moments Packs, another accomplishment from Michael’s career will be honored next year with the Slam Dunk Pack. The pack will contain both pairs of kicks that Mike wore when winning back to back Slam Dunk Contest titles in 1987 and 1988.

2009-08-15T06:07:00.000-07:00

Luxury brand Lanvin has produced quite the collection of shoes over the past several months. The Parisian fashion house is doing an incredible job incorporating that chic designer quality into otherwise simple sneaker silhouettes. In this particular low top trainer, patent leather and patchwork suede come together to create a beauty not unlike the pair of shoes First Lady Obama received flak for wearing earlier this year.

BBC CHUKKA

2009-08-15T06:03:00.001-07:00

Through our observations, it seems as if more and more brands are tapping into the Chukka market. Just think about it for a minute. Yep, it’s a lot of brands getting down with the Chukka model. We know the rich kids will snatch up a pair of the BBC (Billionaire Boys Club) Chukka’s with the logo pattern once they hit BBC retailers this month.

NIKE BANANA ALL COURT

2009-08-15T05:56:00.000-07:00

Are you looking a fruity pair of kicks? Well, Nike has exactly what you’re looking for, so the search is over. We don’t have the full scoop on the inspiration behind these All Court Mid Premiums, but we know banana’s played a major role during the design process.

LV BITES NEW BALANCE 574

2009-08-14T08:43:00.000-07:00

With the momentum of this major collaboration one would expect to see more great things to come from the LV camp. Unfortunately, when we caught a glimpse of this fall’s lineup, we saw a few too many familiar silhouettes made famous by other companies. The one that caught our attention the most was a take off on the New Balance 574. Besides minute changes such as toebox details and added metal eyelets the shoes are virtually identical

VANS PEACOAT CHUKKA

2009-08-14T08:40:00.000-07:00

The shoes feature a peacoat upper along with a heel strap accent that is finished off with the signature peacoat anchor button. Thanks to the folks at Daily Drop, you can now find the Peacoat Pack at colette in a navy and heather grey colorway

NIKE WOMEN DUNK SKINNY

2009-08-14T08:36:00.001-07:00

Just a couple of weeks until Labor Day unofficially marks the end of summer, but there’s still plenty of time for BBQ parties. The Nike Dunk High is back, this time resembling a set of tablecloths. The red one has the traditional outdoor-eatin’ vibe, while the blue edition resembles the Blue Lobster SB Dunk lining.

NIKE HYPERIZE PHILLY PACK

2009-08-14T08:34:00.000-07:00

Although the town of Cherry Hill is actually found in New Jersey, it’s actually more of a suburb of Philadelphia. That’s why at the grand opening of the new House of Hoops in Cherry Hill, the Nike Hyperize will be paying homage to Illadelph with the release of two new colorways inspired by the City of Brotherly Love. One version sports a patriotic Challenge Red/Varsity Royal/White color scheme with sections of red felt on the upper

NIKE BIG NIKE - LIL DEZ QUICKSTRIKE

2009-08-12T14:44:00.000-07:00

Nike launched one of it’s most successful Nike Basketball campaigns to date this past year with their MVPuppets commercials that featured Lebron James and Kobe Bryant as well as Lil Dez, now Nike is celebrating Kobe Bryant’s fourth NBA Championship via a Lil Dez “Congrats Kobe” Nike Big Nike Quickstrike that should be hitting select Nike Urban accounts in the near future. The shoe features a Sport Red synthetic leather upper with “LIL DEZ” written on the heel.

ALIFE CHUKKA TOXIC

2009-08-12T14:36:00.000-07:00

Every sneaker company from here to Mars has jumped on the chukka bandwagon this year. ALIFE may have done them one better with this latest design. Not only are they on Fabolous’ feet in the latest Complex magazine, but the ALIFE Chukka Toxic is undeniably fresh, irrespective of any hype.

GEL LYTE SPEED - GREY GOOSE

2009-08-12T14:34:00.000-07:00

Asics has really stepped up their game as of late, and this new Gel Lyte Speed model will help keep the momentum rolling. The classic running shoe has been given one of its freshest looks yet, using different shades of grey for the upper, including sections of reflective 3M material. Obviously, though, the standout feature of these kicks is the red and white striped “barber pole”

PUMA CLYDE - RAPS LIMITED EDITION

2009-08-12T07:21:00.000-07:00

Here is another collection from the Fall 2009 PUMA line. Dubbed the “Raps,” these Clydes have a mix of regular and patent leather. The patent features a spotted paint pattern similar to the YO! MTV Raps logo, however these don’t seem to be part of the PUMA x YO! MTV Raps collection being that these do not feature such tags found on other products of the collection.

VANS LA PACK

2009-08-12T07:17:00.000-07:00

Another installment of the Vans City Pack has surfaced and from the trend the releases have started, each pack will be dedicated to Vans place of origin, California. The first pack was for San Francisco and soon, Los Angeles will be getting some Off the Wall releases as well.

NIKE VANDAL HIGH MICHIGAN WOLVERINES

2009-08-12T07:12:00.000-07:00

The collegiate inspired Vandal features a patent leather upper and perforated mesh sockliner. Also, the midpanel features maize stripes similar to those of the Michigan football helmets and a 72′ is also seen in varsity print on the strap to signify the birth of the Swoosh.

NIKE SB BLAZER 7 PLY

2009-08-11T12:59:00.001-07:00

Customizer, Brad Douglas, reveals his new custom in the form of a Blazer SB. Named “7-Ply” to reference the skateboard inspiration, the shoe’s characteristics imply that which is vital to skaters. The upper features lasered wood grain leather- a similar look to the Michael Lau Gardener Dunk SB’s- along with grip tape as accents.

VAN SLIP ON'S FALL RELEASE

2009-08-11T08:01:00.000-07:00

Vans is putting together quite a collection for release this fall of 2009. Aside from the Herringbone Pack anticipated by many, we are now receiving word from our friends at Weekly Drop that a collection of Slip-On’s referred to as the “Mega Check” Pack will include pairs in solid, vibrant colors including red, purple, and green with what appears a large checkered pattern by the heel of every shoe.

JAY Z WEARING LOUIS VUITTON DON'S

2009-08-11T07:36:00.000-07:00

Jay-Z was spotted in Los Angeles this past weekend eating at what seems like is his favorite restaraunt in LA, Katsuya, where he was seen leaving in a pair of fresh Kanye West x Louis Vuitton Louis Vuitton Don’s in Grey and White. The last time we reported on Jay-Z and his “celebrity feet” he was also seen leaving Katsuya in LA only with a pair of Nike x Kanye West Air Yeezy’s on. YOU CAN FIND THEM AT

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AIR JORDAN 3 REMOTE CONTROL CAR

2009-08-11T07:33:00.000-07:00

It’s well-documented that the idea of Air Jordan Fusions is a touchy subject with a lot of sneakerheads, but in this case, some of you might have a slightly better reaction to this latest Air Jordan hybrid. This remote controlled Camaro has been customized to take on the characteristics of the Fire Red Air Jordan III, from the layout and color-blocking, right down to some panels of Elephant print wrapping around the hood and trunk areas.

Nike Hyperize Destro G.I. Joe Pack

2009-08-05T06:24:00.000-07:00

Nike Basketball continues to find inspiration at the movies. Earlier this summer, the BB crew released the Transformers Pack, a collection that borrowed cues from Transformers II. This Nike Hyperize Mid “Destro” immediately draws comparisons to Destro, the villain in the latest G.I. Joe flick. ‘Stro’s silver mask is mirrored by the shoe’s shiny silver patent front, while his black/red/gold make’s up the rest of the Hyperize’s upper.

DAVID BECHAM ADIDAS ZX-8000

2009-08-05T06:20:00.000-07:00

Beckham and Bond bring us 2 hot designs for the adidas O by O campaign with their ZV8000. We have seen the Blue version already but the shoe of interest this time are the yellow ones. Done up in yellow suede with an orange paneled underlay and a black sole these are bright as can be and if thats not glowing enough for you check the 3M detailing.

AIR JORDAN GRADE SCHOOL LUNCH BOX PACK

2009-08-05T06:06:00.001-07:00

Looking at colorways and concepts behind some of these kicks really makes a guy ponder his childhood. While this shoe was actually available in the 80s the lunchbox was not and everybody knows a good lunchbox is worth its weight in lunch. The Air Jordan J Man Pack is in GS sizes only and features the blue/black Jordan Casual sneaker. This is a sneaker collectors dream and its not that limited either.

ASICS GEL LYTE III- BLK ICE

2009-08-05T06:03:00.001-07:00

Asics has been on the scene for a long time, but as of late their become even more popular because of their well-like Gel Lyte III silhouette. The pair shown here has been dubbed the Black Ice, as they sport a predominantly black leather upper along with black ice-colored mesh accents.

NIKE DUNK SIMPSONS

2009-08-05T05:54:00.000-07:00

The Simpsons is the only show on before 11:30pm that’s been around for more than 20 years. Their 22nd season starts in mid-fall and Nike has used Matt Groening’s distinctive style as a jump-off for another design. The Nike Dunk High pictured above throws a dark navy blue overlay atop a yellow leather upper, the rear of which features hexagonally-patterned perforations. Orange laces finish the theme quite nicely, and you can cop these in Springfield

NIKE SB CONTRUCTION BOOT

2009-07-30T12:32:00.000-07:00

The original Reese Forbes-designed ‘Wheat’ Nike Dunk SB Low Pro introduced a Timberland vibe that was replicated in 2006 with a cord laced Mid that might have more fully realized the inspiration. The new release above takes that Mid’s silhouette and chocolate brown toe to its logical conclusion. The rich brown suede upper allows the construction boot laces to really pop.

STAPLE NEW BALANCE 575 PIGEON

2009-07-30T07:28:00.000-07:00

Jeff Staple didn’t even need a booth this year to make one of the biggest statements at the recent Bread and Butter tradeshow. He was seen roaming around in an all white version of the “Pigeon” New Balance 575’s that he designed a while back. If you remember, the original version had a dark grey upper, so as soon as people spotted these, speculation began over whether or not they were just a sample or would eventually be released.

ASIC GEL LYTE SPEED (MITA)

2009-07-30T07:25:00.000-07:00

Last week, we gave you a peek at the latest collaboration between Mita Sneakers and Asics. With several tempting classic running options to choose from, it was the Gel Lyte Speed that was selected to be the subject of this project. The shoe has been given its wildest look yet, using a muted grey/white upper that is contrasted by a variety of vibrant color accents.

NIKE DUNK LOW SB FALL RELEASE

2009-07-30T07:20:00.000-07:00

Adding an Air Force 1 sole is fine, but let’s not forget that the Nike SB Dunk Low has a mighty legacy all its own. This latest edition has a bunch of earthy tones just in time for fall. They range from black and brown to several tones of green. Brighter notes of orange and yellow tie in the theme and make us wonder if it’s too early to grab the rake. There are also rumors that these are the Toxic Avenger Dunk SB that’s been redesigned several times

PENNY 1/2 CENTS

2009-07-28T14:13:00.000-07:00

Recently Nike and the Penny Signature series released the second colorway of the 1/2 cent (black/metallic). But in September 2009 House of Hoops will shelve the 3rd colorway of the prestigious shoe with a reverse Metallic/black colorway. If the third installment sells anywhere near the original blue/black colorway then Nike and Penny will boast yet another success.

RAY ALLEN JORDAN 12 GOLF CLEATS

2009-07-28T14:12:00.001-07:00

Jordan Brand athlete Ray Allen was recently spotted at the American Century Golf Championships in Lake Tahoe flaunting yet another perk of his enviable footwear alliance. Ray was showing off his swing all day in a pair of Air Jordan XII Low golf cleats that appear to have taken their colorway from the OG Taxi design.

NIKE SB LOW RON BURGUNDT-ANCHORMAN

2009-07-28T14:09:00.000-07:00

We gave you a peek at this upcoming Nike SB Dunk release last week, but at the time, the inspiration behind the shoe had still not been revealed. Now it appears that these kicks have been created to pay tribute to Will Ferrell’s beloved character from the 2004 comedy, Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy. The Red suede upper is a nod to Burgundy’s name and his sweet newsman anchor suit.

NIKE DUNK LOW GREEN LANTERN

2009-07-27T11:45:00.001-07:00

As we’ve previously reported, Nike took inspiration from DC Comics for their Superhero Pack. So far you’ve seen the Superman Air Max BW Classic, Flash Big Nike, and just last week we posted the Batman Vandal. You can now add Green Lantern to the list of Nike’s DC Comics inspired Superhero Pack. Black nubuck and green metallic covers these Dunk Lows, making them Green Lantern approved.

PONY FEET - THE CAT '9'

2009-07-27T11:39:00.000-07:00

In honor of the release of the film 9 that is soon to be in theaters Pony has decided to do something very cool. Anyone who has seen the previews know the movie features burlap covered robots voiced by Elijah Woods and Jennifer Connelly among others. The American footwear brand has launched a release of the Stitchpunk that is limited to 99 pairs and will be raffled off online via Hot Topic. Sounds pretty elusive huh? Well thats because they are.

BABY SUPRA SKYTOP

2009-07-27T11:36:00.000-07:00

Cameras were off limits in the Supra booth at the Agenda Show, but we did get permission to take a few snaps of the upcoming baby sized Supra Skytops. Currently Supra has three colors worked up that will be available from sizes 2c-10c. No release details yet, but they will soon become available at Factory413.

TAKA HAYASHI VANS

2009-07-27T11:26:00.000-07:00

Taka Hayashi’s Native American-inspired Vans pack rolls on. The Vans Vault Akat LX comes to us in two brown designs. The first is a lighter shade with white stiching that we fully expected. Another offers a slightly darker chocolate brown leather and is held together with tonal stitches. Both have a strip of triangular perforations that grow as they reach toward the heel, a unique look that’s like nothing we’ve seen.

NIKE BLAZER TECBO-BO

2009-07-27T11:24:00.000-07:00

We’ve seen photos of the upcoming Nike Sky Force High both with and without Tecmo Bo tongue tags. The release version of the shoe pictured above makes us fear for the worst. While the Air Trainer TW IIs have retained the legendary 8-bit character, this new Nike Blazer High only has pixels on the upper.

NIKE AIR TRAINER BO JACKSON

2009-07-24T06:30:00.000-07:00

This color combination of the Nike Air Trainer SC combines Total Orange, Light Zen Grey and Stealth on top of a white base. The colorway pays tribute to Bo Jackson’s career at the Auburn University. The colorway originally dropped back in 1989 when the Bo Knows marketing campaign was probably more popular than prime time sitcoms.

JORDAN 1 OSTRICH

2009-07-24T06:23:00.000-07:00

We have already given you a few previews of this luxurious Air Jordan 1 model, and now they are starting to pop up early from some eBay sellers. Say what you will about the recent overload of Air Jordan 1 colorways, but some of them are pretty hard to hate on. This version sports a Black on Black color scheme with a combination of full-grain leather, mesh and ostrich leather on the upper, giving the shoe some stylish flair despite its solid colorway. This Air Jordan 1 model is slated for an August release,

NIKR MIGHTY CROWN

2009-07-24T06:11:00.000-07:00

With the Nike Dynasty High set for a big comeback, could there be any better name to collaborate with than Japan’s Mighty Crown? Pictured above is the Mighty Crown x Nike Sportswear Dynasty High Premium. This design has alot going on without being over the top, thanks in large part to its all black upper. Then again, the upper is made of a combination of perforated leather and faux croc skin, plus a section with gold speckling on the mid ankle.

NIKE AIR FORCE 1 HALLOWEEN 2009

2009-07-24T06:09:00.000-07:00

There are a few holidays each year in which various sneaker companies release a special shoe or pack of shoes to celebrate the holiday and festivities. One of those holidays happens to be Halloween, a holiday in which Nike has created a number of special products to celebrate the day in the past. This year, Nike will release this “Savage Beast” Air Force 1 Low that features an upper completely covered in Orange Pony Hair.

JORDAN 9 LEBRON JAMES SAMPLE

2009-07-22T12:21:00.000-07:00

The University of Kentucky got a special visit from LeBron James. If James showing up wasn’t enough he wore some exclusive PEs that we haven’t seen since his high school days. The Air Jordan IXs seen here feature the St.Vincent-St.Mary’s colors with a Green and White color scheme with a gold jumpman

SUPRA NS STRAPPED ZEBRA

2009-07-22T12:18:00.000-07:00

Here we feature the lace-less casual shoe that has come to be known as the Supra NS Strapped. They sport four straps across the midfoot area which definitely help with support and fit. This particular pair sports a black / white faux-zebra skin pattern along the upper, along with a classic white sole. Not much more is known about them, but we’ll keep you guys informed once we are updated.

JORDAN 25 SAMPLE PIC

2009-07-22T12:16:00.000-07:00

Sneak peaks dont get much sneakier than this. A simple black and white illustration shows where Brand Jordan stands creatively in their conception of the Jordan XXV. While we can’t give you specs on colors or materials we can give you a glimpse at the shoe that draws direct inspiration from the AJ2, AJ11 and AJ23. No word on when these drop but surely you knew that, what do you think?

ERIC ELMS FOR VANS

2009-07-22T12:13:00.001-07:00

Eric Elms continues to collaborate with hot brands within the streetwear industry, and one of his latest is with Vans. Available now at select Vans retailers including Bows & Arrows are the Vans Elms, which come in three different material make-ups including suede, canvas, and a third which features a combination of both. They will set you back about $75 which isn’t too bad

NIKE AIR MAX FALL RELEASE

2009-07-22T12:09:00.000-07:00

Air Max 1 fans out there will probably consider this image to be veritable shoe porn. Here we see the upcoming fall line up for the popular runner and from the looks of things its pretty exciting. We have covered most of the pairs but seeing them all together in one shot just really drives the point home that this show is a true Icon. Pictured above are the DQM Air Max Current Hurrache, the PATTA Air Maxim 1, the WEST Air Max 1, and the OG white/blue Air Max 1 inspired Air Maxim.

RICK GRIFFIN VAN VAULT

2009-07-22T12:06:00.000-07:00

As stated earlier, this particular pack pays tribute to the late artist Rick Griffin. Inspired by Griffin’s unique psychedelic art, each sneaker contains a peculiar drawing on the insole and/or outsole. Models include the Sk8-Hi, Mid Skool, Old Skool and the Slip-On.

nike 1/2 cents

2009-07-21T09:04:00.000-07:00

The Nike 1/2 Cent Black/Silver is available now at select Nike retailers around the nation, earlier than expected. The shoe’s black upper is complimented by silver emblems, a jewel Swoosh, and translucent add-ons to the outsole. My favorite piece from the shoe, however, is the Li’l Penny hologram underneath the Air Sole unit in the heel.

NIKE SB BLAZER SWOOSH LIFE

2009-07-21T08:52:00.000-07:00

For Nike-heads, this shoe says it all. For many, “Swoosh Life” is the only life, and Nike has chosen to recognize that dedication with this fresh pair of Blazer Premium SB’s. We gave you a peek at these kicks last month, and now they are beginning to hit Nike SB retailers as a July Quickstrike. The shoe sports an off-white upper with a gum midsole and a Hot Red Swoosh.

NIKE SB DUNK LOW

2009-07-21T08:50:00.000-07:00

You may have already seen this latest Dunk Low SB Premium as part of our Nike SB July ‘09 rundown, but now we finally get a closer look at this clean new offering. The shoe takes a simple approach, using a solid Varsity Blue upper and midsole with some subtle accents provided by a pale Pink Ice Swoosh, outsole and branding. In addition to the fresh color scheme, another nice touch is the perforated mid panel behind the Swoosh and your choice of Blue or Pink laces.

NIKE AIR FORCE UNDEFEATED

2009-07-17T08:38:00.000-07:00

Entourage fans will know exactly what’s in this post. Long story short Vince’s homie Turtle got a pair of special made Fukijama laser etched Undefeated AF1’s. While that last sentence is definitely a mouthful to read the results are something pretty splendid. The Entourage Turtle kicks come in a lasered wooden box and while the Undefeated’s don’t they surely don’t dissappoint.

NIKE SB DUNK MID

2009-07-17T08:36:00.000-07:00

The Northern Lights are a natural beauty that only a few get to see in their lifetime. Paying respect to the ‘Dance of the Spirits’ Nike SB has created this new Dunk mid. The shoe features a brown and black upper with metallic teal swooshes, pink sock lining, and white outsole. A graphic similar to the northern lights lines the sneakers insole

AIR MAX 90 CROC

2009-07-17T08:34:00.000-07:00

Crocodile skin is in; even in yellow. Nike has unleashed another crocskin model in the form of the Nike Air Max 90. Here we have a very close look at the sample model, as the shoe uses premium yellow croc material to offset the white midsole and black outsole. This shoe definitely stands out more than your typical Italian crocodile leather dress shoe

HUF CONVERSE COLOAB

2009-07-17T08:31:00.000-07:00

In mid-April, Converse released the latest design from its Product Red campaign in the form of the Converse (Product)RED Chuck Taylor “Lupe Fiasco”. Following the aforementioned style, Converse has now hooked up with HUF for this exclusive Skidgrip.

SUPRA PALMS HOTEL SKYTOPS

2009-07-16T10:13:00.000-07:00

Lifestyle brand Supra allied with one of Las Vegas’ premier hotels, the Palms, to reveal their collaboration on the 4th of July. Using the Skytop sillhouette, Supra crafted 23 exclusive pairs for John Gray (jon.gray@palms.com)–the The Palms‘ special operations manager.
This beautifully designed skytop consists of a white leather upper complimented with lime green accents on the heel and a purple sole. The Palms logo is beautifully stiched on the outter heel corner to complete the exclusive design.

In4mation x Vans Chukka Low

2009-07-16T10:01:00.000-07:00

Hawaii’s In4mation recently linked with Vans to work on their second collaborative shoe, a new version of the Chukka Low. The shoe features a black canvas upper with varsity red detailing and a vulcanized gum midsole. White laces tie everything together and a houndstooth lining covers the Chukka’s innards. The In4Mation x Vans Chukka Low is set to release in November ‘09.

New Balance 575

2009-07-16T10:00:00.000-07:00

A fresh new colorup of the New Balance 575 has just become available at New Balance for $80. This latest colorway features a nice combination of black, red and grey. This version is a trail version that comes with a little extra ruggedness on the outsole, as well as Rollbar Technology for stability, and C-CAP cusioning for comfort.

NIKE SB BLAZER-OMAR SALAZAR SAMPLE

2009-07-14T11:40:00.000-07:00

A few years ago the people at Nike SB look to have sampled this Nike SB Blazer for one of their SB riders, Omar Salazar, who will actually be launching his own signature shoe with Nike SB in the Spring 2010 season. This SB Blazer that was never released has a striking resemblance to the Nike SB x Supreme Blazer’s that were released in extremely limited quantities worldwide a number of years ago. But we will see these in the near furture.

NIKE TOKI MID

2009-07-14T11:28:00.000-07:00

First released earlier this year at a handful of Nike Tier Zero retailers, the nike toki has been one of the most well received new models from the footwear giant in a number of years. The Nike Toki combines the Nike Sabaku with the Nike Blazer giving it a simple yet classic silhouette that many compare to a certain Vans sneaker. This upcoming colorway of the Nike Toki features an upper that uses all Obsidian suede with a White outsole that features a Vivid Pink.

NIKE BLAZER MID SELVEDGE DENIM PACK

2009-07-14T11:11:00.000-07:00

The shoe features different washes of selvedge on the upper accented by a white toecap and black midsole and Swoosh. Colored stitching holds it all together and a “NIKE” tag is affixed to the heel. The Nike Blazer Mid Selvedge is available now in Japan but should hit here in the Sates later in the Summer