Kobe Bryant and the Nike Zoom Kobe 4 (IV) were extremely successful this year, and Nike Basketball is hoping that Kobe’s upcoming signature sneaker, the Dream Season, is also met with similar success. We have seen a couple previews of the Nike Dream Season thus far, and we now have our first look at black/white-purple style. As denoted by the colorway, this pair yields a black upper accented by a white swoosh, purple laces, white logo on the tongue, purple Kobe signature on the heel, and a white mid-sole. The Nike Dream Season Kobe Bryant is set to debut this Fall ‘09.

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The AND1 Tai Chi, a basketball sneaker most known for its various colorways and unique materials, will be making a comeback later this year. The Tai Chi re-issue will consist of a couple colorways, including this pair will hosts a black leather upper accented by a suede toe box, white inner lining, a gum out-sole, a metallic blue arch, and a white mid-sole. Overall, this pair yields a clean and fresh colorway that is definitely worth checking out as the release date nears. The AND1 Tai Chi Retro will drop in October ‘09 for a retail price of $70.

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The Nike Zoom Soldier 3 (III) has already released in a coupkle general release (GR) styles, and we now have a look at four more GR colorways. The first style hosts a white upper with red accents, while the second pair yields a similar white upper with purple accents. The third sneaker features a black on grey design, the fourth style has a white upper with green accents, the fifth colorway hosts a white upper with navy accents, and the final pair yields a white upper with blue accents. Be on the lookout for all five new colorways of the Nike Zoom Soldier 3 (III) to release in the near future.

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Remember when the Nike Zoom Kobe I (1) sat on shelves, collecting dust at $29.99 a couple of years ago? Well, with Kobe Bryant securing his fourth NBA title, (sans Shaq) and the alleged high demand for the ZKI, the folks at Nike Basketball might just reissue the shoe. The above screen shot was captured on the Nike BB website earlier this morning. It reads: “Welcome to NikeBasketball.com. Due to extraordinary demand for the Nike Zoom Kobe 1, you have entered our virtual waiting room….” Is the Nike Zoom Kobe I (1) on the horizion? We’ll keep you updated!

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The Vans Mid Skool ‘77 returns to the market this summer in a uniquely styled three pair pack. The high top progenitor to the Vans Old Skool, the Mid features a vulcanized midsole stitched toecap. The ’70s “Vans” logo is printed on the heel and the model’s ankle collar features stitched reinforcements for durability. The Vans Mid Skool ‘77 Pack will release in light blue/white, brown/white, and forest green/white and is available now at select accounts overseas.

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Lifestyle-oriented upper meets Nike’s ergonomic Free outsole in the latest iteration of the Free Hybrid Boot ND. The model’s textured upper compliments the white midsole nicely, and the Nike Air Huarache inspired heel support piece provides added comfort as you trek through the city. The Nike Sportswear Free Hybrid Boot ND will release at Nike Sportswear accounts and overseas on June 20.

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These size 9 Air Jordan XII (12) Low Wear Test Samples feature a white leather (real leather mind you, before Jordan Brand went cheap with the wack stuff on reissues) upper and a red outsole. The shoe has “TWO 3″ stitched into the tongue underneath the laces and a gold lacelock to secure the strings and create some flash. This Air Jordan XII (12) Low is a Wear Test sample, and will probably never see the light of day on shelves. Which is a shame, really.

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