Archive for August 3rd, 2009
A brand staple since its debut in the 70's, tennis superstar George 'Rod' Laver's signature shoe is back with some new plot driven colorways. Forgoing the trademark 3-Stripes branding, Adidas chose to model the shoe around a simple execution-based platform, a timeless statement proving to be successful even today. Now, nearly four decades later, nine...
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Jordan Brand continues to perpetuate the retrofitting of their first numbered model with this latest military inspired colorway. Slated for an early 2010 release, this version of the Jordan classic features suede uppers, black waxed laces, and a tantalizing gum sole -- with a yellow logo on the tongue tag providing the perfect finishing touch....
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We have already seen a couple sneakers from the Nike SB August 2009 collection, including the "Will Ferrell" Dunk Low, and we now have a look at the shirts, hats, and socks that will be releasing alongside the footwear. The shirts will be kept relatively simple this time around with the exception of a few...
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This multicolored Nike SB Dunk Low will release this Fall as part of Nike SB's (Skateboarding) Fall collection. Featuring hints of croc patent leather, smooth leather, nubuck, and suede on the upper, the shoe's lime green/black/brown/black color scheme and speckle detailing around the ankle collar look like the perfect fit for October weather. The...
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The Air Jordan Flight 45 in varsity red/white/black has begun hitting select retailers worldwide. The shoe's white leather upper is complimented by red leather overlays and black accents on the midsole and laces. An Air Sole unit is embedded in the Flight 45's heel a la Air Jordan III (3). This Chicago inspired Flight 45...
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The highly anticipated, first-ever Nike Sportswear store in Chicago has finally opened its doors to the public. AKIN celebrated its grand opening on Saturday with raffles, giveaways, performances, live music and a Nike Sportswear Spring 2010 fashion show. AKIN also introduced its own brand and launched several independent brands like Potential Villain, Kiks TYO, Wrong Wroks and Royal Mindset....
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The Nike Air Max 90 is a classic sneaker model that never fades out of fashion due to the multiple colorways it is released in every season. This time around, the AM90 hosts a grand purple upper with white accents seen on the toe box, mid-sole, and swoosh, while infrared accents are visible via the...
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Newer, and even clear images of the Air Jordan Retro XI (11) "Space Jam" have hit the web. Last week, we noted several minor differences between the '00 Space Jam and the '09 reissue--chief among them is the royal blue Jumpman underneath the translucent outsole and the heel logos that face different directions. The Air...
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This previously unseen Nike Zoom Kobe IV (4) sample recently turned up in a white patent/white/varsity purple/black/canyon gold scheme. Like the release version, Kobe's championship shoe features a prominent outrigger in the front and sculpted midsole for reduced weight in the rear. The Zoom Air unit embedded in the heel and the patent heel...
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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...
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