Custom sneaker artist St!zo, has generated a new custom from the lab with the inspiration of Takashi Murakami, The designer behind Kanye West’s Graduation album and Louis Vuitton. The Dunk High displays similar characteristics of Murakami’s art and a touch of St!zo. Detail and color are both displayed on just about every part of the shoe.

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At the beginning of this month, Nike launched the 2009 Future Sole Design Competition. If you’re a high school student between the ages of 14-19 and being a footwear designer interests you, then entering this competition is a must. Your designs have to be in one of these two categories: Jordan or Nike. The winner of the Future Sole Design Competition will receive $7,000 in designing supplies and equipment, and an expense paid trip to Nike’s headquarters in Beaverton, Oregon to meet with some head designers. Registration started taking place on April 1st and will run until June 1st.

We at Sneaker Files are adding on to this competition by allowing you to enter your designs to us. We will choose two winners who will each receive a pair of Air Jordans in your size, courtesy of Shoe York. Your designs MUST BE TAGGED in this format (SNEAKERFILES.COM x “YOUR TAG”). Next, upload your design to Photobucket. After all of this is taken care of, you have to send Sneaker Files a message on Twitter (@SneakerFiles) with a link to your design included. The finalists will be announced on August 5th, so be sure to enter! For more information, check out the Future Sole website. Good luck, and do your best!

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About a month ago, Chicago’s legendary skateboarder Stevie “Dread” Snyder, collaborated with Nike on a SB blazer that caused an enormous buzz throughout forums during the time of its pre-release. The Chicago blazer is the first shoe to have Stevie “Dread” Snyder’s input. The shoe consists of the Chicago Flag colorway as well as the Chicago flag being on the tongue.

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Being a Sneakerhead means more than just collecting, buying and wearing kicks. It is the dedication and contribution to the culture we all Love and sometimes, We often go in a daze and begin thinking about different ways to incorporate what we love in our everyday life and sometimes, it is done with the most powerful concept in life that we call art.

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Chicago based custom sneaker artist, Stizo has cooked up another one to the collection. The shoe was created for a fan of artist and toy designer, Mad L. The base shoe that was provided was an all black pair of Nike Air Force 1s. The “Big Money” theme was requested, so gold accents were applied in addition to the pieces of the MAD L character collection as well as his tag ghosted throughout the design.

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The 1st Annual SneakerSwap is being held on Saturday, December 13th at the Diesel Club Lounge in Pittsburgh, PA. SneakerSwap will bring together sneaker aficionados to buy, sell and trade sneakers from tables and individual sellers. “The showcase will feature live music performances, drink specials from Vox Vodka, an art showcase and a Kustom Kicks contest with prizes and raffles all day long.” Unfortunately, this is a 21+ event and will turn down those under the drinking age. Admission is $5 for general admission and $30 for the showcase. For more information, check with the flyer above and after the jump.

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Walking through Wicker Park in Chicago, Some may have noticed the Air Jordan 23 mural on the St.Alfred gate and wondered who had done such a magnificent piece.

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