Amsterdam retailer Patta is scheduled to release three sneakers with Asics to celebrate their 5th anniversary. Patta has lined up three artists for the collaboration, Eric Elms, Delta and Parra. These three designers implement subtle colorways available in purple, black and red with different colored highlights giving pair a bit of style and flare. Furthermore, artwork by Elms, Delta and Parra can be found lining the interior and insole of the Gel Lyte Speed. Look for all three to release at Patta at the end of the month. Via Patta.

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Japanese retailer Mita Sneakers has created memorable collaborations over the past few years and presents a new project with Lakai. However, there are a few familiar characteristics found on the Telford which is the base of this venture. Some of these details include an ostrich toe and patent leather heel. In addition, the white/black/blue and white/black/green color schemes have also been recycled and appeared on past Nike sneakers by this boutique. Both are now available exclusively at Mita.

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Leaders 1354 is having a moving on sale to up to 50% on select items that will last for 2 days. Kicks are for sale for as low as $20 and select apparel will be on sale as well. So stock up for 2009 and get fresh. The sale is only available at the south side location only. Sneakerfiles will be bringing you updates on the new location soon.

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Some might wonder why people are salivating over the Air Jordan XX3 (23) “Finale’s“. Could it be the Black and Red colorway? Or how about the last numbered Air Jordan to release? Or better yet, the last colorway of the last Air Jordan to release? Whatever your reason is for liking the Air Jordan XX3 Finale, you are joined with many others how camped out for days all over the United States.

Sneaker Files was on scene at one of the 23 locations that received the very limited Air Jordan XX3, Shiekh Shoes San Francisco at 929 Market Street. As we stopped by the line on December 22nd (night before the release), around 23 people sat on the cold and wet sidewalk, wrapped up from head to toe, only exposing their eyes.

This had all changed 10 minutes before the doors open. Anticipation and adrenaline had set fire from the cold and sleepless nights. We now present to you the recap from Shiekh Shoes, with pictures of the line and what everyone was waiting for…Possibly the end to a great era.

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Primitive skate shop will be holding a Day After Christmas Sale on Friday, December 26th where the entire store will be discounted 20 percent off. For those who missed our first post on the Encino based store, Primitive carries a broad list of brands including Nike Skateboarding, The Hundreds, Alife, Adidas and more. Primitive is owned by Nike Poster Boy, Paul “P-Rod” Rodriguez.

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Solebox gave us a preview of their most recent collaboration with Reebok earlier this week, here’s an update with the upcoming release. The team-up between Reebok and the Berlin shop results in the ERS 2000 which is dressed in grey with orange and black accents. The ERS 2000 is also treated with patent leather at the heel with the Solebox logo embossed and  a speckled sole. However, the most innovative feature on this sneaker is the orange scented insole which will also be paired with an orange scented car-freshener. Release is scheduled for February 7th, 2009 with a retail price of 110 Euros (Approx. $153 USD). There will only be 300 pairs worldwide so mark your calendars now so you don’t miss out on another great sneaker. 

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Dave Jeff

Dave Jeff is a Hyde Park kid. Born and raised over there. Sneaker head, I’m a boss, CEO, I’m a designer in fashion, I’m a trend setter, and I’m everything Chicago.

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