Even with all the hype surrounding their Bobitto Garcia collaboration, PRO-Keds has managed to keep their momentum going with a preview of their rather impressive Spring 2010 collection. Largely overshadowed by other all-American classic brands (like Vans) in the last few years, the company bounces back in a big way with their collection of two-tone sneakers, the highlight of which comes in the form of black and blue models with clean leather uppers. You can check out the collection in its entirety after the jump, as we await more detailed information about release dates and prices.

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Bobbito was recently interviewed by MaZe on his new collaboration with PRO-Keds, the PRO-Keds x Bobbito Garcia Royal Flash Collection. Kool Bob lovingly uncovers the oxblood (burgundy) version, recalls his very first pair of PRO-Keds, and shows off his worn pair of Royal Flash Mids from ‘79 that he picked up on the low in Spanish Harlem in 1990. To learn more, please visit BounceMag.com!

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Bobbito Garcia and PRO-Keds are celebrating the release of Kool Bob Love’s Royal Flash Mid Collection. The shindig will take place on October 21 from 8-12 PM at the CSV Cultural Center on 107 Suffolk Street in New York and will feature DJ appearences from Rich Medina, Stretch Armstrong, and Bobbito himself! For more details, visit Bobbito’s personal blog at BounceMag.com.

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Bounce Magazine’s editor-at-large Bobbito Garcia will be featured in an upcoming CNN documentary entitled “Latinos in America.” Boogie Bob speaks on blending Hip-Hop and Latin cultures, growing up as an “American” in NYC, and of course, displays his formidable ballhandling arsenal at the Goat Park in Harlem. If you look close, you’ll notice the gold suede PRO-Keds x Bobbito Royal Flash Collection on his feet. “Latinos in America” will debut on CNN on October 21 at 9PM EST. Via: Bounce.

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Friend of Sneaker Files Bobbio Garcia paired up with PRO-Keds to produce a four limited versions for the 30th Anniversary of the Royal Flash Mid. The Spanish Tile Red/White colorway recently surfaced on the of none other than graff. legend Scotch 79 a.k.a. KEO. Look for the Bobbito “El Barrio” Collection to hit retailers in the near future.

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Kool Bob’s collaborative “El Barrio” catalog has me anticipating PRO-Keds’ Fall line like an expectant addict, but these Parra Royal Hi and Lo joints might be just enough to hold me over until the leaves start droppin’. A gum bottom with chocolate brown accents compliment an unblemished white leather upper. Immaculate design personified… The Parra x PRO KEds Royal Hi and Lo will be available on July 25 at Parra. Via: Bounce.

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30 years ago, Pro-Keds created the Royal Flash, a sleek basketball sneaker with a long history of appearing on the feet of some of the greats of the game like Willis Reed, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Nate “Tiny” Archibald, “Pistol” Pete Maravich and others. In Bobbito Garcia’s book, Where’d You Get Those? New York City’s Sneaker Culture: 1960-1987 he wrote, “The Royal Flash was the best combination of basketball performance and style that PRO-Keds ever made.” To celebrate its 30 year anniversary, Pro-Keds has teamed up with Bobbito to release four colorways including gold and Spanish tile. The sneakers consist of either gold or spanish tile with white accents on the upper, laces and midsole. Bobbito’s name appears near the collar with more writing on tongue. All four models are due to hitting stores this Fall, keep an eye out in the coming months. Via Bounce.

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