A few weeks back we showed you the Nike WMNS Air Force 1 High Quickstrike (QK) Color Pack featuring a number of Women’s AF1’s in solid colors, we’ve since learned that this pack is not a Tier 0 release for the Spring and Summer. The solid color Air Force 1’s are not Premium’s or Supreme’s but are rather just quickstrikes that will be limited. While some stores in Europe and Asia received the entire pack, the US has been receiving the pack one at a time. This week the Purple version is dropping in the US and has already dropped on eBay. Photos: Kix-Files

> eBay: Nike Air Force 1 High WMNS - Color Pack - Purple

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This new Court Force High from Nike has some similarities to the Stussy Court Force Low from 2006 (see below) and the even a bit of the Kakigoori Pack Court Force. The upper features a nice white and chill blue on the midbody and purple laceloops and a purple tongue. The midsole is a translucent sole featuring a chill blue gradient. We’ve only spotted this Court Force at Finishline.com so look for them there or check your local boutiques.

> Finishline: Court Force Hi - White - Chill - Purple
Take 15% off any order over $90 with code 140388, expires 7/31

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Brand Jordan has release a nice selection of the Jordan PHLY with the first colorway taking on the colors of the classic Jordan III white cement and black cement which created a good buzz. The Air Jordan PHLY can potentially become Brand Jordan’s staple lifestyle all around sneaker that the simplicity of other similar silhouettes enjoy. The name PHLY comes from Clifton “Pop” Herring - PH, Michael Jordan’s High School Basketball coach. For those who do not own a pair of the red Nike SB Blazer designed by Supreme should find these a nice replacement. Go hunt these down at your local Jordan retailers and eBay.

Style: 318598-611
Color: Varsity Red - White

> eBay: Air Jordan PHLY - Varsity Red - White

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Nike Europe in conjunction with Foot Locker is slated to release this upcoming pack of sneakers featuring an array of models including the Air Max 1, Air Max BW, Air Max 90, and Shox NZ. The shoes are a part of what is being called “Miami South Beach” collection, for obvious reasons the shoes feature bright colors that fade from one color to the next along the outsoles and parts of the upper. The best part of this pack could be the fact that many of the shoes toeboxes feature mesh and not leather, a big hit amongst sneaker heads and Air Max fans. We are hearing that these will be Europe exclusive. via Wildstyle

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Earlier this week China was devastated with an earthquake that has claimed the lives of over 10,000 people. The earthquake hit the Si Chuan province also home to the Giant Panda, an animal that we have come to love. As various brands begin to figure out what they can do to help relieve the parts of China that have been hit by the earthquake, Hiroshi Fujiwara decided to come up with this Panda inspired Court Tradition that will hopefully become a reality within the upcoming months and then be auctioned off or sold to help the people who were affected by the disaster. No word yet on when these will be release or how but we will be sure to keep you updated. For those of you who wish to contribute to the cause please visit the Red Cross Response to China Earthquake. via HF

While Nike and adidas are celebrating this year’s Olympics with new models or stories, Puma has gotten together with US Olympic legend Tommie Smith to release this new Clyde featuring a gold upper with debossed logos as well as another Clyde that is a bit more traditional featuring a Navy Blue suede upper with Gold laces and a 1968 Mexico City logo on the heel. For those of you who are unfamiliar with Tommie Smith and what he represents, you can read up on him here. No word yet on the release but stay tuned as these are one of the better releases from Puma as of late. via STREEThing

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In some adidas news, the three stripes have just released this Tennis TC, for what we think stands for Tennis Classic. This classic tennis retro model comes in a premium white leather upper mixed with a few hints of Black, Light Blue, and Grey. The tongue of the shoe is where the premium price is worth paying for as the leather is embossed to give it a quilt like feel. The shoes are available at select adidas retailers worldwide including Overkill Berlin.

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The highly anticipated Air Jordan Air Jordan VI + XVII (6 + 17) Countdown Pack is almost here, with just eight days left before they officially drop. When we first had confirmation of the Air Jordan VI Carmine colorway as part of this pack we were extremely excited. They were perhaps last seen on eBay for $2000 and more previously seen in 1991. One of the most sought after Air Jordan VI or Jordan for that matter is the classic Carmine colorway of the Air Jordan VI. Sought only because they have never been retroed since they originally dropped in 1991. To skip the mayhem on the release date, you can cop these early on ebay for a little over retail.

Release Date: May 24th, 2008
Name: Air Jordan Countdown Pack Collezione #4
Style #: 323939-991
Colors:
VI Retro: White/Black-Carmine;
XVII Retro: Black/Metallic Silver
Price: $310

> eBay: Air Jordan VI + XVII (6 + 17) Countdown Pack

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Update: This Blazer High is based on the Negro National League, the Pittsburgh Crawfords and is not college inspired as we read originally on Hangtime. Thanks Rich K from the embassyboardshop.com for the correction.

The Pittsburgh Crawfords are the inspiration for this Blazer High with red canvas along with khaki details on the upper and a gum sole. The word “Craws”, taken from the Crawfords logo is written in collegiate style lettering above the big white swoosh. Hangtime is reporting that this colorway will be available at its Japan store soon.

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After rocking MSG the night before Kanye West performed for a smaller gathering of the who’s who of the sneaker and streetwear industry at the Casio G-Shock 25th Anniversary. Of course Sneaker News was more interested in what Kanye had on his feet, sadly enough he was not wearing his Nike Yeezys instead he had on a pair of Christian Dior super high top sneakers (Thanks Sneaker John for the catch). In addition to his taste for super high top sneakers, he was surrounded by topless dancers for a good part of the performance.

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