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So we’ve heard about Kanye West’s collaboration with Louis Vuitton for quite some time now, he recently confirmed it on TMZ but he’s decided to blog about it himself. He just posted one of six designs that he did with Louis Vuitton on his blog. The first pair is a very clean white boat shoe with what looks like very premium white leathers and a puffed heel to add a little flavor. He was also recently seen wearing another style, check it out below. Via Kanye
More pics and video after the jump…
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Etnies and Electronic Arts have worked together to bring the etnies GvR skateboarding contest to the Skate 2 video game, and has created an etnies Skate 2 RVM shoe for real world skateboarding. Drawing inspiration from etnies skate heritage, the RVM features the classic etnies Rap styling with a slimmed down mid-top silhouette on a vulcanized outsole and a tonal Skate 2 logo on the outer heel. The RVM also features STI System G2 gel in the heel of the outsole to absorb shock and prevent heel bruises. The shoe will be sold at Zumiez in the United States, and it will be available at select retailers internationally when the game hits stores late January 2009 for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.
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Online boutique, Karmaloop, has partnered with Reebok to create two exclusive new colorways of the Ventilator, colorfully dubbed the Blue Blood and the Purple Heart. The Blue Blood sports a striking red/blue palette, while the Purple Heart is a bit more subdued in grey/purple. Both come with two sets of laces, feature suede uppers and ventilated mesh side panels and have the words “karma” and “loop” stitched into the left and right heels respectively. These are limited to only 50 pairs of each, so act fast. Available now at Karmaloop. Via nicekicks
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Nike has partnered with the Kay Yow WBCA Cancer Fund to fight cancer in the month of February. On 2/1 Nike will be releasing limited quantities of the Hyperdunk and Blue Chip in Think Pink colorways at all three House of Hoops locations with proceeds going to the fund. The sneakers feature the charity’s logo on the tongues and will be accompanied by a matching t-shirt and basketball. Yow is the coach of the NC State women’s basketball team and is currently on leave while waging her third battle with breast cancer. Her story is an inspiration to her team, sport and women everywhere and will be recognized by several Women’s NCAA teams when they wear the Think Pinks on the court in the month of February. Show your support on the 1st and fight cancer with each pair sold. via Footlocker Unlocked
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Jason Mayden is Senior Footwear Designer for Jordan Brand, and the creative and technical mastermind behind the AIR JORDAN 2009. He oversees the design of current and future innovation footwear platforms—cushioning, traction, upper design, footwear construction, detail execution, material finish and material selection. As a Chicago native, Mayden grew up during the Michael Jordan era and loved watching MJ play in his hometown. He graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts from the College of Creative Studies in Detroit, Michigan.
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Nike has some good news for the ladies out there who have been admiring the new Air Max Skyline. A women’s model has surfaced in a vibrant white/grey/vivid pink colorway. The Skyline features a leather and breathable mesh upper, EVA midsole and extra large visible air bubble in the heel. The shoe appears to be a combination of several classic Air Max models, giving it a retro look with a new twist that will no doubt be a big hit with Nike enthusiasts. Available now at Ice Sole.
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Michael Jordan enters the event holding the Air Jordan 2009
Number 23, the man himself made a surprise entrance earlier this morning at the unveiling of the Air Jordan 2009 which is the next signature sneaker from the Air Jordan legacy line. As Michael Jordan did not want to downplay the importance of #23 to his legacy and Brand Jordan’s legacy, the numbering of Air Jordans ended with the Air Jordan XX3. And so from this year on, each new legacy Air Jordan will be named by the year, next year we can probably expect an Air Jordan 2010.
On hand for the unveiling were Jason Mayden the designer, Keith Houlemard the Jordan Brand President and the first women athlete in the Jordan roster April Holmes. Holmes is the first female athlete on the Team Jordan roster and competes on the US Paralympics Track and Field Team. She owns the world records (women’s T44 classification) in the 100m, 200m and 400m dashes, and her many accomplishments have earned her the title of “world’s fastest amputee.” MJ and Jason Mayden spoke about the inspiration, development and design of the Air Jordan 2009 as well as MJ’s career developments that has taken Jordan Brand toward the Air Jordan 2009. It was no surprise during the Q&A session that followed that Michael Jordan would be asked the most questions as this is a very rare appearance by him for the announcement of his signature sneakers. Photos by Yu-Ming/Freshness
Photos from the event below…
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This morning Michael Jordan himself unveiled the follow up to the Air Jordan XX3, the Air Jordan 2009. The design of which is by Senior Footwear Designer for Jordan Brand Jason Mayden, a Chicago native and Michael Jordan fan. As explained earlier, Michael Jordan did not want to down play the importance of #23 to his legacy and Brand Jordan’s legacy, the numbering of Air Jordans ended with the Air Jordan XX3.
To come up with the Air Jordan 2009, Jason Mayden looked to the sport of Fencing for inspiration. In a session between Michael Jordan and Jason Mayden, both agree that the art of Fencing can be compared to the battle on the court where both types of athletes require quick moves, quick attacks and quick defense to win. The sneakers take note from the the uniform of Fencing while the technology is inspired by both the art of fencing and basketball. Via Freshness
More on the technology and more photos below.
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In addition to the adidas Originals Attitude Hi in the original New York Knicks colorway that has just been released by the Three Stripes, adidas Originals has also just released this original colorway of the Americana Lo in White, Red, and Blue. The Americana Lo by adidas Originals is also a part of the 60 year anniversary celebration by adidas Originals. We wil continue to see additional adidas Originals releases featuring the special insole which reads “60 Years of Soles and Stripes”. You can pick this pair up now at colette.
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Rumors have been swirling that Nike created a ‘Coraline’ Dunk High to coincide with the soon to be released movie based on the popular novel by Neil Gaiman. Coraline was written and directed by Henry Selick and produced by LAIKA the animation studio owned by Nike co-founder and Chairman Philip H. Knight. It appears from a recently leaked picture that the shoe will be a Nike Dunk High taking design inspiration from the movies characters with a signature button on the eyelet. According to the Coraline author, the Nike Dunk will be limited to 1,000 pairs and will only be given to those find clues on how to get them in movie that released on February 6th. You can also win a pair by visiting the Coraline.com website and searching for clues. Good Luck!
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