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When we first saw these joints, we were reporting on the official release during the Summer 2009 season. You read Sneaker News because we got the game on lock, and we found them early. First we showed you the limited size run at Marquee Sole, and now we’ve found the entire range. They’re set for an official release on April 1st, 2009, but you can get these now at select retailers. Sneak.
Air Jordan 1 Retro High (Limited Release)
Style: 136085-011
Color: Black/White
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Nike often refers to pop culture in its limited edition releases, but this one honours the 40th anniversary of one of the most inspirational achievements in the entire history of mankind. Whether they’re a ‘small step for mankind’ is more dependent upon your own stride, but there’s no question that this new pair of Nike Air Max 1s does a nifty job of achieving its lunar landing theme. The upper is comprised of mostly black leather with touches of quilted black nylon and metallic silver accents. A strip of the upper directly above the midsole is embossed with a crater-like pattern and a moon boot-evoking silver midsole completes the vibe. While we’re uncertain as to the exact date, the moon landing was July 21, 1969, so we expect them during the summer. Stay tuned to Sneaker News for updates. via Colmilludo
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As NBA Playoff time approaches, we’ve learned to expect a new edition of LeBron James’ secondary shoe each April. As of this writing, his Cleveland Cavaliers have the league’s best record and we might see these Nike Zoom LeBron Soldier IIIs on-court into June. These new photos show the double strapped midtop in detail. The black/white/red colourway features a patent leather toe and diamond patterned sole. Check out a dozen new photos after the jump and keep it locked to Sneaker News for release updates. via Kenlu
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Do these look familiar to you? This is, of course, a rhetorical question; there’s no denying their similarity to the legendary Supreme Dunks from 2003. Featuring cement grey elephant print on the toebox and rear quarter/heel along with white leather, a black Swoosh and blue lining, it’s clear where this pair of Nike SB Zoom P-Rod IIs get their inspiration. Likely the final edition of the second Paul Rodriguez pro model, this release suggests it’s better to burn out than to fade away. Stay tuned to Sneaker News for more info. via Colmilludo
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Foot Locker’s House of Hoops has a good thing goin’ here with their exclusive Nikes honouring some of the NBA’s colourful characters. Before Ray Allen reappropriated the name, the Association’s original ‘Sugar Ray’ was Michael Ray Robinson. While inspiration for the Nike Sky Force Mid LE that bears his nickname on the lining isn’t immediately obvious, the tonal white silhouette and speckled icey sole might point to ::sniff:: the four-time All-Star’s checkered past. His own shoe released twenty-five years after participating in the 1985 Eastern Conference All Star team’s freeze out of rookie Michael Jordan, Sugar Ray is finally getting his due. While we’d hesitate to say they’re even, the HoH-exclusive April 2009 release will satisfy sneakerheads and NBA fanatics alike.
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Run for the hills! The Puma Japanese Monster Pack is set to drop soon, and we have new pictures of the whole bunch. First up are the First Rounds. The Lizoid King edition is inspired by Godzilla and features a scaley faux-lizard skin upper along with pointy teeth sticking out of the collar’s heel. The similarly copyright-avoiding Mocha King is a send up of the laser-equipped Mechagodzilla. Mecha King is made of metallic silver with rivets strewn about the upper and midsole.
The midcut Puma Stepper is called Terror King in honour of King Ghidorah. Scaley similar to the Lizoid King, these joints find their teeth in the form of triangular tabs hanging off of the eyelets. Rounding out the pack are perhaps the two most popular Puma models: the Suede and Clyde. The Suede ‘Ape King’ features a fuzzy upper that evokes King Kong’s furry physique, while parts are torn away to reveal a red underlay. The Moth King Clyde is also fuzzy, but in a whispier way so as to evoke the horrible symmetry of Mothra (as seen in the colourful underlay).
All five pairs feature the inspiring creature’s ‘attributes’ imprinted inside the tongue, but apparently they share one common characteristic: scarcity. Set to drop Saturday, March 21, these are all limited to no more than 29 pairs each, with the Lizoid King only appearing 13 times. You probably have no shot of getting them in Hong Kong, so check eBay and other resellers starting this weekend. via Kenlu
Update: As of March 21, a limited quantity are available from German sneaker specialists Solebox.
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The guys at Alife are staying busy as usual, splashing a nice assortment of spring colors across several of their well-known models. The Everybody Mid seems to have gotten the most attention, with solid green, orange and purple leather versions, as well as a red and black checkered nylon pair. Two low models also join the rest, with a classy black Everybody Mono Low and a purple Chaser adding some additional flavor to the collection. All these styles and more are available now at Standard‘s Lenox Square shop just in time for the warm weather.
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The reception has been decidedly warm thus far for the Air Jordan V (5) double-play that is the “Raging Bull” Defining Moments Package II (DMP 2). Here’s another new AJ5 for 2009, but this one is slated for a standalone release. Appearing in a white patent leather upper, these have quite a few contrasts. The midsole is a dark army green (appears bluish in bottom pics) featuring a speckled white sharkstooth plus translucent yellow sole segments. The tongue is a brownish-burgundy colour and the lining features a mix of complimentary hues. They’re set to drop later this year, so stay tuned to Sneaker News for more pictures and updates. via Marquee Sole / NikeTalk
Release Date: 06/2009
Style: 136027-121
Color: White/Dark Cinder-Dark Army-Del Sol
Retail Price: $135.00
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By now, comic book fans are familiar with how they’ll have to go about gaining superpowers: you better somehow get exposed to radioactivity. With this common theme in mind, Reebok is releasing its Super Heroes Pack, but it’ll be a little safer to get your hands on these. The first release in this theme was relatively subdued, considering its inspiration, but these new Reebok Insta Pump Furys scream ‘glowing atomic waste!’ The shoes themselves are anything but, sporting a nifty iridescent green overlay atop red and black on the upper. These are set for an April 1 release, so don’t be a fool, and head to mita sneakers to cop yours now.
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The Asics Gel Lyte models have made a huge comeback over the last year or so thanks to numerous new colorway releases and several tasteful collaborations. The Gel Lyte Speed, originally released in 1989, is returning to show, that in many ways, they are superior to a lot of today’s models in terms of both style, comfort and performance. The split tongue design and Gel cushioning are timeless additions that have helped the Gel Lyte line to stay popular and relevant. This colorful new pack will surely be turning heads this spring with three striking versions that maintain the shoe’s classic aesthetic, while still appearing contemporary when compared to the styles of today. Look for these to hit Endorsed and other select Asics retailers in the near future. via Hypebeast.
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