Apparently it pays to have friends in fly places. Kanye West’s tour manager, Don C, and image consultant, Ibn Jasper, are among the very few to have already received a pair of Kanye’s feverishly anticipated Nike Air Yeezy sneakers. Deadstock Don and Ibn (A.K.A. Ferrari Murakami) were kind enough to share their good fortune with the world, posting pics of their personal Yeezy’s for the rest of us to envy. As we previously reported, this Zen Grey/Light Charcoal version will be hitting select spots this spring, but until then, enjoy these pics of Mr. West’s inner circle flaunting theirs. Stay tuned for the official release details as soon as they are confirmed. via MarcusTroy/DeadstockDon.

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For those of you who have been waiting for the Zoom Kobe IV MPLS colorway, they just started to drop in stores. The combination of colors are inspired by the Minneapolis Lakers who wore jerseys that had “MPLS” written across the front when they played many years ago. One of the best part’s of this MPLS colorway of the Nike Zoom Kobe IV is the University Blue outsole that is semi-translucent or in other words it’s almost like an Ice outsole only it’s tinted with a bit of University Blue. Look for this colorway of the Zoom Kobe IV to at Nike Basketball retailers now, we found them on ebay. Via tranandco

Color: Flint Grey/White-University Blue
Style: 344335-041

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New Orleans Hornets point guard extraordinaire Chris Paul’s second signature shoe from Jordan Brand proves that Mike is not the only one that the Jordan design team goes all out for. Loaded with nice style touches, the CP3.II will expand its colorway roster with four new versions that will be hitting stores in May. Two black colorways and two white each possess subtle design differences other than color to give all four a style of their own. The Black/University Blue and Black/White/Metallic Gold versions both feature contrast stitching to match their respective accent colors. The two white pairs have a traditional basketball look, but have enough flavor to make them appear anything but ordinary. All four sneakers will hit Jordan accounts on May 1st. Be sure to check out some close-ups and release details after the jump. via Jumpman23.

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 Vans Vault is doing amazing things with relatively simple designs.  Though these aren’t being released as part of Off the Wall’s upscale lineup, this pair of Vans Sk8-His are equally as impressive.  Appearing in all white, these canvas hightops find their contrast in the signature ‘wave’, which appears in tumbled leather.  These joints will be best saved for sunny, dry days and you can get ready for summer by coppin’ yours from In4mation.

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Vans has been busy of late.  Not Jordan Brand-busy, but they’re still pumpin’ out a ton of quality.  Here are two new editions of their iconic Half Cab model for March.  Both are done in suede with faux-croc embossing on the underlay.  The white pair features red accents along with a black tongue and laces, while the charcoal grey set finds its compliments in purple and black with white contrast stitching thrown in for good measure.  Both pairs are available now at In4mation‘s Ward Warehouse.

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We have already shown you Nike’s Microstriped Air Max 1 and Footscape Tier Zero and now the women’s Pocketknife has joined in the fun, completing what will be a nice Quickstrike pack. Like the other two models, the Pocketknife uses thinly spaced red lines on several sections of the shoe, combining with the white base to create an almost pink tone in certain  areas. Additional solid red accents and a white midsole with a gum outsole complete the color scheme,  joined by an innovative strap and lacing system that gives the Pocketknife a very unique look. As stated earlier, the shoe will be joined by a blue striped Air Max 1 and a black and grey Footscape for a fresh summer pack of runners that has already hit Undefeated Japan. Via Hypebeast

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With many of the more hyped Jordan fusion models getting most of the attention, it seems that the Jordan 2.5 Team has quietly slipped under the radar. You can tell by its name and appearance that the shoe is a hybrid that combines the Air Jordan II and III into a single entity, this time with a 5/8th cut. Jordan Brand will be releasing six colorways for the 2.5 Team, with three dropping in April and three in June.  The April releases will be the Black/University Blue, Black/Varsity Red and White/Black/Cement pairs. June will bring the White/Court Blue, White/Varsity Red and solid black versions. Keep your eyes out for all six at Jordan retailers in the coming months. More photos and release information after the jump. via Jumpman23.

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Jordan designs have always been known for taking sneakers into the future, but the Jordan Phly Legend has some old school appeal to it. Rather than continually moving forward, the Phly Legend has a casual classic feel, but still brings some Jordan mystique along for the ride. Jordan will be releasing four new colorways over the next couple of months, adding some nice style elements to the simple shoe. April will see the drop of a Cool Grey/Navy pair with perforations and some wild laces and also a Premium white on white pair with a woven upper and silver accents. Then in May, look for the basic Black/Laser Blue pair to drop alongside a Black/Chlorphyll colorway that uses elephant print on the toe and heel. Check out some closer looks and release info after the jump. via Jumpman23.

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The Air Jordan True Flight has been a pleasant surprise from Jordan Brand, with its classic look and retro appeal. Obviously heavily inspired by the Air Jordan VII, the True Flight makes a few small tweaks to give the shoe a personality of its own. A bunch of colorways have already dropped with several more on the way. These two versions shown will be among the next batch to hit stores this spring. One pair uses a simple white/black scheme with some colorful neon splatters on certain sections, while the other has a North Carolina feel with a white upper and light blue and black accents. Look for both to hit Jordan retailers in April and May respectively. via jumpman23.

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Gourmet done gone and grown up real quick-like.  Once thought of as a brand whose only trick was jockin’ classic Air Jordan designs, the delicious brand has proven the doubters wrong with its upscale line for 2009.  Key among these is the Gourmet Il Due.  Featuring a textured Epi leather upper that zips up the entire upper like a bag, these joints fully realize their French luggage inspiration.  You’ll probably want to leave some room for your foot to slide in when these drop at select Gourmet retailers in the coming weeks.  via Complex

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The Converse Weapon is enjoying a renaissance of late.  The newest edition is the Converse Weapon Skate Ox.  A black leather lowtop featuring ostrich leather accents, the Weapon has been reimagined as a lowtop skate shoe.  This one features a vulcanized rubber sole and a dope geometrically-patterned lining and insole.  Converse Blog alerted the world of the Weapon Skate’s availability with these detailed pics, and we found that a few other colours are available at Eastbay in the lowtop model and an ankle strap-equipped hightop.  Check out the other pics of this black and red model after the jump.

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In commemoration of the 10 year anniversary of its first release, Japanese brand Beams Plus added their touch to the New Balance M990 EX.  At first glance, this one appears similar to many other NB runners.  It’s the little details that really take this one over the top: rich grey suede finds precision stitching binding it to tonal mesh inserts.  A turquoise outline on the ‘N’ side panel logo offers a subtle contrast and compliments the appearance of a bright orange N on the lace stay.  The left and right heels are adorned with ’1990′ and ’2009′, respectively, so you’ll never forget the occasion.  These make a great addition to the toned down attire you’re going to cop this year, so head over to Beams’ Online Shop to get yours now.

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