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While it feels like we see another player exclusive Air Jordan signature sneaker almost every week, they are often nice to see and – sometimes – even inspire hope for some type of release. Recently, an Air Jordan VIII was seen in colors that have never been seen before on an Air Jordan VIII: black, yellow and navy. While no information has accompanied the leak of these pictures, it seems like these AJVIIIs were designed with Oakland’s Golden State Warriors’ colors in mind. Whether these are samples, player exclusives or an idea for what lies ahead is unknown, but we will be sure to keep you posted. via SC // BOPVI
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Vans Vault has made its name using mostly subdued designs, applying premium touches to classic silhouettes. Looks like Off the Wall’s main product line isn’t be swayed by the toned-down trend and this new set of hightops stands out like the bold print on their tongue tags. The Vans Sk8-Hi Patent Leather Pack features four shiny pairs in neon colours for those of you who still know how to have fun. In fact, two of ‘em even favor the PlayStation palette. All four are available now at Vans retailers including ABC Mart. via HS
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After well over a decade in the game, A Bathing Ape knows how to keep their seasonal collections fresh for all their patrons. Just in time for spring, Bape has put together a nice selection of their Bapesta 88 mid a low-top models. In case you are not readily familiar with Bape footwear, the Bapesta 88 is a model that carries a completely different style than it’s AF1 inspired – Bapesta – counterpart. Three colorways of each respective version (low-top and mid-top) are available giving you a wide variety of choices ranging from a purple/yellow colorway to a red/black one, amongst others so be sure to take a look of all the options after the jump. All six styles should be available now at A Bathing Ape stores worldwide. via Hypebeast
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The Air Jordan Force IX is the next AJF Fusion hybrid that will be released and up until now we’ve only seen images of the mid cut version of this Jordan Fusion, now pictures are out of this upcoming AJF IX Low in White, Midnight Navy, and University Blue; a similar colorway to that of one of the original Air Jordan IX’s. The AJF IX should be released in the upcoming months at select Jordan Brand accounts. Stay tuned for more release information. via 52Xie
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In 2006 the Nike SB team created two shoes as a part of a team manager series and Girl Skateboards created this “Gucci” inspired Dunk High Premium that featured a Black, Green, and Red colorway that used a mixture of both denim and premium leathers. The other shoe that was a part of this team manager series was the notorious Nike x Diamond Supply Co. “Tiffany” Dunk Low. Due to the fact that Girl Skateboards is a part of Crailtap, who also has footwear company Lakai under their portfolio of brands, the project was nixed and only about 30 pairs of these shoes made their way outside of the Nike headquarters. Now a couple years later, Nike SB will bring the shoe back in it’s original colorway and materials as a Quickstrike release scheduled for the Holiday 2009 season. via Kenlu
Style: 305050-361
Color: Deep Forest/Paprika
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There’s little chance the timing on the previous leaks was coincidental, but who needs coincidence when your design is this good? For the third time in a week, we’ve received a clearer picture of what the Defining Moments Pack II (DMP2) Air Jordan V ‘Raging Bull’ edition looks like. Red suede with tonal stitching looks dope on the upper, but it’s actually a bit darker in person. Imagine something closer to the red Air Jordan XXI. A new twist we’ve not seen on AJ5s, the red-tipped teeth inspired by WWII-era Mustang fighter planes pay homage to the similarly hewn Chicago Bulls logo. These pictures speak for themselves, so click the jump and let us know what you think. via MarqueeSole//NT
Air Jordan “Raging Bull” Defining Moments Package II (Limited Release)
Release Date: 05/2009
Style: 360968-991
Color: Multicolor/Multicolor
136027-xxx Black/Varsity Red-White
136027-xxx Air Jordan V Retro Varsity Red/White-Black
Price: $310.00
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Though many of you are playing PS3 or Wii these days, the hardcore gamers will remember that 2009 marks the 10 year anniversary of Sony’s Japanese release for their indomitable PlayStation 2. About six years after that, Sony and Nike got together on one of the more sought-after Air Force 1s in history. To commemorate the DVD-based console’s decade of dominance, a scant 50 pairs of the revamped Playstation 2 Air Force 1 have been distributed to Sony executives and other prominent folks. Including updates like a streamlined Swoosh and upper made entirely of patent leather, the first pair of this extremely limited run is available on eBay. via SC
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Last month, we saw a cabbie’s take on the Nike Zoom LeBron VI. Not satisfied to stop with The Six, here’s another House of Hoops exclusive. The Nike Vandal Low ‘Taxi’ Edition features the obvious white, yellow and black palette you’d expect from a shoe drawing its inspiration from some of NYCs most colourful characters. Perhaps the most interesting design element is the staggered checkerboard pattern in black and white that evokes both the taxi motif and carbon fibre (as found on the heel of the LeBron VI). Other nifty details include the ‘Nike Fair’ rate chart on the insole and the on/off duty tongue tag. Stay tuned to Sneaker News for more details including the release date. via SC
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Part of a pack pitting designs against each other from the east coast, west coast, and Europe, this Forty-Four’s collaborator is still a mystery, but what we do know is that it’s an east coast representative. Not too long ago the very first Forty-Four was released in collaboration with Crooks & Castles. As Vans has seen growth into non-skate and non-surf areas, so it has pumped out a sneaker with more design in mind. The innovative cupsole features a slimmer profile than a Half Cab or a Sk8 Hi. The upper is made up of a combination of suede, ripstop canvas, and wool in a fresh colorway. Being that this sneaker represents the east coast, it will only be available at retailers along the east coast, as well as at Buyskateshoes.com. via CtotheJL
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As sneaker-themed art increases in popularity, we’re finding more and more gems. Mike Leavitt’s ‘Don’t Stop Object Shopping’ exhibition at NYC’s Fuse Gallery features some interesting takes on classic sneaker silhouettes. A jack-of-all-trades, Leavitt used cardboard, glue and acrylic paint to construct replicas of classic kicks. Pictured above, we see what Air Jordan IVs, adidas Gazelles and Converse Chuck Taylor All Stars would look like in recyclable form. The show at Fuse starts next Saturday, March 21 and continues for four weeks, concluding on Saturday, April 18. via Arrested Motion//Freshness
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