Next up to bat for spring/summer ’09 after the successful launch of Jeremy Scott’s collection for Adidas’ Originals by Originals is Alyasha Owerka-Moore, creator of brands such as Alphanumeric and FiberOps, and a world renowned fashion designer.  The inspiration here, as is with everything he does, is a vintage America ’40s and ’50s style.  The sneaker is as unique as its name, the Werecat, and designer.  One of the most instantly noticeable features is the crepe sole, something you don’t see everyday on an Adidas shoe.  That plus the boot styled shape of the shoe to go along with the padded collar gives it a Clarks Wallabee or Timberland Chukka bootesque feel.  The unique perforation all over the sneaker is reminiscent of the way wing tip shoes are perforated.  These are already available at select online retailers such as Caliroots.

Color: White/Bone

Style: 74182

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A whole slew of ALIFE’s greatest hits just touched down in the ATL.  Standard got a new shipment for late spring that includes some we’ve seen and a few new joints.  The Afghan Everybody is here, but this one is a Mid in a darker brown than the hightop we saw earlier.  There are a few other Everybodys, including the ‘America’ and a new green mid in buttery leather.  Other additions include the Shell Toe in purple, the Court Low in all black and a new model: the Public Outrage.  The latter, pictured above, features a stripe of patterned leather atop the midsole that looks suspiciously like Safari Print.  Take a look at the virtual cornucopia of Rivington St. heaters after the jump, then cop any or all of em at Standard.

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With March Madness about to kick off, Nike iD is sponsoring a pretty cool tournament of their own. Both V.I.P.’s and regular Joe’s have submitted a ton of Nike iD concoctions at the 21 Mercer store in New York and at the Montalban in Los Angeles in what will become a East Coast vs. West Coast battle of the kicks. Starting tomorrow, 32 Nike iD sneakers designed by 16 V.I.P.’s and 16 lucky sneakerheads who’s designs were selected will begin to face-off in a bracket-style survival of the illest tournament.

Designs will battle it out over the next five weeks, with the championship showdown going down on April 11th. You can begin checking the progress of the Nike iD Royale competition starting tomorrow with the announcement of the 32 finalists. Check out some of the submissions after the jump.

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adidas got together with Concepts and House of Pain to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in grand Boston style.  CNCPTS is but a stone’s throw away from Harvard University’s Cambridge, Mass campus, but few beyond the most astute sneakerheads remember the Three Stripes model with the same name.  The adidas Harvard appears here as part of the Originals collection’s Era Pack 1980s in all black.  The tonal application of black suede and leather tops the signature pegged midsole.  If you’re up for reppin the Trifoil in a way that few others will immediately recognize, head to your local adidas Originals retailer for this and other retros.  via HB

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It hasn’t been too long since we saw a pack of Vans in simple colourways accented by checkered linings.  The same general description is back, this time in the Junya Wantanabe Comme des Garcons footwear collection for Spring/Summer 2009.  In a canvas lowtop very similar to Off the Wall’s Authentic model, these joints are available in navy blue, black or white.  If you’re looking for something that will fit in yet stand out to the watchful observer, you can cop them now from Hong Kong retailer IT.  via HB

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Not too long ago we showed you Nike Zoom LeBron Soldier II Summit Lake Hornets and the Zoom LeBron VI also inspired by the Hornets but no details were included for the release date. Our friends at Highkickz just received their shipment of the sneakers and they are scheduled for an early March release. The shoe’s coloring includes white, black, purple and green throughout the sneaker with a white, canvas looking upper accented by a mixture of smooth and patent leather on the toe-box along with a patent leather Swoosh bordered by purple.  On the sole, all the colors of the shoe are used in the stitching, out-sole and mid-sole to keep the colors prominent, but tasteful.  The most notable feature of the design seen on this Nike Zoom LeBron VI also happens to be the most subtle; this being the purple hexagonal design around the heel that looks very similar to a honeycomb. Via Highkickz

Color: White/Black-Varsity Purple-Orion Blue
Style: 346526-002

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Earlier today, we saw a new pair of Nike Zoom Kobe IVs in the black & red colourway that’s common to Kobe off-season releases.  This new pair is more in the vein of Bryant’s LA Lakers colours.  Appearing in mostly white, these find contrast in the purple laces and speckled translucent sole.  That sole is likely the standout feature of these, adding a popular design element that we’ve not previously seen on Kobe’s fourth signature Nike.  Stay tuned to Sneaker News for more info, including a possible stateside release.  via FootSell

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Reebok popularized the double-strapped ladies sneaker back in the 1980s with their iconic Freestyle.  With the revitalized interest in super-hightops and other 80s styles, Nike has entered the fray with a two strap shoe of their own.  The Nike Aerofit High WMNS appears here in a mix of patent leather and nylon.  The red elements are textured with tonal speckles, with the majority in white with red dotting.  These manage to be both flashy and simple, and ladies can grab their own pair now from Grip.

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The fashion world is making a major push toward subdued colours and textures as a sort of mirror reflecting the global financial crisis.  Reebok is throwing that sort of caution to the wind with these new Pump Omni Lites.  Two new pairs in bright colours are perfect for spring, but they’re just for kids and ladies.  Both sets will find the patterned translucent eyelet-wings on both pairs especially nifty.  If you find yourself with similarly small feet, you can get one or both now from Extra Butter.

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Before the notion even reaches your thoughts we’ll just put it out there and prevent any type of fear or hope that this might be a Kobe/LeBron pack coming out with the announcement of the two superstars joining a team with  black/red/white colors…because it is NOT.  The above picture is once someone thought would be a good wallpaper consisting of the recently introduced LeBron Soldier III alongside the Zoom Kobe IV in a black/red colorway that we haven’t yet been able to see in detail.

This Kobe IV comes in a colorway that many people have probably been waiting for: black and red!  In case you think this is just a Nike iD, look at the toe-box and you will see a glossy, semi-sparkly black finish that looks nothing like the usual mamba-shin material.  On the rest of the shoe, black is the main color while red is used to accent parts of the sole and other items such as Kobe’s signature, the Swoosh’s border and the Kobe logo on the tongue.  As there is no release information confirmed for the colorway quite yet, you can 100% count on Sneaker News to keep you posted with the latest.  via Kenlu

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We saw the hilarious March Madness Duke Hyperdunk spot yesterday, and above are a number of Nike Hyperdunks designed by Nike sponsored Universities. Some of the best bets to cut down the nets in Detroit this April are here: Duke, UConn, Gonzaga, Oklahoma, Memphis and Oklahoma. To bring the look full circle each of these six teams went from the backboard to the drawing board by joining NIKEiD for one-of-a-kind shoe design sessions. The student athletes worked closely with NIKEiD designers to create a look that captures the essence of their program. This NIKEiD design sessions marked the first time Nike allowed collegiate teams total control over customizing their own team basketball shoes. The design potential was extensive and players showcased their creativity and team identity. Fans of each school can replicate their team’s design at NIKEiD.com. Check the pics after the jump and get ready for March Madness.

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Take a look at the second three-way collaboration in the last couple of days from Mita and New Balance. Last Friday, we showed you some images of their collaboration with 24 Karats and now they invited inspiration from Tokyo’s FRAT creative collective for this New Balance MT576S. From a distance, this just appears to be a nice clean white running model, but a closer look reveals some fresh style touches.

In addition to a lavender lining and speckled grey midsole this MT576S flaunts some incredible decorative aspects. The heel and tongue are graced with imagery of the “Shi-mei-nawa” rope pattern and a bamboo rake design to represent FRAT’s Ueno neighborhood. As if that wasn’t enough, these kicks are also constructed with glow-in-the-dark materials, as well as New Balance’s patented ROLL BAR, ENCAP and C-CAP technologies to ensure comfort and performance. Expect these to release April 4th at mita. via Freshness.

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