Over the last couple of days, we ‘ve shown you some nice looks at two different version of the Supra EE Diablo. Erik Ellington’s white perf and Deathwish EE Diablos take the shoe in two very different directions, and now this blue foil edition throws a third concept into the mix. The sneaker uses a metallic blue foil to construct the upper with minimal black accents and a clean white midsole. Similar to the other two versions, the blue foil EE Diablo uses perforations on the upper, but in a much more spaced out simple pattern. You can get these along with the other two at zappos now.

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Today marks exactly 12 years since the world lost one of the greatest lyricists to ever walk the planet, Notorious B.I.G. aka Biggie Smalls aka Frank White. To our knowledge there has never been a widely publicized sneaker related tribute to the fallen icon, until now that is! Leave it to Chef of GourmetKickz to whip up a few dishes that pay respect to the man that “went from ashy to classy”. What you see above is a 3D mock up, apparently taken from Chef’s recent innovation The GourmetKickz Creator, of his Notorious B.I.G. Tribute Series. So far there are three designs available, each one pulling inspiration from an iconic image of B.I.G. or piece of art. There is no word on whether these designs will become publicly available on the GourmetKickz Creator for further personalization. However, Chef tells SneakerNews that this series will remain available on his site for a limited time only. In an effort to get these customs to the biggest Notorious B.I.G. fans, GourmetKickz has partnered with one of the world’s largest hip-hop sites www.datpiff.com to publicize this special release. The sneakers will be available on both GourmetKickz site and DatPiff for a limited time, so if you like the look of these 3D mockups, just imagine how they will look on your feet! Given GourmetKickz previous releases, we are sure you won’t be disappointed. They will retail for exactly $309.97 once again, commemorating the date the world lost Christopher Wallace. via GourmetKickz

More pics after the jump…

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Nike Sportswear and Lance Armstrong have come together to launch a cohesive LIVESTRONG “Stages” Collection full of some of the hottest Nike Sportswear sneakers that will ever be released as well as a couple pieces of apparel that no Nike or Lance Armstrong fan should go without. The footwear is compiled of a few packs including the “Greatest Hits” pack, “History of Air” pack, “Cutters” pack, and Lunar pack. All of the shoes that are a part of this collection will be sold with all the proceeds going to benefit the Lance Armstrong Foundation.

The “Greatest Hits” pack features four of the hottest Nike Sportswear sneakers ever released only to be reinterpreted with a LIVESTRONG inspiration and includes the Nike x Hideout Footscape Woven, Nike x Futura FLOM Dunk, Nike x Mr. Cartoon Air Force 1, and Nike x Busy P 1World Air Force 1. The “History of Air” pack includes three Air Max models including the Air Max 180,  Air Max 1, and Air Max 90. The”Cutters” pack includes a new updated Nike Soccer shoe called the City Tiempo that fuses the soccer world with the cycling world. Last but not least are the Lunar shoes that are a part of the pack which include a LunaRacer and a new model the Lunar Everyday.

Stay tuned for release information surrounding this amazing collaboration collection.

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Nike and Leaders 1354 out of Chicago got together for a special Friends & Family colorway of the Nike Huarache 2K8 Basketball Shoe. Leaders put their creative touch on the basketball shoe by making it more appealing to high fashion consumers and those sneakerheads who would want to wear a pair of these off the basketball court. The all over Metallic Silver upper is simple yet very fashionable at the same time. The inspiration for the colorway came from both the element, Mercury, and other high fashion sneakers. Only 24 pairs exist in the world and they were given away to friends and family this past weekend at Leaders. via Leaders 1354

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Just when you thought Jordan Brand was running out of tricks up their sleeve after seeing the crazy patent leather, Air Jordan V pictures this week, it looks like those Vs were only the tip of the iceberg for 2009.  It looks like the Jordan Brand designers have been thinking hard about what material best freshens up the Air Jordan V, as the two shoes above have their uppers covered in buttery suede.  Rather than just putting out another new colorway for the Defining Moments Package II (DMP II), the two AJVs that make up the pack will be rocking a new material as well as new colorways.

One pair looks like it will have an all-red, suede upper accented by black lace eyelets and a 3M tongue while the other pair looks to have the same features but with grey replacing the red on the suede.  Both pairs have black soles with the usual icy areas on the out-sole and on the upper’s netting.  Stay tuned for more info and better pictures of this pack, as there have been rumblings of a May, 2009 release date.  via SpinalBeats//NikeTalk

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Again, whether you love it or hate it, it looks like the Air Jordan Force Fusion line is far from over.  At the end of January we showed you detailed images of the black/red Air Jordan Force IV showing that the force fusion really stayed true to most of the original details of the AJIV.  For the next Air Jordan Force IV, the white/varsity red colorway is being fused with the Air Force 1 sole.  Aside from the white out-sole and red AF1 mid-sole, the upper looks almost identical to the Mars Blackmon version of the shoe that came out a couple years back.  So if you missed out on the retro white/varsity red IV this might be your best bet.  A couple pairs are available now at Marquee Sole, and an official release is expected sometime this year.

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Nike Sportswear and Lance Armstrong got together this weekend to present the newest collection of exclusive Nike Sportswear sneakers as a part of the “Stages” touring art exhibition that will look to raise money for the LIVESTRONG foundation and raise awareness for cancer research. The exhibition features artwork by twenty one of today’s most prominent artists. For the exhibition, Nike Sportswear reinterpreted some of their most sought after sneakers with a LIVESTRONG inspiration including the Busy P x Nike 1World Air Force 1′s, Mr. Cartoon x Nike Air Force 1′s, Futura x Nike “FLOM” Dunks, and some new retro models like the Nike Soccer Tiempo Futbol shoes and Lunar Racer’s. via Arrested Motion

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While the black croc edition of the Supra Muska Skytop that we showed you earlier takes the shoe in a more luxurious direction, this black/magenta pair borders on outrageous. The Muska Skytop is already well known for its fashionable high cut, and now thanks to an eye-catching color scheme and animal print graphics, the shoe’s style stock rises even higher. A combination of suede, patent leather and the aforementioned stripes give this Chad Muska Pro Model an air of flamboyance rarely achieved by a sneaker. It will take some bold personality and fashion confidence to rock these stunners, but the potential for awed stares and jealousy is off the charts. If you think you’ve got what it takes to pull these off, you can pick up a pair now at zappos.

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By now, Supra’s Muska Skytop is definitely on sneakerheads’ radar. Its extra-high cut and fashionable aesthetic has caught the attention of skaters, as well as rappers and other celebrities, making it easily one of Supra’s most sought after models. Many colorways have been released, but the Muska Skytop keeps coming back even fresher than before. This solid black edition brings some extra class and sophistication to the shoe, courtesy of a super-stylish black suede/black croc skin upper. Not much more need be said. Chad Muska’s Skytop was already one of the hottest skate shoes in the game, and this luxurious new version will likely elevate its style-status even further through the roof. Don’t miss your chance at these. They’re in stock now at zappos.

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A few weeks back, we showed you a preview of the Deathwish x Supra Suprano High model, but now we have some new images for you. Like Erik Ellington, Jim Greco rides for both Supra and Deathwish skateboards, so it’s only right that his Suprano High Pro Model gets the Deathwish treatment as well. This colorway is almost entirely monochromatic, with a nice rich red hue covering everything from the upper, to the midsole, to the laces. Subtle black accents can be found on the tongue label, lining and the large Deathwish logo that wraps around the ankle section of the upper heel. Aside from the juicy color scheme, the standout feature of the Suprano High is its removable hook and loop strap, providing the type of fashionable touch that Supra is becoming well known for. Like the EE Diablo Deathwish edition, these are also available now at zappos.

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A few days back, we showed you some images of the white perf Supra EE Diablo. If you were impressed with those, check out this Deathwish edition in solid black with yellow accents and laces. Like the other EE Diablo model, the shoe was designed for Erik Ellington, who rides for Deathwish Skateboards, as well as Supra. This sharp signature model features some nice touches like perforations on sections of the black upper and the Deathwish logo printed on the heel. The EE Diablo also boasts a breathable mesh tongue and extra heel cushioning for maximum skate comfort. Available now at zappos.

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The next hybrid of the Nike Air Max 90 set to release later this year as some of you may know is the Air Max 90 Current Huarache which mixes the Air Max 90 with a Current outsole and some bits of the Nike Air Huarache. Now here is a look at a new colorway of the Nike Air Max 90 Current Huarache that is slated for a Holiday 2009 release. This colorway we’re tentatively calling the “Hufquake” colorway and looks to be directly inspired by the Nike x HUF Air Max 90 “Hufquake” from a few years ago. There are no other details that we have regarding this shoe at this time but stay tuned for more information including the release date and price. For those who missed it or couldn’t make it, the above sneaker was shown at Sneaker Con on March 1st, 2009.

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