The last and final shoe from the Asia region in the Nike 1World Air Force 1 collaboration project will come from China and New Jersey Nets Power Forward, Yi Jian Lian. Yi is the second basketball player to work on a 1World Air Force 1, the first of course was Rasheed Wallace. Yi’s Air Force 1 comes in a tonal Beach colorway on the entire upper with the outsole coming in a Dark Brown color. The upper uses a number of premium materials including a Woven Leather as well as a Crocodile embossed leather. Yi picked these two special materials because of his love for Air Force 1 LUX and HTM models that he has accumulated over the years. On the shoe’s heel you can find the “Yi” logo that is often seen on his Player Exclusive Nike Basketball shoes. The shoes are scheduled for a May 17th release at a handful of retailers in China including a Nike Basketball door in Guang Zhou where Yi himself will make an appearance. The shoes carry a retail price of 1,580 RMB (~$231.27 USD). via Urban

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Legendary British retailer, Selfridges London, is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year and several loyal brands have decided to honor the shop with a string of collaboration projects to help commemorate their historic milestone. Top labels such as Marc Jacobs, Giles Deacon, Giuseppe Zanotti, Paul Smith, Mole Skin and Ralph Lauren are all producing special anniversary products for the store, all colored or inspired by Selfridges’ trademark Pantone 109 yellow. Converse will be joining the celebration with a Pantone 109 colored Chuck Taylor low model. The shoe features a bright yellow upper with even the normally white toe cap colored in Selfridges’ signature yellow hue. They also sport a white midsole with black stripes and additional black accents can be found on the patent leather eyelet panels and the heel tab. These very special kicks will be available for a limited time only, exclusively at Selfridges beginning on May 1st. Via Freshness.

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As one of the first Air Max models ever introduced, you would think that there would be more love for the Nike Air Max Light, especially considering the nostalgia-craving nature of the sneaker community. The Air Max Light was originally released in 1989, meaning that the shoe is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, and what better way to celebrate than to bring it back into favor with some fresh contemporary colorways. As a result, three striking new versions of the Air Max Light will begin hitting stores next month.

One new colorway features a black upper with orange accents, sections of white mesh and a clean white midsole. The other two versions use almost the same color combinations, with one going light and the other dark. Both use various shades of grey with bright green accents, but one sports white mesh sections with a white midsole, while the other features black mesh and a black midsole. Needless to say after checking out these pics, that all three do the original design proper justice and will no doubt help the Air Max Light to make up some ground on some of the Air Max models that overshadow it. Look for all three to arrive at select Nike retailers such as Sneakology this May. Via EUkicks.

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Jordan Brand’s own Gentry Humphrey is letting some cats out of the bag in the new 2009 Jordan issue of Sole Collector. Within the pages of Sole Collector Issue 27, you can find a glimpse of what we believe might be the Air Jordan VI from an upcoming Defining Moments 2 Pack. It is not confirmed if these are just a sample from Gentry’s private collection or if they will be released, but it wouldn’t be the first time we got an exclusive sneak peek from a Sole Collector Jordan issue. Like the original pack from 2006, the shoe features a gold accent theme, this time swapping out the black upper for a clean white one. The fact that it is pictured alongside the Air Jordan XI from the original DMP pack breeds hope that these will eventually be available for retail. We’ll stay on top of this one and let you know if they will ever be released or if you will just have to keep drooling over the photos. Also, check out the Air Jordan Force IX with the international flag design after the jump and for a better look at these pics and more, you can pick up the new issue of Sole Collector now. Via Kenlu.

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Over the weekend, Berlin sneaker shop, Solebox, held their latest Solemart event to rave reviews. Sneakerheads from not only Germany, but all over Europe, made their way to Solemart to buy, trade and sell some of the sneaker game’s hottest commodities. Even those who didn’t bring a bulging pocket full of sneaker money were treated to the interesting displays of both new and classic sneakers, as well as toys, sneaker art and much more. Although Nike shoes were definitely well-represented, it was refreshing to see so many other brands such as New Balance, Puma, Lacoste, Asics and Adidas receiving much more recognition and appreciation than they probably would at a comparable sneaker event held in the United States. The event was such a success, in fact, that there has already been another Solemart event scheduled for July 2nd, so if you missed it, you will hopefully have a chance to catch the next one.

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We recently showed you this Zoom Soldier III as part of Nike’s upcoming Fall/Winter basketball collection and now we have some new images that provide a closer look at what will surely be one of the most sought after LeBron releases of the year. Usually it’s the annual “Dunkman” colorway that gives the Zoom Soldier its most fashionable look, but this stylish edition is poised to give it some healthy competition. The shoe features a nice grey/white/yellow color scheme that utilizes some super-fresh touches to help take things to the next level. The upper features a synthetic reptile-like material that resembles the beloved Safari print, but appears to have a much bumpier, more textured surface, giving it a slightly different feel. This Zoom Soldier III also sports a white midsole with multi-colored speckles that is covered along the bottom by a translucent grey outsole. One notable change from the sample that we already showed you is that the multi-colored stitching on the strap sections has been switched to a more subtle grey on grey scheme. No exact date on a release, so be sure to keep checking back for the release info once it is confirmed. Via Freshness.

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Vans is back to brighten up your day with two new Chukka Low releases in some very spring-appropriate pastel colorways. Both a light yellow and light turquoise version have just been released in time for the arrival of the nice weather. Both colorways feature suede uppers with solid tonal color schemes, as well as white midsoles with a black stripe around the top. There is also a black Vans logo tab and black laces and eyelet rings. The Vans Chukka Low offers a simple casual style, equally suitable for skateboarding or just chilling and the color schemes are pretty unique compared to most of the similar models on the market. If these kicks are up your alley, you can get both pairs now from HUF.

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At first glance, these might look like just a nice clean white Dunk High model, but a closer look reveals that there is actually much more going on than you might have originally noticed. This Dunk High Nylon Premium has been dubbed the “Vandalized Dunk,” obviously because of the nylon material that has appeared on so many Nike Vandal models over the years. We showed you a preview of these nylon Dunk Highs a few weeks back, but now we bring you a close-up look at some of the finer details. The shoe features a solid White nylon upper with a Neutral Grey Swoosh and midsole. There are also some very minimal Pink and Pure Purple accents on the tongue label and a second set of purple laces is included in case the white pair is too tame for you. Another notable addition is a ribbed white band that wraps around the entire shoe just above the midsole. Check for these now at select Nike retailers. Via Grip.

Color: White/Neutral Grey-Pure Purple
Style: 354713-101

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As the warm weather approaches, Alife has dropped a fresh new batch of kicks guaranteed to spice up your spring sneaker rotation. We previewed the parachute nylon Everybody Mids last week, but there is apparently much more in store from the cutting edge label. The new collection features some of your old favorites back in nice new colorways. The Everybody High is back with some crisp new looks, featuring two new Americas and a black version with a gum midsole. All three are graced with some interesting patterned laces. Also included in the latest roster are new dark grey and red colorways of the Chukka with solid colored uppers and clean white midsoles. The collection is rounded out by royal blue versions of the Chaser and Shell Toe, as well as a red colorway of the Public Outrage. No matter what your preference may be, they are all in stock now at Standard.

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A new Nike Air Trainer 1 Premium Quickstrike shoe has been released and the shoe features a similar theme as some of the previous month’s quickstrikes as it uses a pinstripe pattern on the entire upper of the shoe. The shoe’s upper consists of Sport Red and White, utilizing the pin stripe pattern in a canvas material whereas the outsole is Gum Light Brown which gives the shoe a nice contrast. The shoes are available now at select Nike Sportswear retailers including Atmos.

Style: 370348-611
Color: Sport Red/White-Sport Red-Gum Light Brown

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We just saw two new pairs of LeBron James’ playoff shoe earlier today, both of which are expected to release.  With the two pairs in this feature, you’ll see two different versions of what is likely to be a single release.  The Nike Zoom LeBron Soldier III appears here in two variations on a single theme: white and black with aqua blue accents.  Both pairs keep the same basic construction, but the difference is in the details.

One edition features patent leather on the black parts, whereas the other features a simple full grain cowhide.  On the patent leather pair, the ‘LBJ23′ logo on the upper strap is black with an aqua crown, whereas this is inverted on the other pair.  The final changes are at the top, where the patent joints feature a black Dunkman and lining, while the others opt for aqua.  It’s a tossup as to which pair will be the final release — which ones do you like better?  via NikeLeBron.net

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You don’t get to be where Nike is without putting in the research and development hours to push their products to the threshold of performance and innovation. Nike’s new LunarGlide+ is a new breed of running shoe, thoughtfully designed to offer more than we have ever seen from a performance runner. The concept behind the LunarGlide+ was to focus on maximizing both cushioning and stability, previously something that was usually an either or decision. Nike’s new Dynamic Support system ably addresses both needs, providing a state of the art new midsole design intended to adapt to a runner’s gait with each step they take. Additional Nike technologies such as LunarLite foam, a Natural Motion outsole and Flywire are also included in the construction, making this shoe not only comfortable and responsive, but also extremely lightweight as well.

This black/orange model will be for men and the grey/orange is for women, but the colorway will not be the only difference between the men’s and women’s models. Several modifications have been made to the women’s version to ensure a fit and performance more suitable to a smaller body frame and the needs of women athletes. Look for this sparkling example of design ingenuity to hit select Nike retailers around the world on July 1st in both men’s and women’s colorways. Via Freshness.

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