Visvim has been hot in the upscale lifestyle sneakers and shoes market for long enough to be a recognized leader in this category.  Their influence is so pronounced that even Clarks is taking design cues from this model to celebrate the 60th anniversary of their legendary Desert Boot.  The Visfim FBT Lattice appears here in five new colours.  The red and blue pairs are the standout pairs, but you can’t go wrong with new editions in black, white or brown.  These joints are available now at the F.I.L. flagships in Asia.  via Hiroki Nakamura

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We all know by now that there are a lot of differing opinions regarding the growing Air Jordan Force Fusion line. It is easy to understand that some models did not translate well into hybrid designs, but in the case of the ones that stuck pretty close to the original Air Jordan formulas, there is not a whole lot to complain about. Air Jordan purists may still hate on every Fusion that emerges, but the Air Jordan Force IV doesn’t seem to have too much to criticize. For the most part, aside from the obvious Air Force 1 midsole and some subtle changes on the toe, these kicks stay as true as possible to the original. Now that the side netting has replaced the perforated side panels seen on previous samples, the AJF IV may be the most eagerly anticipated Air Jordan Force model yet. The Air Jordan IV is one of the most beloved sneakers of all time and this Military Blue colorway is among the most coveted versions ever dropped. If you are keeping an open mind towards Fusions, these are available now at MarqueeSole with a wider release expected in the coming months. Via NT.

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You don’t have to work too hard to make the Air Max 1 look good, and Nike keeps proving it with one fresh release after another. This time around, it’s the ladies who will benefit as we take a look at a very crisp new women’s Air Max 1. The shoe features a solid white upper with a combination of leather and mesh for its construction. Add to that a shiny Metallic Silver midsole and accents, as well as additional Lemon and Turquoise highlights, and you have a nice spring sneaker with a little bit of flash to them. This Air Max 1 also sports some bright Lemon Yellow laces to throw a little more color onto the solid white base of the upper. If you ladies are looking at these as a must-have, you can grab a pair right now on eBay.

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A few weeks back, we gave you a look at this new collaboration between rapper, Lupe Fiasco, and Converse. As part of the PRODUCT (RED) line, Converse and Lupe will be releasing this Chuck Taylor All-Star with a good cause in mind. The shoe features a full patent leather upper and toe cap with a white midsole and some subtle red touches to symbolize the (RED) angle. A red stripe is included on the midsole and the top eyelet rings on each side of the shoe are red as well. Another nice touch is the satin lining that will keep your feet feeling as good on the inside as they look on the outside. Look for these to drop some time next week at davidz. Via NiceKicks.

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We saw two other new pairs earlier today in Bulls and Magic-like colours, but this pair would be suitable for anyone, anywhere!  The Nike Hyperize updates the Hyperdunk’s groundbreaking design by opting for a zig-zag Flywire pattern on the side panels.  This pair is done in a simple black and white colour scheme, so the main standout feature beyond those high-tech, translucent sidepanels is the looping backboard design on the tongue tag that resembles an ‘@’ symbol.  These will be at home on your practice court when they drop at Nike Basketball retailers including Foot Locker in September 2009.

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The fellas over at Alife headquarters are making moves in an effort to empty some space for their upcoming batch of fresh products. Starting today and continuing on through Sunday, Alife and A.R.C. will be holding one of their infamous Courtyard Clearance Sales to try to clear out some of last season’s merchandise. These great deals don’t come around that often, so you won’t want to miss this one. As usual, the sale will be cash only, so hit that ATM and head on over before the store gets picked clean.

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Ultra-hip Japanese label, Comme des Garcons, has teamed up with sneaker brands before to collaborate on shoes, but their latest joint venture with Converse could easily be their best yet. Comme des Garcons has put their touch on the iconic Converse Chuck Taylor All-Star, giving it a fairly simple look with some choice style touches. There will be a low and high Chuck in both off-white and black colorways with a red heart with eyes gracing the outer half of each shoe. This addition gives the otherwise plain shoe a nice dose of flavor to help them stand apart from the pack. The low and high models are available in both colorways now at Bobos. Via HighSnobiety.

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We saw the Bulls-coloured joints earlier today, so let’s take a closer look at another new colour of the Nike Hyperize that shows off some of the new design elements in great detail.  On this pair featuring black, white and sapphire blue, we get a good look at how thin and light Nike’s Flywire technology really is.  The white side panels reveal that the material is so strong and svelte that it’s basically translucent.  This pair is another can’t miss, and sure to be at the top of plenty of back to school shopping lists when they release this August at Nike Basketball retailers like Foot Locker.

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Nike’s LeBron line is starting to grow bigger every year with more colorways and now more spin-off models. Everybody knows about the Zoom LeBron VI and we are now three installments deep into the Zoom Soldier Series, but now its the Zoom LBJ Ambassador that is back in its second design to help provide some back-up to the other LeBron models. The Cleveland Cavaliers and St. Vincent St. Mary-inspired colorways of the Zoom Ambassador II were already previewed last month, but here are two additional versions that will be arriving later this year. One will feature a black on black scheme throughout with the other Zoom Ambassador II sporting what appears to be a blue denim upper with additional white and navy accents. All four are expected to hit stores some time later this year, so we’ll keep you posted on release info. Via Kenlu.

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Reebok has once again teamed up with Japanese retailer, Chapter, for a new collaboration pack, and like their Juggernaut Pack from a few months ago, the subjects are also the Pump Omni Lite and the Court Victory Pump. This time around, instead of solid colorways, both shoes go in the total opposite direction of the Juggernaut kicks, using a rainbow of bright pastel colors to bring these two classics to life. Different shades of pink, green, yellow, purple and blue can be found on both, as well as sections of patent leather on the Pump Omni Lite and a hexagon pattern on the heel of the Court Victory Pump. If you’re still not sold, then just turn out the lights. This isn’t called the Glow Pack for nothing. Check out the images after the jump for a look at what these kicks look like in the dark. Both pairs are available now at Chapter.

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While they’ve been a mainstay on the streets since the mid 90s thanks to a push from Ghostface Killah and other hip-hop stars, it’s still crazy to think that Clarks Originals has been around for sixty years.  It was back in 1949 when Nathan Clark combined rough suede with crepe soles like the ones he’d seen while stationed in Cairo.  Today, these new models take the Desert Boot design to new heights with a dope pack of crazy fabrics and patterns.  From the classic beige suede to a model with a paisley print, these six new pairs are sure to find favor with a wide variety of buyers.  These joints will release in Fall/Winter 2009 to commemorate the design and their release a year later in 1950.  Stay tuned to Sneaker News for updates.  via HB

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Last month, we gave you a sneak peek at Nike’s new Zoom Skyposite basketball shoe and now we have some new colorways to show you. The ongoing theme with these color schemes seems to be that many appear to be inspired by other popular Nike basketball models. As mentioned in the previous Skyposite post, the royal blue version keeps it in the “posite” family with a nod to some Air Penny kicks and the black on black model sports some diagonal stripes that are reminiscent of the Air Jordan 2009. Now we get a look at a pair in the fan-favorite “eggplant” colorway and another bears certain similarities to the Chaos edition of the Zoom Kobe IV. The metallic silver pair could quite possibly be based on Tim Duncan’s Total Foamposite Max shoe. These shout outs are always appreciated by fans of the Nike Basketball legacy and will likely make these kicks a hit when they drop this coming fall/winter. Via Kenlu.

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