
It’s unclear whether Eddie Cruz’ LA-inspired Dunk Highs were a custom set or if they might be upcoming releases. No matter which is true, we’re set to receive a pair from Beaverton that shares a palette with the ‘University of Sports Celebrities’. The new Nike SB Blazer High pictured above is nicknamed ‘USC’ because of its appropriation of the Trojans’ red and gold. The white midsole and gum rubber outsole will have these stepping out in November alongside the recently revealed ‘Dark Chocolate’ SB Dunk Mid. Stick with Sneaker News for updates. via N-SB.org
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The Vans Era’s simple construction makes it one of the best models for simple colour contrasts and mixed fabrics. This newest pack utilizes both to great effect. The Beauty & Youth x Vans Era 80s Pack features three pairs that combine dark courderoy on the toe and heel with a lighter canvas on the midfoot. There’s one pair each in tonal brown, black/white and navy blue/grey. All of them ride white vulcanized rubber soles with a foxing band that matches the darker colour. These are available now at B&Y b&ms in Japan and soon from ZOZOTOWN.
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One colorway of the Nike Air Elan Premium that we’ve already previewed is this Grey suede and Metallic Silver colorway which looks extremely premium and comfortable although maybe a bit hard to clean when they get dirty. The upper uses nearly all Grey suede with a bit of Metallic Silver on the shoe’s tongue. These are available now at select Nike Sportswear retailers including Caliroots.
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When Vans unveiled their East vs West Pack of Forty-Four Highs back in January, we already knew that the black pair in that pack would be accompanied by a white counterpart. At the time, we believed the white version would release around the time of the black pair’s February drop, but it didn’t go down like that. Instead, the shoe that’s also been referred to as ‘Fremont Hi’ will release at a more appropriate time for white shoes. The Crooks & Castles x Vans Forty-Four Hi will be available next Saturday, June 6th only at the Crooks 8021 flagship in LA. via CtotheJL
Crooks 8021 Flagship Store
8021 Melrose Ave
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323.944.0576
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The Nike Royal Mid has become one of the more well received new lifestyle sneakers from Nike Sportswear. This sleek high top sneaker has just been released in a new White and Metallic Gold colorway at select Nike Sportswear retialers worldwide. This colorway of the Royal Mid uses a Metallic Gold color on various parts of the shoe including the tongue and toebox while premium White leather is used on the rest of the shoe. Some additional features include a leather wrapped insole as well as a Nike Sportswear carrying bag for these sneakers. via Caliroots
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Nike made several shoes in honour of Jackie Robinson’s culture-shifting Major League Baseball debut. Just as Jackie did back in 1947, a pack of Blazers ‘broke the colour barrier’ by blurring the lines around that shoe’s Swoosh. Another, more modern look from Beaverton came in the form of a special colourway of the Nike Air Max Griffey Swingman Remix. The Kid’s signature sneaker had Jackie’s special date sewn into the insole, but we didn’t know when or if they were going to release. Without too much buildup, these have been released at select Nike dealers for a bargain price of just $95. Take a look at more pics after the jump and let us know if you find ‘em near you. Thanks Tranandco
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Nike’s newest outdoor basketball sneaker is a continuation of the Nike Sharkley series of sneakers from Nike Basketball. This new sneaker, the Nike Zoom Sharkalaid, is a combination of the Nike Shake N’Destrukt and the Nike Air Raid. The Sharkalaid features the outsole of the Nike Zoom Sharkley. This Black, White, and Varsity Red colorway is the first of many to be released. The Nike Zoom Sharkalaid will be available at various Nike Basketball retailers in the upcoming weeks. via LTD Online
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Kanye West set the trend by collaborating with Nike on the Air Yeezy sneaker and now Omarion will be releasing his collaboration sneaker with Madfoot, a Japanese sneaker brand. The Omarion x Madfoot sneaker is called the OBOI and will be available in four different colors in June. The sneaker features a high top silhouette with a midfoot strap, which is becoming more and more prevalent in various lifestyle sneakers. The OBOI will retail for 9,975 YEN (~ $104.95 USD). via FUF Blog // Madfoot
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Last April, to help promote the than upcoming Hyperdunk, Kobe Bryant jumped over a speeding Aston Martin. The Most Valuable Puppet Kobe re-enacts the famous car jump to show LeBron how it’s done.
Check out the original “car jump” below.
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Just a quick reminder to go out and cop the Air Jordan XII Nubuck today. With its mostly black upper a combination of leather and, you guessed it, nubuck, these escape the abyss with just a few university blue accents. Put your mind at ease and be sure to get these by copping them today from Sneakerhead and other Air Jordan Retailers.
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Black on black is one of the more popular colourways for basketball sneakers of late. Though these miss the ‘triple black’ label because of silver inside the full-length Air bubble, the latest Nike Hypermax is sure to have its fair share of fans. Everything beyond the midsole is tonal black, including stripes on the ankle strap that match the Flywire spines. These are both figuratively and literally a hot look for summer, especially on-court, and you can grab a pair today from FinishLine.
Color: Black/Black
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The picture above is only one of four new drops from ALIFE, but it certainly typifies the entire bunch. Each member of this quartet of ALIFE Everybodys features a black upper. Dispite this similarity, three of them are quite different. We say three because two of the four are black leather incarnations of the Everybody Mid Pro, with one each for men and women. The remaining pairs include a rear quarter-patched Everybody High America and the crossword puzzle-like Everybody High Cross Canvas, which is a ladies-only run. All of these can be his and/or hers from ALIFE accounts, including Huf.
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