A.R.C. (Alife Rivington Club) has launched a new website that offers various products that are currently stocked at the new A.R.C. Sports Store. The new website also features a blog that will give readers a look at what goes on at ALIFE including previews of upcoming collaborations. The new website also features an Online Shop that carries a number of hard to find products including the various A.R.C. collaborations. The new Alife Rivington Club website can be viewed here.

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One of our favorite female artists, Rihanna, was spotted in New York City on Monday leaving the recording studio in a fresh pair of Nike SB Blazer High Premium’s. Rihanna was seen wearing a Perfecto Leather Jacket by Jeremy Scott and these Purple Suede Blazer SB’s. If you’re a fan of Rihanna then you might know that she’s actually a big fan of Blazer’s and has also been seen wearing the Nike x Cassette Playa Blazer High Supreme’s as well.

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Since the mid 80′s, Air Jordan sneakers have been known for being on the cutting edge of both fashion and footwear technology, always being depended on for the most up-to-the-minute performance and aesthetics. Now that the Jordan line has so widely expanded, doors have opened up for the creation of some simpler styles that are not so worried about pushing the limits of sneaker design. The new Jordan Campus Chukka takes Jordan Brand in a different direction, offering a more sophisticated lifestyle model to those who are determined to stay fresh even as they get older or possibly just when dressier situations come up.

The Campus Chukka uses premium materials and a simpler design to bring the Jordan-style to the lifestyle sneaker market. The design is very basic, but definitely flaunts some unmistakable Jordan flavor. The first Jordan Campus Chukka colorway will be a black suede model with a white midsole and will be a limited edition release on June 1st. At least two other versions will release nationwide in August, adding Light Chocolate and Sail to the Campus Chukka arsenal. Stay tuned for more on the Jordan Campus Chukka and be sure to check out the fresh Light Chocolate colorway after the jump. Via Freshness.

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Nike already gave a nod to the city of Houston back in February with a sizzurp-dripping Vandal High model that was part of their “For the Love of the City” pack. Well, apparently the folks at Nike still had more love to give to the city and will now honor a different long-standing Houston tradition with the “Space City” Big Nike Low. The shoe is a tribute to the Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center which is the home of the Mission Control Center, astronaut training facilities and several other programs that we don’t have the security clearance to mention at this time.

The “Space City” Big Nike Low features a silver upper with a tarnished metallic heel panel and a navy blue patent leather Swoosh. Also of note are the planetary ring Nike logo on the heel and the speckled outsole that resembles an infinite galaxy loaded with those stars that we hear are so big and bright at night deep in the heart of Texas. These will be released as a House of Hoops exclusive on June 19th. Via FootLockerUnlocked.

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Fresh off two new colourways, one on each of the last two days, here’s another Air Jordan Flight 45.  This pair was revealed early this month and we saw two sets of pictures during the first week.  With a black design featuring red and cement grey accents, including the iconic elephant print, this pair is a perfect fit for the classic Chicago palette.  Each of the other pairs we’ve seen had irregular perforations, and though the heel tab’s braille was clear on the red and white pair, we hadn’t put the two together until seeing this sample pair with deeper perfs.  Anyone who knows American Sign Language should let us know what the side panels and toe say, and if the message is clear, you can cop a pair of these now on eBay.  Pics via Sneakerhead1978

Style: 364756-067
Color: Black/Varsity Red-Stealth

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Now that we know the Air Jordan Force IV (AJF 4) is set to drop with the original mesh side panels in tact, let’s take a closer look.  Though the mesh makes these much more like the original Air Jordan IV, these still feature enough differences to take note.  Starting with the sole, which features a thick red stitch, these also borrow the Air Force 1′s perforated toe and also include the AJF-signature lacelock.  Another noteable difference between the AJF4 and AJIV is the suede tongue (the OG IVs had a mesh tongue).  Any way you slice it, these are sure to be a coveted upon their September release and we’ll bring you many more pictures, including new colourways, here on Sneaker News.  via 52Xie

You can also get a pair now from 95soleman on eBay.

Color: Black/Cement Grey-Fire Red
Style: 364342-061

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Nike has been on the cutting edge of training shoe design and innovation for over 20 years, and now to pay homage to their rich heritage, they have combined some of their classic design elements with new technological advancements to create a Trainer for the growing demands of today’s top athletes. Last week, Nike unveiled their eagerly anticipated new Nike Trainer 1 model at the Nike Knows Training Summit at UC Irvine in California. To spice up the event, Nike invited some of their biggest name athletes to answer some questions and to join some local students in a training workout. Several top performers in their respective sports like Adrian Peterson, Troy Polamalu, Amar’e Stoudemire, Brandon Roy, Bryan Clay and Matt James were on hand to join in the fun, and of course to show off their own personalized Trainer 1′s. Be sure to keep reading after the jump for an inside look at the event, the Nike Trainer 1 and a display of classic Nike Trainer models and ad campaigns. Via Freshness.

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While Nike pushes the Blazer to give its workhorse a respite, ALIFE is still working a Dunk-like silhouette for another edition of the Everybody Mid Parachute.  This edition of the nylon sneaker features a simple black and white colourway that’s spruced up by yellow accents plus polka dots on the laces and midsole.  As with all midsoles, these come with extra laces.  In this case, they’re simple white or black, allowing you to tone down the dotted vibe.  These should drop at select ALIFE retailers soon, but you can cop ‘em now from Cap Collector One.

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There has been a lot of Trainer buzz in the Nike world lately thanks to the recent unveiling of the Nike Trainer 1, and to coincide with the debut of the newest Trainer model, Nike is bringing us a new colorway of one of the classics that paved its way. This Air Trainer III sports a very clean look with a predominantly white leather upper that sports some perforations on the toe box and midpanel. The white base is offset by some scattered light grey accents, including a section of textured grid pattern around the eyelets. The only real color comes by way of a rich orange patent leather Swoosh that really pops in contrast to the light foundation colors. These Air Trainer III’s are expected to hit select Nike retailers at the end of the month, so keep your eyes peeled for this nice crisp pair of summer kicks and be sure to check out some detailed close-ups after the jump.

Color: White/Team Orange-Stealth
Style: 679066-182

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Reebok has been doing a good job this spring of getting some of their classic Pump models back into the spotlight. You may have recently seen our previews of a new colorway of the Pump Court Victory II and the Insta Pump Fury installment of the Courier Pack, and now it’s time for another overlooked model to join the party. The AXT Side Pump Trainer offers the same technology, but with a very different look. These kicks sport a Pump mechanism on the side of the upper instead of the tongue, giving them a sleeker look, but still providing the same custom fit and support capabilities. This Reebok AXT Side Pump Trainer features a white leather/mesh upper with black and neon yellow accents, including a solid neon midsole. This colorway definitely looks pretty crisp and has some major retro appeal. If you’re a fan, you can pick up a pair now at Dr. Jays.

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Vans put out quite a few packs in collaboration with superstar rock bands over the last year and now they’re going to work with some legends of contemporary American art.  We already saw their Rick Griffin-inspired kicks from the Vault collection and today we see the Chukka Mid and Era that draws from (is drawn on?) by Robert Williams.  They feature a black forefoot and tongue, while the rest is a red/white checkerboard pattern with comic cells drawn over the top.  Both this pack and another featuring work from fellow Zap Comix illustrator Robert Crumb will drop sometime soon, so stick with Sneaker News for updates.  via HS

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Visvim has made its name by adding distinctive twists to classic styles and this newest collection is a perfect example.  The Visvim Beuys Trekker Mini-Folk takes the classic Wallabee-like moccasin toed chukka and adss a few tasty touches.  These four pairs each follow the same formula: rich suede upper with irregular toebox shaping to enhance the handmade look, a plastic cup on the heel in an accent colour and the same colour replicated on the embroidery of an otherwise white tongue tag.  All of them also feature the Clarks’ signature crepe soles, but these look a bit stiffer than the OG Wallabees.  There are three pairs in various shades of brown and another in black.  The lightest brown pair features purple accents while the others have red and the black pair opts for blue.  All three of these are ready now at F.I.L.  via HB

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