Even with a ton of Fusion haters out there, the Air Jordan Force IV still has a good shot to be embraced by plenty of more open-minded sneakerheads. The Air Jordan IV is one of the all-time most beloved Jordan models, and other than the Air Force 1 midsole and a few other minor differences, these do a great job of sticking to the integrity of the original design. To make these that much more official, Jordan Brand decided to stick close to the original colorways and that’s never a bad idea when it comes to Fusions. This Military Blue edition is scheduled for an August 1st release, but you can already scoop up a pair on eBay right now.  Photos: 95Soleman.

Color: Off White/Military Blue-Neutral Grey
Style: 364342-141

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A few days back, we gave you a look at some of the still shot “running feet” paintings that artist, INSA created for the Nike Sportswear IAM1 project, and now we get a look at plenty more work from his “Looking For Love In All the Wrong Places” exhibit in London. On display were the transparent Air Max 1 feet paintings as well as number of other pieces from INSA, including the “INSA Vortex” and a huge painting of a pair of legs in some OG Air Max 1 high heels that served as the entrance way into one of the show’s rooms. You can keep reading after the jump for a look at a bunch more artwork from the exhibit. Via Hypebeast.

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After an exhausting but triumphant Championship season, you’d think most players would like to take some time off and unwind, but not Kobe Bryant. Kobe is currently taking a victory tour through Asia, meeting fans, playing some ball and promoting his new Nike Dream Season shoe. The Black Mamba’s most recent stop was a meet and greet/basketball clinic at Taiwan National University, where Kobe put on a show for the fans and gave some b-ball tips to the aspiring ballers in attendance. Keep reading after the jump to see a bunch of pics of various stops on Kobe’s trip, from the live events, to the interviews and promotions, to hoopin’ for the crowds and more. Via Kenlu.

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Ok, so we know that there have been a lot of different Air Jordan 1 colorways flooding the market lately, but in the same way that Dunks and Air Force 1′s have been embraced in all types of colors and styles, it appears that Jordan Brand is attempting to create a similar role for the Air Jordan 1. This latest version, as you might have guessed, is for girls. The shoe sports a Black suede upper with a White midsole and Red Plum accents and stitching, but the standout feature of these kicks is the intricate Black lace pattern that covers the toe box and mid panel, giving the kicks a very unique and feminine look. These will be available some time in August at select Jordan retailers, such as Corporate.

Color: Black/Red Plum-White
Style: 332148-051

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Thursday Throwback by: GourmetKickz

Year: 2004
Name: Dunk High Pro SB
Style #:305050-013
Colors: Black/Black

“This is how we take the old from new, the new to the old, the old from the new!” Yes we’re about to take you back….. Way back…… into time! Taking a break from AF1′s for a change I thought it would be nice to showcase a sneaker that affected alot of sneakerheads and propelled even more into the game. Back in 2003 Futura painted the “Never,Never, Land” album cover for James Lavelle’s european trip-hop group U.N.K.L.E. In a sick and crazy collaboration Nike SB decided to partner with both Futura and U.N.K.L.E. to release the masterpiece you see above, cleverly nicknamed the “Dunkle”. This sneaker marked a very distinct point in the SB brand as it appealed to fashionistos and skaters alike. It’s simple colorway of black, white, and pink (though only black is credited on the SB box) made this sneaker stand out from the jump. The craziest part of the shoe however is Futura’s artwork from the U.N.K.L.E. album cover adorning almost the entire upper of the shoe. The artwork seems to be applied in a very unique manner, similar to the method used in printing newspapers. Finer details such as Futura’s signature “atomic” symbol and the band’s name “UNKLE” are embroidered onto the inner and outter heel flaps of each sneaker. Additionally the Dunkle features some of the best materials used on an SB or any Nike for that matter: full grain black leather, white patent leather, and supple pink nubuck! You would be hard pressed to find any sneaker previous to this release that used pink nubuck let alone this combination of colors and materials. The insoles come with “Mo Wax” printed on them, denoting one of the labels the “Never,Never, Land” album was released under. Extra white SB laces finish off the package and all are contained in a pink SB box of course. With the Futura inspirped Livestrong FLOM’s releasing soon, true collectors are surely reminiscing on other monumental sneakers from Futura. The Dunkle is surely one that springs to mind immediately during these moments of sneaker nostalgia. So if you have these gems in your collection, dig them out of the abyss of your sneaker closet, hold them near and dear, look deep into the eyes of Futura’s Nosferatu and wish these Dunkles live on forever as they are truly one of the dopest sneakers ever released by Nike SB!

More photos below…

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We have already given you a few previews of this luxurious Air Jordan 1 model, and now they are starting to pop up early from some eBay sellers. Say what you will about the recent overload of Air Jordan 1 colorways, but some of them are pretty hard to hate on. This version sports a Black on Black color scheme with a combination of full-grain leather, mesh and ostrich leather on the upper, giving the shoe some stylish flair despite its solid colorway. This Air Jordan 1 model is slated for an August release, but if you’re feeling these, and want a pair early, you can find them now on eBay.  Photos: 95Soleman.

Color: Black/Black-Anthracite
Style: 332550-002

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Nike SB’s fall lineup is looking quite sharp.  Be that as it may, there’s about a 100% chance that someone will say these are no good, which is roughly the same chance that someone will bemoan the lack of a puffy tongue on this latest release.  The Nike SB Dunk Low Pro pictured above is clearly in its sample form (sans puffy tongue), but the colour scheme is still dope.  These have a burgendy suede upper with a white leather toe and metallic gold leather Swoosh.  The highlight here, of course, is the multicoloured pattern on the ankle collar and tongue that slightly resembles a pre-Coogi Bill Cosby sweater.  These should drop soon stateside, but you can grab them today from EST Premium.

Style: 304292-672

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Here we have a look at the latest unreleased SB Dunk sample, and in this case, the color inspiration seems fairly obvious. With the recent Lakers NBA Championship and the huge skate scene out in Cali, it seems like a no-brainer for Nike SB to make a Los Angeles Lakers-inspired Dunk model. The shoe sports a purple/yellow/black upper with a combination of suede and full-grain leather. These are reported to be a 1 of 1 sample and unfortunately it has also been stated that, at the moment, Nike has no plans to ever release them for retail. The bright side is that at least you got a chance to see them before the sample gets buried, so enjoy taking a further look after the jump and we’ll let you know if Nike SB changes their mind. Via TSG.

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Good news for those of you Nike Toki fans as it looks like Nike will be releasing yet another new colorway in the upcoming months with this Black, Lime Green, and White colorway. This is coming shortly after we told you about the Obsidian and Vivid Pink pair. The Toki combines the Nike Sabaku upper with the Nike Blazer outsole giving it a clean and classic silhouette that is often compared with the Vans Chukka. This particular colorway should get a lot of love because of it’s versatility, the upper comes in Black suede, the outsole is White, and there’s a small hint of Lime Green to give this pair some flair. The release date has not been set but you can pick up your pair now at OSneaker.

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We know they have great taste in music, but we can now get a better look at the heart of the Patta x Pro-Keds collaboration.  It consists of two versions of the Royal model, one hightop and one lowtop.  Both are done in white pebbled leather with stitching and both ride a gum rubber sole, which appears to be Patta’s signature at the moment.  You can rock these with the included white leather cord laces or opt for either white or gum flat cloth strings.  These are set to drop later this year at retailers like Hanon in honour of Patta’s 5th anniversary and we’ll keep you posted. 

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While most of you are either talking about how Lebron got dunked on or the fact that his style was a bit questionable when he was seen out at a Los Angeles club, these Nike Zoom Lebron Power VI samples seem to have leaked and fallen under our ebay radar. Some of you Lebron and Nike Basketball fans may recall that this was the original sample of the Nike Zoom Lebron VI, the shoe features a number of Lebron details including his logo and even the graffitti print that was seen on a number of previous Lebron projects. It’s quite obvious that these were scrapped and replaced eventually with what we know today as the Nike Zoom Lebron VI. So if you can come across a pair then you might want to hang onto them like the lucky bidder who won this auction. Images via ebay

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The Nike Air Classic BW has recently been seen in a number of new colorways, and here we have a look at one of the most intriguing versions yet. This Air Classic BW sports a White full grain leather/mesh upper with sections of Metallic Silver that is so reflective, it almost looks like chrome. Additional accents are provided by some touches of Navy and a few splashes of Hot Red. One of the most noteworthy attributes of this Classic BW model is the different colored lace tips that tie in both accent colors and give these kicks a nice extra style boost. There is no word on when and if these will be hitting U.S. retailers, but you can get your hands on this sample  pair now on eBay.

Color: White/Metallic Silver/Hot Red/Navy
Style: 358797-112

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