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Hot on the heels of the super-cool Nike x Transformers 2 pack, Nike will also be releasing another three pack of kicks inspired by another classic 80′s cartoon turned summer blockbuster. You may have already seen our preview of the Cobra Commander Alpholution and now we get a look at another installment of the collection. The deadly white-suited Cobra ninja, Storm Shadow, will be the inspiration for the second shoe in the pack, a mostly White Zoom Sharkalaid with some minimal Black and Red accents and a clear outsole. Like the Cobra Commander Alpholution, these kicks feature the Cobra insignia on the tongue and a Swoosh x Cobra logo on the insoles. These are expected to drop some time in August to coincide with the release of the G.I. Joe movie and will of course be packaged in a retro-looking G.I. Joe toy box similar to the Transformers 2 Pack. Via FootLockerUnlocked.
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On his recent Nike Basketball Asia Tour, Kobe Bryant stopped by Singapore to not only check up on the local basketball players but also to recieve these custom Nike Dunk High’s from arguably the best sneaker customizer in the game, SBTG. SBTG who recently released an Original Collection of custom College Nike Dunk’s, created this special 1 of 1 “Varsity Bones” pair for Kobe Bryant, that takes inspiration from the idea of “What if?”. Although Kobe went straight to the NBA out of Lower Merion High School, he has said on a number of occasions he would’ve gone to Duke, had he chosen to go to College. This SBTG x Nike Dunk High features the Duke colorway as well as some graphics and insignia of both Bryant and Duke. This pair was given to KB24 aka the Black Mamba in his own shoe size of a US 14 and came in a special wooden box. via STREEThing
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Yesterday we gave you a look at some photos of the November 2009 Air Jordan XII Retro “Flu Game” in Black and Varsity Red, today our friends over at marqueesole have blessed us with some detailed photos of this Retro Jordan that commemorates one of the most memorable Jordan performances ever when MJ came down with the flu during the NBA Finals yet still managed to score 38 points in a crucial Game 5 against the Utah Jazz. His legendary performance that game has led the Jordan Brand to commemorate his performance with this Air Jordan XII Black and Varsity Red sneaker that features a sick face graphic to represent the flu. Look for these to drop at select Jordan Brand retailers this Holiday season. via marqueesole
Color: Black/Varsity Red
Style: 130690-062
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In case you’re not a regular in New York’s Lower East Side, that’s ALIFE’s A.R.C. Sports storefront at 157 Rivington St. The somewhat Supreme-like script in the window is a reminder that this Saturday, August 1st will see the launch of the A.R.C. x Nike Dunk High Supreme TZ. These have a dope mix of black suede and a tonal check pattern on the upper, accented with a white Swoosh and A.R.C. circular insignia on the rear quarter. Last but certainly not least is the 0.44 Sticky Rubber outsole in a delicious gum hue. ALIFE will have a free ‘Black, White, Gum & Bang!’ tee for the first 100 buyers and then some to sell after that. The shoe drops at 2pm, followed by a party at A.R.C.’s courtyard at 3. They will see an ‘extended’ release at other Tier Zero retailers soon thereafter.
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R&B Singer, Chris Brown, who has been through his fair share of trouble over the past few months was spotted in New York City on Monday at Harlem’s Rucker Park where he played in a Celebrity Basketball Game against a team led by DJ Webstar. Brown whose been recording his next studio album found time to make it out to the blacktop and did so in a fresh pair of Air Jordan XII Retro’s in the Black and University Blue colorway that we all know as the “Nubuck’s”.
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Nike just announced a World Tour featuring NBA Most Valuable Player LeBron James that will span three continents over two months focusing on empowering youth, community service, grassroots basketball activities, and basketball innovation through the introduction of the Nike Air Max LeBron VII.
LeBron’s World Tour will operate in conjunction with the promotional tour for the Lionsgate film, More Than a Game, which traces LeBron’s journey through adolescence both on and off the court with his teammates from Saint Vincent-St. Mary High School in Akron, Ohio. Lionsgate is expecting to release the film in theaters on October 2nd, with an expansion on October 9th, and a wider expansion on October 16th.
Nike will introduce LeBron’s next signature performance shoe, the Nike Air Max LeBron VII, in advance of the World Tour which begins in Chicago on August 11.
From Chicago, the World Tour moves onto Washington, D.C. (August 13) and James’ hometown of Akron, Ohio (August 21); Beijing (August 24), Shenyang (August 26), and Shanghai (August 28) in China; and Paris (Sept 1-3) and London (September 4-5). The Tour returns to the U.S. in New York (September 20) before concluding in Los Angeles (September 26).
“More than a Game will enable kids all around the world to learn that they can achieve their dreams and goals through hard work and perseverance, not just in basketball but in whatever they decide to do in life,” said LeBron James. “We can all give back and make a difference in many different ways which I hope to convey and lead by example.”
More info on the tour and on the Air Max LeBron VII Artist Series below…
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Sneaker customizer, AKALAZY, has customized a special Nike Air Force 1 for the King of Air Force 1′s, DJ Clark Kent. This custom by Lazy use an Air Force 1 Low as a base for his custom and the result is a gorgeous all over denim AF1 that presumably only DJCK will own. The entire upper is covered in denim that is stained and a bit distressed, the Swoosh uses another peice of denim, and the stitching used on the shoe comes in a bright Yellow color. The only size you’ll be able to find these in is a US 13 and that’s if you know DJ Clark Kent, otherwise you can always try hitting up AKALAZY for a pair of customs.
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Between all the Nike Zoom Kobe IV colorways that have already dropped and the infinite possibilities offered by Nike iD, we have already seen just about every colorway of the shoe that you can think of. Just when you thought Nike was done putting out new versions, this pair emerges with a simple look that really does the shoe justice. This Zoom Kobe IV sports a basic White/Purple color scheme that looks like something that would have been right at home matching the Black Mamba’s Lakers uniform last season. The specific release info on these is still unclear, but if you like what you see, MarqueeSole has some in stock already.
Color: White/Purple
Style: 381947-118
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Adding an Air Force 1 sole is fine, but let’s not forget that the Nike SB Dunk Low has a mighty legacy all its own. This latest edition has a bunch of earthy tones just in time for fall. They range from black and brown to several tones of green. Brighter notes of orange and yellow tie in the theme and make us wonder if it’s too early to grab the rake. There are also rumors that these are the Toxic Avenger Dunk SB that’s been redesigned several times. In any case, these should be dropping soon, so we’ll keep you updated. via SneakersBR
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Last week, we gave you a peek at the latest collaboration between Mita Sneakers and Asics. With several tempting classic running options to choose from, it was the Gel Lyte Speed that was selected to be the subject of this project. The shoe has been given its wildest look yet, using a muted grey/white upper that is contrasted by a variety of vibrant color accents. Different neon shades of blue, red, pink, yellow and green can all be spotted livening up various sections of the Gel Lyte Speed’s classic design. These kicks are limited to only 500 pairs to be spread out between various shops across the globe including, where else but Mita. Via SnkrFrkr.
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