Thursday Throwback by: GourmetKickz

Year: 2005
Name: Air Force 1 JD
Style #: 306509-144
Colors: White / Obsidian – Chrome
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“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! Years ago before the hottest releases could be found at Tier Zero accounts or NSW doors, the hottest AF1′s could be found at JD Sports, a UK based chain of stores. Before the Nike AF1 25th Anniversary JD Sports collaborated with Nike to create dozens of unique and exclusive AF1′s that could only be found in the UK  at JD Sports locations. This made getting your hands on a JD Exclusive quite a task, making the few eBay sellers who specialized in these rarities quite popular among U.S. sneakerheads. The above shown JD Exclusive is a very simple yet classic design. Featuring an all white upper this shoe was released in the Spring of 2004 and featured both smooth and textured leather. It also featured a rarely used double swoosh; an obsidian classic swoosh wrapped with a chrome border, yes chrome! Like most foreign exclusive AF1′s this sneaker featured an extra embroidered swoosh at the tip of the eyestay colored in obsidian to hook up with the midsole stitching and heel accents. Now of course seeing an all white and obsidian AF1 Low is certainly no rarity, which makes these all the more special, as only the trained eye of a sneaker aficionado would instantly realize that this is no ordinary U.S. release, but something far more special. JD Exclusives are notorious for using superior materials and color combinations never seen on U.S. bound releases. They are among the most sought after and most memorable AF1′s to date and often the hardest to find. So if you began collecting recently you probably don’t understand the difference between a JD Exclusive and a GR. That’s quite alright, as once again the Thursday Throwback is here to both titillate and educate. So novice collectors looking to outdue your competitive cohorts, start scouring the web and seek to step up your JD Exclusive game.

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Way back in April, we gave you a look at this interesting new Air Maxim Trainer 1 model that fuses elements of the Air Maxim 1 with the Air Trainer 1. Sometimes when these hybrid models pop up, it seems like the ones that should work don’t and the ones that shouldn’t work do. In this case, other than the era that they were both created in, the Air Max 1 and the Air Trainer 1 have very little in common in terms of design, aesthetic or even purpose. Obviously, one is a running shoe and the other is a cross-trainer, but for some reason, the classic nature of both seems to make for a nice harmony when combined into a single design.

This version will feature the classic Chlorophyll Air Trainer 1 colorway, giving the shoe an added boost of OG flavor, despite the fact that this is technically a new model. Also of note, the Air Maxim Trainer 1 will feature a combination of suede, leather and Flywire on the upper, as well as an Athletics West tongue label. Look for these to hit select retailers some time this fall, and for now, you can check out some more pics after the jump. Via HighSnobiety.

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Although the town of Cherry Hill is actually found in New Jersey, it’s actually more of a suburb of Philadelphia. That’s why at the grand opening of the new House of Hoops in Cherry Hill, the Nike Hyperize will be paying homage to Illadelph with the release of two new colorways inspired by the City of Brotherly Love. One version sports a patriotic Challenge Red/Varsity Royal/White color scheme with sections of red felt on the upper. The other Hyperize features an even bolder look thanks to a Varsity Maize upper with Black accents and an exaggerated Hyperize tongue label. The Challenge Red pair will go on sale at the Cherry Hill grand opening this Saturday, with the Varsity Maize version arriving on Sunday. Keep reading after the jump for a better look at both pairs, as well as some more info on the House of Hoops Cherry Hill grand opening celebration. Via FootLockerUnlocked.

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It made perfect sense for the well-received Tecmo Bo theme to appear on Bo Jackson-relevant models like the Air Trainer series, but the concept has also been used on some less related kicks like the Blazer High, Sky Force High and now the Air Max Light. This Air Max Light model sports a White upper with Varsity Royal and Scuba Blue accents and a tonal pixel pattern printed on the toe and heel section. An added touch of Scuba Blue can also be found on the outsole to help complete the Kansas City Royals color scheme. Like with some of the other Bo-inspired kicks, his Tecmo Baseball likeness appears stitched into the tongue label. if you are feeling these kicks or are just trying to collect the entire Tecmo Bo series, you can find this Air Max Light version now on eBay.

Color: White/Varsity Royal-Scuba Blue
Style: 315827-145

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Just a couple of weeks until Labor Day unofficially marks the end of summer, but there’s still plenty of time for BBQ parties.  The Nike Dunk High is back, this time resembling a set of tablecloths.  The red one has the traditional outdoor-eatin’ vibe, while the blue edition resembles the Blue Lobster SB Dunk lining.  Both have ripstop nylon toes and in these new photos, we get a good sense of the barely-translucent outsoles.  They’re made for ladies, but anyone who can find a size to fit should grab these hot off the grill from eBay.  Photos: ID4Shoes

Style: 344142-411
Color: Midnight Navy/White

Style: 344142-611
Color: Challenge Red/White

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The Converse Skateboarding line has quietly been winning over a lot of sneakerheads lately with their revamped spins on some classic Converse styles. This CONS CTS High model takes the iconic Chuck Taylor High and gives it a nice premium leather look that is also built to skate in as well thanks to some extra padding. Aside from the tonal leather uppers, you’ll notice that the entire leather sections are covered by a perforation pattern, improving breathability and adding a stylish elelment to the look of the shoe. For starters, the CONS CTS High Perf will be available in black and white colorways, both with solid uppers and white midsoles. Keep an eye out for these at select CONS retailers during the Spring/Summer 2010 season.

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We’ve seen a ton of Safari-printed Nike Air Max 1s this summer. From the crazily coloured womens pack to a Safari 87 mashup, the wide variety still leaves us wanting more.  Enter this pair in hyper blue.  The vivid shade allows the black Safari spots to explode from the mudguard, while grey and white elsewhere balance the effort.  Grab these today from Purchaze.

Style: 308866-142
Color: White/Hyper Blue-Metallic Pewter

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We’ve come to expect calculated insanity from Visvim.  Considering their catalogue of embellished chukkas, sandals and hightop sneakers, this might be the best representation of the company’s vision so far.  The Visvim Malisset Elk-Folk is a lowtop moccasin-like shoe with a rich, tumbled black leather upper.  It sits atop a crepe sole that looks to have a strip of wood on top and features a carbon fiber heel plate.  Toss in the corded laces, beads sewn into the toe and tassles on the heel and these are complete (-ly ‘Visvim’).  Grab a pair today from colette.

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What do kodiak bears and some sort of half-King Kong-half-Bigfoot creature have in common?  Aside from being hairy, you’ll need a good pair of boots to survive either.  Enter this collaboration between outdoor gear company Realtree, Boston boutique Bodega and Vans.  The mossy green Chukka Boot pictured above has all the makings of a solid wilderness-ready effort, complete with golden metal eyelets and the earthy palette.  We expect these during the cold part of the year, so stick with Sneaker News for updates.  Be sure to click the jump below and check out the (unintentionally?) hilarious ‘creature’ mentioned above.  via HB

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Expect the Nike All Court to pick up some serious momentum.  The Blazer-derived design is just too smooth to fail with its utterly unique asymmetrical toe cap.  This pair we saw back in June looks at first glance like it could be a part of the LIVESTRONG collection, but a closer look reveals a different inspiration.  The faux-reptile leather upper might be seen to resemble a gorilla’s face, as the heel tab prominently features a pair of bananas.  These are yours for the grabbing from Chapter and should be stateside soon.

Style: 336123-001
Color: Black/Black-Tour Yellow-Chlorophyll

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We’ve been keeping you steadily posted on the collaboration between Jeff Staple and Airwalk. Some styles began releasing towards the end of July, and at this point, all nine STPL x Airwalk models are available at Payless stores for some very reasonable prices in time for back-to-school. The designs run the gamut from high tops, to mids, lows and even slip-ons, each with its own unique style and color scheme. The entire collection is available now at Payless stores, as well as on the Payless online store, and if you keep reading after the jump, you’ll find more pics of all nine Staple-designed shoes and a coupon good for $10 off your purchase.

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Plenty of Nike Air Max runners have come bearing gifts of Safari print in honour of Nike ACG’s 20th birthday.  This pair maximizes the key design feature of the Air Classic BW when doing so.  A thin strip of Safari accents the black stripe that encircles the shoe, stopping only to let the Swoosh point through.  Toss in some red and these are ready to go.  Grab yours today from eBay.  Photos: StepToRun

Style: 358797-103
Color: White/Black-Red Dragon

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