It seems like the Louis Vuitton x Kanye West sneaker collection has been the most popular collection of sneakers to hit retailers as of late and it appears that they are even more popular amongst celebrities as we have seen everyone wearing them including Jay-Z, Lance Gross, Carmelo Anthony, and now T-Pain. The Jasper’s are the most popular, T-Pain, wore the Grey and Pink high-top sneakers while performing at the Samsung AT&T Summer Krush in New Orleans, Louisiana.
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Our suspicion that the ‘Asparagus’ Nike SB Dunk Low was a newer incarnation of the sneaker pictured above has proven to be warrented. Though they didn’t undergo a name change, the former ‘Toxic Avenger’ Dunks have earned a new nickname and gone through another minor design change. Now known as the ‘Toxic Sea Robin’, this lowtop manages to incorporate the existing New Jersey theme with just a bit of spite for the Beantown Lobstermen. Officially de-Troma-ed, these make up for it with an extra ‘toxic’ translucent outsole in neon green that’s among the most striking we’ve seen. NJ Skateshop will have these in stock on Saturday, August 15th. Be sure to check Sneaker News for info on wider availability. via N-SB.org
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Two brands that have made some major contributions to urban style and culture during their lifespans are both celebrating significant anniversaries this year. Pioneering hip-hop label Def Jam is turning 25 this year, while adidas will mark its 60th anniversary. With adidas kicks and classic hip-hop going hand in hand, it made perfect sense to team up for a co-celebration of the respective milestones. Def Jam and adidas have joined forces to co-brand some anniversary editions of a few of adidas’s classic models. The first batch consists of a red and gold Forum and a black and red Stan Smith. Both feature Def Jam and adidas branding, as well as a special “AD.60.DJ.25″ logo in recognition of the double anniversary. If you are a fan of Def Jam, adidas or both, you can find the kicks now at ShuhYou.
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Rocawear celebrated it’s 10th Anniversary with a party hosted by Jay-Z and friends in New York City this past Monday night. A number of celebrities were in attendance including director Spike Lee, Anthony Anderson, Memphis Bleek, Rihanna, and more. Although this was a Rocawear party, Jay-Z didn’t break out the new Rocawear R+ Evolution sneakers instead he rocked the Nike RT1′s in Black and Azure, a pair of sneakers he must love since he wore another colorway during this year’s Hot 97 Summer Jam. Spike Lee wore a pair of the Air Jordan Force Fusion (AJF 4) IV sneakers in the White and Cement colorway inspired by the original Air Jordan IV’s he wore in his movie, Do the Right Thing. Take a look at what the other celebrities in attendance wore after the jump.
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Last night, we showed you Chris Paul’s home colorway PE of the Air Jordan II and now we get a look at the away version, also made for the young point guard during the 2007-2008 NBA season. These kicks keep things a little simpler in terms of color blocking by using only one accent color. The shoe sports a black on black upper that uses a combination of nubuck and pebbled leather. Accents are provided by some splashes of rich yellow on various sections of the shoe, including the same “CP 3″ embroidery seen on the home version. Like these others, these will not come cheap, but if you’re willing to empty your wallet for them, you can find them now on eBay in a size 12.5.
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As part of a final project at the Bezalel Academy of Art & Design in Israel, a student named ELNA created three customized pairs of Nike Dunks and then created a video to help market them. As you will see, the results are pretty impressive. ELNA obviously put a lot of time into giving the often-customized Dunk some of its most imaginative looks yet. Two pairs of Dunk Lows and a Dunk High model have been given colorful makeovers, complete with wild patterns, shapes and vibrant colors. Keep reading after the jump to check out all three, as well as a look at the super-cool video that was created to promote them. Via Freshness.
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British e-boutique oki-ni offers some of the best in high fashion for men. A project that began with Raf Simmons and Levi’s, their Archive has focused its latest iteration on Nike. With the generous help of Crooked Tongues founding member Chris, we can take a look back over the Swoosh’s rich history. Chris’ collection is quite deep and there’s too much to mention, but among the key holdings are DQM Air Max 90s, a massive array of Air Max Plus TNs and the Coke-branded Kukinis above. Click the jump to see a few more and check out the whole archive today.
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You can say all you want about the Nike Zoom Kobe Make Sense. The fact of the matter is that the Zoom Kobe IV is one of the most innovative and comfortable basketball kicks *ever*. Its lowtop design has been released in countless colourways and this edition brings it all back home. For Kobe, that’s literally true, as this ‘Philly’ edition rocks an All-American palette. You’ll find reflective 3M stars around the ankle collar, signifying his 2002 NBA All Star Game MVP won at the Comcast Center, while ’8/23/78′ on the insoles remind us the baby was born a Virgo. Grab these today from eBay. Photos: 95Soleman/Shaolin8
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