The Nike x Doernbecher Children’s Hospital partnership has already raised a boatload of dough with the recent auctions of the Grammy and Air Jordan VI editions of the Air Yeezy, and the mission is still underway. Nike and Doernbecher have joined forces with Sole Collector for a new charitable endeavor. Two different Air Yeezy-inspired t-shirts have just been released. Both shirts are black with one using pink print with the laser-cut graphics from the Grammy Air Yeezy collectors box and the other sports white glow-in-the-dark ink displaying some early design sketches for the Yeezy’s. Both shirts also have the Sole Collector and Doernbecher logos printed on the sleeve with the original heel tab logo on the back, but you still haven’t even heard the best part. The purchase of one of these shirts enters you in a raffle to win a pair of these patent-strapped Tan Air Yeezy’s in your size, personally laser customized by none other than Mark Smith. Whether you like the shirts or not, all the proceeds got to the hospital and it seems like a small price to pay for a chance at winning something so special. To purchase yours, click here.

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Yesterday, we gave you a look at the 2009 Doernbecher Freestyle collection, and now we get an up-close look at the Zoom P-Rod III designed by Collin Callsen of Stayton, Oregon. You can tell Colin had some fun with this one, decorating the shoe with graphics and patterns in addition to the fresh color scheme. The shoe features a White upper with a Blue-tinted camouflage covering the Swoosh and laser printed motorcycles and skulls on the mudguard and toe box respectively. Also of note, a Safari-like pattern graces the heel panel and a camo effect is applied to the outsole, giving this version of the P-Rod III a fun-loving look without going too far over the top. Look for these to hit select Nike retailers in November with all proceeds going to the Doernbecher Children’s Hospital. Nice job Collin!

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The live auction for this year’s Doernbecher Freestyle Collection took place this past Saturday, raising $189,800 for the Doernbecher Children’s Hospital.  High bids for uniquely designed sneakers, potentially saving some lives, wasn’t the only thing causing a stir.  The guys from SOLE helped out making wall pieces for the auction, which took place at Weiden + Kennedy in Oregon.  The abstract works were composed of materials from each respective shoe in this year’s collection.  Interesting to see how each piece takes individual form based on the distinct shapes and accents from the different shoe styles.  Seeing these mounted on the wall only adds more energy evoked from the specially made creations initiated from this yearly event.  via SC.

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After making a nice comeback in 2009, it looks like the Air Footscape will be hanging around for awhile thanks to two new colorways that will be dropping later this fall. One new version features a Black suede upper with a Light Grey toe section, further spiced up by a bright Yellow midsole and ankle sock piping. The other upcoming Air Footscape colorway sports a Royal Blue mesh upper with a healthy dose of Black accents and a White midsole. You can keep reading after the jump for a nice look at both colorways, and keep an eye out for these at select Nike retailers this November. Via heizhushoes.

Color: Black/Light Grey/Yellow
Style: 311378-003

Color: Royal Blue/Black/White
Style: 311378-002

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The Nike Alpha Force series has been honored by the Air Alpha Force 1 Supreme hybrid from 2007, as well as this year’s updated Zoom Alpholution model and of course Charles Barkley is no stranger to signature Nike kicks. Now Chuck and the Air Alpha Force II are reunited again as a Retro release. Back in his early playing days with the Philadelphia 76ers, Sir Charles was known to rock a pair of Sixers inspired Alpha Force II’s, and now you’ll have your chance to follow suit. The shoe sports a White leather upper with splashes of Royal Blue and Red and an embroidered #34 on the heel. If you’ve been waiting a long time for these classics to make a comeback, you can get them now at Osneaker and House of Hoops.

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The new slimmed-down P-Rod III model is getting good reviews after dropping in the initial Black and White colorways, as well as this month’s Sport Red quickstrike. We’ve shown you a few sneak peeks at some upcoming colorways, and now the latest version is starting to hit retailers. This P-Rod III uses a Midnight Fog suede upper with section of leather on the toe box. Accents are provided by multiple splashes of Sport Red on the Swoosh, laces, eyelet rings and heel branding, as well as an Off-White Tongue, White midsole and Black outsole. Fans of this new colorway of the P-Rod III can find a pair in stock now at Flatspot.

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Here’s an update to our report earlier this morning on the adidas x Jeremy Scott JS Wings for Spring/Summer 2010, it looks like its more of a multicolor patent leather edition than the hologram material we originally thought the shoe was made of. The sneaker was worn  by male models during the Jeremy Scott Spring/Summer 2010 Runway Show at London Fashion Week. The Spring/Summer 2010 Jeremy Scott Runway Show seems to be designed after a Flintstones theme with lots of bright colors and Flintstones like patterns. Check out more photos of the Multicolor JS Wings and some behind the scene photos below… Via Nylon

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Gel Lyte IIIs aren’t all Asics has to offer.  They’re putting a little animal intensity into that assertion, adding all kinds of wild elements to their Holiday 2009 collection.  Fans of the GL3 needn’t worry as the flagship retro runner is back in two mostly tonal editions, the most subdued of the entire lot.  There’s a Safari Pack that includes the Procourt Boots, Courtrebel MT and Fraser pictured above.  The Classic Pattern Pack is made up of two Procourt ARs and distinguished by its argyle ankle straps.  Take a look at all of these and a few others including some bright GT-2 runners after the jump.  via HS

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Here’s a Nike Air Force 1 Low Bespoke Smush Parker would have been proud of in a former life.  The ex-Lakers guard showed off his wide assortment of Premium MX AF1 Lows from Nike iD earlier this summer.  It’s a tad confusing that the Bespoke designed by Johnny Hockin uses the new MX sole that has a different translucent Air appearance than the Premium MX line of AF1s, but we trust you can keep em straight.  Johnny’s well crafted Bespokes go with a mostly white leather upper, adding purple denim to the rear panel along with gum rubber on the sole and a complimentary shade of golden brown in the sockliner that has us thinking Staples Center.  Whether you love or hate this one, if it inspires you to make your own, call Nike Sportswear’s 21 Mercer St. store in New York for an appointment.

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21 Mercer Street | Map
New York, NY 10013
TEL #: 212-226-5433

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To say that ALIFE got their swag on with this latest drop is an understatement.  Now, we’re not being effusive with praise here (even if the colours are spectacular).  More pointing out that not only is the ALIFE Everybody America High pretty much a cut and paste (sew?) copy of the Nike Dunk High silhouette, but now they’ve applied the SWAGGER Terminator feel to two different pairs of Americas.  There’s one pair each of turquoise or brown, each of which is constructed of a mix of lightly tumbled, patent and faux-lizard leathers, smooth nubuck, nylon mesh and woven nylon.  Whew, that’s a mouthful, but the variety of fabrics gives a fantatic tonal effect.  Grab both pairs so you can mix and match them; they’re available at ALIFE retailers like Wish.

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This coming winter, Nike will put out a nice Winter Pack featuring number of models including the Nike Blazer Low pictured above. The sneaker goes with the simplest of tonal brown palettes, adding a strip of fabric around the sole and a multicoloured patch that really pops from the heel tab.  While the insole might say “Maharam”, we have confirmed that these are not a collaboration with “Maharam“. Look for these this Winter season but you can cop a sample in US mens size 9 from Osneaker.

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Halloween is definitely a holiday that lends itself to some interesting sneaker concepts, and Nike is getting into the spirit this year with a number of Trick or Treat-inspired kicks for the kids. Yesterday, we gave you a look at an attention-grabbing pair of Jack-O-Lantern-style Dunk Highs and now we turn our attention to another horror-themed GS release. This Blazer High features a Black upper and midsole with a clear Swoosh and Volt skeleton feet graphics along the sides and on the toe box. The kicks also stick with the concept on the skull tongue label, but we haven’t even told you the best part. To make these Blazers even more fun than they already look, the graphics have been equipped with glow-in-the-dark materials to let those bony feet show even at night. If you’ve been looking for something special to drop into the goodie bag this year, you can find these in GS sizes now from 95soleman on eBay.

Color: Black/Clear-Volt
Style: 354758-091

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