Uniform Experiment has joined up with Nike to create a special edition of their “Special Force” boots, similar to the Nike SFB Lightweight boot we showed you earlier this year. Created in collaboration with SOPH.’s 10th Anniversary Collection these were made specifically for the American troops. These  Special Force boots feature many performance-enhancing technologies, with premium uppers and a Nike Free sole. The color scheme is a very grim monotone black on black. There is also a briefcase made to match the Special Force boots, and was put together with the same design aesthetics in mind. Both products will launch on November 2nd at Istean Mens and Soph. retail locations. via Hypebeast

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‘Plethora’ is one of those words that is literally used incorrectly more than in the intended way.  With the Nike Zoom Kobe IV colourways, though, we really do have an overabundance.  There have been nearly as many blocking patterns as games over the past year for the hardest working man in basketball and now the LA Lakers’ purple and gold has spilled over onto these Nike Air Force 1 Lows.  Apparently there was only a little of each hue to go around, since these are limited to a GS-sized run, but the Kobe signature-laden small sneakers are available now from ID4Shoes on eBay.

Style: 314192-151
Color: White/Varsity Purple-Varsity Maize

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As you have probably already heard, to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Pump, Reebok will be collaborating with 20 different sneaker shops from all around the world on some very limited special edition colorways. We have already shown you a few Pump collabs that have leaked, and now we take a look at the latest to emerge. UK retailer, Size?, took a different approach to their installment of the Pump20 collaboration collection, choosing to do a play on the store name by creating some extra large versions of both original colorways, one for each foot. With so many other variations releasing alongside, Size? decided to go with some huge size 20 versions of the OGs to ensure that they stand out from the bunch. Obviously, these are intended more for collector and display purposes than to be worn, but longtime fans of the Pump will no doubt drool over these giant classics even though they won’t be able to rock them. Keep reading for a look at the Size? Pumps and stay tuned for more on the remaining Pump20 collection.

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Many sneakers brands come out with Halloween based sneaker designs, but do not always deliver an original theme. Puma executes the Halloween theme very well with their 2009 Halloween pack. There are two different models available, the Basket Boo and Mr. Bones. The Basket Boo includes a ghost face detail on the heel and a small appliqué on the top lace hole that resembles some some kind of dripping slime. There is also some ghost artwork on the outsole. The Mr. Bones Mid gets its inspiration from a scarecrow and has many mismatched panels with very visible stitching work. Via Kenlu

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It started with the surprise release of of a Nike Air Max 97 and with yesterday’s unannounced Big Nike Low, it seems that the Spike Lee Pack is again without warning.  These might not actually ever make it to retail shelves, but it’s not because the Nike Air Safari 87s pictured above are too crazy for release.  They stay pretty close to the OG colourway (*note that the LIVESTRONG box does not indicate an affiliation with that collaction), removing all orange and adding the signature spectacled tongue tag to remind us of the Mars Blackmon character that made Air Jordan advertising so innovative and entertainment back in the day.  You can cop this sample in US mens size 9 from verbdws on eBay.

Style: 371740-051
Color: Black/Red/Grey

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Last month we showed you some great images of the Nike Zoom Kaiju snowboarding boot. It has been reported that stores can’t keep these boots in stock, and are getting great reviews from those who have purchased their pairs already. The Nike Retailers that carry these Zoom Kaiju’s are also getting a Nike Poster that features this signature boot. Via CtotheJL

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If the Nike Air Max Burst ever ascends to the heights of contemporaries like the Air Max 1 and AM90, it will probably take a special promotion.  While there’s probably nothing on the order of Nike SB in the wings that could raise this retro runner to new heights, a spot on the LIVESTRONG roster certainly wouldn’t hurt.  It looks like these will never hit retail shelves, but that dope yellow-on-black design should have smaller feet, Steelers fans and sneakerheads of all stripes curious to cop these from verbdws on eBay.

Style: 609057-071

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Nike and Kobe Bryant released the Zoom Kobe IV in a colorway known as “Chaos” which had a joker themed color scheme. These more detailed images show how Nike Zoom Kobe V has colors that are much bolder and brighter than the Zoom Kobe IV version. The textured upper is made to look like a three-toned snakeskin, while the red speckle pattern on the mid-sole has a sinister resemblance to blood splatter. The outsole and Nike Swoosh are done up in a super bright neon green. These Nike Zoom Kobe V’s will be hitting reatilers in the near future, but if you can’t seem to wait you can get your pair early from MarqueeSole.

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Nike loves to ruffle feathers, this time amongst sneaker heads.  You’ve already been well informed of the North vs South Rival Pack, and now here’s an all black pair for the South.  Featuring leather and mesh, the midsole on these also feature the same pattern as the White/Maize pair we showed earlier this month.  So for those who liked the concept but preferred a more conventional colorway, here it is.  Available at Caliroots.

Style Code: 325018 016
Colorway: Black/Black-Anthracite

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DC has teamed up with the Hotel on Rivington for the DC LIFE Admiral Sport Produced exclusively for the hotel staff. This is the fourth time DC has hooked up the staff with some fresh sneakers. These DC LIFE Admiral Sports have been customized with a laser etch of “HOTEL ON RIVINGTON” on the outsole as well as a red strap that signifies a key color in the Hotel On Rivington. The Admiral Sport is part of the Spring 2010 DC LIFE Collection and will be available beginning in January 2010 at select DC LIFE retailers and the DC Online Store.

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We got a look at these all the way back in January, but haven’t seen anything since.  BMX star Nigel Sylvester put a popular twist on the Nike 6.0 Mavrk lowtop: a premium Lakers-like colourway.  If you squint, these look a little like the Zoom Kobe IVs that have quilted stitching around the ankles, especially because of the faux-lizard toebox.  A closer look reveals a vulcanized rubber sole that should be perfect for biking and skating.  These should be available at Nike 6.0 retailers like Dan’s Comp next week.  via Rad Collector

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Nearing the dawn of a new decade, Air Jordan mania is a much realer ‘threat’ than Y2K ever was.  At the turn of the calendar, we’ll be fat on a feast of Air Jordan retros, but the pair pictured above is so much more than just dessert.  Air Jordan VIs were the first shoe MJ wore to hoist the Larry O’Brien NBA Championship Trophy back in 1991 and now you can cop a near perfect copy.  These employ varsity red in place of infrared, but everything else is spot-on.  If you need to get your hands on them early and have relatively small feet, Osneaker has US mens sizes 8 and 8.5.

Style: 384664-061
Color: Black/Varsity Red

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