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We saw Nike create a series of reptile skin and/or metallic Air Max 90s earlier this year. Given that we’re approaching this iconic sneaker’s twentieth birthday, it would be natural to assume a sort of celebration. For some reason, though, none of these have released to retail markets, even in so much as a quickstrike (this particular pair features a ‘Nike International’-branded midsole, so we’ll keep you posted on a wider release). They’re similar to the other metallic gold joints revealed in July, but these eschew the flaking in favor of a smoother finish. As with alot the aforementioned sneak-releases, these are available at Osneaker.
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Nike Sportswear dropped a couple of new colourways of the often-HF’d Match Classic this weekend. Though there’s no sign of Hiroshi Fujiwara’s design touches, it’s only natural to associate them with the Japanese visionary. Gone are his typical branding hits on the midsole, revealing a pure white vulcanized rubber bottom that looks excellent next to a nappy suede, thanks in part to light vintage discolouring. A black pair with red accents plus a pair in red/yellow can be yours from NSW retailers, including their 21 Mercer St. flagship.
Style: 358044-200
Color: Dark Cinder/White-Challenge Red
Style: 358044-600
Color: Varsity Red/White-Varsity Maize
Nike Sportswear
21 Mercer Street | Map
New York, NY 10013
TEL #: 212-226-5433
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Thank goodness for the internet. Its impact on our lives has been immense over these past fifteen years, but right now we can’t help but focus all of our gratitude on this ‘Asia Exclusive’. The Nike Zoom LeBron Ambassador II (2) returns in a black/gold/red/white mix that sorta matches some of the Cavs’ alternate jerseys. While the mostly black full-grain leather upper might clash with Cleveland unis featuring alot of navy blue, we suspect these would be just perfect for outdoor ballin’, hence the ‘ORAP’ designation (Outdoor Rubber Asia-Pacific). Cop yours from Kixpress on eBay.
Style: 375508-012
Color: Black/White-Varsity Crimson-Metallic Gold
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Jordan Brand unveiled its spring 2010 Air Jordan Flight 45 High collection last weekend, and the feedback was overwhelmingly positive. Once a misfit quasi-hybrid model, the strapped shoe grew up (literally) and looks to be ready for the big time thanks to some amazing new colourways. One of these that sparked a ton of intrigue are the cool grey and white joints pictured above. We get a better sense of the design now, realizing that some of the apparent gradient is actually created by a highly reflective ballistic nylon. These look perfect with icey translucent outsoles, so enjoy the photos after the jump and stick with Sneaker News for updates on these and all Jordan Brand 2010 releases. via HC
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We’ve come to expect the absolute best quality from the Converse Product(RED) collaboration and this pair is a prime example. The Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Ox has rarely looked as good as this pair in premium grey nubuck. Most of the accents are tonal greys, save a few hits on the tongue tag and matching red top eyelets. There’s also an interesting leopard print on the liner that just barely peeks out around the ankle collar. You can grab a pair from Japanese e-tailer Kinetics.
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In a 2009 where the Blazer probably beat the Dunk in terms of total releases, we saw very little of the Nike Vandal. Here are two pairs of the VNTG High version that matches one of Nike Sportswear’s key themes for Spring ’10: neon with white contrasts (or vice-versa). In these new photos, it appears that the vintage details have been dialed back, but then again, the controlled randomness of ‘aged’ elements means each pair looks a little different. via HS
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Reebok just unleashed a torrential downpour of 20th Anniversary Pump collaborations. This teamup with Japan’s XLARGE, then, is sorta like the drip-dropping of gutters after the storm subsides: a simple pleasure in which a keen observer can find immense beauty. The XLARGE x Reebok Pump Omni Lite is simpler than most of the Pump20s, utilizing mostly black, grey and white. It’s this simple base that helps you focus on the dope gradient eyelet wing, whose middle-grey hits pick up some of the same blue light reflected by turquiose and royal blue branding on the rear quarter. Expect them at the best Japanese boutiques come December 4th.
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We’re still mildly befuddled by the ‘Phantom’ Nike Air Max LeBron VII (7) and its shifting back and forth between metallic accent colours. Don’t confuse this as another version of that shoe, though, as this AML7 is going for a look all its own. Whereas the others were pretty much blacked out, save the metallic parts, these have a healthy dose of white on the mudguard, midsole and Swoosh. Perhaps the nicest feature on this pair is the dual-coloured Flywire strands. The black ones blend in, leaving the gold joints to pop as pinstripes. Stick with Sneaker News for updates on these and all LeBron James Nikes. via FC.T
Style: 375664-001
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Reebok brought together the eighth most-prolific NBA scorer and NFL’s career rushing leader together in celebration of The Pump’s 20th Anniversary. Legends of sport Dominique Wilkins and Emmitt Smith were on hand in New York Thursday night as RBK threw a party to commemorate the massive collaboration’s release this weekend. They’re pictured above with Pump designer Paul Litchfield, who has gained a bit of notoriety himself during this exegesis of the best sneaker gimmick ever. Peep some excellent displays that feature the full spread of Pumps after the jump.
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Some of you may remember a new House of Hoops opening up down in Houston. The Footlocker chain will be opening up another location in Mesquite, Texas; Town East Mall to be exact. Replacing the existing Footlocker, House of Hoops will have its grand opening today, Saturday the 21st. Debuting with a bang, the new HOH will have an array of heat on shelves, including a Hyperize “972″ PE. Sporting traditional Cowboys colors, the Town East Mall exclusive is a perfect pair for anyone with strong Dallas pride- especially now with a new shop of fresh selects. Along with the Dallas Hyperize, the new HOH also has in stock several other dope pairs, including the Ben Gordon Hyperize PE, Pau Gasol Hyperize PE, Rudy Gay and Deron Williams Sharkaliad PE’s, and the highly anticipated Eddie Cruz AF1 High.
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