We already gave you a few looks at the Nike Pegasus 89 Berlin Wall including the teaser and some more detailed images. Now we bring you not only some more pics of Pegasus 89’s but also the very creative new setup that Nike has set up in their Spirit Room location in Berlin. The space was originally a gallery space, and was actually revamped into a street scene, using mediums like actual concrete to make things as authentic as possible. Even all the furniture boasts concrete and hand drawn graphics that add to the street effect. There is also a Nike hoodie available in black and grey to match the Pegasus 89’s with interchangeable Velcro patches, as well as a bag sporting similar graphics and design details. via Highsnobiety

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Starks Laces, made famous by their “Gucci” and other custom sneaker laces, has been expanding with some great collaborations. Their latest is a collabo with Timberland on a new 3-eye hand sewn shoe that will only be sold through the Starks online store. Check out some teaser images after the jump and stay tuned to Sneaker News for more updates on this limited collaboration between Starks Laces and Timberland, scheduled to drop in early December.

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As warmly as most sneakerheads welcomed the Air Max LeBron VII, the biggest buzz surrounding the shoe was perhaps thanks to the Red Carpet NFW edition. People went crazy for this crisp color scheme and classy woven upper, only to find out that the actual release would be extremely limited in quantity. The Red Carpets hit only four stores last Thursday and were sold out before most people even knew they had dropped. Now we bring you the good news that we have not seen the last of these beauties in stores. There will in fact be a restock of the eagerly awaited kicks at select House of Hoops and Foot Locker locations, so if you missed them last week, you should have no excuse when they hit shelves on December 3rd. Via FootLockerUnlocked.

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A few days back, we brought you a sneak peek of a new Parra Nike Air Max 1 collaboration that was initially thought to be a Patta creation. It turned out to be a Parra, further adding to many people’s confusion between French artist Parra and Dutch retailer Patta. Now that that’s hopefully all cleared up, we present a look at an actual Patta Air Max 1 collaboration that will be dropping as a Quickstrike some time after the green and purple AM1s that we have already shown you.  This colorway features a nice blend of rich colors and materials, using sections of corduroy, denim and suede splashed with varied shades of blue, green and red. Specific release info on these is yet to be announced, but for now, you can check out some more pics after the jump. Photos via MusicSkins.com.

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We have steadily been keeping you up to date on the latest on the DJ AM Memorial Fund auction on eBay, and as you may be aware, a large portion of his collection has still not shown up for sale. If you’re wondering what else you can expect to pop up, you can get a glimpse of a couple gems that are now on display at Undefeated. To help raise awareness for the auction and honor DJ AM in the process, a glass case has been set up at UNDFTD Silverlake with a few of AM’s treasures like the N.E.R.D. Dunks and Rocafella and Black Album Air Force 1′s to name a few. You can keep reading after the jump for a look at more of the display, and check out the progress of the Deckstar x UNDFTD DJ AM Memorial Fund Auctions on eBay.

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We thought it was settled back in ’97, but Nike proved that East vs. West is still a viable rivalry.  Most of the releases have been out for a while, but the delicious ‘Bacon’ Nike Air Max 90 Current Huarache by New York’s Dave’s Quality Meats is welcome any time.  A darker take on the original that’s lighter than its samples, this updated Bacon might bite you back with its toothy Free sole.  They’re finally available stateside at exclusive Nike accounts like Proper.

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Last but certainly not least (right in the middle, actually, with six entries) in our extensive look at Reebok’s 20th Anniversary Pump collaborations is Europe.  We’ll start with the most recent revelation, Patta’s khaki-coloured gumdrop that might be the truest expression of this shoe’s basketball roots.  24 Kilates goes with a simple black and white design that stays close to its roots and maximizes the signature orange pump.

Another (goofy) nod to the golden days of The Pump is a pair of OGs only available in size 20.  Solebox’s version evokes another popular shoe from that time with its light-up Pump, while colette uses a grey jersey that reminds us of Reebok’s aerobics gear.  Completing the group is another grey drop, the pixelated Hanon design.  Only 31 pairs of each when they drop, so you better get your EuroRail passes in order.  via SF

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John Mayer, believe it or not is a bit of a sneakerhead, he’s been seen wearing various sneakers while playing shows across the world and during his time off. This past week he played a show at the Beacon Theatre in New York City and was seen wearing a pair of the Nike x Dave’s Quality Meat (DQM) Blazer High’s in Black. This pair of collaboration Blazer High’s was released exclusively at Dave’s Quality Meat last June. Mayer may have taken some style tips from his friend Jay-Z as he was dressed in all Black with the exception of the Swoosh on the Blazer’s.

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If you follow Sneaker News regularly, you might have noticed that Korean retailer Kasina popped up in the sneakerhead scene by offering early releases of some eagerly-anticipated heat earlier this year.  Then again, if you happen to be from Korea, you know that they’ve been running the premium kicks game over there for ages.  Their cherry red mix of patent leather and nylon looks pretty dope with a Tiffany range of accents.  This eleventh hour debut puts them in good company, as long-time Reebok collaborator atmos revealed their nightmarish speckled design.  Enjoy shots of those two, plus submissions from Espionage and Juice after the jump.  via SF

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When Reebok and their collaborators started to reveal the 20th Anniversary Pump collection, the first few were all European boutiques.  The Asian representatives have been somewhat scattered in their timing, and over the past couple of days, these North American shops have unleashed a torrent of Pump20 designs.

DMV’s Commonwealth is pictured above not just because they rep my home state, but because they’re the newest to be unveiled, after ARC slipped theirs in late last night.  We’ve given you multiple exclusive looks at the Packer Shoes Dominique Wilkins-inspired model and you can see more of those plus the Pumps from Bodega, Kicks/HI, St. Alfred, Stolen Riches and UNDFTD.  via SF

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It’s safe to say we’ve seen our fair share of previews- some just a sneak peak to have the suspense kill you, while others have given us the opportunity for a thorough examination.  With many of the shops hosting launch parties tomorrow night for the officially release at midnight (on the 20th, you should have guessed that), whatever shops with intent to promote have pretty much done so already.

But when you’re OG like Alife Rivington Club, one of the most established names when it comes street boutiques, there isn’t much need to promote- simply the confidence that loyal supporters will love them and cop.  And rightfully so with the sight of these.  On the lighter side of the Pump20 color schemes, A.R.C.’s Pump opt for a very simple and clean aesthetic, rocking a ivory colored micro-suede upper with stark white accents.  Top it with gum accents on the sole and hangtag, and this is ‘Crispy as Fuck.’  As with all the Pump20, A.R.C. will be limited to 31 pairs.

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Todd Bratrud’s insane ‘Brain Wreck’ Nike SB Dunk High Premium was one of the most creative collaborative visions that made its way to retail this year.  When we first peeped a sample during a June Nike SB showcase, we expected the heels to have their designer’s name, but he flipped the script to reveal a cohesive theme on behalf of Skate Mental.  As for SM, they were to be incorporated in the special ‘NIKE SM’ tag on this variant sample’s tongue, but that was nixed in favour of one with blue accents.

With this in mind, you can start Waldo-ing all the differences: the sample outsole was pink instead of black, sample toe is light grey instead of pink.  Probably the two most significant changes were stitching: the sample only had an outline of the amazingly-detailed quilting found on the released edition, plus its heel is screened on instead of embroidered.  This is the kind of ridiculously rare stuff that truly great collections are made of, and one size 9 pair is available at MentalKicks.

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Color: Pavement Grey/Neutral Grey-Vivid Pink

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