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With over 10 years of shredding, features in video games, and hustling to make a name for himself, it’s no wonder that Chad Muska’s signature Skytop shoe became such a success even in mainstream fashion. Here we have the first street sighting of the new Skytop II, being worn by the man himself. Known as the “Gradient” colorway, these will be a very limited release as part of the Supra World Tour. Only 36 pairs were produced and only ten spots will be selling them, one of which will be Cali’s Factory413
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The Nike SFB (Special Forces Boot) was created to be pretty much indestructable, so it’s only natural to see it manifesting in a bunch of new colourways. Hiroshi Fujiwara proved how dope it can look in all black, but instead of his midtop ‘chukka’, this pair takes colourless nylon and shiny leather halfway up your shin. Couple that kind of extra support with an articulate Free sole and these might be the perfect warm-weather answer to some of the chunkier winterized joints. No matter your location, you can cop these from NikeStore.
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With whole buzz about Reebok’s Pump20 project, we tend to forget that there are numerous more pump models from the brand. BEAMS is yet another collab this season for Reebok, this particular partnership for a set of Pump Fury’s. A monochromatic choice of orange or green, these Fury’s come in what seems to be nubuck and micro-mesh. The only accented color is found on the actual Pump feature, as if to give more recognition of its 20th anniversary of the pioneering technology. Available at at the BEAMS shop, these are expected to be available in a few weeks.
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Yesterday we gave you a look at half of the Nike Valentines Day Pack. Here Is the other half, a pair of women’s Nike Vandals that get the same treatment as the Court Forces. The upper consists of white leather with a plaid toe box and side panels with a purple and red strap. There is also a strip of back patent leather that follows the stitching all over the shoe from the toe to the lace holes. Again the design elements that make up these Vandals is a more minimal approach to the Valentines Day theme and is executed nicely. Look for these to hit stores in time for February 14th festivities. Via Guillotine
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When a shoe you’re looking forward to doesn’t make it to retail for some reason, it can be among the worst feelings a sneakerhead can ever feel. Then again, there is an undeniable silver lining, especially for those with size 9 feet: samples are, by definition, rare, and let you expand your collection and/or rock some unattainable heat to make your entire social graph jealous. Enter the Nike Air Trainer 1, pictured above in a white and Carolina blue colourup we expected to see in stores a couple months back. The general public’s loss will be a lucky someone’s gain, as these joints just popped up available from verbdws on eBay.
Style: 317554-101
Color: White/University Blue
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The latest Nike Air Force 1 Bespoke is so shiny and slick looking, people will either think they’re wet or covered in lacquer. Designed by Montonari Mikiya, these Bespokes use a black mix of shiny croc leather, patent leather, plus nubuck on the tongue and a Loopwheeler fleece lining. The rear croc sections make for a sort of friendly fight with the clashing cuts through cement grey elephant print Swooshes. Add a bright yellow MX sole and matching laces and these cannot be ignored. Make your own statement with an appointment at 21 Mercer Street’s Bespoke lab.
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New York, NY 10013
TEL #: 212-226-5433
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Nike calls ‘em ‘Rustic’, but these are two of the smoothest and most sophistocated packs we’ve seen of late. Available today at Nike Sportswear’s 21 Mercer St. flagship store in New York are the latest Nike Air Zoom Toki Quickstrike and Blazer Mid Supreme, which is a Tier Zero release. Both go with that beautiful lightly-oiled caramel-coloured leather that might look even better when scuffs are strategically applied. Darker brown laces add balance, with white vulcanized soles (and piping on the Tokis) brightening up the whole picture.
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21 Mercer Street | Map
New York, NY 10013
TEL #: 212-226-5433
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Whether he and LeBron could end up as teammates is a matter of wild speculation at this point, but Dwyane Wade is most definitely getting his hands (and feet) onto (and into) some dope Air Jordans. We just saw his Air Jordan 16.5 PE against King James and the Cavaliers, and now D-Wade’s Twitter is showing off a brand new colourway of the recently unveiled 25th edition of the series, Air Jordan 2010. This one is black nubuck with a white circle enclosing the ‘window’ and grey on the midsole and heel tab, plus ‘WADE’ on the inner eye placket to signify the PE-status. Expect these in February 2010.
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Many expect LeBron James to create a new phase in his career by signing with the New York Knicks or some other bigger-city squad when he becomes an unrestricted free agent this summer. You can consider the artist’s rendering above an indication of a less significant change that hints at the whole summer-of-Ten thing.
LeBron James is changing his number to ’6′ starting next year. The King knows he’s not the ‘next Michael Jordan’, but he does revere MJ:
I just think what Michael Jordan has done for the game has to be recognized in some way – soon. There would be no LeBron James, no Kobe Bryant, no Dwyane Wade, you name all the best players in the league right now and the last 10 years, there would be none of us without Michael Jordan.
For those in the know, this isn’t a huge shock. LeBron has been spotted warming up for Cavs games wearing number 6 (one night even slipping it on by accident while sitting the bench), wore that number on his way to Olympic gold, and oh yeah, he’s been saying it since at least February 2009: “If the NBA retired 23 because of Michael like baseball did with Jackie Robinson [42], I would definitely switch it. Maybe I would someday, we’ll see.”
After last night’s victory over the Miami Heat, Bron-Bron suggested:
It’s time [for the NBA to retire 23]. He’s the best basketball player we’ve ever seen. Mike does it on the court and off the court. If you see 23, you think about Michael Jordan. You see guys flying through the air, you think about Michael Jordan. You see game-winning shots, you think about Michael Jordan. You see fly kicks, you think about Michael Jordan. He did so much, it has to be recognized, and not just by putting him in the Hall of Fame.
Though the Knicks get nearly all the ’10 press, we can’t help but wondering about the timing. See, Heat GM Pat Riley was so impressed with MJ himself (must’ve been all those playoff drubbings in the early ’90s) that he made the double-triple off-limits for Miami players during His Airness’ farewell tour in ’03.
Could this be a sign that LeBron would be changing his number anyway, and that there might be some sample pictures leaked that would reveal his intention to sign-up for the South Beach lifestyle?
That’s pure speculation, of course, but a LeBron-Wade team seems like a natural candidate for the next great NBA dynasty. It’s a marketing opportunity so powerful that it could probably even break through the invisible Nike-Jordan Brand ‘wall’. Stick with Sneaker News for updates on all LeBron James sneakers.
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We expected LeBron James to wear the Yankees 27th World Series edition of the Nike Zoom LeBron VII (7) during his only appearance at Madison Square Garden last Saturday. King James surprised us by wearing those on Wednesday against Orlando, opting for the Red Carpet edition against the Knicks at MSG. Then, Nike turned around and released these at House of Hoops yesterday with zero warning. With all this trickery, it’s understandable if you missed them, but have no fear: Osneaker has a limited run of this LeBron quickstrike.
Style: 383578-101
Color: White/Black/Baltic Blue
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