Just a few days before they locked up their 27th World Series title, we gave you a look at some nice pics of the New York Yankees Trainer 1 Mid. Now, we turn our attention to the opposite coast and the city that has been home to another legendary New York baseball team since 1958. This Trainer 1 reps for the city of Los Angeles with a White/Blue/Red LA Dodgers color scheme and appears to sport some suede on the toe box and mid panel. Some additional nods to the city and team come by way of the “LA” Swoosh logo that we have seen on previous Nike releases, as well as insole graphics featuring the Dodgers’ retired numbers. If you are a fan of the Dodgers or just want to show off your California Love, you can get yourself a pair at select retailers some time this month. Via FootLockerUnlocked.

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Customizer extraordinaire, SBTG, is back with the final two installments of the popular Varsity Bones series. Both new styles are follow-ups on some previous creations we’ve seen as part of Kicks Lab Varsity Bones styles. There is a Black Mamba edition of the Dunk Low, giving collectors a crack at the next closest thing to the Black Mamba Dunk High version that was actually given to Kobe Bryant during his tour of Asia back in July. The shoe features a black/purple color scheme with a leopard-style pattern on the rear panel and several personal nods to the Black Mamba, like his logo, number and MVP stamp. The other new Varsity Bones offering is similar to the Kicks Lab x Freshness edition that we showed you last month. The design and materials of the Sable Air Force 1 remain the same for the most part, with new additions coming by way of a blue spotted Swoosh and tongue piping and black laces instead of green. If you like what you see, both pairs will be dropping in limited numbers on November 16th at the Royalefam online store.

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Last week, Sneaker News had the privilege and pleasure of visiting Nike headquarters in Beaverton, Oregon. As you can imagine, the experience was a sneakerhead’s dream come true, and despite the overwhelming sensory overload from all the visual stimulation offered by the immaculate Nike campus, we managed to pull ourselves together enough to snap some pictures to bring back for the viewing pleasure of our loyal readers.

As you might know, all of the buildings on campus are named after legendary Nike athletes, so naturally, it didn’t take us long to inquire about checking out the Michael Jordan Building. Upon entering the structure named after the most heralded Nike endorser of them all, you are immediately greeted with an incredible museum-like display, chock full of the most incredible accumulation of Michel Jordan memorabilia that you will likey ever find in one room.

The center of the lobby area is home to two glass display cases that feature the first 16 Air Jordan sneakers, many game-worn, autographed or both. Moving out towards the walls, there are large glass cases on each opposing wall, filled from floor to ceiling with jaw-dropping MJ artifacts. In addition to more signed and game-worn sneakers, the displays feature jerseys, magazine covers and photography, as well as props and mementos from some classic Air Jordan commercials and campaigns, and even some early prototype samples from the formative years of the iconic line.

Keep reading after the jump for a look at all the wonders contained inside the awe-inspiring Michael Jordan Building display area, and stay tuned for more from our recent trip out to Swoosh HQ.

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Little by little, we’ve been getting some looks at the retailer collaboration editions of the Reebok Pump 20th Anniversary Collection, and now we bring you the latest sneak peek. New Jersey shop Packer Shoes will be unveiling their version of the OG Pump any day now, so we thought we’d whet your appetites a little in the meantime. Check out some pics of the special Packer hangtags after the jump, and see if you can figure out what the possible inspiration for their Pump20 concept might be. Don’t fret if you’re stumped though. We’ll have more pics and info on this collaboration in the very near future, so stay tuned.

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Last month we gave you a first look at the Nike SB Dunk Low–black/navy-griptape. These are truly a pair of SB’s, and are the type of shoes that look more like they should be used to skate rather than just sit around and chill. The design elements like the griptape toe box are a feature that gives a nod to skaters everywhere who wear their SB’s to actually hit the pavement and skate. These Nike SB Dunk lows feature a navy blue suede toe and heel, perforated leather side panels and of course the namesake griptape toe box, while sitting on a white midsole and black outsole. If you are interested in copping a pair now they are available at the Korean based shop Choko

Style: 304292-403
Color: Navy/Black

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A Bathing Ape’s URSUS Bape collection debuted this fall, marking the first set of designs from WTAPS head and new Bape lead designer Tet.  The collection has centered around some interesting fonts paired with an old hotrod graphic that has popped up in a few places, along with a few others that have the look of modernized classic Americana.  And URSUS has added their touch to the Bapesta lowtop, although modernized might not be the best descriptor for the change.  Mostly, it’s a stitched side panel that has these looking different from any of the other high-contrast Bapestas we’ve seen before.  Grab yours from Cliff Edge.  via HB

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Here is a look at an unusual concept by Japanese brand AG. These are the Raiders GTS Boots. These sneakers definitely get some inspiration from the Nike Air Raid and actually look like they also mimic the silhouette of the Ato Matsumoto Hi Strap Sneaker. Although these Raiders GTS Boots get their design inspiration from other well-known brands they offer a fashion forward and luxurious look with the use of premium materials and simple, crisp, clean colorways. These Raiders GTS Boots by AG are available now through Rowgage.

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LIVESTRONG releases from Nike this year have put a vicegrip on black/yellow just like ‘Chicago’ did with white/black/red or how most things you see in purple/gold remind you of ‘Lakers’.  While this effect is undoubtedly a benefit to the cause of crushing cancer, it might lead to some confusion over these latest Nike Air Max 90s.  While they’re not endorsed by Lance Armstrong or his charitable organization, they do look fresh with a mix of black, greys and yellow.  You can grab a pair of these today, only from JD Sports.

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A few years back, Undefeated teamed up with Nike to create a fresh new look for the Air Force 1. The shoe featured a variety of materials on the upper with a Vandal-like piping adding further to the unique interpretation. In addition to nice color schemes and textures, the most memorable feature of the kicks was the “ONYOURFEETKID” printing along the side of the midsole. In keeping with the theme of creating new LIVESTRONG editions of some Air Force 1 Classics, the UNDFTD AF1 will now be honored with a fresh new “ONYOURBIKEKID” version. As you might expect, the shoe sports the standard Black/Varsity Maize LIVESTRONG color scheme, but still maintains plenty of its original identity thanks to the materials and piping. Release info is still unconfirmed, but we’ll be sure to keep you posted. In the meantime, you can check out some pics of the originals after the jump. Via SnkrFrkr.

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How many of you found your way to seeing Fritz the Cat or the biopic Crumb after the artist’s Vans series released?  Off the Wall continues to highlight some of the greats of modern American art, this time with more inspired by the pen of Robert Crumb.  With this Vans Vault Authentic One Piece LX, they’re going straight at the (irony?) bone, using the KOT character that a judge ruled in 1976 Crumb didn’t own.  Maybe this is part of the deal to pay the back royalties he was ordered to pay, but in any case is a pointed reminder of how controversial dude’s drawings have been.  Celebrate the demented genius and cop these from Wish.

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It’s no secret that DJ Clark Kent is a veteran connoisseur of Air Force 1′s, so when it came time for Complex to compile a list of the top 50 Air Force 1′s of All Time, it was a no-brainer to hit up DJCK for some help. The Air Force 1 is one of the most iconic sneakers in history and has been released in so many incredible variations over the years that narrowing them down to 50 is no small task. The list contains a nice blend of new old, beloved and obscure, as well as some of Clark’s own legendary AF1 creations. Get over to Complex to check out the whole top 50 and see if your favorites are there. And if they’re M.I.A., be sure to let us know what Air Force 1′s you would have included in your top 50.

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Japanese mainstays Chapter and Stadium got up with Reebok to create a really interesting take on camouflage.  The Reebok Reverse Jam ‘Camouflage Jam’ Collection consists of one pair that has a tradional four-coloured camo patterned upper with a bright red sole.  Where it really starts to get interesting is the wheat coloured joints that look like any other Timbo-lookalike until you notice the embossed lines.  Camouflaged camouflage…genius!  If you’re feelin’ these very ‘meta’ styles, cop both of them from Chapter Express.

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