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Fresh on the heels of a grey quickstrike release, the Nike Dynasty High is back in another monotone limited drop. As with the aforementioned pair, these rely on a lightly tumbled leather with identically coloured canvas ankle straps and laces. There’s a short breather in the form of a white midsole, before diving back into the dark army outsole. If you make your way around to the back, you’ll notice some Levis-like tags, with white Swooshes embroidered into orange. Grab yours today from Caliroots.
Style: 378828-331
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Each of the photos we’ve seen so far depict the Air Jordan 2010 with a circle-enclosed Jumpman on the side panels that reminds us of the black/white AJXIII tongues. That similarity is even greater now, with those insignias now appearing on the right tongue, not to mention an uncanny resemblance in ankle shape. Its place on the side panels is taken by a translucent perforated insert ‘window’ that enhances the fit. Just above what is sure to be the signature design element are eye plackets that resemble the fourteenth Jay, with ‘JORDAN’ done in a subtle yet bold tonal print.
Despite similarities to both of MJ’s kicks from his final Chicago season, these joints are a paragon of modern sneaker design technology. We wouldn’t blame you for comparing the toe to LeBron’s latest or the translucent heel cup to the most colourful Kobe yet. With Dwyane Wade set to rock these plenty of times over the rest of the season, you can expect plenty of TV time for these joints. As for right now, you can get an in-depth look at the shoe as well as a rundown of the design process and benefits in a video with Tinker Hatfield and Mark Smith after the jump. Stay tuned tomorrow for more on the official unveiling of the Air Jordan 2010.
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While many younger sneakerheads have only known classic Air Jordans as Retros, some of us were actually around for the original releases. Back in 1989, sneaker culture was not even really a concept yet, but many of us were instantly pulled in by those early glory days of Nike and the Air Jordan line. Before there were internet stores, eBay and blogs, you had to be resourceful and actually hunt down your kicks by foot with a lot less options to work with. The term sneakerhead hadn’t even been coined yet, but we were out there drooling over everything that was emerging from the golden Tinker Hatfield era.
Without the world wide web, print media was a go-to source for info on the kicks and players we loved, but without sneaker magazines, it was rare to get a look at some Air Jordans in anything other than Sports Illustrated or the local sneaker store. Many were smart enough to hold onto their OG Jordans, and we see those on the regular, but here is a look at something a little more obscure. Just as he was becoming the NBA’s biggest star, a young Michael Jordan was featured on the cover of the March 1989 GQ Magazine, a testament to Mike’s style and a bold move to feature an athlete on the magazine’s cover.
One veteran sneakerhead had the foresight to jack this from his local library as a kid back in 1989, and was kind enough to share it with us 20 years later. Knowing the Jordan love out there in sneakerland, we figured our readers might appreciate it too. Keep reading to check out some more pics of the MJ cover and article, as well as a look at some vintage Nike and Foot Locker advertisements. Big thanks to CK for the hook-up.
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Before he was even out of high school, LeBron James was already a household name, and by the time he was taken number 1 overall in the NBA Draft, the expectations for greatness were inevitable. It seemed that he couldn’t possibly live up to the hype, but he actually quickly exceeded it, not just with his play on the court, but the mature way that he handled himself off the floor. The eighteen year-old was built like a hardened veteran in his prime and his skill-set and athleticism had arguably never been seen in a player of his stature. As we follow LeBron’s ongoing quest for an NBA ring, the King James legend grows daily. Since he first came into our awareness, we have all been “witnesses,” and in their latest commercial, Nike Basketball lets some other awed witnesses tell their stories. Keep reading after the jump to see the ad in its entirety, and feel free to share your own “witness” accounts with the rest of us.
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There’s nothing better than a pair that gives simple colors, but rather stands out with its use of materials. A pair of black and grey blazers would most likely be slept on by the jaded sneakerhead, but one might consider a pair furnished with carbon fiber. The lightweight woven filament takes the entire upper, supplimented with grey accent paneling and midsole, along with a white swoosh and branding. A unique alternative to a popular shoe, street racers are probably already coming across these on eBay as they bid for more parts for their precious rides.
Style: 316664-004
Color: Shadow Grey/White
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Last month we gave you a little peek at the Nike SB Low Premium orange hemp for the current 2009 season. The Hemp design was made famous in 2004 and became one of the most sought after SB Dunks produced. These updated versions feature some nice design additions that are sure to please SB enthusiasts everywhere. There are a few accents of red that give these Dunk Lows some good contrast, while the main colors are a rich orange suede and off white Hemp. Some brown deatails like the brown outsole and speckled brown liner also give a more depth to what could have been a very simple and minimal design. Although these Nike SB Low Premiums do not bring back the fat tongue everyone seems to be missing they are surely going to sell quick to all of you SB Dunk lovers out there. If you are interested in copping a pair now they are available at KixFiles.
Color: Sail/Black
Style: 313170-101
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No this isn’t one of those high-end brands making a shoe that just-so happens to look like a Chuck Taylor. It’s a good ol’ Chuck Taylor, but with a new twist. Converse probably noticed they didn’t have a model to compete against the rising success of strappy sneakers, say, Reebok’s Ex-O-Fit or Supra’s TK Society. Even DC got the hint and made the Admiral WT. Alas, Converse upped the ante and added a double strap to their staple shoe. Rather than laces going all the up and choking the ankles, the two velcro straps add a more contemporary look (not to mention makes less left-over lacing since most of us never tied it all the way up anyway). But this isn’t the only modification. Elastic padding is fitted as an upper heel counter for extra comfort. In monochrom choices of white or black, these are a nice new look for the old shoe brand. via streething.com
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We all know that for certain Holidays we can always expect a themed sneaker to drop. As far as Valentines day goes, sneaker designs are a dime a dozen and the red and pink designs with a heart slapped somewhere seem to be a bit too cliché. These women’s Nike Court Forces included in the Valentines Day Pack take a different approach and use small details to execute the Holidsay’s theme. These Court Forces feature a plaid heel panel and patent leather side panels with a heart perforation detail. The upper consists of leather and patent leather with some purple accents, and sit on top of a white midsole and red outsole. Via guillotine
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Out of all the Pump20′s we’ve already seen, Hanon did the best at building hyped anticipation by not giving a glimpse too early. With only a week left, the UK shop finally discloses shots of their collab with Reebok. A conventional color scheme, the grey upper is suited with equally conventional materials, suede and nubuck, accented with bits of red. The only facet of particular design is the digital pixel pattern inside the tongue, using white, grey, red and yellow as the color coordination. However, the subtle appearance is contrasted by the OD of Hanon branding. Found on almost every aspect of the shoe – lace locks, tongue, side rands, heel tab, release valve – Hanon ensures everyone that they had a hand in this pair. via HB
Be sure to check out Hanon’s Pump20 spec clip after the jump…
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You would think that getting your own PE version of a popular basketball sneaker, proudly rocking your college colors, would motivate you and your team to do well. Apparently, that’s not the case for the Oregon Ducks, as they ultimately failed to make it into the postseason, and therefore never getting the chance to wear their new PE Zoom Lebron II’s. Rough, here’s the dagger to the heart… having to watch your college football team and marching band be blessed with PE sneakers for their own use.
These Zoom Huarache 2k5′s were given for to wear for game day and traveling, sporting black nubuck uppers along with a patent leather rand. The colors seemingly miss one of the college’s more distinguishable colors, but can be found in small amounts on the bottom of the sole.
But this wasn’t its final design. Taking a look at two alternate designs, the first sample shows a similar look to its final counterpart, having an entirely nubuck upper rather than having patent accenting. The next sample contemplated a different colorway, balancing out the black and yellow with white, but still hiding green on the sole. Thanks to SoleCollector for the inside look.
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