Ever since Nike’s reintroduction of the Big Nike High, it’s gotten a lot of love. With some good colorway releases so far, it’s certainly making a name for itself. Some of you elitists think it’s trying to imitate the Dunk but just doesn’t make it, but take a lot on the streets- the Big Nike High has been well received in the mainstream retail world and doing just fine on its own. Nonetheless, Nike produces yet another one to further its distinction from the Dunk High. This one brings forth much more a sophisticated look compared to, say, the Flintstones Pack or the Wolverines. The upper is a mix of suede, leather and snakeskin, colored with a sort of navy-grey and white. The swoosh may have been able to do without the novelty “silver,” but that’s really up to you guys to decide. If you don’t have any Big Nike High’s, this might be a good place to start. via Limited Edt.
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Vans Syndicate releases these two new Mountain Edition Mid’s for the holiday season. Function-specific to the max for the winter conditions, the uppers are fitted with ballistic nylon and Wolverine leather. No, not the animal wolverine, but rather Wolverine World Wide- the company that’s been producing high-quality rugged shoes for over two centuries. The pigskin nubuck is actually scotchguarded for water and stain resistance, facilitating cleaning and maintenance. An Outlast liner is put in to ensure a stable foot temperature, while the outside foxing tape is custom-made to ensure durability. As said before- build with function in mind. The Mtn Edition Mid ‘S’ will come in Warrior/Black and Warrior/Khaki. Limited in quantity, these are now available at Vans Syndicate retailers like Silo.
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The releases of Atlanta Hawks, Boston Celtics and Cleveland Cavaliers editions of the Air Jordan Sixty Plus leaves just the ‘D’ in the ABCs of unstoppable scoring. Enter the Detroit Pistons edition, making the Motor City look as good as possible in this backhanded souvenir. Blue contrast stitching looks perfect against soft nubuck, while speckled sections of midsole tie in the silver, blue and red all found on the tongue. They’re dropping next month, so stick with Sneaker News for updates.
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In the golden years of sneaker culture, most of the philosophy was driven by a basketball fan base. However as years past and times changed, sneakers styles expanded and so did the people that influenced and supported it. And so, new sports came into the spotlight, becoming new inspiration to which causes designs and styles to multiply exponentially. Boxing may seem like a sport that isn’t included in this scenario, being that their athletic footwear doesn’t vary much from boxer to boxer. But Manny Pacquiao‘s victorious story has certainly become something of legend. And so, as Manny fights Miguel Cotto in Vegas for a new title in the welterweight division, Nike is giving 150 lucky Filipinos the opportunity to a live screening of the bout. The invitation-only viewing will be in the city of Makati, Philippines. The winners will be chosen for the best 7-word story to depict Pacman’s journey to obtain a record-breaking 7th title across 7 different weight divisions. During the screening, it will be announced who was chosen with the absolute best entry, which will be awarded with a super-exlusive pair of MP Air Trainer 1′s, of course designed with a Philippines colorway. You can check the current submitted entries here. via kingcrux31
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For those who have seen the original Reebok Pump (the Bringback in case you weren’t sure), or may remember Dominique Wilkins holding it down with these on, you may recall how absurdly high these high-tops are. A while back Size? gave warning that their big collaboration with Reebok was going to be something to not reckon with. As stated last time, their Pump20 release is really for the collector, only releasing in a colossal size 20, making it hard for people to rock these on a regular basis. But it only seems appropriate given the name of the UK shop and the alloted number of shops taking part in this collaborative project.
Now Sneakernews can give you a first look at some more images of their giant Pump20′s. Continuing to play off the “20-foot monster sneaker” imagery found on the previous post, the UK shop creates some nice shots portraying a gargantuan perspective using miniature models. Quite amussing. Check at the last of the images to get a true point of view of how big these shoes are, when comparing them to average sized sneakers.
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Aside from the obvious (in some cases unavoidable) similarities in design that all basketball shoes are bound to share, adidas does a good job of pretty much never appearing to bite Nike’s steez, or anyone else’s for that matter. Their bold use of Three Stripes on the side panels in recent years has been bolstered by dudes who can back it up like Tim Duncan and Kevin Garnett.
Count Tim-may amongst the group of adi-sponsored ballers who rocked a crazy Halloween edition of the adidas TS Commander this past weekend. Much like the Nike Blazer released with lenticular holigram tarsals, these take the white-on-black stripe motif to its logical extreme, revealing white ‘bones’ beneath the black upper. Peep Duncan’s Commanders with the X-Ray look, along with up-and-coming adidas NBA guys like Deshawn Stephensen (not giving up a game winner, for once), Aaron Afflalo and Brooke Lopez after the jump. via Kenlu
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We have given you some coverage regarding the Jordan Blasé Mid. Which seems to be a dressed up sneaker created by Jordan Brand for a subtle look as opposed to bright colors and details. These Blasé Mids surely get some design inspiration from the Prada Americas Cup sneaker, although they do not totally rip the design like we have seen by some other sneaker brands out there. These Jordan Blasé Mids are created with the aging sneaker head in mind. They will definitely go well with more mature outfits, while still allowing you to have a pair of jays on your feet. If you are interested in copping a pair they are available now through Wish.
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Apparently Jordan Brand is moving into their second phase of newspeak-style brainwashing. First, they re-wrote the rules on hybrid design with the Air Jordan Force Fusion series and now they’re actually remaking the meanings of words! When they launched back in May, Project Bluefoot’s initial goal was to have the public “design the Air Jordan XXV.”
The July 25th deadline came and went, and since then, we’ve seen the finished Air Jordan XXV (25). Turns out, it looks very little like Tom Matic’s winning images, so while this was a competition, it wasn’t to design the AJ25, but rather, a nifty prototype that we would probably buy if it ever came out.
While both carry the Jumpman insignia and are quite sleek, Matic’s design separates the front and rear sole, features an essentially blank side panel and a unique hook instead of the top eyelet. One of the coolest things about his version is how Boreas and Notus, the Greek gods of North and South winds, respectively, inspired the sweeping lines, following in the AJ line’s tradition of wind/air(craft) design cues. Take a look at his 8.5 rated submission, along with the rest of the top 10 after the jump.
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For sneakerheads, the Spiz’ike typically tends to be a matter of black and white – you do or don’t like it. But for others it could be grey matter depending on the individual colorway of each release. But it seems this pair has been getting love all around, after all it’s a combo of 3 fan favorites of the Air Jordan 3 – White/Cement, True Blues and Fire Reds.
Most descriptions and images you may have seen have revealed the Mike/Mars lace locks or the “Did You Know” print on the inner lining. But another gem unseen to many is the insole, which graphically depicts the title of this colorway. Found on the red insoles is a print of the typical Mars Blackmon image, honing in on the famous marketing campaign that Nike took a huge risk on to promote the AJ3, and later on the next few succeeding Jordans. The text below it is unique, though, from other Jordan graphics. “Fresh Since 1985″ is simply recognizing the beginnings of the Air Jordan dynasty, making athletic footwear apart of pop culture and fashion. Though pairs have been popping up for sale, these don’t officially release til January. For those willing to wait, enjoy another look with these new images. And if you really look staring at them, consider getting the wallpaper found at our new Sneaker Wallpaper feature.
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Global fame can bring all kinds of riches. From special editions to collaborations and some that owe their own place in streetwear to celebrity fans, we see all kinds of celebrity sneaker trends. In this edition, peep what Method Man’s boy RZA is reppin on his ‘W’-emblazoned rug. The way the offwhite shag carpeting drapes into the tighter-cut logo in the middle is pretty amazing, but don’t get distracted and miss the man’s kicks!
Never one to fit in, you notice that RZA seems not to care about keeping up with the Wales and Cudis of the world, but there’s still a place in his sole for Air Jordans, Nike Air Max 90 Boots, Reebok ATR basketball sneakers, adidas kicks, Timberland boots and a pink and blue pair that looks to be the Puma Clyde (or Suede, perhaps). Those all might be decoys, though, since we picture him more like these photos: rocking a pair of crisp Clarks Wallabees. Enjoy more shots of RZA shooting the new Supreme lookbook at the Wu-compound in Jersey. via SDSD
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In the 2+ years since its release, the Supra Skytop has benefited from alot of social proof, both direct (Jay-Z forced folks to take notice in Rhianna’s ‘Umbrella’ video) and indirect (Air Yeezy, RT1 and a plethora of other very-hightops led to a full-fledged trend). For the sequel, another famous shoe set to re-release next year finds itself reappropriated. However obvious the Air Jordan VI (6) inspiration for the tongue you see on this Supra Skytop 2, it’s clear that the next generation is pushing fashion forward.
With a mix of tonal greys, black and bright red, they have just a touch of that ‘Staple’ vibe, but the horizontal stripes on the side panels make these feel like a breath of fresh air. 600 individually-numbered pairs will drop on November 21st at Paris’ colette, where Chad Muska will be on hand to sign autographs. Stick with Sneaker News for updates on the upcoming Supra Skytop 2. via sneakerb0b
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With Yao Ming out indefinitely following last year’s broken foot, an even larger contengency of Chinese viewers will watch the NBA rooting for New Jersey’s Yi Jianlian. The seven-foot power forward will be seen rocking this white pair of Nike Zoom Skyposites when the Nets play at their Izod Center, and the kicks are a perfect match for NJ’s home uniforms. The white upper has a coated carbon fiber look to it, while the particular shades of navy blue, red and grey are so complimentary, they could have been blocked in practically any way. Here’s hoping we see more mixes of this smooth palette, but for now, enjoy more photos after the jump and stick with Sneaker News for release updates. via Kenlu
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