If you were thinking these should be dubbed ‘Takashi 3′, we totally understand where you were going with that. While this would be the third ‘Takashi’-nicknamed Nike SBs, the upcoming P-Rod III picured above looks pretty much exactly like the Takashi 2 SB Dunk Low, and since the ’2′ came from the gold/silver variation, now you can get a good sense of why these will be be refered to in parlance as ‘the Takashi 2 P-Rod 3s’. These don’t keep any of the tonal brown laser-etched leather from the famous aforementioned Dunk (though a well used ollie area will reveal a brownish ‘middle’ in the suede), instead relying on an entirely nubuck upper. They’re set for a January ’10 release, so stick with Sneaker News for updates. via N-SB.org
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Nike boots are hot like/thanks-in-part-to Wale right now. Another pretty influential guy on the ‘net right now is Marcus Troy, who just revealed his latest haul: two pairs of Swoosh stompers. Above is the Nike Heater II, which, ironically enough, is lined with 3M’s Thinsulate to ensure that your feet stay warm, but never overheat. As for the Nike Air Max Chisulo ACG, they’re clearly influenced by the Air Trainer 1 and give the Safari print a rugged platform. We’ll keep you updated as both hit retailers.
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Last night, we gave you a sneak peek inside the new Nike Harajuku flagship store, and to celebrate this weekend’s opening, Nike will be dropping two new player exclusive models inspired by two of Japan’s most revered athletes. Phenom pitcher, Yu Darvish, has been on the radars of Major League Baseball scouts for quite a while and will likely wind up in the U.S. very soon, but before he leaves, Nike is honoring him with his very own Trainer 1 Mid PE in a combination of white, silver, royal and yellow. The athlete that inspired the other new PE may not be a household name to you, but point guard Yuta Tabuse is known as the Japanese Jordan, and was actually the first Japanese-born NBA player when he made his debut for the Phoenix Suns in 2004. The Yuta Tabuse PE comes in the form of a flashy metallic gold Zoom Brave III with some cool multi-colored laces. No word if these will ever make it to the U.S., but the safe bet is that they will be exclusive to Nike Asia locations.
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So far, the Jordan Melo M6 has drawn mixed reviews from sneakerheads. The sixth signature Carmelo Anthony shoe from Jordan Brand goes with a fairly simplistic look, built for lightweight performance and stability. While some may find the design a little lacking, this Black on Black edition gives us a better appreciation of the lines and silhouette of the M6. The shoe features a combination of materials on the upper, with a triple Black effect that comes courtesy of sections of Black leather, suede and patent, with even a little mesh thrown into the mix. The only accents are found by the Metallic Silver Jumpman logo, midsole stitching and lining. Some cool additional touches like the “AU-79/08″ Olympic gold medal reference and the Baltimore skyline are also subtly included on the bottom of the outsole. If you’re feeling the newest Melo in this colorway, you can find them this month at select Jordan retailers. Via FootLockerUnlocked.
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The beet red Nike Air Max 1 is a good example of a shoe so perfect, it’s cruel that Nike only released it for ‘women’ (read:smaller size run). If you can relate to your author’s pain, Nike iD might have the remedy. Not only is the ‘Eighty-Seven’ up and ready to be customized, but you can put pretty much whatever coloured speckles on whatever coloured base on whichever parts of the shoe you want! Peep some more designs after the jump, then head to the Nike iD site to design your own.
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While Lebron James didn’t wear the New York Yankees edition of his Nike Air Max Lebron VII when his Cleveland Cavaliers played the New York Knicks in Madison Square Garden, instead opting for the Red Carpet Lebron VII’s. However, King James did lace up the special Yankees colorway when the Cavs visited the Magic in Orlando this past Wednesday night. Lebron led the Cavaliers with 36 points and a big win on the road against the Magic.
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Here is a look at a limited edition Supra Vaider in collaboration with the upcoming movie Armored, staring Laurence Fishburne and Matt Dillon. These movie-inspired sneakers use colors from the movie and use some interesting materials as well. The upper is made of a carbon fiber material that contrasts off a rich red lather heel panel, and what appears to be 3M reflective side panels. If these Vaiders catch your eye it will be a bit tricky to obtain a pair, due to the fact there are only 30 pairs being produced for the cast and crew of the film. via Freshness
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We’ve seen quite a few of the 20th Anniversary Reebok Pump collaborations recently, but who knew NBC was making one?! It’s one of the great networks in American TV history, but the whole Jay Leno thi…oh wait, that logo actually belongs to Hong Kong’s JUICE. The first Asian entrant in a long line of European Pump20 teamups, this pair has a stunning design highlighted by sparkly metallic sections that could look like well-polished bronze, or just rust, depending on the lighting and perspective. Metallic silver hits on the rear would be too much for most kicks, but these avoid the Tin Man steez with a healthy portion of white leather and a couple blue touches to cool off the hot metal sections. A mere 24 pairs of these joints will hit JUICE’s HK flagship on November 20th. via HB
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