For those in the know with apparel rather than just footwear, some may be familiar with UNDRCRWN’s numerous collabs over the years.  Dustin Canalin, founder and creative director of the brand, collabs with Rockport to produce the first installment of his new cut & sew line, D.O.C.  The Rockport Delta, a mid-cut boat shoe, gets a design with travel, and ‘winter in miami” in mind.  Taking material cues from luxury luggage, the dark scheme is devised with the thought of the grim winters in New York, while the pink laces embody the warmth of Miami.  A timeless look, certainly grabbing the attention of those going for a sophisticated, high-end look.  Dustin Canalin explains:

Truly for the aspirational at heart, the shoe features an array of luxe materials. The dark grey Melton wool & black suede upper is reminiscent of fabrics used on premium varsity jackets while the black and white gingham lining counter-balances the darkness of the shoe. Giving it the sense of luxury found in tailored suits and handcrafted luggage, pinstripes were also added to the upper. A butter soft leather heel and embossed leather patches on the tongue further compliment the refined aesthetic. To lighten up the design, a pop of color was incorporated through the use of pink-waxed laces. Hand sewn elements and purple stitching found on the heel mimic the construction of apparel and provides the perfect finishing touch to tie it all together.

Priced at $110, the shoes will disperse globally this Friday, the 27th, with only 100 pairs available.  Not confirmation as to what stores will have them, but a limited quanitity will be available through UNDRCRWN.

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In our search for news on a variety of kicks, it’s good to see that the fan-base is growing throughout the entire Nike Running roster, other than the 90, 95 and 97.  The Air Classic BW is one of those kicks that’s slowly, but surely, getting an increasingly good response from the consumer end of things.  This one is sure to be a hit with it’s Tiffany-ish colorway.  OK, maybe it’s more of a turquoise than an aqua, but there’s a good chance most will think of those Dunks when they spot these.  With the white overlay looking like a racing stripes on a sportscar, the silo and colors are complimented by a mix of leather and mesh paneling.  Available now at wellgosh

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If you’re reading this, that means you’re open-minded enough not to grunt in disgust upon seeing 6.0 in the title while moving onto the next article of news.  So for those who came this far, good for you!  We don’t blame you if it took some effort to check up on this though.  True, Nike’s alternative sports division had a rough start, but they have been bumping out some pretty dope pairs.  Along with some of fresh Braata’s we’ve already come across, 6.0 releases another Braata one in a purple tonal plaid upper.  Fit with trek laces and an indigo sole, this is a clean pair for the new season.  Also following the same style, the Mavrk (6.0′s Vandal, if you will) features a fur lining to keep you’re toes extra cozy.  Can’t deny that these two are definitely a good look.  If you haven’t spotted these already at you’re local 6.0 retailer, cop em at Nikestore.

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We’ve witnessed CLOT‘s plentiful creativity be applied to kicks and apparel.  But now we can see how Edison Chen and Kevin Poon can apply their marketing smarts onto other mediums.  To promote the album release of their CMD (Clot Media Division) artist, DJ Tommy, Clot teamed up with adidas Originals to create this USB toy robot.  While sporting a CMD cap, adidas branding is found on its body, along with having the robot rock a pair of Forum Mids.  To tie in with the album, the head detaches and is a functional USB, containing three tracks from DJ Tommy’s new release.  Definitely a clever new form as promotional swag pieces.  via Dunk.com.cn

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King James’ new sig sneaker has been one of the most highyly anticipated drops of 2009.  There are so many to already recollect on, from the from the City and Artist packs from the “More Than a Game” Tour, to its debut colorway.  But the one that seemed to cause the biggest buzz was the Red Carpet Air Max Lebron VII.  Between the colorway and the woven upper, these quickstrikes caused mayhem.  Soon another NFW (No Flywire) version will drop featuring a white/red colorway.  Also rocking the same leather with woven sections, this also has a touch of patent in the ankle collars.  If you act quick, you can grab what they have left available at MarqueeSole.

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Nike can make the Dunk look like a Vandal, an Air Max 95, and now, apparently, a boot.  Sneaker traditionalists will be glad that the Nike Dunk Boot will only be available in GS sizes, while we expect that plenty of young ladies will just be happy to rock these nearly-knee-highs.  We say ladies because the pink and gold accents point more to the ‘girls’ than ‘grade school’, but they still won’t be made in sizes above US boys 6.  Expect these at Nike Sportswear retailers soon and check with Sneaker News for updates.  via Warped

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Converse keeps the good will coming thanks to their latest (PRODUCT) RED offering, which provides one of the freshest concepts yet for the iconic Chuck Taylor All-Star. Chucks have been around for decades, and somehow, Converse is still coming up with some imaginative new takes on the original design. This version of the shoe sports a red leather upper inspired by motorcycle jackets, and even goes as far as to include zippers on the back of the heel and along the eyelet strips to stay true to the biker theme. The shoe also boasts a quilted lining and a white leather midsole decorated with some nice stitching and detailing. If you like what you see, these will be available for purchase on World AIDS Day, December 1st, at (RED) store locations, as well as Converse.com and other select Converse retailers. As always, a portion of the proceeds will benefit The Global Fund’s efforts to fight AIDS in Africa. Via Hypebeast.

The (RED) Store
680 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY, 10019

The (RED) Store
Flood Building
890 Market Street
San Francisco, CA 94102

The (RED) Store
376-384 Oxford Street
London, W1C 1JY

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The Black Friday release of the Air Jordan XII (12) ‘Flu Game’ means that you have some tough choices to make.  Not only are there two other AJ12 Retros this holiday season, but the Air Jordan 11 Space Jam hits next month, and don’t forget about all the bargain hunting!  In case you can’t make it to your fav sneaker shop come the 27th, you can rest easy knowing your reminder of MJ’s heroic performance is secure.  Eat your humongous sleep-inducing meal in peace knowing you already got yours from 95Soleman on eBay.

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Color: Black/Varsity Red

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Chien-Ming Wang might be the Yankees’ ‘Jared Jeffries‘, but both mediocre stat-guys are getting dope NY-themed PEs.  Wang is capitalizing on the Yanks’ twenty-seventh World Series championship with another Nike PE.  These split the difference between Wang’s Air Max 1 PE and the recent NYY Trainer 1: it’s a Trainer 1 in the Yankee palette (notice how the Flywire strands perfectly match the pinstripes on the rear quarter) that prominently features his logo, a ‘King’ character that looks like a literally-fireball-throwing pitcher whirling toward home.  Stick with Sneaker News for updates on their release.

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Its sockliner gave the ‘Fresh Since 1985′ Air Jordan Spiz’ike its nickname, so we’re naturally curious about this new model‘s guts.  It reads, “A death-defying, high-flying 360 degree dunk”, a phrase that worked well in the early 90′s commercial, but not so much as a memorable moniker.  ‘Black Cement’ might be a good name, since that’s exactly what they feature.  This healthy portion of ‘blank’ space helps the red, white and blue accents avoid looking like a Patriot Pack.  Take a good look at the detailed shots after the jump and stick with Sneaker News for updates.  via Kinstor

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Some of you might have seen these and some of you may not have seen them since we launched them late Friday afternoon, so we’ve put all the photos into one post for your enjoyment. Created as a sort of sequel to the ‘History of Flight’ white-on-white collection, this massive spread adds in some Chicago hometown flavor.  We have over six pages of exclusive photos after the jump, including detailed shots of every one of the first twenty-four Air Jordans in this brand new palette.  You might notice that the Air Jordan 2010 is absent, which makes us wonder if Dwyane Wade will pop up in something similar at the American Airlines Center.

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With the comeback of the Foam species, as well as the 1/2 Cent’s creation, we reflect on an underrated NBA superstar from the diminishing years of b-ball’s golden era.  When you guys first came across the Foams, did you expect it to blow up to where it is now?  Let’s be real, I’m sure a bunch of you gawked in utter doubt.  It’s success wasn’t because the masses randomly appreciated it’s progressive look,  but rather based immensely on Anfernee Hardaway’s growing popularity.  My man Penny held it down for Orlando, especially when Shaq suffered injuries in around ’95.  The big man’s move to LA only forced Penny to step his game up even more.  Some may be too young to recall this, only recollecting his career with the Suns.  Or maybe even later with NY and Miami, as his stats plummeted.  But let’s look at the 96′ Olympics.  Hardaway’s consistent playing, clutch plays in the quarters against Brazil, and then his 17-point game in the finals against Yugoslavia, undoubtedly contributed to US Gold.

Of course, it really can’t be argued that some amount of his success, as well as his signature kicks, was due to the aid of humourous Nike campaigns.  Lil Penny was a huge hit with basketball fans, even transcending into other aspects of pop culture (No diggety, no doubt).  Whatever his mark on individuals be, the Nike Air Foamposite One is one of the brand’s biggest hits.  This Dirty Copper Foam is a clever testament to the greatness of the brand’s creativity, the shoe itself, and Penny’s legacy to the game. You can get these now at osneaker.com. Enjoy the shots and make sure to download the wallpaper from our new Sneaker Wallpapers

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