Manu Ginobili excels as an awkward slasher who’s all elbows and angles through the lane, just like the criss-crossing Flywire that makes up the side panels on his Nike Hyperdunk PE.  It’s an unreleased version that commemorates Argentina’s role in the 2008 Summer Olympic Games.  No word why they didn’t release for retail, but that means that if you choose to cop them from Marquee Sole, they’ll be all the more valuable.

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You just got used to your new P-Rod IIIs and now Nike SB is gonna drop *another* Paul Rodriguez signature?!  Enter the new world where Nike Skateboarding is putting their main man up for an annual release just like basketball drops.  These catalog photos from the Fall 2010 reveal that the P-Rod 4 is going to be accompanied by the vulcanized P-Rod 2.5 and new signature drops from Stefan Janoski and Omar Salazar.  Omar might have the dopest shoe of the entire set with a Grape-like colourup, but don’t forget about all the Dunks, Blazers, Bruins, and all the apparel from the Nike SB Fall 2010 collection, all pictured after the jump.  via N-SB.org

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Nike’s new Torch fabric is a multilayered mesh that’s good at keeping your feet cool.  And that’s especially important for kicks like these, which are pure fire.  Here’s a Nike Air Maxim 1 Torch ND sample that has been blessed with a whole lot of what’s been good about the Swoosh over the years.  They have a black base that’s nubuck where it’s not Flywire or Torch, which really comes to life by the power of electric yellow and purple accents.  Put all of this on a gum sole and it’s a tripped-out modern classic.  We really hope these make it to retail, but if they don’t, you might have a nice collectors item in the size 9 that’s avilable from Shoeniverse! on eBay.

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LeBron James clearly has a million different (colourways of) Nike Air Max LeBron VIIs, but one juxed pair doesn’t go unnoticed.  The latest MVPuppets spot from Nike Basketball centers around the private eye hired to find LeBron’s Sevens, and his efforts to that end.  It’s kinda silly until Kobe comes into question.  From there it’s clear that the Mamba is on top of the world, because how else would someone that used to be so stiff let a felt miniature completely skewer him?!  It’s hilarious, just watch it by click the jump below.

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The Nike Blazer AC High LE in Dark Cinder is now available at 21 Mercer, Nike’s Sportswear shop located in the SoHo district of lower Manhattan, NY. The Blazer AC combines the classic Blazer design with vintage-tennis-shoe velcro straps. What was once considered to be “uncool” and meant for toddlers is now the focal point of a vintage and utilitarian pair of kicks that’ll surely turn heads. The dark cinder leather upper with tan trim give the otherwise playful design a serious, masculine touch, and with the classic Blazer design and white midsole, you’ll definitely be kickin’ it old school.

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If you think you need some color in your life, you’re in luck; Nike Sportswear’s Holiday Collection includes ten (yes, ten) new colourways of the Nike Blazer. Nike has deemed the Blazer as “Designed for Sport, Crafted for Life”, and we can now enjoy ten new colourways to serve this dual purpose. The Nike Blazer is still a strong staple of street footwear, even over a third of a century after its release, and the simple design paired with a lively color will do just fine in carrying the Nike Blazer name. Just take a gander at the pictures and see which color and cut matches your aura.

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The seldomly-seen but universally-loved Original Grape colourway of the Air Jordan V has returned in the form of an Air Jordan Sixty Plus. Here are some updated photos of the Air Jordan Sixty Plus in the Grape colourway, following up on our report of its Asia release. The Sixty Plus is a tribute to Michael Jordan and his 60+ point performances, so score another one for the records for Jordan Brand for releasing this commemorative pair in a legendary color combination. If you’re wondering where else you’ve seen the AJ60+, check out the players of NBA Pro factory Virginia Oak Hill Academy wearing an Oak Hill colourway during a game. Available at Rakuten.

Style: 364806 132
Color: White/New Emerald/Grape Ice

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We were excited to see a new range of Safari print options for the Nike iD Dunks, including translucent outsoles that reveal the legendary pebbles.  As cool as that is, you’re not really going to see the bottoms that much, so the new fabric options are also welcome.  You’re going to be able to do up your Nike Dunk Low or High with new colours of Safari printed and smooth leathers, plus suede and warm wool.  Take a look at some of the possible combinations after the jump, then design your own at Nike iD

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Needless to say we’re deep in Nike’s Rivalry Packs.  We’re sure a good amount of people may be jaded by seeing these regional stuff.  East and West seem like a thing of the long past, while the North/South barely linger, mainly because of the lack of big names attached to these packs.  Can’t deny that we’ve seen some pretty solid pairs as part of the North & South Packs, though.  Here’s an unreleased sample we’re sure would have done quite well, maybe even better than some of DJCK and Eddie Cruz’s releases.  The Dunk High, conceived to be part of the North roster, is made of a buttery suede upper.  The simplicity of the monochrome upper is set off with white trim and swoosh, along with a gum sole.  A very solid pair that the mass will never see, but for those who see this as a must-have, place bids on eBay.

Style: 317982-005
Color: Medium Grey/Gum

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Onitsuka Tiger is keeping it in the feral family in this latest duet of Onitsuka Tiger X-Calibers. In a collaboration with StudioAnti and Washio Tomoyuki, Onitsuka Tiger has released the Cat Collection, consisting of the X-Calibers designed by the two creative minds. The first pair acted as a blank canvas for Washio Tomoyuki, as he depicted a world in which humans are the small creatures in a world dominated by felines. The second design, done by Studio Anti, is a lot grittier and down-to-earth with a primarily grey colourway. On the heel you can see a laceration graphic to top off the Cat Collection. Both pairs will be available at select Onitsuka Tiger retailers later this month. via HighSnobiety.

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Ever watch KIDS and wonder if it exaggerated inner city youth in the 90′s?  The answer is no.  There was a time when a skater’s life was simple: skate, down a malt liquor with a drug of choice.  Ok, maybe some things haven’t really changed.  Etnies enthuses that philosophy collabing with Colt 45, the typical top choice for malts.  Here’s a look at the shoe, colored in the bottles colors and embedded with a Colt 45 embroidery.  Just to make the celebration even better, a 24 oz. can is included in the custom box.  via Rad Collector.

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There’s a good chance that when Carmelo Anthony’s Denver Nuggets take on the visiting Phoenix Suns tonight, he’ll be rocking these.  The latest Air Jordan Melo M6 colourway was tailor made to fit in at the Pepsi Center, with a white leather upper giving way to Carolina blue accents and just a hint of Nugget gold.  This PE edition has ’15′ embroidered into the inner ankle area, and is available exclusively at Foot Locker House of Hoops.

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