Perhaps the most novelty and cosmetic of sneaker technology is the Reebok Pump. No matter how many times I squeezed the little half-basketball on the tongue, I never improved my 7″ vertical. Nonetheless, the Reebok Twilight Zone stands as one of the best selling and most popular basketball kicks of the early 90′s. On top of the two OG Reebok Pump Twilight Zone colourways that dropped just a few days ago, here are two more choices for you to mull over; white/red and grey/blue. Who knows, maybe if you pump them enough, you’ll be able to jump higher than ever before. Probably not though. Available via overseas purchase at atmos.

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Air Yeezy comparisons aside, the Flight 45 High is a solid new offering thanks to the blending of some classic Jordan elements with a contemporary high cut look. We’ve already seen a good amount of colorways of the high model, but these might just be the most eye-catching. With the bold Varsity Red suede upper and Black and White accents to give the shoe an undeniable Chicago Bulls feel, this Flight 45 High colorway is sure to please more than a few MJ fans out there. If your mind is open to some of the new Jordan styles, these might be worth some consideration when they hit retailers in February. Via FootLockerUnlocked.

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These may seem familiar as we gave a sneak peak of an upcoming Dunk Hi SB.  Seems they’re definitely going through with it, as this Dunk will be set as a Quickstrike release early 2010.  Looking like Crash would have gotten his hands on these, the sneaker features primary colors and a hyperbole burst, matching a generic comic feel.  No word on an approximate date, but stay tuned for further info. via HS

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Despite some opposition claiming of its failure like a bunch of other hybrids, JB seems to think otherwise about the Spiz’ike because more and more keep popping up.  CW’s that have already released have spanned across a variety of popular color combos, so it’s hard to avoid overlapping looks.  But this pair actually creates its own look with new layout of hues, but more importantly, the use of perforation for the entire overlay.  Release date is tentative, so keep up with us for any further updates.  via FC.T

Style: 315371-102
Color: White/Varsity Royal-Black

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Similarly to the Air Jordan line, the LeBron signature line has had a low-top counterpart for each member of the LBJ series. Sneaker News found a sample pair of the Nike Air Max LeBron VII Low in the “Big Apple” colourway, somewhat of a “reverse” colourway of the other LBJ7 Low we found yesterday. It features a patent leather mudguard and a suede upper, with a while midsole and royal-on-white speckled Air Bubble frame. How sweet would these look with LeBron bringing the ball up the Garden Hardwood? For that, Knicks fans will have to wait until the offseason, but if you must have these kicks now, grab your these size-9 samples from eBayer cigar0330.

Color: Orange Blaze/Varsity Royal-White
Style: 395778-600

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The Star Wars movie franchise stands as one of the greatest collections of film of all time. Whether you were in the theaters for the original or started when the Episodes returned in the mid-late 90s, the Star Wars movies were enjoyable to an obsessive degree. We’ve seen the Yoda ZX700 Boot, Luke Skywalker adidas Top Ten, and the Stormtrooper Superskate Mid. Rounding out this foursome is the T.I.E. Fighter, taking the form of another classic adidas shoe, the Nizza Hi. The design of the shoe is taken from the solar panels from the wings of the T.I.E.  Fighter, and the black/silver colourway gives hints of the expanse of outer space. Chase yours down at Schuh-You.

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The upcoming 2010 year looks to be another strong one after the Nike Air Trainer 1 came back with a vengeance in 2009. Following up on our Nike Trainer Spring 2010 Preview from just a few days ago, the Nike Trainer 1 Low SL is now available for purchase on Eastbay in three nice colourways. A red/white, royal/white, and black-on-black colourway is ready to be ordered, although they won’t ship until the 8th of January. Another heads up: There area always online coupon codes for Eastbay floating around so do a quick search and save yourself a few bucks.

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We’re not too sure if skating was big on the Death Star, but if it was, the Imperial Stormtroopers would definitely rock these Star Wars x adidas Superskate Mids. The classic adidas Superskate is paired with the soldiers of the Dark Side to create a pair of kicks that’ll tickle the nostalgic side of crazed Star Wars fans across the globe, and the simple colourway is clearly inspired by the distinctive Phase III armor worn by the troopers, and you’ll readily recognize the visage of the Stormtrooper on the rear heel. Set your blasters to stun and snag your pair from Schuh-You. Helmet not included.

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Nike’s passion for running is as long and storied as Nike itself, as Nike’s foundation is based on a simple running shoe that founders Phil Knight and Bill Bowerman sold out of the back of a car trunk. Year after year, Nike outdoes itself in terms of creating the most advanced, most lightweight, most stable, and most reliable running shoe, and the upcoming Nike Lunarswift will have no problem carrying the torch. The Lunarswift is set to take place of the Nike Free Everyday. While the uppers of both the Free Everyday and upcoming Lunarswift seem to mesh, the midsoles are entirely different; the Lunarlite midsole is entire flex-groove-free. An $85 pricetag and a myriad of colourways make these incredibly affordable and available. Look for these to drop at Nike retailers soon. via chajinyoung.

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This past Fall season, Nike dropped the Nike Kobe Dream Season, an appropriate name for a Kobe Bryant signature shoe. A season in which he was crowned League MVP and achieved a fourth Championship ring could not have unfolded any better. Here’s a preview of the Nike Kobe Dream Season II (2) in a quintessential Home Lakers colourway. The Dream Season 1 was a welcome deviation from the Nike Zoom Kobe IV, going the mid-top route, and judging by the sneak peeks, the second Dream Season looks to be going a similar path. While it’s cut lower than the Dream Season 1, it is definitely higher than the Nike Zoom Kobe V. What the Dream Season II does share with the ZKV is the midsole design and Flywire integration, and it wouldn’t be wrong to think of the Nike Kobe Dream Season II as a “Lite” version of the Zoom Kobe V. Check back with us for updates; we’ll definitely keep you posted. via hk-kicks.

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Lots of the craze around Reebok is focused on serious Pump action, but don’t forget there are plenty of styles the brand has to offer without an inflatable mold.  The Reebok Retro Pop Mid focuses on a more global trend of utilizing straps, in this case a cross-double strap that may first trigger a Jordan 8 or Air Raid to many footwear aficionados.  The white pair obviously calls for attention with metallic gold and snakeskin, but the black pair makes up for lack of dazzle by adding patent and accent colors- red and purple – especially used in the polka dot pattern along the collar lining.  Both pairs available now at Flauge

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The Saucony Shadow 6000 has recently made a nice comeback thanks in part to the well-received A.R.C. collaboration, and sometimes that’s all it takes to remind people about a forgotten gem. The shoe sports a classic look with flowing lines and a timeless silhouette, and as if that wasn’t enough, Saucony recently updated the model with some tech features that help transform it into a more rugged outdoor shoe. The Saucony Shadow 6000 Outdoor Pack was released in Europe not too long ago, and now a small handful of US retailers have received some of these interesting new styles in very limited numbers. Featuring some fresh new color schemes and a remixed outdoor look, the Shadow 6000 is available in three new colorways, as well as several new looks for the original version. Whether you’re feeling the new style or the old reliables, you can find a nice spread of colorways in stock at Packer Shoes now.

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