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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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“Best of” lists are usually a source of much controversy, as opinions will always differ on any debatable topic. So, when we started to put together our Top 30 Sneakers of 2009 list, we got as many opinions as possible, asking our entire staff and some friends in the industry to rank their favorites from the year. Each individual list was then indexed and used to create composite rankings, ensuring that a variety of opinions would be factored into the final list. The result is a comprehensive list of all the kicks that made our cut this year, along with some crisp photos and background info on each.
CONTINUE READING: THE SNEAKER NEWS TOP 30 SNEAKERS OF 2009
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We deconstructed the Air Jordan XI and its impact on sneakers as we looked at the ‘Space Jam’ Air Jordan 11 in advance of its hotly-anticipated release, but how about literally? This is what happens when you pull a 10th grade bio-class and pull an AJ11 apart at the sole. You’ll need a box cutter, needlenose pliars and a screwdriver, and off comes the sole, and the icey (yellowed) bottoms from there. With the outsole gone, you get a good sense for how massive the carbon fibre spring plate really is. Flip that jenx over and you’ll be able to strip out the full-length Air sole that was to be the last non-Zoom Air Jordan (still is). It’s just like a YouTube unboxing, except actually fun to look at, and we have more photos after the jump. via Kenlu.
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