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We can usually count on some special sneakers on the feet of NBA players on Christmas Day, but this year provided an extra-interesting batch of footwear. The marquee matchup of the day was LeBron James and the Cavs visiting L.A. to take on Kobe Bryant and the Lakers, and both stars were showing off some fresh new kicks. LeBron flaunted his all red Christmas Air Max LeBron VII’s, while Kobe debuted the Chaos edition of the Zoom Kobe V for the first time on the NBA court. Elsewhere around the NBA, there were some interesting new looks from Jordan Brand with Carmelo Anthony sporting a special Christmas edition of the Melo M6 and several other players debuting the Air Jordan Alpha 1. Dwyane Wade and teammate Quentin Richardson rocked the OG-inspired red/white/black colorway, while Ray Allen and Jared Jeffries were seen in some holiday-inspired versions of the shoe. Keep reading after the jump for a look at the fresh holiday footwear styles circulating around the league on Christmas Day. Photos via Yahoo.
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Air Jordan Silver Anniversary releases notwithstanding, there’s never been a more appropriate metallic sneaker than the Nike Foamposite One in the new copper colourway. Penny Hardaway’s only non-”Air Penny” signature simply *needed* to be released in his namesake metallic hue, and here’s our best look at it yet. In about a dozen super closeup photos, you’ll get a good sense for how dope the Dirty Copper foam looks against a scored ankle collar and icey translucent outsole, all after the jump. via Kinstor
Style: 314996-081
Color: Black/Metallic Copper
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Earlier today, LeBron James debuted the Christmas edition of the Air Max LeBron VII as his Cavs took on Kobe and the Lakers. We’ve already shown you multiple previews, but this new set of pics gives us our first look at the cool insole graphics. They feature a photo of young Bron with a mini ball and hoop, giving this version a nice extra holiday touch. While the shoe sports a Christmas look thanks to the red and green color scheme, they don’t go too over the top with the holiday theme, so they can easily be rocked year round. If you thought they were looking good on King James’s feet today, you can get your own pair starting tomorrow, Saturday, December 26th. Via nikelebron.
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Every now and then JB reveals a new model that actually stands up to the test of following the path of Air Jordan retroes. Previews of the Flight 45 have been quite promising, giving people hope that JB will actually pull through with some decent runs. With the lower cut versions first spotted, we’re starting to see the hi versions popping up for 2010 previews. Part of the Spring line are these two pairs- Bulls colors in leather, along with black cat-like suede joints. We also see that the Jordan Flight 45′s come with a plastic hang tang, similar to the nice substantial ones that have come with older Nike classic releases. Definitely a good look, these are actually already available at Extra Butter.
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Here’s another colourway of the Nike Auto Force 180 Mid in the black/white/red/gold colourway. The Auto Force combines the Air Force 180 upper with a vulcanized Nike Blazer-esque midsole. The Nike Auto Force is said to play a role in the Nike ‘Force vs. Flight Story’ , but there hasn’t been much updated info in terms of a backstory. The red and maize remind you of the Olympic Nike Air Force 180 that was retroed a couple years back as a Finishline exclusive, but these newer variations are available from ID4shoes on eBay.
Style: 375579-071
Color: Black/Varsity Maize-Varsity Red-White
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Not only will Spike Lee go down as one of the most iconic filmmakers of all time, he’ll be remembered with similar honor and acclaim in the realm of sneakers. Since his days of claiming “it’s gotta be the shoes”, Spike Lee has been as relevant to sneaker culture as anyone else in the biz. We’ve seen the Air Jordan IV Retro and the Jordan Spiz’ike; here’s a look at the Nike Sky Force Mid, the Spike Lee joint, of course. It shares a similar colourway as the original white Jordan Spiz’ike that released in 2006, and has an added touch pm the tongue-tag; Spike’s symbolic spectacles one one side and “Brooklyn” printed behind it. A pebbled leather upper and patent leather, polka-dotted red ankle can’t be ignored either. Pick up yours from kixpress on eBay.
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The Big Nike High has seen a number of colourways and special editions, like the Spike Lee joints and the Fred Flintstones. While this colourway isn’t attributed to a big name, these Big Nikes still sport a nice look. Black/crimson/white colourway is reminds your of a tuxedo with a red bowtie, or even the Scarface Nike Air Force 1 that dropped a few years ago. However, these Highs have the popular safari print on the entire rear heel and ankle, a print made popular on the Nike Air Safari 87, aka the Biz Markies. These are available from shaolin8 on eBay.
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There are a bunch of cool sneakers for the Year of the Tiger that begins on February 14, 2010, but what about the odd (animal) out on that 12 year cycle? Legend has it, the cat came in last in the Jade Emperor’s race after the rat pushed him into a river, and that’s why they’ve been enemies ever since. Asics got together with a couple of Japanese stylemakers to make sure cat gets his due.
Enter the Asics x StudioAnti and Washio Tomoyuki ‘Cat Pack’. It’s a straightforward name that pretty well matches StudioAnti’s simple tonal brown pair of X-Caliber runners, while the Tomoyuki-designed white pair has a lively sketching drawn over the entire silhouette. These should be out at select European boutiques before year’s end, so check the jump below for a list of retailers. via SF
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Here’s another Nike Blazer Mid ND for you to enjoy. While it is a women’s colourway, the black base is more than enough to make these a unisex product. The tongue contains a minute plaid pattern, and the tongue outline and bottom sole is a vibrant orange. The patent violet swoosh is also a nice touch. These Phoenix Suns-like colourway of the Nike Blazer is available for purchase both at BowsandArrows and from 95soleman on eBay.
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The Nike East vs. West pack has been ongoing throughout 2009, and we some some pretty sick colourways of classic kicks. Sneaker News dropped info on the Urban Haze Nike Dunk High a while back , and we’ve found a pair on eBay for you to get your hands on. Premium pebbled leather on the upper, a suede swoosh, and a speckled midsole are the key details of the Urban Haze Dunk High, and of course, the these kicks rep the East as detailed on the tongue tag. Grab yours from shaolin8 on eBay.
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