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No other shoe in recent Jordan Brand history has received an equal amount of acclaim and hatred like the Air Jordan Force Fusions have. Jordan purists stayed away and chastised the designers, while Air Force 1 lovers and those with an open mind (particular the younger generation) embraced the hybridization of these two iconic kicks. The AJF series now reaches the Air Jordan VIII, and it contains all the features that made the 8s a standout, with it’s criss-crossed instep strap, fuzzy emblem on the tongue, and paint-streak design above the midsole. Overall, the Air Jordan Force VIII does a pretty good job at capturing the Jordan VIII persona. These are available now at kix-files.
Style: 384522-101
Color: White/Black-Varsity Red-Neutral Grey
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We’ve seen some crazy Nike Air Max LeBron VII colourways over the past couple weeks, so here’s something more basic. They look good in white and black with metallic gold accents, but that is a curious colourway. For the longest time, we’ve always been told to never mix navy blue and black, so which Cavs jerseys would these match? Either way, they’re streetwear friendly, and available from Schuh-You.
Style: 375664-011
Color: Black/White-Metallic Gold
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Followers of the Chinese Zodiac deem 2010 as the Year of the Tiger. Followers of the Jordan Legend deem 2010 as the Year of the Air Jordan VI. There are already five Air Jordan VI retros that have been confirmed for 2010, which could have disastrous effects on a Jordanhead’s wallet. Patent leather gets another go at the AJ6, first seen on the Olympic Air Jordan VI that released in 2008, but the Pistons colourway uses nubuck as well. A multi-colored midsole of graphite, varsity red, and true blue is blended well with the clear outsole. These are due out in the upcoming months, so stay tuned with Sneaker News or check up on our Air Jordan Release Dates page. via Kinstor.
Style: 384664-001
Color: Black/Varsity Red-True Blue-Graphite
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If you’re anything like yours truly, you’ve probably reached down to pump up your kicks while rocking the heel back and forth so you can see the sole light up. Oh, you’ve never done either of those? Well, let me introduce to you what is easily the best gimmick sneaker so far this 19-day-old decade.
The Nike SB Dunk Low ‘Chirping Bird’ looks like a Denim-CL redux, and its black/white/red colourway is a can’t-lose. But the reason these are getting so much attention is that there’s a module implanted into the (puffy) tongues that tweets at you when you press it. Consider these new photos a ‘retweet’, and get ready for a stateside release soon; they’ve already dropped at FightClub Osaka.
Style: 313170-007
Color: Black/Black-Varsity Red
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Skateboarding was a sport once considered reserved for rebels; some might even stretch it farther and say it was for delinquents. Today, skateboarding is now a form of expression that has reached far beyond its Californian roots. Nike Skateboarding has sent its Nike SB Spain team to Qatar, the small Middle-Eastern country neighboring Saudi Arabia, to get to know the country and its growing skate scene. While both the team and skater locals say its tough to find a good spots, they manage just fine; Watch as they ride through the city streets and local monuments and you too can grow to appreciate such a scenic country.
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Not too many sneaker retailers can even come close to matching the kind of legacy and rich history enjoyed by Packer Shoes. Originally opened in 1907 in Yonkers, NY, the Packer Shoes name has stayed in the family for over 100 years, eventually branching out into its current location in Teaneck, New Jersey. What began as a one-stop neighborhood shoe shop over a century ago, has evolved with the growing sneaker market and now caters to the more high-end boutique aspect of the sneaker game. Owner/operator Mike Packer had the vision to change with the times, but the formula and approach of Packer Shoes has hardly budged at all.
Good product and friendly service reign supreme, but knowing how to handle the peripherals is a little more of a tricky process. Freshness recently sat down with Mike to discuss the past and current state of the sneaker business and what it takes not only to survive, but to flourish in the increasingly diluted and ultra-competitive field. Keep reading after the jump to check out some pics from around the shop, and you can get over to Freshness now for a full interview with one of the true OG’s of the sneaker retail game.
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The Air Max 90 is a perfect silhouette for tons of color blocking, though we tend to allure towards certain classic colorways. Palettes that insinuate a popular sports team are always a shoe-in for fast sales. Though it’s hard to anticipate the success of certain teams, the being a Yankee fan transcends the stats of each season, but rather becomes a lifestyle. Though yours truly is a Mets fan (maybe not for long, depending if they learn to pick it up or not), this is a perfect look for any of the thousand of die-hard Yank fans out there. Photos: Shaolin8
Nike Air Max 90
Style Code: 325018-412
Colorway: Obsidian/White-Metallic Silver
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Take a look at this new colourway of the Nike Air Classic BW. It’s takes on a two-face approach, as the entire front half of the shoe is completely white while the rear portion features a red bottom sole, red air unit, and silver trim on the heel. The uppermost section of lace eyelets is black, and a BW stampled shoelace dubrae makes its return to this classic runner. Can’t go wrong with mesh toes either, like the one in the recently previewed Cool Grey Nike Air Classic BW. You can grab your white-on-silver pair from Caliroots.
Style: 358797-112
Color: White/Silver
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NBC’s Late Night line-up has been under a ton of duress lately, but Jay Leno’s segment with Michael Jordan surely brought in some ratings. Jordan participated in Leno’s “10 Questions” segment, and it was interesting to find out some extra trivia about the man whose shoe was responsible for the sneaker craze. Find out the aliases Jordan uses when he checks in hotels, who he considers the worst golfer he’s ever played with, and the only autograph that he would ever ask for. Check out the video after the jump for the answers to all these burning questions and more.
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When adidas works with Jeremy Scott, you can expect the most eye-catching designs that push the envelope to a considerable degree. Jeremy Scott’s projects look fit for a museum, but they are in fact meant for your feet. Check out some of these preview pics of Jeremy Scott x adidas Originals that’s in store for us in July, and be prepared to be left speechless. We’ve already seen the Jeremy Scott Wing before, but it never loses its “wow” factor. Check to the triple-tongued high-top and the adidas Metro Attitude Hi with a huge Beverly Hills license plate on the tongue. We all know tucking your jeans behind the tongue is “in”, but this is taking it to the next level. Be sure to check out the pics and chime in with your opinions; I sure have mine. via numelo.
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