Until now, the most recent animal-printed kicks that looked like Vans, were actually from Keds x Opening Ceremony.  With the Animal Pack of Vans Sk8-His, Off the Wall is going primal and taking back the wild look.  There’s a subtle air of sophistication because of the rich suede toe and heels, but cheetah and zebra prints on the horsehair side panels are the main attraction at this zoo.  These are a Vans Japan release, curiously now available from Dunk.com.cn.

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First it was a Nike Dunk Low that could have gone anywhere from ‘Denver Broncos’ to ‘Virginia Cavaliers’, but now here’s another that seems to suggest Nike has a special place in their hearts for Syracuse.  The latest Nike Dunk High is as ‘Cuse as they come, rocking a BTTYS-esque orange and white basic colourblock plus royal blue laces.  What more can you even say about these; for what they were intended to be, they’re perfect.  And not as hard to get as some of Futura’s Syracuse collection, these are available from  JBseller on eBay.

Style: 317982-181
Color: White/Orange Blaze-Varsity Royal

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Remember when Jason Kidd was at the Peak of his game, he was rocking some sick Nike Basketball shoes? Well the only thing “Peak” about his game is the shoes he’s wearing now. Over the last few months since the start of the ’09-’10 NBA Season, we’ve kept you up to date on what our favorite NBA players were wearing on the court, but lost in the shuffle are other brands that touch the hardwood – not everyone wears Nike or adidas. So it’s only fitting – and necessary – that we show you some of these other brands that are both gaining prominence and fading into “bolivion”, as Mike Tyson once so eloquently orated. AND1, Reebok, Under Armour, Protege, Pony, New Balance, Le Coq Sportif, Converse, and a collection of newer Chinese brands like Li-Ning, Anta, and Peak have made their way on the feet of some notable NBA stars, so check out the in-game photos and tell us what you think. via YahooSports.

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The Military Air Jordan 1 Retros were a big hit a couple years back, because earthy colours like this not only help you look kinda ‘mature’, but they’re an easy hookup with plenty of different outfits.  Here’s another AJ1 that uses a drab colourway to great effect.  This one is mostly olive green aka urban haze, which is a supremely versatile shade.  We find it pushed toward yellow with the tongue tag and a gum outsole, so rock these with blues, greys or dark reds for a nice balanced look, or go with yellow, white or green for a springy fit.  Any way you hook em up, they’re available from Shaolin8 on eBay.

Style: 332134-331
Color: Urban Haze/Dark Army-Bright Cactus

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The sneaker world was overflowing this past week with some very buzz-worthy happenings. At the top of the list, we learned of the confirmation of some long-beloved Retro Air Jordan releases, as well as some new looks at the Lakers Air Jordan VI and a classic AJII Retro colorway. Nike SB also made some noise with a look at their February lineup and an interesting new holiday-themed Dunk Low dropping in March. Nike’s Kill Bill pack and the new Trainer SC 2010 drew some major attention, and some big name celebrities in interesting kicks were running rampant. Keep reading for a complete recap of this week’s biggest sneaker stories.

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The Roots’ ?uestlove attended VH1′s Rock Docs Soul Train The Hippest Trip In America last night at The Paley Center for Media in New York. ?uestlove whose best known for being one of the best drum players of our generation is also a huge sneakerhead whose had the opportunity to work with Nike on a pair of 1World Air Force 1′s. ?uestlove showed up to the event wearing a pair of the Nike x Kanye West Air Yeezy’s in Black and Pink, which seems to be the most popular colorway as the likes of Diddy, Nate Robinson, Wale, and Rick Ross have all been seen wearing them.

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All day, a sneakerhead dreams about…well, you fill in that blank. But we all know we love the opposite sex as much as we love our kicks. So why not combine the two? Check out the latest t-shirt from the KIKS TYO Sneakers and Girls series; one t-shirt features Japanese model Yuki Hoashi cradling a row of Baby Air Jordans (you were looking at the shoes, right?), and the other with Hoashi doing her best Arnold impression, rocking a jet-black outfit and a pair of Nike Terminator High. The KIKS TYO series also featured a number of different chicks with kicks, like the KIKS TYO Dunk SB and KIKS TYO Jeremy Scott Wings, so check those out as well. via Freshnessmag.

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Anfernee ‘Penny’ Hardaway had some of the most easily identifiable signature sneakers of the 90s.  Several of them featured Posite material, but none were quite as crazy as these.  That’s probably because we never expected to see Penny with a Nike Air Flight Max II PE, but it’s clear that this one was created for his time in Phoenix.  No Posite here, but these do have a Presto-like cage and neoprene sock that means they would have been supremely comfortable.  You’ll never get to try on the Penny PEs, so enjoy more photos of these samples after the jump.  via Kenlu

Style: BBM609-M22-C1
Color: White/Varsity Purple

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Sneakerheadism sees no gender bias; the ladies can rock heat with the best of ‘em. Although at times, there are certain pairs that just don’t fit a woman’s foot. Anatomy 101 tells the female foot is slimmer and smaller in size, so Nike decided to  release the ever-popular Nike Dunk High in a “Skinny” version, featuring a slimmer design and higher cut. Here’s a new colourway of the Nike WMNS Dunk High Skinny in an interesting graphic; it’s not quite clear what the image is, but the dotted texture emulates an LED screen. The Skinny Dunk is started to see more colourways so ladies, don’t stray too far. via Collimudo.

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Quick, pick something for these to have been inspired by. Diet Coke cans? Dry-erase boards? Sometimes, simple is best, and that’s doubly true for these two new Nike Blazer Mids. They’re about as basic as it gets, adding black or red accents atop a white tumbled leather upper. One of the coolest features on these is the blue aglets, which match the royal outsoles. Two perfect additions to your spring wardrobe, they’re available with black or red hits from Korean e-tailer Kasina.

Style: 371761-161
Color: White/Red

Style: 371761-101
Color: White/Black

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Check out this (RED)-infused video showcasing Nike’s biggest athletes around the globe telling us to “Lace Up. Save Lives”. Each athlete, which includes a number of Footballers from Europe along with tennis sensation Maria Sharapova and NBA MVP Kobe Bryant (with his Bruce Lee Zoom Kobe V), can be seen using the Nike (RED) laces in their own personal manner – Sharapova juggling a (RED) lace tennis ball and Kobe dribbling a (RED) basketball. The point of the video is not to show off their moves, but to let you know that superstar athletes along with Nike and (RED) are doing what they can to promote awareness of HIV/AIDS and other disease marring our neighboring countries. More Nike (RED) products are on the way, but for now, you can buy your pair of Nike (RED) laces for $4. Check out the video and stills after the jump, and make sure you do your part in assisting your fellow man.

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Ray Allen has been a member of the Jordan Brand Team since his days with the Milwaukee Bucks. He’s always been known to rock some great Player Exclusives throughout his career, and we can’t forget the Air Jordan XIII from the Spike Lee joint “He Got Game” (I actually paid more attention to the Pearl Foams). Check out the Air Jordan XII Player Exclusive in Black/Green that Jesus Shuttlesworth wore during yesterday’s match-up against the Orlando Magic. It features black nubuck like that on the Flu Game Jordan XII and a Celtics green on the mudguard, but remember this isn’t the first Ray Allen Air Jordan XII in a Celtics colourway we’ve ever seen. via YahooSports.

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