Retro-inspired chukkas seem to work well with canvas, don’t they? Check out this latest colorway of the Nike Toki in a canvas upper; most of the previous releases have been either suede or leather, so it was about time canvas made another appearance on this lifestyle-driven casual shoe. It’s definitely not the first time canvas was used on the Nike Toki but it’s nice to see the material being used in the Toki rotation. A similar colorway of the Toki in light grey and blue was released in January, but this pair features a slightly different shade and the aforementioned canvas material. You can pick up a pair over at wellgosh.

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“Hold on tight, don’t let go.”  That’s the literal interpretation of “Kinbe Pa Lagé”, a phrase we saw on Nike Basketball’s Haiti Relief tee back in February.  There’s been a bunch of junk in the news since then, and you may have forgotten that large parts of the nation still need to be rebuilt.  With that in mind, here’s the Nike Basketball Kinbe Pa Lage/Help Haiti PE Pack of Zoom Kobe Vs and the above pictured Cradle Rock Low.  The latter is Steve Nash’s signature shoe, and since he’s always doing *something* thoughtful, these were a perfect choice.  With a white/royal blue base, these add a crayon-colored overlay that could just as easily have been a Doernbecher collab, save the obvious Hatian references.  As for the ZKV, they get the same overlay atop a red/black base, and you’ll see that after the jump.  Intended as a charitable act, these will probably hit retail to drum up some Help Haiti funds, but stick with Sneaker News for updates.  via NT

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Kobe, LeBron, and KD is a trio of names that you will hear together for a long time coming. Durant has established himself as the league’s elite, joining the “elder” statesmen in a group the could include one or two more players. All three players switched uniform colors for Game 3, and that meant different colorways of their signature Nike shoes. Kobe Bryant wore his Nike Zoom Kobe V POP, while LeBron wore the LeBron VII P.S. in White/Navy. Rounding out the trio of the Nike endorsees was Kevin Durant and his Nike KD2 Home PE. Durant pulled off his first ever Playoff victory with an astounding 29-and-19 (at Kobe’s cost), while LeBron got a reality check as his Cavs lost on the road. Check out the great collection of images after the jump. via Yahoo!.

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Yesterday night Sneaker News dropped an exclusive teaser of an upcoming Air Jordan IX that flew under the radar and was not previewed in Jordan Brand catalogs or look-sees. Here’s a first look of this Air Jordan IX in a white patent leather upper, citrus trim on the logo, and a Deep Forest outsole. A quick glance and your eyes may fool you: the outsole is in fact a dark shade of green (Seattle Sonics PE?). Contrast stitching is also evident on the upper, along with citrus laces dotted with JORDAN typefont – a true first for an Air Jordan Legacy silhouette. As of now, just 2,000 pairs are believed to have been produced, which could probably make these Air Jordan IX a Quickstrike release. Sneaker News brought you a first look at this upcoming Air Jordan IX so be assured we will update you with all the necessary info. Continue reading for a detailed look and chime in with your opinions. via MS.

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Last night was the LA premiere of a skateboarding documentary that had been circulated on videotape for the last decade.  Nike SB and Hurley sponsored the Dirty Money premiere last night at the Montalbon, where SB revealed an upcoming Brazil-only release.  The Dirty Money x Nike SB Blazer High and Dunk Mid are about as different as two very similar designs can get.  Both of them feature a ‘sectioned’ look that hearkens back to old school aesthetics, including the sockliners, tongue tags and laces.  Where they diverge, though, is color: the Dunks are a tonal purple while the Blazers go heavy on the white/grey/black plus a little orange.  Get your Portugese pocket dictionaries ready, cos these joints will drop as a Brazil exclusive on May 10th.  Check out some more images and a trailer for the film, all after the jump.  via NSB//SneakersBR

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Yesterday’s Sneaker News reported a new colorway of the Nike Air Foamposite One which was dubbed the “Cough Drop”. What will these Penny 3s be called? How about “The Shining”, for the red foamposite upper resembling that creepy scene with the blood gushing out of the elevators? This White/Varsity Red colorway is a newcomer to the Air Max + Foamposite Nike Air Penny III but we’ve seen red make its way on Pennys before. These were already available on Nikestore a few days ago but can be now found at retail stores such as Foot Locker, or pick up a pair on eBay.

Style: 304845-100
Color: White/White-Varsity Red-Black

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“Don’t be mad cos you can’t do what I can, like when Jordan went up, took that shot and switched hands,” especially since you can take this opportunity to look just like him.  ‘The Move’ as it’s now known, was executed in the OG black/infrared Air Jordan VI, a shoe we haven’t seen retroed in so long, the last ones said ‘Nike AIR’ (2000, to be exact).  Not only is the Infrared AJVI back, *both* of them are!  The Air Jordan VI Infrared Pack should be called a ‘package’, since both the white and black infrared Sixes are coming to you this summer in a single box.  Check out a bunch of new images after the jump and stick with Sneaker News for updates on the release date (expected June 2010).  via SH

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We’re sure that if Mariah Carey were spotted wearing these kicks there’ probably be a lot more people reading this story, however that’s not the case and instead it’s her husband, Nick Cannon, who was spotted wearing the Air Jordan III Retro from the 25th Anniversary Collection in all White and Metallic Silver. Cannon put on these crispy White Jordan’s when he along with Pepsi, Co. and Feeding America came together to help feed the homeless.

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The Nike Toki is part of Nike’s Indie line, which generally puts out lifestyle or retro-inspired shoes. The Toki fits both categories but this previously previewed colorway of Challenge Red is somewhat of an anomaly to the Nike Toki based on its history of subdued colors. What was once a Nike Sportswear model is now seeing widespread release, and you can now pick up this pair from Finishline. We’ve got a great coupon for you to use to save some cash, so continue reading to grab it!

Style: 385444-600
Color: Challenge Red/Cool Grey-White

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Has any specific colorway/design of the Nike Air Force 1 ever been retroed? We’re not talking about the white-on-whites (which releases every August) or any other general release, but those special colorways that have become hard-to-find collectibles. The Stash x Nike Air Force 1 was once re-made for the friends-and-family One Night Only event, but outside of that, the Nike Air Force 1 has yet to be tainted with a “retro”. That’s tough news for a lot of Nike Air Force 1 fans, but this new colorway of the Nike Air Force 1 should remind you of the Air Force 1 Linen, a shoe that we at Sneaker News deem the third best Nike Air Force 1 ever (based on our Sneaker News March Madness Air Force 1 Bracket). These are obviously not the Linen AF1, but this clean pair does feature a nice hemp-like woven textile on the toebox and middle panel. Get your light pink markers out and scribble in that swoosh after you pick up a pair from Size?.

Style: 315122-200
Color: Birch/White

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With summer rapidly approaching, it’s about time for everybody to start wearing (a lot more) white.  What better way to add a splash of sophistication to your fit than with these new ALIFE Public Naval lowtops.  The Public has been around for a while in a variety of sub-styles, but we, the public, have never seen it look quite so classy, especially given its attention-grabbing heel.  On this pair it’s red on the back, which is a perfect contrast to the subtle ‘grey’ glen plaid that covers this pair’s upper.  Take a look at more shots after the jump and grab a pair from an ALIFE retailer like Atlanta’s Wish.

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Aside from the Factory 413 ‘Suprawood’ Vaider, Supra has been relatively quiet this April.  That all changes with a collection they’re calling the ‘Supra Summer Injection’.  This latest drop from the most successful upstart sneaker brand contains 5 kicks in various styles and cuts, each with a healthy helping of black.  Let’s go left-to-right on the photo above, which starts with the only shoe that wouldn’t be considered more or less all-black, a white/black tie-dye Supra Bullet lowtop.  The next three are all done in black nylon, and you can choose from the Thunder Low or High, or Terry Kennedy’s dual-strapped Society.  Last, but certainly not least, the black and gold Skytop II that’s basically the opposite of an earlier pair.  These joints are shipping now, so get with your local Supra retailer today.

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