Since its first year in 2002, Nike SB has done quite a job in broadening its line of footwear; starting with just the Nike SB Dunk High and Dunk Low, the Nike SB Classic was brought on to the Nike skate team in 2005. A few years later, a high-top version of the Tennis-turned-Skate was unveiled. Check out this colorway of the Nike SB Classic High in varsity royal and voltage yellow; a colorway similar to the Nike SB Dunk Low Boca Juniors of 2005, this combination of blue and yellow will turn heads in the skatepark or on the streets. You can wait for these to drop at your local SB account in June, or head over to Flatspot where these are available early.

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Yet another scrapped Blazer High AC that is never before seen, this particular pair is also unique because of material application; whereas nubuck is such a common facet in footwear, it’s not seen on existing Blazer AC releases. The soft suede gives the shoe almost a completely different feel- from chic to guady. Maybe that’s the reason why Nike didn’t go through with it. But there is leather found on the stitch-contrasted Swoosh, and possibly on the straps. Though the layout may not be the best, this Dark Grey/Solar Red combo looks pretty fierce and we wouldn’t be surprised if Nike is putting this on the backburner for another model. This sample is now up for grabs from solerevival777 on eBay.

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One of the biggest Sneaker News stories from the month of March was our preview of two upcoming colorways of the Nike Air 1/2 Cent; one of the colorways was dubbed the “Cranberry”, for its rich Varsity Red colored Foamposite upper. One of our loyal readers submitted actual images of the Nike Air 1/2 Cent Varsity Red in the WDYWT feature of the Sneaker News Blogs section; varsity red aka Cranberry Foamposite is a definite first-time venture for Nike Foamposite but Nike’s recent track record of experimenting with interesting colors could even point to a Cranberry Foamposite One. These are set to release in December of this year so check out these new images of the Nike Air 1/2 Cent Cranberry and stop by the WDYWT feature on Sneaker News Blogs; show off what crispy pair you rocked today and comment on other sneakerhead choices as well!

Style: 344646-600
Color: Varsity Red/Black-Varsity Red

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Gourmet took their name from the culinary world to denote high quality status and now two of the three collaborations in their history have been food-related.  Going with a considerably smaller niche than Pepsi this time, the Cali-based lifestyle sneaker brand has teamed up with the new Malibu location of NY-born Café Habana to create this super-limited run of the Gourmet Quattro hightop.  A mere 24 pairs of these will be available at the Malibu restaurant during Memorial Day weekend, so make the necessary arrangements to get down to SoCal and cop a pair.  via EUKicks

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Rising hip-hop star and fellow sneaker enthusiast has been rocking some upcoming heat long before official release dates; either Nike’s using him as a pitchman or his Nike Outlet hunting skills are top notch. Last time Wale had us green with envy was when he wore the Neon Nike Air Max 24/7, and during a fun night out with Young Dro and Rosa Acosta, Wale rocked a sweet Oregon-inspired colorway of the upcoming Nike Huarache TR Mid that we showed you during our in-depth coverage of the Nike Athletic Training Footwear Preview. The Trainers released over the last few years (or even the entire decade) don’t have much cross-over appeal but true Nike heads will be all over this revamped Nike classic. Continue reading for a closer look at Wale’s latest kicks and extra images from the night’s festivities, and let us know what you think of the “new” Huarache. via freddyo.

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It seems all the Nike SB P-Rod 2.5 colorways are themed; the last few 2.5 releases we saw were Cinco De Mayo and Los Angeles Lakers colorups, and this latest pair of the hybrid ized P-Rod skate shoe features a throwback Phillies uni combo of dark burgundy and a university blue. The P-Rod 2.5 might be the most “classic” skate shoe of the entire P-Rod line due to the vulcanized midsole, so a colorway with back-in-the-day undertones in itself matches just fine. These will hit Nike SB accounts in June but are available right now at Flatspot.

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Arriving this Holiday 2010 season is a great selection of All Conditions Gear in familiar silhouettes but with a clear and present alteration. Lunar Foam, Nike’s cushioning system introduced in 2008, makes its way to the ACG department and replaces the classic trail-boot traction with the foamy cushion. The classic Nike Wildwood and last winter’s Nike Woodside Boot alongside a third ACG design receive the Lunar treatment, with a tougher LunarLon making its way on the heavy duty boots and the original Lunarlite on the trail-specific Wildwood. Expect these to hit Nike retailers this Holiday 2010 in colorways in addition to these Neon-95 inspired renditions, so stick with Sneaker News for more info. via SneakersBR.

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Left in no-man’s land after Michael Jordan and Phil Jackson both retired, Scottie Pippen played the lockout-shortened 1999 NBA season with the Houston Rockets.  Trevor Ariza could have stayed with the (soon to be back-to-back?) NBA Champion LA Lakers, but instead signed with H-Town and finds himself both figuratively and somewhat literally in Pippen’s shoes.  Here are two Nike Air Max A Lot Trevor Ariza PEs, the black pair of which looks quite similar to the first ones to hit retail, plus custom embroidery on the heel and a bred sole.  For the ‘home’ look, Ariza got something totally unique in white and red, which if released, would be one of the best Max A Lots.  Stick with Sneaker News to see if Nike Basketball releases these and transforms the player exclusive sneaker into this decade’s replica jersey.

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The Nike Hyperdunk 2010 is set to to arrive very soon, so let’s take a look at one of the first colorways of the HD 2010 that we can an extensive look on. Comet Red, White, and Del Sol make up this pair, and a quick connection could be made to the Houston Rockets or more fittingly the Chinese National Basketball Team. featuring the cracked-marble upper with Flywire and a graphic on the yellow trim on the ankle, the Nike Hyperdunk 2010 focuses both on detail and performance. A slew of other colorways should hit Nike Basketball retailers soon but you can now pre-order this vibrant pair from footwear_depot on eBay.

Style: 407625-600
Color: Comet Red/White-Del Sol

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A quick follow up to the last look of the new Brian Anderson Blazer.  Part of the newest installment of Nike SB’s Custom Series, the notable lower mid cut of the Blazer is in fact black suede, rather than the initially speculated deep navy.  The Orange of the Swoosh seems to tie in well with Anderson’s Dunk High in the 2006 Custom Series.  It’s been confirmed for a June 2010 release, so expect these soon.  Certain locations like Flatspot has them early if you’re low on patience.

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Carmelo Anthony and his Denver Nuggets couldn’t get past Utah while he was wearing them, but Austin Jermacans clearly handled his business when it came to the Air Jordan Future Sole Melo M6.  A nice foil to the relatively simple ‘original’ M6 design, the Future Sole M6 is finally about to hit retailers, and it’s hard to imagine a better colorway to start.  These black nubuck joints have quite a few nice touches, from the polka dotted side panels to the quilted stitching on the ankle lockdown.  The University Blue hits just explode off of that dark background, and just a hint of Taxi reminds us of the Rich-n-Creamies’ uniforms (and oh yeah, the Air Jordan XII).  Expect the Melo M6 Future Sole at select Jordan Brand retailers next Saturday, May 29th.

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Canvas and plaid is a combination of material and textile that’s a summertime staple, so it’s not wonder Nike put out a ton of great colorways of the Nike Dunk High and Low featuring those two focal points. But don’t mess this pair with that group; instead of a canvas, this new Nike Dunk High features synthetic leather on the upper but uses the gingham plaid on upper panels. The dual tones of blue along with the white are taken straight from a Sunday picnic outfit, so slap on your khakis and pick these up from Nikestore.

Style: 317892-100
Color: White/Dark Obsidian-Lyon Blue

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