In late April, Sneaker News reported an interesting ‘custom’ Air Jordan VI in which a brave sneakerhead risked the life of his Air Jordan VI Varsity Red and came out with one helluva end-product. The Varsity Red-Infrared transformation was a success! This time, another curious Jordan-phile put his newly acquired Air Jordan VI Lakers to the test: unhappy with the contrast-stitching on the upper, he cleverly painted over the purple/yellow stitching meticulously with a special craft pen. The stitching blended perfectly with the black 3M upper with the result being a black-and-white pair of Air Jordan VI with a suede and 3M upper very much similar to the Air Jordan VI Low Black/Metallic Silver colorway that released in 2002. Check out the some extra pictures of this genius idea and let us know if this custom pair is better than the release. via OriginalJs on NT.

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The Air Jordan II (2) joined the crowded Retro party this year, but there’s always room for an original colorway. The white/red/black Air Jordan II was the first Jordan Legacy that boldly shed the Nike swoosh and relied solely on the Air Jordan name, and it surely did not disappoint, as Michael Jordan went on to win his first NBA Slam Dunk Competition with this shoe. The Silver Anniversary Air Jordan II was first to drop in 2010, followed by the BIN23 Jordan II, but the OG is prepared for a release next Saturday, May 22nd. You can pre-order your pair from Exit-36 or pick up a pair now on eBay.

Style: 395709-101
Color: White/Black-Varsity Red

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Washington D.C. rapper, Wale, showed up to the David Letterman Show last week in New York City with a brand new look, the rapper not only got his hair braided but also showed up wearing a pair of the Nike Air Max LeBron VII “Dunkman’s” in Black and Neon. While much of the talk as of late has been surrounding LeBron James and his dreadful performance in Game 6 of the 2010 NBA Playoffs vs. the Boston Celtics, his seventh signature shoe from Nike Basketball has been arguably the best one yet and with colorways like the “Dunkman” version being showcased on a regular basis, it’s no wonder that a number of celebrities have been seen wearing these kicks.

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Complex is following up their Greatest Footwear Moments Feature on P-Rod with another one on Kanye West’s girlfriend and new Ford Modeling Agency model, Amber Rose. The stripper turned model from Philadelphia has been seen out and about wearing a number of hot sneakers including the Air Jordan III in Black and Cement as well as the original Air Jordan IV in Black, not to mention the Nike x Kanye West Air Yeezy, and a number of other models. Take a look at what Rose has been spotted wearing after the jump and check out the entire feature from Complex, here.

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The Dirty Money x Nike SB collaboration received a ton of positive feedback from our readers because of its staying within the boundaries of the skating scene. This past Tuesday was the premiere and celebration of the Dirty Money film and its partnership with Nike SB; in addition to an actual screening of the movie, there was a sick display of the Nike SB Dunk Mid and Nike SB Blazer in an old-school VHS and Tube-TV installation. Dirty Money is a movie deemed a must-watch for anyone who has placed foot on a skate-deck, so keep an eye out because the movie will be shown in other cities in the future. As for the kicks? They’re exclusive to Brazil so getting a pair won’t be so easy. Continue reading for an event recap and a look into the neat display. via SneakersBR.

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Another 574 in the mix, New Balance gives this pair a premium makeover for the Pinnacle Pack. I rare sight in commerical footwear, the 574 gets full-grain Italian leather, nicely complemented by black and gold perforated canvas for the underlays. The N branding looks interesting- could be kevlar, but not confirmed. A little late to surface itself as a Spring 2010 release, but these are out available mostly in Asian markets. via StreeThing

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As you’ve seen in some of our extensive previews, Nike and Jordan Brand are employing a revised inner label on their upcoming releases.  As you can see inside the Eric Koston x Nike SB Dunk High pictured above, the entire layout of the info contained on these tags has been shuffled around and large Swooshes or Jumpmen have been given the entire top third of the tag.  Below a hefty black line is your sizing information, production dates, and of course, the Nike style codes that we lovingly collect for every release where possible.  If you’re a dedicated sneakerhead, these are the little details you live for, and here’s to hoping that this gives us a leg up on all the impostors and bootleggers out there.  via N-SB.org

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If you’ve been a loyal reader, you’ll realize there isn’t much content featuring all white sneakers; we leave that the to the mainstream footwear consumers.  But every now and then, an all-white pair will shimmy itself onto the site because of what unique facets it has to offer.  This Air Max Light features conservative white leather and mesh, but comes with some individuality by also featuring some pearlized synthetic leather on the overlay and mudguard.  The quilted textile upper are also a nice little detail that set these apart from your regular AM Light.  via Schuh-You

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Last month we gave you the heads up on a Sample Nike Air Max 90 in a blue snakeskin constructed upper that looked like the movie Avatar summed up into one shoe. The pair you see here has no immediate connection with the movie but does like like a different colored version of that Snakeskin Air Max 90. However this pair isn’t a Sample, but a special Friends-and-Family pair that was never released to the public. The upper features premium snakeskin textured leather lined with purple leather on a white midsole and black bottom. Check out the images after the jump and if you think these are a must-have for your Air Max arsenal, head over to mentalkicks because they have a size 8 and 8.5 ready for purchase.

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Asian Fusion is all the rage in the culinary world, so how about a crossover into shoes? Well, Nike’s pumped out a ton of great colorways inspired by Japan, Korea, the Philippines, and other notable Asian nations, but this latest Nike WMNS Terminator Low features an elegant graphic inspired by the traditional women’s clothing of China. The Nike WMNS Cheongsam Pack features the Nike Blazer Mid and two pairs of the Nike Terminator Low constructed in beautiful upper graphics in three eye-catching colorways, like this vivid pink version of the Nike Terminator Low Cheongsam Pack. Features a meticulous graphic, uni-colored swoosh, and contrasting purple sole, this fusion of East-meets-West will surely please all types of sneaker taste-buds. You can pick up this pair now from ID4sh0es on eBay.

Style: 395814-600
Color: Vivid Pink/Vivid Pink-Rose-Swan

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2010 has its own updated version, but there’s a reason the Nike Air Trainer SC was revamped after two decades.  It’s a well-constructed design that’s stood the test of time, and it’s even harder to top the popular Chicago-style colorway.  These new SCs have a bit of Infrared Air Max 90 flare to them, thanks to the juxtaposition of a black mudguard with bright red midsole hits.  Further evidence that the ’90s were the ‘Golden Era’ of sneakers, these joints are available for pre-order with a Saturday, May 15th ship date from Eastbay.

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NIKEiD has been around for over a decade now, and while the level of customization has steadily increased over the years, we’ve never seen anything quite like this before 2010.  That’s when the Nike Sweet Classic High iD opened the flood gates with some NCAA team spirit, and with the critical mass that is World Cup 2010 right around the corner, the two were pulled together like the gravity in a black hole.  First we got national pride Sweet Classics, and now you can put your country’s soccer team’s designs on the side panel of a new Nike Blazer High iD.  You can choose from any of the Nike Sportswear Six, save Nunca/Brazil who are conspicuous by their absence.  Absent favorites aside, head over to the NIKEiD site today so you can have these shipped in time for kickoff.

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