What comes to mind when you think of black with thin white pinstripes? Most would think of a high-end luxury business suit. This upcoming Nike Dunk High Zoom gives off the same luxurious feel, with an all black midsole and bottom sole with a pinstriped upper featuring frayed edges. A look at the insole also features a graphic of a rooster, and the heel tab features a red, white, and blue striped applique with a button with the same rooster graphic – meaning this Dunk High could have gotten an inspiration from the French National soccer team. And finally, a look at the tongue shows a Nike Sportswear label – something that hasn’t been done many times. Of course, the Zoom cushioning is also used, so if these were to release, we can expect a higher price than normal Nike Dunk High prices. There’s a gallery of images ahead so continue on and let us know what you think of this colorway of the Nike Dunk High, and buy this size 9 sample from cigar0330 on eBay.

Style: 324759-002
Color: Black/White

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Dwyane Wade headlined the 14th Annual Summer Groove All-Star Basketball Game that was held in Miami, Florida this past weekend at the American Airlines Arena. The 2010 Summer Groove All-Star Basketball Game included past and present players from the NBA such as Wade, Tim Hardaway, Dorrell Wright, Darius Miles, and more. Floyd “Money” Mayweather, Common, Gabrielle Union, and Flo Rida were a few of the various celebrities who were also in attendance. D. Wade brought out a pair of his W3LCOME HOME Air Jordan 2010′s as well as a pair of the recently released “Blackout” colorway. Flo Rida wore a pair of the 3M Air Jordan V’s from the Toro Bravo Pack. And a number of the players who participated in the game wore the upcoming White and Metallic Silver Air Jordan ONE6 ONE7 sneakers.

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The recently introduced Air Jordan Alpha 1 Outdoor is a different take on its originator, the Air Jordan Alpha 1. Meant to be an suitable for outdoor play, this Alpha 1 Outdoor features a removable ankle strap as well as different materials used for construction. This new colorway of the Alpha 1 Outdoor in grey, black, and white is also given a ‘Playground’ surname, meaning it would be best used for breaking the ankles of your hapless defenders at your local school-yard blacktop. These just dropped at Finishline so head there to grab this latest Outdoor colorway.

Style: 407489-001
Color: Silver/Black-Varsity Red-Light Graphite

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Michael Lau – toy-maker and artist extraordinaire – opened up his own exhibit on July 16th called the MiXTRA.SHOE SHOP (SAMPLE) in Tsim Sha Tsui of Southern Hong Kong, displaying his “Mr. Shoe” character figuring in a number of different “costumes” and designs. The figurines, which can be best described as miniature Air Force 1s with tiny feet, were displayed all around the space; each figure was inspired by famous sneakers like the Air Jordan 1 and Run DMC x adidas Superstar or other memorable images, like the yellow “happy face”. Other Michael Lau pieces – t-shirts, watches, other figurines – were available for viewing as well. Check out the gallery of images of Lau’s exhibition opening after the jump and let us know which tiny figurine you like best. If you’re in the HK area, be sure to check out the space as well because it will no longer be available come August 1st!. via HB.

Michael Lau MiXTRA.SHOE SHOP (SAMPLE) Exhibition
G36, K11 Art Mall
18 Hanoi Road, Tsim Sha Tsui
Kowloon

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Asics? Check. Reebok? Check. Up next in the Spain’s 24 Kilates’ collaborations is New Balance and its classic 577 running shoe, releasing in two great grey-toned colorways. The 577 will be constructed with premium materials such as leather and suede, with similar grey-on-grey upper colorways (probably the most recognized New Balance colorway ever) with separate blue and red trims on each. Each pair looks to be accompanied by a special 24 Kilates x New Balance hangtag as well. You can expect this special duo of the New Balance 577 to drop at 24 Kilates in Barcelona, Spain in August, so stick with Sneaker News for more detailed images and release information.

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There’s a ton of celebrity sneakerheads out there but Pharrell’s one of the very few in the hip-hop scene that has embraced the Nike Sportswear designs and motifs. Last summer he wore the Black/Mint Nike Air Footscape Woven -  a perfect summer shoe, and in a recent stop in his Europe tour, he wore the Obsidian/Multi-color colorway of the Nike Lunar Woven Chukka – another great shoe to keep your peds supremely cool. Does the shoe ring a bell? Recently SneakerNews.com and FreshnessMag.com founder Yu-Ming Wu gave Complex.com his personal Top 10 list of shoes that released in 2010 so far. His number one overall shoe? The Nike Lunar Woven Chukka in the same colorway. Great minds rock alike, don’t they? On another note, fellow N.E.R.D. member Shay wore the retro-inspired Nike MS78. Check out the gallery from the N.E.R.D. show to see Pharrell and Shay in their latest NSW digs. via FRESHNESS.

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The next time you spot what you think is a pair of Vans Mountain Edition Lows, you better check again.  Not only will the wearer feel flattered by your double-take, but you’ll get another chance to see if they might actually be Dustin Dollin’s new Off the Wall signature.  The Vans DD Spawn features a fat forefoot strap that’s bound to draw some Mtn Edition comparisons, but the mix of suede and patent leather is unlike anything else we’ve seen from Vans skate shoes.  Check out red/black and black/blue pairs after the jump and stick with Sneaker News for word on a stateside release.  via ST

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Earlier this year we were introduced to the Nike Lunar Mariah, an old concept mixed with new ideas that resulted in a comfortable walking/jogging/running shoe. Anything sitting on top of Lunar seems to be ridiculously comfortable, and this upcoming Nike Lunar Racer Vengeance – a Nike Air Vengeance re-calibrated with a Lunarlon midsole – should also be a popular choice for those looking for a pair of casual walking shoes. The Nike Air Vengeance falls in line with the Nike Waffle Racer, Windward, and Vortex of the pre-Air Max days (does anyone remember the little red booklet that came with the Vengeance?). Now, with a 21st century twist, the classic silhouette comes back in 2010 with (you guessed it) a vengeance. Check out the gallery of images and pick up this size 9 sample pair from cigar0330 on eBay.

Style: 429464-001
Color: Wolf Grey/Dark Grey-Black-Victory Green

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The Nike Lunar Rejuven8 Mid stands out as one of the summer’s best all-around sneakers.  Based on the Rejuven8′s ‘bird nest’ design, these updates employ a similarly-shaped Torch mesh upper and trim off even more weight with the feather light Lunarlon sole.  Coming up soon are two new looks that, if combined, represent the perfect All-American summer look.  You can get halfway there with either Challenge Red or Obsidian pairs, but we bet you’ll try your best to get both when they hit stateside retailers.  Stick with Sneaker News for updates on a US drop; Japan’s mita sneakers is currently selling pre-orders.

Style: 384518-600
Color: Challenge Red-Black-Metallic Summit White

Style: 384518-400
Color: Obsidian/Black-White

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It doesn’t get more ‘golden age Air Jordan’ than this.  The Jordan Rare Air combines elements from AJII-VI, and this one comes in the all time classic colorway of black, red and Cement Grey that famously debuted on the Air Jordan III.  And the Three’s Elephant print is here, albeit done in tonal black on the toe and heel areas, both sections of which connect with the AJIV’s signature speckled midsole sections.  All in all, a great way to celebrate the early days of the Air Jordan franchise lineup, these Rare Airs are available at Jordan Brand retailers including Corporate, or get yours now on eBay.

Style: 407361-001
Color: Black/Varsity Red-Cement Grey

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We’ve seen a good size run of Nike Dynasty 81 Highs in two and three-toned palettes, and here’s another one to add to the list.  The new Dynasty 81s pictured above feature a black upper whose tonal effect is gained by contrasting suede and nylon sections.  The orange sockliner is sure to draw some comparisons to the various Halloween-themed kicks we’ve seen in recent years, but it’s barely visible when the shoe’s actually on, and adds a nice pop to this white-midsoled hightop.  Check out more shots after the jump and grab a pair from select Nike Sportswear retailers including Premier.

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The most popular and recognizable Air Max 97 out there is the ‘Silver Bullet‘ OG colorway. But for the track-field inspired Air Max 97, why not go for gold? Check out the new images of the Ninety-Seven in the Metallic Gold, Varsity Red, and Black colorway – another original color-combination from the shoes original year. While these haven’t seen retro releases nearly as much as it’s silver-colored brother, the metallic gold is still considered a Air Max gem and should be a popular release once they do indeed drop. The last time these were available was half a decade ago, so don’t miss out on these bad boys again. There are some extra detailed images after the jump so check ‘em out; these are dropping this Saturday, the 24th in Japan so stick with Sneaker News for state-side release info regarding these AM runners. via mita sneakers.

Style: 312641-700
Color: Metallic Gold/Varsity Red-Black

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