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Whether it’s on a bikini or a mini-skirt, polka dots are strictly for girls! Check out this new Nike WMNS Dunk Low in photo blue and white with polka dots sprayed all over the upper. The lightness of the sky blue upper matches well with the playful polka dots, and the colorway itself should remind you of another pair of women’s Nikes from a few years back – the Nike Air Force 1 Invisible Woman from the Fantastic Four Pack. These look to be a perfect shoe for the summer-time so grab these now from Kicks-Crew.
Style: 317813-400
Color: Photo Blue/White
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After last Thursday’s “Decision”, a lot of questions arose regarding the effect of LeBron’s departure on the world of sneakers. After that minor derailing, the sneaker domain went back on track with astounding news stories and events. Sneaker News brought you looks at two pairs of Air Jordan VII Retros – one with an extra logo and another without any at all. To even out the Retro releases, was the revelation of the Air Jordan Prime 5, a Jordan 1+5 hybrid. That was just part of the Air Jordan news, as extra updated info regarding upcoming releases was brought to light, such as the entire September line-up, as well as other 2011 drops. Between the new and the old was the opening of SoleFly, a Jordan Brand-affiliated sneaker boutique. The Future Sole 2010 Design Competition also came closer to an end, as the final 24 submissions were up for public vote.
The return of the fat-tongue led to a collective “Phew!”; this week, new colorways of the Mid and High reminded us that only the Low is the beneficiary of the fat tongue. LeBron James did indeed attract a ton of attention in the basketball world with his MVP LeBron VII, as well as the removal of the Nike ‘Witness’ billboard in Cleveland, but bonafide elite superstar Kevin Durant and his third sig shoe boxed LeBron out a bit. In South Korea, a sneaker showcase called Sole Exposition featured the best of Jordan, LeBron, and Kobe, but not to be outdone, some notable celebs in America showed off some heat too. And finally, we got a long-awaited look at the collaboration between ATF and Nike and a peek at some upcoming samples stirred the pot, particularly the Air Lunarmax+ 90. Your decision right now should be to “take your attention to Sneaker News Weekly Rewind,” because it looks like there’s a lot of good stuff ahead.
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We’ve seen a ton of “Top-10″ lists recently, but here’s one from SN’s own Yu-Ming Wu, a certified veteran sneakerhead, who has not only been in the game for quite a while, but possesses a specific taste matched by very few. Yu-Ming, founder of SneakerNews.com and Freshnessmag.com, was asked by Complex to come up with his own Top 10 list of sneakers that released in 2010 so far, and you might be surprised at the list. Here’s a mini-spoiler: No Jordans. You might’ve caught a glimpse at Yu Ming’s personal collection that was featured on Footwear News, but here’s a look at 10 definites in his 2010 sneaker rotation. Continue reading for the entire list and check out the full feature on Complex.com.
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Arguably the most popular colorway of the Air Jordan V returns tomorrow in Air Jordan Force Fusion form, as the AJF5 ‘Grape’ officially hits Jordan Brand retail stores tomorrow. While Fusion fans have been patiently waiting for the Grape colorway to drop, the new colorway releasing alongside it is definitely a fresh new colorway with a summer-time vibe. The combination of white, spice, light retro, and black should invoke feelings of Miami’s South Beach and the tropical atmosphere. Both colorways feature the classic Air Jordan V styling, with the fighter-jet “teeth” on the midsole, translucent netting on the sidewall, and the gaudy 3M-tongue. Check out the extra shots after the jump and don’t forget to cop these tomorrow.
Style: 407334-102
Color: White/Grape Ice-New Emerald
Style: 407334-101
Color: White/Spice-Light Retro-Black
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The ATF Crew is well-known in the sneaker-community, particularly when it comes to love for the Nike Air Force 1. Always rocking the rarest and 1-of-1 Forces and Bespokes, the ATF crew has been spearheading the Air Force 1 movement for years and years. Now, it looks like they’ve reached the apex; here’s a teaser for a collaboration between the ATF Crew and what looks to be, what else, but a Nike Air Force 1. Mayor – one of the Big Three – captioned this image as “MOVIE!”, which could point to a possible film-based inspiration. Life is good when your crew’s name is printed under the Swoosh, so check out the extra shot after the jump, and give us your ideas on what this ATF Crew x Nike partnership could entail.
Update: Sneaker News has been informed that this is not a collaboration, but another Nike Air Force 1 Bespoke done for the Nike ATF crew. The ATF stitching was a custom option.
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Yesterday Sneaker News gave you a first look at the Air Jordan Prime 5, a hybrid of the Air Jordan Alpha 1 and the Air Jordan V. The preliminary images of the Prime 5 featured an Air Jordan Alpha 1 silhouette but with strong AJV hints, like the netting on the sidewall, toe and heel design, upper lace-holes, and the 3M/netting tongue. Here’s a look at produced version of the Air Jordan Prime 5 in Orion Blue and Metallic Silver; the all-blue upper features a translucent bottom sole and a 3M reflective tongue. This is just the first of a number of expected colorways of the Prime 5 so check out detailed images after the jump and let us know what you think of this latest hybrid design. You can still cop this size 9 sample pair from cigar0330 on eBay.
Style: 429489-401
Color: Orion Blue/Metallic Silver
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Here’s a new look from Converse that draws upon the One Star’s long line of collaborations with fashion designer John Varvatos. The new Converse Chuck Taylor Eyelet hightops are quite similar Varvatos’ Multi-Eylet Chucks, but they’ll likely carry a friendlier MSRP. Done in faded black canvas that has a sort of chambray look about it, these joints have nearly 30 eyelets on either side all of which are spanned by elastic laces for a super-comfy and responsive fit. Check out more shots after the jump and stick with Sneaker News for word on a stateside release. via ST
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By now, you should know who Vandal-A is; the resourceful designer has been hitting home-run after home-run with great designs set to match some of the bigger releases in recent memory. His Eggplant Foamposite shirt, as well as the Oreo VI tee among others were definite favorites (both sold out quick), and this new ‘Infrared’ design will go hand-in-hand with the Air Jordan VI Infrared Pack as well as the return of the Air Max 90 Infrared. Using the well-known Snickers bar wrapper as the inspiration, this black/white/grey/infrared tee urges you to satisfy your hunger…for sneakers, of course. Whether it be to complement the 90′s or your Infrared VI pack, you can cop your Infrared ‘Sneakers’ tee from Vandal-A now and look out for a white version of the shirt next week. The Air Max 90 Infrared is set to drop next Saturday, July 24th at Nike Sportswear retailers like Footaction, or you can grab a pair now on eBay.
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Out of all the Nike Air Legacy runners, the Air Max 90 has been pushed, pulled, stretched out, and squeezed together more than any other. We’ve seen a ton of revamped hybridized 90s over the last year in the form of the Air Max 90 Current, Air Max 90 Current Moire, Air Max 90 Current Huarache, and Air Max Current 90 Torch, all of which featuring the classic Ninety silhouette but with noticeable alterations. Kinda like an import tuner, the Air Max 90 has been souped up time and time again, and the all-new Nike Air Lunarmax+ 90 – a Nike Air Max 90 with a brand new chassis – should set the next precedent for the next wave of AM90 hybrids.
The Air Lunarmax+ 90 features a LunarLon – Lunar + Phylon – forefoot cushioning with the original Air Max 90 Air unit but with a diagonal “cage” surrounding the housing. The upper features a lighter construction with a breathable material as well as the Flywire panels seen on the Nike Air Maxim1. The Air Max 90 has surely undergone a number of changes, as the already-powerful engine has been tuned into an all-black super-sleek sportscar. Check out the detailed images of the Nike Air Lunarmax+ 90 and let us know what you think of this latest updated Air design. You can also buy this size 9 sample pair from cigar0330 on eBay.
Style: 429875-001
Color: Black/Black
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One of the Swoosh’s cleanest designs, the Nike Match Classic is back in two new colorways with the vintage touch. And this duo is two of the most elegant designs we’ve seen, eschewing the extra branding that accompanies the fragment design collabo joints or the more obviously two-toned Quickstrike pack that hit late last year. Instead, these are done in simple black or white suede with just a hint of contrast on the white pair’s Swooshes, while the blacks are tonal. Nice stuff for the peak of summer, and they’re both available from Kicks-Crew.
Style: 407919-001
Color: Black/Black-Metallic Summit White
Style: 407919-100
Color: Metallic Summit White/Midnight Navy
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