Arriving on October 1st is the Vans Day of the Dead Pack in the Sk8 Hi and Slip-On in two great colorways and great graphics. ‘Day of the Dead‘ is a translation of ‘Dia de los Muertos’, a Mexican holiday in which family and friends gather to remember loved ones. The skull logo is tribute to the calavera de azucar, or ‘sugar skull’, a traditional adornment associated with the November 2nd holiday. Again, dia de el liberacion (or ‘release date’ in plain ‘ol ingles) is October 1st, so check out the Vans Day of the Dead Pack after the jump and let us know what you think of the design. via HS.

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Ronnie Fieg knows what sneakerheads want.  Not only does David Z’s main man realize that the Asics Gel Lyte III is a cult favorite, but that most ‘heads are young men who certainly wouldn’t mind seeing a new GLIII held by a new hottie.  Feig called on the modeling talents of Soraya Yd to add even more beauty to his upcoming GL III ‘The Cove’.  It’s an appropriate nickname for a shoe as blue as the most pristine beaches in the Bahamas where these images were taken.  Click the jump below for more shots and stick with Sneaker News for updates on ‘The Cove’s release date.

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Here’s a piece of Sneaker News that’s as shocking as 1.21 gigawatts!  We showed you an auto-lacing Nike ACG Baltoro back in July, and while the sneaker/boot did just what its name would suggest, the bulky servo motor attached to the heel was not so aesthetically pleasing.  Creator Brett Brefin was inspired by Marty McFly’s Nike Mag from Back to the Future II, and he built the lacing motor because Nike had to that point only done McFly 2015 colorways, never the actual shoes.  But that might change if this patent application from Tinker Hatfield and company gets approved.  With drawings that detail a rechargeable lacing system where the kicks are juiced up in a special dock, we’re left to wonder about the possibility of something that just yesterday seemed unthinkable.  And whether the Nike Mags hit in 2015 or anytime between now and then, stick with Sneaker News for updates. via Dime.

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Omar Salazar’s outer-space themed pro-model with Nike SB released earlier this year and was instantly a popular choice among skaters for its skate-specificity as well as the go-fat or go-thin tongue. Here’s a colorway that’s more down-and-dirty rather than outer space; urban haze, black, and a varsity crimson Flywire and inner trim is the color combination you’ll see in this later Omar Salazar release; the toe features contrast black stitching as well as black laces, but you can make ‘em pop a little more by switching over to the red laces that come with. They just dropped over at Shelta so watch for these to hit your local SB account soon.

Style: 386612-300
Color: Urban Haze/Black-Varsity Crimson

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Nearly fourteen years after the College Blue joints hit retailers in the fall of 1996, the Nike Air Max Uptempo 97 has released in what very well might be that model’s best colorways.  The ‘Urban Federation’ Edition AM Uptempo 97 caught Foamposite lovers’ attention when they popped up out of nowhere in July, but we’ve known the above pictured pair was coming for a little longer.  The Wolf Grey/Orion Blue Uptempo 97 brings this silhouette to a new level with its crisp two-toned colorway perfectly balanced by gradients on the signature midsole jewels.  An updated take on a beloved model from ’90s Nike Basketball, these joints will hit Foot Locker’s House of Hoops on Saturday, August 28th.

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Yesterday Sneaker News showed you an updated teaser image of the Nike Zoom Kobe VI (6) with a snake-skin-esque upper material. Here we have a close-up viewing of the upper, and beneath the scaly skin lies red Flywire reaching from the lace-holes to the midsole. This black/white colorway sample also does not feature the enlarged heel-cup seen on yesterday’s sample so this sample could point to a ‘no-show’ heel-cup hidden under the snake-skin material or no heel-cup at all. It’s quite interesting to see the Black Mamba take control of the Nike Kobe line and with this snake-skin upper, the evolution is near complete. Piece by piece the Kobe VI is coming to light so stick with Sneaker News and we will keep you updated with all Nike Zoom Kobe VI information. via ISS.

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Part skate-shoe, part boat-shoe, the Nike SB Stefan Janoski quickly became on of Nike SB’s better performers and worked its way onto the shelves of 21 Mercer, the Nike Sportswear store in Lower Manhattan. This new colorway features a mix of grey tones and white, with a canvas-like upper with a leather piping around the upper panel. White contrast stitching on the toe and swoosh set off this darker tone perfectly and should be a nice addition to your autumn rotation so give this pair another look after the jump and watch for these to hit Nike SB accounts like Shelta.

Style: 333824-004
Color: Anthracite/Jetstream

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Thought enough Air Jordan IIs came out in 2010? Had your fair share of Air Jordan VIs? Got any more closet space for another Bred AJ1? Get ready to make some more room in your Jordan appetite because more releases may be on their way. Here’s a look at some Air Jordan samples; first, we’ll start off with the Black/Red Air Jordan 1 – we’ve seen it plenty in recent years (i.e. the 60+ Pack as well as the ankle-strapped joints). But this pair is a tribute to the rebellious nature of the original Air Jordan 1; dubbed the Air Jordan 1 ‘Banned’, this colorway features the classic Bulls’ black-and-red but with a neat “X” applied over the Jumpman logo on the heel and tongue and the Wings on the ankle strap. Just yesterday Sneaker News compiled a nice Air Jordan Commercials feature, and the first one we showed just so happened to be the AJ1 Banned advertisement.

Next up is another pair of the Air Jordan VI, featuring a white upper (peep the contrasting smooth and pebbled leather) and a blue midsole – a throwback to the OG September Blue colorway. The midsole features a dark grey rather than white, and the inner lining is grey opposed to the original black. A few other changes lie within this AJ6 sample as well, like the red-bottomed sole. However, these are just a sample version of the Air Jordan VI Pistons, but considering the Pistons VI has been enduring markdown after markdown on shelves, these samples might’ve been a better move. A few more treats come in a candy-yellow pair of the Air Jordan Accolades, as well as a highlighter-green pair of the Air Jordan 1 Phat Low, two vibrant colorways similar to two-thirds of the upcoming Air Jordan II Candy Pack.

Last, but not least, we have a black version of the Air Jordan II, featuring a nubuck upper, a shiny pebbled mudguard (possibly patent leather), and a black midsole – a colorway very much similar to the Air Jordan II Black/Chrome Retro of 2004. These are rumored to release within the next two months, but we’ll have to wait to see if any of the others will make their way to retail. So what do you think of these samples? A must-cop if they release? Better left scrapped? We’d like to hear from you. via modern-notoriety.

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2010 marks the first time an Air Jordan Franchise model will be released in team bank colors to the general public.  The appropriately named Air Jordan 2010 Team TB has just hit select Jordan Brand retailers in a range of colorways specially suited to match your squad’s uniforms.  Five of them feature white leather uppers with select accents on the midsole, tongue and sockliner, while a black pair simply goes for white contrasts.  Check out the entire bunch after the jump and grab a pair today from Eastbay.

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To say that Paul Rodriguez is the Michael Jordan of skateboarding might be overstating his greatness, but there’s no questioning the success of both men’s signature sneakers and apparel lines.  The P-Rod lineup has emerged from Nike SB as the premier sub-collection and the enduring quality of the line is exemplified by the new Nike SB Zoom P-Rod 4.  Featuring a minimalist design that uses a lot of suede for superior grip, the P-Rod IV has a unique Zoom Air-equipped sole with Free-like ridges to improve movement and board feel.  The first two colorways are a simple white-on-black look and another in cream with black and red accents, both of which are available, where else, but Paul’s own Primitive, or if you’re not in the area, get yours now on eBay.

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Even during Michael Jordan’s playing does, other stars were rocking Jordans too. Mitch Richmond, best known for his sharp-shooting and proficient scoring for the Sacramento Kings, has worn Air Jordans from time to time; one notable instance was the Air Jordan IX PE he wore during the ’94 Playoffs (Jordan was retired at that point), but he also received some more PE love during his days as a Washington Wizard. This Air Jordan XIV PE features identical color-blocking to the Air Jordan XIV ‘Indiglo’ but with blue and red trim on the tongue, heeltab, and Jordan badge on the upper. These could be a colorway for the throwback Bullets uniforms but this pair is deadstock, so it seems Richmond never found an opportunity to wear them. Continue reading for a gallery of images and pick up this collectible pair of Jordans from SoleSupremacy on eBay.

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In today’s generation, the Air Jordan is a product that sells itself, with a brand logo recognized worldwide and a name familiar to anyone who’s ever called him/herself as a fan of the game. But when the Air Jordan line first began, Nike embarked on a marketing strategy that touch on all different corners of human emotion – admiration, envy, jealousy – utilizing a number of different attack routes. We all remember Spike Lee’s incessant repetition of phrases, Looney Tunes character cameos, or even the simpler ones needed nothing more than Jordan shooting some hoops with a soundtrack emanating a “cool” vibe. Here’s a look back at the first commercials for the Air Jordan Legacy, beginning with Michael Jordan’s banned shoe, the Air Jordan 1, and ending with Jordan questioning himself while warming up with the Air Jordan VIII; the evolution of Nike’s marketing strategy has changed as Jordan went from up-and-coming star to championship player. Let us know what you think of the progression of the Air Jordan commercials and tell us which is your favorite ad.

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