The Nike Air Force 1 Bespoke experience is something many sneakerheads can only dream of.  Location and/or price have proven to keep the AF1 Bespoke exclusive, so it’s down right flabbergasting when you see someone not named ‘Mayor’ with 10 pairs in tow.  But that’s exactly what a dude named ‘Floss’ pulled off when he visited the Nike Sportswear flagship at 21 Mercer St. in NYC and copped an even dime’s worth of 1of1 goodness.  The designs range from an all-over Elephant print to a range of different blues with the Kaws stitch, and you can see all of them in detailed images after the jump.

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Even though the release of the Air Jordan XIII ‘Playoffs’ retro is absolutely massive, there’s still some room for us to fill in on the Jordan Brand Spring 2011 footwear lineup.  Let’s start with a new performance basketball model, the Air Jordan Blueprint ’85.  It looks similar to the CP3.III and the Tribute spinoff, if you were to add a Zoom LeBron VI forefoot support.  Another shoe to be used on-court is the Jordan F2F, which has XDR on the soles for durable outdoor use.  There are a range of colorways on deck for the Jordan Prime 5 mashup, with the AJ1 Low releasing in a single Bred edition.  The new C-Series and Circa ’82 models are on the sportier side of the lifestyle spectrum from the V.2 Grown, and that chukkafied sneaker gets a lowtop model of its own.  Take a look a these, the Air Jordan Ol’ School IV and the new After Game lowtop, all in a huge set of new photos after the jump.  via SoleKorea

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The sample process allows designers to show their upcoming designs and consider changing or scrapping the thing altogether.  We regularly show you samples here on Sneaker News, and when they’re changed, readers chime in to let us know which version they prefer.  But in the case of this Nike SB Blazer High sample from 2009, any discussion will revolve around whether they should have dropped.  This SB Blazer would have been a great look for this year where simple and clean ruled the day.  A combination of grey and black suedes with a white leather Swoosh is about as elegant as you can get with a skateboarding shoe, so check out more shots after the jump and if you’re in the market for a US mens size 9, they’re available from cigar0330 on eBay.

Style: 310801-006
Color: Newsprint/White

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Just a few days ago Sneaker News showed you an upcoming colorway of the Nike Air Max Modular 98 SI. Not to be mixed up with Modular 95 SI, which shares a similar upper design, the Modular 98 combines the Air Classic BW and the Tuned Air cushioned Air Max Plus/98/TN. This new sample colorway of white, black, silver, and volt, features a white upper layer with a white toe-cap as well as a volt-colored gradient scheme on the mesh layer. The Air Unit is composed of Tuned Air and is contained in a black-colored housing. These are a sample colorway so a release is as likely as a scrap, so here’s your chance to own this sample pair (at a very reasonable price) from mtcdiscount on eBay.

Style: 407977-102
Color: White/Black-Volt

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The upcoming Holiday shopping season is going to be one of the most hectic we’ve had in recent years based on the number of big-name releases headed this Holiday season. One release that will surely cause reconfiguration of funds will be the Air Jordan XI ‘Cool Grey’, and it being available in kids sizes will only give parents another item on the shopping list. Here’s another look at the Cool Grey XI for kids; such a sublime combination of colors has made this colorway of the Air Jordan XI one of the all-time greats and the upcoming re-release after a 9+ year hiatus should make for retail mayhem. Lucky for you, osneaker has them available early, so head there to check these off your Holiday shopping list.

Style: 378038-001
Color: Medium Grey/Cool Grey-White

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Nike boots are a must for many when it comes to back to school shopping, but we’ve never seen one quite like this.  The Nike ACG Lunarpath ETW is the first time the super-lightweight and supremely comfy cushioning material LunarLon has released on an All Conditions Gear product.  Not only is it a great technical addition, but the ‘stacked’ LunarLon soles look great in bright colors in contrast to the black uppers.  Nike Harajuku has the neon green pair and the Photo Blue joints we already showed you, so check for them at select US retailers.

Style: 407571-002
Color: Black/Neon Green

Style: 407571-001
Color: Black/Photo Blue-Black

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The fat tongue is back for good, so here’s another look at the Nike SB Dunk Low Orange Blaze as part of the first series of SB Dunk Lows since fatty made its return. So far, so good; these, along with the Chromeball SB Dunk Low featured simple colorways and great color-blocking – hopefully it will regain some of its prominence that was built on the great earlier series Nike SB releases. The upper features a black suede and leather mix, with a double-bordered white swoosh and contrast piping on the rear heel panel. Of course, the fat tongue is the centerpiece of this release, and it’s looks juicier than ever. So what do you think? Now that the Nike SB Dunk has rejuvenated itself with the return of the fat tongue, do you think a comeback is likely? These just dropped at RMKStore so peep the new images and chime in with your opinions.

Style: 304292-010
Color: Black/White-Orange Blaze

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Sneaker News previewed the upcoming releases of the Jean-Michel Basquiat x Reebok capsule, and available now is the Reebok Pump Omni Lite of that package. Coming in a black and white colorway with a complete graffiti’ed upper bordering on vandalism, Basquiat features his artwork on the upper as well as adding his own touches to the Reebok branding. The Reebok Pump Dual Pump Runner, Top Down, Ree Down, and other great Reebok lifestyle/classic joints are set to drop as part of this collab so check out the images of the Omni Lite and stick with Sneaker News for more release info on the rest of the pack. The Omni Lite just dropped over at SNS so take a look and let us know what you think of the concept.

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The ‘duck-boot’ inspired Nike ACG Woodside Boot released last year at Nike Sportswear accounts, and the shoe was a hit in colder-climate regions. Perfect for trudging through snow and enduring those rainy days (or wearing them on a guest appearance on 106 and Park), the Nike ACG Woodside Boot returns just in time for the upcoming months in a new British Tan/Tar Brown colorway. The mudguard features a solid brown construction with a lighter leather upper panel with yellow trail-inspired laces. This new colorway just dropped at NSW accounts but you can pick up a pair from smt_footwear_695 on eBay.

Style: 386469-200
Color: British Tan/British Tan-Tar Brown

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Old meets new as the Nike Lunar Mariah combines its ‘rocket science’ derived Lunar cushioning unit with the Nike Air Mariah upper. This new colorway features a simple mix of Black and Photo Blue with a rip-stop nylon upper (as if the Lunar Mariah wasn’t light enough) for breathability. The black tonal upper with the solid-colored midsole – very Air Attack Pack like – gives off a more modern look than the original White/Ultramine/Pink colorway, so head to Finishline if this color-combo is up your alley, or get your pair now on eBay.

Style: 377605-001
Color: Black/Photo Blue-Blueprint

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Nike SB Zoom Bruin ‘For the Love of the Game’? Perhaps that’s a stretch, but thIS colorway matches Jordan’s aura to a tee. If you’ve got a love for skate, check out this new colorway of the Bruin in UNC Tar Heel University Blue and White; the suede upper takes point with the blue tone and is contrasted by a neutral grey swoosh. Of course, the white vulcanized midsole is to skate as black/red is the Air Jordans – it never fails. This is set to be a September 2010 release but you can cop these early via overseas purchase from Kixpress, but expect these to hit stateside SB accounts very soon.

Style: 366665-400
Color: University Blue/Neutral Grey-White

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Among the notable guests at the Nike SB P-Rod IV Launch Party was DJ Clark Kent, who kept it in the Nike SB theme, but not without keeping it close to his heart. Check out DJCK’s Nike SB Dunk Force 1 in the ‘Newcastle’ colorway; Clark Kent has been spotted a number of times before wearing these heatseekers, namely one inspired by the Supreme x Nike SB Dunk Low and another after the Tiffanys. Not one to disappoint with his kicks, Clark Kent definitely sported the most notable pair of the night, so continue reading for another look and let us know what you think.

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