If you’re wondering why a shoe called Gourmet the 20-something would be so familiar, it’s because we did just see one on Sunday.  That lowtop is dubbed The 26, and while their names would lead you to believe the above-pictured kicks are just the hightop version, that’d be missing out on the unique design that is Gourmet’s The 25.  More accurately a hightop with a very distinct ankle collar cut, The 26 is very much its own design.  New pairs in tonal black or white will hit retailers soon, so check out more shots by clicking the jump below and stick with Sneaker News for updates.  via Dunk

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If you remember the Nike Air Chukka Boot Sample that was featured in mid-July on Sneaker News, then this newly released high boot should look familiar. Take a look at the Nike Air Ratna High Boot in Black and Brown, featuring a similar design as the Chukka sample. In fact, Sneaker News just showed you the mid version, the Nike Air Ratna Mid, but the High clearly features a bit more flair, with the perforated leather panels, army-boot style ankle, two-toned colorway, and the form-fitting cut shown by the pinch at the ankle. The Ratna High also features the in-step strap with the heel cup and the same midsole as the Ratna Mid. With Euro-styling clearly involved, the Nike Air Ratna High Boot just dropped at select European retailers, so continue reading for some more images and let us know what you think.

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You couldn’t pick a better name for this shoe than Nike 6.0 Brazen.  The Brazen from Nike Six combines elements from your classic plimsolls and chukkas in a form suitable for those bold enough to skate, ride BMX or whatever else floats your ‘action sports’ boat.  The newest release is done in a colorway that’s just perfect for fall, mixing brown suede on the forefoot and side panels with hits of black, orange and purple on the rear sections.  A shoe with the style and performance you need, this new Dark Cinder Brazen is available now at select Nike 6.0 retailers or get your pair on ID4shoes on Bay.

Style: 407715-200
Color: Dark Cinder/Black-Spice

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Earlier this month Sneaker News reported the upcoming release of the trio of Air Jordan II (2) Retros dubbed the ‘Candy Pack’ for its vibrant gumdrop tonal colorways. Here’s an updated look at this scheduled October 30th release; each pair of the Candy Pack features a tonal upper – red, yellow, or green – with a black midsole and a white bottom sole. The red pair? Bulls. The yellow? Lightning, as in the Air Jordan IV (4) Lightning. The green? Ray Allen PE? The reasoning behind each colorway can be discussed to tedium but what we do know is that this release definitely caught everyone by surprise and should be a sure-fire hit once these drop. Take a look at these new images of the Air Jordan II Candy Pack (or maybe the ‘Streetlight Pack’ or ‘Rasta Pack’) and let us know which colorway gets you in a sugar-rush-like Air Jordan frenzy. via HB.

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The casual-friendly Converse CVO is arriving in two great colorways – one for each cut. Part of the Black Flag Collection, the Converse CVO Low and Mid feature the classic silhouette born in the ’60′s with supple suede uppers; the low features a navy upper with a red midsole rim while the mid sports a two-toned grey/black colorway. Like the Converse Black Flag June Releases we showed you, these CVO fits the bill for the deck – skate and boat. Continue reading for an extra look and expect these to hit Converse Black Flag accounts soon. via CT.

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Last year Nike re-released the Nike Presto and its shirt-size designation in a number of tonal colorways and arriving once again a year later is the Nike Air Presto in three more options. The Black colorway is a repeat of last year while the Varsity Red is a newcomer (last year’s was ‘Deep Red’) as is the Varsity royal. The sock-like appeal of the shoe made the Presto a hit and the release of these three colorways in addition to the plethora of 2010 Presto releases is a nice touch. Check out the three new colorways after the jump and grab one set on Eastbay.

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The New Balance 574 is so popular that it was recently crafted in the very cardboard it came in for Jurjen Semeijn’s ‘Out of the Box’ series, and while NB has done everything from a vulc-soled lifestyle midtop to a hiking boot with its silhouette, we’ve never seen a 574 quite like this.  The WRC574B might remind you of the Converse Star Player we saw yesterday, with both pairs offering a ribbed sock peeking up around the ankle.  You can actually remove the WRC574B’s sock, but the best part might very well be the wacky colorways, which you can see in their entirety after the jump.  Check em out, then work on your overseas connects cos the only place these are available as of today is Japan’s Flauge.

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Some of you may cringe at the thought of “Air Max Hybrid” but the Air Max Modular 95 SI double dips between the Air Max 95 and Air Classic BW perfectly. Featuring the classing grey/neon colorway with an Air Classic BW silhouette, the Air Max Modular 95 SI blends perfectly to produce a true cross-hybridized shoe (i.e. not a mere sole-swap). The modified Max Air cushioning unit, tongue, heel, and colorway are all 95 but sloping panels of the upper are all taken by its BW partner. These just dropped at Purchaze so take another look at these new kicks after the jump and don’t miss out on a pair.

Style: 407976-001
Color: Neutral Grey/Volt-Stealth-Dark Grey

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It might be a bummer when you realize that most of the colorways for your favorite Nike Basketball signature have already released, but that can be very exciting if you actually play organized ball yourself.  The end of the NBA season means Team Bank colorways for many of the hottest kicks, and you couldn’t have a 2010 offseason without the Nike Zoom Kobe V TB.  Kobe’s fifth sig is back in four new relatively simple colorways that eschew the fancy finishes and concept colorways in favor of a simple team-match.  Choose from royal, red or navy pairs with white on the ‘overlay’ sections or a white/black pair that flips the colorblocking script.  Check out shots of all four after the jump and grab the one that matches your team, today from Eastbay.

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Sneakerheads were pleased to learn of the Sport Red Nike Air Max Griffey 1 slated for a 2011 release, but what if you could already get a black/white/red AGM1?!  Fans of the Chicago/Cincinatti-style colorway will be happy to learn that the Hot Red Griffey 1s are being re-released just over a year after their initial offering.  These are darker than that other colorway Junior wore in the ’07 All Star Game, but the mostly black design of this pair might be a little more wardrobe-friendly.  Check out more shots after the jump and look for these at select Nike Sportswear retailers like Eastbay.

Style: 354912-002
Color: Anthracite/Black-Hot Red-White

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Last night Sneaker News released breaking news information on a second colorway of the Foamposite x Nike Air Force 1. Here’s a look at the upcoming Air Jordan 1 Armor in a similar Foamposite-like one-piece shell upper, set for a November 2010 release. The upper shell is a lot thinner to a typical Nike Foamposite One/Pro shoe and a comparison to the recently released Foam AF1 would be a bit more accurate, as the Air Jordan 1 High is a lower-profile, less bulkier shoe. This upcoming release comes adorned with a white midsole with silver stitching as well as a translucent blue-tinted outsole. Foamposite on an Air Jordan? What are your thoughts? Take a look at the detailed shots after the jump and let us know what you think, and expect these to hit Jordan Brand retailers like Foot Locker this November.

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Michael Jordan at Rucker Park. A hardwood basketball court on the Radio City Music Hall stage. Jay-Z performing live. The Air Jordan x Atmos Pop-Up Store. The World Basketball Festival was jam-packed with high-profile events, and for the WBF’s first ever showing, the bar was set really high. While much focus was placed on the superstars, the ‘Make Something’ Experience was definitely not to be overlooked; a small space was transformed into an interactive Nike art gallery, with well-known urban artists offering their skills to children of local communities by teaching art workshops and creating custom Nike Basketball shoes. The walls were neatly splattered with sketches and drawings, with other pieces scattered around the space – like the Nike hybrid shoe you see above. It’s part Nike Air Max Hyperdunk, part Nike McFly (not yet released, of course), but this sort of wacky experiment was the norm for the ‘Make Something’ Event. Take a look at a detailed images after the jump and you’ll get a first-hand look of the entire experience. Thanks to Extra Butter for the images.

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