He hasn’t stepped onto an NBA court wearing any of them, but here’s a third signature shoe for Kevin Garnett from his new Chinese sneaker sponsor, Anta.  These are more like the heavily piped second pair we saw than the lifestyle-oriented first joints, with a series of dots on the rear midsole instead of vertical slots, along with a new graffiti-style ‘KG’ script.  There’s one pair in the Boston Celtics’ white and green while the others you’ll see in more shots after the jump are curiously colored just like their rivals the LA Lakers.  Let us know which pair you think is better and stick with Sneaker News for more on the Kevin Garnett Anta deal.  via HoopChina

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Not to be outdone by CONS, adidas Skateboarding had its own Spring 2011 preview on hand at the ASR Marketplace 2010 tradeshow in San Diego this past weekend.  The Tim O’Connor pro model midtop is back, but it looks to have been somewhat upstaged by Mark Gonzales interesting take on the adidas Originals by Originals KZK low-top from Kazuki Kuarishi’s capsule with adidas.  Other Three Stripes staples like the Gazelle Skate are also set to release in new colorways, so click the jump below to see the entire collection and stick with Sneaker News for updates.  via FRESHNESS

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The Nike Vandal High has offered some of the craziest colorways of any sneaker over the years, but this one proves that the Vandal can dress up with the best of em.  White leather with white piping is right in step with this year’s push toward monochromatic looks, and you get select black hits to keep up with Nike Sportswear’s other two-toned selections.  These black-on-white Vandal Highs are pretty much the exact inversion of a black/white pair that released on the first day of this month, giving you another option for a super-clean back to school look.  Check out a bunch of other angles in shots after the jump and grab a pair of these white leather Vandals from Size?

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New Balance has done their fair share of super-limited sneakers, but US sneakerheads are often left out in the cold with their Japan exclusives.  Such was the case with the dope New Balance CM576 ‘Fujin’, a sick send-up of the Shinto god of wind by that same name.  The colorway was heavy on silver and neon green, but for the Fujin 2, atmos and New Balance took a different route.  These joints still feature highly breathable mesh upper in honor of the wind god, but with the black, grey and blue design, these come across considerably darker than the OG Fujins.  Click the jump below to see more shots of the Fujin 2s and get your overseas connects in order for a release at select retailers including atmos in mid-September.

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Some of Converse’s best releases in recent memory have come in the form of the flight jacket-inspired UNDFTD collaborations.  The Poorman Weapon made a name for itself with the sleek, shiny look and now it’s time for the biggest of the One Stars to get a nylon treatment.  The Converse Chuck Taylor All Star High Spec comes to you in black or olive green, both with white soles to add a bright spot.  Check out detailed images of both pairs of these flight jacket Chucks after the jump and grab yours today from the Six Feet Under store at Caliroots.

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For Puma’s collaboration with South Korean fashion label General Idea, the Puma Disc Blaze is the center of attention. Choi Bum Suk, the designer of the label, had two things in mind when deciding on the motif of this capsule – the fashion scene of the Seoul, South Korea, and the lyrics from a favorite song of his by Korean artist Deul Guk Hwa. The Disc Blaze features a reptilian textile on the upper with lyrics printed on the side-wall, and the matching hoodies follow the same idea, using a black/white colorway with largely printed lyrics and red/neon green trims. Check out the General Idea x Puma Capsule Collection after the jump for another look. via HS.

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While ‘Eggplant’ has become increasingly common this year, there’s still a single release that trumps all the others.  Sure, the Eggplant Foamposite Ones insta-retroed on their huge momentum from 2009 and we’ve seen similar metallic purple colorways on the Shox R4 and Pippen II just to name a few, but the biggest new Eggplant release of the year has gotta be this new Nike Air Half Cent.  This colorway woulda been perfect for Penny Hardaway’s short stint in Phoenix but instead releases as perhaps the ultimate Nike Sportswear creation.  Check out more photos after the jump and look for these at select NSW retailers including Foot Locker on Wednesday, October 20th.

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Brazil-exclusive sneakers are nothing new from Nike, with the South American nation known for its love of Nike SB and particularly the Dunk.  And while these SneakersBR x Nike Dunk Lows are equipped with Zoom Air, that’s cos they’re Premiums or Supreme-level releases, and not from SB.  In fact, the five Dunk Lows you see pictured above were created at NIKEiD Studio, and offer a tribute to the five different regions of Brazil.  SneakersBR editor and founder said their “goal was to better understand the many urban cultural scenes, by hearing interesting people in each city from different fields including visual arts, music, photography, advertising, journalism, among others,” so he sent Vincius Popó to tour the nation with these and last year’s ‘Lanciero’ Air Max 1s tucked in his luggage.  It’s an interesting study in Brazilian culture and an even more intriguing color study, so check out more shots after the jump and stick with Sneaker News for updates.

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The latest duo of Supra TK Society superhightops shows us exactly how different two black, blue and white kicks can be.  First off is the colorblocking; these Terry Kennedy signatures follow the same basic pattern except for the rear quarter, wing and lower strap, which matches the sole of one and the tongue of the other.  The former is, of course, the teal pair and the others are royal, making the inclusion of a little green pigment the main difference in these two releases.  Check out shots of both after the jump and look for them at select Supra retailers including their own Factory 413.

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The Converse Star Player is quite versatile, as evidenced by its inclusion in the CONS skateboarding lineup.  Here’s a brand new look for the old school veteran, a hightop Star Player in all white with a ribbed elastic ankle collar.  It’s basically like having a sweatband attached to the top of your kicks and makes for a sweet retro sporty look.  This pair is done with red and blue accents that give it that ever so slightly patriotic and completely summertime feel.  Check out more shots after the jump and grab yours today from Caliroots’ Six Feet Down.

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Initially previewed in mid-March and slated for a Summer 2010 release, the 1992 Dream Team super-hybrid Nike Air Zoom Barcelona has yet to hit US retailers this summer. The Barcelona is a tribute to the Dream Team’s dominating Gold Medal performance, creating a new hybrid tribute model using elements of three of the Nike models worn by the team, namely the Air Jordan VII (7) Olympic, Barkley’s Air Force 180, and the Air Ballistic Force. The three shoes were fused to create the Air Zoom Barcelona, featuring the jagged midsole, visible Zoom on a 180-Air housing, the trademark in-step strap, and a starry insole. Reader response to the shoe was positive, but with the summer release season gone and the 1992 Dream Team anniversary now in the rear view as well, it’s starting to look like the Zoom Barcelona may go unreleased, at least in the States. You can check out some more pics after the jump, and on the bright side, you might be able to get your hands on this lone size 9 sample pair from cigar0330 on eBay.

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Color: Multi-Color

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Yesterday night Sneaker News showed you a throwback gallery that featured NBA players during their college and earlier years rocking Jordans. Even after Jordan’s retirement, his influence on young aspiring basketball talents did not wane even the slightest bit. Guys like Kevin Durant, LeBron James, Carmelo Anthony and Chris Paul grew up looking up to Michael Jordan, and today, those four players are proud owners of their own signature shoe lines, the latter two as part of the Jordan Brand team. Continuing on our feature from last night, here’s Part 2 of Sneaker News’ ‘Before They Were Pros: Air Jordan Edition,” featuring younger NBA stars and up-and-comers in Air Jordan kicks. While MJ has retired, his footprint on the game can still be seen in today’s stars, so check out this great gallery of images and let us know which NBA star is the most ‘Jordan-like’. via Kenlu and NT.

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