Size? and Sneaker Freaker, two of the most recognizable names hailing from the UK and Australia, respectively, collaborated with Puma to create a yet another special colorway of a classic sneaker silhouette – the Puma R698. Size? has partnered up with a number of big names in the sneaker game in an effort to generate the most buzz for a 10th-year anniversary celebration, and this Size? x Sneaker Freaker x Puma R698 is just another reason for us to heed attention to this milestone year. Sneaker News previewed bot colorways of the R698 – one in a camel leather and another in beige suede with purple trim – but here’s another detailed look at this nice collab. These are now available at Size? so don’t miss out on this limited release.

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Jeremy Scott continues to carve out a very distinct niche within the lifestyle footwear market, this time co-opting a dress shoe theme quite differently than we’ve seen before.  These aren’t your typical black patent leather and corded laces design here, with J.Scott going so far as to give the ankle a pinpoint collar to compliment a bowtie and ‘buttons’ in place of laces.  Yet another crazy design from Mr. Scott, these adidas Originals Penguins are available from LuisaViaRoma.

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Paul Rodriguez’ signature line with Nike SB has been so successful, the P-Rod line is practically it’s own stantalone footwear, apparel and accessories branch.  With the new Nike SB Zoom Paul Rodriguez 4, the design is getting back to basics, offering a subtle design with practical advantages.  In the full video of the spot that awaits your click on the jump below, you’ll see P-Rod himself skating in the IVs while hip-hop cornerstone Nas speaks a few choice words.  Check it out and stick with Sneaker News for the latest in Nike SB news.

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Did you participate in the first Sneaker News Giveaway? Last week, Sneaker News kicked off a new series of upcoming sneaker giveaways, starting with a deadstock pair of the recently released Nike Air Max 90 Infrared. To show our appreciation for all your support, we announced that the Infrareds would be given away to one of our loyal readers and twitter followers, and entering the contest took no more than a few seconds. Within one day, the response was immense, but then again, who doesn’t love a free pair of kicks? The winner was chosen by the Sneaker News staff at random, but to qualify for the giveaway, only those who had followed the complete instructions were eligible. Thousands entered for their shot at a free pair of crispy new Infrared Air Max 90′s, but there can only be one winner.

And the winner of the Sneaker News Air Max 90 Infrared Giveaway is…

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During his heydey, Andruw Jones was considered one of the league’s elite, sporting one of the greatest outfield gloves of all-time with a potent bat to match. After experiencing an early peak, Jones is now enjoying the tail end of his career as a substitute for teams looking for a defensive upgrade and power off the bench. Jones was also a Jordan Brand athlete, as he’s sported baseball-ready Air Jordans over the years, like this Air Jordan III (3) PE in the form of a turf trainer. The bottom sole traction featured the spiky teeth that you might remember seeing on Barry Sanders’ Zoom Turf Trainer but was seen more recently on a pair of Air Jordan Force Fusion Turf Trainer PEs for C.C. Sabathia that Sneaker News showed you a few months ago. This colorway featured a mix of blue, grey, white, and red, which could point to his forgettable days as an LA Dodger or his short stint as a Texas Ranger. Take a look at the gallery of images after the jump and pick up this collectible pair from kh00712 on eBay.

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Did you rock heat this week? If so, did you submit it to Sneaker News Blogs: WDYWT? Here’s a look at the twenty best kicks of the last week, only this time, YOU get to pick which shoe was number one. The Sneaker News Staff selected the Best of WDYWT of the last week but it’s up to you to determine the best of the week. Whether it be in dominating fashion or an out-of-nowhere underdog win, the Sneaker News readers will get to crown the winner of this week’s Best of WDYWT. Again, we’re looking for rare kicks, certified heat, shoes that you don’t see everyday, and submissions that got a lot of attention from the readers. There was a overflow of great kicks this week but if it’s already been included in one of the Sneaker News Best of WDYWT features, then it’s time to make room for others, no? Check out this week’s Top 20 (in no order) and be sure to participate in the new Best of WDYWT Voting Feature located on the last page! Voting will be open until August 17th, 11:59 PM, and the winner will be posted in the WDYWT section of Sneaker News Blogs.

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LeBron James’ Nikes have come out in a ton of amazing colorways and themes over the years, but here’s a pair that’s high on the list of what-could-have-beens.  The Nike Air Max LeBron VII Heroes Pack included shout outs to Michael Jordan and the Air Jordan XI, Penny Hardaway and the Air Penny 1 and Deion Sanders in the colorway just retroed on the Air Diamond Turf.  The Deion AML7s are candy red and black with just a hint of gold for the 49ers and a gridiron insole to complete the theme.  Check out more shots after the jump and grab a pair of these elusive samples from kh00712 on eBay cos you won’t be able to get a pair anywhere else.

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The Street Fighter x Nike SB Dunk Pack might’ve taken the crown as the ‘dorkiest’ Nike SB collaboration to date, but there’s no denying that sneakerheads of all ages are at the very least intrigued by this concept. Here’s a look at the Nike SB Dunk Low ‘Chun Li’ of the Street Fighter Pack; the colorway matches Chun Li’s famous uniform that has weathered through numerous sequels and rehashings over the years, sporting a light blue suede and nylon upper with gold contrast stitching, a black inner lining, a white canvas swoosh, and a gum sole. Perhaps some lace-locks in the shape of her trademark hair-buns would’ve been a fun touch, but we get a great insole graphic of ‘The Strongest Woman In The World’ about to kick the bejeezus out of her opponent. These just dropped at KicksCrew so go ahead and jump up and down while laughing, throw up a peace sign, and scream out “YAH-TAH!” because you can now cop these for your collection.

Style: 304292-405
Color: Argon Blue/White

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The last Air Jordan birthday cake we showed you set the bar astoundingly high, and while an interesting choice of subject, this new sneaker pastry falls just a tad short in comparison. Maybe an understatement, but an ‘A’ for effort, nonetheless. Inspired by the Air Jordan V ‘Green Bean’ release from a few years ago, this new birthday cake was created for Joey, an apparent Jordan fan, although the accuracy and precision behind the execution of this cake  does not quite measure up to the Air Jordan XI Bred Birthday Cake, which Sneaker News readers deemed the best birthday cake made thus far. We’d like to hear your opinions on this cake, so continue reading for a side-by-side shot with the cake and the actual shoe and let us know what you think.

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The ongoing collaboration between Japanese streetwear brand WTAPS and Vans Syndicate is so successful, one of their new designs was chosen for the recent Christian Hosoi x Vans pack.  The WTAPS x Vans Syndicate Bash ‘S’ is back again, having popped up at the ASR Market Place 2010 show in some simple new colorways for Spring 2011.  Pairs in white or black both mix leather and suede to get a tonal effect, with both pairs riding Vans’ classic black-on-white waffle soles.  Check out more shots after the jump and stick with Sneaker News for updates on their release.  via FRESHNESS

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We saw the updated Nike Trainer SC 2010 release earlier this year in a Bo Jackson/Albert Pujols-inspired edition that looked quite a bit like a first baseman’s mit.  Similarly accurate in its representation of the NFL’s pigskin is this EA Sports x Nike Trainer 1.2 Mid Madden NFL 11 edition.  Done entirely in a range of browns, these gridiron-inspired Trainer 1.2s are adorned with EA Sports and Madden 11 logos, plus a play diagram that the New Orleans Saints used en route to a touchdown in the most recent Super Bowl.  Check out more shots after the jump and if you’re ready for some football (-inspired trainers), grab a pair today from JBseller on eBay.

Style: 407766-222
Color: Baroque Brown/Baroque Brown (Madden)

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White-on-white K-Swiss lowtops are an American classic.  They’re never too far away from being ultra-popular and while you’ll never see them overtake Nike Air for athletic performance, you only need to wait a little while or head to a new region to find they’re hip all over again.  Check out the latest episode of Jake Davis Test Shots with NY-based stylist Josh Peskowitz, who explains that stuff like white K-Swiss are classics because they’ve been purified in the crucible of time.  Click the jump below to watch the whole video and stick with Sneaker News for the latest in new K-Swiss and the entire world of lifestyle sneakers.

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