In mid-August Sneaker News gave you a look at a special Nike Dunk High awarded to employees of the Nike ASG (Austria/Switzerland/Germany) after the group won an internal contest. Dubbed the Nike Dunk High ‘Dubai’ (a meeting regarding the contest was held in Dubai), these specially made Dunks were exclusive to the employees of that select crew and was never released to the public. Here’s a detailed look at this one-of-a-kind custom; most notable is the rear panel that features a sublime laser graphic, with the most important depiction on the heel that states ‘WE ARE NIKE’. The Dubai Dunks also features a distressed gold swoosh and tongue label as well as blue accents – inner lining, contrast stitching and laces to be exact. Take a look at the detailed gallery after the jump; if you like what you see, one of these pairs just popped up on eBay so check out the asking price from this auction from get_that_oprah on eBay.

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In what might be the most cuddly-wuddly kicks of all time, the Jeremy Scott x adidas Originals Teddy Bear incited a surprising amount of comments from our readers. Some were floored by the concept and praised Jeremy Scott for his adidas originality whiile others just couldn’t see themselves rocking a childhood toy on their feet. Needless to say, the Jeremy Scott x adidas Original Teddy Bear (or the entire Jeremy Scott line-up) is an acquired taste – like this next colorway of the Teddy Bear, but in a conventional brown. We’ve all had brown stuffed bears as children; would you wear a pair on your feet? Check out the extra images after the jump and let us know what you think. via SF.

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At the beginning of June Sneaker News showed you a ‘Cool Grey’ sample of the Jordan Rare Air hybrid shoe, and it resurfaces today with quite a few changes; the elephant print on the heel, toe, and lace placket is more prominent and the midsole is another shade of grey rather than the purple ink from the sample version – which will in fact released in December 2010. Also, Orion Blue trim is seen on the Jumpman on the tongue and heel as well as the laces and lace eyelets. These are very similar to the Cool Grey Air Jordan III the released a few years back so being that these do conjure up memories of that popular shoe, this colorway of the Jordan Rare Air could be quite popular. Like what you see? These are dropping this Saturday, September 25th, at Foot Locker House of Hoops locations.

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The Nike Zoom Don returned earlier this year as a high-top basketball version of the classic Nike Spiridon running shoe from the 90′s. Sharing a number of design cues like the large swoosh, mesh upper, and mountain outsole, the Spiridon lives on in the Zoom Don – but on the basketball court instead of the running track. This new patent leather Varsity Red and Metallic Silver colorway was previewed in summer, a colorway combo that was a sharp turn from the ‘OG’ inspired colorways that first dropped. Outfitting with Zoom Air and a lightweight construction, the Zoom Don could be another classic in the making. The Varsity Red/Metallic Silver colorway is releasing this Saturday, September 25th at Foot Locker House of Hoops so take an extra look after the jump and let us know what you think of the colorway.

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The past few years have seen several ‘point-five’ models from Jordan Brand that show you just how closely related some of the Air Jordan Legacy models really are.  From the Air Jordan 2.5 to the 16.5 Team, these kicks combine the strongest points of each shoe into one period piece.  And such is the case with the AJ 10.5 aka Air Jordan Hallowed Ground.  The Hallowed Ground demonstrates how the Air Jordan X’s elegant design gave way to the legendary AJXI, whose signature patent leather runs the the length of the shoe.  This first Hallowed Ground Low pictured above comes in a UNC-away black/University Blue colorup and is slated for a November 2010 release.  Check out more shots after the jump and stick with Sneaker News for updates on the Jordan Brand Holiday 2010 collection.  via Taobao

Style: 384699-004
Color: Black/Metallic Silver

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Last week Sneaker News gave you a look at the Nike Footscape Motion from the Nike ACG ‘Climbers Pack’ which just so happens to include this colorway of the Nike Lunar Elite Trail Mid QS that we gave you a sneak peek at before as well as the classic Nike Air Moc. All three pairs of the Nike ACG Climbers Pack share a colorway of grey, anthracite, royal blue, and hot red, with the Lunar Elite Trail Mid featuring a special lace-lockdown on the tongue. The Air Moc features a ripstop nylon upper with a brown leather heel tab. The Nike ACG Climbers Pack is set to release this Saturday at select Nike retailers so take a look after the jump and let us know what you think of the colorways. via glltn.

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Nike’s Future Sole design competition has given sneakerheads and aspiring designers the opportunity to become a part of footwear history by designing new kicks that very much have the chance to hit retail.  Another footwear design comp, albeit with different results in mind, the Plah-Doh 1 Hour Deign Challenge by online design mag Core77 is a whimsical take on sneaker manufacturing.  While the models themselves must be crafted in your favorite clay-like substance, entrants are free to tool them with anything you might have on hand.  Entries will be judged by Sneaker Freaker editor/founder Woody among others, and the winner gets a $100 gift card and a lifetime subscription to SNKRFRKR!  There’s just under three days left to get your entry submitted, so check out some of the standouts in images after the jump and head over to the Core77 forums to post yours today.

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You can still see shades of the Air Jordan VII and Nike Basketball’s Huarache series in their Uno hightops, and there’s no denying the Nike Blazer similarities in the new Gourmet 22.  The 22 is a mid/high cut sneaker with that quintessentially 1970s on-court styling that rides the ever-fashionable vulcanized sole.  These joints are most similar to the old ‘fat belly’ Swooshed Blazers, with the fabric band that wraps the length of these joints around the sole, adding to the high-contrast white/black look.  Check out more shots of what you might call a ‘Panda’ 22 and look for these now at select Gourmet stockists.  via EUKicks

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Wale’s gotta be happy, cos the range of available Nike Boots is wider and better now than ever before.  From the Goa- and Foamdomes to a wide array of ACG models both old and new, the Swoosh has you covered for all your rugged outdoor needs this fall/winter.  The newest release is a straightforward design that makes its intentions known through its name: the Nike Snow Trekker High.  These Snow Trekkers are among the most aggressive Nike Boots thus far, offering a blizzard-ready sole with an upper that looks more or less what you might expect from performance hiking footwear.  Three simple colorways are on tap, with a white pair featuring black accents and another going vice-versa, so the Baltoro-like black joints with pink and purple hits are the standout.  check out shots of all three after the jump and stick with Sneaker News for word on the US release date.  via Step

Style: 414966-001
Color: Black/Pink/Purple

Style: 414966-100
Color: White/Black

Style: 414966-002
Color: Black/White

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The Air Jordan Take Flight is Jordan Brand’s first ever shoe with a 360-Air Unit and will arrive in the coming months in a number of colorways. The first of such releases is a classic Chicago Bulls White/Varsity Red-Black, which features a white leather upper, a black patent leather mudguard, and an all new 360-Air Unit with a special caging for further protection. The bottom sole features added traction and the upper construction allow for optimal fit – a clear sign the Jordan Brand emphasizes performance as much as it does design. Check out these new images of the Air Jordan Take Flight and grab a pair early from ID4shoes on eBay.

Style: 414825-101
Color: White/Varsity Red-Black

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The Nike Air Force 1 Foamposite officially released earlier this year in Metallic Silver and the second colorway was confirmed to be an all-black colorway. Which of the two colorways was better? Sneaker News readers were split down the middle and with the Metallic Silver colorway selling out pretty fast, warranting a number of restocks – but only time will tell once the Black Foamposite Air Force 1 releases for retail around December 1st. If you’re the impatient type (what sneakerhead isn’t) and can’t wait the extra months, you can guarantee yourself a pair right now by snagging one of the fast-moving pairs from chrome-knight on eBay.

Color: Black/Black
Style: 415419-003

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As we put ourselves through housecleanings and garage sales, it gets increasingly tougher to throw away certain items because of the sentimental value it holds. Whether it’s a tattered Bulls jersey from the early 90′s or a pair of Nikes that are nearly disintegrated, we can understand if you can’t undo your grasp of these irreplaceable and priceless vintage childhood artifacts. Well, not quite irreplaceable; perhaps one of the most thorough vintage sportswear collections we’ve seen yet, here’s a look at For All To Envy’s collection of old-school jerseys, warm-ups, sneakers, and other ‘brings-me-back’ pieces of history accompanied with a collection of some rare images – Jordan and Magic sharing a laugh during the ’92 Olympics or Jay-Z in his younger days rocking some Bred IVs. Equally impressive is the collection of vintage heat, like the Nike Air Command Force, Air Pressure, Air Max2 Light, and many more. Take a look a nice sample of F.A.T.E.’s collection and pop-up shop at LA’s And Still and head to SneakerFreaker for the entire features.

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