Drake is certainly one of the more recognized ‘sneakerheads’ of the hip-hop circuit, but most of his WDYWT selections have been recently released Retros. Perhaps he just started building his collection or prefers to keep his grails on ice, but regardless of his sneakerhead status, Drake’s been showing up with clean kicks no matter what. Drake made an appearance during the Jay-Z/Eminem concert at Yankee Stadium last week wearing the Air Jordan IX Dark Charcoal, and once again, during a performance at the James L. Knight Center in Miami, the Canadian-bred pop artist chose the Dark Charcoal IX once again to match his all-black ensemble. Check out the gallery of images after the jump and let us know what you think of his latest sneaker selection.

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Surely one of the more memorable Nike capsules of this decade is Nike’s partnership with Lance Armstrong’s LIVESTRONG campaign; the trademark yellow colorway has been paired with black and grey tones countless times but on every occasion it doesn’t seem to get old. Here’s a look at the LIVESTRONG x Nike Air Max 2010, featuring varsity maize paired with dark grey and black, with the Livestrong label on the tongue. Slightly different from last year’s LIVESTRONG x Nike Air Max 2009 in that the upper is predominately grey but still a must-have for supporters of Livestrong or fans of the Air Max 2010. These just released at Finishline so take a detailed look after the jump.

Style: 417719-080
Color: Dark Grey/Varsity Maize-Black

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Earlier this year Sneaker News brought you images of an actual sample of the Nike Air DT Max ’96 LE, which is currently slotted for an October 2010 release, just a few months after the release of the Diamond Turf 2010 Retro. Like the Diamond Turf. the DT Max ’96 wasn’t released that long ago – in fact it was just 2007 when you could’ve had these in your hands – but Nike’s been combing through its 90′s catalog and presumably wants to release shoes in order. Take a look at these new images of the Nike Air DT Max ’96 LE in the original Black/Yellow/White colorway; like the Diamond Turf 2010 Retro, the DT Max ’96 will receive the new NIKE logo rather than Deion’s old logo of the homeplate/goalpost. Sneaker News just confirmed the release date for the white/red pair for November but you can expect this colorway first during the month of October. Check out the detailed images after the jump and stick with Sneaker News for more Nike Retro info.

Style: 316408-002
Color: Black/Varsity Maize-White

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Summer 2010 is over for good but Air Force 1s are meant to go strong all year long! Here’s a new colorway of the Nike Air Force 1 Low for women in a simple white and pale blue colorway; the upper is white synthetic leather and pale blue accents are utilized on the tongue label, midsole branding, bottom sole, and shoelaces for a perfect combination of ‘simple’. The most notable feature of this new release is obviously the swoosh, made up of aligned perforations making up the classic Nike logo. Take another look at this women’s release after the jump and head to Nikestore where these just released.

Style: 315115-107
Color: White/Pale Blue

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Taking cues from the Air Jordan Winterized Spiz’ike is the weather-ready version of the super-hybrid Air Jordan Six Rings, aptly titled the Air Jordan Six Rings Winterized. First previewed in the Jordan Brand Holiday 2010 Lookbook, the Winterized version of the hybrid shoe that combined the six signature models from Jordan’s championship-winning seasons features an aggressive outsole and durable upper; these two October 2010 colorways in tonal black leather and a tan suede with red trim are set to drop next month so take another look at this upcoming release and let us know which of two colorways you prefer, and stick with Sneaker News for more Jordan Brand Holiday 2010 release information. via HB.

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The DJ Clark Kent-designed Nike Air Force 1 Supreme ’5 Boroughs’ Pack released in August with a party-hardy atmosphere at Nike Sportswear on 21 Mercer. Many New Yorkers were happy to see a pair of Air Force 1s release in honor of each of the 5 boroughs, but what goes better with a pair of crisp Forces? Releasing tonight is the DJ Clark Kent x New Era ‘Five Boroughs’ fitted collection in five colorways – each set to color-coordinate with the respective boroughs. A special launch event will be held tonight at the New Era Flagship store from 6PM-9PM so stop in to get your matching fitted.

New Era
9 East 4th St.
New York, NY 10003

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A staple of the All Conditions Gear lineup for nearly two decades, the Nike Air Wildwood has seen a number of hybridized models released in recent years.  Not so much a hybrid as a high-tech update to the original, the new Nike LunarWood+ adds the superior cushioning of a LunarLon sole to the Wildwood’s proven trail running upper.  The newest pair would have been right at home in the sprawling Air Attack Pack (were it still Air-eqiupped), featuring a series of dark grey tones that contrast the bright blue sole quite nicely.  Check out more shots after the jump and grab yours today from 95soleman on eBay.

Style: 396573-004
Color: Dark Shadow/Black-Blue Sapphire

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Fall’s right around the corner, and with the start of the autumn season begins, fashions begin to take on a more rustic feel.  This new Nike Dunk High 08 ND is ready for the shift in a colorway that’s suggestive of the three main sports during the cold part of the year: football, basketball and hockey.  They’ve got a bit of WU-Tang flare courtesy of the Penguins/Steelers colorup, and with the BTTYS-style colorblocking, you can’t help but remember that *the* sneaker of the first decade of this century, started as an on-court kick for college b-ball squads.  Check out more shots of this LIVESTRONG-like Dunk High after the jump and stick with Sneaker News for updates on the impending US release.  via mita sneakers

Style: 407920-701
Color: Gold Dart/Black-Sail

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Ronnie Fieg continues to bring his collaborative projects with Asics together with beautiful models, this time the lovely Linette Torres.  Miss Torres is pictured above in the Nice Kicks x Asics Gel Lyte III that Feig and NK editor/founder Mat Halfhill designed as part two of their trio.  A departure from the high-contrast look on the first NiceKicks GLIIIs, these joints go the subtle route and combine soft greys with white accents.  The finished product is super-clean and perhaps the single most versatile Gel Lyte III yet.  Check out more shots after the jump and look for these to drop on October 1st.

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Arriving in October 2010 is this new colorway of the Nike Air Max 95 in a black-to-white color gradient that includes multiple tones of grey. A ‘reverse’ colorway to another suede Air Max 95 release around the turn of the century, this upcoming pair features a white midsole with a white lower panel on the upper that gradually darkens to reach the Dark Charcoal on the toe and upper – almost like a classic pair of 95s flipped upside down. Another interesting feature of this shoe is the clear lace-hoops and the trail-inspired laces. You can expect these to hit select Nike Sportswear accounts this October so take a look at the extra details after the jump and let us know what you think of this new colorway of the Air Max 95.

Style: 609048-036
Color: Neutral Grey/Clear-Medium Grey-Cool Grey-Dark Charcoal

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Before the days of LCD and LED sets, big screen TVs were only found in a select few homes.  They were built in giant cabinets to house their projectors and most had a screen with the same texture as a lenticular motion card.  As those sets aged, the ribbed screen layer would often sag and warp, and in the right light, your image would have a similar texture to the side panels of these new Nike SB Blazer Mids that were shown in the Nike SB October 2010 Preview. They’re done in a denim-like material and aside from the above comparison, you might say they look like they were well-aged and abused. The black/brown base looks great with purple and green accents, so check out more shots after the jump and grab yours today from FlatSpot.

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Trainer/Turf Retros have been a huge hit this year – Griffey Max 1, Griffey Max GD II, Diamond Turf, Air Trainer Max 91 – and fattening up that belt is the return of the Nike Air DT Max ’96 in the White/Red/Black San Francisco 49ers colorway. A true 90′s classic, the DT Max returned earlier this decade – as recent as three years ago – but that doesn’t take away the status of the shoe; the design itself is one of the more aggressive motifs – looks like the shoes are relentlessly tearing apart the turf under it – and the in-step strap is surely one of Nike’s trademarks of the mid-90s. Take another look after the jump and expect these to release on November 20th at Nike retailers and stick with Sneaker News for other upcoming colorways.

Style: 316408-100
Color: White/Varsity Red-Black

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