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Unfortunately, this ‘Look Inside’ is not as planned and arranged as it purports. Here’s a look at a left shoe from a pair of the Nike Zoom Kobe V ‘USC’ that released earlier this year at House of Hoops locations. A young baller was doing his proverbial ‘thang’ in the Kobe V when the lateral heel tore clean off the shoe, revealing the inner Zoom cushioning in all its glory. Not quite a Timberlake x Janet Jackson wardrobe malfunction, but this isn’t supposed to happen, right? We can understand a sole separation due to old age but in this case, it looks like Jaws got a hold of the heel. Unlike it’s Air Max cousin, Zoom Air prefers to operate behind the scenes and very rarely do we get a visible Zoom Air cushioned basketball shoe. Well, this accidental Nike ‘Vis’ Zoom Kobe V is certainly voucher-worthy, meaning the owner is certainly eligible to get a replacement pair for these shoes, but a shoe not even a year old isn’t supposed to break down like this. Take another look after the jump and let us know what you think. via NT.
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Matching your clothes with your fresh kicks is a regularly practiced form of fashion, but what about a backpack? Check out the Air Jordan XI Cool Grey Pinnacle Backpack, which features a colorway of grey tones and white with patent leather trim. The bottommost portion of the backpack as well as the front pocket features a patent leather finish to match the Air Jordan XI Cool Grey, with white zipper construction to mimic the white laces. A clear connection can be made with the upcoming Air Jordan shoe, making this a must-have for the Holiday 2010 season. These won’t be available until November so check out the details of this dope backpack and pre-order one from footwear-depot on eBay.
Style: 395047-083
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Is a stone lion tougher than one made of bone and fur? Sounds like a question for Dwight Schrute, but this is one of the details you might consider when choosing which colorway of the Nike LeBron 8 you plan to purchase. LeBron’s lion motif represents the character traits he most values and has been a major part of his signature sneaker line with Nike Basketball, but for this latest pair, we’re seeing a different direction based on its status as the China Edition LeBron VIII. Featuring an embossed Chinese stone tiger on the tongue, these crisp red-on-white kicks exude the power and prestige the famed tiger statues are said to represent. These are set to release on October 26th, but you can already get yours on eBay.
Style: 417098-101
Color: White/White-Sport Red
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We’ve been waiting for this one for a good while now. The Nike Zoom Hyperfuse emerged in late spring both courtesy of Sneaker News previews and on the feet of a player who was having perhaps the most dominant NBA post season (until the Finals, that is) in Rajon Rondo. Rondo’s two-toned Hyperfuses offered a glimpse into what to expect from the future of Nike Basketball, and here’s another long-awaited pair with a colorway you could see a Celtics fan wearing. Then again, the black and Volt combo on the above pictured Hyperfuses is a wildly popular colorway these days, and we’re happy to report they’re finally available from select retailers including ID4Shoes on eBay.
Style: 407622-006
Color: Black/Black-Volt
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Not only has Jeremy Scott drawn a ton of attention to their ObyO collection, but it seems adidas Originals themselves have been influenced by Scott’s zany designs. The all-new adidas Originals Soft Jump Hi will instantly conjure images of J.Scott’s various tongue manipulations, but these would outreach all of them with a tongue that’ll reach halfway up your fibula. These are a womens release, so the first two colorways in light blue and yellow are appropriately soft and feminine, and both ride white soles with a unique sunray traction pattern. Check out both pairs in more photos after the jump and grab yours today from Kickscrew.
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Clean and simple meets edgy and avant-garde in the Nike All Court Low Twist. The basic All Court Low silhouette in a classic olive suede upper and a white rubberized toe-cap is paired with the trademark feature of the Nike Footscape – the slanted lacing construction. The All Court Twist lacing follows the Footscape as it slopes outward to the lateral edge of the shoe, giving the shoe a nice ‘twist’. The Classic Olive/Sail colorway just hit retail so take a look at the gallery after the jump and snag a pair of the Twists from rmkstore on eBay.
Style: 417644-300
Color: Classic Olive/Classic Olive-Sail
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The Nike Court Force High had its heyday earlier this century during a time when wild colorways were any and everywhere. Streetwear cut the fat along with the rest of the fashion world after a ‘great recession’ left everyone feeling grey/black, and now the Court Force is back in a duo of appropriately timed simple colorups. Both pairs feature a nubuck upper with select leather accents including the adidas Top Ten-like swooping line along the ankle collar, which is done in the same white as the sole. Check out pairs in Dark Shadow grey and Baroque Brown when you click the jump below and grab one or both of them at the only place you can: Britain’s JD Sports.
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Jason Kidd‘s Nike signatures (and even the ‘Grey Toe’ Air Jordan XIII he wore in New Jersey) are the stuff of legends, but most have had their names changed since Kidd defected to Chinese footwear manufacturer Peak in 2008. Among the first players to follow J-Kidd in his Far East sneaker dealings was Houston Rockets forward Shane Battier, and both of these guys will see special Halloween PEs of their Peak signatures this year. For Kidd, it’s a blue-on-white look covered in thunderbolts with Zeus depicted on the tongue tag, while Battier’s add a blood-splattered Count Dracula to the heel of a black/red/white design. Check out both pairs and stick with Sneaker News for updates on the critical mass of Chinese sneaker brands.
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Sneaker News showed you this pseudo-ACG inspired colorway of the Nike Air Structure Triax ’91 a month back and our readers were happy just to see the Structure Triax return! It’s been some time since we’ve seen Triax colorways and to return with a great colorway such as this granite, black, green, and blue combination with a speckled midsole is a huge sigh of relief. Don’t worry, runner fans, the Triax ain’t going anywhere. Something about the color tones, speckling, and light mesh layer say this is an ACG product but this a true runner at heart. Sneaker News hooked you up with a pre-order before but it looks like these just hit Cali-Roots, so check out the detailed shots after the jump and head there to cop a pair.
Style: 318088-005
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There might’ve been a few who passed on the Air Jordan XIII Retro when dropped back in 2005 who kicked themselves in the shin for making that mistake. It’s understandable, with so many thirteens dropping that season like the Altitudes that released a month before the Flints, or a saving effort for the Air Jordan X Retros of that year. This time around, nobody will be passing on these, because a wider release combined with the opportunity to get ‘em early have erased any repeats of passing on this gorgeous shoe. What’s better than getting ‘em early? Getting them early FOR RETAIL. The Flint XIIIs appear to be shipping a month early from the UK’s endclothing at 95 GBP (which converts to roughly $150) so head there if you want to get these in advance at retail price!
Style: 414571-401
Color: French Blue/University Blue-Flint Grey
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