Strap yourself in tight with this new colorway of the Nike Blazer AC High. Featuring a trail-ready mix of brown and tan tones with a hint of metallic gold, this new colorway of the five-strapped lace-less Blazer offers a work/trail-boot appeal. The rustic color combination is quite the antithesis to the patent leather colorways from earlier this year, but as the seasons changes, so do colors. Check out the extra shots after the jump and watch for these to hit your local Nike Sportswear retailer soon if they haven’t, because Nike Harajuku just got theirs in.

Style: 428926-200
Color: Rustic/Dark Cinder-Metallic Gold

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Hot on the heels of Solebox’ dope Then and Now Pack releases are four new colorways of the adidas EQT Support ’91.  These joints laid the foundation for the now infamous adidas EQT basketball sneaker, and thought they don’t offer a removable inner bootie, these joints echo the same school of thought with their use of plastic supports along the eyelets and heel.  Each of these new colorups has a timeless feel, with all-white, black/white and black/white/royal fitting in to any era and the ‘Aqua’/'Grape’ palette looking just as fresh as in the early ’90s.  Check out more shots after the jump and be on the lookout for these at select Three Stripes retailers soon.  via SaM

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Correct us if we’re wrong, ladies, but wouldn’t the term ‘freeze queen‘ be considered something of a pejorative?  In a move as precise as their stellar design catalog, Nike Sportswear has managed to skate the thin line of making this phrase actually appealing by applying it in the form of a tongue tag on these new Nike WMNS Blazer Highs.  When considering the metallic silver construction and Court Force Highs bearing the same tag, it’s clear the theme here is the kind of wintry decor that dominates the holiday season.  These go a step further with their quasi-Christmas theme, adding bright red and aqua accents to complete the 1-degree-from-standard ideation.  Check out more shots after the jump and grab these from select Nike Sportswear retailers like ID4Shoes on eBay.

Style: 317808-014
Color: Metallic Silver/Metallic Summit White-Retro-Solar Red

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The Vans delivery for the latter half of the 2010 has adjusted well to those in colder regions, because face it, the Northeast isn’t getting ’75 degrees and comfortable’ in the month of November. Here’s a look at some Vans releases from its OTW and California label; from the OTW collection is the charcoal wool-uppered Vans Alomar that we showed you not long ago as well as the Larkin, a suede-toed casual lace-up, and the Tustin, a rugged-looking outdoor variety. From the California is two sweet rustic colorways of the classic Era 45 as well two colorways of the Rata Vulc Loafer. These seasonal releases are now available at select Vans retailers like EASTWEST so continue reading for a detailed look at these current drops.

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Barefoot training is one of the bigger trends in fitness over the last five years or so.  If your gym doesn’t allow ‘naked’ feet for insurance reasons and you feel funny rocking a pair of Five Fingers, we’ve got just the thing for you: the Nike Free TR crosstrainer.  This lowtop trainer features the flexible Nike Free sole that’s been refined several times since its introduction in 2005, with this pair offering the best balance between style and functional foot health.  And this latest pair is every bit as impressive aesthetically as performance-wise, with an orange-on-grey look that’s sure to evoke memories of old school Nike shoeboxes.  Check out more shots after the jump and look for these at FinishLine.

Style: 414822-008

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Safe to say Nike got the best of their heads-up battle with Reebok in the late ’80s/early ’90s, and even though All Conditions Gear is likely the best known outdoorsy-footwear provider around the world, forgetting about RBK’s contributions would be a huge mistake.  Take, for example, the Reebok OXT Pump Mid ‘Outdoor Pack’, a duo that includes the model we showed you earlier this week and this new colorway in Cafe and Green.  Both colorways echo the Ventilator ‘All Condition Pack’ from late ’08, with the above pictured pair representing the ‘cooler’ colors.  Check out more shots after the jump and look for these rugged hiking Pumps at Kix-Files.

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adidas Originals have shown up on a bunch of rappers as you’ve seen in Sneaker News’ Celebrity Feet column, but the latest pack from Three Stripes heritage label comes off looking like a chillwave remix.  That’s cos each pair of the adidas Originals Forum ‘Washed’ Pack is every bit as faded and ‘washed out’ as you could imagine.  Constructed in tonal blends of nylon and suede, Mid and Low versions of the classic Forum silhouette have a sunbleached look about them, and offer just the right amount of vibrant color to spice up your winter fits.  Have a look at the five different colorways after the jump and pick up one or all of them from Kix-Files.

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Whether he’s engaging in battle with an outside tackle or flailing his feet around in a dance performance of the paso doble, Jason Taylor’s always been at top of his game. When thinking of black patent leather, you might think more of his shoes on Dancing With The Stars, but he actually had these one-of-a-kind Player Exclusive Cleats of the Air Jordan XIV in Black and Yellow. The former Defensive Player of the Year is now doing his thing up in New York but these were actually made to match Taylor’s Redskins uniform during his short stint playing for Washington. The upper is constructed with patent leather with yellow accents on the outer ‘body kit’ of the Ferrari-inspired Air Jordan XIV as well as the inner lining, and the spike-plate features a gorgeous yellow-to-silver gradient. These are truly a rare gem because only a handful of these size 13.5s were made for Taylor, but you can make these yours by hitting up the auction from dependablejay on eBay.

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Nike Foamposite technology debuted in 1997, but there’s little questioning 2010 has been the most Foam-filled year yet.  There have been countless faux-Foamposite looks coopting that signature satiny matte finish, kicks that add Posite material onto their familiar silhouettes, and of course, a wide range of retro releases.  These joints are actually scheduled to hit in early 2011, but that won’t stop us from enjoying these new photos of the Nike Air Foamposite One right now.  This OG Dark Neon Royal colorway remains untouched in the thirteen years since its initial release, and still manages to be ahead of its time in an age when the Hyper-series has certainly offered some futuristic looks of its own.  A sign that you should expect the OG Air Foamposite One at US Nike Sportswear retailers soon, these joints just popped up at Japan’s LTD Online.

Style: 314996-500
Color: Dark Neon Royal/White-Black

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Nike ACG has some great new models for outdoor enthusiasts like the Lunar MacLeay and and Takao Mid, but for those who appreciate All Conditions Gear’s signature early ’90s aesthetic as much as its rugged performance perks, here’s the shoe for you.  The Nike ACG Air Umara is actually a new model too, but it could just as easily pass as a drop from 1991, with its silhouette essentially a higher cut version of the classic Terra Humara trailrunner.  The pair pictured above keeps things simple rather than embracing a quintessentially ACG look, opting for grey accents on a black base.  While we hope to see these hit retail, their release remains undetermined, so check out more shots after the jump and if you rock a US mens size 9, cop the sample from CheckMarkstheSpot on eBay.

Style: 414976-002

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The Toronto Raptors have shed the color purple from their uniforms but here’s a pair that would go nicely with a Carter, McGrady, Camby, or Stoudamire throwback jersey. The color combination is obviously similar to the Air Jordan VII that Michael Jordan wore during the 1992 Playoffs – shoe that also picked up a ‘Raptors’ nickname when it was re-released in late 2002. The Hyperdunk 2010 is no Air Jordan VII but comparisons can be drawn based on the similar cut ankle collar as well as the midsole design. Check out the extra shots of the ‘Raptors’ Hyperdunk 2010 and pick up a pair from id4shoes on eBay.

Style: 407625-008
Color: Black/Varsity Purple-Varsity Red

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Cotton candy and toffee isn’t the latest Frostee flavor, but rather a pair of names signifying the color inspiration for the latest duo of Nike WMNS Blazer Mid 09s.  A bright orange pair is your ‘toffee’, a shoe crafted entirely of unicolored ripstop nylon with blue laces for a nice bright pop to liven up your winter days.  The ‘cotton candy’ pair is a more natural fit, with its pink synthetic leather upper giving way to a fuzzy sockliner.  We previewed a men’s pair with similar materials in a Berkeley-style colorup, so we can’t help but be puzzled by which candy they’re supposed to represent.  In any case, these WMNS Blazer mids are quite appetizing and both are available now from Kix-Files.

Style: 375573-801
Color: Team Orange/Team Orange-Stll Bl

Style: 375573-601
Color: Voltage Cherry/Vegas Gold-Birch

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