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Arriving in Spring 2011 is a new basketball performance model called the Nike Air Max Fly By. Sneaker News previewed this Fuse-uppered, Max Air basketball shoe back in mid-September and the overall response was positive – catchy name, sweet design, comfortable package. The Zoom Hyperfuse has already established itself as one of the most comfortable basketball shoes ever created by the Swoosh, and the Fly By is just a slight alteration to that working formula. Max Air offers a slightly more ‘cushy’ ride and the addition of an ankle strap will be a welcome reward to those who prefer the added ankle stability. Check out these new images of the Nike Air Max Fly By in three new colorways after the jump and stick with Sneaker News for release updates on this upcoming basketball shoe. via sevens.
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Over the summer, a buzzing topic on Sneaker News was the design of the next Nike Kobe shoe, the Zoom Kobe VI. Images of two colorways of an unidentifiable but certifiably ‘Kobe’ sneaker surfaced, which led many to believe that the Kobe VI was revealed – although some were skeptical due to the lack of flair in the design. Of course, those samples were not in fact the Kobe VI, but instead, the third design of the Nike Zoom Kobe Dream Season line, an Asia-exclusive collection of Nike Kobe sneakers with a lower pricepoint. It features many similarities as the Zoom Kobe VI, like the snake-skin print on the upper, pronounced heel-cup, ‘VENOMENON’ on the midsole, but based on these new images, Flywire has been left out. The Zoom Kobe Dream Season II featured an obvious Flywire panel but for the Dream Season III, a synthetic leather upper is used – but perhaps there are some inner workings of the shoe that are not visible to the naked eye. Check out these new images of the Nike Zoom Kobe Dream Season III and let us know what you think of the design. via taobao.
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The Nike Air Foamposite One and Pro releases have been ‘Posite’-ively overwhelming over the last year, and this upcoming early 2011 release could be the perfect night-cap on a strong run of releases. The Electric Green colorway is akin to Nate Robinson’s eye-catching signature colorway they he’s worn in past dunk contests, and given the rarity and neck-breaking nature of the ‘Kryptonate’ color, the Electric Green Foamposite Pro should be another big hit for the Nike Retro department. Like with all Foamposite shoes, lighting does play a factor, so these new images from Kicks-Crew certainly give the Electric Green some validity to its name, so take another look after the jump and let us know if these are a must-have for you.
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After being dropped by adidas Basketball, Gilbert Arenas apparently has struck a footwear deal…with his own closet. The former Agent Zero has been showcasing a nice repertoire of kicks throughout the NBA Season and the ‘Hibachi’ isn’t done cooking yet because yesterday night, he wore the Air Jordan XI ’25th Anniversary’ in a game against the Miami Heat. Arenas has crept back into the spotlight with his noteworthy kicks but also because of his performance on court, because he’s slowly regaining the form that earned him that multi-million dollar contract. Check out Gilbert Arenas in action after the jump and given that Arenas has been wearing a ton of 2010 Air Jordan releases, let us know what you think he’s going to wear next. via ESPN.
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The size and shape of the last three Nike Zoom Kobe signature sneakers have been quite similar, so is the Nike Zoom Kobe 6 the most unique of the bunch? We’ve never seen a performance basketball shoe go for such an aggressive faux-snakeskin look, and while some have featured hits of the reptillian material for accents, none have gone the ZK6 route and embedded Flywire. Here’s a crisp new look at a colorway we’ve seen for several years now, the black-based and grey-accented ‘Del Sol’ palette that’s named for its signature shade of yellow. They don’t directly match the LA Lakers’ uniforms but these are one of the more wardrobe friendly kicks Kobe could still wear on-court, and they’ll be available at select Nike Basketball retailers including Eastbay starting December 26th.
Style: 429659-002
Color: Black/Dark Grey-White-Del Sol
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Fakes are lame. On one hand, having counterfeit merchandise shows the success and profitability of an industry. Then again, any benefit from pirated goods prolongs development cycles and arguably sets our entire species back by reducing the incentive for innovation. US Department of Homeland Security officers from Immigration and Customs Enforcement seized a number of domains over the weekend, ranging from P2P sites to a huge group offering bootleg clothes, DVDs and other goods. In total 82 sites got smacked-down, 12 of which belong to bogus shoe purveyors. Shame on you fakers, and be sure to click the jump below to get the entire list so you can avoid getting tricked into buying their junk. via CK//New York Times
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DC Shoes continues its partnership with Lower East Side staple Hotel on Rivington by creating a special pair of the DC Cadet Chukka – a new Fall 2010 product – in a pristine black/white colorway. Featuring an etched ‘Hotel On Rivington’ on the white midsoles with an upper constructed with various materials like full-grain leather, suede, and the DC Shoes trademark ‘pill’ pattern, the DC LIFE Cadet Chukka ‘Hotel on Rivington’ will be worn by exclusively by the establishment’s staff with matching ‘Subway 2′ sweaters. Check out the detailed images of the DC Life Cadet Chukka ‘Hotel on Rivington’ after the jump and let us know what you think of the design.
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Leave it to a 160 year old retailer to turn the tide in sneaker design. Looking more like something circa their 156th anniversary, the Lane Crawford x Reebok Insta Pump Fury is every bit as eye-catching as the Hong Kong skyline. Crawford traces its roots back as an old school ship supplier but avoided the obvious boat shoe tie-ins in favor of something that more closely resembles an LED billboard. The bright blue/orange/pink mix on the upper gives way to a scored green lining that’s said to resemble dragon scales and represent Lane Crawford’s home city’s spirit. They’re likely a HK exclusive and definitely will be available at Lane Crawford stores starting December 2nd. via SF
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It’s been over a year since the last Undefeated, Stussy, hectic and New Balance collaboration, and even then, their stellar MT580 ‘SMU’ didn’t make it stateside. You have to go back all the way to spring 2009′s ‘Full Metallic Jacket’ 580s hit UNDFTD chapter stores to find the last time they, SS and NB managed to get a sneaker onto US shelves. Unfortunately, the trend continues, and stateside sneakerheads will once again miss out on one of the more inventive tag team efforts of the fall. The UNDFTD x Stussy x hectic x New Balance H547J Ducky takes the H574J (which itself takes the 574 runner down a midtop offroad trail) and applies duckboot styling in what is probably the absolute perfect palette and blocking for this model. No word yet on possible resale availability, but you can grab a pair now at any of the end of the Japanese Stussy chapter stores. via HB
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French denim label A.P.C. did a couple of collaborations with Nike Sportswear over the past few years, but even before the All Courts came out, Jean Touitou’s brand had been working with Vans. They’re not mostly white like all the above mentioned teamups, but the A.P.C. x Vans Chukka Boots are equally as clean. Each of four different pairs comes in rich suede with tonal leather piping and stitches, plus the signature Vans waffle sole on all but the blacked-out pair. Have a closer look at those, plus camel, burgundy and steel grey pairs after the jump and look for these at select A.P.C. retailers around the globe, including their e-store.
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