Stevie Janoski’s gone until next season along with the abrupt ending of Eastbound & Down, but Nike SB’s Janoski is gonna keep crankin’ out quality ‘episodes’ every month like clockwork.  Pictured above is the latest Nike SB Zoom Stefan Janoski, clean as ever in a two toned mix of brown and off-white.  The exact shades are Velvet Brown, which rings true to the rich suede uppers upon which its cast, and Rattan, which brings to mind earthy, woven furniture.  But with Zoom Air cushioning and deceptively rugged construction, the Zoom Stefan Janoski will be just as useful grinding down a handrail as chillin’ on the couch.  Whether you choose these as a part of your skating lifestyle or just as another sweet ‘lifestyle’ release, they’re available at select Nike SB spots like FlatSpot.

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Perhaps a coincidence but likely a deliberate scheduling, the all-black Air Force 1 Foamposite will officially hit Nike Sportswear retailers tomorrow, Black Friday. With a tonal black upper with a matte finish and a translucent midsole, the second colorway of the Force x Foam will be a Holiday hit in areas where Air Force 1s and Foamposite reign king. Heck, if Rasheed Wallace were still in the league and providing the necessary dose of “real”, he’d be wearing the all-black Foamposite Air Force 1s for away games. Unfortunately, the need for ‘Sheed can’t be quelled, but you can still get the Black Foam Forces for yourself tomorrow at select Nike Sportswear retailers. Take another look after the jump, and if you want to avoid the holiday shopping stampede, grab a pair now from shi2p on eBay.

Style: 415419-003
Color: Black/Black

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Holiday shopping madness is almost upon us and many of the top sneaker shops across the country are offering some special deals and discounts to help kickoff the weekend. Save a few bucks for kicks this year and head over to your local spot to get in on the savings.  keep reading after the jump for some of the best offers going on this Black Friday.

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Supra is known for their rebellious rockstar styling, but part of what’s kept the Crown brand at the forefront of the fashion world is their willingness to adapt to these tonal times.  Have a look at the Supra ‘Gum Pack’, certainly not the first Supras to feature gum rubber on their bottoms, but quite satisfying all the same.  This pack is a trio comprised of three staple models, the Skytop, Vaider and Cuban.  The Skytops come in an all-grey canvas and wool construction, the Vaiders are mostly nubuck with some super-nappy suede for contrast and the Cubans come in navy blue nylon with select suede details.  Photos of all three await your click on the jump below and you’ll be able to get these ONLY at PYS starting Black Friday.

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Releasing tomorrow is the fourth installment of the premium label of the Jordan Brand, the ultra-limited Bin 23 Collection. With the circulation of each release of the Bin 23 swimming around 2,000 pairs, it’s going to be tough to get a pair of these or pretty much any other Air Jordan Premio release, meaning a camp-out or a thorough buttering up of a local connect might be due. The Air Jordan VII Premio was certainly the most controversial Bin 23 release thus far, as the design went a different route from the suggested “lux” motif of the previous three releases. However, the Air Jordan VII Premio is a standalone tribute to, well, itself, as it features vibrant graphics of West African tribal art, which was the primary inspiration behind the shoe itself. Will you cop the Premio VII tomorrow (or on Monday at some House of Hoops locations)? Let us know what your plans are, because only the most select Jordan Brand retailers like Extra Butter are getting these in. Better yet, snag a pair now on eBay.

Style: 436206-101
Color: White/Del Sol-Black-Challenge Red

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On the eve of Thanksgiving, twenty-two NBA teams duked it out for a win before taking the day off and eating a hearty home-cooked meal. The red-hot Knicks won their fifth straight game while the cooling Heat lost its third straight, falling at the hands of their fellow states-men the Orlando Magic. Dwyane Wade wore the red/black Air Jordan 2010 PE while LeBron James wore the LeBron 8. A match-up out West showcased a head-to-head match up between the two best point guards and early MVP candidates in the league, as Deron Williams and his Nike Hyperfuse PE battled Chris Paul and his Jordan CP3.III. The Mavericks put an end to the Thunder’s winning streak, as Kevin Durant wore the Nike Zoom KD III and teammate Nick Collison wore an all-new white/navy colorway. Up in Beantown, Nate Robinson wore the Air Jordan II 25th Anniversary and Ray Allen wore the tonal-green patent leather Air Jordan Icons. Some more Jordan goodies were seen on the feet of the Charlotte Bobcats – Stephen Jackson in the Jordan Pure J, Gerald Wallace in the Air Jordan 2010 Team, and D.J. Augustin in the Jordan ‘Ol School III. There’s a lot more to see so take a moment to look through yesterday night’s NBA Kicks, and enjoy a safe and happy holiday! via ESPN.

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Kazuki Kuarishi’s adidas Originals ObyO capsule continues to offer new designs even as Three Stripes churns out new takes on their heritage models.  With the Kazuki x adidas Originals Gipfel hightop, you might get a hint of the classic Top Ten Hi basketball sneaker, but the end result is decidedly more lifestyle oriented.  From the boot-like pulltabs on tongue and heel to the rugged Torsion-equipped sole that hints at Air Jordan III on the forefoot and a series of fairly neutral colorways, the Gipfel will be right at home in the discerning sneakerhead’s closet.  Check out new pics of the brown/burgundy/white joints along witha new pair in black/grey/blue after the jump and stick with Sneaker News for updates on all adidas Originals by Originals releases.  via Ronnie Fieg

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It’s hard to imagine the sheer number of unreleased and scrapped projects that never went beyond the Nike cutting room floor, and this curious basketball shoe seemingly inspired by Charles Barkley’s signature line has us wondering what other fun experiments went on in the Innovation kitchen. Check out this rare, unreleased, and scrapped Nike Basketball shoe that looks like a hybrid between the Nike Air Force Max and an updated version of the Nike Air Revolution; the midsole is taken from the popular 90′s basketball shoe made infamous by Barkley and Michigan’s Fab Five, while the upper is designed as a contemporary take on another classic basketball shoe from nearly a decade before the Air Force Max. Moving from the customary tongue position to the heel is the famous Air Max emblem. So what do you think of this ‘hybrid’ basketball shoe? Had these released, we would have expected these to release sometime in the Spring/Summer of 2009, so check out the extra shots after the jump and pick up this rare sample from checkmarksthespot on eBay.

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During the Air Jordan XIV re-issue of 2005-2006, Jordan Brand allotted three colorways just for the ladies, and had this white/varsity maize colorway released, that number would’ve been four. Here’s a look at an unreleased sample of the Air Jordan XIV Low for women in white, varsity maize, metallic silver, and black; it features a white leather upper with varsity maize on the ‘body kit’ of the Ferrari-inspired Air Jordan XIV as well as on the trim throughout the upper of the shoe, with minor black accents on the rear midsole as well as the Jordan branding. One colorway of a Air Jordan XIV Low for women was in fact released in a colorway that was entirely white with subtle hints of pink and green. Take a look at the Air Jordan XIV Low ‘Lightning’ after the jump and cop this rare sample for qkro23 on eBay.

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‘Altitude’ is, among other things, a business/life-improvement course by the same legendary internet marketer who penned ‘Double Your Dating’.  And while the above pictured kicks might not be as ‘revolutionary’ as those products’ testimonials, we’re fairly certain that once you get your hands on the Air Jordan 13 Retro ‘Altitude’, you’ll be flying high for as long as you wear ‘em.  The 2010 re-release of this ‘off-colored’ favorite features an update to the side panels, this time using the same ballistic nylon that typifies the Flint and Bred editions.

The rest of the design remains unchanged, from the pebbled leather hindfoot mudguard and heel sections to the signature shade peeking out from the outsole, which means these are sure to be one of the most highly sought after releases of the year.  So the question is not ‘if’ you want them, but whether you’ll still have money left to cop a pair after the absolute madness that is Black Friday 2010.  Maybe these new pictures will have you set your budget accordingly, and either way, be sure to stick with Sneaker News for the latest Air Jordan retro release dates.  via Rstor

Style: 414571-002
Color: Black/Altitude Green

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“One thing we’re aligned with, black-on-black Nikes.”

Hip-hop artist and sneaker-fiend Wale has been on an advanced sneaker game for quite some time thanks to some serious hook-ups from Nike. The ACG Air Max Bakin’ Posite Boot should be one of his faves for the season because a) he’s already been seen rocking the red pair, b) he’s got a track titled ‘Nike Boots’, and c) Foamposite has been booming in the DMV for quite a while. Here’s a thorough look at the second colorway of this peculiar hybrid of the Nike Air Bakin; certainly less ‘wow’ factor than the red pair but definitely more appreciated by a wider audience, the tonal black wit the carbon fiber synthetic bumper and full-length Air unit should one of huge hit in the colder regions. Southern Californians in their cargo-shorts weather need not apply! Continue reading for a detailed gallery of the Black colorway of the Nike ACG Air Max Bakin’ Posite Boot after the jump and watch for these to hit select Nike Sportswear retailers soon as they’ve hit Japan’s mita sneakers.

Style: 415327-001
Color: Black/Black-Matte Silver

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