KIKS TYO has made its mark for some of the more raunchier t-shirt designs in recent memory, but who’s really complaining? Nothing gets a sneakerhead’s blood flowing faster than a scantily clad woman in a pair of crisp kicks, like Japanese hottie Kana Tsugihara wearing the Air Jordan III White/Cement Grey in a elephant-print bikini. Kana’s modeling portfolio in Japan is quite impressive and now she can add being a sneaker hottie on KIKS TYO’s Sneakers & Girls series with the honor of showcasing arguably one of the greatest sneakers of all time. Check out the t-shirt after the jump and hit up KIKS TYO to get your threads.
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Jordan Brand has been offering quite a few quality ladies releases in recent months, but with their Air Jordan 13 Retro GS drops, the bar goes even higher. It started when we previewed the Voltage Cherry AJ13, which is something like a feminized mix of the two playoff Thirteens, and we can’t help but think of Jason Kidd in the ‘Grey Toes’ when we see the above pictured pair. The blocking is somewhat different, of course, and again, any semblance of red has been replaced on this pair by pink, namely the outsole sections visible when standing. And with the white/grey/pink trio, this might be the single best palette so far in terms of matching the hologram jewel that rests on the AJXIII’s lateral ankle. Check out some new preview images of this pair after the jump and stick with Sneaker News for the latest Air Jordan release dates. via Rstor
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The toughest Air Force 1s to release in recent memory is the Nike Air Force 1 Tec Tuff Pack – four tonal colorways constructed with a rugged material with an increased defense. The Tec Tuff material prevents against scuffs and scrapes that inevitably occur during a daily outing, which might be a godsend to Air Force 1 heads. AF1s are tough to maintain because they fall under the dreaded “crease within one wear” but such is the price to pay when one wants to wear fresh kicks. The new Deep Burgundy colorway is a December 2010 release but have just released at select Nike Sportswear accounts like UK’S JDSports, so take a look at the gallery after the jump and pick up a pair now on eBay.
Style: 315122-605
Color: Deep Burgundy/Deep Burgundy
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Over the years, we’ve seen some interesting colorways of basketball shoes that pay tribute to a player’s or company’s regional ties – the LeBron 8 ‘South Beach’ being a primary example. Here’s a look at the Li-Ning Yu Shuai V in a special wood-grain upper that pays tribute to the traditional wooden cow vehicles that were used as modes of military transport. The upper features a wooden applique with a white trim and the heel features tradtional proverbial characters that signify ‘transportation’ and ‘innovation’ and an insole featuring additional traditional Chinese characters . Li-Ning’s basketball footwear endeavors are surely an innovative take of transporting a player from the perimeter to the paint, as NBA pros Baron Davis, Evan Turner, Shaquille O’neal, and Hasheem Thabeet are currently wearing Li-Ning for their games. Another interesting feature of this special pair is a unique logo on the tongue of the shoe, which could possibly signify a Player Exclusive of sorts. Take a look at the detailed look at this special pair of the Li-Ning Yu Shuai V after the jump and let us know what you think. via hoopchina.
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Puma is perhaps best known for their super-sleek Eurocentric styling, but this latest drop from the German Cat takes a page from several US-based sneaker labels. Morphing the classic Easy Rider lowtop into a moccassin-toed midtop boot-like sneaker, the Puma Easy Wing is set to drop in a high contrast colorway that’s perfect for fall. The blaze orange accents atop a blck suede and nylon base make for a look that evokes images of hunting season, but the gum rubber sole means they have a decidedly lifestyle friendly lean. Take a look at more shots of this peg soled hybrid after the jump and look for them soon at select Puma retailers. via Kenlu
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Reebok celebrated The Pump’s 20th Anniversary in grand style with a sprawling collaborative pack last year, and for its successor, the Vector brand is taking a different route. Here’s an all new Reebok Insta Pump Fury celebrating the two decades since the Pump Twilight Zone first hit store shelves. Appearing in the Twilight Zone’s signature black, white and orange colorup, these Insta Pump Furys are super-clean and tie in perfectly with their carbon fiber springplate. Select 3M accents and a metal hangtag are the kinds of details sneakerheads live for, and you can cop your pair today from TGWO.
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While it might ruffle a couple feathers for the scant few who pay a large premium to import them, it’s usually great news to hear that a sneaker previously only available in Asia is about to drop here in the States. Will that ring true for this new pack of Nike Air Magma ACG boots? First previewed as part of the Nike Harajuku 1st Anniversary collection, these three new Magma NDs are part of the ‘Trail Athletics Pack’, and look to be releasing at Nike Sportswear retailers beyond the Tokyo flagship at the very least. Pairs in pink/black/purple, yellow/black/teal and brown/black/yellow each do a great job of maintaining the Magma legacy, so check out preview images of each pair after the jump and stick with Sneaker News for word on a possible US release. via mita sneakers.
Style: 370921-600
Color: Pink/Purple
Style: 370921-300
Color: Yellow/Electric Green
Style: 370921-700
Color: Brown/Yellow
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Puma brought in renown fashion designer Hussein Chalayan as Creative Director a few years ago, and here’s another super-clean release from the guy who’s known for his insane dresses. The Hussein Chalayan x Puma Urban Motus capitalizes on the influx of desert boots and chukka designs in general over the past few seasons, adding tonal leather accents to a suede base and white sole. Pairs in black, brown and navy are as simple and elegant as a sneaker-soled chukka gets, and any one of these would probably look great with your own colorful laces. Check out pics of all three pairs after the jump and grab yours today from select Puma retailers including TGWO.
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