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Sneaker News first showed you this new colorway of the Nike Zoom Kobe VI last week, and since the Kobe VI ‘LA Pack’ has become a hot topic of conversation in Nike Basketball circles, a few nicknames for this unique pair has been thrown out there. The obvious one is ‘Sunset‘, given by the graphic used on the upper as well as the fact that Californian sunsets off the beach are one of nature’s greatest wonders, but another one is ‘Orange County’, as the shoes included in the LA Pack carry some sort of territorial designation. There’s an obvious beach theme going on, with a starfish graphic on the insole and the crystal blue color-blocking on the swoosh, heel-cap, and translucent outsole. Regardless of the nickname given to this colorway, the Kobe VI ‘Sunset/Orange County’ is going to be a hot commodity (as is the rest of the LA Pack). Check out the extra images after the jump and hit SneakerHotline if you need a pair because they’ve got a few select sizes available now.
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Next up in the luxurious Jordan Brand Bin 23 Collection is the Air Jordan V, a sneaker that debuted in 1990 and was inspired by a World War II mustang fighter plane. Despite taking inspiration from a rugged machine, the Air Jordan V possesses an unmatched level of luxury and prestige, and the upcoming Premio version only accentuates its beauty. Featuring a full leather upper, the Air Jordan V Premio sheds the lightweight translucent netting and applies a perforated leather panel. Leather has never been the primary material for a black pair of Air Jordan V with the exception of an original kids release – and based on the origin of the Bin 23, a leather-uppered black Jordan V could have been in the works when it first released. These new images shed light on the high-end attitude of the Bin 23 collection, given by the smooth leather and gorgeous inner lining, but reminds us of the AJV’s true origin with the speckled ‘sharks teeth’ seen on the midsole. Osneaker has a few available right now for purchase so take another look at the Air Jordan V Premio below and let us know what you think.
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Here’s a complete look at the entire Nike SB February 2011 Footwear Releases; starting with the Dunks, the Midnight Navy/Obsidian faux-denim High will release, as will a Dunk Low in Obsidian/White/Black with pinstriped upper panels. A rich Sport Red Janoski will drop as will a Zoom Omar Salazar in Obsidian, Sport Red, and a gum sole. A Brown/Gold SB Bruin, Tar/Black Blazer Low SB, and a Dark Army/Black Zoom FP will also make its way to shelves, as will a pair of P-Rods – a P-Rod IV and the all-new Vulc Rod. Continue reading for a thorough viewing of all the February 2011 Nike SB Footwear products and stay tuned to Sneaker News for a look at the accompanying apparel collection for the coming month.
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You can make its upper out of Foamposite, add metal eyelets like a hiking boot or rubberize the mudguard like a duck, but there’s still no topping a two-toned Nike Air Force 1 Low. These joints hearken back to the golden age of AF1s, pre-internet hype and before many of the wild patterns, materials and mashups we’ve come to know and love. You get a rich Obsidian leather base that looks just perfect with white accents including Swoosh, sockliner and midsole. A no-brainer if ever there was one (though you might want to keep enough juice in your noggin not to pair these with black denim), this Obsidian AF1 Low just hit Titolo.
Style: 318775-400
Color: Obsidian/White
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While models like the Blazer and other Nike Sportswear favorites getting the vintage treatment, it’s somewhat shocking we haven’t seen any new Nike Dunk Low VNTG releases lately. The last vintage Dunks to hit retail were the 2008 BTTYS Highs, so these actually might be the first VNTG Dunk Lows ever! But as you might expect with pre-yellowed soles and laces designed to give off an antique look, the colorways are quite familiar, with nods to the Goldenrods, Ultramans and maybe even the St. John’s edition. They are indeed retros of a late ’90s CO.JP (Japan-exclusive) pack, but would you rather break em in yourself? Click through for a better look and let us know what you think about the Nike Dunk Low Vintage Pack. via ST
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Supra is at its heart a skateboarding brand, but they’re fully aware of the way the sneaker game has played out over the last couple decades and never shy away from celebrating the greats. We’ve seen countless Air Jordan-inspired colorways and the Supra Skytop II‘s tongue was clearly taken from the AJVI, but here’s their first homage to Nike Running. The Skytop II ‘Air Max 95′ is such an obvious choice when you compare its tiered upper to the AM95 and while there’s no visible cushion, neon green accents come in on the laces and foxing band to complete the look. A respectful nod or more Ape Jordan ripoffery? Click through to get a better look and let us know what you think.
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Yesterday night, against the Detroit Pistons, Gilbert Arenas wore the Air Jordan VI Retro ‘Oreo’ that was released in 2010. This is the second pair of Air Jordan VI Retros that Gilbert broke out for an NBA Game; not long ago, ‘ol Gil wore a crispy pair of the Air Jordan VI Retro Low in White/University Blue. Gilbert’s Air Jordan selections for this season have been impressive at the very least; Space Jams, Premio IX, the aforementioned low-top VI, and Black/University Blue XIVs – the outstanding list goes on and on. Arenas’ sneaker game has certainly been unpredictable – what do you think he’ll wear next? Check out Gilbert in action after the jump and make sure you vote for what you think Gilbert will rock next! via ESPN.
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fragment design tends to echo Hiroshi Fujiwara’s ‘clean’ leanings in collaborations with Nike Sportswear, so after the wacky mismatched fragment x Dunk High pack, it was only natural to slip into something a bit more quiet. The fragment design x Nike Air Zoom All Court Low is the epitome of old school racquet sport styling, each of three pairs going for all white canvas on the upper with a white sole and just a hint of color. Gone is the typical side panel Swoosh, leaving the only branding on these to the heel and a fragment logo tongue tag. Click through to get a better look at these Chinese-exclusives — they’re set to drop on February 5th in the Far East, but if you could cop a pair, how do these rank against Fujiwara’s previous works? via FRESHNESS
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Chad Muska might be the brand’s cornerstone, but is there any skater signed to Supra hotter than Terry Kennedy? TK has an ever expanding selection of signature sneakers, the third of which is this new Supra Society Mid. Looking somewhere between the Thunder an a ‘cab-forward’ take on the Vaider, the Society Mid is considerably more conservative than the ultra high TK Society, and the first three colorways are about as simple as it gets. Click through to get a better look at white tumbled leather, black suede and grey canvas, then leave a comment to tell the world which one is best. via HS
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Hailing a taxi can be tough at peak hours, but here’s one that you’ll be able to keep forever, assuming you can get a pair. The Air Jordan XII Low ‘Taxi’ offers us a glimpse at the shoe Mike wore during 1996-97 regular season home games. Those were, of course, the OG midtop version of the Twelve, this being a retro of the first run of AJXII Lows back in 2004 (after the Air Jordan XI LE, Jordan Brand skipped a year before offering the AJXIII Low in summer ’98). So these are sorta like a ‘missing’ shoe in some ways, but here’s hoping that you’ll be able to get a pair when they hit retail later this year. Click through to get a better look and let us know if low is a go. via in52
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