Sneaker News has noted on what seems to be an increasingly frequent basis that adidas Originals seems to be leaning back toward the high-contrast looks that hearkens back to the mid ’00s. But given their significant presence in Japan, it’s no shock that the team of atmos and New Balance will also be pushing the curve, and this new pair of NB H574J trail runner hybrids is among the more attention grabbing we’ve seen of late. These joints only use three colors, but applying white polkadots to a black base plus emerald green accents means they’ll probably get more headturns than a rainbow. Click through to see more and let us know if these are suitable for the transition from winter into warmer weather.
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We just saw a pack of Reebok Insta Pump Furys ‘warning’ you with their crazy patterned uppers, but there’s very little to worry about with these new joints. Not only are the two-toned colorways from the Insta Pump Fury ‘Tent Pack’ easy to rock with a casual wardrobe, but they won’t collapse in on you when you’re trying to put them on like their muse. These are somewhat similar to the nylon flight jacket joints we saw last year but something about these colorways just screams outdoors. Click through to get a better look and let us know which pack of Furys is best. via Gettry
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2010 marked the celebration of the 25th year of the Air Jordan Legacy; years and years of history and groundbreaking footwear design has allowed Jordan Brand to become the benchmark of fashioned-forward and high-performance basketball footwear, and as we begin the next twenty-five years of Air Jordan, we can only expect an equal amount of tradition and iconoclastic brand movement. For 2011, Jordan Brand will release a limited-edition Air Jordan 2011, celebrating the Year of the Rabbit; Sneaker News showed you a preview of the packaging of this special release, and here we get a look at the entire Air Jordan 2011 ‘Year of the Rabbit’ set, which includes the luxurious Air Jordan 2011 shoe and special apparel in the form of a varsity jacket and a t-shirt.
The Air Jordan 2011 ‘Year of the Rabbit’ features a dark grey upper mudguard with the molded graphic adopting a slightly darker shade for a rich contrast, with gold contrast stitching. Additional details include a red inner lining and tongue with gold accents on the branding and lacing, a gold-glittered translucent outsole, and red Jumpman on the bottom sole. The grey Air Jordan 2011 Varsity Jacket features a number of patches that serve as tributary crests, pointing out Michael Jordan’s MVP trophies, scoring titles, championships, and much more. The Air Jordan ‘Year of the Rabbit’ t-shirt features ‘Brooklyn’ across the chest with a special crest logo as well. Continue reading for a full detailed gallery of the Air Jordan 2011 and its accompanying apparel and stick with Sneaker News for more updates on this exciting release.
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With the All-Star break right around the corner, at this point in the season, you pretty much know what you’re going to get from most teams and players, but a second half slump is always a dangerous possibility. Through 13 weeks in the FLuD Watches “Barksdale & Bell” fantasy basketball league, Team SneakerNews stands at an impressive 11-1-1 in head-to-head play, good for second place in the league at the moment and showing no signs of slowing down. And while a fall-off is certainly possible, we like what we’re seeing from the squad and this past week’s 6-3 win over the Rocksmith Ninjas was the latest evidence. We take on league commissioner FLuD Watches this week, so we’ll be out to keep up our winning ways and ruin their fantasy week. Check out the Team SN roster and league standings after the jump and check back next week for the latest results.
TEAM SNEAKERNEWS WEEK 13 MVP
Antawn Jamison – A perennial across-the-board fantasy contributor, we expected big things from Jamison when we drafted him this year, but so far his time in Cleveland has been a big disappointment. That said, let’s hope this week was a sign of things to come as Antawn averaged 25 points, 7 rebounds and 2 3PTM per game over the last week of NBA action.
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The Nike Air Force 1 Bespoke experience offers a personalized Nike iD sneaker-customization process unlike any other. At over $800 a pair, the Air Force 1 Bespoke allows you to use whatever materials, colors, and finishes to your hearts desire to create a true one-of-one pair of kicks. Many of the Bespoke creations we’ve shown have had particular themes ranging from Pikachu, the cuddly creature from the Pokemon cartoon series, to a wedding proposal, executed to perfection by Brandon Renken. Recently, the Bespoke experience just broadened its range with a set of new color options and materials; check out the new Bespoke creations below and hit up Nike Sportswear @ 21 Mercer to make your reservation.
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Drake and J. Cole performed at Le Zenith in Paris, France last night as a part of the ongoing Light Dreams and Nightmares Tour. On the last documented stop of the tour, Drake brought out a pair of the ‘Orion Blue’ VII’s, which are set to be released at the end of March, but in Paris, Drake decided to switch it up and wear a pair of the ‘Bordeaux’ Air Jordan VII’s – the storied colorway that MJ wore during the 1992 NBA All-Star Game. J. Cole might have “one upped” Drizzy by going back into his sneaker closet as he wore the Air Jordan VI’s from the 2006 Defining Moments Pack. Who rocked more heat? Check out the detailed images below and let us know who you think had more heat on in Paris.
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Check out this week’s Top 20 sneakers from Sneaker News Blogs: WDYWT. We’ve got a nice selection of Air Jordans, Air Maxes, and SB Dunks in addition to some great submissions from Asics, Reebok, and adidas. Another interesting note about this week’s Top 20 is that the submitters are sprinkled around the world! We’ve got readers from six of the seven continents of the world submitting their kicks around the globe, so check out the international flavor in this week’s Sneaker News Blogs: Best of WDYWT and be sure to vote for your favorite at the end!
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Perfect timing here on this preview, as you’re going to be getting all the black and gold you can handle over these next two weeks. The latest Jeremy Scott x adidas Originals JS Wings 2.0 will soon hit retailers in a palette that’s so high on contrast you might think Wiz Khalifa designed it. Black here, gold there, black here — the entire upper alternates between these shades like a Pittsburgh Steelers jersey and makes for a look you might have trouble pairing with an everyday outfit. Then again, J.Scott’s ObyO drops are anything but normal, so click through to see more shots and start brainstorming to come up with complimentary gear. via Styles
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