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The Yohji Yamamoto x adidas Y-3 collaboration is among the industry’s longest running and most prolific, not to mention most expensive on a pair to pair basis. But it can definitely warrant the steep price tag when you can couple premium construction with standout style, and that’s exactly what you’ll get with this new pair of Y-3 Hayworth II Mids. Really more of a hightop, the second Hayworth is done in a tonal black look with and orange liner that might bring Halloween to mind, with the distinct heel counter on this pair suggesting you should go as a 1960s recording artist. Then again, it’s just as easy to match these with a pair of selvage denim and be on your way, so click through for a better look and grab yours direct from Y-3.
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Yesterday, Sneaker News gave you a look at a true Air Jordan collector’s gem – an Original pair, from 1988, of the Air Jordan III in White/True Blue. Following up on that sweet find is the trademark color of the Air Jordan III – the White/Cement Grey edition worn by Michael during the historic 1988 NBA Dunk Contest. Michael soared through the atmosphere, taking off from the free-throw line, propelled by his Nike Airs, finishing off a slam dunk that earned him the 1988 crown and one of the most memorable images in sports history. This original pair features the supreme leather that was used back in ’88, with a true vintage appeal with the cracked, yellowed midsole, and the Nike Air badge on the heel. Want to see how much these are going for? Take a look at the gallery below and check out the auction from b.!.z on eBay.
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Last week, Sneaker News brought you an introductory look at Jordan Geller’s awe-inspiring ShoeZeum – the first of a 10-part feature exploring what just might be the most impressive sneaker collection on earth. Now that you have a rough feel for the cavernous layout, it’s time to take a closer peek inside, as we take you through some of the collection’s most noteworthy displays. The ShoeZeum has been meticulously divided up into different categories and displays, with the first stop on the tour being the ‘Welcome To The ShoeZeum’ area. This section serves as a greeting area for visitors, with a large part of the emphasis on capturing the feel of some of the hometown amenities that San Diego is best known for.
After being welcomed by the three “Money Cats” during a cruise past the former Sneak’s Kicks inspection station, you will make your way into the first area of shelf displays spotlighting a tribute to two of San Diego’s biggest tourist attractions – Sea World and the San Diego Zoo. Countless sea-creature and animal-inspired Nike shoes are strewn about among their corresponding decorative effects, with highlights being the Lobster and Panda Dunk displays, as well as some clever nods to animal print and reptile materials and an homage to the “DQM Bacon” family of kicks. Also of note are the Ugly Dunkling and Three Bears Dunks which are showcased along with themed props and even copies of the children’s books that the stories originated from.
Continuing on from the Dunklings, a nod to the Joker’s purple and green color scheme leads into an area featuring a variety of comic book and cartoon-inspired kicks that Jordan intended to serve as a common point of interest for visitors to the ShoeZeum, regardless of their appreciation or knowledge of sneakers. After a whimsical stroll through the cartoon shoes and their stuffed toy counterparts, you will come to an exhibit housing a selection of shoes based on California, the USA and San Diego’s neighbor to the south, Mexico. To the left of this display sits one of Jordan’s most prized pieces in The ShoeZeum, a ‘Cali’ SB Dunk signed by former eBay CEO, Meg Whitman.
A quick 180 degree turn from there and you’ll be facing the final welcoming touch. In a further tribute to the city that The ShoeZeum calls home, you’ll find a bit of local sports flavor thanks to some LaDainian Tomlinson shoes and collectibles and a pair of the LA Map lasered Air Force 1′s. To the right sits one of the ShoeZeum’s most over-the-top features, a pair of the SB Dunk Broncos sitting atop, what else, but a Ford Bronco. Keep reading after the jump for an introduction video that will further lay out what you’re about to see, and head over to Sneaker News HD for the full gallery of the ‘Welcome To The ShoeZeum’ display. Don’t forget to check back this Thursday night for Part 3 of our adventures inside The ShoeZeum.
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The field of 32 has been chopped in half, as we begin the Sweet 16 Voting for the Sneaker News March Madness OG Air Jordan Tournament. We’ve got some big-time match-ups in the West Region; the #1 overall seed Air Jordan III Black/Cement will go toe-to-toe with the recently re-released Air Jordan XIII ‘Flint’ in a battle that should go down to the wire, while #2 seed Air Jordan IV White/Cement takes on the #3 seed and hottest Air Jordan topic today – the Air Jordan VII Bordeaux. These match-ups are truly up to date as there is no clear-cut winner, but it’s up to you to vote for your favorite shoe to advance to the Elite Eight. The polls are open now, and you have until Sunday, March 27th at midnight, so be sure to get your votes in before it’s too late!
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Packer Shoes and Reebok have already teamed up for some of the last year’s hottest collaboration projects, but for their latest endeavor, the two brought along another notable name in the sneaker world who has been no stranger to putting his signature touch on a pair of shoes. With an impressive list of sneaker collabs already under his belt, renowned artist, Stash, now brings his vision and trademark color scheme to the Reebok Pump Graphlite. As you can see, the shoe sports a variety of shades of blue and grey for that classic Stash feel, but there’s more than meets the eye with these kicks thanks to some carefully considered material choices. The Stash x Packer x Reebok Pump Graphlite sports a combination of premium suede and ballistic nylon, with hits of 3M and a Reebok Play Dry membrane treatment to make the shoe water repellent as well. In addition to the materials, added touches come by way of Packer/Stash embroidery on the heels, as well as special insoles and a numbered tag inside each shoe.
The Pump Graphlites will be limited to only 289 pairs – 189 for the street address of the original Packer store in Yonkers, plus 100 to celebrate over a century in the shoe business. The shoe will release during a special in-store event on Thursday, March 31st at Packer Shoes in Teaneck, NJ, in addition to the Packer online store. Check out some detailed pics of the shoe after the jump and stay tuned for specifics on the launch celebration coming soon.
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Nike Sportswear has employed the Bright Mandarin shade of orange on a number of retro runners this spring, and with two different Air Max 24/7s offering their own grey/white/orange mix, it seems only right to include the immortal Nike Air Max 95 in this discussion. This upcoming pair of Ninety-Fives offers a slightly modified take on the classic grey-dient including a black mesh layer that converges into the aforementioned shade of orange on the eyelets. Proof that not all black and orange kicks have to look like a jack-o-lantern, these new Air Max 95s are slated to hit select NSW retailers during the first week of April so click through to see more and stick with Sneaker News for word on the US release.
Style: 609048-103
Color: White/Bright Mandarin-Neutral Grey
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Chris Brown’s slow but sure return to the spotlight means more Celebrity Feet features for this noted sneakerhead. Chris Brown’s been rocking Jordans for quite some time, and was even spotted a number of times this year wearing the Air Jordan XIII Playoffs, the yellow Air Jordan II from the Candy Pack’, and the Air Jordan XIII ‘Bulls’. Brown continues his recovered star status, this time at BET’s 106 & Park (along with pals Tyga and Bow Wow) to promote his new album, F.A.M.E., which is available today. Brown performed a number of his hit songs on the show while showing off his new Jordan’s – the Air Jordan VII ‘Orion Blue’, complemented by a denim jacket and khakis. Let us know what you think of Chris’ outfit and kicks in the comments below, and stick with Sneaker News for more celebrity feet features!
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They don’t feature interchangeable insoles like the Air Jordan 2011, so you can consider the Jordan P.I.T. High Flyer the ‘Explosive’ answer to the PIT CQ’s ‘Quick’. The Play in These F are a bit heavier in their construction, which explains why these come off a bit like Jordan Brand’s answer to the adidas Dwight Howard Superbeast, especially with the Magic-away colorup and gradients along the side panels. But the patent leather and encircled Jumpman make it clear from whom the design emanates and they’re shipping out from select JB retailers like Eastbay as we speak.
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With the Easter holiday a month away, expect to see a ton of pastel tones sprinkled around your local convenient store, church, or retail shop. This Air Jordan VII retro colorway for girls features nice easter-egg hues of blue and purple, matched perfectly with neutral grey – more like the Year of the Bunny instead of the Rabbit. Of course the connection between the AJ7 and the cuddly mammals goes back to Bugs Bunny and the Air Jordan VII ‘Hare’, but these 2011 releases provide a much-needed update to the classic colorway. These have begun to hit Jordan Brand retailers like BXSports, so check your local spot to see if they’ve them in.
Style: 442960-001
Color: Neutral Grey/Mineral Blue-Bright Violet-White
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The Nike Air Max 1 has led the way for Swoosh running since its 1987 debut, most recently setting the pace for Nike Sportswear retro runners in terms of adapting to modern fashion trends. The AM1 has appeared in a ton of muted, neutral and tonal colorways during the sneaker game’s post-recession ‘maturation’ and while we’re starting to see considerably more in the high-contrast direction, these manage a nice balance between the two extremes. On paper, their black and purple palette would have you picturing something like the numerous ‘Sacramento Kings’ colorways we’ve seen over the years, but thanks to a burgundy/purple combo plus a light golden shade on the sockliner, the black toe and midsole come off as a more cohesive color range. Click through to see more of this latest Air Max 1 release and look for them at US NSW retailers soon; Titolo just got theirs.
Style: 308866-500
Color: Daybreak/Myth
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