“Un-Grinch” Dunk Highs? Here’s a look at the Euro-Exclusive Nike Dunk High featuring a Hot Lime swoosh and outsole with a two-toned grey upper with a reptilian print. This type of print has been done on the Nike Dunk High plenty of times, but the vibrant nature of Hot Lime only reminds you of the late-December Quickstrike release of the Nike Zoom Kobe VI. These opt for more of a toned down look (then again, anything juxtaposed with the Grinch Kobe VI looks toned down) using the luxurious faux-snake material on the upper panels with cool grey nubuck on the alternating sections. These will be exclusive to European Foot Locker locations so check ‘em below after the jump and let us know what you think.

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Say you’ve had a nice jog in the HTM x Nike Runboot; what kind of footwear might you choose to give your feet some fresh air but still keep em safe from the harsh ground?  Check out these new colorways of the Nike Solar Soft sandal, a molded design whose shotgun perfs are sure to draw comparison to the ubiquitous Crocs slip-ons.  If these joints seem a bit different than the designs we saw last year, it’s thanks to these new high-contrast palettes that add white Swooshes to the otherwise monochromatic uppers plus a black Lunar sole to finish off the polarized look.  Click through to see more of the red, royal black and pink pairs and let us know which one(s) you’d grab if they ever hit retail here in the US.  via Tenisfuki

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Superstar fashion designer John Varvatos has been collaborating with Converse for years and his latest offerings breathe new air into a model born in 1918 via some ’77-style punk embellishments.  Check out the latest run of John Varvatos x Converse Chuck Taylor All Star hightops, two canvas models that add pointy studs to enhance their rugged pre-worn look.  A black/grey striped edition goes with conical studding while the black pair comes with a wax coating that makes it look a bit like leather, a fitting match for the heavy metal-leaning pyrimidal studs.  Click through to see close-ups of both pairs and let us know which one you plan to cop when they hit select US One Star retailers soon.  via ST

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Compact, lightweight, can fit in your purse. No, it’s not the latest in a line of beauty products, but the Nike WMNS Pocket Runner. Featuring a moccasin-like upper construction with ventilation holes aplenty on the in-step and Zoom Air cushioning for supreme comfort. The midsole also features horizontal grooves for easily flexion and a rugged traction for easy adaptation to any surfce. These would make the perfect summer running shoe or daily wearer so continue reading for a detailed look and watch for these at Nike Running retailers near your as these have just become available at mita-sneakers in Japan.

Style: 429771-001

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He has a CONS signature on the way for fall, but as is made clear by the inner tongue tag of the latest ‘Black Flag’ Converse Star Player Skate XLT, this “colorway [was] inspired by Kenny Anderson.”  A suitable holdover till the KA-One hits retail in Q3, this new Star Player Skate is as smooth as Anderson’s street skills, a simple black and white palette that adds a bright blue foxing band to give the shoe a vague Orlando Magic feel.  But there’s no slight of hand here, just old school looks with modern tech touches and they’re arriving at select CONS skate retailers even as you read this.  via CT

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The latest model to get the 3D Ultralite upgrade is the Reebok Ex-O-Fit.  This strappy sneaker created in the ’80s as aerobics footwear is back in its single-strapped form and we’ve got to assume this is the single lightest pair ever in the series’ history.  That’s thanks to a combination of the aforementioned featherlight sole and a nubuck and mesh upper that’s breathable enough to make their tonal black blocking bearable for the warm weather months.  Click through to get a better look at the Ultralite Ex-O-Fit and expect these at stateside RBK retailers soon; they just hit Japanese e-tailer FLAUGE.

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Puma’s Urban Mobility collection has bridged the gap between the lifestyle sneaker boom here in the States and the German Cat’s sleek Euro stylings and now one of its original models will receive a chopped off redux.  Check out the new Puma Urban Glide Low, an ankle-height edition of Hussein Chayalan’s smooth design that’s right up there with the best lifestyle designs we’ve seen in recent months.  Both pairs offer their best Clyde imitation in buttery soft leather with subtle alterations in the finish to suggest a distinct eye-placket and Formstripe.  Click through to get a better look at black and white pairs and stick with Sneaker News for word on their US release date.  via Kenlu

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The United Kingdom’s Department for Culture, Media and Sport reports that the 2012 London summer games are on time and within budget, but adidas Originals is beginning their Olympic celebration a bit early.  We just had a look at the new LA Trainer II which was inspired by the Games of the XXIIIrd Olympiad and the 1984 OG and Three Stripes is going all the way back to Munich ’72 to revive the pristine adidas Originals SL72 silhouette.  This suede-n-mesh classic is back in four new colorways ranging from fluorescent to primary and you can see the entire quartet when you click on the link below.  via HB

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Sneaker News has shown you three different previews of the Nike Zoom Supreme Court Low, each featuring three unicolor suede pairs with white midsole and heel stripe.  Those already dropped in Japan and we expected them to make a run at select Nike Sportswear shops here in the States, but their absence has us wondering if the above pictured pairs will make it to 21 Mercer et al.  Check out these two new Zoom Supreme Court Low Vintage colorways, one in navy and one in beige and both with pre-yellowed midsoles.  These joints feature the same terry cloth lining as the aforementioned trio and we hope they’ll hit US retailers soon, so click through for more shots and stick with Sneaker News for word on their possible release date.  via mita sneakers

Style: 434174-400
Color: Navy/White

Style: 434174-200
Color: Beige/White

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Here’s a look at an upcoming Vans Sk8-Mid collaboration with some West Coast flavor. In partnership with Utility Board Supply and Max Schaaf of the bike industry, Vans will release this limited edition Vans Sk8-Mid that features leather and suede upper with pristine contrast stitching on the upper that brings out the Sk8-Mid’s lines and curves. These will be available on April 11th exclusively at Utility Board Supply, with each pair accompanied by a guardian bell figurine autographed by Schaaf. Check out the preview video after the jump and let us know what you think. via HB.

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On the first of March, Sneaker News previewed two upcoming colorways of the Nike Air Max 90 that drew resemblance to two National League teams. Here’s another look at the White, Bright Mandarin, and Black colorway of the Ninety that looks something like a New York Mets Alternate jersey colorway. The upper features a mix of black, orange, and blue with white mesh toes and ankle-collars. The upper thermoplastic constructs also feature alternate color-blocking – something not seen very often (but is actually now a Nike iD option!). Titolo in Switzerland has these available now so take another look below and don’t miss out!

Style: 309299-127
Color: White/Bright Mandarin-Black

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Jordan Geller, the man behind the astounding ShoeZeum, stated that many of his rare gems were acquired through eBay. You simply can’t find Nike artifacts like these in stores, so eBay was a great way for Geller to acquire the shoes that he wanted to fill his ShoeZeum shelves with. Here’s a look at another vintage pair of Nike/Jordan heat – an original pair of the Air Jordan II in White/Red. These are obviously not wearable at any level, and the white midsoles have thoroughly yellowed, but these would make a perfect addition to anyone looking to start their own ShoeZeum set-up (although replicating Jordan Geller’s collection might be tough to do). Jordan Brand actually retroed this colorway of the Air Jordan II as part of the Air Jordan II/XX1 Collezione Package that released in April of 2008. Check out the detailed images of this rare find after the jump, and if you have the urge to add these to your collection, check out the auction from b.!.z on eBay.

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