We tend to see a ton more earthy looks from sneaker makers and the fashion world in general during the cold weather months but here’s a new Nike Air Force 1 High that’s covered in one of the Swoosh’s most ‘organic’ colors.  These Bog Green AF1 Highs come in a tonal design comprised of leather and abrasion-resistant Tec Tuff material, a rough choice that typified a pack of Uptowns that dropped last year — that’s right — in the fall.  The dark colorup and choice of materials makes us wonder if these were originally intended to join that pack, but even as the weather starts to show signs of warming, we’re glad to see these arrive to compliment fits heavy in black, white and/or grey.  Click through to see more of this neutral if dark Air Force 1 High and grab yours now from JBseller on eBay.

Style: 315121-300
Color: Bog Green/Bog Green

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The adidas LA Trainer II is eighteen years in the making, as it reintroduced in refreshed form to commemorate the 2012 Olympics in London. The original adidas LA Trainer debuted in 1984 to honor the 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles, and the LA Trainer II adds to the heritage in a number of ways while maintaining the classic vibe and aura. Style and influence is at the heart of adidas Originals, and neither one is lacking in the LA Trainer II; the three-stripes logo on the upper comes with a metallic finish, and the mesh and leather upper offer the perfect one-two-punch of durability and breathability. Three colorways of the adidas LA Trainer II will be available exclusively at Foot Locker Europe so take another look below for a detailed viewing.

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French denim masters A.P.C. have collaborated with Vans in two of the previous three years, and let’s go ahead and make that three of four including 2011.  Today we have a first look at the upcoming Vans x A.P.C. collection, an unsurprisingly subtle set of sneakers that’s satisfying all the same.  Four models include three new APC x Vans Authentics plus one new edition of the Chukka Mid they teamed up on late last year.  Click through to get a better view at these canvas beauties and look for them right now at select A.P.C. retailers.  via SxH

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Following Tuesday’s sneak peek, here’s a comprehensive look at Jun Wantanabe’s Reebok Insta Pump Fury collaboration.  These joints are crafted after Watanabe’s Mr. Bottle Head character, whose face appears on both the ‘tongue’ and heel pull tabs, but you might not even have noticed those.  That’s cos the rest of the sneaker is one of the craziest we’ve seen this year, its white-on-black polka dot scheme offset by blue raspberry accents to complete a look befitting the Insta Pump Fury’s wild lines.  Click through to see more of these and make the appropriate arrangements cos the only place you can get a pair when they drop this May is ZOZO’s EPROZE.

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In terms of rarity, the Nike SB Dunk Low ‘Loon‘ was near the top of the list. Only a handful of this scrapped sample existed, which drove up the price and brought along the mystique and hazy story-line with it. The recent release of the SB Dunk Low ‘Loon’ was pleasing to many and undoubtedly peeved owners of the rare sample, but there is, without a doubt, a subtle yet clear difference between the 2010 wide release and the unreleased sample. If you’re a purist in a sense that you prefer ‘OG’ the ‘Retro’ or ‘Unreleased sample’ to ‘Released’, a 2004 Sample pair of the SB Dunk Low ‘Loon’ just popped up for sale. If you need a refresher on how these two differ, check out this nice side-by-side comparison of both versions and head over to the auction from ugammon on eBay.

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Last night, we opened up the polls for the Sneaker News March Madness OG Air Jordan Tournament, focusing on seeds 1 through 8 of the West bracket. Tonight, the tournament continues forward, as we move across the coast to the East region, highlighted by the Air Jordan XI ‘Concord’ as the Number 1 overall seed. This year’s tournament not only focuses on the importance of the Air Jordan model, but the significance of each original colorway within the Air Jordan Legacy. Some of MJ’s greatest moments have come in these shoes, and some were never even worn by Michael in a game, but each and every selection in the tournament is a certified classic, worthy of its spot in the field and capable of making a run in our March Madness royal rumble. The polls are now open for the East region, so be sure to vote for your favorite kicks, and check back on the West region if you haven’t voted already, because all polls in Round 1 will remain open until midnight this Sunday.

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Derek Jeter’s one of those guys you want to hate on so bad, but in the end, you can only give the man his props. He’s got as many hits on the field (2,926 and counting) as he does off it (Adriana Lima, Jessica Alba, Jessica Biel, Mariah Carey, Jordana Brewster, and currently the impeccable Minka Kelly), and the five rings he’s got on his finger is more than any other active player. Jeter’s embraced the New York spotlight with astounding ease, and in this recent spread in Gentleman’s Quarterly, he’s clearly comfortable in front of a camera (he’s on this month’s cover as well). During this photoshoot, the Jordan Brand athlete rocked the Air Jordan III White/Cement as well as an all-white pair of Nike Air Force 1 Lows. Check out Jeter’s GQ spread below (we promise, no pilgrim get-ups like Kobe) and peep his kicks!

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Recently Sneaker News showed you three upcoming colorways of the Jordan CMFT Viz Air 13. Here’s a look at two more concepts that should come into development in the coming months. Last time, we showed you a white/red/black colorway with elephant print on the upper. You can also expect a ‘reverse’ version of that, featuring black, red, and stealth grey with elephant print on the upper as well. The varsity red/black colorway looks to be on the way as well, with a glossy metallic finish on the upper, possibly similar to the recent Jordan Six Rings releases in February and March. Take another look at both colorways below and stick with Sneaker News for more updates on the next Air Jordan x Air Max release. via US11.

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“Heart over head. Inclusion over ego. United by passion, we go all in.”

adidas has maintained worldwide prominence in athletics and lifestyle for decades for promoting its own unique spin on sport culture, exemplified by the quote above and its representation by the world’s greatest athletes and pop-culture icons. This latest adidas video packages all of its genres into one powerful message that adidas is ‘all in’ and ready to do battle with passion, heart, and inclusion. In this video, scored by France’s Justice and its latest single ‘Civilization’ (it’s about time!), you will witness the multiple facets of the adidas trefoil in team sport (Derrick Rose and basketball, Messi in football), action sports, music (Katy Perry and B.o.B.), and fashion (Jeremy Scott), offering just a hint of adidas and its transcending spirit. The full video awaits you below so take a moment and let us know what you think.

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Nike Sportswear has released a number of gingham-checked kicks over the past two years and the above pictured model represents both the most commonly used modeland a logical progression from last year’s designs.  Check out these new Nike Dunk Highs done in a range of blue tones with white and grey accents.  They’re mostly Obsidian canvas and leather but add the aforementioned check pattern on the ankle collar plus some electric blue laces that add a warming punch.  Click through to get a better look at these new Dunk Highs and grab yours from the only place that has ‘em: Britain’s JD Sports.

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Summer = white sneakers.  It’s as simple as that, and luckily Nike Sportswear realized how direct they could be with one of the more pleasing Dunk designs in recent memory.  Here’s a better look at the Nike Dunk High Premium previewed here on Sneaker News yesterday as part of NSW’s ‘White Pack’, a shoe so perfect you’ll wonder why we haven’t seen more tumbled patent leather.  And while we’d urge sneaker makers to be cautious in its deployment, this crinkled material looks gorgeous next to an icey translucent outsole.  Get your colored laces ready and click through to see more of this smooth summer jam; they should hit US retailers soon and just dropped at Switzerland’s Titolo.

Style: 408174-103
Color: White/White

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Jeremy Scott x adidas Originals x Jack Black?!  We’re not talking about a promo video of attention-grabbing one-upmanship, but there’s clearly a bit of kung fu in the Jeremy Scott x adidas Originals JS Panda.  The latest in a long line of J.Scott-modified adidas Metro Attitudes takes his JS Teddy Bear in a new cuddly-yet-deadly direction, their white-on-black colorway emphasized by the “tongue’s” headband.  Jeremy Scott’s ObyO capsule continues to grow and thrive and yet more proof that adidas Originals has a superstar in their ranks is this crazy early pre-order for shipment sometime between 8/15-9/15, available now from retail revolutionaries, Opening Ceremony.

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