Japanese clothing label SOPHNET. recently crafted a couple of Nike Blazer Mid ABs to debut that side-zippered design, a look they’d pioneered on the Converse Chuck Taylor All Star a couple years back. Here’s further proof that the brand loves to put their name on unique footwear collaborations, the SOPHNET. x Nike ACG Air Deschutz. This model is the latest in All Conditions Gear’s longest running sandal series, this newest design featuring three strap enclosures on the Air-cushioned base. These joints will drop on in conjunction with the JR Osaka Isetan Mitsukoshi grand opening on May 4th, both pairs available there, Isetan Shinjuku and SOPH. Tokyo, while the SOPH. e-store will only have the navy pair and additional select Nike Sportswear accounts will only get the white edition. Click through to see more of both and let us know which one you’d rather grab.
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Celebrity sneakerheads have been popping up left and right, but rapper Curren$y has been well rooted into the sneaker game for a while. Here’s a look at a list of ten sneakers that he calls his favorite of all time; the top 5 selections aren’t anything new to these best-of lists, because he’s got a thing for the Air Jordan III, IV, V, and VI, but his selections for six through ten are rather interesting. Trainers, Reeboks, adidas, this guy’s got some variety. Check out his Top 10 sneakers of all time after the jump and let us know if you share any favorite kicks with the NOLA native. via Complex.
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A whole buncha vulc-soled goodness just hit Nike SB retailers, six new pairs spread across six different models so you know there’s something for everyone. Let’s start with the above pictured Nike SB Zoom P-Rod 2.5 in the ‘Cali’ colorway celebrating Paul’s home state. Fellow California native Stefan Janoski doesn’t follow a legendary Dunk SB release for his newest but a beige/white/gum colorway of his lowtop signature is equally satisfying. Elsewhere on the nautically-inspired skate shoe scene is the Zoom Harbor SB in frayed Team Red canvas, while new Blazer CS and V-Rod colorways keep their red limited to accent hits. And last but not least is a new Dark Grey Zoom Bruin SB that adds a Swoosh to put a twist on a similar Charcoal suede look that was popular in late ’09. Click through to see the entire set and check for these now at select Nike SB retailers like Ben-G.
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Can you spot the differences? Here’s a look at a preliminary sample version of the Air Jordan 2011 in the Black/Dark Charcoal colorway that released two Saturdays ago. It features the same black patent leather mudguard and upper, but this particular version features the white mesh on the window located on the upper ankle of the shoe. The released version features a blacked-out material for the full tonal appeal. Other discrepancies include the heel tab – total black on this sample, striped with grey on the released version – as well as the inner lining (appears to be white here, released version uses a silver/grey). Which version do you prefer? Check out the extra images below and if you haven’t picked up a pair of the Blackout Air Jordan 2011s, grab ‘em now at Foot Locker or on eBay.
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The Round 2 Games of the First Round of the NBA Playoffs began on Monday night, with the Miami Heat and Indiana Pacers taking commanding 2-0 series leads in their respective series’. Dwyane Wade debuted the Air Jordan Fly Wade in a White/Red/Yellow colorway while teammate LeBron James donned the LeBron 8 P.S. for the second straight game. Jrue Holiday wore the sparkling blue colorway of the adidas adiZero Crazy Light and Jodie Meeks wore a unique Red/Black Kobe VI iD. On the Chicago/Indiana front, Bulls superstar Derrick Rose wore the adidas adiZero Crazy Light Rose.
Last night’s games were a bit more dramatic, with the Knicks and Celtics going down to the wire again. Carmelo poured in 42 in a losing effort while wearing the Jordan Melo M7 Advance, and Stoudemire, who left the game with injury, wore the Zoom Huarache TR Mid PE. Rajon Rondo did his best to hide Kobe insignia by wearing a white/green Kobe VI iD, which featured a tonal-white upper. Other notables included the various Jordan Play In These F TXT PEs, Gilbert Arenas’ Air Trainer SC, and Brandon Roy’s Zoom Hyperfuse PE. Check out the gallery from the Round 2 Games below and let us know who had the best kicks! via Yahoo!.
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The Air Jordan VII has been basking in the limelight of the sneaker world, but keep your shades on because it’s about to get a bit brighter. Releasing May 1st, 2011 in Asia is the Air Jordan VII ‘Year of the Rabbit’, featuring a regal colorway commemorating the Rabbit – the Chinese Zodiac animal of the year. Some have called the colorway similar to the Air Jordan VII ‘Hare’ for the two-toned white/light grey upper, but this particular version comes paired with red and gold, traditional accents reminiscent of ancient Chinese artistry. The Air Jordan VII ‘Year of the Rabbit’ will also come packaged in a special slide-out box, featuring a red/gold graphic. Continue reading for another look and be advised that the China release date is May 1st, and that just 300 pairs will be released in all of China. Stick with Sneaker News for more information and updates regarding this release. via Dunk.
Update: The U.S. release for the Air Jordan VII ‘Year of the Rabbit’ has been confirmed to be May 7th, 2011. Info via TSG.
Air Jordan VII Retro ‘Year of the Rabbit’
Light Silver/Metallic Gold-True Red-White
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05/01/2011 – China
05/07/11 – U.S.
$160
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Sneaker News brought you exclusive coverage of the Nike LeBron 8 P.S. media event in Miami this week, but just because King James is moving on to a new model for postseason play doesn’t mean we’ve seen the last of the version he wore throughout most of the 2010-11 season. Check out these new images of the LeBron 8 V/2 Low in ‘Triple Black’, a colorway that’s sure to be one of the go-to looks for ballers and fashion-conscious sneakerheads alike this summer. Could these be the kicks LeBron wears to celebrate his first NBA Championship come June? There’s still a lot of basketball to be played to determine whether that happens, but one thing we know for sure is that more photos of the ‘Blackout’ LeBron 8 V2 Lows follows your click on the jump below and a few sizes are already in stock at Kicks-lab.
Nike LeBron 8 V/2 Low ‘Triple Black’
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In late 2009, Sneaker News showed you a special Nike Hyperize whose white and bright blue colorway was accented by drawings derived from Takehiko Inoue’s popular Slam Dunk manga. A similar colorway has now popped up on the new Nike Air Zoom Brave IV, a peculiar pairing, given the model’s status as Frenchman Tony Parker’s signature model and the fact that we’ve already seen photos of its successor. But the Slam Dunk x Nike Zoom Brave IV will release on May 14th well in advance of the Zoom Brave V’s drop date, and along with a pair of matching tee shirts is sure to be a hot seller. Click through for more and stick with Sneaker News for word on a possible US release. via SF/houyhnhnm
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