Gourmet has never been afraid to appropriate other sneakers to their own liking, and their refined takes on footwear classics have always come out with their own unique flavor. The brand is adding another luxurious style to their menu, this time collaborating with the Horween Leather Company, a Chicago staple that has been dedicated to their craft for over a century. In this capsule Gourmet utilizes the Chromexel leather, a supreme material with a hand rubbed finish to bring out an extra layer of quality. Hit the jump to take a look at all three of the shoes from the Gourmet x Horween ‘Market Price’ Collection and stay tuned with us for this Fall 2011 release.

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Thanks to the post-recession maturation of streetwear and the sneakerhead scene, we’ve seen more formal shoe design cues applied to sneakers than ever before.  One such popular element is to add the brogue perforations seen on wingtip shoes to models with a formal lean, a perfect example of which is this new adidas Originals Superstar LTO.  The rich brown oiled leather extends to the Superstar’s signature shell toe and gives way to the aforementioned hole-punches between the side panel stripes.  Toss in tonal laces, metal eyelets and a white sole and these are quite fetching, and you can fetch a pair from Three Stripes retailers like SNS.

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We’ve been showing off more and more of the upcoming Nike ACG offerings lately, and we are back again with a few new styles from the Fall 2011 collection of Nike’s outdoor line. First up is the Nike ACG Rongbuk, pictured above, a model that mixes the best of running and hiking aesthetics, resulting in a durable, waterproof trail shoe that also has stability of a runner. Next up is the Nike ACG Pyroclast, a more casual lowtop that again benefits from the durable material selection of the ACG line. Follow us after the jump to get a look at both of these upcoming styles from Nike ACG. via Kix-Files

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The Agenda tradeshow series perfectly blends the world of action sports with high end streetwear, so it’s only natural to see skateboarding brands showing off upcoming previews each time the doors open.  Agenda New York just closed its doors after a two-day run, Converse Skateboarding among the brands showing its wares at the Chelsea Art Museum.  There were two CONS signature models on display, with Kenny Anderson’s KA-One showing up in a mix of rugged canvas twill and tonal suede atop a gum sole and Anthony Pappalardo’s pro model showing the difference between charcoal grey, navy blue and mustard yellow suedes.  Click through to see all four pairs and stick with Sneaker News for the US release dates.  via CJL

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If the adiZero Crazy Light is true to its name, should we expect that adidas Basketball’s latest featherweight release is invisible to everyone but Haley Joel Osment?  Check out the adidas adiZero Ghost, a model we previewed back in March whose slight SprintWeb upper will draw comparisons to the Crazy Light and Derrick Rose’s forthcoming adiZero Rose 2.  This first colorway would be suitable for fellow Three Stripes repper Dwight Howard, though the Orlando Magic big man might be looking for a bit more support for his battles on the low block. The second red pair, of course, would be a nice fit for Derrick Rose, too. Click through to see more angles and check back with Sneaker News for updates on these and all adidas Basketball release dates. via Kicks-crew.

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Bling has largely fallen by the wayside as streetwear has followed Jay-Z’s advice to ‘Throw on a suit, get it tapered up.’  That’s not to say that everyone in the streets is walking around wearing a three-piece Italian suit, but you’d be just as silly to argue that urban fashion hasn’t ‘matured’ to some degree, with tighter fits and traditional cut and sew items taking over where oversized technicolor tees and high-contrast outfits had once ruled the day.  So this new Air Jordan 1 Phat GS finds itself in an interesting place, a model whose sparkly Swoosh might be out of place were they made for men, and one that could become a lady sneakerhead’s new best friend thanks to the relatively versatile palette in play.  Click through to see more angles, let us know what you think and stick with Sneaker News for updates like the US release date.  via Nike Harajuku

Air Jordan 1 Phat GS
White/Bright Turquoise-Green Quartz
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Custom sneakers can be a bit of a love/hate thing, but if you’re a fan then you should be familiar with the name Sekure D. This dude has been pumping out some great custom releases as of late, constantly turning to the Nike Dunk High as his canvas of choice. The sneakers he creates often riff off classic imagery from comic books and films, utilizing the themes of heroes and villains to inspire the intricate graphics found on his work. Picture above is the “Serpent II”, a sequel of sorts to another recent design by Sekure D that features a smattering of crazy patterns, creating a shoe that looks part Kaws and part Marvel Comics. Continue reading for a detailed look at the Nike Dunk High “Serpent II” customs which are available now at Sekure D’s webstore.

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The Air Jordan II never got a AJF fusion like many of its Air Jordan Legacy brethren, but the Twos have certainly shown up in their fair share of hybrids.  From the 2.5s to the 60+es and the recent AJ2.0, it’s not terribly uncommon for Jordan Brand to signal a ‘classic’ look with the late-’80s styling.  And the latest also picks up where the earlier Classic 82 left off, the Jordan Classic ’87 perhaps best described as that model’s sole paired with a strongly-AJII-influenced upper.  Click through to get a better view of this tonal (off-)white and gum getup and stick with Sneaker News for the US release date.  via Dunk

Jordan Classic ’87
White/Khaki-Birch-Medium Brown Gum
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The Nike Trainer 1.3 Max has, seemingly out of nowhere, become one of the more exciting trainers from Nike in recent memory. Between the Jerry Rice PE’s, the EA Sports collabo, and the just plain nice colorways like the Volt edition, this sneaker is making a strong case for itself. We’ve got another one to add to the list, this white and black colorway that gets boosted by the sections of purple on the tongue, lining, and Max Air outsole. That bubbly bottom combined with the breathable side panels make the Nike Trainer 1.3 Max truly versatile as any good trainer should be. Continue reading for more photos, and head over to Eastbay to cop a pair.

Nike Trainer 1.3 Max
White/Black-Court Purple-Varsity Maize
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Jordan Brand’s colorways tend to release in bunches, like the upcoming ‘Stealth’ Air Jordan III in the form of the Jordan SC-2 and the Jordan Team ISO Low. In fact, the Jordan Team ISO Low released months ago in this ‘Stealth’ combination of colors, and before the official release of the Air Jordan III in September, Jordan Brand will make available the Jordan SC-2 in the Light Graphite/White-Stealth-Varsity Red colorway. Finishline has these in stock a few weeks ahead of schedule, so check out the detailed images below and head there to snag your pair.

Jordan SC-2
Light Graphite/White-Stealth-Varsity Red
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Over the years, Twitter has become more than just an online social media tool. It’s defined a generation in which individuals displaced miles apart can feel a sense of closeness and interaction, and millions can stay up to date on the lives of those who choose to publicize, or ‘tweet’, their daily happenings. Jordan Brand’s official Twitter @jumpman23 recently unveiled a special colorway of the Air Jordan 2011 Q Flight and will give the sneaker away to one lucky follower as a ‘thank you’ to all the fans who have kept up to date with Jordan Brand news; it features a colorway similar to the official Twitter banner, with White upper, University Blue ‘Fuse’ panels, outsole, Jumpman, and tongue, and a cloud graphic on the heel. The tongues also feature the ampersand logos, which is common Twitter language. Check out the extra detailed images below and let us know if you think. If you’re not following either @jumpman23 or @sneakernews, join in!

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So much of the attention centered around Reebok right now is related to Swizz Beatz’ collaborative capsule, that you might have forgotten about the innovative new sole that along with the John Wall signing was the biggest news from the Vector brand in 2010.  ZigTech cushioning is back in a couple of new models for summer, the Reebok Zig Dynamic and Zig Sonic each offering different takes on highly breathable, lightweight and responsive running.  The Dynamic has a Sprite-on-black style colorway while the Sonics show off an almost Hyperfuse-like mesh shell with a sublimated red side panel logo peeking through the grey base.  Click through to see more angles of both pairs and look for these at select RBK retailers nationwide.  via SoleMovement

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