The Royal Hi model from PRO-Keds is getting a fair share of special treatment lately, and we’ve got a preview of another premium pack coming down the pipeline. The two pairs shown here are done up in a tough nubuck, with one in black and the other in deep linen green. Also the inside lining on these, although not visible in the photos shown here, features a camo print which is a definite go-to look for the fall season. Follow us after the jump to get a better look at both of these premium pairs of the PRO-Keds Royal Hi.

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Adidas has beefed up their skate offerings considerably over the last couple of years, recruiting team riders and handing out signature models to guys like Pete Eldridge and Mark Gonzales. In addition to these newer silhouettes, adidas has some skate shoes that have been tucked away in their vault for years now, like the adidas Originals Superskate Mid. Debuted in 1970, this sneaker bears some hallmarks of skate focused design, like the padded ankle area. Hit the jump for a look a both of these new colorways of the resurrected adidas Originals Superskate Mid, which are available at UK retailer Size?.

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He was involved in the plot of HBO’s How to Make it in America, but perhaps John Varvatos deserves a show of his own longer than just a single season.  He’s proven over the last decade that both his work and Converse’s classic models have a timeless appeal, and shoppers who frequent high-end department stores will be psyched when they see these at stores like Nordstrom in the near future.  The John Varvatos x Converse Star Player Mid applies Varvatos’ signature dirty vintage style to a black leather silhouette that’s been distressed just enough that you can tell the upper is cast in a premium leather.  Click though to see more angles and pick these up from a One Star retailer like RMKStore.

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In 2006, Nike released the Fantastic Four Pack, which consisted of the Nike Air Force 1 Low, Nike Air Max 95, Nike Air 90, and the Nike Dunk High. Taking on the heroic foursome was Victor von Doom, the leader of Latveria, in the form of the Nike Air Foamposite Pro. The ‘Doom Foams’, which actually command a pretty high price due to the current Foamposite craze, was the anomaly of the five Marvel Comics character-inspired releases, as the Black/White colorway really had no true bearing to Dr. Doom’s trademark metallic mask and green cloak. With the recently released Captain America movie and the upcoming Avengers film being the hottest comic-book related movies in the newsfeed at the moment, Foamposite sole-swapper extraordinaire Jason Negron performed his latest transplant, swapping ‘Cough Drop’ outsoles onto the Air Foamposite One ‘Royal’ and the Quickstrike ‘Electric Green’ Foamposite Ones onto the Metallic Pewters for that Captain America vs. Dr. Doom stance. Jason never ceases to amaze with his skilled handi-work and craftsmanship, so check out some more pics after the jump and let us know what you think. And if you want to get your own Foams swapped in similar manner, hit up Jason on his Facebook page.

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With the summer rapidly expiring and the days getting shorter, the back to school season is pretty much upon us. While that might dreadful news for some of you, there is a silver lining to be had in the form of the Nike Air Foamposite Pro ‘Dark Pine’. What better way to show up back to school than in a brand new pair of these Penny approved beauties, with the more serious colorway symbolizing the transition away from the bright days of summer. While the wait for these has been a long one, they are just around the corner with an official release date of September 2nd. Shipments have already started to pop up at retailers like Sole Boutique, so keep your eyes out for them, or grab a pair early on eBay.

Nike Air Foamposite Pro
Black/Dark-Pine
624041-301
09/02/11

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Earler today Sneaker News unveiled the entire Nike Trainer 1.3 Max Rivalry Pack, which featured the all-new Nike Trainer 1.3 Max in three special edition colorways inspired by Oregon, Boise State, and the University or Georgia. Those detailed images revealed the overall detail and design of the Trainer 1.3 Max Rivalry Pack, which featured the smooth matte finish with apty colored Max Air units and uppers. Nike’s continual focus on the sport of football (especially since Nike will outfit the NFL in the near future), we can expect more NFL and NCAA-centric releases like the Rivalry Pack, which will drop tomorrow (with a retail price of $175 per pair). We’ve got a new set of detailed shots of all three pairs below so take a look and let us know which of the three you like best.

Nike Trainer 1.3 Max
Stealth/Black-Cool Grey-Volt (Oregon)
504735-007

Metallic Platinum/Game Royal (Boise State)
504735-048

University Red/Reflective Silver (Georgia)
504735-601

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Although Breast Cancer Awareness Month fall during the month of October, the disease is certainly on our minds all year round. Chances are, you know of at least one woman who is stricken with this disease, but tales of heroic battles and survival help keep our hopes high. Nike participates in the awareness of Breast Cancer by releasing a select group of its footwear models in a tonal pink colorway, with all proceeds going to the necessary charities, and this year’s Kobe VI represents the strength and courage of women worldwide with a boldy painted Pinkfire upper and pink ribbon logo at the heel. These will hit select Nike Basketball retailers tomorrow with a Nikestore release at midnight so take another look below and let us know if you’re these charitable kicks are on your radar.

Nike Zoom Kobe VI
Pinkfire/White-Metallic Silver
429659-601
08/26/11
$130

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If you’re one of the thousands of loyal Sneaker News followers, you already know we’re all about giving back. Over the last year, Sneaker News has offered some of the best sneakers of the year in advance of the release date, but this time around we’re changing things up by giving away a pair of the Nike Air Max 1 iD – a sneaker that has no release date and until the end of the contest, is a complete mystery. To make this a bit more interesting, this latest Sneaker Giveaway winner will be determined by…who else? You! The Sneaker News Staff will select the finalists, but the winner will be chosen based on a reader vote. Only the first 100 entrants will be considered, and remember, we’re looking for originality and creativity – the true essence of Nike iD. The finalists will be announced early next week, so start designing! Of course, there are a few more guidelines that you need to follow, so continue reading for a full description of how to enter the Sneaker News Nike Air Max 1 iD Giveaway!

UPDATE: THE CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED! STAY TUNED TO SNEAKER NEWS NEXT WEEK TO SEE THE FINALISTS!

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Some of DJ Clark Kent’s most prized footwear possessions are his Nike SB Dunk Force 1s – the unreleased Nike SB Dunk with the Air Force 1 outsole. Us pedestrians will never have a chance to cop those at reasonable prices, but this brand new tonal red suede Nike Air Force 1 Low is a pretty close call. With the exception of the red swoosh, these are awfully similar to the Nike SB Dunk Low ‘True Red’ and the ‘Red Devil’ high-top version that dropped not long ago, and with Nike Sportswear devising colorways that were likely once considered to be unsuitable for release, is there a need to spend $800+ on a Bespoke? Check out the extra images of this sweet new Air Force 1 Low after the jump and if you want to cop these (they’ll qo quickly), hit up SoleFly or eBay.

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Before Kobe Bryant started rocking low-cut Nikes, lightning-quick PGs like Steve Nash and Tony Parker were sporting lower-cut basketball shoes, which later started a widespread trend that lower is probably better. For the Jordan Brand roster of athletes, nobody fits that speedy point-guard mold like Chris Paul does, and the new Jordan CP 2Quick is engineered specifically to CP3′s lightning-fast movements on the court. With the CP3-line trademark Podulon cushioning system paired with an external heel cage and lockdown lacing system, you won’t break necks in the CP 2Quick – you’ll just blow right by them. Watch for the Jordan CP 2Quick to hit store shelves soon – we’ve got a look at two upcoming colorways after the jump.

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The Nike All Court is one of those sneaker designs that’s inherently asymmetrical, its signature rubberized toe cap extending quite a bit further on the medial side to account for the kind of protection you need for quick lateral movements. So when Nike Sportswear decided to apply a Footscape-style quirk to the All Court Low, it was only right that the toe also undergo a revision. The Nike All Court Twist sees its toecap evened out and its lacing system skewed to the lateral side like the Footscape series, this Grain brown nubuck pair a surefire hit with the same fashion-forward set that loves the ‘Scapes. Click through to get a better view, let us know how these compare to some of the other recent All  Courtswe’ve profiled including the upcoming fragment design collaborations and stick with Sneaker News for word on the US release date. via Dunk

Nike All Court Twist
Grain/Grain-Dark Grey
417643-200

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We’ve got another report of a re-stock today, and this time, it’ll probably disappear just as fast as it did in the original release. This past weekend’s Air Jordan V Black/Metallic Silver was easily the highlight Retro release of the Fall 2011 Season, and after quickly disappearing off the shelves, it appears that Finishline has some more pairs available for purchase. If you missed out this past Saturday and are kicking yourself for passing, don’t fret because you can grab them now on Finishline or on eBay.

Air Jordan V Retro
Black/Varsity Red/Metallic Silver
136027-010

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