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Last year’s Nike Zoom Huarache TR Mid ‘NCAA Pro Combat Pack’ featured a select group of Nike-sponsored college football teams represented in the revitalized Nike Huarache Trainer. This year’s NCAA Football-inspired pack of Trainers comes in the form of the Nike Trainer 1.3 Max dubbed the ‘Rivalry Pack’, and includes Oregon, Boise State, and the University of Georgia. Each release of the Rivalry Pack features school-specific colorways with the official school logos on the tongue and heel and a special insole depicting the schools on-field uniforms. Which of the three colorways do you like best? Continue reading for a detailed look at all three colorways of the Nike Trainer 1.3 Max Rivalry Pack and watch for these to hit select Nike retailers tomorrow, with a midnight release on Nikestore.
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Dropping a signature sneaker right in the middle of summer? While the timing of this one may not make sense, that doesn’t mean we aren’t welcoming the adidas adiPower Howard with open arms. If you thought adidas was slouching on the basketball side of things, this may be the pair to change your mind. Built for Dwight Howard, they are loaded with cushioning to help handle the full force of a man that big, and the upper utilizes Sprintskin, adidas lightweight answer to Nike’s Hyperfuse technology. Of course the debut colorway is an Orlando one, with the clean blue and white combo looking nice, especially the icy sole on bottom. Hit the jump for a full look at the adidas adiPower Howard and get a pair now from adidas online.
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We’re not in the business of telling you which kicks to like best, but there does indeed seem to be a correlation between experienced sneakerheads and a strong attraction to this model. People ‘in the know’ have been waiting for this one for what seems like an eternity, the Nike Air Trainer SC II finally about to retro in the original colorways from 1990. The above pictured model isn’t a true OG but does indeed retain the classic colorblocking, Team Orange appearing in place of the classic Infrared. Click through to see more angles and let us know if you plan to get these at an NSW retailer like SoleFly, if you’ll wait to get one of the OGs next week, or if you’re a Trainer fanatic and simply must have them all.
Nike Air Trainer SC II High
Pure Platinum/Anthracite-Total Orange-Black
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We saw quite a few sneakers from Nike and Jordan Brand in early 2011 featuring the Mineral Blue shade either as their main color or an accent shade. This vibrant turquoise shade seems to have given way to a new hue for the time being, Imperial Blue now popping up with increased frequency. The latest is the above pictured Air Jordan 1 Phat, a model that utilizes the ever popular Cool Grey in a carbon fiber-style weave plus perforated sections and adds the blue color in question to its laces. This is the kind of model that’s ripe for a lace-swap, but is the Imperial Blue default solid enough to make it into your rotation? Click through to see more angles and look for this September 2011 release at JB accounts like SoleFly, who already have theirs in stock.
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Nike Sportswear has hit a home run, scored a touchdown and bench pressed 225 for like a hundred reps this year. In other words, NSW has absolutely nailed 2011 when it comes to cross-training retros, and one of the all time favorites would have to be the Nike Air Max2 Trainer ’94. Much like the Chlorine Blue edition that dropped in late spring, this AM2 Trainer 94 goes with the tried and true combination of white leather overlay, grey mudguard and bright accent shade on the neoprene sock and Max Air heel cushion, in this case Total Orange. Click through to get a better view, let us know how these rank against the other recent releases from this model and stick with Sneaker News for the US release date. via Taobao
Nike Air Max2 Trainer ’94
White/Wolf Grey-Total Orange-Dark Grey
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Typically the point-five designation on a shoe marks a minor upgrade of a base model, but the Zoom BB 1.5 is like a completely new shoe. Sorta. The Nike Zoom BB 1.5 certainly looks the same as the Nike Zoom BB, but the upper is completely redone in Hyperfuse material for the uber-breathable feel. That makes the Nike Zoom BB 1.5 one of best no-frills, performance-only sneakers out there because while the shoe admittedly appears plain, it can bang with the big boys when it comes to high-level output. Check out the detailed shots below and let us know what you think. via solefinder.
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Paul Rodriguez’ Primitive boutique has done some interesting things lately, opening a shop in Berlin and more recently revealing a collaboration with Gourmet on a ‘Space Jam’-styled Quadici. To see P-Rod’s shop get up with a brand other than the Swoosh is somewhat surprising, but despite the fact that Gourmet got its start copying Air Jordan Legacy silhouettes, they’re not a true competitor in anything but the lifestyle market. But Vans is the world’s largest skateboarding and action sports company, their waffle-soled skate shoes a real threat to Paul’s own Nike SB. That’s what makes the Primitive x Vans Half Cab such an intriguing collaboration, and when you add in the unique knitting on their ankle collars, this turns into one of the more interesting drops we’re looking forward to in Q1 2012. Click through to see some more angles and let us know what you think about this border-crossing collabo. via HB
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The Air Max JR recently released in a black and Freshwater colorway reminiscent of the OG Air Griffey Max 1 colorway from 1996, and now here’s a model that if it only had a bit of red, would be a suitable addition to a new power trio. The Nike Air Max 2011 lent its full-length Max Air cushion to the JRs, and now in turn, it utilizes a black and Freshwater color scheme that looks great with speckles running along the midsole. Click through to get a better view of this new AM2011 and look for them at select Nike Running distributors like Eastbay.
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Wait a minute, you mean the world’s favorite British super-spy is getting together with the most famous footballer to release a pair of shoes? Well…not quite, the James Bond in question is of Undefeated fame, but that’s probably a better choice than having 007 working on your kicks. This latest installment of the James Bond for David Beckham x adidas Originals by Originals collection goes with the adidas ZX 800 done up in a nice suede/mesh combo. They keep it simple with this classic runner, releasing one black and white pair, with the other bringing in a deep shade of crimson to match with the glowing white mesh. Take a full look at both pairs after the jump, and cop your pair now from SNS.
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A lot’s changed for Kobe Bryant since he first came into the league at age 17. The ‘Black Mamba’ was drafted by the Charlotte Hornets (and immediately traded to the Lakers) in 1996, and before setting foot on an NBA court, he already had a sneaker endorsement with adidas – six years, almost $50 million. One of Kobe Bryant’s most notable and recognizable shoes of all-time is the adidas The Kobe, which featured a unique molded upper and boasted sleek and sexy lines inspired by the Audi TT Roadster. If anything, the adidas The Kobe is to Bryant as the Air Jordan VI is to Michael Jordan; Kobe Bryant, while wearing ‘The Kobe’, won his first NBA Championship, showing flashes of greatness with his 28-point performance in Game 3.
Although adidas and Kobe Bryant parted ways and we now associate Kobe Bryant with the Swoosh, the adidas Kobe signature line won’t ever be forgotten – primarily due to the eccentric design of The Kobe. Here we have a look at a rare, unreleased sample of that shoe, which features a unique shroud on the forefoot (the released version features a lacing structure that reaches further towards the toe). This sneaker is certainly an memoir from a completely different era for Kobe; he played second fiddle to Shaq, donned a different jersey number, and of course, represented a different brand on his feet, all of which gives you a clear picture on how much Kobe has progressed in his career. Continue reading for a look at this sample of the adidas The KOBE and check out the auction from poofyo101jumpmansneakers on eBay.
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