The French masters of Japanese raw denim, A.P.C. have been collaborating with Vans for several years now.  They’ve shown a particular affinity toward the above pictured model and now a pack of A.P.C. x Vans Chukka Boots is slated for retail for the second consecutive holiday season.  The Chukka Boot comes in two different blue suede editions and is joined by a LX lowtop in navy blue leather, a pair that’s finished off nicely with leather laces.  Are these the best A.P.C. sneakers yet?  You can see more images after the jump to aide your decision, so check ‘em out, let us know what you think and stick with Sneaker News for updates on their release.  via Tenisfuki.

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The 2007 NBA All-Star weekend is perhaps the most notorious three-day stretch in the league’s history.  Las Vegas didn’t take any wagers on the game but that didn’t stop guys like Adam ‘Pac-Man’ Jones from throwing a whole bunch of money around.  Kobe Bryant captured the game’s MVP award en route to a Western Conference victory, but all wasn’t lost for the East as LeBron James led the blue team with 28, 6 and 6 and rocked the first in a series of graffiti-detailed signatures.  The scribbly motif was reprised on the ‘NYC’ Zoom LeBron IV and has subsequently shown up on models like the ZLVI and Zoom LeBron Soldier III, not to mention customs like the ones we showed you back in March.

It turns out that Connor Burns’ handiwork won’t be the only Nike LeBron 8 V/2 to feature the street art aesthetic, as DJ Steph Floss has shown the world the latest in a long line of V/2 heat.  The ‘Graffiti’ LeBron 8 V2s were also spotted at another all-star game of sorts, a Monday night tip where the Melo League squad  somehow overcame Kevin Durant’s 59 points for the Goodman League all-stars.  Click through to see more, let us know what you think of this latest Nike LeBron colorway and if you’d purchase a pair if they end up making it to retail.  via djstephfloss/youbigdummy on NT

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There is much confusion regarding the difference between the Nike Blazer Mid and High. At a glance, they’re the exact same shoe: classically styled upper, bellied Swoosh, vulcanized sole; but a keen eye can spot the differences up close. Take for instance, the Blazer Mid pictured above. Notice how the side walls of its vulc sole are smooth, and how there’s a faux foxing band in the form of a canvas ‘mudguard’ strip just above the point where it attaches to the upper. These key featured distinguish the Mid from the woodgrain-walled Highs (which also lack the ‘foxing’), though this black-on-black design ensures they won’t stand out under most circumstances. Click through to see some more angles and pick up a pair of this black canvas Blazer Mid from Caliroots.

Nike Blazer Mid
Black/Black
371761-013

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The Air Jordan X released in 1995 in a variety of team-oriented colorways that allowed some of the NBA’s other squads to garner some attention while Michael Jordan was away from the Bulls.  The Kings, Knicks, Magic and Sonics all got AJXs along with a variety of Chicago-style colorups, but only the Bulls colorways were retroed when the AJX returned a decade later.  Instead of those ‘PEs’, we got a few new colorways including the white, Varsity Red and Steel Grey edition that served as an alternate ‘home’ look to the white, black and True Red OGs.  Turns out there were also some differences between the ’05s and a sample version that never hit retail, notable details including the sockliner color, eyestay material and outsole Jumpman.  Click through to see more angles of the unreleased pair, browse the Sneaker News Air Jordan Legacy archives and let us know which version you like best.  via Stickie213

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It didn’t take long for Sneaker News readers to submit their entries to the Sneaker News Nike Air Max 1 iD Design Contest, and after careful consideration, the Sneaker News staff whittled down the hundred entries into a solid group of ten. Some of the finalists feature the Denim Twill material that was all-new to the Nike Air Max 1 iD, while some spurned the new design option in favor of the classic suede and mesh while being dependent of a strongly composed colorway. The ten finalists selected capture the versatile nature of Nike iD, as some of the colorways below are either familiar or entirely fresh. Of course, the winner is selected by a popular vote, so be sure to vote for the winner on the poll at the very end – the polls close on Thursday, midnight!

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Celebrities gathered over the weekend in Los Angeles to celebrate the highly anticipated release of Lil’ Wayne’s fourth studio album titled ‘Tha Carter IV’. Attending the event were some of the most notable names in the hip-hop and pop-culture scene, like Rick Ross, Drake, DJ Khaled, Tyga, Ronnie from Jersey Shoe, and many more. Air Jordans and sneakers have been considered ‘proper attire’ for events like these for quite a while, which is why we spotted some great kicks during the get-together, like the Air Jordan XI Cool Grey, the Air Jordan VI ‘Infrared’ and the Nike Dunk High ‘Osaka’. The Dunks were worn by Ronnie, who displayed an impressive rotation of sneakers during filming of Jersey Shore; the Dunk High ‘Osaka’ which dropped back in 2008, is quite rare in the states, and Flight Club could very well be where Ronnie picked ‘em up because a size 10 just got snatched up from there just two weeks ago. Check out the celebs from Lil’ Wayne’s album release party below and let us know what you think!

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Sneakerness is the most frequent sneaker meetup in Europe; is it the best?  Judging by the amount of heat on display at the recently concluded Amsterdam event, you’d be hard pressed to find a stronger collection of hits from yesterday and today.  Running shoes took center stage in reflection of the slightly different tastes across the pond, though there were no shortages of Air Jordans, Nike SB kicks and other US staples.  Click through to see a video recap, let us know which pairs caught your eye and stick with Sneaker News for more recaps from around the world.

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Nike’s design team has gained a unique celebrity status over the years, reaching a point where names like Tinker Hatfield, Dwayne Edwards, and Jason Petrie have become household names. Opting for the behind-the-scenes, under-the-radar level of flight is Gemo Wong, the design lead for the booming Nike Sportswear division of the Swoosh. In this video interview with Wong, brought to us by theHue, we quickly learn that the Illinois-native’s disposition reflects his attitude – reserved and stoic yet effusive with passion, one that has led him through some of the most respectable positions in notable apparel labels in their respective eras. Continue reading for the full video interview with Gemo Wong for an inside look at the mind behind one of the unsung heroes of the Nike Campus.

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Last night Sneaker News showed you new images of the Janoski Mid ‘Brogue’ sample, which is currently set for a release during the final quarter of the year. Joining that release as a Below-The-Line variety is this Nike SB Dunk High with a unique brown pebbled leather on the upper. We showed you this sample some time ago, and our readers were quick to give these a fresh new nickname, like ‘Sandman’, for the desert-like texture of the material, or ‘tree bark’, which might be more fittind due to the nature of the color. Check out the extra shots below and if you want this size 9 pair, it certainly is attainable from anonymousbrokehead on eBay.

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LeBron James has proven time and time again, that particularly for someone as large as him, he (or his stylist) clearly has a strong fashion sense.  ’Bron is pictured above in the kind of classy casual attire that’d have Allen Iverson and guys of his ilk fidgeting with discomfort, a clean mix of white button-down, grey slacks and the Nike Air Footscape Woven Motion ‘Black Cat’ that dropped as part of Bodega’s collaborative capsule earlier this summer.  The effortless combo may not have improved King James’ violin skills, but it certainly dressed him to impress at girlfriend Savannah Brinson’s 25th birthday party.  Click through to see more angles and let us know what you think of LeBron’s latest outfit.  via YBF

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Country club giving you a hard time every time you show up rocking some heat? Well worry no more, as Nike’s efforts to update their golf offerings have resulted in this-the Nike Dunk NG. The upper is what you know and love, with the sole here getting revamped with a set of golf spikes. The Nike Dunk NG may not be on the high-end tech wise for golf shoes, but this hybrid still gets points for taking a well established silhouette and porting it over without screwing with what works. The range of colorways is looking solid too, all of which should be arriving in January 2012. Hit the jump for a full look at the Nike Dunk NG and be on the lookout for this hybrid from Nike Golf.

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Miami, Florida missed the brunt of Hurricane Irene’s landfall, so why is the city smoldering right now? Well, if you take the Nike LeBron 8 V/2 Low ‘Miami Nights’ literally, MIA is ablaze because these kicks are absolute fire. Perhaps the single most sought-after sneaker of the entire summer, the ‘Miami Night’ Lebron 8 V2s are finally going to release in the US this Friday, September 2nd. The ‘Flamingo’ colorway is slated to only release at the local NikeTown with a wristband-controlled lineup starting Thursday, but interested parties can avoid the rush and grab a pair from RMK or get yours right now on eBay.

Nike LeBron 8 V/2 Low
White/Solar Red-Glass Blue
456849-101
09/02/11

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