Models like the Lava Dome, Air Magma and Air Talaria have been with us for so long, they’ve come to define Nike All Conditions Gear‘s signature look. From the bold original colorways to their impeccable lines, these designs have so much good will built up that when newer ones hit shelves in conjunction with ACG’s Nike Sportswear-housed revival, some sneakerheads didn’t know what to do with something as crazy as, say, the Flywire-equipped Ashiko. But with last year’s Lunar MacLeay, we got a look at what was to come from the Swoosh’s outdoor division, a sleek yet functional design whose molded lines give way to a new kind of sophistication as yet unseen on an ACG Boot.

Fast forward a over a year to today and we’re in the midst of a full-on All Conditions revival, upcoming releases like the Zoom Meriweather, Manoa ACG and Air Max Conquer all bearing the signs of a world to come where a model like the one pictured above could just sneak up on you totally by surprise. The new Nike ACG Premium Boot looks the part of its name with a premium VacTech leather upper that gives way to Gore-Tex waterproof lining and rides a full-length Max Air cushion. This first Midnight Fog and Dark Copper colorway looks perfect with khakis and should do just as well with pretty much any shade of denim you could throw at them when you pick up a pair at select NSW retailers including Extra Butter.

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Sneakerheads have wanted to be like Mike for a quarter-century now, but in the last few months, we’ve noticed a growing sentiment to look like Spike. We’re not talking about the Brooklyn auteur’s smart tortoiseshell glasses, however spiffy, but rather the fact that upon our first viewing of these New York-inspired Jordan Spiz’ikes, only the biggest Knicks fan had both colorways of what appeared to be something of a ‘PE’ for his namesake hybrid. But news of the blue nubuck and orange leather Spizikes has us expecting even more heat in what is building up to be the biggest holiday season on record; will these make your personal shopping and/or wish lists? Have a closer look at the orange Spizikes after the jump and stick with Sneaker News for the US release date. via Kicks-lab

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Suede. Rip-stop Nylon. Perforated leather. Classic mesh. Speckled midsoles. What a way to re-introduce the Nike Air 180 back onto Nike iD. The Nike Air 180 was a prominent member of the Air Max legacy, as it introduced the new 180-degree Max Air unit back in 1991. It followed the Air Classic BW and preceded the Air Max ST and the more well-known Air Max 93, which featured the huge Max-Air unit on the heel. That spelled the end of the 180-degree Air bubble, but this cult-classic also shares the same cushioning technology as a Nike Basketball classic known as the Nike Air Force 180. It’s an added treat that the Nike Air 180 is on Nike iD, because the Air 180 is an oft-overlooked Sportswear model in the states. Head to Nike iD now to iD your pair, and let us know what designs you come up with!

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The original Nike Air Max 95 formula of white-grey-black gradient plus a vivid accent color is quite simply perfect.  A design that elegant really can’t be so much as improved, but that’s not to say that a range of variants can’t be equally satisfying in their own right.  We’ve seen inverted gradients, all-tonal uppers and now this new pair slated to release next month, which has a bit of extra black added in lieu of the white sections for a vaguely Stash-like feel as coupled with blue on the eyelets and Air bubbles.  Have a closer look at this new Air Max 95 after the jump and expect them at Nike Sportswear retailers like Villa starting October 15th.

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When you think of a classic pair of ‘Made in USA’ New Balance 574s, suede and mesh absolutely come to mind, but a rusty orange?!  We’re not saying that NB hasn’t released some dope orange kicks over its illustrious history (a J.Crew 1300 and one of this season’s 1700s come to mind as recent examples), but seeing as the brand is typically associated with whites, greys and navy blue, not to mention their Boston roots, this one comes as a bit of a surprise.  But then again, you can’t exactly force New Yorkers to wear a Red Sox hat just because you open a store in the city, this Big Apple-inspired colorway and its embroidery a much more reasonable salute to the NB NYC grand opening.  Have a closer look by clicking on the jump below and pick these up at retailers like Brooklyn’s BX Sports.

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If you were so busy camping out for seats to last night’s presidential debate that you didn’t have a chance to read through Sneaker News yesterday, you might have missed out on word that Nike Sportswear’s latest collaboration with Japan’s Mighty Crown sound system crew has expanded to a full-on pack in celebration of the group’s 20th anniversary.  Joining the Mighty Crown x Nike Dunk High Premium whose release info we shared with you is a new Sky Force ’88 Low Quickstrike, both of which are hitting retail a bit earlier than we expected.  That’s true overseas, anyway, where this black and grey duo is going to hit shelves in Japan starting this Sunday, September 25th.  Previous information had these releasing about three weeks later on October 14th; are these two texture-heavy tonal designs worth stamping your passport to get a bit sooner?  Have a closer look at more images after the jump, let us know what you think and stick with Sneaker News for updates on their US availability. via hayabusa.

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It’s a bird! It’s a plane! No, it’s Michael Jordan dunking on you and winning championships. Michael Jordan’s superhuman feats on the court are well represented by this year’s Air Jordan IV ‘Doernbecher’, which serves as the unofficial ‘kick-off’ to the looming Air Jordan IV Retro releases for 2012. The Air Jordan IV DB ‘Superman’ features a number of playful colors and details, like the Superman chest logo on the tongue, a comic-book like graphic seen through the translucent outsoles, neon green and blue tones, and most notably, a new ‘Mars Blackmon’ silhouette on the heel, which matches that of Isaiah, the talented young boy who was chosen to design the Air Jordan IV. The entire Nike x Doernbecher Freestyle VIII will be unveiled on October 8th, so stay tuned to Sneaker News for more updates and release information for this charity-driven capsule of sneakers, and let us know what you think of Isaiah’s design. via MarqueeSole.

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If you’re on that Nike retro flow, then look no further than…what else? The Nike Air Flow. The earlier Tier Zero releases of the OG colorways were an absolute hit and even the Lunar-version of the original did quite well, but if you’ve been looking for more of the original model, Summer 2012 will feature two new color-ups of the Bruce Kilgore-designed running shoe. A white/teal/royal and a grey/red/purple with a Mexican blanket-like print will be available beginning in next April with a $130 price-tag. More individual shots of these true-to-the-OG re-issues are below, so take a look and let us know what you think. via CK.

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When you first gaze upon this latest New Balance collaboration, you might have the vague impression that you’ve seen them before, and yet, there haven’t been any new 1500s quite like this before.  That’s because the first time we saw the Crooked Tongues x New Balance M1500s, both pairs were laid out in their raw materials, unstitched and unassembled, vaguely reminiscent of the various Air Jordan sculptures that were circulating last year.  But those familiar with the 1500 could already see what those ‘instructions’ were pointing toward, these new pairs relatively heavy on both leather and contrasting colors from a model best known in its OG grey suede edition.  Have a closer look at a bunch of images after the jump and expect these at Crooked Tongues on October 15th with select distributors worldwide getting theirs in the following week.

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What do with the Nike Mag 2011: Light ‘em up, wear ‘em, make your pals jealous. What not to do with the Nike Mag 2011: Wear them in the rain, try to fly like Michael Jordan, take ‘em apart. The Nike Mag 2011 is about as much unwearable as it is wearable. It is, without a doubt, one of the coolest releases to ever leave Beaverton, OR, but the two sides of the inevitable struggle that will rise up is: Do I wear them, or do I display them? The Mag 2011 is more than a sneaker, but a piece of historic art that signifies one of Nike’s most significant moments in history, and the last thing you’d want to do is ruin a pair of sneakers that would be virtually impossible to get at the right price. SF Giants pitcher Brian Wilson and hip-hop mega-star Kanye West wore ‘em – will you? Just make sure you follow the directions. Check out the Nike Mag 2011 Instruction Booklet below and let us know – if you got a pair of the Nike Mag 2011, would you rock, or put them on display? via YMW.

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Summer-time is the perfect season for Blazin’. The Jordan Blazin’, that is. This upcoming low-cut basketball shoe, which resembles the Jordan CP 2′Quick and utilizes the outsole traction from the Air Jordan 2011, will allow you to get high above the ground ease or smoke past your defender thanks to the lightweight, no-frills construction of the shoe. The minimizing of seams has allowed footwear engineers to create durable, stable shoes without adding too much weight, as we’ve seen on current Nike Basketball and Jordan Brand models like the Nike Hyperdunk 2011 and Jordan BCT Mid. Check out both upcoming colorways of the Jordan Blazin below and let us know what you think. via aaronknows.

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If you’re searching for a ‘new’ model to throw in to your rotation of retro-inspired runners, don’t overlook the adidas ZX 500. Part of the Original ZX series of high-mileage running shoes, this new colorway of Rust Brown, Blue, Grey, and White does just the right job in arousing that old school, vintage appeal. A full-suede upper construction in the earthy rust brown is what gives these the fresh personality, and you don’t need to think twice to realize that just might be the perfect shoe for October. These have arrived a bit earlier than the expected release date in October at Suelas De Goma, so check out the extra shots below and pick up a pair now from 95soleman on eBay.

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