The tumbled look is a key part of Nike SB’s holiday 2011 footwear lineup. It started during when one of fall’s final releases, the ‘Un-Supreme’ Dunk Mid SB, utilized a pronounced grey tumbled leather in lieu of Elephant print and will extend into a pair of Lows with this hightop rounding out the family. The Nike SB Dunk High has rarely looked earthier than this pair whose black leather Swoosh makes the underlay look downright weathered. They’ll be a solid go-to look for the cold weather months, so check back with Sneaker News for the US release date and if you’d like to have this sample and five other right-shoe-onlys, check out the auction from retrozpekt on eBay.

Nike SB Dunk High Pro
Dark Oak/Black-Tar
305050-203

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The Jordan Brand Holiday 2011 season will officially kick off with the release of the Air Jordan XIV in the all-new Light Graphite/Midnight Navy-Black-White colorway. As you already know, the Air Jordan XIV was the last Air Jordan worn by Michael Jordan (the Chicago Bulls version), capping off the greatest single-team tenure in professional sports history. It was in the Air Jordan XIV that Michael sank the ‘clutchest’ jumper in NBA Playoff history, resulting in his sixth straight NBA Championship in six full NBA seasons. There certainly is some history tied to this model, and the new colorway only adds a splash of fresh air to this reborn classic. You can expect these at Jordan Brand retailers next Saturday, October 8th at Jordan Brand retailers like Millenium Shoes, or pick up a pair right now on eBay.

Air Jordan XIV
Light Graphite/Midnight Navy-Black-White
311832-011
10/08/11
$160

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There are so many dope colorways on tap for the Nike Zoom Rookie LWP; could the very first one to hit retail in November turn out to be the best of the bunch?  The darker shade cast by Binary Blue Foamposite on the Air Go LWP-shaped silhouette isn’t quite like any of the Air Penny blues or the OG Dark Neon Royal Foamposite One, which helps the Zoom Rookie feel connected to the Penny legacy while instantly signifying that this is something entirely new.  Click through so you can see some new images of this clear-and-carbon soled retro basketball hybrid from Nike Sportswear and stick with Sneaker News for updates on their availability.  via in52

Nike Zoom Rookie
Binary Blue/Black-White
472688-400
11/12/11

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The Nike ACG Lunar MacLeay is one of those shoes that may not sound great on paper, with the combo of LunarLon soles and a boot-styled silhouette probably not making much sense to the uninitiated. But once you see them, it all comes together. Debuted in 2010, the Nike ACG Lunar MacLeay is the perfect middle ground between the rugged Nike ACG line and their offerings for the running crowd. We’ve got an inside look at two new colorways of this boot hybrid, which both stick to the ACG approach of utilizing an earthy tone for the base of the shoe, then injecting some pop with a more vivid shade. Check out the full pictures of the olive/yellow and the black/pink colorways after the jump and hit up Crooked Tongues to lock them down ahead of their October release.

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Circle your calendars for Thursday, November 3rd for a possible on-court debut of the Nike LeBron 9 in the Home White/Black-Sport Red colorway. Of course, the NBA would need to start as scheduled, but with just over a month to go, nothing has been settled yet. In any case, here’s a detailed look at the Nike LeBron 9 in the Home/Scarface colorway; the upper features alternate blocking of the three included colors, with the red Flywire on the forefoot and the white toe and the black weaved ‘island’ on the sidewall providing a nice contrast to the White-based upper. These are slated for a release on November 4th, so let’s hope the NBA season starts in time for this highly-anticipated release. More detailed viewings are available right after the jump so take a good look and let us know what you think. via sevens/ult.

Nike LeBron 9
White/White-Black-Sport Red (Home/Scarface)
469764-100
11/04/11
$170

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Given that the word ‘Aztec’ itself is something of a loose identifier used to describe a variety of 14th-16th century Mexican ethnic groups, it seems fitting that the Nike Sportswear collection inspired by their signature aesthetics seems to be growing organically and without a concrete limit. The latest addition to NSW’s Aztec Pack is this new Nike Dunk Low that offers a slightly different take on the same Ironstone, Grain and Imperial Blue palette we just saw on an Air Max 1 release. The key difference, silouhette aside, is the use of a blue Swoosh on these instead of beige on the AM1s, a shift that has these feeling a bit more vibrant than the comparatively earthy ’87. Click through so you can see these closer, let us know if they’re the best Aztec Pack design yet and stick with Sneaker News for word on the US release date. via Dunk

Nike Dunk Low ‘Aztec’
Ironstone/Imperial Blue-Grain
318019-013

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The Nike SB Zoom Stefan Janoski is one of Swoosh skateboarding’s biggest hits because it combines modern performance with classic styling on a docksider-derived silhouette that’s as elegant as it is satisfying. There’s really only one ‘colorblocking’ option on the Janoskis given their simple construction, so the first images of this ’Wino’ Janoski SB had people excited about the novel use of ‘staining’ across the canvas uppers. And from the samples we’ve seen, it seems clear that the process to create this novel design creates 1 of 1s, leaving you with a real handcrafted feel. The Winos were rumored to be a Quickstrike for October, but conflicting reports are swirling that there is still no set release date at this time. Have a better look at them after the jump and stick with Sneaker News for more as new info surfaces. via retrozpekt on eBay

Nike SB Zoom Stefan Janoski
Net/Terra Brown
333824-102

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As sneaker releases continue to cover more thematic ground with each passing season, many designers have excavated the indigenous cultures of the western hemisphere in search of inspiration.  This new Reebok Court Victory Pump comes to us in a solid taupe suede plus blue accents including a dope speckled midsole, but those come in second to a bold geometrical print on the ankle and sockliner.  Additional details include crossed tomahawk embossing on the heels and zig-zag stitching in select areas for a handcrafted feel, and you can see all of these details up-close and personal after the jump.  Let us know how these compare to peers like Taka Hayashi’s Vans Vault creations, Nike Sportswear’s upcoming Aztec Pack and the dope ‘Grand Slam’ Court Victory Pumps by Packer Sports.  via SP

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Previewed earlier this year as part of the Nike Air Griffey Max II Holiday 2011 releases is this Metallic Dark Grey colorway that is slated for a mid-November release. It features the metallic Dark Grey tonal upper, which gives the shoe a faux-Foamposite look like we saw in other lower-end shoes like the Nike Air Max Wavy, and a solid white midsole, that provides a necessary contrast to the metallic finish on the upper. We’ve got additional images below so take a good look and expect these to touch down at Nike Sportswear retailers in mid-November.

Nike Air Griffey Max II
Metallic Dark Grey/Metallic Dark Grey-White
442171-011
11/15/11
$140

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“Today is the day. You will no longer slip on a basketball court.”

It’s a strong statement, especially for those of us who’ve played on the slipperiest of tile floors, but when someone with the kind of jaw-dropping, leave-you-in-the-dust quickness as Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade says something helps him “move with incredible confidence,” it’s worth examining. Maybe D-Wade had enough of LeBron James’ chalk routine and decided to outdo him when it comes to pre-game feel improvements, but it’s more likely given the NBA’s logo appearing on the bottle, that Mission’s new Court Grip traction enhancer is the real deal. If Wade is right and this Foot Locker-exclusive product really does make the ground beneath you more stable, would you be willing to give it a go? Click through to see a couple of videos starring Agent D3 himself and let us know what works best for keeping your basketball kicks from slippin’.

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The Nike SB Dunk Mid is moving along strongly in 2011 with several standout colorways including the recent ‘Un-Supreme’ drop and even a reissue for the strapped Griptapes. Here’s a new look at another pair of Mids slated to release this year, depicted in a real world setting so you can get a sense for how well they’ll carry over to your winter wardrobe. The Dunk Mid SB ‘Patagonia’ is as rugged and outdoorsy as anything Swoosh skateboarding has released since the Bill Jordan Realtree camo joints that could also be seen as a starting point for the then-newly destrapped Mid’s winning streak. Click on the jump belwo to see this earthy combination of leather, suede and canvas and stick with Sneaker News to learn the exact US release date. via retrozpekt on eBay

Nike SB Dunk Mid Pro
Noble Green/Metallic Gold-Dark Oak
314383-302

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Please read carefully – these are a GS release! Many of our readers were understandably too excited to the read the text and went straight for the prize, and quickly noted that the midsole was completely different from the OG. We’d like to re-iterate that those are the expected kids release, and the men’s version of the Air Jordan IV White/Cement should be like the original! Other notes: the speckling is the original black instead of the dark grey we saw in earlier samples, and the ‘wing’ that houses the uppermost lace eyelets is wrapped in a nubuck material. We’ve got another detailed look below so check ‘em out and stay tuned to Sneaker News for a look at the men’s version soon! via marqueesole.

Air Jordan IV GS
White/Black-Tech Grey
308497-103
02/18/2012

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