Sneaker News just showed you images of an upcoming Air Jordan III with an unprecedented denim upper along with another with more suede than any other pair in history, but don’t forget about the equally nontraditional Threes that are coming up even sooner.  The Air Jordan III Retro ‘Black Flip’ is a darker take on the 2007 white pair that added Elephant Print everywhere it wasn’t on the OG colorways, this latest edition drawing comparisons to the Black History Month AJ3s from earlier this year thanks to a bronze eyelets similar to the gold accents typical to BHM drops.  And with the BHMs in addition to 3 OGs and a few new AJ3s in 2011, where do the leather-lined ‘Black Flips’ rank on your list?  Some new images after the jump will aide in your decision, so be sure to stick with Sneaker News for the US release date.  via in52

Air Jordan III
Black/Metallic Silver
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More than any group other than the elusive Auburn-Raiders-Royals-WhiteSox-Angels fan, sneakerheads are aware of this simple fact: BO KNOWS.  The dynamic two-sport superstar was a natural fit during the early heyday of Nike Training and proved that Jackson’s accumen extended beyond his own sports and athletics entirely.  This W+K campaign was such a smash hit that the catchphrase was integral to the Trainer series re-launch and now sees its key theme twisted around for another exceptional Swoosh repper.  The new “Danny Don’t Know” video from Nike Snowboardingis a humorous look at Danny Kass‘ prospects in other fields compared to his excellence on the mountain; how does it match up to one of the sneaker world’s all-time great ads?  Have a look at both videos after the jump and let us know which one was better.

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From one Nike SB Dunk Low that slipped so far under the radar many didn’t even know it had a concrete theme to one that imitates a just-dropped Mid, which in turn, owes a nod to Supreme for one of the early Nike SB collabos; here’s a look at the latest color swap custom design.  This one comes from the same mind that bleached out the sleeper of all denim Dunk SBs, his latest work transforming the Brian Anderson-authored ‘SF Muni’ from last March into a suede-over-leather revamp that revisits the ’Un-Supreme’ Dunk SB Mid that just hit retailers.  It’s interesting to note that these progressive degrees have gotten sufficiently far from the original inspiration that there’s not even so much as a hint of the Air Jordan III’s Elephant Print; how do you feel about slight changes to classic colorways and design motifs?  Click through to see more images of this one and stick with Sneaker News for the latest custom kicks.  via jwiz on N-SB

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One of the few Nike Sportswear models to have eluded the Hyperfuse revolution this year was the Nike Air Max 95. Come to think of it, this model didn’t get the VT treatment either, with the only significant material flip being the forthcoming No-Sew version on its way for 2012. Other than that, it looks like the ’95 will be sticking to the standard for next year, exemplified here by the gang of two tone colorways coming down the pipeline. Check out all three of them after the jump and let us know which ones you’ll be scooping up next summer. via CK

Nike Air Max 95
Cool Grey/Volt/Black

Midnight Navy/Midnight Navy

White/Dark Grey/White/White

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Hybrid models featuring updated high-tech materials dominated Nike Sportswear’s Air Force 1 offerings for a while, but over the past week or so, we’ve noted a welcome increase in good ol’ fashioned Uptowns. The Nike Air Force 1 Mid is, of course, the least tenured of the three AF1 silos, but this new Mid look is undeniably dope in the same colorway we just saw on a Low release. The key difference, aside from height and strap, is the reversal of black and Anthracite elements atop the white base layer, a subtle yet significant switch that might make them both worthy of your hard-earned cash. Click through to see more angles and pick these up today from NSW retailers like Titolo.

Nike Air Force 1 Mid
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The thing about Vans’ relatively simple skate and casual designs is that, unless you go absolutely insane with clashing colors or get lazy rehashing past hits, almost everything you do to these silhouettes is going to look good.  A prime example of this is the latest set of Vans California Switchback boots, a trio that you’ll find yourself switching back and forth on which one’s your favorite, because they’re all just that good.  The two-toned navy and tan pair evokes images of a duckboot, which is appropriate given that these are fully waterproof, but it’s a blocked look that slowly sublimates from the tonal grey joints into an all-black edition that gets its contrast from the textures of varying leather tumbles plus a nylon mudguard.  Click through to see all three pairs and expect these on October 1st at Vans California retailers.  via FNG

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Nike has commissioned murals and other art installations by countless artists and designers over the past several years, the latest in an effort to add a playful vibe to the Swoosh’s new Shanghai, China offices.  Nike called on NeochaEDGE to come up with something inspired by the possibilities in a fan’s closet, and they came back with a black-on-white outlined expanse depicting a variety of sneakers, apparel, monsters and, of course, piles of Nike boxes.  Click through to see a video of the process set to a sick beat by local producer Ceezy and let us know how Nike China’s new digs compares to the German adidas headquarters we showed you here on Sneaker News last week.

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Vans has released a variety of intricately patterned kicks over the past few years based upon traditional cultural designs, ranging from various Mexican blanket-style sneakers to Taka Hayashi’s Native American leanings.  This latest duo comes from much further north and a whole ocean to the east, though the similarities might have you asking your teachers what exactly Christopher Columbus discovered.  The Vans Nordic Pack certainly bears a resemblance to those aforementioned designs, perhaps a result of Leif Ericson and his ilk having left a mark on North America centuries before Columbus’ trio of journeys.  But seeing as how it’s much easier to track fashion trends these days than to look back and speculate on what happened a thousand years ago, the more relevant point remains the subtle yet eye-catching styling on these dope new Vans Chukka Boots.  Click through to see more angles and stick with Sneaker News for the US release date.  via Sneakers.FR

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We’ve been occupied with the Air Jordan XI Holiday craze for the last four years, but let’s not be so quick to overlook the 25th Anniversary colorway that hit stores last May! The quirkiest detail of this release was the fact the there was no Jumpman logo on the heel of the shoe, but 25 ‘Jumpman’ed’ pairs of the 25th Anniversary Air Jordan XI were circulated, although not all 25 pairs have been brought to light. Here’s a look at Air Jordan XI 25th Anniversary Promo Sample that was made just for Michael Jordan himself; as you can clearly see, the heels feature the Jumpman logos in Metallic Silver. Would you have preferred these released with the famous silhouette? Check out these new detailed images below and to place your bid on this rare pair of Air Jordans, check out the auction from pe.samples on eBay.

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We’ve started to see the Nike Mag 2011 pop up on the feet of Kanye, Brian Wilson, Kid Cudi, and sneakerhead Franalations. Would we see one of our Sneaker News readers rock their Nike Mags? Unfortunately, we haven’t seen ‘em just yet, but we’re sure they’ll arrive soon. That’s not to say that this week’s Sneaker News Blogs: Best Of WDYWT is to be overlooked, because we have a ton of great selections from Air Jordans, to Nike Basketball classics – even a pair of Reebok Shaq Attaqs were spotted! All twenty are viewable below so check ‘em out and don’t forget to vote for your favorite at the very end!

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Quick disclaimer: These are just for viewing purposes. Do not purchase, unless you want some Air Fugeezy’s in your stash. We’ve previewed the upcoming Nike Air Yeezy 2 on the feet of Kanye West, but unfortunately, we have yet to see basic profile image of the sneaker. The counterfeit sneaker game is fairly on top with upcoming sneaker designs, so here we have a collection of sure-fire fakes that represent the Air Yeezy 2 quite well. It’s fairly consistent with what we’ve seen thus far, with the exception of the perforated midfoot strap shown in our most recent preview of the Air Yeezy 2. Some of the colorways below are to be expected, the others? Not so much. Again, we emphasize that these should not be purchased through any online retailer, but take a look below to get a better idea of what the Air Yeezy 2 will look like, and be sure to stick with Sneaker News for all your authentic Yeezy 2 updates!

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Nike SB already blessed us this year with a Dunk High SB ‘Plum’ based on the classic pre-SB-era Dunk Low B, otherwise, that nickname could have gone to this new custom design pictured above. The Nike SB Dunk Low ’Concrete Terrorist’ was created in tribute to that 2002-05 period many SB heads consider the label’s golden era, their simple two-toned colorblocking pattern cast in the kind of suede and canvas that’d make anyone with classical leanings smile inside. So how does this fat-tongued custom rank against other ‘remixes’, including Nike SB’s own reprisals? Click through for more and leave a comment to let us know what you think. via falsequest on N-SB

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