Of all the Air Max Legacy runners Nike Sportswear releases on the regular, the Nike Air Max 97 seems to be released least frequently. We saw several Air Max 97 VT colorways previewed but a different pari in black leather is the only one to hit retail so far, so that leaves at least three others along with the upcoming CVS edition squarely aimed at the casual sneakerhead looking for a bit of extra comfort. That same consumer will find these new AM97s equally satisfying their nubuck mudguard and red midsole/airbag a novel combination for this runner that’s been out nearly a decade and a half. We have some more photos so you can see them up-close after the jump, and then grab a pair from select NSW spots like 95soleman on eBay.
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Nike Sportswear has had some memorable collaborations in recent years with companies like Maharam and Liberty of London that are world renown for their signature fabrics, and now here’s something similar with an Off the Wall twist. The Knoll Textiles x Vans Vault Buffalo Boot is now the third collaboration between the world’s top skate brand and the workplace furnisher, these new drops utilzing a similar material blocking pattern we’d seen on earlier releases. It’s all about texture with these, perforated suede giving way to a grainy material that resembles waxed canvas allowing for some nice tonal depth on the navy and grey designs. You can see both pairs after the jump and be on the lookout for these at top-tier Vans retailers next month. via FNG
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After quite a while of remaining in the shadows, the adidas Originals ZX 750 has quietly started to gain some momentum in 2011. A couple new colorways hit retailers this spring and the recent Athletes World collaboration had people comparing them to other grey suede standouts like the Berlin 10th Anniversary ZX9000 and the Consortium ‘Tabula Rasa’ drops, and now here’s another neutral take on the design. These chocolate brown ZX750s keep things classy with the unbeatable combination of suede and mesh along with select golden accents that connect them with the colors outside. A great go-to for the fall season, these ZX 750s just hit retailers like England’s Size?.
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As New Balance continues to expand its footwear offerings, we’re seeing several new hybrid designs, but you can’t go wrong with the originals. The New Balance M998BR isn’t one of the models we’ve seen ruggedized for trail use, but then again, it’s sufficiently rare that just the good ol’ 998 itself is going to cause stirs among the NB faithful. This ‘Made in USA’ edition showed up during the summer tradeshow circuit as a release expected for the first half of next year, but it looks like you won’t have to wait until 2012 to get these because NB’s fellow New Englanders Concepts in Cambridge, Mass. have just gotten a full-size run in stock.
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Around the time of early-November, we typically expect tip-off of the opening games of the NBA Season. That’s far from a reality right now, with no deal set in places between the owners and the players. However, NBA stars have been participating in an un-official tour of exhibition games, with big names like LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Dwyane Wade, Carmelo Anthony, and Chris Paul getting in some minutes. LeBron James has been using these games as a platform to introduce his LeBron 9, as he wore the ‘Cannon’ and the ‘Ohio State’ colorways during the most recent outings. When will he wear the ‘Miami Nights‘? Perhaps during the upcoming world tour? While we haven’t seen these on his feet just yet, you can grab them for good when they hit stores officially on November 4th 2011. Is your inner Bart Scott coming out and you just ‘can’t wait’? Grab a pair now from kicks2617 on eBay.
Nike LeBron 9
Cool Grey/Vivid Grey-Black-Cherry
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Here’s a look at the Nike Air Foamposite One ‘What The Foam’, which features the space-age Foamposite upper in a wild, flowing mix of multiple Foamposite One and Pro colors from the past. 2011 has already been a strong year for the Foamposite – Royal, Pewter, Electric Green, Neo Lime, Pine Green, Retro Blue – but for the Foamposite fanatic who just can’t decide on one color, these What The Foams (we’ll abbreviate it as WTF) might be just right for you. The sample you see above is clearly a Foamposite One, but the catalog shot below is clearly a Pro, but let’s face it – it’s the funky tie-dye-ish upper that has your eyes glued to the screen. Unlike the Nike SB Dunk Low ‘What The Dunk’, the Foamposite is one solid piece on the upper, but still, most prominent members of the Foam family look to have been represented. So, thoughts? Do you like what you see, or do these WTFs cause you to think…WTF? Let us hear your reactions and look for these to release as a Quickstrike in the coming months. via hawkandhunter/NT.
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Could this be the best week of WDYWT of the year? This line-up this in the Sneaker News Blogs: Best of WDYWT is incredibly strong, with fierce offerings from all different genres. Air Max is represented well by the Atmos x Air Max 95 and the Homegrown Air Max 90, as is Nike Basketball with a sick pair of Zoom 2K3s and two eye-catching Foamposites. LeBrons are in top shape with the LeBron 8 ’112′ as well as the Miami Nights (both 9 Mid and 8 Low). But we always keep an eye out for Air Jordans, and the Air Jordan 1 is at center stage, with the Quai 54, Levi’s, and a pair of ’94 Retros from a WDYWT regular being worthy of votes. Check out this week’s twenty best and don’t forget to vote for your favorite on the final page!
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There may be a lockout going on in the NBA right now, but the game of basketball never stops. Jordan Brand has embraced the current labor situation with good humor as seen in the ‘Love The Game’ video below. It appears that Team Jordan superstars Dwyane Wade, Carmelo Anthony and Chris Paul are indeed keeping their skills sharp in the meantime, participating in a variety of leagues around the world – from a Miami senior citizen league, to a Jewish under-40 league in NYC and even a New Orleans women’s league before eventually moving the fun overseas. The video will officially debut tonight during Monday Night Football, but you can check out some chuckles from all these scenarios and more now after the jump, as well as on the Jumpman23 Youtube Channel.
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The Jordan CP3.V was officially unveiled earlier this month during the Jordan Brand Flight Forum that was held at the Nike Campus. While we won’t see the official release of the Jordan CP3.V until January of 2012, Chris Paul has provided a healthy preview of the upcoming sneaker as he’s worn them during the All-Star exhibition games (he wore the White/Black colorway during the most recent OKC All-Star game). Here’s a look at two Summer 2012 release of the Jordan CP3.V; the Varsity Red/White and Obsidian/Varsity Royal-White colorways could possibly denote All-Star Game colorways, although the shortened season my cancel the All-Star Weekend entirely. With CP3 in the final year of his contract, do you think he’ll stay with red (West) or move on to bluer pastures (East)? Check out the additional shots of both colorways below and let us know what you think.
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The annual Nike LeBron signature kicks off with a few high-energy releases like the ‘China’ and the ‘Cannon’, but for those who prefer the no-frills, clean and simple colorways, tomorrow is the day to officially cop the Black/Red Nike LeBron 9. The Black/Red colorway, dubbed the ‘Away’, is considered to be the flagship colorway for the Nike LeBron ever since the first Air Zoom Generation. It’s been quite a journey for the Nike LeBron signature line, and tomorrow, the world will get to experience the best that Nike Basketball has to offer – Hyperfuse/Flywire, Max/Zooom cushioning, and one of the sleekest designs ever put on paper. Continue reading for a sick video designing the design concept of the shoe as well as additional specs, and get your LeBron 9 ‘Away’ tomorrow at Nike Basketball retailers, or pick up a pair now on eBay.
Nike LeBron 9
Black/White-Sport Red
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Look up “bat speed” in a baseball dictionary, and you’ll likely see Gary Sheffield’s name listed; while in the minors, Sheff was actually advised by his coaches to slow down his bat because he would hit 400-ft. foul balls into the bleachers. Since he’s made that adjustment, Sheffield has bounced around to a number of teams, bringing with him his lightning-quick swing and menacing batting stance. Good for around 35 bombs a game while batting above .300, Sheffield finally reached the 500 home-run milestone during his last season as a pro. It came during his tenure with the Mets, during which Sheffield rocked this sick PE of the Air Jordan IX in the classic Metropolitan White/Black/Blue/Orange colorway. It features a white patent leather mudguard with white constrast stitching on the black upper, orange and blue accents, and his ’10′ stitched at the heel. These rare PEs are brought to us by Air Jordan PE extraordinaire Phase2, so take a look below and let us know what you think.
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The trio of Nike LeBron 9 PE’s aligned with NCAA teams has assured us that King James’ latest signature sneaker will see some time in the court, despite the lockout status of the NBA. Even better is the fact they will be up for grabs for the public, albeit without the branding of the respective universities. Among the three, the above pictured ‘Miami Hurricanes’ version speaks the most to LeBron’s current status, repping the colors of the University of Miami with the military style combo of green and orange. Get a full look at this upcoming Nike LeBron 9 colorway after the jump, and although they’re not scheduled to drop until late November, be on the lookout as they’ve already arrived at spots like BX Sports.
Nike LeBron 9 ‘Miami Hurricanes’
White/Gorge Green-Total Orange
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