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The highlight of Nike Skateboarding’s November 2011 releases was supposed to be the highly-anticipated ‘Entourage’ SB Dunk Low, but Nike SB fans were down-trodden at yet another delay. That doesn’t mean the November 2011 releases aren’t strong, because there are still a ton of great SBs worth adding to the rotation. The U.S. Passport Dunk Lows look to be an official November release (although some spots have released them early), but check out the duo of Janoskis, more from the P-Rod line, and a new colorway of the Zoom FP. We’ve got a look at nine solid releases so check ‘em out below and stick with Sneaker News for more upcoming Nike SB release information.
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If there was ever a time you desiered to walk through concert doors or roam all over coliseum floors, it very well might be now. No, there’s not another Live Aid/8 benefit concert coming up to commemorate the fifth birthday of the last one, but instead an anniversary for one of the first explicit instances of overlap between hip-hop culture and major sneaker brands. The Run-DMC x adidas Originals Superstar 80s ’My adidas’ 25th Anniversary edition commemorates five x five years since the song that gave a name to Three Stripes online customization service first hit radio airwaves. These are unique for their use of custom embroidery on the rear as well as a dookie rope dubrae; are they the greatest shelltoe release of the last quarter-century? Click through to see some more images and expect these in stores starting Friday, November 11th, a fittingly timed release for one of the rap game’s oldest veteran groups. via HB
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In today’s ultra-concentrated news cycle, if you don’t hear about a model for more than a few weeks (days, even), it’s easy to be so bombarded by the ever-expanding array of new and upcoming releases that you might lose track of all but the very most significant releases. And especially when you compare the profile of its release to the Zoom Kobe V that preceeded it, one could certainly conclude by this point in history that sneakerheads are collectively sleeping on the Nike Zoom Kobe VI ‘Dark Knight’. Whereas the ZKV edition was an early House of Hoops-exclusive that helped to garner attention for that model in its early days, the Christopher Nolan’s Batman-inspired ZK6 comes nearly two years later during a time we couldn’t possibly see them on an NBA court. Add in that the Zoom Kobe VII is right around the corner, and we’ve got all the makings of a release people are going to be happy they remembered while others got left behind. Check these out in some additional images after the jump and pick them up before everyone else finds out they’re available right now on NikeStore.
Nike Zoom Kobe VI
Dark Grey/Blue Glow-Black-Chilling Red
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Earlier this morning, Sneaker News showed you how Nike Sportswear is bringing together over a decade and a half of Tailwind series runners for their new hybrid design, but here’s one that remains unchanged a full twenty years after its debut. The latest round of Nike Air Pegasus ’92s has a slightly anachronistic vibe about it not because two of the four pairs bear the colors of classic Air Mowabb ACG releases from around the same time, but because back in the day, the Swoosh didn’t typically spread these colorways across different silhouettes like pretty much every brand does in modern times with ‘pack’ releases. With that in mind, maybe this is just the ‘fire pack’, because each pair including the two tonal grey leather joints, all have that look that’ll have classic running fans making these hard to find. Check out some more images after the jump and stick with Sneaker News for the US release dates. via SF
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Nike Sportswear’s retro approach of ‘Frankenstein-ing’ the new with the old has been one of the hot-button sneaker topics lately. Some have garnered a surprising amount of praise, like the Nike Huarache Free 2012 and the Nike Huarache Basketball 2012, but others, like the upcoming Air Max Tailwind 96-12, are still up for debate. Taking the classic silhouette of the 1996 Air Max Tailwind with the newly designed Tailwind Max Air unit, the Air Max Tailwind 96-12 will arrive in Summer 2012 and will certainly conjure up pleasant memories of the past, or remind us that a classic has been unnecessarily changed. Check out all three (plus two GS sizes) below and let us know what you think.
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When Nike Sportswear releases packs of sneakers, they tend to replicate themes across different colorways of the same model or go for similar colorways on different silos. But owing to the inherent differences between the various models, it’s relatively uncommon to see them unified by colorblocking as well, but that’s just what we’re seeing with this new Nike Air Force 1 Low. Section for section, it’s colored and blocked identically to the Dunk Lows we showed you on Wednesday, right down to the full grain overlay atop a smooth white base. Now all that’s left to decide is whether you’re in the Dunk camp or if you rep Uptowns, so click through to see more to aide in your comparison and look for these at NSW dealers like Titolo.
Nike Air Force 1 Low
Obsidian/Neutral Grey-White
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Play around with Air Jordan colorways and materials and you’re likely to come to a collision between Carbon Fiber and Elephant Print. The upcoming November 2011 releases of Jordan CMFT Viz Air 11 embraces that crossroads with its new releases, using faux carbon fiber with a glossy finish on the mudguard with alternate colors of elephant print on the heel in three different colorways. Jordan Brand retailer Corporate has the Varsity Red, Black, and Varsity Royal colorways available now, so the question is: which of the three do you like best? Check out additional angles of all three below and let us know which one of the three stands out to you the most.
Jordan CMFT Viz Air 11 LTR
Black/Varsity Red-White
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Black/Varsity Royal-White-Stealth
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Black/White
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Streetball legend John Strickland has left a profound and lasting impression on those that surrounded him, as even Jay-Z himself used one of Strick’s coined terms in of his of songs. Strickland was one of those individuals who ‘walked’ the ‘talk’, and Nike Sportswear decided to honor the fallen hero with a pair of Nike Air Force 1 Lows in a classic White/Gum colorway. This ‘Classic for Classic’ approach was well received by sneakerheads and Air Force 1 connoisseurs in particular, and the ‘Finish Your Breakfast’ message on the tongue label was the perfect way to send his message to the younger generation; WEST in New York City has these available right now so head there quickly as supplies are limited, but if you miss out, grab a pair on eBay.
UPDATE: We have been informed by WEST that these will release one week from tomorrow (10/29).
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Recent drops suggested Supra was moving toward celebrating their riders with new release packs instead of the color themes that dominated the summer months, but here’s a new trio from the crown brand that suggests either option is just a release announcement away. The Supra Reed Pack doesn’t seem to be a shoutout to the woodwind family of instruments, but then again, it doesn’t really resemble papyrus or any other reed, for that matter. But just as was the case with the recent ‘Stealth Pack’, this thematic vagueness doesn’t detract from the rich burgundy satin TUF design applied to the Supra Skytop and Thunders in both Low and High. Look at them more closely after the jump and look for them at your local Supra dealer.
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Should skateboarding historians count Christian Hosoi among the skaters whose footwear preferences were strongly influenced by Air Jordans? If you were to look over Hosoi’s collaborations with Vans on the Legends Pack, you’d see him rely on black and red and/or black and royal blue colorways, both of which were prominently featured on the original Air Jordan 1 he’s depicted wearing in countless classic photos. All of this MJ-infusion in the past is what makes Hosoi’s Vans SK8-His so unique despite their simple designs. Navy/white and tonal black getups seem far enough out of the Christ Air originator’s expected range that they’re a nice surprise for the holiday season, and you’ll find them soon at select Off the Wall retailers. via FNG
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